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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1903

Page

14

Local residents visit relatives across Ohio towns

Mr and Mrs E L Rogers and children Alfred and Nellie spent last week visiting relatives in Chauncey G W Flinn was in Athens on business Mrs Esther D is spending days in Pennsylvania visiting relatives Mrs Clara Townsend of Little Jeana guest here Ella Bingman leaves for Roanoke Virginia to visit relatives Clarence Bingman made a business trip to Parkersburg last week Mr and Mrs J M Townsend left for Chillicothe for visits Mr and Mrs W A Bingman of Cincinnati Hill were guests of W E Bingman family Sunday Mr and Mrs Strad Noland of Little Hocking visiting relatives in vicinity Sunday Alfred Anthony Wood and wife visiting Athens and Nelsonville Junia Castle moved to residence on Thomas Fork Castie will move into house vacated by father John Stont and wife spent a few days in Athens and Luhric visiting Rollin’s ice cream supper for Bessie's birthday Frack Thurston this week Mr Wagner contemplates moving to Chauncey nd Brown and wife of Hebron visiting D Stalder family Mr and Mrs Chas Shields visiting friends in Corming Jessie Griffith and son Frank started Sunday for Frankfort Indiana mother accompanies them as far as Columbus George Koons spent Sunday with friends in Glouster

E. L. Rogers Chileren Alfred Nellie Chauncey G. W. Flinn Athens Esther d Pennsylvania Clara Townsend Little Jeana Ella Bingman Thursda Roanoke Clarencé Bingman Parkersburg J. M. Townsend Chillicothe W. A. Bingman Cincinnati Hill W. BE. Bingman Anthony Wood Nelsonville Junia Castle Thomas Fork Caatie John Stont Luhrig Mr. Rollin Bessie Frack Thurston Mr. Wagoner Chaunceyov Nd. Brown Hebron D. Stalder Chas. Shields Corning Jessie Griffith Frank Frankfort South Ora Columbus George Koons Glouster Charles Clark Philli Farm S. N. Hobson M. Lovell Oliver Linscott Albert Keirns Arthur Mondeau Cincinnati F. W. Gibson H. D. Henry D. Henry L. Fleming W. D. Robinson Rev. Wright New Carlisle Presbyterian Church Ozro Eddy Lester Snowden Bishopville J. H. Johnson Maggie Keirns Tom Buchtel George Whaley Hooper Ridge D. M. Beasley & Bro

Dowler Ridge community notes and relocations

Epworth League meetings are suspended at Dowler Ridge until spring due to leaders absent for school. A local gathering at Dowler Ridge included many neighbors and relatives, with several moving plans announced. Household visitors, church services, and local trades such as drilling and milling updates reflect a busy community week.

Local notes from Coolville and area

Herbert Humphrey made a business trip to Columbus at the start of the week. Iville lost to Trappers Plains 14 to 1 on Saturday. Attendees at the Barlow fair included Ed Carleton Louis Stewart Frank Humphrey and Mrs Addie leton plus Misses Flearine Frame and Lara Higley. Mr and Mrs Chevalier visited the Misses Beebe at Beebe on Sunday. Late Sanderson is building a new barn. White added tin to his shop for safety. Mrs Margaret Parrish sold her key to Joseph Hump. Mr and Mrs David Teeters sold their property and plan to move to Zanesville. A M Frame sold a carload of wheat last week. Mrs Hattie Bailes visited relatives earlier in the week. Dr A M Frame attended Dr Lashs funeral at Athens.

Herbert Humphrey Columbus Iville Trappers Plains Ed Carleton Louis Stewart Frank Humphrey Addie Leton Flearine Frame Lara Higley Chevalier Beebe Sanderson ER. White Margaret Parrish Joseph Hump.r David Teeters Zanesville A. M. Frame Hattie Bailes Dr. Lash Athens

Surprise party honors Rev Hysell in Marshfield

A large crowd gathered Friday evening to honor Rev. Hysell with presents and reminiscences. Other local notes include Will Russell moving his family to Summit House, Sept W A Thomas attending a Portsmouth conference, Myrtle Webster visiting from Canaanville, John McDaniel relocating to Groveport, Hiram Cooley of Athens town, Mabel Pierce visiting Zaleski, birth of a 13 pound boy to Ed Davis, and the burial of Mrs. Frank Hamilton from Clarksburg, W Va, who died of typhoid and left a husband, three children, and many friends.

