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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

5

Personal visits noted in Columbus and surrounding towns

A stream of social calls and business trips is recorded with names such as Fred Chevalier in Columbus as a visitor, L. G. Worstell in Parkersburg on legal business, Clarence Murphey in city on business, and many others visiting relatives or staying for short periods across Amesville, Chauncey, Albany, Milwaukee, and Coolville.

L. G. Worstell Parkersburg Clarence Murphey Columbus Annie Catron Main St Cincinnati Ohio Pernna Perris

Local Notes From Friday’s Daily Society Roundup

Mr. Austin Holmes returns from Columbus after a several days visit. Mrs. Boden visits Marshfield friends. Mr. and Mrs. Sands host the former mother of McArthur and Mrs. Fred Walker who is slowly improving at Mulberry street. Miss Minnie O Bleness visits Mrs. Hutchinson this weekend. John V. Wood returns from Columbus race meet. Mrs. Dana returns from Chesterhill after instituting a Maccabees lodge. Miss Sylvia Moore visits Columbus grandmother Mrs. Root, returns Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Sissler host Mrs. Danford and Miss Danford of Glouster. Gen Grosvenor heads to See-bring for campaign speech. Mrs. Ed Baker returns from Grant hospital in uncertain condition. Taylor, Lawhead, Bush and Fuller return from Columbus via Lakeside. Mrs. James Wood Jr. goes to Columbus to visit sister Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Johnson, previously in Grant hospital, improves at home.

James P. Wood, Jr Columbus Arthur Johnson Johnson Grant Hospital

Metcalf of Coolville Visits Athens on Business

From Saturday's Daily Mr. W. F. Metcalf of Coolville was in Athens today on business.

W. F. Metcalf Coolville Athens

Relatives Visited by Miss Mabel Codding in Ohio

Miss Mabel Codding visits relatives and friends in Columbus and Findlay. Mrs. R. E. Parrish and Mrs. S. McDonald of Columbus are guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Putnam.

Mabel Codding Columbus and Findlay R. E. Parrish McDonald Columbus G. I. Putnam

Local election visits noted in Meigs County report

Hon J L Carpente voted in Meigs County option election while Mrs Lacy S Brown returned to Lancaster after a brief visit. The fragment references contemporary local civic activity and residence movements with limited context.

J. L. Carpente Carpenter Meigs County Lacy S. Brown Brown Lancaster

Local Social Notes From Athens Area

Mrs. W K. Bilett leaves for Baltimore to visit wife at home. Mrs. G D Rhea returns from Columbus after visiting daughter Mrs. Arthur Johnson. Mrs. W F Copeland goes to visit her parents in Woodsfield. Leo Bean Fred Hansen and Ellis Sibley visit relatives in Gallpolis for weekend.

G. D. Rhea Arthur Johnson Columbus Messrs Leo Bean Fred Hansen Ellis Sibley Gall Polis

Albany Social Roundup Sees Wide Weekend Visits

Sunday in Albany featured guests of Mr. and Mrs. Luckett and many visitors. Local residents: Ernest Coe from Belpre, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Johnson at Amesville, Mrs. Hiram Thompson in Canaanville, and Haning Bower and George Gregg at Columbus grand circuit races. Others include visits by the Coe family, John Joyce and daughter Varian to Marielle, James Ballard from Washington PA, and many more relatives and friends touring Albany and nearby towns.

Albany 8. V. Luckett and Family A. L. Johnson Amesville M. H. Haning W. 8. Bower George Gregg Columbus John Joyce Httl Varian Marielle George ‘Lewis Joyce

Local Residents Return Home After Short Visits

Mrs Liam Herrold left after a two week visit with her sister Mrs G Peliows for Toledo. Mr and Mrs Join Preston returned from a few days with Mr and Mrs W R L Sterritt in Charleston West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Frank Wolters left for Columbus for Sunday at home. Mr Walters works at the state accounting department and has been at the courthouse.

Liam Herrold G. Peliows Toledo Mrs. Join Preston W. R.L. Sterritt Charleston W. Va Frank Wolters Columbus Walters State Court House

Athens Visit By Logan Resident Ele Donaldson

Ele Donaldson of Logan traveled to Athens as a visitor on Tuesday, spending time in the city and likely touring local sights.

