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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
12
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Our school closed Friday for vacation. Dr Learned was in Athens on business. Woodward, sick, is better. Protracted meeting closed with twelve additions to the church. Robert Love Ephraim Sayers Alec Male were in Athens Monday. Sprague Daft Chadwell at home for two weeks. Wm Kiger and family moved to Indiana. Soul Border and wife will occupy Kiger’s vacated house. Sams and Dixon returned from Pennsylvania. Sadie Lively visiting sister Mrs Hanlin. Lou Roberts visited Athens Monday.
Fritz Phillips of Columbus returns home for the holidays while many residents make Christmas trips or conduct business in nearby towns. Ice producers T. E. Clark and Y. Lortz supplied tens of tons of ice during the cold spell. A marriage at the M E parsonage unites Miss Blanch Smith and Mr. Gilbert Bondinot. Beasley and Gillilan clash at the depot, both fined $2.00 and costs.
A Christmas tree will be held at the M E church Thursday evening with a children's literary program. Several local residents and visitors are noted in town news, including Miss Ethel Duntee, Miss Blanche Phillips, and George France. Protracted meeting at the M E church ended with no new accessions. sick list includes Mrs. John Dwyer and Mr and Mrs Worthing and son Arthur.
Miss Osa Cook attended a play in Athens Friday night. Hattie and Mabel Doan were at the R. C. at Stewart. Bertie Cook finished medical treatment in Athens and is back home. Ivan Cook and Chester and Sidney Hattie left last week for Nelsonville for work.
Miss Emma Blackwood visited relatives at Hollins. Cora Wilson stayed with Cain. A M Gatchel sold out to Elias Carte. Mrs Cira Davis visits Mr Tubbs at Garden. Rev Gillilan of Spiller to preach Friday night. Mrs Morris and Daisy of Delaware guests of Dr and Mrs L Orr. No teacher examinations until the first. March 2004. F B Coultrap.
The Cuban reciprocity bill is now law after President signature. The measure passed the Senate 57 to 18, with many Democrats voting in favor. It lowers duties on Cuban imports by 20 percent and reduces US exports to Cuba by 20 to 40 percent, prompting calls for similar treaty with Canada amid rising Canadian militia activity and tariff friction.
The Little Federal School will close today for a two week vacation. Preparations are under way to dig a test hole for coal on the Hugh Poston farm. Local residents and visitors are noted in various brief mentions including Leon Eddy and family visiting Athens, and Harry Howard visiting his brother Charley Howard.
A.L. Loaga's shoe store was burglarized last night and about $75 taken from a cash drawer near a side window. The burglar entered by removing the window but did not fully enter the store. The theft was discovered when Mr. Logan opened his shop this morning. Local suspects include area residents.
Sherman Rowell aged 22 son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Rowell died in Pittsburg December 15 from mailpox after several weeks illness. Relapse led to death. He was an esteemed young man and his passing cast gloom. Interment was in Pittsburg December 16. He leaves a young wife and his parents and brother.
The Nannie Allem Rebekah lodge No. 555 has elected officers to start duties at year’s beginning. Mrs J. W. Earich becomes noble grand, Mrs Addison Fryberger vice grand, Mrs Robert Cook secretary, Mrs Hen Fanser treasurer, and Mrs George Hart trustee.
Digestive aid claim describes strengthening stomach and digestive organs, curing dyspepsia and indigestion, rebuilding tissues, purifying blood, and improving health. Gov. Atkinson of West Virginia endorses the product, noting effectiveness after using many bottles. Sold by all draggists.
A sale notice advertises a Jersey cow for cheap, with contact via phone at 205 E.state street. The brief lists no further details such as price, age, or health.
Alice Stissel files for divorce from Peter Stissel in Athers county Ohio court, cause 8v63, alleging willful absence over three years and seeking custody of their minor child. Hearing set for February 12, 1904. Attorney E T Rose represents plaintiff.
Round trip train to Columbus and return via the K M Railway priced at 1.00. Call on agents for departure and return times.
A forthcoming Pennsylvania station in New York City will be designed to handle 200000 people daily and exceed 70000000 annually, reflecting vast expected commuter demand and city transportation scale.
A Western Woolgrower from Newcastle Wyoming recounts a long backache resolved by Dodd's Kidney Pills. He describes two years of pain, failed treatments, and a return to full strength with the medicine, claiming he is now healthier than ever and capable of hard work without pain.
Raw's launches a clearance sale featuring wraps and suits discounted to half price. Bargains attract shoppers seeking wardrobe refreshes with substantial savings on formal wear.
John C. Weber director of Weber's Military Band known as the Prize Band of America has composed the St Louis World’s Fair March 1904 and dedicated it to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. It will be distributed through the passenger department of the B & O S W A R World’s Fair Route at 10 cents a copy. The music is in piano sheet form with an illuminated title cover. Weber has won major contests at Elk’s Reunions and Baltimore, including a $1000 prize. Mail 10 cents to receive a copy. address to O P McCarty, General Passenger Agent, Cincinnati.
Store advertises half price on new season jackets and suits at Raw’s. Promotion highlights men’s and women’s apparel with limited-time discount and displays ongoing sale items in display window.
Frank Dean advertises a near new large cook stove at half price, with mention of Read Raw's wrap and suit clearance gale.
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