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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
5
A fragmented, sexually suggestive passage set in a church pew describes a woman adjusting her belt and perching in a way that implies concealed arousal. The text drifts into disjointed musings about attire and male attention, ending with continued preoccupation with the belt at the back.
Numerous notes show visitors from Louisville Memphis and Canton. a Judson vs Amesville baseball game is set for next Saturday. many residents travel for visits and events across Marietta Glouster and Columbus. Local engagements include births illnesses and public notices.
Resolutions by the Marietta District Camp Meeting Association honor Bro. D B Stewart deceased a longtime official board member and president who helped secure the Coalvills Camp grounds. The committee notes his faithful service a devoted husband father and upright citizen and asks the report be published in Athens county papers and sent to his family.
The 3rd Company VL regimental association holds its next annual reunion in Columbus Ohio on Wednesday September 3 1007 at 1 30 p m in Council chamber city hall. J Duke President Wea Bradbury Secretary.
Judge Clarke in St. Louis fines grocers for selling adulterated baking powders containing alum. New York Health Department seized suspect quantities of alum mixed powder and dumped it. Health authorities warn against imitation powders and advise consumers to demand established brands.
An excursion to Columbus departs Sunday August 21 from Athens Tihama on a round trip fare of $1.00. The trip includes a theatrical performance and a band concert at Olentangy Park.
A wandering collector in Venice bargains at a street stall for a carnelian Russian jewel box mistaken for glass. The vendor hawks a small trinket while the collector asserts its value, but the truth emerges as the glass is exposed under a magnifier and bought for a quarter, a near unique Venetian glass piece for the collector.
Socratic reflection in ancient Athens questions citizens wealth pursuit and the care of children. The speaker imagines addressing fellow Athenians to urge focus on virtue over riches while acknowledging eventual relinquishment of wealth.
An extensive, sensational notice offers free consultations by renowned American and European experts, claiming cures for deafness, eye disease, epilepsy, rheumatism, and many nervous disorders using electricity and a new medical system. It urges timely visits, lists various treatable conditions, and notes such services are free with a guarantee to cure, with emphasis on universal access and no pain.
The Inares of the Presbyterian church will host a town event to raise funds for Mrs. Weidinga's treasurer project. The schedule lists Sepn as the contributing date with proceeds supporting church activities.
Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of September October January February April May June and July and on the first and third Saturdays of August Primary tests will be given in May and August Paxwell tests are set for the third Saturday of April and second Saturday of May By order of the board of examinere F S Constrap clerk no St 52
Chiras Invest offers a property between Coalville station and town, five minutes walk from the station. The lot includes two garden plots with fruit trees and a growing garden. Mr A Carleton of Coalville will show the property and negotiate sale or rent on easy payments.
The Auditor of Athens County Ohio invites scaled proposals by September 2 for constructing a 146 foot iron bridge over the Hocking River at Athens. Bidders must provide their own plans and strain sheets, show material dimensions, and detail construction methods. The Board reserves the right to reject any bids. August 4, 1902.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Athens State Hospital in Athens Ohio until 12 oclock noon central standard time August 22 1902 for labor and materials to construct cottage and female ward building sites at the Athens state hospital bids to be on forms provided by the architect Frank L Packard New Philadelphia and open to public inspection. bidders must furnish a bond equal to 50 percent and enter into a contract within ten days. payment terms follow appropriation figures through 1904. right reserved to reject any or all bids.
Public sale on a farm two miles north of Rel and Rutland on the first of August at ten thirty. Sixty registered Delain ewes aged one and two years to be sold singly or in pairs to suitable purchasers. Includes two year old Delain rams. Farm acreage 149 acres also for sale with a thoroughbred track.
The Ohio Central Lines unveil an annual voyage to Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island on August 2 with Ark Agents handling arrangements. Passengers await details and ticket information for this framed excursion event.
Friday August 29 marks the date for the Dig Annual Mackinay Guy and Mackinac Island excursion hosted by the Ohio Central Lines. Tickets and details circulated for travelers seeking a scenic trip by rail to Mackinac Island with stops on the lake region.
Travel notice for an Ohio Central Lines trip to Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island in Michigan departing Friday August 29. Return tickets valid through September 5. Includes details on the excursion and return policy.
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