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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

3

New Geological Map Shows United States Coal Fields Extent

The Geological Survey releases a revised map detailing location, extent, and coal quality across major basins in the United States. It highlights deep basins in the Rocky Mountain region and estimates remaining coal reserves while noting data gaps and the map’s cost as ten cents.

Especia Nationaddain Geological Survey Niono United State Rocky Mountain States Gulf Province South Dwia Fort Won Montana Pacific Coast Uia United States Geokical Survey

Col u m bus Winners At Saturday Stock Sale

Thomas Lewis and Mrs. Morgan Lewis won Columbus last Saturday. Dr. H Gibson and family entertain as guests, Mrs Gibson's parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Lawson of Ne Straitsville.

Thomas Lewis Morgan Lewis Columbus Wis Dr. H. Gibson Gibson Thomas Lawson Straitsville

Misses Cunningham and Mélanahan Attend Corning Class Day

Misses Festa Cunningham and Blanche Mélanahan were in Corning last Friday for class day exercises at Corning High School.

Festa Cunningham Blanche Mélanahan Corning Corning High School

Reverend E Lewis Serves Lexington Man A Weekend Sermon

Rev. E. Lewis of Lexington Kentucky was the guest of Dr. B. E. Danford and family Friday and Saturday. On Sunday he filled the pulpit in the Church of Christ at Bishopville.

E. Lewis Lexington, Ky BE. F. Danford Church of Christ Bishopville

Lewis to Split Preaching in Bishopville and Corning

Reverend Lewis will preach half the time at Bishopville and half the time at Corning. He plans to move his family to Corning in about two weeks.

Lewis Bishopville Tim Corning

James Ginnan of Athens On Business Saturday

James Ginnan of Athens visited the city on business this past Saturday, meeting with local contacts and discussing upcoming opportunities.

Glouster Band Hosts Birthday Evening at Seiler Residence

The Glouster band performed several selections at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seiler last Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Seiler's birthday. The concert was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by all attendees.

Glouster Frank Seiler

Vacation for Home Telephone Operator Dana Jones

Miss Dana Jones a Home Telephone operator is on a week long vacation leaving Thursday for Dayton and Columbus to visit relatives and friends. Clint Hook was an Athens visitor Thursday.

Dana Jones Dayton Columbus Clint Hook Athens

Social Roundup Notes from Athens Visit and Local Residents

Miss Edna Bishop of Columbus visits with relatives in the city. Dan Shepherd from Burr Oak was here Thursday. Attorney B F Swope held legal business in Ath ens. John Bolden of Rendville spent Thursday with N C Whiting and family. O B Eddy was a Corning visitor. R P Druggan visited Athens from Tuesday. Charles Nussell Swope Don Gordon and James Williamson Jr took violin lessons in Athens Saturday. UW Eddy and L R Andrews were Athens business visitors last Saturday.

John Bolden Rendville N. C. Whiting Charles and Nussell Swope Don Gordon James Williamson, Jr Athens

George Jasper Visits Jacksonville Last Saturday

George Jasper appeared in Jacksonville as a visitor last Saturday, drawing attention from locals and sending plans for possible future engagement in the area.

George Jasper Jacksonville

Wiss Lena Nivis Attends Nelsonville Commencement

Lena Wiss Nivis left Saturday for Nelsonville to be the guest of Miss Stella Faires. She will attend the high school commencement in that city where Miss Faires is a member of the graduating class.

Wiss Lena Nivis Nelsonville Stella Faires Turday Miss Faires

Minster Leads Baptisms at Colored Baptist Church

Rev Ll M Steed preached at the Colored Baptist church in Newonville last Sunday. In the afternoon fourteen converts were baptized in the Hocking river by Rev Good. He and his wife accompanied to Newonville and returned to the city Monday.

Ll. M. Steed Colored Baptist Church Newonville Hocking River Res. Good Thes City

Mrs Byron Visits Parents in Carbonhill

Mrs Frank Byron and her little daughter left Saturday for Carbonhill to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Spooner.

Frank Byron Fittle Lef Carbonhill Ralph Spooner

Elmer C Morris Visited Corning on Business Last Saturday

Elmer C Morris traveled to Corning for business purposes and spent last Saturday in the city. He conducted meetings and engaged in commercial activities while there.

Student migration sparks barber school enrollment

At Corning, John Lockenolle departed last week for Cihernaad to attend barber school while his brother Thornes enrolled there weeks earlier, signaling a family shift toward the trade.

John Lockenolle Cihernaad Thornes

Craft Family Visits in Athens Over Weekend

W A Craft spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives and noted trends in Athens. He was accompanied Sunday evening by his wife and baby. They visited her parents, Mr and Mrs V B Southerton, earlier in the week.

