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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
6
A detailed description of a plain tailored shirtwaist updated with embroidery and contrasting bands. It notes yoke pieces, cuff color, sleeve tucks, and sizes from 34 to 42 bust for women and 6 to 12 years for a child version. Patterns offered by mail for a small fee.
No. 8341 presents a semi fitting ladien coat adaptable to suitings in blue or black Mohair with braid. It is cut in five sizes from bust 34 to 42 inches and requires 2 1/2 yards of fabric. Kehoe Gore Skirt features a panel front design to elongate the waist, offered in five waist sizes with two separate patterns mailed for 16 cents.
Mrs Lee of Colegate visits sister Mrs Rovick in Marshfield. Dr J C Coleman called on business in Athens Monday. Ethel Six and Shauls called on in Athens. Mrs Anna Hamilton remains ill but not improved. Mr and Mrs John Coffey visit relatives from Marion. Port Alexander return to Maysville Kentucky after weeks here. Miss Edna Stewart guests in Athens. McVay spends Sunday with parents at Albany.
The product claims its improved formula does not stain or color hair at all and leaves gray or blonde hair unchanged while effectively preventing further hair shedding. No change to hair color is claimed or observed.
Mrs Lemuel Moore returns to Hamington W V after visiting relatives. Bruce Wells from Ohio State visits. Florence Raney Logan guest. Edith Lyon returns from Athens. Lawerance Young family hosts Marie. Hoover Ohio University history professor visits chum John Couley. Otto Iles Logan calls on friends. Weymeuller Logan visits son John. Oral Stevenson hosts Carl Neff Athens. T and Warren Logan visit. Charles Russell Athens calls. Thad Allen Logan visit family. Prof Frank Midney lectures at Odd Fellows Temple on Jesus the Communist.
A large miners mass meeting in Trimble Ohio led by State President William Green and District President Jock Moore disputed the election of a check weighman at the Pennsylvania mine. Elmer Lantz was elected but removal demanded amid questions of membership and eligibility ahead of district officer elections set for March 2. Green said he was not taking sides in Sunday Creek Hocking Valley or Ohio district races.
New Orleans launches its six day carnival with Momus ball tonight marking the start. The week features Proteus Rex and Camus balls, a Mardi Gras pageant, street crowds, and heavy visitor turnout. Automobile races and a marathon are among events drawing attention amid festive city life.
Nashville reports rising strife as Cooper Sharp murder case unfolds. Witnesses allegeenson remarks and exchanged curses as courtroom tension between defense and state supporters grows. May Skeffington recalls encounter near scene. Daisy Lee testifies on crude epithets heard in Cooper camp.
Indianapolis February 18 delegates at the tariff conference convention adopted resolutions urging Congress to promptly create a permanent tariff. A provision asked Congress during its special session to prepare and adopt a revised tariff under present conditions. Beveridge was warmly received for his speech, while four speakers were absent due to illness and Congressman-elect Cullop did not appear.
Washington reports Rep Payne announced the date for the Sixty-first Congress special session. Authorized by Taft, Payne said the session would convene on March 15.
Chicago hosts the second annual cement show opening today for seven days. Over 200 manufacturers with capital of 257 million display concrete’s rising use. The event notes US output of 150000 barrels in 1896 and 1907 production of 19000060 barrels amid claims cement will cut fire losses and aid building progress.
A committee from the Athens Commercial Club returned from Gallipolis after favorably assessing a gasoline powered interurban line to Knauga and across to Point Pleasant. The line costs about 65 000 for roadbed and rolling stock, with 100 monthly for fuel and about 2 000 in monthly gross receipts. The piece urges Athens to join Nelsonville in building a similar five mile line, noting potential profits and urging a mass meeting to decide.
J M Galaway toured Athens on Saturday while W A Lloyd attended the Corn Association meeting in Gallipolis last Thursday. Visitors include Mrs Meda Kirby of Minersville, Mrs FP H Rodgers of Vinton, and Fin Gillogly with wife hosting J P Collings and family. The G A R Post at Albany drew B S Bowman, and Solomon Townsend left for Columbus and Lancaster on business. Albany Farmers Institute talks by S J Baldwin and W I Culbertson were reported as interesting. Pearl Tedrow returned from Athens after two months of work. Laura Townsend and two children visited her parents in Vinton county.
Mrs E M Davisson and her daughter Venus spent the weekend with relatives in Nelsonville, enjoying a family visit.
A garbled ad lists farm offers in Carolina with 75 down to start ownership and bargains for small or large investors. It mentions Wyoming irrigated lands and various trips from Martella Ohio with a contact at 434 Fifth St for JOAN M. TMOAN.
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