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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1907

Page

8

Personal Visits Highlight Week Across Several Towns

Monday society note lists Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Stalder hosting Mayme Follred and Amelia Obrock from Cincinnati plus relatives in Texas and Pennsylvania. Others include Mrs. Moore Townsend visiting from Hamlin and Mart, and trips by Mr. B. Golden and Dr. Jones to Parkersburg and Ironton. The Order of Eastern Star meets at the Masonic temple tonight.

O. O. Stalder Mayme Follred Cincinnati Amelia Obrock Egee Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Local Society Notes From Cincinnati And Nearby

Mrs Lena Slattery and Mrs E J Jones spend a few days in Cincinnati. Mr W R Delay and daughter Louise of Jackson were guests of his sister Miss Mayme Delay of the Ladies Bazaar. Mrs William Coates returned from a two months visit in Chicago. Mr George DeCamp of Athens National Bank visited his father in Albany. Mrs Henry Zenner and two sons Roe and Phillip returned from Belgrade take Maine. Mr R B Richardson and Mr Harry Holbrook of Columbus guests of Mr and Mrs E R Lash. Mrs R C Fulton and Mrs E C Burchfield returned from Columbus. Miss Margaret Davis and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Johnson guests of Mr and Mrs A V Linscott on Montrose avenue. Guests Sunday included Mr and Mrs Deitz of Columbus. Mrs James Scott left Sunday for a visit with relatives in Columbus.

W. R. Delay Louise Jackson Miss Mayme Delay Ladies’ Bazaar George DeCamp The Athens National Bank Albany Henry Zenner Roe Phillip Belgrade Take Maine Kenneth Johnson Columbus A. V. Linscott Montrose Avenue Deitz

Prof and Mrs Snow to leave for Chicago chair at Armour

Prof and Mrs John Snow who have been summer guests of Mr and Mrs W B Lawrence and relatives depart Wednesday for Chicago. Prof Snow will hold a chair in the electrical department at Armour Institute.

John Snow W. B. Lawrence Chicago

Miss Lizzie Smith and Caldwell Guests in City

Miss Lizzie Smith of the United States survey at Washington D C visits her mother on Smith Street. Mr J E Caldwell and baby from Kingston stay with Dr and Mrs J T Merwin. Caldwell known as Pat a star of the 1897 O U football team.

Lizzie Smith United States Survey Washington, D. C Mrs. Smith Smith Street J. E. Caldwell Baby Kingston J. T. Merwin Mr. Caldwell Pat O. U

Mr and Mrs James D Taylor Named in Local Notice

Mr and Mrs James D Taylor are cited in a local notice as residents involved in a forthcoming event. The brief item records names without further context or details.

Moler Family Trip Ends After East Tour

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moler returned Monday from a trip east visiting Washington New York Atlantic City and the Jamestown exposition. Rev. W. H. Boden was called to Marshfield Monday due to his sister's illness. Mr. Harry Bingham of Columbus visits his father Sergus Bing ham and sister Maude Bing ham. Mr. Harvey Porter of F. L. Preston company returns from ten days with his parents in Jackson Michigan.

W. E. Moler Washington New York Atlantic City Jamestown Exposition W. H. Boden The Christian Church Marshfield Harry Bingham Columbus Sergus Bingham Miss Maude Bingham Harvey Porter F. L. Preston Company Jackson, Mich

Warren family returns from Chicago and Great Lakes trip

Mrs. Jesse Warren, her son Samuel Warren, and Miss Pearl Blackwood came back Monday evening after a two weeks journey to Chicago and various Great Lakes destinations.

Jesse Warren Samuel Warren Miss Pearl Blackwood Chicago Great Lakes

Mrs Hayes Returns to Chicago After Summer Visit

Mrs. A. J. Hayes and her two children finish summer at her mother Mrs. Bougher near the hospital and return to Chicago on Sunday.

A. J. Hayes

Higgins Family Returns From Visit to Smithfield

Mrs. J. M. Higgins and her children Louise and Monroe returned Monday from a week visiting relatives in Smithfield. Miss Alpha Babra is visiting Nelsonville for a few days as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cable.

