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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1894

Page

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Local Notes From Union Area Social Scene

Baker of O U spent Sunday at home. Ish Barker visited Athens last week. Roach Riggs and Good visited Grandma Baker. Mrs John Smith improving in health. A singing school held at Union and another proposed. Tedrow and wife guests of I M Barker. Farmers optimistic about pike extension next year. Hudnall hosted birthday party last Saturday. Rev Scott family visiting Mrs parents and plan to settle near Marshfield. Emma MecAdams and daughter to winter with W H McAdams.

Local Moves And Social Notes In The County

Lafayette Mitchell and family relocate to Missouri and neighbors report illnesses of Mrs Waldo Baird and Mrs L Graham. Nora Munn and Mary Smith visit Mrs R B Munn while Leonard Baird stays with Sand Run friends. Albert Haislett and wife visited John Haislett’s family last week. Ollie Zeigler from Indiana moves in with sister Mrs C W Ham. Local youths form a reading club at the schoolhouse with John Hull elected president and Lizzie Higgins as vice president. Agent F C Webster says B&O SW line station agents will be uniformed immediately. he frets over caps and brass buttons but they will be worn.

Lafayette Mitchell Missouri Waldo Baird L. Graham Nora Munn Mary Smith Stewart R. B. Munn Leonard Baird Sand Run Albert Haislett John Haislett Ollie Zeigler Indiana C. W. Ham John Hull Carpenter Lizzie Higgins Canaanville School F.C. Webster

Athens residents and visitors listed in local notes

Vernie Gillilan of Athens was home per Sunday. Mrs. O. O. Barrows is visiting relatives at Frost. Mrs. M. R. Thorp of Washington D C was here last week. Geo. Jones moved into the house vacated by Mrs. T. P. Memew. John F. Bingham and wife attended the Huston Batchelder wedding at Ireland last week. Squire T W Jones called to Coolville to assist in an inquest over Josiah Wise. Charles Rhoades of Granville will preach at the Baptist church next Saturday evening and Sunday morning at 10 30 and at Frost Sunday evening. Protracted meeting begins at the M L church next Monday evening. Cottage prayer meeting on Tuesday evening at Mrs Wilcoxon's and Mrs Forester's on Friday evening.

Vernie Gillilan Athens O. O. Barrows Frost M. R. Thorp Washington, D. C Geo. Jones T. P. Memew John F. Bingham Huston-Batchelder Ireland Squire T. W. Jones Coolville Josiah Wise Charles Rhoades Granville Baptist Church M. Lk

Local Notices From Meigs County and Surroundings

Harry Stage visits Meigs County friends. Rebecca Cornish wintering with Mrs. Sarah McHarg. Mrs. Jane Fuller of Chillicothe guests here. Mrs. Mary Dowler visiting brother Marion. Isaac McHarg buys the Sophrona Fouts farm and takes possession. Owen Martin ill with tongue inflammation but convalescent. Dr. B F Hawk and family of Chauncey guests of the doctor’s brother. Mrs. Fannie McCathran and Lizzie confined to bed with la grippe. Rev. Sargent evangelist from Madison Delaware to preach at Zion on Sabbath evening November 25.

Harry Stage Meigs County Rebecca Cornish Sarah McHarg Jane Fuller Chillicothe Mary Dowler Marion Isaac McHarg Owen Martin B. F. Hawk Chauncey Fannie McCathran Lizzie la Grippe Rev. Sargent Madson Delaware Zion

Laughlin Family Attends Henrietta Phillips Funeral

Wm Laughlin and family attended the funeral of Henrietta Phillips at Clark's chapel last Friday. Mrs William Laughlin has returned from visiting her brother in Washington D C after several weeks. Herbert Beckler, a former teacher, begins his third term at this place and is welcomed back as a good teacher.

Wm. Laughlin Henrietta Phillips Clark’s Chapel William Laughlin Washington D. 1 Herbert Beckler

Leslie John joins Athens railroad work roster

In Athens, Leslie John begins railroad employment. Born last week to Jonathan Cubbison and his wife are twin boys. A fleeting note mentions K. Fl, wife of Stewart, and G. W. Flinn with carpenters from B. & T, who moved to Athens amid unclear context.

Leslie John Athens Jonathan Cubbison K. Fl Stewart Watt G. W. Flinn Ralf B. & T Carpenters Tae Akay

Local notes and upcoming meetings in Alexander township area

Effie Woodyard visits relatives near Pomeroy. Sherman Parker recovers from typhoid and resumes social rounds. Valley church E. society hears Rev Williams on the Golden Rule. Blanche Robinson teaches in Pleasanton township. County commissioners are petitioned to remove a problematic pike road from the asylum gate to John Ackley’s residence. New typhoid cases appear. calls for better disinfection. Alexander township teachers circle meets at Center Stake school, next on December 1 at 1 30. M M LeFavor teaching winter term. Mrs Tisher visiting Cincinnati friends. Mrs Elliott and Nora Light visit from Athens. Joe Boyles moves to Patterson farm. Rev Hugh Spencer Williams returns from Chicago and aids Albany C P church revival services.