Ele Donaldson Logan Athens

Mrs F Stanley Crooks Visiting Grandparents In Albany

Mrs F Stanley Crooks of Columbus arrives in Albany to visit her grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Logan after a stay with her parents Mr and Mrs O B Murphey. Attorney and Mrs B E Sayre and Arthur returned from Neebish Michigan where Mrs Sayre and son spent summers while Mr Sayre was there for three weeks.

Everett Burenfield Pikton, Ky F. Stanley Crooks Columbus O. B. Murphey Albany Air Henry Logan BE. D. Sayre Arthur Neebish, Mich

Covltrap couple attend funeral in Nelsonville

Prof and Mrs F 8 Covltrap went to Nelsonville today for the funeral of Mr J M Parker. Mr and Mrs Join Dyer Otiss After Hibbard after a several days visit with relatives left at noon for their home in Lronton.

F. 8. Covltrap Nelsonville J. M. Parker Dyer Otiss Hibbard Lronton

Local residents visit relatives across towns

Arthur and Constance Graham taught in Canaan and spent weekend with Mr. and Mrs. L L Graham of Franklin Avenue. C D Dailey of Albany was guest of Athens relatives. D R Richards family hosted Hannah and John Richards of Gallipolis. B A Place of Ithaca and others left for Chicago for medical studies. Dr John Sprague visited Columbia. EB Walkaker staying with Fred Carpenter in Columbus. Hortense Mullin of Olean and Jennie Vineline of Grasville stayed with L H Kelley. Mrs H J Salters and daughter Alma visited Columbus relatives.

Arthur Constance Graham Canaan Townesni Ll. Graham Franklin Avenue Mr. EB. RK. Walkaker Columbus Fred Carpenter Hortense Mullin Olean Jennie Vineline Grasville, O L. H. Kelley

Golden Pennell Meets Parents in Columbus Visit

Mise Golden Pennell, recently reappointed as stenographer in Columbus, spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs William Pennell of West Union Street. Mr and Mrs F Hooper also spent time together with relatives this weekend.

Mise Golden Pennell Columbus William Pennell West Union Street

Local residents and travelers in brief movements

Mrs A C Asasi visits her parents in Zanesville. Mr C D Hopkins departs on business to Dayton. Mrs Sydnor Murchison leaves Crockett Texas after visiting the Hurst family. Attorney EB Jones travels to Columbus to attend U S court cases.

EB. J. Jones Columbus United States Court

Local Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits and Travel

Miss Amanda McKee heads to Columbus to visit sister Adella Brownlee. Gallon postal clerk Ricker enjoys vacation with A B C Jacobs of Ohio University. J G Mooreman of Cleveland and son visit. he once left the area as a decorator. Mrs Riggs and Horatio arrive from Farmer City to stay with sister Mrs John Clark. Mrs C B Clarke leaves for Logan visit with Metlor and Elmer Golden in Kenton. Edeon Cooley and two children return from Dayton after three weeks with relatives. W E Ellett returns from Baltimore to escort Mrs Ellett home. she had visited relatives two weeks.

C. D. Gist Cincinnati R. B. Hall Walnut His Chillicothe A. A. Lavelle W. V. Devitt Coolville Washington County Ashington D. C Fairount, Ill Devitt Casparisi Stone Quarry Company Amanda McKee Columbus Adella Brownlee Lh Ricker Gallon A. B.C. Jacobs Ohio University C. B. Clarke Metlor Elmer Golden Logan Kenton Edeon Cooley Cilldren Dayton Richard Barne Columbuer

Frank Murphy Leaves for Viest Visit in Columbus

Frank Murphy departed this morning to visit relatives in Columbus. Manning Coultrap spent today visiting in Columbus, appearing as a local traveler.

Frank Murphy Columbus Manning Coultrap

Local residents return from visits and trips

Mrs W B Golden came back Tuesday after a week with Mr and Mrs Bill Wells in Latrop. Dr WM Alderman returned from a month fishing trip in Michigan. Mr and Mrs George R Walker left for a week long business trip in Columbus and Cleveland. Mrs Frank Stout of Parkersburg visits here with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank S Roach on College street.

