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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1897

Page

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Apron Sale Pleases City Households and Notables

The Ladies' Aid Society hosts a broad apron sale with many designs and colors, attracting residents from across the United States and even London. Shoppers praised fine craftsmanship, modest prices, and the display’s charm. proceeds support the society’s supper and charity efforts, with items ranging from 1 to 8 dollars and numerous notable supporters and purchasers listed.

New York Calix Hood Ely Ted Sporina London Bishop Oregon G. Cott Lincoln Nebville Kentucky I. L. Wa Stewart Wilkins Jaynes G. A Gris -Llinoisngland H. Humpy Utah Aberty Iowa Cal Tid

Farmers Institutes Begin in Athens Next Monday

Athens county farmers institute opens a two day session at the Armory on December 11 at 10 am. The program includes papers on farming methods, soil improvement, marketing farm products, and the influence of literature on farming families. Notable speakers include C G Williams, D B Stewart, Miss Alice Patterson, Miss Geneva Garber, and others. Gift-giving and marriage license announcements follow in local society notes.

Athens County AS. Bethel Te Zaglin D. B. Stewart M. Pilcher G Willimms J Crook Miles C- Linscott Adda Border John P. Perkins Susan Bier Wm. A. Mcfifreshana Lona Clark James EB. Nanny Margare Bara Benjamin G. Taylor Marr Paot Ralph Taylor Mary B. Gleen Agnes M. Rei Selby Blanche M. Lawry Pancake Edith Sic Oline Frankag Harrold Lulie M. Shiivell George R. Taylor Ida 8. Warren Joby Willis Jennie Baremin

Christmas Trees in the University Chapel Mystery

On Wednesday morning University of Athens chapel became studded with cedar trees. The trees appeared after exams ended, apparently transplanted from local grocers by students seeking a lighthearted commemoration. Faculty and students greeted the fresh greenery as the mystery unfolded.

University Chapel Athens Mickelas Lis Collee Chapel

Change in the Colonnade Reopens Under New Proprietor

The Colonnade hotel, closed for weeks, will reopen January 10 under proprietor Dr. B P McVay 23. The building is being overhauled with new woodwork, plate glass fronts, and a commodious balcony. Dr McVay occupies the north room for his office, the hotel office moves to the second floor, and a first class restaurant will operate in the south room managed by Mr Moors. The former hotel office roof will be used for a drug store by H K Ort.

B. P. McVay Dre McVay

Pallas Club Meeting Highlights Christmas Theme

Saturday afternoon the Pallas club met with Bias Walker hosting Mrs. Carpenter. Mrs. Super presented a fine paper on Bacon portraying this philosopher. Miss Kurtz led a panel on The Christian Renaissance praising reformers. Mrs. Hopkins guided the study questions while a quartet of Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Mr. Scott provided music.

Hopkins

County road commission to locate rivers and oversee paving

The county road commission, appointed by the county commissioners, met to plan locating roads and overseeing Pike building in Athens County. They face expenses and rely on travel and board allowances, while expecting to fund work from state authority and public funds, prioritizing main thoroughfares and most traveled routes despite financial strains.

Athens County Amunsc Pike Simn

Euterpean Choral Society Opens With Praise and Applause

The Euterpean Choral Society’s opera house concert Tuesday night drew strong praise for a pleasing program. Chorus of about seventy, under Paillius and Miss Jaly Klog, featured solos by Mr Phillips and violinist Adelphi Hahn of Cincinnati. A new grand piano missing in tune caused one number to be omitted. News of former student JW Stanley’s return. Church worker Saye fora plans special future meetings in Boston. Officers and board members elected, with Miss Stella Koons joining the Mirror board.