Effie Woodyard Pomeroy Sherman Parker E. Society of the Valley Church Rev. Williams Blanche Robinson Pleasanton Board of County Commissioners Pike Asylum Gate John Ackley Alexander Township M. M. LeFavor John Tisher Cincinnati Frankie Elliott Nora Light Athens Joe Boyles Nelsonville R. M. Patterson Hugh Spencer Williams C. P. Church of Chicago R. Harmon Williams Albany C. P

Local notices and society brief on Wheeling trip and visits

J M Tidd made a business trip to Wheeling Friday. J E Hartnell and G Gunder were in Athens Saturday on business. Modie Wise of Sciotoville was called home by her father's death. Mrs B B Kirby of Marietta visiting her father B A Hosom. Dr A J Monahan of Hamden spent percent days here as a guest of his parents. A E Cole of Marietta was guest of J Cole's family last week. The Athenian Quartette gave a pleasing entertainment Saturday night. Effie and Mass Sorel of Reedville were guests of Mrs F B Tidd Saturday and Sunday. The farmers' institute at Coolville rescheduled to December 7 and 8. Eleven members of Coolville Lodge 560 K of P attended the institution of Lodge 670 at Long Bottom last Friday. Josiah Wise, longtime resident, died by his own hand at home early Sunday morning. funeral Tuesday under O O F direction.

J. M. Tidd Wheeling J. E. Hartnell G. Gunder Athens Modie Wise Sciotoville B. Kirby Marietta B. A. Hosom A. J. Monahan Hamden A. E. Cole J. Cole Effie Mass Sorel Reedville F. B.tidd Farmers’ Institute Coolville

Local Notices and Church Plans Near Berbe

Hattie Doan began school at Berbe on the 19th. Jessie Russell started at the Doan school house last Monday. Rev Carrie Brainard to preach at Universalist church next Sunday forenoon and evening. Titus Shotwell and wife of Ireland guests of Rev and Mrs L A Jenne on the 16th. Rev Carrie W Brainard attends Ohio Universalist ministerial association at Blanchester this week. Rev L A Jenne attended M E district conference at Vincent last week. Thanksgiving church social at Warren Patten’s residence invites all. E Rowland mustered into G A R Post Saturday. post is in good order and welcomes more members. Election results gratify Republicans. opponents warned not to attack old soldiers or tariffs.

Hattie Doan Berbe Jessie Russell Doan Carrie Brainard Universalist Church Titus Shotwell Ireland L. A. Jenne Carrie W. Brainard Ohio Universalist Ministerial Association Blanchester L. A

Mineral Echoes and Local News Wrap

Local notes report C G Bellows selling property and moving to Athens. Al bany youth attend a Mineral hop. Mrs Duffee and son J H of Albany visit relatives. Hawk and Baughman plastering Dr Harvey’s new residence. Rev Sims preached morning and at Air Line evening. Thanksgiving urged as turkeys cheap. Andrew Irwin improving after illness. Mrs Eliza Mintum, a longtime resident, died November 4 in Greenfield and was buried here. Rev Scott returned from Ohio river and filled Rev Craig’s M P church pulpit. Campbell Glaser extraordinary bargains advertised.

C. G. Bellows Athens Mineral Andrew Irwin Eliza Mintum Greenfield Hallowe'en Scott Ohio River Rev Craig M. P

Social Notes From Athens Albany And Portland

Mrs Floyd Downing visited Athens last week Della Shaw now staying with relatives in Albany Mrs Laura Wenimer visits her parents Mr and Mrs Woody in Portland Mrs Harriet Staats who stayed with her daughter for three weeks returned to Albany on Wednesday

Floyd Downing Athens Della Shaw Albany Laura Wenimer Woody Portland Harriet Staats

Woman's Christian Temperance Union notes district delegates and events

Miss Emma McVay serves as eleventh district delegate to the national convention in Cleveland. New Gambier member Mrs. Duval wishes to join union work. Miss Frances Griffin to speak in Nelsonville Logan Jackson area. The W C T U marks twenty one years this fall and plans a Majority Convention amid crusade memories.

Emma McVay Cleveland Prof Monroe Ohio Union Woman's Christian ‘T'Emperance Union Crusade Frances Griffin Nelsonville Logan Jackson W.C S. U

Methodist Church Notes Prodigal Son Sermon and Votes

Rev I M Leslie of Nelsonville visited the parsonage last week. Mr and Mrs D B Stewart have recovered from illness. Ladies Aid flower display a success. Pastor will close the Prodigal Son series next Sabbath. Marietta District Conference met at Vincent Washington county with Rev D Y Murdoch and Rev G W Burns in attendance. Prof H M Conaway was ill and absent from Sunday activities. Mrs Clara Rhea of Zaleski visited Grace Murdoch and attended college days ago. An election in the church lecture room expressed support for women seats in the general conference. forty eight votes, all in favor.

