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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
5
A string of weekend and Sunday visits fills Albany and Columbus social pages. Effie Myers visits Logan schools. Frank and Mrs Bellows guest in Albany. Jolly joins Huntington move. multiple families host guests from Marysville to Columbus.
The Tuesday Night Thimble Clan will meet with Mrs A J Laverty on Wednesday evening November 13. Local social notes list residents visiting relatives and friends across Athens Nelsonville Newark Marshfield and Lancaster with several illness and travel mentions.
Mrs C K McNutt left Sunday for Washington to attend the funeral of Mrs W H Snyder. Mr and Mrs Elza Salters and daughter visited Columbus guests Sunday and Monday. Winnie Hunter and James Brattin attended the Marshfield funeral of Mr Swearington. Mrs B Frank Stout of Parkersburg visits her parents in Vigo. Representative E A Tinker of Chillicothe was in the city on legal business. Miss Plessie Bennett returned from Floodwood. Fiona Warner of Guysville visiting Cleveland with Elmont Stout. Avis Dean back from Huntington W Va. Fred Needham visiting Boddlitt in Vigo. J T Callahan of Gallipolis visiting Mrs Howe for the week. Cora Sharp spent Sunday with family in Salem. Anna and Mary Porter returned from Kansas City. EO Harness, ex US marshal, was in the city. B B Buck of Chelsea returned home after death in Guysville. Edmun der staying with sister Pienering. Lona Levy returned to Cincinnati after month with Mrs Munia Friday. W P McVay of Huntington W Va and F M Patterson of Columbus attended funeral of Mrs W E Koons.
A Sunday sermon at Graham's Chapel by Rev. Artur drew attendees. Local exchanges include visits by Miss Bessie Cramner and Miss Ethel Anthony from Angel Ridge with Mrs. Poston, and numerous relatives and friends from Athens Pike Valley Sandy Ridge South Canaan Jerseyville Coolville and Jerseyville visiting over the week.
Reports of a recent house fire in Hockingport with only a small wrap saved. Resident visits include Lily White Jeasie Wells in Charlestown Ida Cook in Parkersburg and many callers at Wells home. Various relatives and friends from Newbury Hunting ton Washington Parkersburg attendances noted along with a church meeting schedule for December.
Ed Martin of Columbus called here for weekend visits. Nelle Rickey and Ethel McVey attended Mrs. Stanley’s funeral at Marshfield. Willie Nichols and Ed McVey stayed at home Sunday. Ever Knowiton and wife of Newton near Columbus visited. Mrs Bele stayed with her mother, Mr. Robbinett, ill with typhoid fever. Carry Willison moved to the vacated Everett Smith farm. Paul Wihagett attended the Teachers Association meeting in Columbus Friday and Saturday. Miss Ida Robbinett visited her sister Mrs Allee Rick last week.
Mr Bi Spaniding of New Farland called on Mr and Mrs H L Calvert and family Saturday. Miss Mildred Buck of Guysville and Miss Myrtle Stekles of Columbus visited Mrs Whitfield Bean last week. Mrs Parrill Bean stayed Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Nihle Mills of Carthaze. Leanna and Myrta Calvert and Blane visited near Guysville Friday. Mr and Mrs Samuel Fitch visited Mrs Chet Bean and family Sunday. Mc krne Towagent of Car Craze passed through Chiks vicinity Sunday en route to South Canaan. Mix Vevia Bean left Friday to visit her sister Mrs Roy Price of Glowster.
Mrs. John Shields and daughter Nona of Coolville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Calveri. Mr. Bar Bean and cousin Chet took a quick trip to Athens Saturday night. Mrs. Whitfield Bean visited her father, Mr. James A. Buck, of Guysville, over Sunday and Monday.
A reader recounts Professor Irvine’s work painting floors in summer and switching to Devoe paint saving $15 yearly. It notes local dealers H C Fallon and A Boyd, Fallon resisting Devoe but later seeking competitive paint, while Boyd remains the favored paint supplier.
Probate notices announce accounts filed in Athens County Ohio with suspensions and exceptions set for 1907, details include James Kinner as administrator of George Wetzell estate and L R de Steigner as executor of Mary C de Steigner with first and final accounts. Other filings include G B Allen as administrator with will annexed for Sarah J Maxton and C J Martin as guardian for Peter L Martin with a final account. Judge A W Lynch signs.
Parkersburg West Virginia officials report the Baltimore and Ohio time card will not take effect next Sunday. The schedule may shift on the 24th with the addition of a new accommodation train to Chillicothe and modest adjustments to No 35 and the Marietta train. Overall, few changes are expected beyond these adjustments.
