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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1908

Page

5

Notable Local Travelers At State Fair and Surrounding Visits

Names of residents visiting Columbus for the State Fair and related travels fill the page. Several residents including Mr W Lawrence, Carl Hibard, Mrs P C Carr, Miss Nelle Pickering, Miss Nelle McNutt, Miss Claudia Smoot, Mr J A Zeek, and others are recorded as attending the State Fair, visiting relatives in Gloucester and Springfield, or hosting guests in Glouster and Lancaste. Additional movements include trips to Washington Court House, Meigs County, Lottridge, Chicago, Baltimore, Cincinnati, St Louis, and New Castle, Pa with numerous family and social connections noted.

Miss Neflie Van Voorhes Visits West Tour

Miss Neflie Van Voorhes returned Wednesday from Bozeman Montana where she had been visiting relatives. Her two month West tour covered Minneapolis St Paul Stillwater Yellowstone Grand Forks and she is now with W A and J E Carpenter in Marietta. Floa Michaels came back from Chillicothe after a week visit. Visas Louise Dana returned home from Glouster where she stayed two weeks with Mr and Mrs Jack Collins.

Neflie van Voorhes Bozeman Mont West Minneapolis St. Paul Stillwater Minn Yellowstone National Park Montana Grand Forks N. D Floa Michaels Chillicothe Louise Dana Glouster Jack Collins V. C. Loos Coshocton Mrs. W. B. Golden Petoxkey, Mich Levi Kelley J. W Hudson Cincinnati

Visit Recalls Yontz Oldfield Family Ties

Mrs. Amanda Yontz and Mrs. John Davis traveled to Columbus to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Yontz. Mr. and Mrs. J F Oldfield are kin of Hamilton Oldfield and Grit Oldfield of Elkton City Maryland. Mr Oldfield’s sister F J Noss, who has stayed with them, plans to return to Baltimore Maryland early next week.

Amanda Yontz John Davis John Yontz Columbus J. F. Oldfield Agnesis Hamilton Oldfield Grit Oldfield Elticott City Oldfield F. J. Noss Baltimom

Wolfe trio heads to Columbus for State Fair

Mrs. Martha Wolfe and Mr and Mrs Ned Wolfe traveled to Columbus this morning to attend the State Fair.

Martha Wolfe Ned Wolfe Columbus Tov Atten

Mr and Mrs Reynolds to Guests This Thursday

Mr and Mrs Reynolds will be the guests this Thursday at a local event. The invitation notes they will be hosted by the hosts for the occasion.

Peib Fally Mrs George Reynolds

Early Cincinnati Student Arrivals Noted at University

Mr. Fred Hegeman of Cincinnati is listed among the initial arrivals of university students. The report highlights new enrollees and their hometowns as the term begins.

Fred Hegeman Cincinnati

Local Residents Return From Trips And Visits

Mr and Mrs Frank Cone of R D 2 returned Thursday from a stay in Columbus for the State Fair. Miss Nell Voeghtly of Hannibal O arrives in Athens as guest of N K Alderman and family over Sunday and will teach in local public schools. Miss Etta Lord of Chillicothe visits Dr and Mrs Frank Lord at their country bungalow. Miss Carrie Lord returns to Cailllcothe after weeks with the Lords. Mr and Mrs Emmett Cotton and family come back Thursday from a week at Sulphur Lick Springs.

Frank Cone Columbus Nell Voeghtly Hannibal O Athens N. K Etta Lord Chillicothe Frank Lord Carrie Lord Caillicothe Emmett Cotton Sulphur Lick Springs Bayard Charlotte Ullom Germantown Andrew Ullom J. T Ullom O. U H. H. Wickham Magnetic Springs Judge Wood Mrs. Lord Alexander

Gross Family Returns From Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs C W Gross and Miss Ginnan returned Thursday from a several days visit in Columbus.

Professor Hoover Returns From Piketon Visit

Prof. T. N. Hoover returned Thursday from a several weeks visit with his father's family in Piketon.

Prof T. N. Hoover Piketon

Miss Virgene Putnam Attends Last Day of State Fair

Miss Virgene Putnam traveled to Columbus to attend the final day of the state fair as crowds gathered for the concluding events and exhibitions.

