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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
4
The piece argues Democrats misjudge temperance and church voters in Ohio over a veto governor’s stance, questions Governor Herrick’s honesty, and criticizes Purley Baker. It praises Athene’s need for manufacturing, lists current and prospective industries, notes regional resources, and reports community notices and local travels.
Mr and Mrs J W Cecil were guests of relatives at Dunbar from Saturday to Monday Heber H Henry visited Cincinnati Sunday for sightseeing and a ball game Mr and Mrs A L Logan stayed with relatives in Carpenter Rev G E Fisher of Marietta preached at the M E church Sunday morning and Wilson Chapel in the afternoon The Mesers Hambleton Walker and Gertie from Marietta visited Miss Gladys Wheeler Sunday Mr and Mrs T E Clark returned from a month in New Matamoras where Mr Clark is employed in the oil fields Rev and Mrs G D Cliffor are vacationing at Chautauqua N Y Mr and Mrs O M Lovel and daughter Lucile spent Sunday in Athens with Mr and Mrs S N Hobson Mrs Lydia A Blanden of Cincinnati is visiting friends here Frank Adair of Beverly is visiting his grandmother Mrs Sarah Patterson John Beggs of Columbus Grove and Dr Ames of Belpre will speak at the Orange picnic at Warrener farm Thursday Aug 10 J L Danbar, ill for some time, is improving Alex Wilson and Mr Kirby of Glouster visited Friday to discuss establishing a bakery here Repairs at the Presbyterian church and Rev Clifford of the M E church left Rev Cellar to preach at the M E church next Sunday Rev W F Cellar preached in Marietta last Sunday replacing Rev Jackson of the Presbyterian church.
Queen Amelie of Portugal argues no woman can be beautiful without intellect and urges outdoor living. She notes her own study of law medicine and art and promotes airier homes free of dust catching draperies and bric-a-brac.
The article advises busy women to prevent stiff fingers and wrists with daily exercises. It describes arm lifts to loosen shoulder muscles, devitalizing moves to relax hands and forearms, vigorous wrist shaking, and wide finger spreads to improve circulation. A note cites a housework and dairy routine benefiting from these routines.
A narrator recalls marrying Bertha Tannanjors of Finland, aiding her in a perilous escape amid a planned attempted assassination of the Finnish governor. After a tense voyage from Cronstadt to Stockholm and then Rotterdam, they reach America aboard a ship. The wife’s quiet resolve, shaped by Russia’s oppression, hints at a future revolutionary fervor.
The article notes crowded eastern manufacturers face material shortages and urge the Board of Trade and citizens to act quickly. It calls for united, persistent effort to secure important facilities, following examples from other towns.
Mrs Fannie McCathran Mrs Lydia Beachout and Miss Maggie Stage spent Sunday in Lancaster visiting relatives. Miss Helen Wood from Africa is visiting friends. Miss Nellie Dowler of Chauncey and Mrs Della Shaw visited friends at Dowler Ridge. O P Adams and family of Connets were guests of George Matheny. W M Barker and family of Nelsonville were guests of relatives. Ollie Gabriel returned home from near Amesville after a month away.
Emma Boelaner invites shoppers to a Friday sale on August 4 featuring trimmed hats in summer goods priced at 690. Call and see us at Corner Court and State streets.
Mary Elizabeth Hart offers practical advice on preserving smooth hands during rough labor. Wear gloves when possible, soak fingers in warm soapy water, use a inexpensive hand scrub brush, then apply a lotion of lemon juice and glycerin to keep hands clean, smooth, and white at night.
The document outlines an ordinance passed February 27, 1905 in Zanesville Ohio governing franchise terms for The Southeastern Ohio Railway Light & Power Company and The Black Diamond Traction Company. It details shared track use on Sixth Street bridge and adjacent streets, arbitration procedures, and rights to grant track use to other electric railways while preserving the granting company’s control.
Not Called For letters or parcels remain for a list of individuals including Alexander J Brownlee Mrs Bean R H Vape Lena Crippen J H Carlo Paetani Campbell Wendell Chuck Flossie Fisher J Gates Gaffney Howard Mrs Elizza Logan D E Roe Meek Alice Millwood Chas W Randal Mrs Richards James Sienna George Shea Mie Springston Mrs Vorhes Dr Wells Robi Williams Joseph Young Lena. Callers to say they were advertised per postmaster D Gist.
Summer months bring bowel disorders in children needing careful attention. The remedy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea is recommended for prompt control of diarrheal loss. Sold by W H McKee's drug store and Barton Drug Store Chauncey Ohio.
Isaac Penrod and Etta Gandee of Mineral were married in the Probate office Monday with Justice Logan officiating. They plan to reside in Mineral.
The second annual Pratt's Fork Picnic will take place in Redding's grove near the church on Saturday August 19. Speakers are scheduled for morning and afternoon and music will be provided by the Wood band of Albany. Refreshments will be served.
William Glenn Willock aged 6 dies at his grandparents home Mr and Mrs Taylor Petty after long illness from spinal meningitis. Remains taken to Midd leport for burial on Friday. Rathbone Sisters to meet Friday evening August 4 to arrange annual picnic.
John O Hill thanks friends for heartfelt sympathy and assistance after the death and burial of his beloved wife.
An up-to-date barber shop starts business in the Feed building promising first-class work and courteous treatment. Also notes the Athens County Teachers Institute to be held in Athens the week of August with instructors from DePauw University and Central School of Oratory in Columbus. A lost gold pin and details of an excursion to Lancaster with a 90 cent round trip fare are listed.
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