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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
8
A roundup of social visits and events in Nelsonville and Angels Ridge includes travelers to Columbus and Athens, a missionary convention delegation, birthday celebrations, and family visits. Local sports note mentions Judson and Willow Creek ball games. residents report illness, accidents, and a fine for truancy.
Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Stellan Parsons. May 30 service at 10 oclock with basket dinner and afternoon songs and recitations. Rev Harry E Lewis of Loninville will preach June 1. Rev O F Jackson of Vigo led memorial service. wagons of friends expected to attend Walters to Ozelleville. school building painted earlier in week.
Elder Robinson and Parkins kept their regular appointments at Orange and Alfred Sunday. Leander Castle of Hemlock Grove visited his brother at this place Sunday. A son weighing nine pounds was born to G. E. Cuthrie and wife on May 18. J. P. Halsey and Sueersa's will spent Sunday at E. RK. Stout's. Elmedia Stout of Chester is spending the week with relatives here.
Vanderhoof, M A Noyes and Mrs Laster Clark attended church in Torch Sunday. Dell Chase and son Don of Alfred visited C E Chase and family. Andries Burton of Trimble circulated among friends. Mrs Mary Rose and Glen Jettyers of Stringtown Ridge spent the weekend here. Emerson Burton visited Columbus recently. Mrs Almira Chase’s health improved and she toured Coolville. A Sunday school convention at the U B Church May 2% invites all for a feast. Baskets dinner planned. Rev Elliot preached at the U B church Sunday.
A E Moore visited Columbus on Monday and Tuesday. Local ball games Sunday saw Luhrig defeat Ath ena 18 to 5 and Luhrig and Sacksonville tie 8 8. The Luhrig high school plans a May 24 literary program. Commencement at Marsfield was attended by Mesum Sweaner Francis Dumarce Iimes Misnes Watkins Francis Baird. Mine work paused since Monday after Pearl Beverage died from injuries in Mine No 1 Friday. Waterloo township Sunday school convention held at Loh tg Thursday and Friday of last week.
Mrs George Michaels and daughter Elva visited Athens Saturday. Mrs Murphy of Stewart stays with her daughter Mrs Janica Braley. John McGraw is very ill at Mr Mullens. Sant Ho Damaree of Luhrig visited T H McAdoo. Miss Peacock of McArthur visits her sister Mrs John Daugherty. Mrs Hewitt of Nelsonville visits daughter Mrs Charles Scott. Mamie Addis has about regained her usual health.
Invitation announced for next Saturday evening at Chan Grim home. Miss Kate Abbott of Malta is listed among friends and Miss Lucy Grim visits her aunt Mrs. Jacob King at Pratts Fork. Edna Mason of Pleasanton wed Dr. Crosson of Carbondale at the M. E. parsonage. The Copelands were summoned to Stewart for their daughter Edna's illness. Teachers Association to meet at Judson next Saturday.
Athens visitors drop by to see D. M. Poston and Mrs. Hill hosts with the Hall and Linacot families, while others attend gatherings on Willow Creek and at the Jordan home. Local farming shifts include Elsworth Hill renting Bean’s farm and B and O 5W fencing a railroad through C. H. Brown’s river bottom land.
Miss Flossie Barron from Rock Springs visits her brother Rudolph. Earl Brown of Pomeroy visits Wm. Blackwell's family. Scott Nelvon of Parkersburg calls on friends here. Miss Hain King assists Mrs. Net Harvey with sewing. Elza Amos attends Middleport dedication and visits friends. Town buys sixty five dollar prayer for OU church. Families share meals and visits. many neighbors drop by. Sam Forman’s sight improves with treatment in Middleport. William Johnson occupies the James property. Nettie Shirley returns from Giffords to help with house cleaning for a month. George Wolfe calls on friends. Dr. Howard loses a horse at J. A. Sleary farm. Mrs. Blandis Warrener visits Federal. E. Harkins and wife visit Edgar Jones of Federal. Mrs. Perry Anderson improves after Grace hospital stay. Gladys Goddard and Elberta Cook listed as sick. Ella Perrin moves to Chester Hill. Art Wolfe of Athens visits. Don Welch heads to Wisconsin. Samual Algeo and family from Wolkenberg Kansas are guests here.
Mrs Stella Parsons died Saturday from pineumonia aged about 33. She was loved by all and her funeral at the Baptist Church Sunday was large. Rev Cherrinigan of Guysville conducted the services. Attendees from afar included Otto Barrows and daughter Goldie of Athens and Leonard Petty couple of Glouster.
Residents and guests fill the week with visits from Marietta Athens Grafton and Columbus. A son was born to Mr and Mrs William North. Teachers named for Amesville schools include F. M. Heston principal. The Epworth League district convention is set in Athens with local delegates. Ice cream social planned May 33 at S M Biogman’s for church funds.
Alfred Heinze of Quincy HL praises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver, urging others to try the safe pills. He notes they prove helpful and expresses belief in sharing good finds with the public. Tine’n Pharmacy carries the product.
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