W. A. Craft Athens Aml Baby Paretts V. B. Southerton

Rain Cancels Gilouster Thvneter Baseball Clash

The scheduled ball game between Gilouster and Thvneter was cancelled due to rain. Both teams were ready, and the matchup promised a close contest.

Gilouster Thvneter

Jweria Richards Returns From Columbus Trip

Jweria Richards came back Saturday after a several day stay in Columbus.

Jweria Richards Columbus

Athens Notable Personal and Family Events

Bert Taylor a local Athens business investor attended a function last Saturday. Anna J 1 8 an employee in the Suday Creek office at Athens was Sunday guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones Jr.

Bert Taylor Athens Mies Anna J Suday Creek Lewis Jones, Jr

Curtis Wilsoe of Dexter Arrives Saturday

Curtis Wilsoe a K M bridge carpenter from Dexter was here on Saturday for unspecified work and local engagements.

Curtis Wilsoe Dexter

Kasler Party Hosts Weekend Gathering

Mr and Mrs Charles Kasler entertained four guests including Mr May Williams of Athens on Saturday and Sunday, reflecting a social visit noted in local society notices.

Charles Kasler Siter Mics May Williams Athens

Band Stand Concert Delight at Glouster Saturday Eve

A lively band concert in Glouster drew audiences Saturday evening with several well played selections. The event featured a Messing orchestra performance in the band stand to close the evening.

Mr and Mee J H McClanahan Attend Athens Sielwors

Mr and Mee J H McClanahan were Athens sielwors Monday.

Mr. and Mee J H. McClanahan Athens Sielwors

Harry Allen Visits Chiliscethe on Business Trip

Harry Allen traveled to Chiliscethe at the start of the week on a business trip. He met local executives and discussed potential ventures and market opportunities.

Harry Allen Chiliscethe

Jury Commission Member Assists in Selection in Athens

J. A Campbell a member of the jury commission of this county was in Athens Monday assisting in selecting the names placed in the jury wheel for the coming year.

J. A Campbell Athens

Pickerington Visitor on Monday on Business

E A Wooley of Pickerington was in town on business on Monday.

Pickerington

Family Returns Home After Pleasant Week Away

Willam Kases and his family return to Crookeville Monday after a week spent pleasantly in Lily and Oakdale, resuming ordinary routines and noting a restful visit.

Willam Kases Crookeville Lily Oakdale

Mr and Mrs A McDonald Visit Relatives

Mr and Mrs A McDonald enjoyed Sunday with relatives at Carpenter Mes I S Kine returned Monday from a visit with relatives at Athens.

Mrs. A. McDonald Aspen Carpenter Mes. i S. Kine Athens

James Jones Returns to Hanishburg Mines After Pact

James Jones returns Monday to work at the Hanishburg mines where he has been employed for some time under a pact.

James Jones Hanishburg IM

Henrys Kreppell Guest at Nelsonville Frie Event

Henrys Kreppell of the Hotel Geddd appeared as a guest in Nelsonville during a Sunday visit, according to local society notes and social columns.

Henrys Kreppell Gedd Nelsonville

Postmaster Bryson Visits Athens on Saturday

Postmaster W. Bryson spent a day in Athens as a visitor on Saturday. Mixer Edith Lookenette is in Crookeville visiting her brother Frank Lookenette and family.

Edith Lookenette Crookeville Frank Lookenette

Allen Family Arrives for Visit to Rendville Friends

Mr and Mrs W G Allen and their daughter Christeve arrived Saturday to visit relatives and friends in this city. They are accompanied by Mrs Amanda R Allen and spent Monday with friends in Rendville.

W. G. Allen Christeve Ths City Amanda R. Allen Rendville

Miss Wilda Hosts Sunday Visit With Sister and Guest

Miss Wilda entertained at home this Sunday with her sister Miss Blanch and friend Jack Higgins of June ion City. The gathering reflected a casual social RSVP hosted in a small town setting.

Miss Wilda Miss Blanch Jck Higgins Juneion City

Mrs McCormick Leaves City with Son for Lancaster

Mire alta M Cormick and her young son Prenk departed Monday for Lancaster to reunite with her husband and her parents Mr and Mrs F P Deisney. She had spent the past year here with her relatives and wintered in Kissimmee where they helped a beneficiary heal. She plans to return to her home while Mr M Cormick works for the railroad and maintains Lancaster headquarters.

Alta M*cormick Prenk Lancaster M. V. Railroad

Miss Mary Whalen Visits Relative in City

Miss Mary Whalen of Columbus is spending a few days in the city visiting relatives and taking in local sights before returning home.

