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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
8
Local notes list Miss Carrie Frye and Mr Wiley Fichbaugh of Columbus visiting her parents. Several residents travel to Columbus for visits and events including Lena Mason, Miss Verna Johnson, and Miss Fay with Master Homer. Others attend the State Fair or study in Cincinnati, Columbus, or at O U, with relatives hosting guests.
Mrs. J. C. Butler and her young son returned to their Columbus home Saturday after a three week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Landis on Stimpson avenue. They were accompanied by Mrs. Butler's sister Miss Lillian Landis who will attend the State Fair.
Mrs. Frank Schloss left Monday for Chicago for a long visit with her daughter Mrs. Michael Stumpf. Mr. Israel Putnam returned Monday from three weeks with relatives in Detroit and elsewhere. Mrs. Luella Dittler and her sons Harlie and Clarence, with Mrs. Sadie Jack, visited relatives near Downington Sunday.
Mrs J W Sanderson and children from Uniontown Pa visit her parents Mr and Mrs M F Hearn in Athens. Rev Thomas Drake of South New Lyne Ohio 65 stops in Albany and Athens recalling old friends and 36th O W L comrades. Several local residents and visitors are noted including Mary and Anna Williams, Cassie McKinstry, Ma bel Codding, Inez Alexander, and visits to Magnetic Springs Jamestown and Columbus.
Miss Maude Walker visits Mr and Mrs Scott Haney in Gallipolis. Mrs Mary Cline and two children visit sister Mrs J M Roach in Glouster. Gus Townsend visits friends in Meigs County. Mr and Mrs Charles Smith of Cleveland return home after a week with Athens relatives. Willie Cline attends the State Fair in Columbus. Miss Maud Robbinett of Albany visits cousins Bessie and Willie Cline. Miss Maud Robinett of McArthur returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs W E Moler.
Mrs. Mary Cline came home Friday after spending a week in Albany visiting relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Rossetter and their two sons depart tomorrow for a week long visit in Columbus.
Mrs. Alston Ellis and her niece Miss Ellis Cox depart tomorrow for Put-in-Bay and Cedar Point to spend the rest of the week away from home.
Mr Everett Neff of Albany visited Mrs Verna Johnson Sunday and Monday, staying for talks and social time in a local household.
Mrs Charles Duffee of 127 East Naughton street Columbus Ohio returns home yesterday after a three weeks visit with relatives and friends here.
Reminder notices a prayer meeting to be held at the Presbyterian church this evening at seven o'clock. Parishioners are urged to attend for spiritual reflection and communal prayer.
Mrs James Robbins and her son Minor departed for a week long visit with Mrs Della Blackstone in McArthur.
Mrs. E. E. Needham arrives back from an extended visit with her daughter Mrs. C. W. Hogle in Sharon Pennsylvania and plans to reside the winter with Mrs. C. C.
Athens County Anti-Saloon league held a meeting in Athens on August 27. Miss Daisy Caffery and her mother visited friends here last week and Miss Caffery spoke at the M E church. The Swain’s grave Sunday school picnic on August 31 was well attended. Funeral services were held August 31 for the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James Kelly of Luhrig, conducted by Rev. Goodrich. Also on Sunday a funeral for Mr. Allen Albaugh of Luhrig, led by Rev. Beck with two assistants. A quiet wedding occurred last Thursday at the home of Mr. Theodore Hawk as James G. McKibben and Miss Jenola Atkinson, both of Zaleski, were married by Rev. J G Tedrick. Friends extend congratulations.
Mr and Mrs Charles Cray of Athens moved to Guysville Monday. Earl Butts visited his parents Sunday. Anna Poston returned Friday from Athens to care for son Will with typhoid fever. Hiram Mansfield and Calvert family hosts. Rodehaver family visits. Elmer Rodehaver from Athens stayed with parents. Earl Bean, Ohio River railroad engineer, visiting locally. Fred Dorr and Minnie Rodehaver guests of Calvert family Sunday.
A young man in Quaker dress visits to promote the Famous Quaker Remedies claiming plant-based cures and face reading. He outlines extensive advertising and distribution by five thousand druggists, with office hours at Palmer hotel and lectures on health and wealth.
An old advertisement emphasizes accuracy in compounding prescriptions and purity of medicines. The ad promotes choosing this drugstore for reliable service and health care, urging customers to trust their pharmacy needs.
Athens residents Mr. and Mrs. James Palmer attended the Palmer reunion in Washington county with Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Wells. Mr. Jacob Dennis from near Joplin Mo visited Daniel Fleming and old friends. his first trip home in 39 years. Mack Bethel from Athens stayed with uncle W. S. Henderson. Uriah Hoisington of Columbus and two children visited relatives here. W. P. Smith and F. W. Gibson spent time at Buckeye Lake. J. W. Cecil and family from Marietta are in town for a few weeks. A child of William North broke its collar bone while playing. Births this week include a boy at Daniel Tolson’s home.
Mr and Mrs Charles Weatherby spent Sunday as guests at Coolville Ridge. They enjoyed the hospitality of the hosts and the scenic surroundings during their informal visit.
