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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1905

Page

5

Local Notables and Business Travel Across States

Carlos Harris visited Mexahela on business while L A Koons traveled to Columbus. F B Modie and J W Matheny conducted business in Glouster and Fisher. W A Hibbard and Maj J M Welch pursued work in Cincinnati and New York respectively. George Koons visited F M Koons in Columbus. Welch returned from Washington.

L. A Maj J. M Welch New York George Koons of Columbus F. M. Koons J. M. Welch Washington, D. C

Local Notables Share Visits and Illnesses Across Counties

Nelsonville and Wellston social circuits show Louise Shaffer visiting friends. numerous Columbus trips. sickroom concerns for Hazel Shaffer and Mrs. Wallace. Kin and friends gather for dinners, birthdays, and clubs with Epworth League Washington social, Hawthorne topics, and travel updates from Benton Harbor to Bellaire.

Patten & Perry vaudeville at opera house shines in town

Patten and Perry present a touring musical comedy and vaudeville troupe featuring Campbell and Fletcher and the Gibbs children with a concert band. Band concerts are planned at midday and at 7 30 pm in front of the theatre as the show nears Saturday February 25. Meanwhile J A Hughes alias J A Dean, charged with securing a signature on a false check, was arraigned before Mayor Logan and sent to jail after failing to post a 1000 bond. Prof Eli Dunkle identified the suspect at the arraignment. the suspect’s wife and daughter were in court and may seek a divorce if convicted.

Patten & Perry Campbell and Fletcher Gibbs Cailloutte King of the Wire J. A. Hughes J. A. Dean Indianapolis Logan Eli Dunkle Detroit Hotel Athens

Royal Baking Powder Promotes Pure, Efficient Baking

The manufacturers highlight 40 years of scientific experience and exhaustive study of bread and cake raising. They claim Royal Baking Powder is a perfect product with no substitute and purity endorsed by world authorities, offering two important assurances to housekeepers.

Glouster Debating Society Plans Nomination Debate

The Glouster Debating society will debate Wednesday evening on whether Herrick should be renominated by the Republican party. A minor mine wreck at Palmer's mine Friday afternoon delayed work for hours as cars on a steep incline rolled backward and toppled. Mrs S D Thompson returns Friday from a several month stay in Dennison Texas. Mr and Mrs J J Smith spend this week in Philadelphia. Mrs B W Pickering and daughters Julia and Ethel leave Medway for Athens for the rest of the week. Jay Andrews of near Albany visits the family of R L Andrews. J E Ivers of McConnelville was a business visitor here the first of the week. A baby boy born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs Abe Morris. Dan James will host a dance.

Glouster Debating Society Herrick Palmer's Mine S. D. Thompson Dennison Tex J. J. Smith Philadelphia B. W. Pickering Julia Ethel Medway Athens Jay Andrews Near Albany R. L. Andrews

For Sale Twenty One Acres With House In Athens Ohio

For sale in Athens Ohio a large modern frame house with hot air furnace, barn, cistern and outbuildings on twenty one acres of good land. Property may be laid out in town lots. Contact M T Ellis South Court Street Athens Feb 2308.

Ong i OO M. T. Ellis South Court St Athens

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Mercury Free Formula

Warns against mercury containing remedies for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. M. Cheney Co Toledo. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, urges genuine product and lists price and availability through druggists. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall P.M. Cheney ,Co Toledo Ohio F. M. Cheney & Co

Centennial history of Athens County ad copy

Anticipate a new Athens County centennial history with a mailed offer. Send 1.25 dollars to the Messenger Herald in Athens Ohio to receive the history and a year’s subscription to the New York Tribune Farmer, described as the best agricultural family weekly.

Athens County Messenger & Herald Athens Ohio NEW York Tribune Farmer United States

Wanted Young Man for Postal Service in Athens County

Classified notice seeks a young man from Athens County to join the Government Mail Service. Earnings around $800. Rapid to secure a splendid opportunity. Reply to Box One or Rapids la. Dated January 26.

