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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
15
The report notes that Pr Judge A. W. Lynch was a Columbus visitor on Wednesday. It also states Mrs. William Spears is seriously ill with pneumonia at her Sunnyside driveway home.
Dr. W N Alderman was a Cincinnati visitor on Wednesday, according to local society notes. He spent time with acquaintances and attended a brief meeting downtown before returning home.
Mrs. Carl Berry and Mrs. E Ray Lash Jr are spending a few days in Columbus as guests of friends.
Mrs. William Farrel departed this morning to visit Mr. and Mrs. Beck in Logan.
Mrs W R Phillips and her daughter are visiting her grandparents Dr and Mrs L P Primrose in Nelsonville.
Mrs W G C Loos leaves at noon for Columbus to be a guest of Miss Elizabeth Logan for the remainder of the week.
Mrs G D Walker visited Gallipolis after a social view with Mr and Mrs Scott Haney, sharing news of the outing and keeping early 20th century social confidences.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Daggett entertain Mrs. Daggett’s mother Mrs. Jacob Hoffman of Chillicothe as a guest.
Charles Armstrong of Ward West Virginia arrived here on Wednesday and will stay through Thanksgiving as a guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Armstrong at Hebbardaville.
Mrs A J Crawford and Mrs Frank Keintz of Glouster were guests of friends here on Wednesday.
Mrs Swan Dent of Millfield spent Wednesday in town as a guest of relatives, staying with family and enjoying the visit.
Mrs J A Holmes and Mrs Silas Hedges are visiting in Mirsafegd as guests of Mrs Isaiah Baker.
Mr. Charles Scaniin of Columbus is visiting for a few days as a guest of Thomas Rosser on East Union Street.
Mrs. Charles McVickers is confined to her Palmer street home with a severe case of tonsillitis, affecting her daily routine and requiring rest and care.
Miss Annie Crawford of South Canaan is visiting her sister Mrs. Burch on Palmer Street for a few days. Attorney BE. T. Rose was a business visitor in Chauncey yesterday.
L G Woratell left yesterday for Point Pleasant West Virginia on legal business. T B Orms of Cleveland was in Athens on business Thursday. Mrs L M Hogg visited Marietta Thursday. Eli Roush longtime township constable resigned to move to Columbus and accompanied the remains of his brother-in-law Samuel Armstrong to Glouster for interment tomorrow.
Friday notes show Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Martindale returning to Columbus after visiting D. H. Williams. Mrs. H Hooper improves slightly from laryngitis at Angel Avenue home. Clement Hooper also returns home to Columbus after a few days with relatives. A. C. Gault and daughter of Dexter visit Mrs. A. W. Tewksberry. Floyd Dixon returns to Quincy West Virginia after staying with his parents. Judge A W Lynch C O Moore A M Lewis A R Bell and J K Taylor were in Columbus on business. Miss Mary McEllroy of Albany visits Mrs. Isabella Kurtz on North Congress Street. Samuel Armstrong dies at the state hospital. Armstrong relatives Fred Armstrong of Illinois and Maude Lehew of Johnstown Pa. are in town for the death. Arthur Wolfe Charles DeMolet and Charles Slaughter returned Thursday.
Evening from a several days hunt near Lottridge. They brought back the limit. Miss Bess Putnam Whipple of Duluth Minn arrived Thursday evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. John V. Wood. Treasurer E. C. Woodworth visited Columbus Thursday. Mrs. Mary Laughlin and son Dewey returned from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dillinger. Thomas Rosser and Charles Scanfin returned from two days' hunt with 69 quail and 20 rabbits.
Attorney E D Davis of Gallipolis was in the city today on legal business. Mrs David Kalme of St Louis arrived Thursday staying with Mrs P C Leete on University Terrace before visiting Parkersburg. Mrs Kalme was formerly Miss Mary Tully of Parkersburg. Mrs Ollie Schneeberger of Rosville is visiting her aunts Mrs M A Vickers and Miss Inez Alexander on Morris Avenue.
The column lists numerous residents traveling for business and visiting relatives in Athens and nearby communities. Names include William Harrington going to Athens, Miss Mazie Archibald, Fred Finsterwald, Sidney Dye, and Mrs. Florence Whalshethens among others, with multiple guests staying in Athens during the period and mentions of convalescence and Thanksgiving plans.
Bishop D. M. Moore of Portland Oregon was the guest Sunday of Mr and Mrs Alex Neilson and other relatives in Cincinnati before leaving for South Carolina to attend the southern conference and continuing business in Cincinnati.
Mr. C. D. Hopkins traveled to Cincinnati on Sunday to check on Miss Sylvia Moore. He reports she is slightly improved and expresses some hope for her recovery.
Mrs. Etta Culp of Columbus visited here Sunday. Miss Cosette Dye left for Columbus to stay with relatives. Irene and Leon ard Johnson of Trimble visited their aunt A. L. Johnson. W H Bethel of Convoy moved his family to the city. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moler returned from Jackson County. Miss Lou Marshall of Coldwater, Mich, visited Emaline Thomas. Laurie Bridges of Glouster spent Sunday here. Mrs. E B Bradley returned home Saturday after a week with Rose Farm relatives.
A. P. Warner of Duplex Press, long with the company, has overseen the erection and instruction of the new Cox Duplex press. He pioneered the first Cox Duplex here and, with his patient teaching, earned warm friendships as he prepares to depart in a few days.