Rev Hysell Old Youn Rev. Hysell Will Russell Columbus Summit House W. A. Thomas Portsmouth Myrtle Webster Canaanville Janette Duffee John McDaniel Groveport Hiram Cooley Athens Mabel Pierce F. D. Knowlton Zaleski Ed. Davis Frank Hamilton Clarksburg W. Va

CHAUNCEY BIRTH AND LOCAL NOTES

A boy born to Mr and Mrs Wesley Six on Tuesday. Iva Shirkey visiting friends in Jacksonville this week. A ten pound boy arrived at W W Hill’s home on Wednesday. Graham employed as assistant at the post office. Clarence Powell resigned to accept a clerk position at Thompson Minister’s store. Nye Lamber Co to furnish material for K P hall on Main street. John Mourn to do carpentry. Mrs Eber Hammond visiting her parents in Corning this week. Miss Lizzie Morris of Gloucester and Miss Julia Johnson of Nelsonville attended the Maccabee event here Saturday, guests of Maude Pendergrass. John Sweeney and wife of Wellston and Frank Sweeney and wife of Cresnot county were guests of L D Shields and Mrs Enoch Wagoner.

Wesley Iva Shirkey Jacksonville W. W. Hill Ie Graham Clarence Powell N Thompson Nye Lamber Co K. of P. Hall Main Street John Mourn

LYSANDER NOTES AND LOCAL BIRTH UPDATE

Charles Love and Wade of Athens visited with cats here last week. Kenneth Love, previously ill with typhoid fever, is slowly improving. Marvey Shaw of South Canaan began a seven month term of school at Rocky Point on Monday. Mrs. Penerella Hanning of this place visits her sisters in Parkersburg. Fred Finsterwald and family of Ridge spent Sunday with Deb Love. Born to Mr and Mrs Harmon Fulton, a girl, September 25.

Charles Love Wade Athens Kenneths Marvey Shaw South Canaan Rocky Point Penerella Hanning Ross James Tucker Parkersburg Fred Finsterwald Ridge D EB. Love Harmon Fulton

Vanderhoof and Parkersburg trip notes

H L McAfee made a business trip to Parkersburg Friday. Isaac Sutton and family of New England visited Wm Jeffers and family over Saturday and Sunday. Mrs J Davis and children returned to Pleasant Friday with Miss Emma Jeffers accompanying. Hannah McCall and Josie Chase attend Coolville school. Lena Van Meter returned home at Success Saturday after summer with Mrs W B Jeffers. Mell a Clark is sick with jaundice. Attendees at the ball game at Tuppers Plains Saturday were W B Noyes G O Reeder Charles Jeffers and Carl Bails.

H. L. McAfee Parkersburg Isaac Sutton New England Wm. Jeffers Tuppers Plains W. B. Noyes G. O. Reeder Charles Jeffers Carl Bails

Local residents visit, travel, and family ties in Amesville area

Nettie Curtis of Marietta spent several days this week tending farm interests near Amesville. Dr. O. G. Linscott visited Athens on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. McCune were guests of their daughter, Mrs. W. E. Smith, at Gravel Bank this week. Flora Gray of Chesterhill is listed among area residents with ties to the community.

Nettie Curtis Marietta O. G. Linscott Athens

Rev Bridwell Leads Several Days at Christian Church

In Shade, Rev Bridwell of McArthur conducts a several days meeting at the Christian church. Miss Dora Blackwell visited her parents in Meigs county over Sunday. Miss Eva Cowan has recovered from a severe quinsy attack. W L Williams of Ohio University spent Sunday at home. Harry Cramer returned to Harrisonville Missouri on Monday. After a long illness Mrs Silas Sanborn died at her parents’ home Mr and Mrs Eli Burley. Funeral at the Christian church Friday afternoon with Rev Bridwell officiating. Interment in Jeffers cemetery.

Bridwell McArthur Christian Church Dora Blackwell Meigs County Eva Cowan W. L. Williams O. U Harry Cramer Harrisonville Silas Sanborn Nts Eli

Wanted Brickyard Men for Steady Work in Roseville

Advert reads for brickyard laborers at Ohio Press Brick Co in Roseville. Position offers steady work and good pay. Apply to Superintendent by October 1 week. Traditional early 20th century labor job notice with location and contact.