W. B. Golden Bill Wells Latrop WM. Alderman Michigan George R. Walker Columbus Cleveland Frank Stout Parkersburg Mrs. Franks. Roach College Street

Williams Visit Clears Road to Recovery at Grant Hospital

Dean H. G. Williams traveled to Columbus to be with Mrs. Williams at Grant Hospital. Her condition is much improved and she can sit up for a few hours each day.

Dean H. G. Williams Columbus

Card of Thanks for Fire Help in Stewart Ohio

Mrs Charles Wharff and daughters Maud and Edna express gratitude to those who helped extinguish the fire at their Stewart Ohio home and assisted with repairs to the damages.

Charles Wharff Maud Edna Stewart, O

Lad Killed at Lima Ball Park During Practice

Daniel Harper, 10, died at the Lima Ohio State league ball park during practice after trying to dodge a mirror held by another boy. He jerked his head back and broke his neck, dying instantly.

Lima Daniel Harper

The Way of Humanity by Ruskin

The passage argues human nature is generous yet narrow. It contrasts quick aid to a single child with inaction when faced with widespread fever due to lack of sanitation, noting that individuals resist costly public measures despite concern for many lives.

Ruskin

Russia’s Industry Lagging Behind US in Coal and Iron

Russia has abundant coal and iron but underdeveloped industries. It produces only about one tenth of the drones made in the United States and about one twentieth of the country’s coal output.

Russia United States

Brotherhood Welfare Association Concludes Vagrancy Debate

About 250 delegates attended the Brotherhood Welfare Association convention in New York as J. Bada How of St Louis was re elected chairman. A resolution denouncing vagrancy laws and backing free transport for workers seeking jobs was unanimously approved after discussions on finding employment for the unemployed.

New York Brotherhood Welfare Association Alexander Law J. Bada How St. Louis

Ancient Egyptian Maps and Early Global Cartography

The earliest known maps were wooden Egyptian tablets showing land, sea, roads, and rivers. Marinus of Tyre first applied scientific principles to mapping around 150 A.D., with Greek and Roman maps improving, though medieval maps were often inaccurate. Only since the mid-19th century could a more complete, reliable world map be drawn, though refinements continue.

Egypt Marinus Tyre New York American

Two Boys Haggling Over Two Cents Brawl Scene

The Chicago Tribune recounts a scene where a ragged boy throws two cents at another boy and challenges a fight. The exchange ends with the second boy insisting there is no point in beating someone when money can settle the matter.

Chicago Tribune

Oklahoma governor to sue Hearst over bribery charges

Governor N. Haskell plans to file suit against William R Hearst in Missouri within days over accusations of an attempt to bribe Frank S Monnett related to Standard Oil. Attorney H C Simrall of Mexico Missouri attends as Haskell's counsel.

Guthrie Okla Co. N. Haskell William R. Hearst Haskell Frank 8. Monnett Standard Oil Company Missouri Kansas City H. C. Simrall Mexico

Young Woman Killed in Louisville Street Car Crash

Sept. 30 report from Louisville describes a collision between an automobile owned by Dr Raymond Minor and a street car. Miss Katherine Hord, a prominent family member, was killed almost instantly. Robert Payne, a young society man, was crippled possibly permanently. four others sustained severe bruises. Passengers Miss Edna Harris and Ida Edelman were injured along with the host and chauffeur.

Louisville Katherine Hord Robert Payne Raymond Minor Miss Hard Dr. Payne Edna Harris Ida Edelman

Bryan Answers Roosevelt In Campaign Reference Letter

William J. Bryan writes to President Roosevelt defending his record against trust influence and pledging persistent antitrust enforcement if elected. He accuses the president of misusing funds and biased judgments regarding Governor Haskell, insisting the president cannot deny Bryan the chance to vindicate his reputation in court.