Railroad land giveaway in Texas promoted by Carl Hayes of Stewart Ohio. Free land from state donations to build a railroad through rich areas, with claims of yields from $100 to $600 per acre. Also selling state school land at $1 to $5 per acre and Panhandle land at $8 to $15 per acre. $75 secures 1,000 acres at $3 per acre with 40 years to pay.
Bulletin notes the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago from November 30 to December 7. Ohio Central Lines agents will sell round trip tickets at about two cents per mile on November 28 30 December 1 2 and 3 with return travel allowed until December 9. Daily sleeping cars depart Chicago in the morning and return nightly at 8 30. The trains offer excellent cafe dining service on Ohio Central Meal Hour trains.
A notice invites readers to obtain a sample and exclusive on their county from H. M. Crippen sole owner and manufacturer based in Athens Ohio.
The Gage Photo company offers cabinet photos at half price for a limited week. Astral Light Studio hosts Christmas photo specials this month at half price. From November 22 to December 1, enlargements of notable Athens residents will be exhibited at the studio above the old Globe Cafe, featuring water colors Sepias Crayons and more. Wise's Studio also listed.
Hastings manages Standard Furniture and Globe-Wernicke book cases, handling inquiries by phone. Both items prompted customer calls as part of the sales process.
Wheeler & Wilson and Singer Sewing Machines offered with easy payment plans or cash options. Singer Agency.
Ill at home with typhoid fever, Joe Martin of Athens Lumber Co. improves and goes out. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Storer of Columbus visit Ed Schioss. Mr. and Mrs. John Kale and family host Mrs. J. L. Phillips and daughter Mary of Chillicothe. Miss Lucile Black, Nelsonville teacher, celebrated Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Lee. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Cornwell of Guysville shopped. Cornwell praises B and O train service. Dudley Voller of Corning greets friends. Mrs. F. W. Bush returns from Parkersburg visit.
Mrs A L Johnson of 21 Morris Avenue Athens Ohio attributes relief from chronic kidney pain and lumbago to Doans Kidney Pills. She recalls morning backache dizziness and stiffness eased after use with consistent at home availability and quick relief. Sold by Hendersons drug store and other dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for US Remember the name Doans and take no other.
Mild bowels action advocated for habitual constipation with a single dose of Dean's Regu lats. Patent ad notes treatment is effective and priced at 25 cents a day, prompting readers to ask their druggist.
A column from Atchison Kansas exposes thoughts on sympathy as artificial, society's search for charm, and the contrast between animal beauty and human vanity. It notes women in fashion and men neglecting talk, urging neatness despite social pretensions.
Laundry notice announces cleaning pressing and repair services at Joe Johnson's Press Shop located over Fulton's grocery store.
Overcoats and winter suits are pressed and reshaped on short notice at Athens Dye Works. A prompt cleaning service promises a noticeable improvement in appearance.
The article lists apple varieties suitable for cooking and eating including Early Harvest Yellow Transparent Crimson Beauty Early Joe Garden Royal Jeffries Kinkead Master Fall Wine Rambo Celestia Grimes Golden Evening Party Belmont Stayman Winesap Stuart's Golden and others. It praises eating quality and culinary use while noting acidity sweetness and tree vigor. It cites Downing calling the apple the world renowned temperate fruit and cites A B Alcott on good apples for children.
H. L. Wheaton advertises Columbia No. 6 batteries at 20 cents each with a call to readers to visit the store. The notice emphasizes a low price and urges customers to buy now.
A mother reassures her daughter that they surviving on love despite poverty. The daughter asks about money and salary, and the mother explains their early struggles. She vows to confront any penniless adventurer if he returns to the house.
Mrs Wm McCoy operates a busy restaurant near the B and O depot on West Union street, specializing in quick short orders and drawing steady patronage.
Train departs Athens at 5 50 a m for the Chicago International Live Stock Exposition. Tickets to Chicago go on sale November 28, 30 and December 1 2 3 with return by December 9 1907. Round trip fare from Athens 14 60. Information from F S Bean and J P Blackwood agents.
Newsom, Embalmer and Undertaker, located at 16 West Union Street, Athens, advertises services with phone number 84. The firm has been established since 1889.
A local ad urges readers to try Shaffer and Roach’s homemade sausages and visit the new grocery at 231 Dean Avenue. Dressed chickens spare ribs choice pork and beef celery lettuce and cranberries are offered.
Etta Roynson clears remaining trimmed and pattern hats at cost and less. For stylish millinery visit Mrs. E. KE. Chappelear at her emporium on South Court Street in Athens Ohio for up to date selections.
An ointment advertised to stop itching instantly claims to cure piles eczema salt rheum tetter itich hives herpes and scables and is available at any drug store.
An old time advertisement promotes Vv. C. Loos the jeweler in Newton offering guaranteed rings and urging customers to view the window display to assess quality.
A hotel in Chicago showcases a box-like heater that cooks eggs in about 90 seconds with electricity. The chef preps the eggs in view of guests using a wall-supplied power source. Originated by Professor Radtke of Armour Institute. Rink opens at 7 p.m. Gents 25c. Ladies 11-2.62
An advertisement declares a sale of state county and township rights starting next Monday the 11th. It invites offers and promises pay for farm tasks including canning tomatoes, praying, cooking feed, scalding hogs, drying fruit, hauling water, whitewashing, fighting fire, and smoking.
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