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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
8
In Pike Valley Rev Wood gave his first address at the M E church last Sunday. Local residents attended church events and families including Misses Dean and Glen Branch of Carthage visited the area.
New England residents make weekend visits to relatives across Sugar Creek and adjacent communities. Eli and Lou Spaulding visit sister Mrs Laughlin. Dr and Mrs J M Howard from Amesville visit with Mr and Mrs William Edwards. Alec Marquis and wife of Armadale visit Eora Green and wife. Mrs Maggie Davis and brother Ed ward Marquis of Trimble visit friends. John Tedrow and granddaughter Miss Stella McDonald of Columbus visit Lew McDonald and wife. Miss Cora Radcliffe of Bolins Millis visits Uncle William Jackson. Isaac Sutton and wife of Canaanville visit daughter Florence Wright. J W Wilson and daughter Esther with Miss Radcliffe visit his mother near Gallipolis.
Aunt Sarah Graham remains convalescent after illness. Athens visitors include Mr. and Mrs Allan Mansfeld and Homer Cornell. Several births recorded: Henry Lower and John Fulton families welcomed daughters born Sept 14 and Sept 15. Church activities at Graham’s chapel and Baptist church. Various local people seen visiting relatives or traveling to Cincinnati Wheeling Marshfield Jefferson County and Youba Madison Dunfee and others hosted guests.
The Dunfee family gathering at the Youba home included Madison Dunfee of Hopewell Iowa and Archie Lilly Ralph and others from Torch Xenia Beverley and Ashia Stone among guests. A noon dinner and later ice cream and cake marked an enjoyable day. Madison Dunfee, a Civil War veteran, once lived at Torch and served in the 75th O. V. I.
Mr. Dunfee attended the Soldiers Reunion at Athens and expressed pleasure at meeting comrades and friends. He spoke proudly of Athens county and Ohio and praised Governor Harris, our former Colonel of the 75th Regiment for always showing courage and kindness to the boys in blue.
Notice from B F Beckler and M G Callahan that they have been appointed and qualified as administrators of the estate of Rachel J Beckler deceased, late of Athens county Ohio. Dated September 22, 1906.
Lawrence Hysell relocates his family to Columbus for a new home. Mrs. Lydia Beachout enjoyed a pleasant visit with G. W. Stage and family in Lancaster. Mrs. Parfitt and children of Hocking visited Mr. and Mrs. John Matheny. Roxie Campbell returned from the west after two months away. Mrs. Nora Graves and son Guy of Nelsonville spent Sunday with C. H. Matheny and family. Rev. Bishop gave an engaging discourse Sunday evening. Born last week a fine boy to Fred Bumgardner and wife.
Amesville reports visitors and changes as Mr. and Mrs. William Johnston of Trimble visit Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Gillilan. Notables include M. F. Carpenter improving, Marshal Beasley adding prize Shetland ponies, and Mrs. Seth Balderson visiting Fred in Brooklyn. News covers recitals, rural route plans, carrier exams, depot work, and a grange inspection.
The ceremony took place at 8 o'clock this morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nixon in Youba. Deacon Thomas W. Jones performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Xenia after a brief wedding trip.
We express sincere gratitude to neighbors and others who were thoughtful and kind to our wife and mother during her long years of suffering. George Totman Grace Totman.
Special to the Messenger Baratoga N Y Sept 27 All candidates on the Republican state ticket led by Charles E Hughes for governor were named by acclamation at the convention M L Bruce was renominated for lieutenant governor and the slate included John F Brien for secretary of state J Lewis for comptroller Julius Mayer for attorney general J G Wallenmier for state treasurer and H A Van Alstyne for state engineer and surveyor Timothy L Woodruff was chosen to chair the state committee The platform endorses Roosevelt tariff protection calls for tariff revision by trusted friends and urges restoration of an American merchant marine The eight hour law is endorsed and there is a push to reduce representation in electoral college and Congress to offset suppression of the franchise The Hughes telegram to Senator Page says he will accept without pledges beyond duty and intends to govern efficiently free from boss influence or private interests
War department announced the discharge of Lieutenant B Caulfield of the Philippine scouts. He was in San Francisco on leave when the earthquake struck and has not been heard from since. Caulfield, a New York native, served with credit in the Sixth Infantry during the Spanish American War and fought at San Juan Hill. He later became a first lieutenant with the Ninth Infantry.
