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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1903

Page

3

Local Social Notes Include School Teacher Selling Vacation Home

A jumble of names and events shows Pearl Hinde selling a vacation home near Coalville as Miss Folphine Caldwell and Miss Ruby Kirkensdall enjoy vacations with family. Several visitors arrive, including Miss Leslie Semions and Miss Rogue Flite, while others plan or attend family gatherings and neighborly calls across nearby towns.

Mies Pearl Hinede Coalville Mb. Chapelsina A. Lure Audientee Alp Mrz Coctville i Walliam Tay- Teen Aed LL. T. Twariun Gs Asym Cailangey Vicinis Runsion Castle Ropero Dhe Ifeley Laisiness Lepnie O U Emmett Sten Delaware EL Livingstone Tick Ridge Mondas FW Binteade Chaltaut Ani Peter Lewre Hvig Conrad Sninit Hastie Ackles Tnirden Deepuwents Moy Daniel Ackies

Christmas Socials and Visits Fill West Virginia Towns

local notes describe Charles Daugherty and Miss Carat Cheammeey hosting guests, Wells ton families visiting, J W Nixon enjoying a salary raise at Tron and eel, Delmer Stone visiting Hockingwert friends, and a Christmas tree in Horkingport with Clara Wells returning from Parkersburg for a short time.

Charles Daugherty This Planet Carat Cheammeey Wyatt Rebero Dancherty Curt Sadie Daugherty J. WW. Nisan Wellston Bighard Nixon J. W. Nixon Tron and Eel Company Mia David Hayes Mhaaneey Mra. Hayes Mia Smithabies Direc ALT. Devore MM Prank Enuwits Armesia Bow. White Wannis Fipjah Scong Ora Lilly Danfee Rehu Delmer Stone Hockingwert Fries Mark Danfee Centralllinois Forman Telephone Rompany Thomas Gardiner Marietta Latrobe Eva Rnesell Ella Mewaia Ada Kemp Parkersburg Torch FT. W. Jones Daughers Horkingport Hcus Clara Wells

Sunday Social Ledger at Mainfield Spotted Many Visitors

The page records a Sunday gathering in Mainfield with visits from residents and relatives. Mentions include Mrs Wade and Maudaee, Carl Nowe, John Parkerer visiting Christos, and A A Kur- Tews registering. Sunday school officers are named for yearend activities and the holiday visit of Gerrits White from Slavie is noted.

Siikegie Haar Leer Corning Spene Christines Tarsi Irs Leather Hanks Santay Res Chelle Lida Moe Ehorels Sanday Dant Wade Carl Nowe Atinas John Parkerer Christos Wan Morris Ea Beier Dussie Guris Place Wall

Christmas Gatherings and Local Family News

The article reports on neighbors and relatives visiting in Pittsburg Albans Achens and with J. P. Coe at Albans. It notes Me Kyle’s birthday and Shafer family plans for the fourth generation. It mentions charity efforts and Christmas activities at home with Margaret Rosa Allen in Albans and angels entertaining children on Christmas day.

Usca Crosseby Armstrong Pittsburg Charles Mahler Earl Adi Mango Perry Coe J. P. Coe Albans W. G. Shafer Shafi James Kyle Kyle Shaffer Amy Irl Margaret Rosa Alien Aibs Hone and Mes

Ravenswood youths to return to school after visit

The Guthries and their questioner will soon go back to Ravenswood West Virginia where they attend school. Grandma Horne at Mr and Mrs Barns home is ill. The Tarves Blackwood grandchildren enjoyed a Christmas dinner at their relative’s home with a fine meal.

Rar Frank Guthrie G. P. Guthrie Gife Ravenswood W. Va Gandma Horne Robert Barns Tarves Blackwood

Harmless cough warning from old medicine advertisements

A dated advertorial warns that coughs worsen without immediate care and cautions against opium in remedies. It extols Allen's Lang Balsam as clearing bronchial congestion to ease lung passage and urges readers to use the product now.

Allen

Vanderhoof Social Notices From A Faded Dispatch

Local column lists residents visiting and returning home from nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Martha Gags, Rosa Swarr, Mrs. Eva, and Miss Mary Berea with families noted. Mentions guests at Miles Haar and Chvartos Cbreee. several couples marked as availing Christmas visits and holiday stays.