Roosevelt Haskell Rock Island, Ill William J. Bryan Bryan

Bryan Has Busy Day in Illinois Campaign Stop

Wil lam J. Bryan arrived in Rockleland Illinois after a long day traveling through towns. He spoke 10 minute addresses at Carroll Boone De Witt and Clinton to large crowds and urged Democrats with upbeat political reports. He touched on trusts tariffs and campaign contributions and mentioned Taft and Roosevelt. He prepared a written reply to Roosevelt’s Sunday letter during the trip from Sioux City to Davenport.

Bryan Rockleland Ill Towa Willam J. Bryan Carroll Boone DeWitt Clinton Mr. Taft Roosevelt Sioux City Davenport Roosvelt

District Attorney to Probe Cleveland Article Sale

Jerome announced an inquiry into the sale of a Cleveland campaign article published by the New York Times. Hastings initially vouched for the article's genuineness but withdrew the voucher, and the Times has submitted the matter to the district attorney.

Jerome New York Cleveland New York Times Hastings Times

Maneuvers End As Wisconsin Guard Deploys Home

Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind September 30 troops from the Wisconsin National Guard and Twenty-eighth United States Infantry entrained while Kentucky and Michigan units joined regulars in maneuver exercises. All troops except the Tenth United States Infantry departed before noon.

Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Wisconsin National Guard Twenty-eighth United States Infantry Kentucky Michigan Tenth United States Infantry

Athens Social Guests Highlight Week at Mrs San Preston

Mrs. Fred Preston and Mrs. Byron Wolfe of Athens were guests of Mrs. San Preston this week, joining social visits and gatherings.

Fred Preston Byron Wolfe Athens San Preston

Funeral Attendees For J Parker List Out-of-Town Guests

The out-of-town attendees at J Parker s funeral services Monday afternoon included Mr and Mrs Frank Chiide from Calliscothe Mr and Mrs Charles Keynes from 14 yen Mr and Mrs A Bethel from Athens Mrs Charles Reynolds from Ja can Prof and Mrs PF Coultrap from Athens

Frank Chiide Calliscothe Charles Keynes A. Bethel Athens Charles Reynolds Jacan PF. $. Coultrap

Coakleys Visit Relatives in Logan

Mr and Mrs Saul Coakley visited relatives in Logan the first of the week.

Saul Coakley Logan

Miner and Family Traded Arguments This Week

Residents Dr. and Mee of Carbon HI and Mrs. Donnie Boles of Doanville were involved in a disagreement that stretched through the week, according to local reports.

Miner and Mee Carbon HI Donnie Boles Doanville

Rev Giglow Delivers Address on Initiative and Referendum

Rev Herbert Biglow spoke to a sized audience Monday evening at the house. He discussed The Initiative and Referendum and criticized Senators Rose and Site Representative Crawford for their attitude toward the last legislature. The attentive listeners gathered to hear the remarks.

Herbert Biglow Rose Crawford

Miskell Plans Trip To Different Towns

J A Miskell of qt 57 ca nehccoal aganlary aims to take parties to the different towne for unspecified purposes.

J. A. Miskell Differnt

Abdominal Operation Performed by Dr Welch

Mrs Leonard Pyle was brought to the city for an abdominal operation. Dr C B Welch performed the procedure.

Leonard Pyle C. BE. Welch

Sidney Sharard Visits Sister in Alpena

Sidney Sharard a clerk at the Dew travels to Alpena to visit his sister Mise Scharard.

Sidney Sharard the Dew Mise Scharard Alpena

Wisiness Man J. W. Butts Seen in City

J. W. Butts a Wisiness man from Chauncey was in the city on Tuesday.

J. W. Butts Chauncey

Springfield House Doctor Returns After Visit

Renzo Nelson a house doctor at the ity hospital in Springfield returned to the city Tuesday evening after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Nelson.

Renzo Nelson Theity Hospital Springfield Con Charles Nelson

Camden Barron Visits Wife During Weekend Trip

Camden Barron visited his wife who was staying with her parents at M over Sunday and returned home Monday.

Camden Barron

Barber H. J. Hunley Heads to Athens to Vote

Deanville resident H. J. Hunley traveled to the city on Tuesday as he prepared to cast a ballot in the upcoming Athens election.

