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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
10
News brief lists visiting relatives and locals in Athens and nearby towns. Mentions Robert Copeland, Mrs Hatcie Jiedds, Ed Nadassé, Lem Patterson, the Marsh family, and others. Notable items include Mrs Margaret Clifford’s death at 85 and interment at Carthare cemetery conducted by Rev Christine.
Bridgeport residents brief notes include Gillilan at home and plans to move to Bridgeport, Mrs Walten and Mrs Hiscox visiting Coalville friends, and teachers association attendance in Athens. Socials cover tiny tea at C W Qakes place, Little Hocking and Torch churches proceeds, visits from Marietta and Parkersburg guests, a Hallowe en party, and various families hosting relatives and friends. Preaching and new member reception announced for next Sunday. Miss Carrie Thorp and other locals mentioned.
Mrs J H Rice and child visited relatives in Meigs county over the weekend. M J Charlton and wife were Athens visitors. Mrs Meta Harrison of Paidmont West Virginia expected here. L B Smith at Dayton and Washington recently. G Himes and wife of Albany spent several days with Ewers parents. O Withee and wife of Athens visited relatives. Miss Lelia Mills hosted a young crowd Saturday night. Sick list includes Eugene and Lois Busch Wayland Brill and W W Wickham.
Misses Maude Coleman Ethyl Gabeen of Athens hosted by Blanche Light over Sunday. F E Kimes and wife of Albany visited sister Eliza Coleman Monday. Minnie Evans called on from Athens Monday. Prof Cline and wife in Athens Saturday. Mrs Herb Rice Stewart guest of parents Wm Rodehaver and wife Sunday. Kis Florence of Lowland visited Charles Calvert. F L Hammond of Athens visiting his father. Charles Hammond H Copeland and wife and Fred Finsterwald of Hamden visited J P Finsterwald late week. Miss Fiora Buck spent time in Athens and Dani Bandy visited sis ter Mrs J P Dana. James Gray and wife of Hebbarda also mentioned.
Miss Mamie Barnicer hosted a funch party for Mrs. Josie Baugh of Columbus. Walter Faniper, a student at the ST, visited his parents, Abner Juniner. Miss Jennie Barback of Wheeling stayed with Mrs. E. S. Minner. Clarence Hewitt returned from Cincinnati. Poston of Corning visited Nel sonville. Frank Cooley attended Nathan Leonard’s funeral in Bellefontaine. Fred Thacker visited Cincinnati. Henry Acker spent weekend in Logan. Mrs. Le McDowell entertained guests for Miss Emma Crow of Logan with Miss Mabel Poston and others from Chicago. Mrs. Nancy Barnicut of Columbus visits her daughter Mrs. Which. Miss Alice Mulligan returned from Chillicothe and Columbus. Tom Johnson visited Columbus. Earl Washburn in Logan. Wilbur Jones and Harvey Hilderbrand drove to Logan.
A Monday dance was held at Lyle Sander’s son’s home. Miss Edna Heed hosted a Saturday night quantum party that was a pleasant success. Ethel Higley of Latrobe visited her cousin Clara Higley over Sunday. Barry Walden traveled to Bartlett Saturday. Local attendees joined the Reedville dedication Sunday. Ward Frame of the C M A Columbus spent a few days at home. Chas Morris moved into William Lyon’s property. Frank Taylor returned from Albany after a week away. Susie Dinsmoor of Marietta Academy visited her grandmother Mrs Nessmith. Miss Leetha Spencer from Rochester PA visits sister Bertha Spencer. Fonzo Frame of Washington DC spent a few days here visiting relatives. James Morrison Jr had his dwelling painted. R A Frame performed the work.
Ferguson of Charleston and wife with child Norma visited Athens Sunday. Grace McGariran Maggie J and Clarence Stage joined Airs Pyle in Athens. George Gabriel adds to his residence. Edward Michael family visited relatives near Athens. Francis Cozad of Alensville called on friends. Nelle Michael and Pauline Musgrave of Athens were guests of Alice Michael. Will Selby of Nelsonville stayed with H. M. Barker and Sam. Katherine Shafer of Nelsonville visited friends here. Amy and Goldie Blazier of Athens spent Sunday with Aunt J. Hawk. H. M. Barker James McHarg and FP. M. McHarg attended Dowler-Lan funeral at Dowler Ridge.
A birth is recorded for Mr and Mrs Walt Porter on Saturday October 1. Hoper HL Henry moved through McDonnelsville this week. Willis McKee and J C Jones of Athens were in town Friday. W Hosier, postal clerk, has been transferred to the St Marys division. W B Golden of Athens enjoys a week’s vacation at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Wells. Dr and Mrs J B Howard visited Marietta for Halloween. Pranks included outbuildings destroyed and debris scattered as crowds drank and caused disturbance while others slept. Miss Neil Adair visited Athens and Glouster. Rev Cellars to preach next Sunday. Mr and Mrs E F Gurtis visiting Fleming relatives. Mrs W E Smith of Gravel Bank visiting her parents. Teachers attended the Athens Teachers’ Association meeting. Mr and Mrs John Fleming visited Athens. Mr and Mrs Wm Mercer of Glouster visiting. Mrs Jenni Thornburgh of St Louis and Miss Tiddie Patterson of Cleveland visiting Robert Patterson. Mrs Essie Turner and Frieda of Luhrig with Ben Maxwell of West Canaan visiting Claude McClannahan last week. Miss Roby Kirkendall of Lothridge spent weekend with her parents. Born to Mrs Frank Hall, a girl, and visiting Athens couple Mr and Mrs Mansfield. Mr and Mrs George Love visiting Mrs James Sams at Long Run Bundy.
Leo Williams of the O. U. spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Blanche Sloane of Pratts Fork spent Sunday with Miss Ethel Bobo. Mrs. Elizabeth Rose of Glouster has been visiting relatives in this vicinity for the past week. Charles Grim has completed his work on the pike which here commenced sometime ago. Dane Wilson, who is teaching near Amesville, spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents. Mr and Mrs George Jeffers visited the former's brother, Dr Jeffers at Chase Sunday. The reunion held at the home of J. H. Bobo in honor of Martha Dempsey was an enjoyable affair, Mrs. Dempsey received many valuable presents. She left on the noon train Tuesday for her home at Witchita Kansas.
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