A wedding occurred at W. P. Elliott's last Sunday as Miss Etta Eliott and Mr. Frank Barnhill of Athens joined in marriage with Rev. W. S. Bush officiating. The couple left for Athens to reside there, with many friends sending best wishes.
Mrs Kate Flora Totman 55 former Bern township resident died September 16 1906 after long illness at home She was born July 23 1851 in Amesville Ohio married to George Totman November 5 1868 They had two children Grace and Willie with Willie predeceasing her June 1 1898 Survived by husband daughter three brothers and a sister She joined M E church twenty three years ago and was widely loved for her helpful nature.
S. D. Thompson Eminent Commander of Athens Commandery No 15 Knights Templar W K Scott generalissimo John Elder and Franz Woodworth left Tuesday for Toledo to attend the Grand Commandery of the State of Ohio annual conclave. Thompson and Scott are official representatives of Athens commandery. Earlier plans to travel as a body were dropped due to railroad refusals leaving over a hundred Knights Templars unable to attend.
An Athens real estate notice from McKinstry & Parker invites listing of properties for sale or trade with no charge. They note strong demand at home and abroad, reading interest in farms near pikes and a forthcoming property list ready for the press.
E. C. Burchfield received a mounted black deer head by express on Tuesday. The animal, killed in Arizona, has perfect horns and was mounted by W. F. Fisher of Williams, an ex K. and M. railway man now with the Santa Fe. Fisher, well known in Athens, sent the head to Mr. Burchfield who will exhibit it in his pool room.
We express gratitude to friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother. E. H. Droz and Children.
Harry Bland a 15 year old colored boy who had been sent to county jail for a 15 dollar fine and 30 days for petit larceny two weeks ago by Squire Dille was brought before Judge Lynch Monday and ordered to Lancaster Reform School. He was taken there Tuesday by Sheriff Harry Webster.
Reports on the streets say Athens will soon house a new manufacturing concern for an innovative filing and binding machine for invoices bills and letters. The Val Davis building on West Union street may be leased, a gas engine bought from E C Burchfield powers the plant, and C F McBee will organize a stock company with Henry Zenner possibly as President.
Mr. H. A. Stevenson formerly employed as a clerk in Kurtz hardware store has accepted a position in El Paso Texas and left for there Tuesday. He hopes the climate will aid his health a belief shared by friends in Athens who regret his departure yet wish him a speedy recovery.
Wilbur Larremore in Atlantic notes how vanity markets fuel many publications and compiled bios. He recalls a farmer’s morocco bound volume profiling rustic figures and the costly price paid for such celebrity lore.
A passage from Success Magazine extols Wall Street drama with tales of a youth turning $2 into $200,000 in months and a farmer who gave each family member $300,000, then tore up the checks as riches sparked domestic strife and a last sighting ferrying hay to New York brokers for margin bets.
The ash tree is linked to many superstitions from medieval love potions to beliefs about future spouses. Icelanders avoid mountain ash as fuel due to a fear it awakens enemies around a hearth. Ancient verses invoke the ash spirit in search of luck and protection.
A Bystander critique extols ballooning as a serene, almost sacred sport for the scientific and the wise. The piece contrasts balloonists’ aloof calm with the sensationalism of the halfpenny press, praising the camaraderie among basketmates in the wicker confines.
A Milwaukee testimonial claims Peruna relieved chronic headaches back pains and dizziness after two months, urging recognition that pelvic catarrh is caused by catarrh and that treating the head can heal other organs.
Laura Martin files for divorce from Wayne Martin in Athens County Court of Common Pleas on grounds of willful absence for over three years. Wayne must answer within six weeks from September 27 1906 or a decree may be granted. James P. Wood Jr. attorney. Publication September 28 to November 2 weeks.
The K and M excursion to Columbus is set for Sunday September 30. The round trip fare is 1.25 dollars. Trains depart Athens at 8:15 a.m.
The Messenger notes several local parents with sons who served in the Union army. Peter Finsterwald Sr and son Jesse reside on Lash Street. Daniel Fulton and wife near Athens Township had Harmon Fulton, now deceased, who served. J P Southerton and Madison James of Dover Township also had sons in the Union forces.
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