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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1904
Page
2
A local retailer promotes holiday furniture as ideal gifts for home refinements. The catalog lists prices on desks, chairs, beds, wardrobes, dining sets, bookcases, and decorative items from $0.75 to $100, inviting both lookers and buyers to browse the substantial stock.
A revised university athletics charter replaces the old one with two key changes. The assistant manager role is removed and monograms for team distinctions are updated: football eight inches, baseball six, basketball four, track two. At a Wednesday meeting E Murphey was elected football manager for next year and Reynolds was confirmed baseball manager, following the custom that an assistant may assume manager duties when out of college.
Floyd Crider received a Washington letter announcing the death of J D Turner a former sergeant major of the 29th Infantry in the Philippines on December 12 Turner hailed from New York City where he worked in brokerage and hardware. The letter asked Crider to provide Turner relatives information and to arrange for disposal of the remains.
An emergency medicine note praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains bruises burns and scalds. It soothes wounds provides instant relief and speeds healing to about one third the usual time. Sold by McKee's drug store.
An appeal promotes the Messenger & Herald newspaper as a year long gift for readers in Athens County. The ad claims county coverage, strong print quality, and extensive post office correspondents, urging subscriptions as a valued present.
The advertisement presents Allen's Lang Balsam as a remedy for pulmonary trouble and consumption, claiming it is highly esteemed and recommended in early stages. It warns that in later stages mortal skill is unavailing and stresses not neglecting a cold.
Charles Young son of Lewis Young of Hamley Ran died at his Columbus home after a brief illness. A former Ohio University electrical engineering student, he worked as an electrician at Zenner's store and later at the state hospital in Columbus for two years. His funeral was held in Athens at the Presbyterian church with twelve Troop B mounted escort.
Will A Johnston, born Christmas day 1861 in McArthur Ohio, son of Will A and Mary K Johnston, died December 10 in Cincinnati after a life shaped by early loss and devotion. He grew up in Athens, worked as a clerk, joined the Presbyterian church at 14, and remained loyal to his mother, who survives him. He wandered from righteousness but repented before his death.
A verse describing frost fairies who eat moonbeams then paint windows with gleeful patterns. They sprinkle sparkles as they dance around homes and dispel darkness. The piece recalls Christmas and a Madonna image watched over by Wilhelmia Alves.
In Ficksant Missouri a local resident praises Dodd's Kidney Pills for curing back and knee pains and early kidney disease symptoms. The notice notes many others in the area report relief from early kidney trouble, claiming the remedy saves years of suffering.
The Eastern Star installed officers including W. M. Aumelia Higley and W. P. F. P. McVay, with officers Mary Finsterwald, Emma Palmer, Nettie Copeland, Betha Holmes and others serving as A M secretary treasurer con assistant con chaplain marshal warder sentinel organist and assistants.
Mr J S Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa recounts severe winter grip through colds becoming flu like symptoms. He used Chamberlains Cough Remedy with Stomach and Liver Tablets to relief and was completely knocked out of the grip. Tablets promote healthy bowels liver and kidneys aiding congestion from cold or grip. For sale by McKee's drug store.
The Christian church announces next Sundays services with Christmas themes. The morning sermon titled The Story of the Star and the evening message His Name shall be Called Wonderful. Members should attend the morning service and the public is invited to both. Sunday school Christmas exercises are set for Thursday at 3 30 PM.
Edward Blackston a Columbus railroad conductor died Sunday morning from dropsy after a two month illness. He was the son of Mrs. Hester Blackston and left a sister besides his mother. The body was taken to Athens on Wednesday and interred at Union Street Cemetery.
Leona T Masters vs Samuel Masters ended with no alimony after a common pleas court ruling last week. The case was dismissed and the plaintiff ordered to pay court costs, with this notice correcting an error in the prior publication.
J D Raw 0 Departs delt store promotes two day holiday sale with deep discounts on gifts and on sale items. featuring Friday only offers on lamps silk goods gloves furs tableware towels handkerchiefs and umbrellas plus discounts on dresses blankets rugs and trunks aimed at early Christmas shopping.
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