J. M. Higgins Louise Monroe Smithfield Miss Alpha Babra Nelsonville Carl Cable

Mrs. Alice Hamilton Visits Woodyards in Greenfield

Mr and Mrs E H Woodyard hosted a Sunday guest Mrs Alice Hamilton from Greenfield.

E. H. Woodyard Alice Hamilton Greenfield

Dr H B Shrigley Takes Two Week Northwest Business Trip

Dr H B Shrigley departed Sunday for a two week business trip in the Canadian Northwest. His destination objective is Battleford and Sagkatche wan.

Shrigley Canadian Northwest Battleford, Sagkatchewan

Local residents on brief trips and visits around town

John Sprague left Saturday for a several days trip to Zaleski. Miss Charlotte Uliom of German town Pa arrived after a visit with her sister Mrs D H Thomas in Marietta and will resume studies at the university. Juce Mr and Mrs A M Lewis returned from a two days visit with relatives in Nelsonville. C B Beckler of the United States geological survey spent a few days at home then left for Freeport Pa. Mr and Mrs E B Clarke left for Point Pleasant. Emmett Parker of Huntington is here for a few days with his parents. Rev F M Moore pastor of Albany Presbyterian visited Monday. Dr and Mrs T A Copeland and family returned from a week at Jamestown expo. Mr and Mrs Charles Kircher and family returned from Middleport. Mrs Theodore Dean and son Dermont left for Cheshire and Point relatives for a week. Mr and Mrs B Foleyhive moved to East State street in a remodeled home. Mr Harvey Giles of Louisville Ky is a guest of his aunt Mrs J M Higgins. Mr and Mrs Clarence Miller guests of the latter's parents officers Mr and Mrs W A Mills. Mrs Park Carpenter guest in Columbus for about a week. Mr C A Cornwell left for Cincinnati for the Tri State Jeweler convention. Dr and Mrs C L Wilson of Indianapolis are visiting Parkersburg and will arrive next week.

Meybe Charlotte Uliom Germantown D. H. Thomas Marietta N of West Virginia Mary A. Stone Ben Re Newbury School Walter Dutton Charles Stewart Athens O. A Smith Dunfee Charles Dunfee Williamstown W. Va Thomas Dunfee Torch H. E. Adams Lafayette Ford Reedsville Abbie Parker Bethel Myrtle Adams Jessie Wells Clara Oakes Newbury Mary A. Curtis Elizabeth Curtis Louise Wells Hockingport Mary Stone Jackson Dr Wort Somerset Newman Parkersburg Maggie Griffin Etta Lily Dunfee Lily Swan Ralph Dunfee Lester Russell Bethany

Mrs Hattie Sharp Returns From Lancaster Visit

Mrs Hattie Stiles Sharp deputy to Probate Judge Lynch returned from Lancaster where she spent Sunday with her husband D B Sharp. Mr Sharp a former Athens county teacher now on the teaching staff at the Boys Industrial School.

Hattie Stiles Sharp Lynch Lancaster D. B. Sharp Sharp Athens County Boys’ Industrial School

Visitors and local guests travel through Cleveland and Oberlin

Mrs Ed C Berry visiting in Cleveland guests of Mrs C Hunnicut plans to visit relatives in Oberlin before returning home. Mr and Mrs T L Schrantz and daughter Marie arrived from Buffalo New York and stay with Mrs Emma Cochran on Park Place. Mr Schrantz to be there a week, Mrs Schrantz to remain longer. Mr and Mrs W B Francis will occupy?

Ed C. Berry Cleveland C. Hunnicut Oberlin T. L. Schrantz Marie Buffalo N. Y

Local social notes from North Congress street to Charleston visitors

Cupy the Fenzel property on North Congress Street. Mr and Mrs L G Worstell and baby returned Monday from a several days visit in Tappan. Mr and Mrs 8 M Starks of Charleston W Va are guests of Mr Ed C Berry. Mrs Ed R Stanley agen for Uncle Tom's Cabin is in the city today. Were Mrs D A R McKinstry and daughter Claire arrived from Michigan Monday evening.

