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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1904

Page

6

Shipbound romance on the hedgerow voyage

Kate Bonnet and Dickory share a tender moment by a hedge as she longs for a ship to carry them away while he laments their lack of a place to go. She hopes for a merchant vessel to anchor nearby and take them all, but she tells him there is no destination yet.

Dickory Lena Lucilla Mander Blackbeard Dieckery Ate Bonnet Kingston Master Newcombe Jamaica Spanish Town Dame Charter Mr. Delaplaine Bennet Belinda

Lucilla and Dickory Escape to Rescue on Shore

Lucilla courageously leads her family to the beach as a merchant boat nears. Dickory returns with supplies and money from Blackbeard’s hoard to aid the Manders. The crew greets old friends, and the ship's captain offers gowns for the women to wear aboard the brig bound for Jamaica.

Dickory Mander Jamaica Blackbeard Lucilla Davids

Captain Ichabod Proposes Pirate Rescue Cruise

Captain Ichabod of the sloop Restless visits merchant Delaplaine aboard the brig Belinda offering a new cruise to aid his family. He vows to pursue Blackbeard and return Bennet and the young man, promising to take the family as near Jamaica and the Carolina coast as possible.

Mr. Delaplaine Capt Ichabod Delaplaine Captain Ichabod

DeWitt's Little Early Risers Advertised

The ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy to cleanse the system, stimulate liver action, relieve bile, clear the complexion, cure headaches, and leave a good mouthfeel. Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana praises them as perfect unlike other pills that gripe. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

DeWitt Bob Moore Lafayette Ind Cline ER. C. Dewitt & CO Chicago

Notice to Teachers on Monthly Examinations Schedule

The Board of Examiners issues monthly teachers examinations on the first Saturday of each month, with substitutions if a long holiday falls on that date. The Boxwell examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, Clerk. July 21 tf.

Boxwell Board of Examiners Aaron Grady

Hocking Excursion and Home Seeker Fares 1904

One way second class fares south and west with sale dates from May through November 1904. Home seeker excursions May to December 1904 via Hocking Valley with rates and sale dates. Special summer tours to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo from Athens with 60 and 15 day limits. Knights Templar Conclave and LO OF events in San Francisco with Los Angeles or San Francisco return fares and August sale dates. Final return limit October 23, 1904.

Homeseeker Hocking Valley Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Colorado Athens Knights Templar San Francisco Cal Sovereign Grand Lodge Los Angeles O. F

From Hot to Cold Dysentery and Perry Davis Painkiller

The piece notes dysentery driven by summer dryness and miasmatic poisons, beginning with large bowel inflammation. It claims American cases are less severe with proper care and cites Perry Davis’ Painkiller as the best known and most effective remedy for treatment.

America Tropics Perry Davis

Lakes to Mackinac Island Excursion At Best Travel Time

A spotlight on an annual low rate excursion up the Lakes to Mackinac Island highlighting the prime travel window. The feature emphasizes affordability and seasonal appeal for travelers seeking a scenic lake route and island visit.

Mackinac Island

Big Rock Springs Fair at Pomeroy Promises Grand Attractions

Preparations are underway in Pomeroy for the Big Rock Springs Fair with hot racing for large purses and a wide variety of exhibits. The Rock Springs grounds offer a half mile track a mammoth grand stand many stock stalls ample shade from hundreds of trees and abundant water from rock springs. No gambling open to all ages with children under 12 free and general admission set at 25 cents. For more information or an illustrated premium list contact A V Howell Secretary Pomeroy Ohio.

Pomeroy Rock Springs Mammoth Grand Stand A. V. Howell Ohio

Easy Task Soap Promises Pure Cocoanut Oil Bar

A damaged ad promotes EASY TASK SOAP as a pure white soap made from cocoanut oil and borax with no resin or alkali. It markets a 5 cent bar available at grocers, contrasting it with cheap yellow laundry brands.

You Know All about the St. Louis Exposition

The notice advises consulting Agents of Ohio Central Lines for route and rates before travel to the St. Louis Exposition. It emphasizes obtaining official guidance rather than relying on secondary details.

Ohio Central Lines

Electric Bitters Offered to Prevent Death by Own Action

An alarming notice claims a preventative for death by own action has been found. It describes despondency leading to self destruction and promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic that strengthens nerves and the system, regulating stomach, liver and kidneys. 50 cents, guaranteed by W. H. McKee Druggist.

W. H. McKee

Low Rates to Columbus for State Fair Excursions

The M C and R R offer excursion tickets to Columbus at one fare plus 25 cents for the round trip. Travel valid August 20 to September 2 with return until September 8. For details contact a ticket agent or P M Seymour, General Passenger Agent.

R. R Columbus P. M. Seymour

Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Featured in Pharmacy Ad

Mrs Jennings of Bostoun reports twins were sickly until Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea made them strong. Ad promotes tea or tablets at Cline’s Pharmacy for 35 cents and urges clean bowels for health. It repeats with a pun about a bad penny and a pug nose.

H. Jennings Bostoun Hollister Rocky Mountain Cline

Perry Davis Pain Killer Heals Muscles After Boots Race

In the excitement of vigorous activity men strain muscles and return home limping and sore. Perry Davis Pain Killer soothes quivering nerves and penetrates muscles with healing warmth. It has helped two generations in America. Large bottles 25 and 50 cents.

Perry Davis

Dr. Weavers Syrup Purifies the Blood Ointment for Skin

An 19th century medicine ad promotes Dr Weavers Syrup as a blood purifier and cerate for skin ailments. The claim emphasizes purification of blood and skin healing through topical ointment use.

Ohio Visitors Directed to World’s Fair Ohio Building

Ohio visitors should take west bound Direct to the World’s Fair cars for direct access to the southeast entrance near the Ohio Building. The Ohio Commissioners welcome arrivals to register and check parcels free, with rest rooms, toilets, telephone and Information Bureau available. Mail can be sent care of the Ohio building, and arrival inquiries may be directed to the Information Clerk.

Ohio Building Ohio Ohio State Building

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