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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
8
A crowded update from Hebbardsville covers social visits in Athens and Columbus, peach trade woes, a peach social at Minnie Prest’s, and local happenings. Notables include Miss Lizzie Blackburn, J P Coe’s peach shipment, and the M C C tunnel reopening after summer troubles. Local schools start, festivals boost church funds, and residents travel to Amesville and Marietta for events.
Several from this place are attending the state fair at Columbus this week. Miss Emile Shields of Steubenville visits her sister Mrs Frank Stratton. Arthur Wolfe of Athens returns home after two weeks here. Mrs Louisa Nollan and daughter Mrs McGonagle of Columbus spend weeks at Porterfield. Bruce Fitzhugh goes home to Fairmont after weeks with relatives. Mrs Pat Murphey and children return to Chillicothe after visit. Mrs B F Smith returns from Piedmont where she visited her daughter Mrs Harrison. Harvey Welch of near Cutler dies at Sam Miller’s home from typhoid fever. Funeral services were conducted by the Odd Fellows Monday.
Sugar Creek community reports a renovated school with a new roof and plastered interior opening the new term with Miss Mary Snow as teacher. Ice cream social drew a good crowd midweek. Local visits include Mrs Pickering of Athens and Mrs Nash of Middleport. Wayne Reeves celebrated eighteenth birthday with a late Saturday gathering. Charles Norris, Carl Buck, and Milas Petty active in local schooling and drama outings. Rev. Arthur plans monthly sermons at the Christian church.
C A McGill and wife visited Will Green of Beebe on Monday. Rebecca Clark of Marietta visited W D Clark. John Mills of Lyda visited his daughter Mrs I E Rathburn. John Wooley of Amesville visited Grandma Wooley. James Copeland moved into his Hungry Ridge house after living on John Jackson’s farm near Ctica.
Miss Luella Clark baptized by Rev Childe Monday afternoon. Meryl Pierce of Dutch Ridge guests of WW MM Jetlera Phlem Biles and wife of Tupper's Plates with Asa Jeffers Sunday. Ed O'Brien of Flora visits sister Mrs J E Guthrie. Mie Smith and Fay visit Mrs Henry Mantle Dutch Ridge. Large crowd at J E Guthrie sale Thursday. Guthrie to move family to Amesville to run a general store.
The description highlights deep tones and rich textures now in front with new ideas for recognition. New styles energize the shop, replacing languor as enthusiasm rises. Displayed are market’s choice productions with price economy woven into every line.
New weaves and shades mark the dress goods department. Heavy selling expected as customers find a wide range including hop sackings granites meltons venetians zibilines cheviots broadcloths and cashmeres. Low prices and strong values touted with new table linens towels trimmings furnishings and notions.
The F. L. Preston Co. notes Frank Flinn visiting Marietta on Thursday. Belpre guests include Misa Ada Stringer with her mother and Willie Flaherty with his parents. Distant visitors J. F. Bingman from Washington, D. C., stops by relatives nearby. Numerous gatherings at Armenia Youba Little Hocking Canaanville and Columbus events. Peach harvests and canning occupy farm families as bridge stonework completes.
L C Hayes left for California. Henry Warren of Reedsville visited the village last week. Fred and ra Coleman attended the state fair Thursday. Rev Kirkpatrick to preach next Sunday at the M E church. Nora Light of Athens spent Sunday with her parents here. Mr. Baker of Athens guest of Miss Nettle Light Tuesday. Rev TN Stewart and wife visiting her son in Columbus this week. Mrs Mina Carey of Lewis and a Jacksonville friend visiting sister Mrs Jennie Pilcher. Rome high opened Monday with C R Cline as teacher. F K Coleman teaches the primary. Dr C B Taylor said he would be with the congregation only until October 1. He has many friends here who will be sorry to lose him. Mrs Sarah Carpenter found dead in her daughter’s home Wednesday morning. Funeral at M E Church led by Rev L L Cherrington.
Luhrig M and Mrs Joe Russell spent Labor Day at Nelsonville. Mrs James E Belles attended the state fair in Columbus this week. F D Ashton and family were called to Shawnee by the death of Mr Ashton’s mother. Edna Linton of near Luhrig went to Mineral Tuesday for employment. Mr and Mrs J G Mitchell visit Mrs John Newton in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Thos Francis stay with their daughter Mrs C E Faine in New Straitsville. Margerite St John returns to Columbus after summer with Mrs W Bailey.
Miss Alice Michael began an eight month term of school in Dover township on Tuesday. The Veritys of Nelsonville were guests of Z Courtney and family over Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Barker and Mrs. H M Barker visited Nelsonville daughters Saturday. Mrs. Wm Dowler and daughter of Dowler's Ridge visited Mr and Mrs Marion McHarg Sunday. Union camp meeting at Michaels Grove grows with Rev W A Zimmerman in charge. attendance rising and plans to continue next Sunday.
Louis Kelley moved his family to Columbus Clarence Sams visits friends in Pomeroy Lewis Williams from near Athens spent Sunday with his parents Elmer and wife hosted Charles Bishop of Anthony Mrs Harvey Rose of Glouster visits friends in the vicinity Rev Platzgraf and wife Chauncey guests at Sam Poston’s home last week Mrs Peter Love and her grandson George Holland visiting relatives in Alexander Henry Braydon of N C praises One Minute Cough Cure from Cline's Pharmacy after two decades of asthma treatment
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