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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
7
Tuesday notes show T. E. Clark of Amesville in the city on business. Various friends and relatives visit or host in Amesville, Glouster, Nelsonville, Albany, Toledo, Columbus, and Cincinnati, with travel to Charleston, West Virginia, and Honolulu mentioned in family visits and departures.
Full range of ready to wear suits with single and double breasted styles in grey worsteds with stripes and checks. Boys suits from 1.60 to 10, ages 8 to 16, and 1.80 to 6.50 for 3 to 9 years. Hats shirts underwear gloves hosiery collars dress shirts and more with prices from 25c to 4.00 and up.
A local retailer promotes Ingrain Carpets at unchanged prices from last year, outlining 2 and 3 ply options and per yard costs. The ad highlights Wilton, Axminster, Brussels, and Tapestry rugs with price ranges, plus linoleum pricing and a new line of lace curtains in varied designs and materials.
Our floor overflows with bright new spring merchandise and many added lines this week. New greys in light weight imported cloths, checks, voiles and worsted fabrics up to 2 dollars. Taffeta silks for tailor made suits in 96 to 1.26. Lawns, batistes, French organdy and silk mull in various colors. Hosiery, underwear, vests, union suits and a wide array of small wares to complete outfits in Athens.
Mr. Frank Bean of Gallipolis visits relatives in town for a few days. Dr. J. C. Copeland of Marshfield comes on professional business. Mr. Robert Reeves of Meigs county, a stock dealer, is in the city on business. Mr. Lew Finsterwald of Guysville, a notable citizen, visits Athens. Jesse C. Day and family of Charles ton W Va stay with Mayor Gilbert E. Day for a few days. The Ohio Central cafe service is praised as a winner. Have you tried it.
Roy Chalfant pleaded guilty to beating Pearl Sapp 18, son of Elsworth Sapp, in Pike Valley. Chalfant and Ellis Brown allegedly pursued a drinking-fueled confrontation after nearly running a suckling colt. Sapp drove to safety in Hugh Mulligan's barnyard, Chalfant restrained him, and Brown watched. Chalfant fined five dollars plus costs totaling 8.40. Brown not arrested.
Mayor Day reports no arrests yet but notes a busy noon with three marriages performed. Couples wed include John H. McCune with Almeda E. Roberts of Utley, Clarence Winn with Katie Davis of Others, and Amos E. Hickson with Iva Mingus of Millfield. Several licenses issued in Judge Lynch's court today.
A chef known for skill prepares meals aboard The Ohio Central cafe cars. The article highlights cuisine during rail travel, focusing on plated dishes and service style offered to passengers on board.
The undersigned threaten to prosecute any man found on their premises with hounds day or night. Names listed include Wm Fleming J P Heil Tee yp W Dewees A Fleming A B Johnson S W Vincent Isaac Lafollet E C Jones James Carpenter S T Vincent James Lafollett C A Morris J R Lewis G W Carter C Wolfe Harvey Linscott Kk C Linscott A M Linscott J W Grandstaff Co Fleming J Jones JL Carpenter.
The product enhances floors, furniture, and woodwork showing greater beauty and lasting finish. Lee prepared samples at H. L. Wheaton's to demonstrate the quality and appeal of Hanna's Lustre Finish.
Miss Ina Beverage celebrated her ninth birthday Saturday at her West State Street home with twenty friends. Guests included Flo Cooper of Union Liliam Hunter Ruth Allison of Marshfield Goldie Bridge of Glouster and Helen and Margaret Casey of Columbus. Refreshments were served at four and many presents were given to Ina.
Advertisement notes Green Seal Liquid Paint will make homes more homelike and attractive. Sold by H. L. Wheaton.
A description of The Green Seal paint claiming superior coverage and quality due to top materials, offered for sale by H. L. Wheat on.
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