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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1903

Page

24

Week Prayer Suggestions Set for the Methodist Church Week

The weekly program outlines sermons on the Kingdom of God and Christ’s reign with daily topics from prayer to world missions. It notes the Holy Communion sermon by Dr. Slutz and other services at the Methodist church, with various local residents and faculty mentioned in attendance and social events.

Kingdom of God Church of Christ Christ Methodist Episcopal Church W. L. Slutz Methodist Church R. F. Bishop

Local church organ gifted by Mrs Grimes

Continued from page one a community note describes Mrs Grimes giving a modern chapel organ to the M E church after the old organ was passed to the M E parsonage with broad approval from contributors to the earlier purchase. The piece urges ministers' homes be kept with proper instruments and notes bountiful ice houses.

Sreibe

Alum Baking Powders Warned By Chemists

Chemists warn that many so called alum baking powders contain alum. A list includes Kenton Crown Common Sense French Process. Housekeepers are told alum is cheap at two cents a pound versus thirty for cream of tartar, so price often signals quality.

Kenton, Crown Alam

Death of Thomas McGraw Near Salem

Thomas McGraw died Sunday at his home near Salem after weeks of measles and lung fever. He was 56 and left a wife and four children. Short funeral services were held Tuesday and the remains were taken to Chaurcey for burial in Nye cemetery.

Thomas McGraw Salem Chaurcey Nye

Labor Strike War Echoes in Missouri Federation Leader Speech

The Missouri Federation of Labor president warned that the labor conflict with capital resembles war not a dream. The report notes troops and provisions moving with baggage wagons during the tense labor climate.

Missouri Federation of Labor

Ancient Fish Cures and Medicinal Beliefs in Fishing Lore

The article surveys historic views on fish medicines noting perch and carp as valued in Germany and England. It cites Gesner Androvandus and Dame Berners, discusses carp’s alleged healing powers for rheumatism and wounds, and mentions tench as the “physician of fishes” with slime reputed to aid wounds. It also covers barbel legends, and a Wright aquarium anecdote on tench proximity aiding healing.

Germany Old England Izaak Walton Rhine Gesner Androvandus England Dame Berners Hedith Juvenal Albertus Plutarch Badhum Antono Gazins Julyana Berners Mr. Wright Enaxlucius

Eye specialists tout painless fogging system in Ohio

Mr and Mrs Linge claim 43 000 corrections in fourteen years with their crystovitrine lenses. They advertise free exams and corrections at Hotel Nelson Ghust Q January 5 ongoing, promising headache relief and eye defect corrections without atropine. They boast ten Ohio branch offices and Dayton head office, asserting unmatched expertise in hypermetropia presbyopia myopia astigmatism and related conditions.

Sta Ohio Dayton

Local Holiday Visits and Socials Across Athens Area

Stewart D A Noir and Marshfield wife and Eva Norris visit relatives in town. Overtrude O Connor returns from Clarksburg with Ora and Tom Rooney. L H Smith and family with Ed and Kimes visit Athens. Worley Stover from Glouster joins his mother. Will Copeland and wife visit relatives in town. Lafe Mitchell from Athens greets old friends. Zimmerman hosts sister Addie’s birthday party. Christmas hall entertainment well attended. Fredda Rodehaver visits Audria Rice. Mrs. Birt Mariner hosts her mother Mrs. Rittenoar of Athens. Maggie Ewers hosts flinch party.

D. A. Noir Marshfield Eva Norris Athens Overtrude O'Connor Clarksburg Ora Tom Rooney L. H. Smith Kimes Albany M. J. Ewers Worley Stover Glouster Richard Stover Will Copeland Columbus Mr. Copeland Lafe Mitchell Will Zimmerman Addie Fredda Rodehaver Frost Audria Rice

Hall's Catarrh Cure Firm Odly Bares Reward Promise

Frank J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio pledges to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason dated December 6 1886. The remedy is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J.cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Frank J. Cheney A. D A. W. Gleason Hall Hail

Two Moore Boys Die of Diphtheria

Diphtheria claimed two young lives of Samuel and Mrs. Moore of West State Street. Roy Moore, four, died last Wednesday. Clarence Moore, aged years, died Monday. Both were laid to rest in the old cemetery.

Samuel Moore West State Street Roy Moore Clarence Moore Old Cemetery

Raw's Offers Half Price On New Jackets and Suits

A local retailer promotes a half price sale on the newest jackets and suits. Shoppers are invited to visit Raw's for discounts on fresh stock and seasonal fashions.

Raw’s Dean

Card of Thanks For Kindness After Loss of Mrs King

We extend thanks to friends who kindly rendered assistance during the illness and at the death of Mrs King. Vyreeman D. King and Family.

King. Vyreeman D. King

Millman Notice on White Oak Car Stock Purchases

Wheeler Holden Co seeks White Oak Car Stock at highest market price. Contact 49 Eiie Co Bank Fuld Buffalo NY for fail information.

Wheeler-Holden Co Eiie Co Bank Fuld Buffalo N. Y

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