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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
4
A nostalgic note from the Ohiego Review recalling cheerful girls of long ago who frolicked all day. The passage asks to send them a message if found and to honor one with a medal for innocent hearts and open smiles, free of flirtation or style.
Joseph Jefferson, 76, renowned American actor, died at his Palm Beach Florida residence on Saturday. The item comments on a stormy Easter, poor spring weather for farmers, and public concern over fire safety and stage accidents in a tone reflecting local fears and civic blame.
SH. DE. Fred Witham sells his farm to M. EB. Reading and disposes of personal property at public sale as he plans to move west. Easter services at M. E. Church were well attended with a strong program. Several families from nearby towns spent Easter with relatives. Community notes include illness improvement and social visits among residents. One Minute Cough Cure advertised by Cline's Pharmacy.
Torch week reports visits and guests as T. W. Jones visits son Clar ence at Canaanville. Bernice Dean and Rosa Fox of Coolville attend friends here Sunday. Citizens back trolley line to Marietta Pomeroy with Colonel Boone speaking. Peer O Connor Nate O Connor and Haddon Dye at Boxwell exam in Guysville. J Tipton of Newport Kentucky dies after being struck by a train. funeral held there. Roy Danfee visits from Xenia. Ethel Mitchel ends Nelsonville term and returns home. Local families visit and travel to Athens and Montana to join husbands. Sheriff sale of Enterprise academy property draws locals. E Wyatt bids $038.50. Mrs W Mitchell and Ethel Mitchell visit Athens.
The article asserts true happiness can be found in the mansions of the rich and in modest homes of the middle class and poor. It praises Green's August Flower as a remedy for stomach troubles including indigestion dyspepsia constipation loss of appetite and liver torpor. Trial bottle 25c big bottle 75c at all druggists.
Portland Cement concrete blocks and concrete work offered for sale by the sack barrel or car load. Imbedded in cellar walls and underground work with durable impervious concrete. Blocks available in designs, priced on application. Office in County Clerk's office near depot. Also listing a new cottage for sale at 1500 dollars by L H Clark.
Our best suits ever with fine cloth patterns and perfect finish cost much less than typical $20 value. Every suit is priced from $3 to $5, with imported and domestic tweeds and worsteds. Our Boys' Department offers new, handsome toys for boys at thrifty prices.
Albany notes mention Dr and Mrs L L Jones of Athens visiting relatives in the area. Guests include Clarence Murphy and family and Mrs O G Vorhes of Columbus staying with Mr and Mrs O B Murphy. Several others from Nelsonville Columbus and Nelsonville visited over Sunday and Orel Stephens and W H Vorhes attended business here.
A listing notes buyers will visit Warren Brothers Livery Stable on Saturday April 29 1905 to view sound horses in good condition ready for purchase. The brief emphasizes soundness and proper shape for selection.
For sale by A. L. Wheaton. The paint is described as pure and satisfying and offered at a price no higher than competing brands. The ad notes that single men struggle to save money while married men do not even try.
It covers a greater surface satisfact orially than any other paint on the market. Try it and be convinced. For sale by H. L. Wheaton.
Joe M. Armstrong is appointed and qualified as executrix of Elza Armstrong's will of Athens Township Athens County Ohio deceased. W E Peters attorney April 1313.
Help wanted advertisement seeks a girl for immediate work at Pic kett's restaurant. Applicant should apply in person for the position and wage details.
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