Virgene Putnam Columbus

Social Roundup Among Local Families

Mrs Samuel L McCune of Athens visits her mother Mrs Cora Dwinell in West Fifth street. Miss Lillabridge Merritt goes to Cleveland to stay with sister Mrs E C White. Mr Edison Cooley and sons Oscar and Donald travel to Dayton and Columbus to visit relatives. Mrs Emmett Cray visits her parents Mr and Mrs W C Light in Guysville. Ada Leach returns home after a week with Albany friends. She is accompanied by Estelle Weaver. Helen Roush Lou Andrews Mary Baker and Adda Andrews return from Mountain Lake Park Maryland after attending a National Y M C A convention.

Samuel L. McCune Athens Cora Dwinell West Fifth Street Chillicothe Gazette Edison Cooley Ada Leach Albany Estelle Weaver Helen Roush Lou Andrews Mary Baker Adda Andrews Mountain Lake Park

Teachers Depart for Assignments and Family Visits

Miss Winifred Higgins leaves for Jackson to teach at the high school this year. Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks visit Nelsonville to see their children. Mr. and Mrs. Er C Needham depart for Columbus to visit sons Fred and Grosvenor Needham with Mrs Needham staying a while and Mr Needham returning soon.

Winifred Higgins Jackson John Brooks Nelsonville

Mrs Schloss Returns From Chicago Visit With Daughter

Mrs Frank Schloss arrives home from Chicago where she visited her daughter Mrs Michael Stumph for a month. Mrs Lena Goodwin also returns to Columbus after a three week visit with her father Sam Goodin near Jacksonville, who accompanied her home.

Frank Schloss Chicago Michael Stumph Lena Goodwin Columus Sam Goodin Jacksonville

Mrs Charles H Thompson Guests of Dr H T Lee

Mrs Charles H Thompson and family from Mt. Pleasant are hosted as guests by Dr. H T Lee and his family.

Charles H Thompson Mt. Pleasant H. T. Lee

Miss Zella Foster Returns From Point Rock

Miss Zella Foster the High School principal returned today from her home at Point Rock.

Zella Foster Point Rock

Speck Returns to Athens After Five-Week Visit

Mr. Frank Speck returned to Athens Thursday after a five weeks visit with his father Mr. B. W. Speck and family in Uhrichasville.

Frank Speck Athens B. W. Speck Uhrichasville

Notable Visitors Arrive in Arty for Foster Guest

M. Frank Pixley and Mrs. Fred Robie from Columbus arrive in Arty to be hosted by their sister Mrs. Hull Foster, joining local social gatherings.

M. Frank Pixley Fred Robie Columbus Arty Hull Foster

Mrs. Mary Laughlin Returns From Chillicothe Visit

Mrs. Mary Laughlin arrived home today after a weeklong visit with relatives and friends in Chillicothe.

Mary Laughlin Chillicothe

Mrs Morris and daughter Visit Hosts Then Head West

Mrs Edward B Morris and her daughter, summer guests of Mr and Mrs George R Walker on Park Place, left today to visit relatives in Louisville, Elizabethtown and St Louis before returning to their home in Shreveport Louisiana.

Edward B. Morris George R Walker Park Place Louisville Elizabethtown St. Louis Shreveport W. G. Logan Blanchester Cincinnati Lee Killin

Mrs James Osmond Leaves for Jackson Visit

Mrs James Osmond departed today to Jackson to be the guest of her sister Miss Farrell at her home there.

James Osmond Jackson Miss Farrell

Mr and Mrs Duffy Begin Extended Visit in Steubenville

Mr and Mrs M J Duffy departed Thursday for an extended visit with relatives in Steubenville.

M. J. Duffy Thureday Steubenville

Dr J L Henry Attends State Fair in Columbus This Week

Dr J L Henry visited the State Fair in Columbus during the current week, taking in exhibits and events as part of a routine civic engagement.

Ladies Attend Regator of Lawrence Family in Snowville Area

Mrs. William Stanley of Snowville Mrs. A K White of Coolville and Mrs. Mary Stout of Lottridge arrived today to attend a regator for the Lawrence family to be held Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles W Lawrence on Colleat street

William Stanley Snowville A. K. White Coolville Mary Stout Lottridge Lawrence Mrer Charlies W. Lawrence Colleat Street

Athens hotel chef Jack Pierce linked to Wellston and Jackson work

Mr. Jack Pierce of Jackson once a chef in Athens hotels and restaurants returned to the area for three days of business. He has worked in Wellston at Stratton's restaurant and has spent the past month as chef at Jackson's Cam Brian during the regular man’s vacation.

