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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1905

Page

2

New England Family Visits and Illness Updates

George France and his son and sister Mrs. Sarah Hill visited Sunday. George Lewis and children of Nelsonville visited Orson Lewis and wife. Mrs. Susan Wright remains ill and unwell. Mrs. Louis Hill shows partial recovery. George Townsend left for Parkersburg for work. Lou Starlin Prudie Starlin and Ray Marquis from Athens visited Rebecca Starlin’s family over Sunday. J W Wilson, the local merchant, is sick.

George France Sandock Sarah Hill George Lewis Nelsonville Orson Lewis Suanday Susan Wright Louis Hill George Townsend Parkersburg Lou Starlin Prudie Starlin Ray Marquis Athens Rebecca Starlin J. W. Wilson

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted By Pharmacy Ad

An old ad touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it aids digestion and feeds vital organs by letting the stomach rest while it gradually grows strong. It promises relief from indigestion and stomach troubles and notes it is sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline

Winget Chafel Ed Winget and Son Visit Friends

Ed Winget and son Clyde of Co dumbus spent Sunday visiting friends here. Rev. Moore preached his first sermon at Winget Chapel last Sunday to an appreciative audience. Ed Barrows of Columbus was the guest of his brother, Mac Barrows and family the first of the week. Mrs Maria Clutter was the guest of Mrs Lizzie Wingett Thursday. Miss Clara Borman accepted a position at Athens state hospital. Worley Baughman, who spent the winter in New Mexico and Colorado Springs, returned home recently.

Moore Winget Chapel Barrows of Columbus Mac Barrows Maria Clutter Lizzie Wingett Clara Borman Athens State Hospital Worley Baughman New Mexico Colorado Springs Margaret Shannon Gay Allen Mineral A. E. Lewellyn Daisy Clifford Nanna Luhrig Mint Hunter Athens Wallace Cox Clara Herron R. L. Carmichael Carbondale Henry Todd John Martin Mearl Vinton County Hoyt Sanders George and Ray Sherman Bert Martin Aaron Martin Athene Livengood Drake Victor Conkey Clyde Russell Bert Dixon Ora Dora Davis Bertha Carmichael Elmer Louise Pake J. Herron Prof Thomas Nellie Mary Todd C. H. Pierce F. McClure

Rock Island Offers Faster California Sleeper Excursions

The Rock Island line introduces a new specially built tourist sleeper train leaving Chicago daily for Los Angeles in sixty eight hours. Agents, including John Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago, provide full information on this quicker service with no extra cost compared to rivals.

Rock Island California Chicago Los Angeles John Sebastian Rock Island System Chi- Ago

When a Man Bores You Not a Book

The remark contrasts boredom with reading, noting that a book can be closed easily while a person’s dullness tests patience and resilience in social or conversation settings.

Lowe Brothers

Local Notes from Hockingport and Nearby Towns

Friday readings by Miss Jessie Wells in Hockingport pleased attendees. Residents visit relatives in Athens and Bashan while many plan summer guests and relocations. Commencement set for May 4 at F. W. B. church with eleven graduates and a Bacalaurete sermon by Rev. Moore.

Economical Heavy Body Paint Sold by H L Wheaton

A gallon of heavy bodied paint is touted as the most economical when thinned per package directions and offered for sale by H. L. Wheaton.

H. L. Wheaton

Local Happenings in Athens and Nearby Towns

Mrs. Harry McKinstry and family visited Athens to see Mrs. McKinstry’s parents Mr. and Mrs E A Brown. Peter Bodkin bought the Ohas Martin property and will move in at once. Ohas Martin moved to Sugar Creek Monday for work. Lena Bowers visited Athens with cousin Lenore Kern. Eva Morse called on friends in Athens Saturday.

Harry McKinstry Athens McK E. A. Brown Peter Bodkin Ohas. Martin

House painting choice urged for value with Green Seal Paint

A seller, H L. Wheaton, promotes Green Seal Liquid Paint as a prudent choice before finalizing a house painting decision. The note urges careful consideration of house needs and implies a cost saving by selecting a quality paint option.