Athens County Oe Splendid Artunity Accon Rapids, la

February Wedding Decor Hearts Theme With Lilac and Violet Accents

Decorations formed heart shapes in arches and doorways using white lilacs Roman hyacinths and violets tied with pale ribbon. The altar featured a pier glass backdrop with smilax curtains and interlaced violet heart motifs. The bride table showcased a large heart, wreaths of smilax with violets and lilies of the valley, and a central white violet heart. gifts included heart shaped candies and a silver monogrammed wedding cake.

Lafayette Gingerbread Recipe From Early Cookery

Cream butter and sugar half a pound each with salt cloves cinnamon ginger and lemon zest. Dissolve soda in boiling water and stir into molasses then add eggs lemon juice sour cream and six cups flour. Mix into small cakes and bake in shallow pans.

Lafayette

In Memoriam Illiam D Bartlett 1826 1905

Obituary honors Illiam D Bartlett a long time town leader and trusted businessman. Born February 14 1826 in Athens he spent over forty years serving the community with integrity and kindness. He sought happiness in his family and in helping others, died after a reflective retirement voyage to Santa Monica and California coast.

Illiam D. Bartlett Athens William Bartlett Kingdom of Heaven Santa Monica California

Thine upon the asphodel and love’s old greeting

A terse, reflective line recalls ancient fields of asphodel and a lifelong vow. The speaker longs for a shared joy and holiness in love, blending memory with pensive tenderness.

Emile

Card of Thanks for Mrs Anna Madrry

The family expresses gratitude to friends for flowers and tokens of sympathy after the death of their mother Mrs Anna Madrry. The children note the kindness received during this time.

Sym Anna Madrry

Hocking Valley Excursion Fare Notice

One way second class colonial fares to California North Pacific Montana Idaho and intermediate territory valid March 1 to 15 and September 15 to October 3. For particulars contact ticket agents of this colony. Special homeseekers excursion to the southwest February 7 and 81. Inquiries to ticket agents.

California North Pacific Montana Idaho Intermediate Territory

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carlos Harris Mexahela F. B. Modie Glouster J. W. Matheny Fisher W. A. Hibbard Cincinnati Albert Simmons Judge Hunter and Nicholas Monsaratt of John S. Welsh of Geo. B. Spring of Albany M. Hoffman County Atlas Lebanon Sam Sommer Saturady Abner Lambert Reece Lambert Plantsville Misses Scott Roe of Kenton Presbyterian Church I. W. Miles Central Hospital, Columbus Lodi Florence Lash Williams Brooklyn, N. Y E. R. Lash Mas H. Welch F. W. Bush Charleston W. Va George Falloon Arizona D. A. R. McKinstry Alfred M. Alpin East Highlands San Bernardino Cal Alpin Lizzie Winn John T. Winn Miss Winn Iowa Capt. Alpin Nelsonville Louise Shaffer Wellston Lillian Gooding J. J. Pritchard G. W. Shaffer George Coe Charles Daugherty Chauncey A. Cable Edith Hazel Ed Shaffer Ed Pettie Murray City A. L. Pritchard Kate Nelson Mabel Poston Hattie Baird Katie Anna Minck Lillian Barnecut Edwin Cooley Mae Beattie Dave Beattie Wm. Tompson North Kenova Frank Knox Dix Cable W. F. Kourright Epworth League Washington Anna Mabel Tallis J. ©. Goodhart Ruth Atkinson Sawyer Emmet Keenan Batesville James Dew Benton Harbor, Mich Bess Hall Rolland Tomlinson Sam Penne Shawnee Lottie Williams Tillie Tailor Maggie Wright Painter New Castle Ind D. H. Mergler Lizzie Mosier James Haughee Frank Rauch Lancaster Lottie Williams of Vivian Wells George Marsh Eliza Marsh Portsmouth Ed Murdock McConnelsville Cal Murdock J. E. Lama W. H. Wallace Albert Wallace Pittsburg K. of P Vern McDonald Cephas Wagner New Lexington William Wells Angeline Pyle Bellaire Earl Ledbetter Binghamton N. Y Jerry Kerry J. E. Ivers McConneleville D. Zenner & Company Zenner’s Vicinity Silk Department D. Zenner & CO Home Furnishing CO Athens, Ohio J. D Raw Co J.D. Raw Company Hocking Valley Excursion
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