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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1901

Page

5

Local Briefs Highlight Athens Area Docket of Notables

Hon J P Wood departed for Washington DC on Monday while G A Coe visited Cincinnati on business. L C Dille of Plantsville stopped in Athens for meetings, and Mrs B F Switzer of Columbus guest of Mrs E J Jones. Notables include Hon L D Bonebrake greeting friends, Capt J B Allen at Cincinnati for Ohio monument work, and Gen Grosvenor with Major Jewett in town. A reading club event at Hotel Berry featured General and Mrs Grosvenor. Little Ina Secoy suffers scarlet fever prompting quarantine.

J. P. Wood Washington, D. C G. A. Coe Cincinnati L. C. Dille Plantsville Athens D H Moore Mire Itr Lancaster L. D. Bonebrake Columbus Frank Ballard Indianapolis James Ballard Minnis Duckler John Tysinger Trimble J. B. Allen i Chattanooga Ohio Monument Ina Secoy Chas Secoy

Ohio and Otterbein Battle to a Scoreless Tie in Silent Classic

Ohio University and Otterbein University played a 0 to 0 tie at Wester ville amid a hard fought, evenly matched contest. Referee Wilson favored Otterbein at times while Otterbein captain claimed the ball on a fumble, and Otterbein's offense and defense were stymied by strong play from Ohio's squad.

Ohio University Otterbein University Westerville Ohio Unity Wainwright Otterbein Liord Wilson

Harvard piano contest tally shows church and club groups leading

The second count in the Harvard piano contest drew strong interest with many groups in the lead, headed by Knights of Pythias and various churches. Public schools have joined the effort and plan to file ballots, with tickets due at Walker's book store as the contest continues.

Harvard Knights of Pythias Shug Christian Church M. E. Church Masons Presbyterian Church Catholic Church A.C. Club M. PB. Church Pallas Club Walker's Book Store

Kitchen Shower For Mrs Nellie Sanderson In Athens

A kitchen shower at Mrs Nellie Sandersons State street home drew nearly five hundred guests. Mrs Sanderson will keep her store clerk job until holidays then move to Columbus to join her husband and host friends at home. Also: the marriage of W J Stooke and May Ashton Saturday night at Mr and Mrs Salters home officiated by Justice Henry Logan. The couple will live on Lancaster street. Mrs Sanderson Fullerton visited Athens from Columbus last week, former resident. Mrs C E M Jennings returned from Columbus with her two grandchildren Charles and Gertrude Jennings.

Nellie Hem Sanderson State Street W. J. Stooke May Ashton Satunday James Salters Henry Logan C. E. M. Jennings Columbus B. B. Jennings Jennings Charles and Gertrude Jennings

Low Thanksgiving Rates by B. and O. S W Line

The B and O S W announces reduced fares to all points within one mile in OC PA territory for Thanksgiving travel. Tickets are valid November 7 and 28 with return by November 2. See B&O S W agents for details.

P. A B&o. S-W Ohio Central

Autumn Leaves Farewell Poem for Susie Harlow Albany

A reflective autumn piece speaks of leaves falling as mother nature calls. It mourns the passing of Susie Harlow of Albany and frames life as a brief mission with divine overtones amid the changing season.

Death of John W Lawrence From Grip Strikes Athens Resident

John W Lawrence died Sunday night at his home after a short illness caused by the grip. Born in Carthage township he lived in Athens, ran a West Dean avenue grocery business, and was the son of Horace and his wife. He leaves a wife and two children. Funeral services were held at the L E church with Rev. W. D. Cherrington officiating. Burial was in the new cemetery.

John W. Lawrence Carthage Township Athens West Dean Avenue Horace Lawrence W. D. Cherrington New Cemery

Marriage Licenses Issued in Nelsonville and Nearby Areas

Edward Hess and Mary A Reed both of Nelsonville. Isaac Y Hampton Lysander and Lula Burleigh Shade. Leonard Petty and Mayme M Parsons both of Frost. Eugene Schofield and Emma J Clif for both of Nelsonville. William Vanway and Mrs Rosa McGraw both of Broadwell. W J Brooks and May Ashton both of Athens. Charles Scott Zaleski and Minnie Hewitt Nelsonville. Henry Lewis McCargish Kimberly and Della Brandenburg Carbondale.

Edward Hess Mary A. Reed Nelsonville Isaac Y. Hampton Lysander Lula Burleigh Shade Leonard Petty Mayme M. Parsons Frost Eugene Schofield Emma J. Cliffor William Vanway Rosa McGraw Broadwell W. J. Brooks May <Ashton Athens Charles Scott Zaleski Minnie Hewitt Henry Lewis McCargish Kimberly Della Brandenburg Carbondale

Marriage Invitations for Celina Coe and John Hope Jr.

Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Celina Coe of Chauncey to Mr. John Thomas Hope Jr. of Athens. The ceremony will be at the bride’s home on Wednesday evening November 27 at Toolock. The Coe and Hope families are prominent in Chauncey and near Athens.

Celina Coe Chauncey John Thomas Hope, Jr Athens Toolock Mize Coe Gaston Coe and_ hirs T. J. Hope

Dover Township Teachers Meet At Chauncey

Dover township teachers hold a gathering at Chauncey next Saturday at 2 PM to finalize preparation for OTG work. All teachers are urged to attend and commence efforts immediately as the program is already behind schedule. James R. Welling, Sec.

Dover Township Chauncey James R. Welling

A Cavalier of France at the Opera House

Amusements note that A Cavalier of France was staged Tuesday night before a full audience. Rene de Froisac played by Mr. Spencer and Gabrielle duBois received praise. manager Slaughter secured an excellent company. Music by the university music department auditorium program tonight with proceeds to the Y W C A admission ten cents.

A Cavilier France Opera House University

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief From Croup

An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a safe pleasant remedy for winter illnesses including coughs croup bronchitis and grip claiming it acts promptly and is harmless. A testimonial from Cline's Pharmacy recounts a child with croup improving after a dose and sleeping through the night with no hoarseness the next morning.

C. B. George Winchester Strites

Fauser's meat market offers dressed chicken pickup

A fragmented notices page urges patrons to leave orders for dressed chicken at Fauser's Meat Market and mentions grocer pickups and weekly cider on Mill Road. E. G. Ancelm solicits trade while Athcoa Flour is promoted through grocers.

Fauser's

Fashion coats and wraps in Mode store colors

News for shoppers highlights dainty coats and wraps in Mode, Tan, Navy, Red and other colors. Cute coats feature stylish loose backs with prices from 75c to 3.00.

Underwear and Neckwear Sale Display in Rainbow Colors

men's undergarments featured alongside a vibrant neckwear display offering every color and style. Includes bow and string ties in four in-band, tecka and imperial designs priced at 25 and 50 cents each.

Not Called For at Athens Post Office

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Athens Ohio post office dated Monday November iv. Names include FB 0 Avonsd Mary Armstead Wm Brady L Gibbs Wm H Kuiper Geo Livingston Ray Morrison Albert Martin Edward Baker R E Potter E P Pono James Steward. Advertised letters must be mentioned to claim. C D Gist P M.

Athens Oho Avonsd Mary Armstead Wm. Brady L. Gibbs Wm. H. Kuiper Geo Livingston Ray Morrison Albert Martin Edward Baker R. E. Potter E. P. Pono James Steward C. D. Gist P.M

Fauser's Meat Market Produces Sausage In Links And Bulk

Fauser's meat market prepares fresh sausage in links and bulk. Oysters arrive in bulk from Baltimore three times weekly at Fan Otr's Incat market.

Fauser Baltimore

Bowel Slang and Glove Cleaner Advertisements

An OCR fragment runs items for sale including a patent laxative labelled Cas carets Candy Cathartic and gloves advertised by D. Zenner & Co. The page mentions Genuine tablets stamped C C UC and La Relle glove cleaner with kid gloves in various shades from a noted supplier.

C. C. UC D.zenner & Co Hte Jourig

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. F. Switzer E. J. Jones Reading Club Hotel Berry A. Grosvenor Gen. Grosvenor Major Jewett U. S. Court Myr Frank Schloss Ernest Gross E. B .Reard Elizabeth McGill W. B. Southerton C. V. Barris Gallipolis The Epileptic Hospital L. G. Haddox Third Street Misseus Ellen Mamel Wood Lancaster Mors Columbea H. H. Haning Kansas George Falloon West Mra Lacey Jacobs Jacobs Brown County Washington, Ir Mra J. R. Counter Andrew Murphy Glouster Common Pleas Court Christian Church Presbyteria Curc George Whippie Cline Ohio University and Knights of Pythias Mother Nature Tiny Susie Harlow Albany John Lawrence Dover Teachers Glace Haas Children’s Cloaks D. Zenner & CO Ohio Money To Loan Price & Sialder, Attorneys H. H. Haring Athens, Ohio I. A. Moore Main St Zanesville Third St Newark Market St Wheeling W.va Ballard Corner Court St James A. Dilts L. A. Moore C. B. Wendersons C. Demolet South Main Street Artificia Das. C.H Edna Thompson Tealons David Beasley Athacas County Seth Balderson Roy Dee
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