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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
3
Guests at the residence of Mr and Mrs Brown include Mr and Mrs John McPherson of Pleasant Hill Mrs Carter and family of Finchwood and Miss Grace Casthrau. Activities cover visits and departures with neighbors and relatives.
The Misses Latashton Lalu Hill and Mable with brother Ghasa Hill of Ali fend and their brother Haere Carpenter visited Clorel at Athens and Athens area. They spent the latter part of the year with a relative Ate Ar EL Ash con. Edward Riley and Nathan Wee Ssit Nelsonville were guests. Protracted meetings commence next week.
Birth noted for Stewart child to Sin and Mrs. Eric Burke. Edson Dean spent part of last week as guest of friends at Athens. Join Ulver of Luhrig is its mother Mrs. Sears. Ed Burke and wife of AModoe visit relatives here. Miss Katie Klingenberg of Lott Iridge attended Mrs. McAfee’s party Saturday. Mrs Wettie Nickason’s baby ill with measles. Willis Webster of Plymouth visiting sister Mrs. Eva McAfee. General Massage and Scientific hair and scalp treatment advertised at Cullum's Bath Rooms, 42 East State St. Nov. 19-593.
Dr A L Mansfield of Kearney Nebraska advertises a lung disease remedy claiming to positively cure Consumption after 15 years of study. Consultation is free and he will be in Athens Ohio after November 15 at B L Mansfield M D office over Cline's Pharmacy.
Miss Josie Caldwell of the o. A. spent Thanksgiving at home. Several relatives and guests from Athens Celambus Coolville Guysville and Coalville gathered Friday through Sunday. Names include Miss Lizzie Dar, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Flowers, and Mary Caldwell among others in a broad family reunion style notice.
Notice records the appointment and qualification of Mary Dowler as administrator of the estate of William Dowler of Athens County Ohio who has died. Dated November 1st, 1803 with Mary Dowler’s signature dated November 26.
Edward Sherman spent the weekend with friends at this place. Rosalie Beckler of Athens visited her parents here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Charles McBride of Geppy West Virginia are visiting relatives here. Mrs. Horton Sanders spent part of last week with sister Mrs G Biddison. Grandma Williams returned Friday from Pleasant Hall after two weeks away. Grant Williams visited relatives in Jacksonville on Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs J B Cook of Athens spent Thanksgiving with Salina Haines. H D Albaugh moved his family to Mineral Tuesday to work at Carbondale. Rev Livengood preached at the regular appointment Saturday and Sunday. weather kept congregations small.
The Continental Coal company advances a railroad grade from the Hocking river toward the Funch farm with five miles graded and a new bridge underway. The first coal shaft on Samuel Coulson’s property at Sunday Creek will be 12 by 26 feet, reach about 18 feet deep, and pave the way for four mines across Dover and Ames townships. The line may eventually reach Aiesville and connect with the Wabash, weather permitting.
A 74 year old resident Mrs. Anna M Willis of Kokomo Indiana shares a personal letter praising Dodd's Kidney Pills after decades of back and kidney trouble. She reports renewed strength and ability to perform farm and household tasks.
A fashion write up describes velvet and satin outfits with draped lace sleeves and contrasting trims. It notes stiffening skirts, richly appliqued street costumes, and outdoor wraps such as fur plush pelerines with tails. The piece highlights dramatic yet practical ensembles and a white pena de sole Waist by Judic Chollet.
Shirred velvet toques and chiffon velvet turbans replace traditional shapes this season. Fashions favor deep front brims and intricate embroidery on caps, capes, and trimmings. Bright two tone stitching and colon patterns appear on felt and satin items marketed at accessible prices.
A Chicago Inter Ocean piece notes tramps as itinerant readers with portable libraries. Far from idle, they read papers and books found along routes, sharing indelible scraps of news and European politics, while some roam for genuine learning rather than work.
During the front exhibition opening at 4851 Victoria, a Chinaman in robes suddenly prostrated before the throne as the choir sang the Taliciaki Chorus. Officials debated his identity and the role of a mysterious keeper of a lines junk mind wired, while the queen and prince received advice.
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A fragment from a 19th century trade review discusses bonnet pricing and perceived artistry. The dialogue hints at a misread price card inverted to £99, with buyers debating quality versus value as milliners respond about plans to ship the item today.
A cropped Baltimore American fragment hints at a young wife and settler narrative. The text references a wife’s letter written before marriage and a cross message from a friend, with unclear details about a personal experience or event.
A mangled OCR fragment shows a dialogue about a woman described as fearfully capable yet withholding full truth. The garbled text hints at suspicion, fear, and debates over her skill and honesty in handling difficult subjects.
Disjointed text mentions a husband and money in a pocket and a scene with water and the Dead Sea. The portion reads unclear about actions or outcomes and lacks coherent context or dates.
An early discussion on female lips and facial features as indicators of character. The text links lip shape to temperament, suggesting a “perpetual immunity time” and noting how a smile signals wit and sociability while sharp corners imply coquettishness.
The readable text is garbled with unclear names and events. It mentions a person or persons with partial phrases but no verifiable details, dates, places, or outcomes. No coherent report can be determined from the fragment.
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