G. W. Burns H. M. Conaway Epworth League Clara Rhea Zaleski Miss Grace D. Y. Murdoch Delaware Church

Lawsuits and sentences from local court docket

Judgment for plaintiff in Vorhes vs Blake for $100. Dismissals in Belfridge vs Selfridge and Snyder vs Snyder at plaintiff or court costs. Stalder vs Weatherbee dismissed at defendant costs. Linton guilty of assault. thirty days in Zanesville work house plus $10 and costs. Owings vs Grubb dismissed at plaintiff costs. Richards guilty of assault. days in work house plus costs. Stock sale notice: Crippen Wagon Co stock purchased. debtors to settle with W Lawrence.

Wm. H. Vorhes W. W. Blake Reid L. Belfridge Kittie Selfridge Charles Snyder Mary E. Snyder Olnoon Samuel Stalder Isaac Weatherbee Frank Linton Zanesville C. H. Owings Wells Pearl Grubb John Richards Crippen Wagon Co W. Lawrence

Dr Greene's Nervara cure advertised for nervous disorders

An advertisement extols Dr Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy as a cure for nervousness headaches and various blood and digestive complaints. It cites Miss Nose McCarthy of New York City who reports relief after three bottles and claims physicians endorse the remedy from Dr Greene at 35 West 14th Street New York. It invites free consultation by letter or in person.

Dr. Greene Miss Rose McCarthy East Sith Street New York City Greene West 14Th Street

Washington Letter on Cleveland Bond Issue and Hawaii Report

Washington observers question President Cleveland authority to arbitrate China and Japan and to negotiate bonds. Critics cite constitutional limits and foreign entanglements while Admiral Walker’s Hawaii report, debated but suppressed, supports union with the United States. Republican response emphasizes Democratic borrowing and warns of political risk ahead of Thanksgiving. Logan.

Washington, D. C Cleveland Congress Carlisle Mit Hooker Mississippi Treasury Department Secretary of the Treasury China Japan Senate Great Britain Russia John Bull Gresham Mr. Cleveland Admiral Walker Washington Hawaiian Republic Hawaii United States

First annual Hocking Sunday Creek Valley Football Assn Meet

The convention gathered in Glouster on November 10 with a nine member board elected. President J. Murray Glouster presiding, vice president A. McLean New Hamburg, secretary-treasurer J. Mackinaw Glouster, and an executive committee including H. Kelso Corning C. McQuade Murray City T. Fleming Buckingham H. Campbell New Straitsville D. Love New Pittsburgh R. Moody Shawnee. Association rules will govern all games.

Hocking and Sunday Creek Valley Football Association Glouster J. Murray A. McLean New Hamburg J. Mackinaw H. Kelso Corning C. McQuade Murray City T. Fleming Buckingham H. Campbell New Straitsville D. Love New Pittsburgh R. Moody Shawnee

Change of Time for Athens Bb.& VU. B. W. Trains

The Bb.& VU. B. W. at Athens changes arrivals for west and east bound trains. No. 1 at 3:00 a.m., No. 34 at 9:17 a.m., No. 5 at 8:20 a.m., No. 4 at 1:05 p.m., No. 3 at 1:05 p.m., No. 6 at 3:18 p.m., No. 38 at 4:17 p.m., No. 2 at 10:42 p.m. Passengers on No. 34 at 9:17 a.m. can connect to Marietta and return on No. 38 at 4:17 p.m., yielding a 3 hour layover in Marietta.

Athens Marietta

Wanted Immediately House Help In Athens

Classified ad seeks a 10 percent tent girl for general house work. Apply cors at HF. M 4 Athens. Faded clothing repaired to look like new by Beier with MD fast tool. "10 cents at Ghee Phar."

Athens

Free Doctor Offers Cure by Letter from New York

Dr. Greene of 35 West 14th St New York advertises free letter consultations for nervous and chronic diseases. He claims to explain symptoms and treatment without charge and offers Dr. Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy. The notice promises strong health and appeals to distant readers and those unable to travel.

Greene West 14Th St New York City Dr. Greene

Albany Lose is Athens Gain in McKinstry Move

Albany loses a top citizen with deep ties to public works from boyhood to present. D A R McKinstry departs to Athens, where his memory and legacy in Albany will endure in local hearts. The McKinstrys will be welcomed by Athens society.

Albany Athens D. A. R. McKinstry McKinstry Albany Advance

Thankful note for mother Joan Woop's family

Cara of Thanks expresses sincere gratitude for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of mother Joan Woop. Signed by Marrie Woop and M Enoch Jones. Message notes Jones bought BP B. Latsenesa bakery in the Silom Block, Main singer, and claims to be a first class fence who sells the uber and is confident in pleasing all.

M Enoch Jones BP B. Latsenesa Bakery Silom Block Mr. Jones

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