An advertisement notes a selection of toiletry scents including Rickgoeker's Violet Roger & we ba Gallet De Parme Colgates Caprice Daetyla La Frauce Rose Stearn's Pompadowr Huduut's Violet See Palmers Garland of Violet and more from Henderson-Crider Drug Co dated November 10, 1923.
A terse critique urges skepticism toward unverified claims and photographs. The piece warns against aiding mischief and unreliable people and notes how appearances deceive even in photographs. It cautions that enemies may be found on either street side and that a refined party invites selective guests.
The passage discusses gendered attitudes toward risk and money in England or Germany. It suggests a man bets to match others' gains in speculation, hoping to support his family, but often ends in loss while implying a wife or husband bears the price of failure. The tone reflects cautionary view of financial speculation.
Athens business directory features V. C. Loos the jeweler as a trusted place to buy fine jewelry. The listing emphasizes quality and reliability from the local shop.
A vintage ad urges customers to try Shaffer Roaca’s fine home made sausages and visit the new grocery CAS 3Y BUMGARDNER at 231 Doan Ave for beef veal pork and lard.
Etta Roynson offers trimmed and pattern hats at greatly reduced prices. For stylish up to date millinery, visit Chappelear at her emporium on South Court Street in Athens Ohio.
Mra Wim McCoy runs a successful restaurant on West Union Street near the B and depot. The establishment specializes in short orders and draws steady patronage.
Embalmer and undertaker Newsom, located at 16 West Union Street, Athens, offers embalming and funeral services. Established in 1889, the firm operates with telephone access and long local history in the Athens area.
The Gage Photo company offers a free rage folder with every cabinet sitting for this week only at 14 West Union. Astral Light Studio advertises Christmas photographs this month at half price upstairs over the old Globe Cafe. Wise's Studio urges customers to book sittings for Xmas photos now and notes that good pictures take time.
Hastings manages Standard Furniture and GlobeWernicke book cases in a trade note listing two manufacturers. The snippet mentions contact through two phones.
An advertisement from H. M. Cuppen of Athens Ohio seeks buyers for state county and township rights with a sale starting next Monday the 11th. The seller offers a farm implement sample and exclusive rights per county and promises payment for tasks like canning tomatoes and spraying and other farm chores.
The Wheeler & Wilson and Sieger sewing machines are offered with an easy payment plan for cash at the Binger Agency this month, providing affordable options for buyers.
Change of season prompts emphasis on cleaning and repairs at Athens Dye Works. The ad highlights affordable cleaning, coloring, and renovation of heavy wear like overcoats and cloaks, encouraging readers to visit the shop on Weet Street with telephone contact provided.
The piece advises airing bed linen to avoid damp, which raises illness risk. It recommends warming bottles in bed and testing moisture with a small mirror. if a cloud appears, the linen is not thoroughly dry and should not be slept on.
Cold day shoppers are urged to buy Lakesine Chamois at Henderson Crider Drug Co located at 1115-2. The ad promotes the product as a sought after item priced at $2.00 and claims lasting value from repeated use.
Use four pounds of fresh killed beef split bone remove marrow set aside for soups and puddings Wash bone and meat in salted water Boil all day then cool skim fat and strain Store stock in a cold place but do not freeze It will keep about a week for winter soups and dishes
A recipe fragment describes hollowing green peppers, soaking in cold water for days, then preparing a stuffing with cabbage carrot onion and spices. The peppers are filled and sealed with twine, boiled vinegar is added, and the process repeats weekly before aging for months.
A recipe combines chopped crinp celery onion and hard boiled eggs with cream sugar mustard and vinegar. Heat in a double boiler until creamy then fold in whipped egg whites and serve over crisp lettuce or cabbage for a tangy dressing.
A kitchen snippet describes heating sugar and margarine with egg yolks milk cherry and mashed banana, then pouring the mixture into a dish and folding in beaten egg whites before baking in a moderately hot oven.
Popular Mechanics notes a disastrous fire where several firefighters were overcome by gases. Wires connected offices to fans near the victims' heads created a rush of air that revived the asphyxiated men, allowing them to return to the fight.
A 22 acre farm near Stewart with limestone soil and a comfortable house plus out-buildings is offered at 450 dollars. Contact Earl W. Hayes Stewart Ohio for details.
Railway line introduces onboard cafe dining with meals enroute and a la carte options during Meal Hour trains. The service promises fresh dishes served in-transit. Officials tout convenient meals for travelers and added passenger experience aboard long journeys.
Sunday November 17 trains depart at 5 50 a m for the International Live Stock Expo. Special rates apply for round trips priced at 14 60 dollars good through December 9 1907. Further particulars available on request.
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