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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1902

Page

3

O U Students Vacation Visit and Rabbit Hunting

Miss Nina Butts and Miss Grace Gooch of the O. U. spent their vacation at the home of the former. Miss Mary Watkins of the O. U. was also home through her vacation. QC, QC, Stalder and Marvey Shaw hunted rabbits Saturday, slaughtering them by the score. The Baptist quarterly meeting will be held here starting December 5 and continuing through Monday.

Nina Butts Grace Gooch O. U Mary Watkins Stalder Marvey Shaw Baptist Quarterly Meeting

Local Notes and Obituary Mentions

Broadwell and Columbus visits noted. Porches built and new births announced. Thanksgiving visits shared with families in Vincent. Grace Marquis a Utley guest of Mrs Spriggs. Mrs Caroline Babbitt visited daughter Mrs Sageer. E E White moved to new home. Hamelton Sisk died Saturday from blood poisoning leaving four orphan children. Funeral at U B church with Odd Fellows Have cordially aided.

O. E. Arnold Columbus Co. O. Wharff Frank James J. H. Garrity Vincent Grace Marquis of Utley C. L. Spriggs Caroline Babbitt J. 8. Sageer

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Moves Across Town

Supt. Dumaree of Luhrig spent Sunday with Miss Madge McAdoo. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Wilson returned from Charleston and Gallipolis. Mrs. Danny visited relatives in Knox. Mrs. Diantha Hester heads to Highland for winter with daughter Mrs. John Emish. Dr. and Mrs. Perrin spent Thanksgiving in Chillicothe. Joe Mace moved into Beckler property. Mrs. Sickles of Chillicothe hosted at Wolcott home. Capt. H. A. Hatch shared Thanksgiving with family in Frost. Mr. Taylor of Carbondale will move into house purchased by V. Hester from Miss Ferriter.

Supt. Dumaree Luhrig Madge McAdoo P. B. Wilson Charleston Gallipolis Danny Knox Diantha Hester Highland John Emish Perrin Chillicothe Joe Mace Beckler Lenora Masheter D. Zenner & Co Athens Howard Coe Dent Allen Center Belpre P. A. Vorhes Ira Andrews Glouster A. A. Combs Myra Stanley C. F. Mas Portsmouth R. J. Crosse Vie H. White Earl Coe Columbus Lute Woodruff

Local social notes record visits and moving changes

Banquet hosted for Mrs. Mary A Manly at Nora Johnson home as she prepares to move to Parkersburg. Numerous local residents and visitors from Parkersburg and Athens listed, with property moves, remodeling, and visits noted.

Residents of Hockingport Gather for Thanksgiving News

Mrs Manly and sister Mrs Sarah Lemons plan to move to Parkersburg soon. Miss Mollie Stone teaching at Little Hocking visited. Mr Swaringen of Pittsburgh stayed with cousin Milton Parker. Protracted meeting at M E church continues despite bad weather. Wilt Knowles, ex resident now Providence lawyer, paid Thanksgiving visit. Miss Jessie Wells at Marietta high school and Miss Clara Wells of Parkersburg spent Thanksgiving with the Wells family. Johnson family reunion held at Mrs E A Johnsons home with Arthur Johnson presiding elder of Gallipolis, Agnes Humphrey of Coolville, Nettie Davidson of Parkersburg attending.

Nora Johnson Mary A Manly Reading Society Parkersburg Elizbeth Ruth McKinney M. E Coolville Y. McBride Susie Dutton Little Hocking Rath Ethel Stewart Lois Hannis Youba Osee Hockingport Manly Sarah Lemons Mollie A Stone Swaringen Pittsburg Milton Parker Anna Pennybacker Emma Dutton M. E. Church Wilt Knowles Providence R. I Jessie Wells Marietta Clara Wells A. Wells Johnson E. A. Johnson Arthur Johnson Gallipolis Agnes Humphrey Nettie Davidson Parkresburg

Local notes and health ads from a midweek Athens visit

Earl Porter of Athens was a business visitor here the latter part of the week. Miss Elva Sedrick of Urley visited near Federal. Rev. Lytle conducted a protracted meeting at Moundhill starting November 29. A. L. Tryon and son from Nelsonville are home for a few days. A severe cold afflicted Homer Hall of West Point, Ia, who credits Dr Kings New Discovery for a cure. The University of Monte Carlo plans to confer D D on Charles Schwab. Perry Davis Painkiller advertised for bowel complaints and lung troubles. Puerto Rico to have a revenue cutter to guard harbors.

