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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
3
Tuesday’s Daily lists numerous Athens residents and guests with travel to Columbus Nelsonville Middleport and Marietta. The notes name Leonard Ravenscroft Clarence Butts street work flowering society figures and relatives hosting visiting kin and attending weddings funerals and conventions.
Mayor Yaple of Chillicothe toured the city on municipal business today and met with local officials.
Dr. B C Vorhes of Columbus and James Brattin traveled for brief business, Dr Frank R Lord aided by illness in Chillicothe, Mrs Thomas of Lubing hosted by Mrs Pidcock, Henry Bobo of Franaville visiting cousin Lafe Boden, Clement Legit and Wag Ner of Beverly visiting the Scotts, John W Brown of Piqua on a few days trip with brother W H Brown, Stone family from Epileptt hospital guests of Mrs Margaret Davis, Ohio University guest Shawnee in commencement week, G D Read of Zaleski visiting son-in-law and family.
The article extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with testimonials from Mrs. Willie Edwards of Red Banks and Mrs. Joseph H. Jundy of Hampstead promising relief from female diseases. It invites skepticism tests and notes Pinkham’s three decades of sales and free advice from Mrs. Pinkham Lynn Mass.
Mrs Clyde Reasoner and Mrs Chester Paird returned home to Zanesville after visiting Mr and Mrs A C Russian College street. Mr George Whipple and daughter Hazel arrived from Columbus for a few days with Mr and Mrs P B Lawrence and Mr and Mrs George Whipple.
Mr J Haliday Cline made a business visit to New Lexington today meeting with local merchants and discussing potential transactions.
Miss Nell Wolfe of Nelsonville visits sister Miss Blanche Wolfe in Sunnyside. Mrs T W Woodyard spends the week with her son Sandusky Woodyard near Albany.
Mr. H. W. Wickham will leave Friday morning for six weeks touring the West visiting Illinois Missouri Iowa Minnesota North Dakota and Wisconsin.
A string of short items lists locals from Kenyon College and nearby towns visiting relatives or traveling. Names include Wilson Welch, Mrs. Charles H. Welch, Mrs. J. C. Brannan, L. A. Sprague, H. S. Siigley, J. W. Earhart, Emma Light, Mrs. J. Hendery, Marie Doudna, Ruth Frees, Ena Nelson, Cora Lennox, Mrs. John Clifford, Pearl Drake, and James Keyes, with destinations Columbus Millfield Chillicothe Fayette and Peru Indiana.
Rev. L A Patterson attended the M E conference and returned to Wellston on Thursday. He was entertained as a guest by Mr and Mrs George Whipple. Eastern Star officers are asked to meet at 7 o clock tonight at the Masonic hall and the floral team will meet tomorrow evening.
Miss Helen McKay attended her brother Fred McKay’s wedding at Stewart Tuesday morning and visits with Miss Lucile Henry. Dr H W Elson leaves for Gallipolis to deliver a high school commencement address tonight and goes to Peverly Friday. George M Hickie of Lancaster visited Athena on Wednesday with Mr C Millikan and returns home with Millikan for a day of business.
Epworth Leaguers extend thanks to residents of Atheny for opening homes and hosting a convention at a beautiful church. Delegates toured Athens by carriages and bikes after programs featuring solos by Miss Speck and Mr. Kurtz. Hertha Beecher of Cincinnati spoke on Training for Social Service, highlighting interdenominational aims.
A famous health builder claims to cleanse the bowels and restore natural function. The tonic laxative herb tea Lane’s Family Medicine is advertised for preservation of health and strength. A 25¢ package is available at druggists and dealers.
Columbus Ohio May 26 There will be no more remissions of fines imposed upon those convicted of violating the state fuel and game laws The state game and fish warden announced that remittance by justices will not be tolerated and bonds may be sued If a conviction occurs the fine must go to the state treasury or the justice will be required to pay the amount themselves Authorities say remissions in many counties have nullified enforcement and the department’s work.
Miss Ettie Dunfee and Mil dred Hayes of Athens spent Saturday with Mrs. C. G. Dye. Laura Jewell of Beebe visits her sister Mrs. J. A Dye. Mr and Mrs M Morris called to Delaware for illness and death of Mrs Zana Marr. John McLaughlin hosts visits from Stewart and family. Herbert Guthrie funeral attended by locals. Oil well drilling resumes at the local site.
A letter from C A Bliss promises readers a plan to double earnings in months. It cites William Dobbyn with 5000 dollar annual income and Ada Menafee who rose to 1450 dollars after following advice. The letter invites readers to request details and a card sent by return mail from Columbus.
The Gormley well on the McKee place proved to be a duster. Miss More Leivwei returned Teep day morning from Athens after a three days visit with relatives. Henry Dun left Monday for Junction City where he has employment. Mies Paden of Toledo visiting relatives here. W Young, wife and baby went to Glouster Monday to visit relatives. Mrs. Baker and son of Jackson visiting relatives here. Mrs. Mitchell returned from Pittsburg Pa Tuesday. William Baker moved to Nyetown from Sugar Creek recently. Mrs. Geary went to Glouster Monday for a week's visit. Prof. Martzolff of Ohio University delivered the baccalaureate address at the M E church Sunday. Rev. Long will open his appointment at the Church of Christ Sunday. Rev. Gordon to preach at the Methodist church Sunday. A series of meetings are being conducted at Saint Church this week. John Burns Nyetown barber spent Sunday with family in Glouster. Mr and Mrs Lane of Bellman West Virginia returned from a visit here. K B E Nye of the Ohio Agricultural at Athens spent Sunday at home. Miss Mabel Learned entertained as guest Sunday Miss Hulde Dixon of Millfield.
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