Ohio Press Brick Co Roseville Ohio

Real estate investment call in Athens on Union Street

For a good safe investment in city real estate that can't be excelled in the market, call on or address R. H. at 197 West Union St., Athens, nio.

R. H West Union St Athens, Nio

Bennett McCune Marriage in Amesville Home

Edward H Bennet and Bernice G McCune were married last evening at the bride's parents residence in Amesville. The ceremony was conducted by Rev W D Robinson in a small gathering of intimate friends. The couple plan to reside in Amesville.

Edward H. Bennet Bernice G. McCune Amesville W. D. Robinson

Waterloo S. S. Convention Postponed to November Dates

The Waterloo township Sunday school convention is postponed from October 30 and 31 to November 6 and 7 to avoid conflicts with the 8 E O TA at Athens and the Athens county Sunday school convention at Marshfield. The convention will convene at Mineral. Let us have a good attendance. H. Dumaree, Pres.

Waterloo Township Athens Athens County Marshfield Mineral H. Dumaree Pres

Card of Thanks and Help Wanted Notice

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and aid during illness and death of their father. Mr and Mrs Terrill and Sisters. Also a help wanted ad seeks a good honest farmer or mechanic to take orders for graded nursery stock offering $10 per week plus expenses, box Loc Springfield N J.

Mrs. Terrill Springfield N. J

Appointment of Administratrix for Nicolas Coper

Emma F. Hiscock appointed and qualified as administratrix with will annexed of the estate of Nicolas Coper deceased, late of Athens County Ohio. Dated September 20, 1908. Notice dated October 1, 1908.

Nicolas, Coper Athens County Ohio

Portsmth Confernce Assigns Ministers

Marietta district appointments list includes R F Bishop presiding elder and numerous ministers serving churches across Athens Belpre Jackson Marietta and surrounding towns. Next annual conference set for Marietta with lay and ministerial delegates named for Los Angeles 1904 and Athens circuit led by Rev W L Slatz and Rev John S Toummine.

Marietta R. F. Bishop Albany E. B. Foutz Amesville T. F. Garett Athens W. L. Slutz Barlow A. E. Harrison Bartlett A. L. Madden Belpre L. Haas Buchtel Chester W. A. Whitmer Cheeter Hill W. A. Hunter A. Bb. Bouquard Murray A. E. McCullough Nelsonville L. B. Sparks Reedsville M. H. Needham Waterford Culmer Zaleski J. W. Orr G. E. Fisher Ohio Anti-Saloon League First Church Quarterly Conference L. ©. Haddox Returns To Third Street Church, Columbus. H. B. Westervelt Linden Heights Columbus W. D. Cherington Lancaster J. H. Westervelt Baltimore T. B. White Logan Isaaco Crook Chillicothe Thomas Jackson Los Angeles California Gray H. Bright Hirram L. Sibley W. B. Anderson Portsmouth F. A. Dapuy Ironton A. H. Snyder Kingston A. H. Norris W. V. Dick Levi Gilbert Cincinnati

Pittsburg Trust Co Offers Savin Deposits with 4 Percent Interest

Pittsburg Trust Co at 323 Fourth Ave Pittsburg Pa advertises 4 percent interest on Savin Deposits with semiannual compounding and $100 withdrawal without notice, plus 2 cent on Checking Accounts. Secured by Surplus Profits of $6,000,000.00. Also mentions Ce o 10,000,000.00 and a booklet Banking by Mail.

Pittsburg Trust Co Fourth Ave Pittsbourg

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OUT OF Town News Athens Village Ireland Dowler Ridge Epworth League Lucy Nellie Dowler J. H. Dowler J. H. Kenard John McKee Henry Lightfritz Eber Jones T. F. Dowler FP. Jones John Young Winfred Sammie Cagg Arthur Dowler Coolville Lysander SHADE Bennett-McCune Waterloo S. S Emma F. Hiscock Hastings Mr.and Mrs Nelsonville, C Carthage H. E. Stout Lourage Guysville Hasting James G. Jones Yaesth i Eters The Nors Grey Castor Brow Sam Sommer Headquarters For Bargains Athens, Ohio J. D. Rawco Zibaline Meltons and Kerseys
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