Cupy Fenzel North Congress Street 8. M. Starks Charleston, W. Va Ed C. Berry Ed R. Stanley D. A. R. McKinstry Claire Michigan

Athens Social Notes Show Local visitors and travels

Mrs E R Lash entertains with her mother Mrs Rachel Johns and sister Mrs Robert Richardson of Columbus. Miss Emma E Sanborn of Cleveland arrives to visit Miss Stella N Burke. Capt J B Allen travels to Toledo. Guy Walker of Gallipolis visits Athens. S W Starks WV state librarian arrives from Louisville with Mrs Starks to Cleveland for a lake region outing. Prof P A Classen to occupy Elmwood place. Bell Telephone manager W H Rainsberger visits. C C Loos returns from Chicago and Indianapolis. Irvin E Loos visits Cambridge Springs. G A R reunion in Saratoga Springs noted. Carrie Munn visits Nelsonville. Dorcas Allison goes to Pittsburg. C C Millikan and George M Hickle return from New York Washington Jamestown.

Local residents depart after visits across county and states

Mrs Annie Zartman and her son Floyd of Somerset Ohio left for home after a week visiting sister Mrs John Lippincott. George Junod of Atheny Lumber was a business visitor in Glouster. Mr and Mrs F Stanley Crooks of Columbus visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Logan for two weeks. Mrs Arthur C Johnson of Columbus visits James P Wood Jr on College street. Jerry Carpenter left for the Meigs county fair in Rock Springs. Edward N Cullums of Texas left for Columbus on business then Pittsburgh. Mrs Cullums and son Edward stay with John and Louise Slaughter in Wellston during the absence.

Annie Zartman Floyd Somerset, C John Lippincott George Junod The Atheny Lumber Company Glouster Arthur C. Johnson Columbus G. D. Read Zaleski James P. Wood, Jr College Street

Wanted Girl for General House Work in Marshfield

Wanted girl for general house work in a family of four. Light duties at a Marshfield Ohio home. Address Box 4 and phone number 19-993tdéw provided for contact.

Marshfield Ohio

Daily Markets Cattle Hogs and Wheat Prices

Pittsburg September 11 market report shows cattle prime at 6.15 to 6.40 for best stock, heifers 3.00 to 5.00, veal 5.00 to 8.50. hog receipts 2,000 with prime 6.60 to 6.90. sheep prime 5.40 to 5.60, spring lambs 5.00 to 7.50. Wheat in Toledo and other grains quoted around 93 1 2c for wheat, corn 67 1 2c, oats 57 1 2c.

Pittsburg Toledo

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Athens Woman

Mrs A L Johnson of 21 Morris Avenue Athena Ohio testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured a stubborn kidney complaint and lumbago after other remedies failed. She notes back pain dizziness and stiff mornings improved, recommends keeping pills for cold days and hard work. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's and take no other.

Athens A. L. Johnson Morris Avenue Athena Ohio Dean Hender’s Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Local residents attend fairs visits and funerals in Ohio

Mr and Mrs E A Dutton return from Columbus State Fair. Ettie Dunfee visits Mrs Laura Hays in Athens. Miss Mary A Stone employed as Newbury teacher. Walter Dutton and Charles Stewart resume studies in Athens. Lots of relatives visit and guests stay across towns. Two funerals held. Mrs Monroe Jackson and Alvin Spencer mourned. Company K reunion planned at C L Knowles home.

Respected Man Crossen Dies in Hebbardsville

Israel Crossen aged 73 a longtime figure in Alexander township died Monday morning after heart trouble. He leaves a wife and four children W E Crossen Hebbardsville Hattie Gift Louisville Ky E A Crossen Topeka Kan and R J Crossen Columbus Funeral at Cumberland Presbyterian church Hebbardsville pending word from the children.

Hebbardsville Israel Crossen Alexander Township W. E. Crossen Hattie Gift Louisville E. A. Crossen Topeka Kan R. J. Crossen Columbus Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Suggestions on a Creamery Offers Practical Advice to Farmers

G. K. Campbell urges Coolville readers to form cooperative creameries in Ath ens County, advising careful planning and local stock ownership. He stresses water supply, first floor concrete construction, clear patron involvement, honesty in the butterfat tester, and milk delivery to ensure profit and local circulation.

Coolville Athens County Ohio Co-Operative Creamery G. K. Campbell

GROOM GOT COOLED OFF AT STEWART FAIR WEDDINGS

Stewart Ohio, Sept 10. Local couples fled the Athens fair to wed secretly at unknown places. A newly married pair were hidden in a hotel room by masked men who chilled the groom in ice and water, then released him to his bride. Three couples have left town to tie the knot, with more expected as plans unfold.

