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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
5
Torch residents report reunions and visits from relatives, with travels to Decatur Bethel Chillicothe and Washington state. Lectures at the Baptist church and church-related activities draw attendees from Little Hocking Coolville Tupper's Plains Latrobe. Several residents plan moves or return from extended stays.
There will be a quarterly meeting October 7 at 10 a m in the M E church with a sermon by the Presiding Elder. A daughter was born Sept 30 to Mr and Mrs William M Fordham. Mrs W W Hurst is dangerously ill with heart failure. Emery Montgomery of Stewart visited the Misses Ada and Della Burke. Mrs John Johnson hosted a birthday dinner for daughter Dora age 17. Grandma DeWees visited with Mrs John Burk and family. Augusta Moss is slowly improving after a serious blood infection. Ira Burke made a business trip to Athens.
Mr J C Ours finished sawing on Henry King's farm last week and moves to Horner's farm. Henry King's new house nears completion with L A Barnhill as carpenter. John Bolin repairs his house and expects to move in soon. Mr and Mrs Edward Bolin visited Henry King and family. Miss Osa Morrison, recently ill with typhoid fever, is up again. Eliza King is in poor health. Dock Kenney and Hanford Elliott moved their hay baler to Albany and began baling hay. Daisy Barnhill and Clifford Elliott of Athens visited their parents yesterday.
Names of residents and guests appear in Amesville social notes. S. N. Hobson of Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. O M Lovell Monday and Tuesday. Pearl Beasley of Columbus arrived for a four week visit. G L Flemming left for an extended trip through New England states. F J Beasley and wife are noted with a teaching position in the public schools.
Dr and Mrs A J Learned visited relatives in Corning Saturday Rev Guy of Athens preached at the Christian church Sunday morning and evening W R Wilson of Athens guest here Friday Mrs Jane Gift of Athens visiting sister Mrs R S Dent here Rev J W Carroll filled regular M E B church appointment Sunday afternoon Mrs C L Sanders and two children visiting sister Mrs Lyong of Logan last week Mr and Mrs J W Earich returning to St Louis Mo Monday Miss Blanch Miller of McArthur visiting sister Mrs B Allen Miss Stella Woodworth of Columbus visiting parents Sunday William Border of Athens visited relatives here Sunday
A vintage advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a remedy to cure a cold in one day. It states druggists will refund money if it fails and notes E. W. Grove's signature on each box. A 2 cent price appears in the copy.
New England notes list Mrs Flora Gray of Amesville visiting Ezra Green and wife with others from Stanton James Chas Morris of Athens A B Faires of Glouster Len McDonald and wife hosted by Sunday. Charles Lewis of Athens stayed with G G Lewis family. Jim Considine of Columbus stayed with William Smith and family. Mrs Addie Linscott and Marshall and Mrs Lelia Peebles with children visited Lucy Poston. Ezra Green visited Alec Marquis near Utley. Charley Wright moved his family to Canaanville.
Nelsonville October 1 The marriage of Miss May Wolf daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Wolf of Haydenville and Waldo Chute was performed Saturday evening at 8 30 o clock in the bride s aunt s home on Columbus street The ceremony was conducted by Rev Mr Miller with only close relatives present The bride wore a gown of white French lawn trimmed with French valenciennes lace A wedding supper followed The couple will reside at the bride s parents home for the present
Mrs. J. H. Johnson and others were among the group who departed Friday evening for Chicago.
In our clothing department discover smart suits and overcoats crafted from exclusive weaves. Values listed at 10.00 to 22.00 with noted price guarantees. Also featuring boys and men’s corduroy pants, hats, fall underwear, union suits, and sweaters with strong quality at affordable prices.
The ad touts warm hosiery and underwear for women and children, highlighting MUNSING UNION SUITS and two piece garments with no advance in price. It promises improved quality and an extensive line for ladies and misses, with prices staying the same as last fall.
Ike Miller colored was arrested about 2 o clock Sunday morning by Officers Shaner and Lauderback on a charge of shooting with intent to kill James Corbett colored. Corbett was injured in the arm and fled to the mayor’s office where he told police and planned to file an affidavit. Miller is from Bone Hollow. Corbett from the rear of the A M E church. Both men work at the Lama mines. Corbett was jailed for arraignment before Mayor Sharp.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Cronanberg of Cleveland are guests of Mrs Robey and Mr Robey on Dean Avenue, staying with the latter's parents.
Marshall George Banghan shot and killed James Young after a confrontation at Young's saloon. Banghan, the local marshal, fled to Logan and surrendered. authorities plan a preliminary hearing. The incident follows ongoing saloon and anti saloon conflicts, with no witnesses to the shooting.
Nelsonville October 1 The Board of Public Service awarded paving contracts to Charles Vorhes for Jefferson and Myers streets. Vorhes bids were 1397.66 with sand 1331.09 with slack for Jefferson and 3456.64 with sand 3289.81 with slack for Myers. Vorhes plans to begin work tomorrow.
Nelsonville reports the gray team of horses from the Hocking Valley Brewing Company bolted this morning after the driver left them near the brewery. They crashed into a tree after fleeing toward Jackson's and Patton's additions, injuring one horse and damaging the wagon. A similar runaway occurred about a week earlier on Mason City hill, injuring a man in a buggy.
In Athens Dr Monetta announces a public visit offering eye fittings to relieve ailments not fixed by other eye doctors. She emphasizes expertise in fitting glasses to ease conditions that may not respond to standard treatments.
A medical advertisement touts the Doctor with 26 years of experience offering free examinations and guaranteed satisfaction. It notes hundreds of well known names fitted by the Doctor at his office.
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