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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1907

Page

8

Community Notices From a Busy Week in Sharpsburg Area

Charley Grim visits his aunt Cynthia Ginn early this week. Eugene Butts and Eva Jones quietly wed last Saturday. Hattie Dodds and Filla visit relatives in Sharpsburg as Mr and Mrs Oliver Hill of Bethany attend church here Sunday. A former pastor delivers an engaging sermon. Miss Jane Morrison hosts relatives and friends at home. Dana of Athens gave an entertainment for church benevolence. Wilson visits at Bohns Mills recently. Mr and Mrs Bred of Springfield traveled through the area last Sunday. Miss Luella Mansfield returns to work in Athens after four weeks with family. Rev Burjette preached a notable sermon with large attendance. Anna Crawford visits sister Mrs Earl Butts. Haddox visits brother Mr Ashcraft near the Garden. Will Hill and George Cullums discuss business here one day last week. Lew Warren and wife spend Sunday with W Parker family near Guysville.

Oliver Hill Beth Jane Morrison I. Ell Dana Athens Urija W. Wilson Bohn’s Mills Burjette Anna Crawford Earl Butts Haddox Ashcraft Garden Will Hill George Cullums Lew Warren W. Parker Guysville

Henderson-Crider Drug Stores Graceful Service Policy

A historical note praises Henderson-Crider Drug Stores for courteous service such as granting telephone use selling stamps delivering packages and providing water. The piece highlights a smiling gracious attitude as a differentiator for the chain.

Henderson-Crider Henderson-Crider Drug

Woodson Guests of Vorhes at Austin Athens Event

Mr and Mrs J P Woodson of Austin visiting Athens were hosted by Dr and Mrs B C Vorhes over Sunday. The social gathering highlighted local families and hospitality in a cordial society note.

J. P. Woodson Austin Athens B. C. Vorhes

Local Family News And Visits Across Ohio And Michigan

Michigan guests visit Mr and Mrs Henry Robinson and relatives. Clarence Murphey from Columbus visits O B Murphey over Sunday. Will Fletcher and sister Mary of Athens stay with grandmother N Fletcher. Esther Carpenter visits Ath ens Monday. William and Mrs Bowers depart for Oklahoma for winter. M E Morse and Clara McVey visit relatives in McArthur. Bert Bodkins ill with typhoid fever. Dr and Mrs B C Vorkes stay in Columbus. Hugh Reeves of Independence Kansas death relayed to former residents. William Lindley hosts a Sunday family reunion with out of town guests Mrs John Strah and daughter of Elizabeth City North Carolina and Walter Duffee from Ohio State University Columbus.

Clarence Murphey Columbus O. B. Murphey Will Fletcher Mary Athens N. Fletcher Esther Carpenter William Bowers Oklahoma M. E. Morse Clara McVey McArthur Bert Bodkins William Lindley John Strah Elizabeth City N. C Walter Duffee

Delicious Hot Choco Receives Rave Audience Consensus

The line reads How delicious expressing broad approval of hot chocolate. The ad style highlights unanimous praise from tasters and readers enjoying the beverage in a colonial period setting.

Devoe Paint Usage Opinions From Field Reports

Athens readers share how Devoe paint performed on early jobs with estimates vs actual usage. Cases include M A Thomas Lynchburg Va and Mayor W W Carroll Monticello Fla noting gallons saved, plus Gilmore Davis Tallahassee contractors praising coverage. Local social notes mention Maude Baird visiting Lenore Baird Charleston W Va and guests F C Webster and Charles Bethel.

Devoe M A Thomas Lynchburg Jones & Rogers Merkel Texas Pratt

Devoe Paints Trust in Small Samples Wins Support

A marketing note from F W Devoe & Co of New York urges customers to test small paint samples before bulk purchases. The letter highlights color accuracy, durability, and long lasting finish as key reasons to start with a trial.

Old Hocking Bridge Near Canaanville Reopens Soon

Workmen began repairs this Monday and expect to restore the Canaanville bridge to its old location. Preaching events continue biweekly with services open to all. Next Sunday at 1 30 p m, a preaching session invites the public to attend.

Old Hocking Canaanville Bridge

Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Dansizen in Marietta area

Mrs Mickle Mrs Fenn and Mrs Lena Atkinson of Marietta along with Mr Frye and his brother from near Cutler Mr Petty of Stewart and Mr and Mrs McGee of Buchtel attended the funeral of Mrs Dansizen on Tuesday joining many others whose names were not learned

Mickle Fenn Lena Atkinson Marietta Frye Near Cutler Petty Stewart McGee Buchtel Dansizen

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