Materpean Choral Society Opera House Jingone svery_nurmaker Harty Paillius Jaly Klog Instruetor Ies le EG Stanley Starling L Horn Charlies Devereaux Healinesa Jesis Conkway Tullis I Evans Evans Emmett Kirkendall Ernest Johnson L.beai M.B. Danfird A. Willi Mutheny BH. O. Skinney J. B McMurray A. Workman P.M. James J. F. Henderson J-C. Ghar Q. A. Mirror Board Stella Koons T.-H. Sheldon

New Court Filings Listing Several Civil Actions

The record shows multiple newly filed cases including James Mee questium vs G W Burden and B F Ackley for money. James McCullum vs new Burkes Storm pioner. Emma Bobo vs James Bobov and Wm Bono alimony. Brothers vs Shepp n 2 Company attachment. Treasurer of Athens company L vs Theodore D Dale receiver of Ohio Central Astation railway in equity. John P Reinhart vs Shepp Driling Company attachment. John P Daily vs Sheet Drilling Company attachment. John Walters vs Shepp Drilling Company attachment. Zemrade B Enitee venor appeal inst C H Srl.

James Mee Qstium G/W.Burden B. F. Ackley James McCullum N Ow Burkes Storm Pioner Emma Bobo James Bobov Wm. Bono Cen Brothers John P. Reinhart

Barn and Contests. Burned. Mayo Tubbs Barn Destroyed by Fire

A large barn on the Mayo Tubbs farm, rented by W P Wood yard on the Pomeroy Athens route, was totally destroyed by fire yesterday evening. The barn held hay farming implements and six horses were inside but saved. Woodyard suffered burns to hands and face while rescuing the animals. Loss estimated in the hundreds.

Pratt W. P. Woodyard Pomeroy Athens Woodyard

Alaska Maps Freely Distributed Through Congressman Grosvenor

Courtesy of Congressman Grosvenor, several high quality maps of Alaska and the Klondike region are available free at the office. Prepared by United States hand authorities, the maps are as accurate as possible and can be obtained by anyone interested. Supplies are limited.

Alaska C. H. Grosvenor Klondike Great Northwest Territory United States

Catarrh Cure Promises Relief for Dreaded Disease

A 19th century advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy disease spread, offering a money back guarantee if not effective. Includes testimonials and endorsements from medical figures and readers.

Azure F. A ‘Chaser & Co Hall

City Council Adjourns After Paving and Funds Report

Weat Council met in adjourned session in the council chamber Monday evening. An ordinance to assess property abutting Union Street from the east of High Street to the B&O depot to pay for recent paving was read. Mayor Davis reported $125 received for city hall funds between June 1 and November 10 and $5.85 to the police fund in the same period. Building committees reported final settlement with contractor Blake for city hall improvements totaling 4612 dollars not including chairs and scenery. Hudson School Furniture Company presented bills for 325 opera chairs totaling 1207.50 and 17 opera chairs totaling 2830. The bill was allowed. W. By Lawrence was granted permission to construct a balcony over the pavement in front of the Colonnade Hotel. After approving numerous other bills the council adjourned.

Weat Union Street High Street S-W Davis Blake Hudson School Furniture Company Lawrence

Christmas and Kew Holiday Rates from Rahway

Rahway has arranged special holiday rates for round trip tickets to any point in Central Passenger Association territory. Includes cities such as St. Louis Louisville Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago Indianapolis Millsburg Buffalo and more. Tickets available through ticket agents with full service information.

Reualthe & O Rahway Anc Oes Central Passenger Association St. Louis Louisville Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago Indianand Millsburg Hufals

Local Opera House Show Praised Despite Small Crowd

Review notes strong acting and lyric presentation in The Girl L Left Behind Me at the Athens opera house. Promoter Miller & McCune bring high quality acts, including a forthcoming Christmas concert by the Athens concert band and the touring Shore Acres drama praised for its heartful portrayal of New England life and moral themes.

Shore Acres New England Opera Athena Athens England Hiteaver Homstead Shore ‘Acres Nathanié Berry Sharé Acres Farm

Rabbits Killing Law Query. Chief Warden Reutinger Responds

A letter from Attorney General Mounett explains the law on killing rabbits under Section 661 RS. The discussion covers who may act, tenant rights, and permissible disposal when rabbits damage property. Also notes mention unrelated ads and items across the page.

Reutinger Mounett Corcusus Gino LH. Reuvs Sore Fish and Game Dean-Sre Atle Anil

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