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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1903

Page

21

Strouds Run Church Services and Local News

Sunday preaching held at the Free Methodist church led by Rev. Hopkins. Visitors included Robert Brown of Calvary Morgan county visiting his brother C. M. Brown. Mrs. Freeman King and Mrs. Amariah Burchfield listed as sick. Della Finsterwald teaching a successful school term at Strouds Run. Will Clester and wife of Sand Ridge visited. Freeman King rents Wm. Millers farm for the coming year. California Prune Wafers advertised for health cleansing and blood purification at 100 for 25 cents.

Free Methodist Church Rev. Hopkins Robert Brown Calvary Morgan County C. M. Brown Freeman King Will Clester Sand Ridge Wm. Miller Amariah Burchfield

Big Run Assault Report Involving Ax Wound

In a hand to hand encounter last week Alex Grewey was struck on the head with an ax by Elmer Rogers causing a severe wound. Mrs. Alex Root and her young son Dewey visit Athens with her husband who attends the O U. Mrs. John Jewell and three children visit Mr and Mrs A J Lav erty at Athens. After Sunday with her parents Miss Weltha returned to her school at Stewart. W W Jackson and son Harry were Athens callers Saturday.

Alex Grewey Elmer Rogers Alex Root Dewey Athens O. U John Jewell A. J. Laverty Miss Weltha Stewart W. W. Jackson Harry Wm. Kerr Columbus James Clarke Charles Wood Luhrig Bob Cooper Tom Cox Lyndale Joe Mason George Mason Bishopville Helen Clarke Sadie Evans Gertrude Seiler Cincinnati Silas Moody Nelsonville Otto Ramsey Alva Shields Pleasant City George Boothman Chauncey Marcus Grossman Ralph Deane Murray City Jake Root

Bethany Births and Local Social Notes Outline

Bethany reports the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Grant Russell on the ninth. Grandmother Grubb’s illness has worsened. Mrs. Barnes of West Virginia visits her son J. W. Barnes. Miss Hattie Dean of Frost visits Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norris. Miss Ida Grubb returns home after a stay with Mrs. Bessie Shull in Coolville. Miss Lola Townsend visits her parents. Mrs. Nettie Nickoson and Miss Iva Windsor visit Coolville last week. Wm. Hursta and J. W. Barnes attend to business in Parkersburg. Fred Frost has added a new story to his residence.

Grant Russell Grubb Barnes West Virginia J. W. Barnes Hattie Dean Frost Charles Norris Ida Grubb Bessie Shull Coolville Lola Townsend Charles Townsend Nettie Nickoson Iva Windsor Wm. Hursta Partersburg Fred Frost

Piano Lessons Free Offer Prompted by Dispatch Page

The Pittsburg Sunday Dispatch advertises piano lessons at no charge. Readers are directed to page 6 for the full offer and details about enrollment and scheduling.

The Pittsburg Sunday Dispatch

Local Social Notes From Trappers Plains And Nearby

Mrs. Hattie Bails and children visited Perry Haning located in Trappers Plains on Sunday. Dr A Bentz spent a few days in Columbus. B H Person of Middleport visited his brother J B in this area. Miller Beam and family visited relatives at Garden Sunday. Myrta and Elma Stout ran a business trip to Tuppers Plains Saturday. Mrs Mabel Bentz Ollie Haning and Emma Person visited friends at the Meigs county infirmary recently. J E Stout returned from Athens Saturday where he attended court.

Hattie Bails Trappers Plains Perry

Social Round of Visits and Dinners At Hollister

Miss Florence Mason hosted a six o clock dinner in honor of her cousin George Mason of Mountville. Numerous locals and visitors, including Miss Stella Nayle and Miss Mabel Mason, shared meals and social visits with relatives and friends across Hollister and nearby towns. The gathering featured dancing and a late supper after the dining room opened at ten.

Florence Mason George Mason Mountville Stella Nayle Sarah Richards Mabel Mason Joe Mason Trimble Cornelia Smith Estella Davis Jacksonville Nellie Jolley Marshall Latimer Lena Will Moody Millard Evans Chauncey Lena Latimer

Lost 200-Pound Poland China Sow in New England Ohio

A fine Poland china sow weighing about 200 pounds is lost. Finder should notify David Copeland in New England Ohio. Passed date Nov 12-12.

Poland David Copeland New England Ohio

Social Notes From Lottridge Across A Week

Mrs Jane Russell of Athens spends the week with relatives here. Carl and Earl Kincade visit their cousins Archie and Ralph Dunfee of Youba. Wm Jeffers in Marietta for cancer treatment. Several local visitors include Harrison and Aaron McGrath of Jason, Miss Hattie Ackley of Lodi, Rose Price of Bethany, and Nora Barstow with son Harry of Haydenville. Preacher Rev Crabbpe delivered at Lawrence Chapel and plans another service in two weeks.