Edna Bishop Columbus Mary Whalen

Local visitors and ministers stay in the city over Sunday

Rev. J. M. Riddle of Gallipolis filled his appointment at Sunday services with the Colored Baptist congregation. Gwelym Morgan of Columbus visited his sisters Mrs J G Bower and Miss Elizabeth Mor Murtsy Ewers of Athens spent Sunday with relatives here. P Sidders of Athens was the Sunday guest of Mrs Cassie Richards. Frank More’s of Nelsonville visited his parents and other relatives in the city.

J. M. Riddle Gallipolis Colored Baptist Congregation Gwelym Morgan Columbus Mra. J. G. Bower Elizabeth Mor Murtsy Ewers Athens Frank More Nelsonville City

Delaney Visits Athens and Gallipis Friends Sunday

Delaney spent Sunday in Athens with Mr. and Mrs. Will Matheney of Gallipis and in this city with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pride. Mr. Matheney is a clerk at the Epileptic Hospital in Athens.

Will Matheney Gallipis Mra. W. A. Pride Mr. Matheney

Shower honors Miss Clark before wedding to Mr Moran

Last Thursday evening 2 guests hosted a miscel laden bridal shower for Miss Fanso te Clark who will wed M Moran of Columbus January. Guests arrived to be toasted to the bride. Secret ballots formed names Clark and Morgan with “Who will be next?” as the vote prompt. Prizes included a hand painted picture and a tattered boat prize, followed by a three course luncheon in a heart decorated dining room.

Mes Ethyl Ickering Eva Kiretz Fanso Te Clark Warried Jane M. Dudley Moran Columbus Miss Kientz Clark Morgan Ettryl Pickerin Terrot Rye

Notable Guests Attend House Party Amid Gifts

A social note lists a host of guests at a house party including Misses Fauntelle Clock Crace Allen Beatrice Waleb Mac Eddison Gladys Danford Nita Porer LaVanche Grace Kasler Bierche Jones Maud Carpenter and Mrs John Collins. The piece mentions a quantity of handsome presents received by the guests.

Fauntelle Clock Crace Allen Beatrice Waleb Mac Eddison Gladys Danford Nita Porer LaVanche Grace Kasler Bierche Jones Maud Carpenter John Collins

Board to Hold Evening Meeting in Council Chamber

The rebuilding is complete and ready for occupancy as the Board of Trade schedules a regular meeting in the council chamber Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. A large attendance is expected and the public is invited to join the board. Citizens eligible for membership urged to attend and support Gloucester’s growth.

Memorial service marks union gathering at M. F. church

Citizens joined a large union service at the M. F. church after a parade by the Post, C. A. R., and veterans. Rev. Jackson preached a strong sermon on duties to the fallen and future generations as 30,000 graves decorated this year. Esta Cunningham recited war reminiscences and Chaplain A. Fates voiced thanks for services rendered.

M. F W P. Johnson Jackson Thearge Audince Farrar Christ Mise Esta Cunningh Fates Chaplin Col. R. &. King

Gala Week Program Announced for Ohio University

The schedule for Ohio University commencement week runs Sunday June 14 through Thursday June 18. Highlights include Hon Albert Douglas delivering the baccalaureate, President Herbert Welch sermon, alumni receptions, annual oratorical contest, college concerts, and graduating exercises with diplomas presented across multiple colleges.

Albert Douglas Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Herbert Welch Ohio Wesleyan University College of Music Board of Trustees Western Reserve Ellis George W. Reed Uricheville College of Liberal Arta State Normal College Commercial College Engineering

Doan's Kidney Pills Praised By Athens Readers

Tested and proven by local customers for months Doan's Kidney Pills are extolled for curing kidney trouble. W H Bradshaw recalls relief in 1902 from painful loins and disordered kidney action. Henderson Crider's drug store promotes the cure and price. Foster Millburn Co Buffalo distributes as sale agents. remember the name Doan's.

Athena Dean W. H. Bradshaw Carpenter Thomas Fork Pomeroy, C Doag Athens Henderson- Crider’s Price & Cents Foster-Millburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Mine Bureau Bill Sent to Senate for Passage

Senator Dick of Ohio reported the house bill creating a bureau of mines in the interior department with minor amendments. The bill aims to devise means to avert mine disasters and conserve fuel. supporters say it could save about 2,000 lives annually and boost coal output by hundreds of millions of dollars.