Cuba Columbus Wilmington Hubby Parkersburg Tabler Town

Good Taste In Writing Papers Ad from Henderson-Crider Drug Co

An old advertisement promotes writing paper quality and variety at Henderson Crider Drug Co. It notes a wide selection and offers paper at 25 cents per pound. The copy invites customers to visit next time they need writing paper.

Henderson-Crider Drug CO

For Sale Ginseng Seed and One year Old Roots

Advertises ginseng seed at 1.50 per thousand and one year old roots at 15 per thousand. Claims good money in the business and offers to start buyers. Contact Lewis Harra at Frost R D No 2 with Bell telephone. Dated 9 11 5d&w.

Lewis Harra Frost R. D Bell Phone

Miners Die After Coal Fall in Scott Haven

In Scott Haven Pennsylvania on September 11 three miners John Meak John Benzelhang and Moses Metghis were killed when a coal fall trapped them in a local mine.

Scott Haven John Meak John Benzelhang Moses Metghis

Reliable drugstore serves Athens with honest, fair prices

In Athens residents are assured of dependable drugstore service with honest treatment and fair pricing. The notice praises the store as a trusted local option and highlights consistent value for customers.

Athens

Cadet Candidate Nominations Sought for West Point

Representative Albert Douglas invites district youths to compete for cadet appointments at West Point. Applicants must be 17 to 21, at least 5 feet 5 inches, in prime health, and reside in the district. Mental and physical exams are set for January 1908 in Columbus barracks with tests in algebra geometry English and history.

Gress Secretary of War United States Military Academy West Point Columbus Barracks Academy United States Albert Douglas Chilileothe

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. D. Moore Lowenla Hamlin Texas M. E. Townsend Mart Mary E. Balls Moore Townsend Lizzie Carpenter Mrs. W. S. Bush Pleasanton Mrs F. W. Bush E. C. Schloss Edward Gilmore Pittsburg, Pa John Kale A. H. Kale W. B. Golden Bank of Athens C. B. Clark Ironton Pearl D. Hill James McCormick Chillicothe C. W. Cable Mrs. W. B. Golden Russell Fuller C. L. Jones H. H. Wickham Ohio River Stanley Dew E. C. Burchfield J. M. Welch D. W. Welch Olive Wilson C. H. Welch Petoskey, Mich Lena Slattery E. J. Jones William Coates A. G. Miller R. B. Richardson Harry Holbrook E. R. Lash R. C. Fulton Margaret Davis Model Schools James Scott James D. Taylor John Sprague A. M. Lewis C. 8. Beckler United States Geological Survey Freeport E. B. Clarke Point Pleasant Emmett Parker Huntington F. M. Moore Presbyterian Church At City T. A. Copeland Charles Kircher Middleport Theodore Dean Dermont Cheshire Harvey Giles Louisville, Ky Park Place Clarence Miller Officer W. A. Mills Park Carpenter C. A. Cornwell Tri-State C. L. Wilson Indianaplis, Ind Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Francis Will Oc Rachel Johns Robert Richardson John W. Wessels Claysville Guernsey County Emma E. Sanborn Stella N. Burke North Cemetery Street Mr. A. ©. Roach J. B. Allen Guy Walker Gallipolis P. A. Classen E. M. Enlow Elmwood Place W. H. Rainsberger Bell Telephone Company C. Loos Indianapolis Irvin E. Loos Cambridge Springs E. A. Weekly Saratoga Springs Carrie Munn Sadie Stoneburner Dorcas Allison C. C. Millikan George M. Hickle F. Stanley Crooks Henry Logan Jerry Carpenter Rock Springs Edward N. Cullums Texarkana Louise Cullums East State Street Cullums Edward John Slaughter Wellston Associated Dailies Telegram Nature Mrs. E. A. Dutton Ettie Dunfee Laura Hays Shepherd Humphrey Troy Township Stone Wells Dunfee W. M. Wrykoff Company K Thirtyninth C. L. Knowles Little Hocking Coolville Co-Operative Creamery Stewart Stewart, O the Stewart White Mountain S. M. Denison E. Main St
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