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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1904

Page

4

Messenger and Herald Subscription Rates

The notice lists subscription rates by year and prepaid options with a rate of 135 units. It notes terms for the side of Ogunty if prepaid and mentions a three year term.

Coolville Camp Meeting Declares Success Revival in 1904

The Aug 15 Coolville gathering closed the 24th session with Rev. Glasscock of Cincinnati delivering forceful sermons. Miss Nichols led the young people to many conversions as Rev. Bishop and Rev. Trout guided services. Old soldiers day honored veterans, and talk of future electric rail lines and cottage growth drew local optimism.

O Coolville Glasscock Cincinnati Marietta West Virginia Philippi Coolville Coolville Camp Middle West Ohio River Athens

Athens Fair Offers Diverse Attractions and Balloon Show

The fifty third Athens County Agricultural Society fair runs August 24 and 25 with trotting pacing and running races featuring top horses for substantial purses. Balloon ascensions by Prof and Mrs D H Gillespie will debut a woman taking part from the grounds, drawing countywide excitement. Premiums highlight farm products and a ladies department, inviting all to contribute their best crafts and goods.

Athens County Agricultural Society Amises D. H. Gillespie Gillespie Athens County

Kelley Slashes Wife's Throat in Jackson County

Charles Kelley attacked his wife with a butcher knife, slashing her throat in a domestic dispute. The wound, about four inches, left her able to rise the next day. Kelley was tracked by bloodhounds and captured hiding in a hay-mmow, then jailed. His bond was set at 1000 and he remains in county custody. his brother is serving a seven-year term in Ohio.

Charles Kelley Jacksonville Kelley King Glouster R. A. Yocum King’s Redtown Calaboose Murphy Chauncey Jacksonville Calaboose Sheriff Murphy Henry Ohio Penitentiary Green Carl Porter F. R. Gross James Ginnan Charles Robinett Robinett Messrs Porter Gross Nesonville

Health Restored by Hood's Sarsaparilla Usage

The piece argues summer sun does not strengthen health, as many remain nervous and unable to sleep or digest well. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla tones nerves, aids digestion, improves appetite, and promotes restful sleep, building up the whole system.

Hood

Obituary of Lucy A Patterson of Marshfield era

Lucy A Patterson, daughter of John and Octavia Patterson, born July 1 1844 in Athens county, died August 9 1904 aged 61. She married Francis A McVay October 28 1862 and survived four children. She joined Hebbardsville Presbyterian as a teen, later Me thodist Protestant church in Marshfield, active in temperance and foreign mission work. Funeral at M. P. church Marshfield. interment Hebbardsville cemetery. L Hawks

Lucy A. Patterson Daugher John Octavia Patterson Athens County Francis A. McVay Cumberand M. P Marshfield A. E. Black Thomas Ireland Hebbardsville Cemetry L. Hawk

John W Vogel's Big City Minstrels at Athens Opera House

Amusement notice announces John W Vogel's Big City Minstrels performing August 22 at the Athens Opera House. The show features a 21 piece silver cornet band directed by Prof E H Brill a 15 piece double symphony orchestra under Prof John E Elsen and the Louis ana Glee Club providing vocals. A crowded house is anticipated.

John W. Vogel Big City

Colorado and Return Fare Notice

Daily Union Pacific service advertised from June 1 to September 80 with final return by October 31 1904. Fares listed as St Louis 25 dollars and Chicago 30 dollars with lower rates from other points. Inquiries directed to W H Conor 53 East Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio.

Colorado Union Pacific St. Louis Chicago W. H. Conor East Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio

Dodd's Kidney Pills Said To Cure Kidney Troubles

Cleveland Arkansas reports a local testimonial praising Dodd's Kidney Pills as the best kidney remedy. Mr A E Carlile claims 23 years of kidney trouble cured and urges sufferers to try the treatment. Also note a lost gold watch near Alma Park with reward offered.

Cleveland Ark Dodd Arkansas A. E. Carlile Mr. Charlle Bright Alma Park Margaret Davis New Straitsville

Clarke's Real Estate Agency With Adams Express

Clarke's Real Estate Agency operates on No. 5 North Court Street with Adams Express in its premises offering property dealings and express shipment services.

Clarke’s Real Estate Adams Express North Court Street

Uncalled Letters At Athens Post Office

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Athens Ohio post office dated Monday August. Names include Blackburn T J Cox William H Frost Alma Hale A S Kanney Geo Lowry Mrs Sue Smith Mer Nora Thomas D Wilcox Miss B A. Persons calling for these letters should say they were advertised. D Gist Postmaster.

Gerre Athens Ohio Blackburn T. J Cox William H. Frost Alma Hale A. S Kanney Geo Lowry Mrs Sue Smith Mer Nora Thomas Wilcox B. A D. Gist

Rug Cleaning Made Simple with Easy Task Soap

A rug proves hard to wash but Easy Task Soap dissolves a bar to foam thick white suds that scrub the rug clean. The dirt remover is a labor saver and available at grocers for five cents a bar.

Peach Basket Notice From Oak Harbor Growers

Notice to peach growers. Oak Harbor peach baskets on hand available at 25 cents per dozen. E G Angell Athens Ohio announces availability and pricing for buyers and merchants in the area.

Oak Harbor E. G. Angell Athens

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