Senate Europe

Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Relief

Letters from women in Gardiner Maine and Chicago Illinois praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing female troubles without surgery. The ad claims thirty years of use and lists common ailments including displacements inflammation and fibroid tumors plus invites readers to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia BE. Pinkham A. Williams Gardiner Maine Lydia K. Pinkham Alvina Sperling Claybourne Ave Chicago Lydia BK. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Wolff's Plains Visitors and Local Notes

Sunday guests visited H. M. Barker family including W McMarter and Mrs Moore. The ill in the community are Winnie Stager Misa Shields and Gabriel Coon. Straitaville visitors Mr and Mrs Sweaty and children, and Grace Powell of Murray City staying with grandparents Rev Coon. Sam George left for St Louis after visiting Rev Coon. Will Hamer stayed with his parents in Salem. Mable Scott visits her mother in Salem. J N McHarg of Chauncey and others were guests of Barker.

H. M. Barker W. M.cMarter Nelsitene R Ev Coon Sam George Rev. Coon St. Lewis Will Hamer Salem Mable Scott Mr. Scott Gabriel

Albany Pike Route Approved for New Stretch

A stretch of Albany Pike totaling a mile has been officially approved. Officials say construction will begin soon with work starting before the summer ends. The approval signals the start of a key local infrastructure project in the area.

Albany Pike

Brakeman Fisher Hurt As Local Paving Plans Advance

The Pomeroy Independent reports Brakeman C. E. Fisher, recently laid off, was injured at the K. and M. depot. Officials expect state assistance for Albany pike paving, with surveying and contract letting pending. The project aims to aid south of Athens as traffic on the pike remains heavy.

Pomeroy Independent C. E. Fisher Fisher Brotherhood Athens

Talks of Panama at University Chapel by Albert J Jones

Albert J Jones, recently back from the canal commission sanitation work, spoke at the university chapel this morning. An article and his impressions of the canal zone will be published in these columns in coming days.

University Albert J. Jones Sanitary Canal Commission Jones Canal Zone

Book No 4 For Women and Night Cure advertised

An advertisement promotes Book No 4 For Women addressing women not well. It touts Dr Shoop’s Night Cure and aseptic suppositories with confidential medical guidance. The book and advice are offered free by Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin, and the Night Cure is sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.

Dr King's New Life Pills Sell Worth of Gold Claim

Cedar View Miss merchant B G Stewart tells customers that a box of Dr King s New Life Pills is worth its weight in gold for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at McKee s drug store priced 25 cents.

B. G. Stewart Cedar View Miss

Nine Graduates at Marshfield High to Receive Diplomas

Marshfield High School will hold commencement the week of June 7 with nine graduates completing a third year of high school. The service occurs June 10 at the K of P hall, featuring Rev. L Goodrich’s baccalaureate sermon on June 7 at the Christian church.

Marshfield High School Hell K. of P. Hall Marasfield Rev. L. ©. Goodrich Christian Church A. R. Vermiliion Josie da

Dr Shoop Headache Tablets Promise Instant Pain Relief

An early 20th century ad copy touts Pink Pain Tablets by Dr Shoop that claim to stop any pain in 20 minutes. It references headaches and blood pressure relief and promotes purchase from Henderson Crider Drug Co.

Shoop Ste Dr. Shoop

Local Lads Fail to Reach Finals in Interscholastic Meet

Superintendent Skinner accompanied four Granville High track team members Blaine Goldsberry George Sherman Dick Cart and Clyde Smith to the interscholastic meet held Saturday. None from the locals advanced from preliminaries, barred from weight throws and sprints while North High Columbus won the cup for top team. Other team point totals included Steelon 16 Chillicothe 5 Barnesville 7 New Philadelphia G Mast of Columbus Clyde 5 Jodo 5 Murietta 8 Bucyrus 3. Saturday evening a reception for visiting athletes at Cleveland hall featured medals for first second and third places.

Mrs Alderman Attends Neksonville High School Graduation

Mrs W N Alderman travels to Neksonville for the Neksonville High School graduation exercises.

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Joal Fields Coulter James Ginnan Dan Shepherd Burr Oak B. F. Swope O. BE. Eddy R. P. Druggan UW. Eddy L. R Andrews Elmer C. Morris Tie Glouster W. Bryson H. If Delaney Cintives Mre Lee Smith Miss Clark Lagely Ewing Chapel Pier- Claes Tristees Tere Doan Bureau of Mines Washington, D. C Senat Tor Dick Ohio Committee On Mines and Mining Ating Terior Department Wolff's Plains Richland Ave Asylum Albury the State Highway Com Miesioner Tion State Department Panama Albert Janes College Chapel Marshfield Vis Alexander the Great Harry Russell Hermen Walker W ‘A Flossie Young Vergil Baughman Lions of the Times Frank Brewer Réna Moses Gabriel Earl Lawellen McVay J. G. Tedriek Granville Skinner Accompa Ned Blaine Goldsberry George Sherman Dick Cart and Clyde Smith North High Lumbus W. N. Alderman Neksonville Kant
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