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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
8
County news items from Canaan and Stewart recount illness diphtheria outbreaks and school vacation closures, with social visits, repairs, and upcoming entertainments. Notable mentions include Albany plans for a tombstone factory and local families hosting guests, plus Christmas preparations and a public supper for Trevibarden church.
Holiday travel ads list discounted rates and irregular passages for routes including Cincinnati to Chicago and other cities. Notices promise low prices on winter train tickets with departure dates around late December and early January.
Miss Mabel Tinvsler hosts a large group of students for an evening gathering. Pascal Kright of the class of “Mo of Lee san” visits from college friends in Philadelphia and New York after spending time in Toronto. Ralph Saper, studying at a German university, will holiday in Gerlia with a companion. A student returning home enjoys watching Pa carve the Christmas turkey. Miss Sarah Stinson is involved in a B. and O. wreck at Hamden. she has endured multiple wrecks with no injuries. The football team honors Coach Remsberg with engraved opera glasses as a Christmas tribute. Excursions promoted by Qhin Central Lines offer trips to many states with specific dates and round trips priced. Real estate transfers are listed for Ames Township and surrounding areas.
Special report from Dens Indiana on Mr M Powell claim of rapid cure for paralysis using Wheelers Nerve Vitamins. Powell cites years of illness and doctors, praising Wheelers product as uniquely effective. Also mentions other nervous disorder cases and a public notice about a property matter and a deadline in December.
The article highlights favored black materials for winter, featuring textures like silk, alpacas, and satins, with new designs in cocoons and textiles. It also discusses cheesecloth’s value, plant display ideas for verandas, and novelty kitchenware including delicate china and crackers in traditional meals.
Notice to shareholders that the annual meeting of the Athens Mailing and Loan Company will be held at the First National Bank of Ethene, per the damaged text.
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