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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1902

Page

3

Social and Family Notes From Coolville Region

Miss Ethel Dunfe and pupil Miss Coleman vacationed with her parents. Miss Carrie Waterman and Miss Lucy Hoyt visited friends at Coolville. Fox and McGlothlin lease coal land at $15 an acre nearby. John Griffin visits home on weekends from Coolville school. Mrs. Linda Moore and Laure of Basham stayed with B. Stone. John Dutton of Little Hocking visited grandparents the past week. Mrs. H H Brown and Mrs. Simeon Gray from Coolville visited Miss Mollie A. Stone. Hockingport Methodist church social to be held at James Stewart’s on Saturday November 15 with an expected good time. Mrs. Mary A. Manly of Hockingport visited here recently.

Ethel Dunfe Miss Coleman Carrie Waterman Lucy Hoyt Coolville Messrs. Fox and McGlothlin John Griffin Linda Moore Laure of Basham

Local social notes from Marietta area residents

Mrs M J Clark of Marietta returns home after visiting relatives here. Will W Watson of Porterfield was here on business. Mrs Annie Danfee visits her grandfather Perry near Byesville. Mr and Mrs Nathan Hatch visit daughter Mrs Mary Hayes. Miss Blackburn of Carbondale visits brother A A Blackburn. Mr and Mrs Smith Dunfee spend Sunday with Mrs Sarah Dunfee. Musical entertain ment at M E church next Saturday evening. Preaching at Baptist church next Sunday morning by Rev E E White of Coolville.

M. J.clark Marietta Will W. Watson Porterfield Annie Danfee Perry Byesville Nathan Hatch Mary Hayes Miss Blackburn Carbondale A. A. Blackburn Smith Dunfee Sarah Dunfee M. E. Church Baptist Church Suunday E. E. White Coolville

Mask Party Celebrates W. C. Lindley Birthday in Albany

A large mask party at W. C. Lindley’s Albany home drew about eighty five guests with many costumes including Rip Van Winkle and Santa Claus. The event honored Lindley’s eighty second birthday, marked by a presentation of a willow rocking chair by A. H. Dixon on behalf of friends.

W. C. Lindiey Rip van Winkle Frank Barnes Josiah Allen Amanda Holmes Santa Clause Kearney Carpenter Carrie Nation Lyda Parker Rineheart Florence Mr. Lindley

Zelda Weekly Song Services Grow in Interest

The weekly song services led by Homer Brooks gain attention with each gathering. Ber tha Wood serves as organist and Lula Chase from Carpenter visited her brother Wal ter and family. J. M. Knowlton spent a week at home from Gallipolis while Fred G. Brooks came to vote and visited friends. G. W. Riley improves his residence with a new cellar and cellar house. Doc Dixon does carpenter work. George Gibbs and wife from Bolins Mills were visiting recently.

Homer Brooks Bertha Wood Lula Chase Carpenter Walter J. M. Knowlton Gallipolis Fred G. Brooks G. W. Riley Doc Dixon George Gibbs Bolins Mills

Local Visitors and Death Reported in Beebe Community

Mr and Mrs Bird Montamery and son Emory of Browns Mills are guests of relatives nearby. Nathan Gruey recently returned home from Scioto county. Mrs Mollie Nickason and daughter Edne of Jacksonville visited relatives here. William Kelley aged 92 died December 3 from age related illness. Funeral services were held at Dutch Ridge chapel.

Community Notes From Millfield Area

Millfield residents report visits and gatherings including Mrs. H. W. Cass visiting Greens Run relatives. Frem Fierbaugh and wife attended a Sunday meeting. Lewis Sanders and wife mourn W. H. King at Nelsonville funeral. Frank Price and Trimble family called on friends. Miss Jennie Sprague and Ernest Daft from Ohio University spent Sunday at home. Zeke James of Chauncey visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Dent guests at Hebbardsville last week.

Zeke’’ James of Chauncey Mrs. R. S. Dent Hebbardsville

Funeral attendance marks Dora Swartz services at Gayden

Several from this place attended the funeral of Dora Swartz Wednesday at Gayden. Robert Runion and sister Sarah and Mable Kyle were calling on J E Dean and wife at Sumner Sunday. Lank Stout's party Friday night well attended. Lonna Rubion and wife guests of Dod Windsor at Stewart Sunday. Mrs William Kyle on the sick list. Mr Rawlings of Newbury moved his family to the Jim Hammond place.

Dora Swartz Gayden Robert Runion Sarah Mable Kyle J. E. Dean Sumner Lank Stout Lonna Rubion Dod Windsor Stewart William Kyle

Local Notes and Social Rounds from Centennial District

John Welch Jr began schooling in Centennial district on Monday. William J. Dean sold his driving horse to Hill Bros of Athens. Rev Morris will preach at the Universalist church next Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Welch Jr recently visited relatives at Belpre. Mrs Henry Hatch, visiting Reedsville, returned home last week. Coal drilling is active in the area. Mr and Mrs Wm Parrows were guests of Nathan Townsend in Guysville Sunday.

William J. Dean Hill Bro’s Athens Rev Morris Universalist Church John Welch Jr Belpre Henry Hatch Reedsville Wm. Fparrows Nathan Townsend Guysville

Local Residents Return and Move Across Town

Warn McKinley returned home from Nelsonville Thursday. H McGill and family moved to Straitsville Saturday. John Grubb of Nelsonville visited his family over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rathburn and sister Mattie went to Athens Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Taylor and their two children visited John Featherstone and wife Sunday.