Elva Sedrick Urley Mary Warrener Federal Moundhill Lytle Arley Robinson Jane Morrison Phoeba Brown New England George Dewees William Robinson Hoover Ridge Corning Riley Morris Rockbridge A. L. Tryon Homer Hall West Point Dr. King W. H. McKee’s

Newark Juror Chains Girl Over Sofa Pillow Theft

A Newark girl was sent to the station ace for stealing a sofa pillow her mother had given her. The incident centers on a petty theft case involving a child and a family item in local custody.

Newark, J

Green's August Flower claims cure for indigestion and liver troubles

Readers are invited to report any failures using Green's August Flower for indigestion dyspepsia and liver issues noting sour stomach food fermentation constipation headaches and sleeplessness. A 25 cent bottle is recommended for trial with a free book offer and no known failures. Also a note on a 27 year old pigeon in Binfield England.

G. G. Green Woodbury N. J

Eight Hour Day Adopted in Russian State Workshops

A new eight hour working day has been instituted across all Russian state workshops, replacing longer shifts. The change affects factory schedules and worker commitments, aiming to standardize hours and improve labor conditions nationwide.

No shade no shine no fruit no flowers November

An advertisement extols catarrh as a constitutional disease tied to scrofula and consumption. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla can eradicate scrofula, cure catarrh, and prevent consumption when taken in time, calling it America’s Greatest Medicine for America's Greatest Disease.

Hood America

Krupp Rolls Record 106-Ton Armor Plate in Germany

The Krupp company in Dusseldorf produced the largest armor plate ever rolled, weighing 106 tons, completed last year. This extraordinary steel slab reflects ongoing advances in protective plating and industrial capacity at Krupp.

Krupp Dusseldorf Germany

Hostetter's Almanac for 1905 Aimed at Dyspepsia Relief

The Hostetter Company of Pittsburgh publishes a multilingual medical almanac for 1905. It promises health reading, testimonials for Stomach Bitters, anecdotes, and year long interest. Readers are urged to obtain a copy from their druggist and try the Bitters for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and nervousness.

Hostetter Company Pittsburgh

Breakfast Item Banned From President's Table

A breakfast food is barred from the president's table though details are sparse. The phrase hints at a formal list or executive decision restricting its service.

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Health Note

Forecast warns of sudden weather changes and hoarseness at home. Madison Georgia resident E H Wise credits One Minute Cough Cure for health and life, claiming it cures coughs colds laryngitis pneumonia and lung troubles. Cline's Pharmacy markets the remedy and promotes phlegm relief and mucous soothing action.

Sand E. H. Wise Madison, Ga

Reactions to the Twentieth Century Encyclopaedia

Edwin W. Chubb and Martin B. Andrews praise the Encyclopaedia for maps portraits pronunciation of names and biographies of notable people. A careful examination notes recent maps and illustrations and the work’s compact accurate information.

Alston Ellis Ohio University Henry G. Williame The Normal College D. J. Evans Edwin W. Chubb A.M. Lewis Encyclopaedia History Dreonary Atlas United States U. A T. Ll. Lowe Christian Chureli J. Ll. Henry Dor. K. Tinker Ths Mantin B Andrews Marietta College

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South Canaan Broadwell Hebbardsville Earl Porter Charles Schwab Perry Davis Puerto Rico Jas. Boss Keystone Watch Case Company Philadelphia Binfield Berks England Conanns G. I. Putnam the Twentieth Century Encyclopedia Morocco Library of History and Biography C. W. Super A. A. Atkinson F. &. McVay Drs W. D. Cherrington G. Walton King First Presbyterian Church H. L Wheaton Hilbard Hardware Co St. Pauls Lf. C Poatal George. Putnam Athens, Ohio
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