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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
4
The piece notes that special linen stores market Trousseau Sets as wedding outfits, popularizing a fully stocked linen chest. It describes fashion choices for dinner clothes, plain satin finished linen with wide borders, and monogram placement on large napkins and service plates for formal dinners.
Marvelous linen filet lace items resemble Mexican drawn work in pattern and effect though distinct. These costly cloths and doilies feature insets of ice and embroidery, suitable for elegant establishments, admired by women for their artisanal hand-work and months of skilled labor.
The piece notes a preference for white linens and cloths that display subtle color accents. It highlights white and gold tableware, with gold-figured glass and monogrammed pieces, used at luncheons more than dinners, while acknowledging informal rules vary among hostesses.
Lace edged centers and dollies form a sensible pretty fashion for trousseau sets. Colored embroideries perish but white pieces stay fresh. mats under dollies and centers can match any decor scheme.
A practical guide to using Sanitas waterproofed wall covering for mats and linings. It describes cutting the material to fit doll faces and centers, offering colors like batsides pinks or greens. It highlights durability, washability, and its use as a sanitary wall covering that imitates oil cloth and other surfaces.
The article praises shirt waist boxes covered in chimts patterns as newer and more practical than cretonne or matting. It notes their plain colors make clean linings for closets and bureaus, with linen chests benefiting from color-matched elastic bands for towels and napkins in organized packages. A well-kept closet is highlighted as a household joy.
A popular local fad features glass coverings over linen fabrics. The trend draws attention at social events and showcases a bold, sparkly look embraced by fashion observers.
The article promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for weak stomach dyspepsia and chronic catarrhal stomach and liver ailments. It claims endorsements from Bartholow Hare Finlingwood and other professors, insists the product contains no harmful drugs, uses glycerine extract of native roots, and offers a free booklet on request.
The text describes glass covers made to fit tea tables dressing tables bureaus and centerpieces used on dining tables. They protect embroidered and lace trimmed linens reducing washing and upkeep while saving time, though adoption is higher in metropolitan homes than in plainer households where benefits would be greatest.
The speaker thanks friends and neighbors after a defeat, reflecting on hustling, broken sleep, and lost confidence. He credits divine help for not drowning, compares his political journey to a barrel, and notes paying his way without debt while lamenting broken promises and standpoints on free school books.
A speaker recalls nearly engaging in a fight after being accused of lying. He notes a hard price for knowledge, questions Democratic and Socialist support for Crawford, and warns against a county ring. He suggests progress may come with a brighter candidate next election day.
About 250 non fraternity students gathered at Campbell's Ball to celebrate "Father of Our Country" with a grand march, toasts, poems, and impromptu addresses by faculty, alumni, and visiting students from Lane Seminary Urbana Illinois University of Illinois and others. out of town guests included Fred Shaw Francis M Porter W O Hefler Haffey Coulter Williamson Beach White Tripp Moon and many others in McArthur Circleville Crooksville and surrounding towns.
Flora May Green daughter of Stephen and Lucy Green was born December 28 1856 on the Green farm near Amesville Ohio and died February 16 1908 in Amesville aged 51 years 1 month 18 days She married Jefferson B Gray October 11 1889 of Chesterhill Ohio and after ten years living there returned to Amesville She is survived by seven siblings four living afar and a stepdaughter and stepson She was active in the Amesville Presbyterian church and remembered for loyalty kindness and devotion Her remains were mourned by family and friends with prayers for her peaceful rest and a hopeful Christian homegoing.
The Barb committee named for 08 09 includes H Pidgeon L M Sheepe Charles Lewis William Hublin Harry Ridenour Alva Blackstone J R Mayes C O Williamson Miss Helen Roush Helen Hawk Anna Henry with residents from several towns such as Lancaster Groveport Canal Winchester and Nelsonville.
Henderson-Crider touts an absolute guarantee for Hyomei in treating catarrh, promising a full refund if it fails to cure. The air therapy is inhaled via a pocket inhaler to reach nose throat and lungs, destroying germs and soothing tissues. Complete outfit priced at $1.00 with no risk if cures don’t occur.
If you suffer from catarrh you can obtain a free trial box of Dr. Shoop's Catarrh Remedy mailed from Racine Wisconsin. A simple test is promised to reveal a catarrh truth. Write today. Sold by trenderson-Crider Drug Co.
Frank Decker of Logan was found lying in the snow along the highway about three miles above Nelsonville. He was unconscious and nearly frozen, revived after hours of medical care in Cook’s ambulance. Decker, in his forties or fifties, had been traveling home from Athens to visit a sister in the asylum when found. he was heavily intoxicated and later disappeared from a barn to sober up before being brought to Nelsonville for treatment.
James Williams allegedly passed a forged check on Henry M. Crippen & Co. after attempting Crippen’s account earlier in the week. A $12 check drawn on Crippen presented at Wolfe & Schloss was accepted, later deposited at Security Savings Bank where payment was refused. Crippen called it forgery and the matter drew police interest.
A description recalls a tall slender man in rough working clothes who attempted to work Crippen's paper at Duffey's store. The incident centers on the unidentified visitor and the scene of the attempted theft.
Logan O Feb 24 Mike Cicelo the foreigner who shot George Hal here January 6 at the Kerlin brick plant was tried Ca this week. The jury returned a verdict Saturday of manslaughter after an all night session. The case will be taken to the circuit court on error. He was defended by Roy H Williams of Detroit and Wright Pettit of this city.
Mrs E D Charles of Harbor Me praises Electric Bilters as a neighborhood favorite for quick relief from dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints nervousness and general debility. It acts as a thorough blood purifier and is sold under guarantee at McKee's Drug Store for 50 cents.
Mrs Richard H Reed died this morning at 2 30 at her home 197 West Union Street from a complication of diseases She is survived by her husband and two daughters Mrs William Reeves and Miss Nora Reed No funeral arrangements have been made
Mrs Whiteacre of Buffalo New York claims Dr Thomas Electric Oj is the best remedy for the often fatal disease croup and notes eight years of successful use.
The Forbes Thompson mine in Minerton resumed operations early last week after a year shutdown. Contracts with Michigan Central Railroad provide six to seven coal cars daily, shipping via Howling Valley direct Michigan. The restart employs over 100 workers and is a financial relief for Minerton.
Emmett Hayes of Frost visited his parents Mr and Mrs Mahlon Hayes in Guysville over Sunday. Raymond Burton, visiting the Baker family, returned to Sugar Creek yesterday. Pearl McVicker, longtime tuberculosis patient, died last Thursday night. Funeral held at Guysville Sunday morning with Rev Arthur. interment at Bean Cemetery.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a near suicide attempt. He reports improvement from the first bottle and complete recovery after a dozen bottles. McKee’s Drug Store offers 50c and 1 trial bottle free.
The state against Da vid Davis for keeping a Glouster saloon open on Sunday December 1 was nobles this afternoon. After the indictment was returned Davis and two other Glouster saloonkeepers were fined by the mayor last December for the same offense. Affidavits were sworn by Mrs. Jonas of Glouster and the case went to the stand on information from another witness.
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