Jack Pierce Jackson Athens Pierce Wellston Stratton the Cambrian

Probate Judge Lynch Visits State Pair in Columbus

Probate Judge Lynch spent several days in Columbus this week where he visited the State Pair.

Lynch Columbus

Mrs Ella Osborne Visits Pruden Family and Suffers Injury

Mrs Ella Osborne returns from Columbia Virginia where she met members of the Pruden family who long resided at Harmony. On her return she visits Ella Osborne and the family at Middleport. Mr Osborne recently sustained a fractured jaw while working in railroad shops.

Ella Osborne Columbia, Va Pruden Harmony Middleport Osborne

Local Guests Visit From Columbus and Marietta

Hiram Dickason of Columbus stayed with friends in town on Sunday. US Slaughter and his daughter Dorothy visited Mr and Mrs H B Coen in Marietta. Dr and Mrs J M Higgins attended the State Fair’s final day in Columbus Saturday.

Hiram Dickason Columbus Wee. US Slaughter Dorothy Mrs. H. B. Coen Marietta J. M. Higgins

Mr and Mrs George Fenzel Return From Month Trip

Mr and Mrs George Fenzel returned Friday evening from a month long trip visiting Cleveland Detroit and Mount Clemens Michigan.

George Fenzel Cleveland Detroit Mt. Clemens Mich

Local Social Roundup Notes Summer Visits and Homecomings

Edwin son returns from Susquehanna trip. Aberdeen and Wheaton visitors stay with local families. Mrs Grones visits Ada Marie in Cleveland. Mary Scott and sons return from Cambridge. College guest Godfrey Downer visits Chubb family. Ullom sisters return from Germantown with plans to teach and study. Typhoid improvement for T J Gregory. Miss Pidcock, Burson, Hastings ley and Ullom siblings travel for visits. Leos hires, Mag Springs trip for Wickham, Nelsonville dance trip, and various relatives visiting Athens area.

Lavellees Visit Donaldsons in Logan Monday

Mr and Mrs A A Lavelle were guests of Mr and Mrs Ela Donaldson in Logan on Monday.

Mrs A. A. Lavelle Ela Donaldson Logan

Miss Lillie Farris Returns Home From Vacation

Miss Lillie Farris critic teacher at Ohio University model school returned this morning from vacation and is at her Lynchburg home.

Lillie Farris Ohio University Model School Lynchburg

Social Notes From Gallipolis And Charleston

Miss Jennie Bellows and Miss Nora Reed were guests of friends in Gallipolis on Sunday. Mrs W P Reed and children are spending the week with relatives in Charleston West Virginia.

Jennie Bellows Nora Reed Gallipolis W. P Reed Charleston W. Ve

Lima student joins College of Music as guest

Miss Hattie Kelley of Lima arrives this morning to enter the College of Music and is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Marshall Thurlow for her stay.

Hattie Kelley Lima The College of Music Marshall Thurlow Frances McClead New Lexington Malvina Lefever

Salters Return From Springfield Visit

Mr Elza Salters and his mother Mrs J M Salters returned Friday evening from Springfield where they visited relatives at the K of P home.

Gertrude Barth Javr Coolville Elza Salters J. M. Salters Springfield K. of P

Columbus Couple Guests of Judiah Higaine Family

Mr and Mrs Dr Condon of Columbus are guests of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Judiah Higaine.

Condon Columbus Judiah Higaine

Holmes Visits State Fair In Columbus Return

Mr. J. A. Holmes returned Friday from Columbus where he spent the week attending the State Fair.

Mr and Mrs Graham Return From Visit

Mr and Mrs Lewis Graham returned Friday from a two day stay at Dr Elza Bell of Nelsonville and visited his mother Mrs Elma Pell on President street Friday.

Lewis Graham Elza Bell Nelsonville Elma Pell President Street

Columbus Visit for Woodworths and Family

Mr and Mrs Alva Graham host Mr and Franz Woodworth and their young son spending a few days in Columbus as guests, with likely local sightseeing and social visits.

Mr. and Franz Woodworth Little Son Columbus Mrs Alva Graham

Hopkins Visit To Albany

Mr. C. W. Hopkins travels to Albany on Monday to spend the week with Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Hopkins.

C. W. Hopkins Albany F. G. Hopkins

Weekend Guests Visit Columbus and New England Relatives

Mr and Mrs Tun Kale spent Sunday in Columbus as guests of friends. Mr and Mrs George Lewis of New England are visiting relatives for a few days.