Local Notes From Reiland Area Crews and Families

Rev Williams began meetings here Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Lot Lyons of Tuppers Plains visited at Eli Lyons Sunday. Mr and Mrs J F Bingman returned to Washington DC Monday. G W Flinn attended Kidwell funeral at Stewart Wednesday. Miss Ethel Chambers of Little Hocking visited here. Born to A L Bingman and wife a daughter on November 5. Willie Bailey and Katharine Johnson seriously ill with typhoid fever. J F Bingman sold residence and store at Torch to C G Dye for 500 dollars.

Rev. Williams Lot Lyons Tuppers Plains Eli Lyon J. F. Bingman Washington, D. C G. W. Flinn Kidwell Stewart Ethel Chambers Little Hocking

Mrs Norris Praises Chase Nerve Pills In Ohio

Mrs C D Norris of State Street Ath ens Ohio reports relief from nervousness dizziness and insomnia after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills from Henderson's Drug Store. She recommends the tonic and health builder. Pills sell for 50 cents a box from the Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.

A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N. Y A. W. Chase M. D

Danger Signal in the Alps Promotes Stomach Aid

An international plan defines six light signals to seek help in the Alps. The ad urges heed of the first danger signal for stomach, liver, and bowel troubles and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy with fifty years of cures. It touts the product as a selective digestive aid and claims a private space near the bottle neck.

Alps Nature

Wine and Poetry Aged Tastes Aid Judgment

A thoughtful line notes that wine and poetry gain appreciation with age and guidance. It suggests experience, patience, and a cultivated palate help readers discern nuance and beauty in both art forms.

Early Risers Promote Gentle Bowel Movement

An advertisement urges readers to take Devite's Little Early Risers before bed to cleanse the liver and prevent a relapse of illness. The pills are touted as non gripe with a tonic effect boosting strength and glands.

Devite

French Penal Colonies Face Diet Causing Madness

Thirty six percent of criminals in France's penal colonies become insane due to diet a figure highlighting a harsh punishment regime and its mental health impact.

France

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cures Genevan Piles Case

Mr. C Haney of Geneva Ohio suffered forty years with piles until DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently. Ad touts salve as ideal for cuts bruises sprains lacerations eczema and skin diseases and warns to look for Dr Witt on the package as genuine. Ailes treasury official noted for attending a Washington darky wedding as guest of honor a recent display.

C. Haney Geneva Ohio DeWitt Dr. Witt Ailes The Treasury Washington Treasury Department

Asleep Amid Flames and Cough Cure Promises

Firemen rescue sleeping occupants from a burning home while warning against neglecting coughs and colds. An ad touts Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption as protection against throat chest and lung troubles. It markets a 50c bottle with 81.00 trials and case details, and notes Chinese population figures by region.

Dr. King W.H. McKee

No Shade or Shine November Blues of Catarrh

An English author notes November brings no shade or flowers and links catarrh to a constitutional disease connected with scrofula and consumption. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a cure that eradicates scrofula, cures catarrh, and prevents consumption when taken early.

Hood America

Homeseekers Cheap Excursions to the West and Northwest

Advertises exceptionally low rail fares from Chicago to numerous points in Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Minnesota the Dakotas Nebraska Wyoming with farm purchase encouragement. Send a 2 cent stamp to W B Koniskern Chicago for a copy of the North Western Homeseeker or inquire at 435 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio.

Chicago & North-Western R'y Chicago Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming W. B. Koniskern Fifth Avenue North-Western Homeseeker Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio

Lord Mayor of London Marcus Samuel to Take Office

Sir Marcus Samuel, aged 49, will become Lord Mayor of London on November 9, marking him as the fourth Hebrew to hold the office. The announcement notes his forthcoming term.

Marcus Samuel London

Startling Surprise A. T. Headley Trades Rheumatism for Health

A. T. Headley of Tilden Indiana, once tormented by ten years of rheumatism, reports a complete recovery after using Electric Sitters. He testifies two bottles cured him and he has felt no pain in over a year. The ad touts benefits for kidneys blood purification and overall health, at 50 cents a bottle.

A. T. Headley Tilden Ind W. H. McKees

Startling Claim for Dr King’s New Life Pills

D. H. Turner of Dempsey town Pa says two weeks of use made him a new man and suggests broad sales if all knew the cure. The ad touts constipation and stomach and liver relief at 25 cents from W H McKee. Dr Naugier of Paris foresees wide use of stationary balloons for economical air changes.

Dr. King D. H. Turner Dempseytown W. H. McKee Naugier Paris Earth

Early milk souring risks and infant cholera remedies

Statistics show many child deaths from milk souring bacteria. Cholera Infantum is a leading infant disease, common with bottle fed infants. Perry Davis Painkiller claimed as emergency relief before a doctor arrives. 25 and 50 cent bottles.

Perry Davis

Notice to Teachers on Examination Dates and Tests

Examinations scheduled for the first Saturday of September October January February April May and July and the first and third Saturdays of August Primary tests in May and August Boxwell tests on the third Saturday of April and second Saturday by order of J C Bryson clerk Enactment noted with no further details

Une Boxwell J C. H. Bryson

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