Che Juny Charles Deers Desehase Poppers Plains Market Chase Edward Bails Yappers Plains Plessie Smith Wear Orgia McCall Miles Haar Asa ToiPers Christasad Edwin Cleve Chase Amd Agg Alfred Apt Joe Chase AL Neves Bata Eva Martha Gagsland Mary Berea Rosa Swarr Paki

Incomplete OCR Text Improvised Student Dialogue

Fragmented lines show a classroom scene with a teacher and students quoted in garbled speech. Names and specifics are unclear, but hints of a dialogue about numbers and reading appear amid stray letters and reorganized phrases.

Sailors Trade Candy by the Bucket in Long Ocean Voyages

Saflora Are Font of Sweet Things as ship stores hold buckets of candy, a chief exchange for sailors. On large ships several thousand pounds of candy are consumed on a cruise, a staple of Guiten's Magazine.

Toabe Guiten

Dr Isaac Swett of Meigs County

Obituary and tribute to Dr Isaac Swett born in Meigs County Ohio March 17 died December. Veteran of the Civil War he served three years and helped care for the sick. Wife Mary Bobo Swett remained devoted while he supported troops in major campaigns amid personal hardship. The piece honors his character and asks readers to remember his life as a symbol of duty and patriotism. Also notes a nearby cough remedy advertisement and rail fare details for Hocking Valley to Portland.

Jo L. Carpenter Isaac C. Ewett Meigs County Ohio Maren Deesraper Hiroda Havener Sanrues Alonzo Airy Mary Bobo Isaac ML Maury K Eleanor Cavorce Fie Bates Cedar Creek Winchester Wart Ceri Shieriana de Shenandoah Vallee Pronc Fis Che Dr. Swett Army of the Union Sivk Swell Ldin Mary Botio SweirhMyhen Wanetistband Siverr Wakiak Mascetarin Tie Dr. Wert Washington Franklin Geatly Lincoln Garreld Swears Dive Nan

California Prune Wafer remedy promises digestive cure

An advertisement extols CALIFORNIA PRUNE WAFERS as a cure for dyspepsia and bowel troubles. It claims the wafers dissolve indigestible food, cleanse the system, purify blood, and improve digestion, promising relief from numerous ailments. The ad urges daily use with meals and lists symptoms supposedly prevented or cured.

California Madieline Trate Ini Peuths

Inauguration and World’s Fair March Featured In 1904 Plans

In connection with Gov. Ifyron T. Herrick’s inauguration a concert tribute marks the World’s Fair March of 1904. Mey Fein Weber, director of the jotkers Military Band of Cineuaniti, conducts the Prize Band of America’s World Fair selection, with prizes and notices to attendees. The edition notes Weber’s prominence, with competitions and anticipated performances across major venues, and details about tickets and distribution through the Bek OG sales department.

Mey Fein Weber Jotkers Cineuaniti Amerie Devising Nasstrerr Bek OG SAW RRL Pisn Samele Yornen Highis John T' Wehner St. Louis Weber Imere Mar Worle Doeserr Jen Mark Clapboworlts Oardoring Po Megarty Chouerab Paesenger L. de AW. RL Caueiunau

Modes and Fashions Fur Capes and Stoles Review

The article discusses fur cape styles for skating and evening wear, noting long pointed stole ends, wide hemlines, and fur sets around the neck. It highlights combinations of fur types like moeleskin and crimine, mentions versinn lamb visuals, and comments on how these designs suit brunettes and provide warmth.

Village of Channery petition to form in Athens County

A petition was filed with the Board of County Commissioners of Athens County seeking incorporation as the Village of Channery in Dover Township. The description covers territory in Dover and nearby areas and names Edwin D. Sayre as agent. A hearing was scheduled for February 2 at the County Auditor's office in Athens, Ohio.

Boar of Coun Lett Athens Lohan Dover Tate Aio Allavs County Dover Township Voginuhie Adeloretien Athene Hie Ohio Edwin D. S. Agrinit

Anes present elected in Switzerland shows modest power

Anes is said to have just been elected in Switzerland with limited power and low public recognition. Despite a salary lower than a member of Congress, the country is described as well governed.

Anes Switzerland Kngw Nann Congress

Timely Suggestion For Cough Remedy This Season

Aimed at prudent housewives, the notice urges stocking Chamberlains Cough Remedy before winter. It claims prompt results when used at first signs of a cold and asserts no harmful substances, safe for children, and available at Mees Drug Store.

Chamberlian

Holiday Excursions on Ohio Central Lines

Excursion rates apply between all points on the lines and throughout the Central Passenger Association territory. Tickets valid December 24 25 31 and January 1 1904 with return allowed through January 4 1904.

Ohio Central

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