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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1904

Page

8

Rally Day Convention at Wright's Chapel Mechanicaburg

The Rally Day convention gathered Saturday at Wright's Chapel Mechanicaburg with a 2 PM song service led by Dr. T. L. Lowe and an address by Dr. E. W. Chubb on the Sunday School. Prof. D J Evans discussed county work including home and cradle roll departments and finances. An 7:30 PM session featured Rev. F Hurley and Prof. Frederick Treadley of the university. The convention closed about 9 PM with plans for stronger Sunday school programs.

Wright’s Mechanicaburg T. L. Lowe E. W. Chubb D.J. Evans Banner County Home Department Ohio F. Hurley Frederick Treadley University

Rug Washing Made Easy With Easy Task Up

A rug is treated on the floor with thick white gads from dissolving a bar of Easy Task Up. Dirt and grease vanish from the rug. The dirt remover is sold at groceries for six cents a bar.

Senator Burton Questions Jury System Faith in Providence

Kansas Senator Burton expresses doubt about the current jury system while affirming he retains faith in Providence. He notes concerns about juror impartiality and legal process, yet emphasizes personal belief in a higher guidance.

Burton Kansas

May Musical Festival Tickets From Cincinnati 1904

The Hocking Valley By. Co. announces sale of Cincinnati and return tickets at one fare plus 25 cents for the round trip. Tickets on sale May 10 and 11 from all stations and May 12 to 14 from Mari on Jackson and intermediate stations. Return limit May 15, 1904.

Cincinnati Hocking Valley By. Co Marion Jackson

How to wash lace curtains with care

The piece advises that lace curtains need gentle soap and no alkali. It warns cheap soap can rot fine fabric and cause discoloration and odors. It suggests using Easy Task Soap, sold by grocers for five cents, to keep curtains spotless.

Common Pleas Judges Salary Increase Passed

The bill to raise common pleas judges salaries has passed the senate and sets state pay at 3000 dollars with county additions of 16 dollars per 1000 residents, not to exceed 8000 dollars. current salaries were 2500 a year.

Senate Common Pleas Common Leas

Perry Davis Pain Killer Promoted in 19th Century Ad

An advertisement urges readers to avoid imitations and trust the genuine Perry Davis Pain Killer for decades of use. It emphasizes its effectiveness against severe diarrhea cramps and dysentery, claiming millions cured.

Perry Davis

Hon George Falloon Marry in Charleston

The marriage of Hon George Falloon and Mrs Elanor M Hill was solemnized Thursday at Charleston West Virginia in a small gathering of friends. The bride is noted as a respected Charleston society figure and Falloon has long been known in Ohio and Athens for business and politics including a term in the Ohio Senate. The couple will reside in Charleston and Falloon continues to oversee lumber interests in West Virginia.

George Falloon Elanor M. Hill Charleston W. Va Falloon Ohio Athens Ohio Senate West Virginia

Green Seal Paint Endorsed For Durable Home Finish

An adtypo ad style passage notes Green Seal Liquid Paint praised by Mr Brown for years as a durable house finish. The McCall report comment suggests a satirical call to bottle public health reform. The sale promotion appears at H L Wheaton’s store.

For Sale LY H. L. Wheaton House Unprotected by Green Seal

A brief notice announces the sale of a house attributed to LY H. L. Wheaton. The text notes the property lacks Green Seal Liquid Paint protection.

Two Year Old Whistler Gains Local Fame Near Grosvenor

Harley Williams a 24 month old boy from Grosvenor is renowned as a prodigy of whistling. He reproduces tunes instantly on a natural clarionet without instruction and imitates bird songs with remarkable accuracy. He recovered from smallpox to develop this unusual talent and uses whistling to express his feelings at night and during the day.

Harley Williams Waldo Williams Grosvenor Harley

Opening Ball Game With Marietta At Athens

The Ohio University baseball season opens Saturday at 2 30 p m against Marietta. Captain Gullam f leads a strong squad from the college with high hopes for a creditable record. Manager Judy has arranged a bold schedule as Athens prepares for an exciting tussle to seize the opening win.

Ohio University Marietta Gullam F Judy Athens

Paint Sale Ad at H. L. Wheaton's for House and Barn

An advertisement urges readers to buy paint for homes and barns using Green Seal Liquid Paint. It promotes a pure paint with a pretty polish and notes the product is on sale at H. L. Wheaton's.

H. L. Wheaton’s

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