H. J. Hunley Deanville Athens

Arm Amputated After Typhoid Paralyzes Limb

Mr. Calvin Carrier of Jobe was brought to the hospital Tuesday after a severe bout of typhoid fever left his arm paralyzed, necessitating amputation. The operation was performed by Dr. Hyde Tuesday.

Calvin Carrier Jobe Hyde Oak Wooch

Prayer Meetings Across Churches Seek Victory in Election

Churches held hourly prayer meetings throughout Tuesday praying that the election would yield a victory for the dfya.

Dfya

John H Walker Seeks National UMW A Presidency

John H Walker, president of UMWA Local 12, is a candidate for president of the national UMWA to succeed Tom L Lewis. Walker says he will not seek Illinois presidency but aims at the national post, backed by Illinois miners totaling about 60 000. Lewis, an Ohioman, currently holds the national office. more candidates are likely.

John H. Walker U. M.W. of A Tom I Lee Walker Ilinois Fional Tom L. Lewis Lewis Ohio John Mitchell Mr. Walker

Beagle for Sale by Der bywood No 103154

Full blooded beagle ready to run this fall. Registerable, both sexes or in pairs. Contact Horace Knowles, Thockingport, Q. 23t4wkly.

Derbywood A. K Horace Knowles Thockingport

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred Chevalier O— C. A. Snow Daniel Fleming James Linott Miss Bess Birge Mrs. M. T. Ellis Hazel Krapps James Pryor McVey Hogg W. E. Moler W. G. Shaffer Earl Webb John Hubler and Son John Gillett Missour Maria Allen George Duffee Milwaukee G. W. McDaniel M. A. Maxson Ed Mayon Decatur, I Marietta Austin Holmes W. H. Boden Marshfield J. R. Sands McArthur Fred Walker Mulberry Street Minnie O'Bleness Fred Hutchinson John V. Wood John P. Dana Chesterhill Sylvia Moore E. D Root J. J. Sissler C. H. Grosvenor Seebring Ed Baker L. Taylor A. T. Lawhead F. W Bush D. D. Fuller Mr. Taylor Lakeside GARDA Malinda A. Akers Basham Cardus Ladies Advisory Dept Ancentnee Medic. O de Chattanooga Tenn W. EK. Bilett Baltimore W. F. Copeland Mrs. Abedshert Woodsfield Ernest Coe Belpre Rich Hiram Thompson Canaanville Board Thompson T. W. Coe C. L. Jones Mr. D. C. Cornwell Chilliethe James Ballard Mrs. Schmidt Washington, Pa O—Charles Fletcher E. R. Lash, Jr Sulphur Lick Springs H. G. Floyd Ralph P Jennings C. E. M. Jennings James Brattin Middleport Leander Harris Huntington Allison Jones Sylvanus Jones A. B. Moore Leo Farrell Loveland A. E. Moore and Daugh Ter Sylvia Pittsburg Mes. Taft Dixon Louise R. C. Fulton Dixon Fulton Charles Grim Jerseyville Ansley, Neb William and Atwood Sloan Cora Woody Bagnar Greenfield Misa Nettie Siske D. A. McKinstry J. H. Winn Mt. Carmel Hospital Ah C. D. Dailey Athens Relatives D. R. Richards Hannah and John &. Richards Gallipolis B. A. Place Ithaca Hi.ll. Wickham Harry O'Dieners Chicago Place John Sprague Columbia H. J. Salters Alma F. Hooper Mrs A. C. Asasi Zanesville C. D. Hopkins Sydnor Murchison W. F Hurst Crockett, Tex J. G. Mooreman and Son Mr Mooreman Clark Riggs von, Horatio Farmer City Riggs John ¥. Clark Richland Avenue W. E. Ellett Daliimere Beverly Nursery W. T. Mitchell & Son Nurcerymen Beverly Dillinger White Mountain Omaha S. M. Denison E. Main &J Chillicothe, Ohio Tia Taft God Comeys Connie Eo Darmstadt Shoop Dr. Shr Thronane All Henderson Crider Drug Earl Lama Jennie Wright O. W. HW. Wright Ethyl Mitchell Clint Shafer Orle Rider Chicion Giglow
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