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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
13
Athens County fronts and nearby villages report a mix of social clubs, shop openings, seasonal events, and community notices. Residents attend gatherings, contrasting from city life as local organizations share updates on meetings, upgrades, and services.
Residents hosted guests at the Brown home for Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. John McPherson of Pleasant Hill and Mr. Carter and family of Floodwood visited. Miss Grayce McCathran stays in Athens with Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Ferguson spent three months with her mother Lydia Beachout. Winnie and Maggie Stage visited Athens relatives. Chas Peters to move to Columbus. W M Barker and wife from Nelsonville visited. Mrs Peters with daughter Mrs Barker at Middleport.
Dr M L Mansfield of Kearney Nebraska specializes in lung diseases and claims a remedy that positively cures Consumption. He invites consultations free and will be in Athens Ohio after November 15 meeting any person seeking a cure, with office over Cline's Pharmacy.
Miss Josie Caldwell of the . A. spent Thanksgiving at home. Miss Sarah Runnion visited her aunt Mrs J G Runnion at Coolville. Mr and Mrs B F Flowers hosted guests including Jerome Flowers Jennie Prica and West Flowers and John Price and family from Athens Columbus and Guysville.
Mary Dowler announces appointment and qualification as administrator of William Dowler late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Notice dated November 21 1908 and published November 26.
Misses Lulu Ashton Lulu Hill and sister Mable spent Thanksgiving with Chas A Hill of Millfield and returned with their brother Harry E L Carpenter who had been employed at Athens. Rev Toumine led services Sunday. Mrs William Brooks and son Carl of Athens visited Mrs M E Aston. Edward Riley Nathan Weiss of Nelsonville stayed with uncle S B Hill last week. Protracted meeting starts next Sunday evening.
The notice reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Burke. It mentions Edson Dean visiting Athens, John Oliver from Luhrig visiting his mother, Ed Burke and wife visiting Modoc relatives, Katie Klingenberg of Lott ridge attending Mrs. McAfee's party, and Nettie Nickoson's sick baby. Willis Webster from Plymouth visits his sister Eva McAfee. An ad for General Massage and Scientific hair and scalp treatment at Cullum's Bath Rooms lists 42 East State Street with a date of Nov. 19 w3.
Edward Sherman Luhrig of Carbondale spent weekend with friends at this place. Rosalie Beckler of Athens visited her parents here Sunday. Charles and Mrs McBride of Grypsy West Virginia are visiting relatives here. Horton Sanders visited sister E G Biddison in Guysville. Grandma Williams returned from Pleasant Hill after two weeks. Grant Williams visited relatives in Jacksonville for Thanksgiving. J N Cook of Athens spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Salina Haines. H D Albaugh moved his family to Mineral. Our pastor Rev Livengood preached here despite bad weather limiting attendance.
The Continental Coal company advances a Sugar Creek Valley railroad with five miles graded from Hocking river toward the F. L. Junod farm. A major bridge across the Hocking river must be completed first, with rails and ties laid within weeks after. The first coal shaft on Samuel Coulson's Sam Coulson Farm measures 12 by 26 feet and will reach about 218 feet, as the company plans four mines to develop Dover and Ames townships.
Kokomo Indiana resident Mrs Anna M Willis 74 shares a letter praising Dodd's Kidney Pills after twenty years of kidney trouble. She says the remedy restored her energy and allowed her to perform farm work again at 74. The note appears in local publication along with political commentary on expansion and Panama treaties.
The article surveys 1920s style trends with chiffon velvet gowns and mink borders, noting boleros evolving from last season into moleskin rivals. It describes cloth street costumes with blue velvet accents, draped lace sleeves, and outdoor wraps like fichu pelerines with fur plush and cloth combinations. The image features a white peau de soie waist with heavy white embroidery by Judic Chollet.
The season features shirred velvet toques made from thin chiffon velvet and elongated turbans. Front brims grow deeper while autchery and intricate designs mark expensive models. Wide capes replace evening coats in cream cloth with fringe embroidery, and high crowned hats appear rarely. Fur hats follow toque or French sailor shapes, with sable and pink rose accents noted. Laces trend bold and Tenerife patterned, used on blouses and dresses with colored flax thread. Trimmed garments show tassels galloons embroidery and motifs at popular prices as hats tilt further over the face.
A reader notes hobos are careful constant readers. They study European politics and future U.S. events, often reading frayed papers along tracks. They pass magazines and books within a roaming library, sharing material until worn out.
A Chinaman in splendid dress suddenly bowed before Queen Victoria during the 1851 Great Exhibition opening. Rumors swirled he might be China’s emperor but officials placed him beside the archbishop and Duke of Wellington. He later turned out to be the keeper of a Chinese junk docked on the Thames attracting visitors for a shilling.
In Japan the affluent keep a chamber of the inspiring view with a beautiful sight such as a cherry tree or river. Guests host parties to view maple autumn colors or fresh snow, while theater gatherings and dinners occur. Mushroom hunts, verse writing, and harp playing are valued indoors aspects for refined ladies.
The text explains fish weight relative to water and their ability to move easily. It notes most fish possess an air bladder enabling vertical movement in the water. It begins describing what a fish does when it desires to rise or descend.
A prospective buyer notes the bonnet costs 11.66 while a milliner responds that the price card is inverted. The exchange reflects confusion over pricing and prompt home delivery.
A light exchange recalls a settler and his young wife discussing letters he wrote before they arrived in Baltimore. The wife, with experience, notes one or two letters from those early days as they reflect on their relationship and past.
Fragmentary quotes depict tension around Miss Cayenne noting she is feared yet tactful. The dialogue suggests observers view her as capable yet provocative, reflecting social tensions within a possibly intimate group or setting.
Fragmentary lines mention Mrs Gadby and Mr Gliby with a note about money in a pocket and a Baltimore American reference. The readable text is limited and context is unclear.
The fragment notes that the human body is lighter than Dead Sea water making swimming hard while the head tends to sink, implying unusual buoyancy conditions and challenge for swimmers.
A noted excerpt discusses lips as indicators of temperament and marriage prospects. It quotes Elizabeth I and a Persian sage on lip shapes, praising straight firm lips for reliability and criticizing overcurved or overly thin lips as signs of frivolity or insincerity.
A guarded reply likens a man’s thrift to carrying money in a purse that shuts easily and opens with difficulty, reflecting a tongue in cheek view of his savings habits. The Chicago Post quotes the exchange in a tone that underscores frugality as a defining trait.
Fragmentary text shows a man named Daly or Riley discussing sunstrike and facial disfigurement. The source is unclear but hints at a sudden heat or light event affecting a person and a response from an interlocutor. Further readable context is needed for specifics.
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