H L. Wheaton

Marshfield Social News Notes From Local Visitors

A series of short notices from Marshfield lists visitors and residents moving between New Haven Jerseyville Columbus Mineral Luhrig Carbondale and Athens. Names include Auisin Cundiff Miss Margaret Shannon Miss Gay Allen Rev EB Beck and many others with moves and gatherings at local homes and lodges. The report also notes marriages and lodge attendees among Luhrig residents and surrounding towns.

Oberammergau Pictorial Reproduction at Athens Opera House

Henry Ellsworth presents an illustrated Oberammergau production at the Athens Opera House on April 27 and 28 under the Athens Aerie of Eagles. It features 4330 colored views, a select orchestra and choir, and a chimes section, offered as an engaging historical entertainment rather than a lecture.

Oberammergau Ita Henry Ellsworth Athens Opera House Athens Aerie of Eagles Ellsworth Elsworth

Green Seal Purity Claim Prompts Cleaner Choice

An ad fragment touts Green Seal as the pure option and notes availability for sale by H. L. Wheaton.

H. L. Wheaton

Wallace Show to Exhibit in Athens This Week

The Wallace Circus plans an Athens exhibit on Wednesday May 10. A large portion of residents and university students anticipate the visit as crowds from Athens and the campus will converge for the event. The article notes 865 enrolled students with 50 more expected, linking university attendance to local prosperity.

Athens Wallace Circus Higley

Cure by Electric Bitters Saves E H Wolfe of Bear Grove

In Bear Grove Iowa E H Wolfe credits Electric Bitters with a complete cure for kidney trouble and relief from general debility and nerve trouble. He keeps them on hand and reports their effectiveness despite the condition’s usual fatal risk. The druggist guarantees them at 50c.

E. H. Wolfe Bear Grove Iowa Cee

Administrator's Sale of Albany Village Real Estate

Probate Court of Athens County Ohio orders sale by auction on premises in Albany village. Two parcels, Lot 38 and Lot 4 totaling 4.61 acres, appraised at 100 and 300 dollars respectively. Terms: one third cash, one third at six months, one third at twelve months secured by mortgage. Andrew Dailey administrator with will annexed of Milton Mace. April 6 to May 6.

Albany Athens County Ohio Andrew Dailey de Bovis Milton H. Mace D. Hopkins

Assignee Sells Waterloo Township Land in Athens County

By order of the Probate Court of Athens County Ohio assignee H H Wickham will offer for public auction on April 29 1905 at 1 p m at the courthouse front in Athens Ohio a tract in Waterloo Township Athens County Ohio Part of Fraction 30 Town 11 Range 15 Ohio Company's Purchase at the southeast corner of the fraction Beginning description follows with bearings chains and trees and rights of way The tract contains about 114 acres more or less Appraised at 1824 00 Terms are one third cash at sale one third in one year and one third in two years with interest from day of sale or all cash at purchaser option.

Court House Athens Ohio Waterloo Township Athens County Ohio Company Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway Company H. H. Wickham Thomas J. Allison Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell, Atty’s Mch

Woman Attends Afternoon Tea With Racing Day Excitement

A woman attends an afternoon tea in the same state of excitement as a man experiences at a horse race, capturing a lively social moment.

Through Route to Chicago and the West

Sleeping car leaves Athens at 3 36 p m daily via the Ohio Central Lines on through train No 5 arriving Chicago 7 10 am via the L B M Ry. The New Chicago Route provides good day coach connections and Toledo link at L A MS Ry for through travelers. Confer with Ohio Central Lines agents before trip to Chicago or the west.

Athens Ohio Central Lines Chicago Toledo West

Hocking Valley Excursion Fares For California and West

One way second class colonist fares offered to California North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho and intermediate territory valid March 1 to 15 and September 15 to October 3. For details contact ticket agents of this company. Also contains an ad for PAZO OINTMENT and a promotional quip about men and women.

California North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho Intermediate Territory

Athens to Chicago via Ohio Red Lines Sleepers

The Ohio Red Lines run daily sleeping car service to Chicago on train No. 5 labeled Ohio Central via Twiedo and the Lake Shore Railway. The sleeper arrives in Chicago at 7:10 a.m. and connects with morning Chicago trains to all points, offering a convenient early start.

Athens Chicago Ohio Red Lines Ohio Central Twiedo Lake Shore Ry

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