Tun Kale Columbus George Lewis New England

Mies Minnie Duckler Returns from Pleasure Trip

Mies Minnie Duckler returns the last of the week from a month long pleasure trip visiting Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto and Muskoka.

Mies Minnie Duckler Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto Muskoka Jakes

Mrs Pred Vorhes Guests of Mrs Dueckler and Minnie

Mrs Pred Vorhes and her niece together with Miser Carpenter of Albany visited Mrs J K Dueckler and her daughter Minnie for the weekend.

Pred Vorhes Miser Carpenter Albany J. K. Dueckler Minnie

Mrs Margaret Rosser Returns Home After Visit

Miss Margaret Rosser arrives back in Nelsonville on Sunday from a week long visit with her aunt Mrs Edward Schloss.

Margaret Rosser Nelsonville Edward Schloss

Forsyth Returns Home After Week With Parents

Qa Mr. F. D. Forsyth returned to Ath ls Friday after a week's visit with his parents in Monongahela, Pa. Mrs. Charled Driggs and daughter, Bess, are spending several days visit-

F. D. Forsyth Ath Monongahela

Miss Jennie Theophilius Returns to Glouster

Miss Jennie Theophilius returned to Glouster Sunday after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Harvey Wilson.

Jennie Theophilius Glouster Mrs Harvey Wilson

Miss Louise Higgins Returns Home After Visit

Miss Louise Higgins finishes a three week stay with relatives and friends in Smithfield and Wheeling and has returned home.

Louise Higgins Smithfield Wheeling

Chubb Couple Noted in Local Mention

The text notes Dean and Mrs E W Chubb in a local item mentioning their names among brief society references.

Local residents visit relatives across towns

Mr. and Mrs. FE. Brown visited relatives in Rutland over the weekend. C. L. Bingman and Roy Fryberger traveled to Columbus for a day trip. Mr. and Mrs. Franz Woodworth and son Charles returned from a stay with Alva Graham in Columbus. Mrs. William B. Francia left for relatives in town. Homer Johnson and son Len Metzgar were noted in Morris Avenue visits.

William B. Francia Columbus Mr. Metzgar Zanesville Len Metzgar Morris Avenue

Local residents travel and visitors depart daily

Wednesday notes list W. 8. Bower and H. H. Haning heading to Wheeling for fair and races. Fred Rice of Hersohey Rice Manufacturing, Columbus, visits. Mrs. H. S. Lawrence of Hannibal and Mr. B. J. Hooper depart after visits. Various residents, relatives, and guests move through Columbus, Nelsonville, Parkersburg, and nearby towns for visits, college plans, or returns home.

Fred Rice The Hersohey-Rice Manufacturing Company Columbus

How to Get Strong Drug Ad from P J Daly

P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago promotes Electric Tvitters as a tonic to strengthen the body. He cites his elderly feeble mother gaining flesh easing insomnia and growing stronger. Electric Bitters remedy stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold with guarantee at McKee s Drug Store for 50 cents.

P. J. Daly Congress St Chicago McKee’s Druc

Milling Wheat Wanted by Guysville Milling Co

Wanted milling wheat at one dollar per bushel paid by the Guysville Milling Co. Address Guysville for delivery. listing a price and contact in a short classified notice.

Guysvil Milling © CO Guysville

Murray City man escapes jail by tunneling second story wall

Frank McManaway, 30, of Murray City, jailed in Hocking county on embezzlement charges, tunneled through a second story brick wall to escape. Sheriff Williamson sent hounds. trail led toward Hocking Valley yards and a possible freight to Virginia after he sought outside help from fellow inmate Michel Sicelo who raised alarm.

Logan Frank McManaway Murray City Hocking County Montana Ember Ward Township Snaeriff Williamson McManeway McManaway Michel Sicelo Shelo MecManawey Williamson Lancaster Hocking Valley Virginia

Dr King's New Discovery Cures Winter Coughs

John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports chronic winter coughs vanish after using Dr Kings New Discovery. He bought a 50 cent bottle, saw the cough disappear, and notes similar success this season. MeeKee's Drug Store sells bottles 50 cents and one dollar with a trial bottle free guarantee.

