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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1899

Page

5

Local Brevities From Athens and Surrounding Towns

Dr. T A Copeland of Jerseyville was in Athens on business Wednesday. Several residents and visitors are noted for lstays and guests including Mrs Ebner Dixon of Chillicothe and Miss Mae Paston traveling to Charleston. Local health news mentions Mrs A Frame improving at Sunnyside and Miss Georgia Herick in critical condition. Major social notes cover visits by Miss Jessie Carpenter, Mrs J C Davis’s illness, and travel by Mayor Buckner and Rev J A Joyce. A Canatata at Ai church is praised featuring Miss Marr Lysia Frame, with a concert planned in Athens soon.

T. A. Copeland Jerseyville Athens Harry Eddington Nelsonville J.B. Hi Ebner Dixon Chillicoth C. M. Smallwood CM. Koons Columbus John Mesehher Millfield Frame Sunnyside Mae Paston Charleston Will Sterritt Jessie Carpenter Carpenter Clerk McKinstry Frank Buxton Gallipolis Thesday Leary Logan John Frame Pearl Blackwood Union Elsie Evans Anna Gimare Jessie Stella Walsh J. C. Davis Strate Street Inna Smith Eleanor Wond Crucingati George Fox Pleasant Trimble Jano Crawford 5. C. Robinson Caldwell W. B. Foster Kurana Brooss Nyra Temon Coffeerilie Kansas J. W Henry Logan Georgia Herick E. H. Borick State B. Dalton Sunnysife Dalton J.A. Joyce Monaday Parkersburg J.B. Allen Captain Allen Thomasville Georgia Capt. Allen Georgia Pines Thec County D. H. Kidwett Mary Dodge Kimballs School For Worchester Boston Mass O. E. Davis Ringgold Morgan County George Ewing Alice Minnie Freda Alexander Ewing Ewing Marion Plains of Kansas Golden Warrensburg Topeka Kansas City Pisua Daily Dispatch Marr Lysia Frame Gieen Missy Praive Tolaty Tange

College Notes From A University Campus Gossip

College Notes recounts student life events at an unnamed university. C H Bryson visited Globeaster parishoners. Wat Craig missed classes due to sore eyes. Blanche Mohler left for Albany after her brother’s death in Columbus. Pi Beta Phi initiated Grace Score and hosted alumni. Dorr Casto from Parkersburg WV left college due to illness and may return soon. Seniors staged a gownless procession, and Jerry Clements was serenaded amid a humorous misunderstanding. Athenian and Bazies rivalries continued with a disputed flag issue and possible nine to nothing scores amid student pranks and sports tensions.

C.H. Bryson Gloaster Wat Craig Blanche Mohler Albany Columbus Pi Beta Phi Miss Grace Score Dorr Casto Parkersburg W. Va Iitness Mrr Casto Jerry Clements College Street Jerry Jerry Treat Mr Clements Jersey Heir Ann Caps Bazies Philos Thilo

Christian Church Notes Preview Services and Social

The Christian Church plans Sunday morning and evening services with sermons on Providence in the church's establishment and the greatest sin. Higley spoke at the ladies missionary society on Bible chairs in universities. A social at Mr. G G Warris's Race street home Friday evening invites all, with refreshments. Three new members joined, two baptized Sunday and one by reinstatement Wednesday. Omission in last issue hid decorating committee names for the Powell farewell reception. praise for Presbyterian church decorations. Athens High School class will have Han DO Corson as commencement orator June 12. Corson to be honored with central reception.

Christian Church Higley Ladies’ Missionary Society G. G. Warris Race Street W. A. Powell Presbyterian Church George M. Hickle W.D. Brown Charles Millikan Athens High School Han DO. T. Corson Obie Théclacs Corson Gorsen Athens

Union Meeting At Hotel Athens Plans Fall Attendance

The W. T. Union will meet Tuesday afternoon at Ma Sal with Mrs Taber at Hotel Athens. A wedding procession is planned, and officials expect strong turnout. By order of the president, Mire GC. 4. Sette.

W. €. T. Union Taber Athens Weeing Mire GC Sette

New Township Clerk Chosen After Clerk Death

Athens township trustees met Tuesday evening and appointed A.7. Frame township clerk to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alexander Swing.

New Athens Township Frame Alexander Swing

Committees Appointed And City Council Meeting

The council met in adjourned session to finish business from the prior night. Attendees discussed Fanny Rice and the theater comedy as a cure for insomnia, with members eager to adjourn and honor Panny. Several petitions and requests were heard, including street improvements on Carpenter Street and various committee appointments. The Home Telephone Company franchise moved to second reading, and street openings and poll tax enforcement were addressed. The session adjourned after bills were approved.