Community members attended a picnic at Air Line. Ruth Robinett of Hebbardsville visits uncle Charles Bolen and family. Sacie vew and children go to Columbus for the State Fair. George Balls and Will Knowlton visit Floyd Ellis. C P Knowlton conducts business in Athens. Charles Bolen, mine employee, visits family. Children prep to start school Monday September 9.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Cook of Allegheny have been visiting relatives here and returned home Tuesday. Miss Fiona Johnson of Athens visited her sister Mrs Wyatt Minear and Mr and Mrs Everett Bailey and daughter Zilpha of Athens visited relatives nearby. The wagon bridge over the river was completed last week. Leslie Barrows is spending days with relatives at Middleport. Walter Taylor and family of Middleport, visiting relatives, returned home. Miss Hattie Dean and her sister Lena are at the State Fair this week.
Miss Mary Hoyt a Cleveland stenographer takes months off to stay with her mother Mrs. Richard Nixon. Several local residents are listed visiting relatives while a sprained ankle briefly hampers Homer Griffin. Chute & Co. operates a flourishing saw mill locally. A Sunday school convention is announced at the Troy Baptist church in Frost on September 7 with a picnic dinner.
Rev Arthur will preach at Graham's Chapel next Saturday evening and Sunday as part of the conference year. He plans to stay with the congregation for the coming year. Massie Cramner of Angell ridge has started school at Munn's. Several residents visited friends and attended the State Fair.
Miss Anna Dean of Columbus visited relatives here recently. Nancy Linton returned to Chicago after weeks with her parents. Attie Brandeberry and Roger Clark went home to Pittsburg. William Founds and son Howard returned from Meigs county. Dell Barrows of Chillicothe visited his father William P. Barrows. Rosa Merrill of Marietta is visiting relatives. Harvey Richardson and wife are visiting in Columbus. John Welch Jr and wife plan to attend the State Fair in Columbus this week. Rosa O Neal and sister Belle of Delaware Ohio visited relatives and returned. Ottie Conklin of New York is visiting his parents. Oscar Barrows and wife recently visited William P Barrows. Mayme Litton of Youngstown visits Isaac Brandeberg and family. D C Richardson and daughter Dorothy expect to visit relatives in Toledo. Ville spent last week with Edward Rickey. Several attended the bagket dinner at Air Line. Jessie Allen shows continued improvement. P G Moler and daughter Beryl visited relatives at Mt Blanco. Mr and Mrs S Snowden were at Pleasanton. Howard Coe was in Athens on business Saturday. John Borman and family of Athens stayed with Mrs S Stanton. Marion Cline of Oklahoma and son Halliday Cline visited Mrs Linna McVay’s aunt last Sunday. Maggie Masure of this place visited Mrs Frank Kinkead of Athens last Saturday. Edna McVay and Eva McVay spent days in Marshfield with their aunt Mrs W M Dixon.
A local drug store promotes a wide selection of soaps for hot weather use. The Henderson Crider Drug Co advertises delicately perfumed and unscented varieties, inviting customers to choose from a comprehensive stock.
A parade of visits and travels fills the Albany area as residents from Athens Nelsonville and Columbus are hosted by friends and relatives. Highlights include Miss Ethel Morris and Day Stewart marrying quietly in Athens, and others visiting in Glouster New Straitsville and Charleston W Va.
The ad invites readers to experience high quality perfumes for discerning tastes. It promises demonstrations of Paris fragrances and a large line of American makes at HENDERSON CRIDER DRUG CO.
Miss Pansy Wingo of this place and Mr. John Figley near Fisher wed quietly Saturday August 31 at Rev Moore's home in Albany. A good crowd gathered and celebrated with cigars and candy after the ceremony.
Advertising copy touts good writing paper by the pound with matching 25¢ per pound envelopes. Includes a contact number 8-3012 for purchase.
Miss Annie Dye and Harrison Dye of Carthage visited Wood and Wirt counties in West Virginia then spent Monday night in Torch with relatives. John Rowles and child of Central City West Virginia visited here as guest of his father W. Y. Rowles. Many plan to attend Sunday school convention at Troy church near Frost. Dansiter family of Marietta visited Lucy Palmer. Albert Woodruff and nephew Fred Crouch of Athens stayed with W. Y. Bowhes. Lizzie Coots of Columbus came for a week with her aunt Emma James. Ida Dewees and children spend this week in Marietta. Several from here plan to attend the State Fair. Mrs. McDaniel of Latrobe funeral held at M E church Monday. Mrs. Martha Scott sold household goods and stock and will move to Clarksburg W Va. Bowes visited Parkersburg. Rev G E Kreager to preach here Sunday morning and Little Hocking at night. Earl Russell and sons Arnett and Emrick of Columbus, visiting Caleb Russell, returned home. Arthur Scarlet and family spent days in Reedville visiting relatives. Bernice Williams spent days here and returned to Reedville Thursday.
Advertisement claims Mi o Na relieves headache dizziness palpitations and distress after meals linked to indigestion. It asserts stomach and blood vessel health, promises quick relief and a money back guarantee with every 60 cent box, except cancer. The piece warns of danger from untreated digestion.
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