Carl and Earl Kincade Archie Ralph Dunfee Youba B. Ballard Parkersburg Wm. Jeffers Marietta Harrison Aaron McGrath Jason Conrad Steinmetz Hattie Ackley Lodi Rose Price John Price Bethany Joseph Chase L. D. Castle Sam Kirkenudall South Canaan Suandey Crabbe Lawrence Chapel Nora Barstow Harry Haydenville Milo Rannion Roby Kirkendall

Exodus of Miners as Ohio Coal Fields Ramp Up

New Straitsville reports from mining regions across Ohio show heavy coal mining activity and railroads moving all available supply. Most miners remain at work while a few shift to other fields. no material job losses expected due to work distribution and cooperation with corporations and the Ohio Mine Workers Association. Labor troubles are unlikely this year and coal supply is expected to meet demand with stable prices through winter.

New Straitsville Ohio Ohio Mine Workers’ Association Slabor

Parkersburg visitors and local social notes

Mrs Winters and daughters Frances and Inez visited Parkerstown with Mrs Batchelder calling on relatives at Qualey. Willie Flaherty of Belpre, Rene Giddings of Decatur, Frank Moore from Nelsonville, Emmon Chambers and Cora Riggs of Little Hocking, and Alva Barrows from Nelsonville were seen visiting or at home. Farmers prepare for winter as corn is stored and fuel stocks built. wheat looks poor and a large harvest is uncertain.

Frances Inez Parkersburg Margaret Batchelder Qualey Willie Flaherty Belpre Rene Giddings Decatur Clara Daugherty Frank Moore Nelsonville Emmon Chambers Cora Riggs Little Hocking Alva Barrows Hocking Valley Michael Flaherty Athens

Millfield News Roundup of Local Visits and Hazing

Estella Woodworth and Charles D Learned of Columbus visit here with family. Athens visitors Addie Finsterwald and Louis Rus sell spend weekends with kin. Midshipment dismissals at the Naval Academy linked to hazing. A University of Maryland Dental student found dead with roommate unconscious after hazing injuries.

Naval Academy University of Maryland Dental School

For Sale Local Furnishings and Stove at Dr. ae Residence

For sale one walnut bedstead one baby’s bed one large cooking range for coal or gas in perfect order new coal heating stove Singer sewing machine in order price ten dollars Petelberry at Dr ae residence No 4 nov 4 4w.

Singer Dr. Ae Eee

No Shade No Shine November Catarrh Advice

An English author notes November brings gloom and catarrh, a constitutional disease linked to scrofula and consumption. The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a proven remedy that cures catarrh and may prevent consumption when taken early, calling it America's Greatest Medicine for America's Greatest Disease.

Hood America

Six Butte unionists to dine with the president at White House

Six members of a Montana labor union from Butte will travel across the country to meet the president in the White House for a dinner on November 1.

Butte, Montana White House

Local doctor promises a cure for consumption in Athens notice

Dr M L Mansfield of Kearney Nebraska promotes a lung disease remedy claiming a 15 year specialization and a guaranteed cure for consumption. He offers free consultation and will relocate to Athens Ohio after November 15 to meet patients at a clinic above Cline's. Office shown as an ai ansfeld, M D with dates noted November 2 to 4.

M. L. Mansfield Kearney Neb Athens Cline An Ai Ansfeld M. D

Former President Cleveland Praises Election Results

Former President Cleveland declared that as an old fashioned Democrat he was very pleased with the election results. The remark reflects his satisfaction with the outcome and support from party ranks.

Cleveland

Hocking Valley Sets Fourth Annual Live Stock Excursion

Hocking Valley schedules its fourth annual international live stock excursion in Chicago Illinois from November 25 to December 5. On November 7 the railroad will offer a round trip fare one way plus two dollars for exhibitors presenting certificates signed by the exposition General Manager to secure 27 tickets.

Chicago Ill Hocking Valley

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OUT OF Town News Athens County Strouds Run Della Finsterwald Stroud’s California Alfred Hollister Buck’s Heaters Athens, Ohio Lottridge Jane Russell Lonna Rannion Annie Rangin Leander Stout Maggie Stout Vida Stout Fanny Hecox Chester Mrs. Gardner H. E. Stout First National Bank Ireland Millfield Estella Woodworth Charles D. Learned Walter Ackley Messrs Ernest Dafr and Louis Russell Addie Finsterwald E. H Corning Mabel Woodworth Prince Dixon Chauncey Satur W. R. Wilson Rev. Cheadle M. E L. B. McDaniel Wm. Kiger Glouster S. W. Cass Norval James, Jr Emmett Karich White Rock Oil Co W. H icKee H. C. Higley Co County Hospital D. D. D. Company Dearborn Street Illinois W.H. McKee W.C. Higley Coolville, Ohio Ohio Central Lines Central Passenger Association Navy Bonkiot H. Ingersoll Dept Maiden Lane New York Newton & Briley Ame Jewelace Elk Hotel West Union St., Athens, O Oflta
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