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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
3
Local social notes list visits and travel from residents and guests. George Thompson of Detroit and Mrs Mary T Hibbard visit Columbus. Mr and Mrs James Boden, Miss Dasa Hewitt return from Columbus. many others depart for Columbus Chicago and Somerset, joining relatives and hosts or heading to work or leisure.
Mrs J W Jones and Mrs Charles Henheave return from Columbus Ohio. Prea Hutchinson returns from Parkersburg with Mrs Dorr Casto. Mrs Edson V Cartwell visits Lancaster. Miss Nina Butts travels to Marietta to visit Miss Nina Pegg. Leonard Harris family leaves for Westerville. Dr J Z Merwin hosts Mina Blanche Tullis of Terre Haute. Elizabeth McDaniels visits Gillett household. Mrs C C Millikan returns from Nelsonville. Mrs J B Harwood and son arrive from Norwood to stay with the Peelles. Mabel Codding returns from Findlay. Mildred Francis leaves for Crafton to train. Mrs Joseph Hoffman and daughter Marie visit from Chicago. Mr J W Higgins travels to Charleston to see Don. F S Bean family to Mt Clemens for health. Clyde White completes Duquesne stint then returns to Ohio University for graduation.
Mr G L Owings of Columbus and Mr B L Law district manager for Singer Sewing Machine Company were business visitors at the local Singer store Friday.
Mr Ed Berry attended a trustees' meeting at Wilberforce University and returned home today. He was accompanied by Mrs Martha Rogers of Piqua, an aunt of Mrs Perry, who will guest for a time. Miss Helen McKay of Washington D C stopped between trains en route to Stewart for the wedding of Miss Fay Smith and Mr Fred M McKay and stayed with Mr and Mrs H D Henry.
A long list of Sunday visitors and house guests across Columbus, Nelsonville, Gallipolis, and nearby towns. Names include Frank Moore, James Hrattin, Sam Sommer, Harry Hawkins, and many others visiting relatives, friends, or on brief trips in Columbus, Waverly, and Mt Carmel hospitals.
A letter offers a plan to raise earning power from five percent to one hundred percent in months. It cites success stories like William Dobbyn earning five thousand annually and Ada Menafee reaching thirteen twenty five dollars, then promises to provide full details by return mail from Columbus.
The Girls Industrial school trustees in Columbus Wednesday decided not to elect a new superintendent to succeed T F Dye until the June meeting. H D Webb of Athens county, endorsed by Governor Harmon, met with the trustees. Latham Construction of Columbus lands the $61,000 contract to build two new cottages at the institution.
Fred Pickering aged 25 died Friday at his Portland Oregon home from a complication of diseases. He lived in Portland about two years after returning from the West to wed Nettie Orr. He is survived by a wife who will accompany the body to Ohio for burial in Athens. He had worked as an engineer for Portland Lumber Co.
James Miles Moore age 24 a miner and Bessie Gertrude Servent age 19 of Nelsonville R F D No 1 plan marriage. Edward Bars age 24 a brakeman and Mabel McMillen age 20 both of Nelsonville also seek marriage permits.
An advertisement urges readiness for injuries with Thomas Kelectric Oil that supposedly relieves pain quickly and promotes fast wound healing. The copy emphasizes instant relief and immediate treatment for cuts, burns, and minor injuries.
Robert F Bishop Jr son of Dr and Mrs R F Bishop of Athens has been appointed by the United States government as consular agent at Brighton Trinidad. He is cashier at Barbour Asphalt Company Brighton and will remain in their employ while serving the post. He hopes to visit Athens soon to see relatives and friends.
J H Walker of Sunbury Ohio reports long term dyspepsia and poor appetite. He states burdock blood bitters cured him and gave relief from distress after meals.
Sunday schools across Athens county show a notable rise in turnout and engagement. The largest class is Dr Chubb’s men’s class at the Athens Methodist with 21 members, followed by sizable enrollments in Christian and Nelsonville churches and several junior groups across Athens and Nelsonville.
The remark suggests that being called a fashion plate may not be flattering to a woman. It contrasts appearance praise with potential discomfort or stereotype, implying social expectations shape how such comments are received.
Former Warden Gould of the penitentiary was slugged by James Donohue, a convict released from the big prison. They met on High Street and Gould received a severe cheek cut. Gould and bystanders restrained Donohue until an officer arrived as the convict claims Gould kept $100 belonging to him.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a superior laxative tonic that tones the stomach liver and kidneys purifies blood strengthens nerves and cures constipation dyspepsia ill ness jaundice headache chills and malaria. It notes availability at McKee's Drug Store.
A wry remark on epitaphs noting that tombstones celebrate kindness, honor, and love but never say a person was interesting. The observation playfully questions what lasting tribute should capture beyond virtue.
Testimony wrapped Friday as Judge Middleton hears expert opinion on signatures in the Grosvenor case. Postmaster Bryson, Logan, and others offered varying views on whether the signatures on the register book and note were by the same person, with signatures judged "imitation" or genuine by several witnesses. The court adjourned with briefs due in three days and a decision expected soon.
Testimony details Blumberg and General Grosvenor discussing alleged signatures on a note. Witnesses place Blumberg in Washington and provide dates for April 1902 and 1904. Officials describe signatures as written on different days and by different hands.
If you have quit smoking, don't bury the fact in silence. Get up meetings become a reformer and held conventions about it. In this way you can win money and fame and your wife can get to bowed the delegates, the camera they do in Topeka. News not history.
The Southern Ohio Poultry association posts a 25 dollar reward through secretary J. P. Blackwood for information leading to the conviction of chicken thieves in Athens. Eight Rhode Island Red chicks were taken from N. W. Baker in the east end, with the reward valid until June 1.
A fragment discusses extreme old age, claiming William Parr England lived 162 years and married multiple times. It then shifts to advice on staying young, citing James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky who reports feeling like a 16 year old after using electric Bitters. It touts kidney relief and a warning about age and vitality, ending with a sales note for MeKee’s Drugstore.
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