Fanny Rice Clerk Golden George Junod J. M. Foster Council Lewis Graham Mill Street Graham St. Graham Canaanville Hopkins Carpenter Street Lancaster State Street Davis Blackwood McVay McKee Ikern Junod Necu Brown Melee Juno Police Ern Meee Kern Blackwonad McNvee Blackwood, Brown Inno Home Telephone Company E.R. Wailer West State Street Old Cemetery Woodworth

Gas Mains Tampered With at Athens Oil and Gas

Patrons found no gas at Athens Oil and Gas on Wednesday after a miscreant severed the regulating valve chain with a chisel and hammer. Local manager alerted, cane recovered, investigation ongoing under tampering statutes. conviction could delay any repeat offense for many days.

Athens Oil and Gas Company

Druggan Sent to Jail in Athens Case

George Druggan of Nelsonville was jailed in Athens after a hearing before J. J. Lane on charges of unlawfully barring J. W. Allen the sexton from Green Lawn cemetery and for refusing to hand over association tools. He was fined $4 and imprisoned until the fine and costs are paid. he remained jailed after unable to post cash.

George Druggan Nelsonville Athens Mondar C. A. Cable Green Lawn Druggan J. W. Allen J. J. Lane

McElfresh and Boals Wed at Joy Home

The marriage of Mr William McElfresh and Miss Kila Boals occurred at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the residence of Dr and Mrs W J Alderman with Rev L C Hadaoes officiating. The couple left by the 1 53 Ohio Central train for Joy to begin married life.

William McElfresh Kila Boals L. C. Hadaoes McElfresh Joy Ohio Central

Potatoes for Sale From Ohio Farm

Ten bushels of White Peach Kin potatoes offered for sale. Crowned on a Chin ton county farm in Ohio yielding 200 bushels per acre. Farmers urged to plant for quality and large yields. Inquiries to Had School Furniture Co’s office or Hudson Brothers, 41 ens, Uliic.

Chinton County Ohio Had School Furniture Co Ofice Hudson Brothers

Salesmen Wanted for Paints and Varnishes

Practical tests claim Royal Baking Powder makes the bread wholesome. The new sailors at C. B. Sloane's. Reliable salesmen sought to sell or complete line of paints varnishes and related items with good position and liberal terms for right man. Address Manufacturer Cleveland Ohio 1382.

Cleveland

The Deputy and the Nickel at Western Cable Office

A deputy and companions used a wire connected to a nickel battery to trap boys at the Western Caion Telegraph office. Boys rubbed the coin to complete the circuit, causing a stun and a small commotion as the deputy wrestled control and disbursed the scene. An advertisement for Syrup of Figs promotes its use for digestion and general health.

Caion Caele Sam Beasley Wickel Cain

Fine silk and satin waists at 0.5

Sloane's advertises fine silk and satin waists at half price, offering a stylish selection for shoppers seeking affordable luxury and lightweight summer wear. Local store promotes small discounts to attract customers to a limited sale event.

Sloane's

John Robinson's Show Delivers Grand Biblical Spectacle

The John Robinson show inaugurates a monumental biblical production detailing Solomon's Temple and the Queen of Sheba with grand scenery, sacred rituals, and lavish tableaux. Audiences in Athens on March 1 can expect ornate mations and a vast menagerie alongside a royal hippodrome spectacle with extensive costumes and staging.

John Robinson Salomon Queen of Sheba Solomon Jerusalem Solomon's Temple Cresset Athens

Not Called For Letters at Athens La Post Office

Two lists of remaining letters at the Athens Louisiana post office. Advertised items include Blackwood, Ww. Te Leake, Brow Neke Miller, H A Vai Dike, Grass, Perseus, and others. Letter recipients urged to claim by advertising notice.

Athens Avril Blackwood Te Leake Brow Neke Miller H. A Vai Dike Grass Charlie Perseus C. D.G P.M

One Price Store Seizes Carpet Deals and Millinery Value

D Zenner Co. advertises preparedness and stock variety with Ingram and Brussels carpets, over fifty matting styles, and wool not price per yard. Special sale on lace curtains, woolen dress goods scraps, and trimmed millinery that avoids cheap quality. Jackets and women's suits noted as exceptional values.

Brussels

Beauty in Blend Deep Clean Blood Clean Skin

A garbled ad promises beauty from a blood cleaning tonic called Cascarets. It touts removing pimples blotches and blemishes, claiming the product cleanses the body and delivers a clear complexion for nine and a half cents, with a dubious guarantee.

Legion Balisfacton

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