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Athens notes and social items from the Messenger
The Athens area reports visits from Miss Rena Roach and Maj. Chas Townsend, ongoing church and civic events, and local business notes. Key items include Dr. O C Farquar's clinic dates, Rev J L Durant’s social call, development news on the Shawnee Marietta railroad, Masonic building delays, and a major MESSENGER office push for subscribers. Also covered are local accidents, Betsy Stickney wedding to Kate Stewart, and a funeral with large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Roach
Athens High School
Chas. Townsend
Indiana
O. C. Farquar
Warren House
Philson
Athens Hospital
Rascine
Meigs County
J. L. Durant
Coolville
Jerseyville
Geo. S. Davis
Shawnee and Marietta
Masonic
Athens
Burt Harris
Albany
St Allen
Nelsonville
Crippen & Hedges
Kilyert
Rome Township
M. D. Lacy
Emma Leland
Senate
Jewett Palmer
Marietta
Jos. L. Kessenger
Joe L. Pickering
Carthage
Tenn
J. N. Lee
Bassett Free Will Baptist Church
Alexander Township