John White Highland Ave Houston Maine Dr. King MeeKee’s

Carrier Pigeon Visits Professor Mills Home

A pale feathered carrier pigeon has lingered at Professor Mills on West State Street for several days, arriving each morning for feeding. It bears leg bands with unreadable engravings and shows fearless, friendly behavior toward the household. This morning the bird brought two more pigeons to breakfast, though the companions were wary and wild.

Professor Mills West State Street

Roosevelt farm commission to meet in Washington

Washington D C Sept 5 the Roosevelt farm commission will likely hold its first meeting in Washington on Sept 13 to map out preliminary measures to ease farm conditions and begin work. Pinchot advised the gathering occur within two weeks with no firm date or place set yet and farmers nationwide show enthusiasm in the commission's activities.

Washington D. C Roosevelt Gifford Pinchot Pinchot Ite

Molasses Taffy Ten Cent Treat Ad

Pure wholesome molasses taffy offered for 10 cents by Hend and C Tudder Drug Co. at the local store, inviting customers to enjoy a sweet, affordable snack.

Ctuder Drug CO

Garlach Neilson Nuptials Reported In Judge Lynch’s Office

Garth? Gutherie K, Kariech and Ia Neilson, residents of Coolville, were held in Judge Lynch's office this morning by Hedges. The groom was an engineer by trade, and the ceremony occurred at an undisclosed hour.

Gutherie K Kariech Ia Neilson Coolville Judge Lynch Hedges

George Hawkins Fined for Disorderly Conduct

George Hawkins paid a $5 fine and costs imposed by Mayor Hedges on a disorderly conduct charge Saturday. He was released from custody after payment.

George Hawkins Hedges

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. Lawrence Carl Hibard Wornite Bryant Auto Rim Company Theodor'é Pickering P. C. Carr Nelle Pickering Nelle McNutt Claudia Smoot J. A. Zeek Mt. Sterling Lillian, Billings Marshall Billings Beatrice Billings Milton Twiss W. H. Brooks Betsy Alice Frost Meigs County Will Cornell Verne Johnson Elsie. Croobs M. P. Crooks Baltimore al Kesinger James Ballard Mire TA. Rndicott New Castle Datter Louise King Walls Mir Callie Walia W. A. and J. E. Carpenter Washington County Wini Cardy Rose Schubarth Monument Colo Cardus Chattanooga Tenn Hamcen Lillabridge Merritt E. C. White Emmett Cray Mrs. W. C. Light Er. C. Needham Columsba Fred and Grosvenor Needham Mr. Needham Mrs. Needham J. L. Henry Edwin Susquehanna River Pennsylvania T. M. Byrne Aberdeen Mabel Kay Wheaton, Minn BE. E. Aumiller Frank Grones Ada Marie Mary A. Scott Will and George No. 2 Kernstreet Marriot Hazlewood Cambridge Godfrey Downer Monongahela, Pa Ohio University Harvard Dean BE. W. Chubb T. J. Gregory Elkins W. Va Sam Pidcock Flossie Burson Pratt's Clarence W. Smith A. L. Roaca Laura Hastings Ley Charles Bower Mrs. Charles Eddy Dunzien Mrs. Eddy Thomas Walsh Larence Mellor Daily Messenger Moretta Mary Crippen Harvey Crippen Harriett Putnam Mir Elizabeth Musgrave Clarksburg W Va Musgrave Ray Loos O V Leos Ernest Grows Edward Crammer Helen Crippen Lemna Graham O. J. Taylor Mr. Taylor Robert Ohlinger Pittaberg, Pa Henry Link John Slauchter T. 8. Hogan Ohio H. L. Wilson Mrs. J. O. Hill Canaanville William Richardson Dawgter Bessie Dyson Arthur Wolfe Elmer Gabriel Lakeside Odean E. W. Chubb White Mountain S. M. Denison Chillicothe, O FE. &. Brown Rutland C. L. Bingman Roy Fryberger Charles A. L. Johnson Homer Milligan Howard Millfield H. 8. Lawrence Hannibal, Mo Charles Lawrence B. J. Hooper Re’tives Omra Mourne Elza Dowler Mises Marke Earhart R. L. Woodworth Paul Edward Nan Kate Leyden Dante Glouater W. EB. Bilett Ora Lynch Austin Holmes B. J. Davia Annie Marie Parkersburg Volcano William Mcrcy Toledo C. D. Gift Roll Carpenter Jai Mills West State Farmers’ Commission Washinton Garlach- Neilson Ohio Central Lines Bliss College Bliss School William Dobbyn Columbus, Ohio
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