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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1903
Page
6
Taffeta dominates the front laid fabric with alternate stripes of open work in a drop-shoulder style. Braids form medallions on chiffon details in tacked effect and the waist is silk. Shirt waists showcase modiste skill with embroidery taking a notable role.
A Christmas dinner hosted at a home on street marked a large family reunion with twenty six children present though Brown of Olathe Kansas was absent. Several relatives listed include Frank Janod ik and the Herbert family, Od and family, W G Junod and family, Mrs C V mean and of Wabasha Minnesota, and Chas Dorr and family. It was the first time in years such a multitude had gathered.
The executive committee met in the court room Saturday to prepare for the mid-winter session. Members present included George Hooper Bobo H L Baker Mrs materwald and Miss Mary. Minutes noted a routine meeting and standard preparations for the event.
Report notes troubled nerves and dizziness with a doctor promoting Dr. A W Chase nerve pills at Henderson's Drug Store. Ad claims the pills relieve symptoms and advises using Chase products for nervousness and dizziness.
The Baltimore American notes shaved gray squirrel and moleskine furs dominating coats and wraps while green velvets and velveteen shine in velvet and cloth costumes. Pink, red, blue greens join bold color schemes with Angora hats and fur trims. Also advice on home goods and a humorous meat-store exchange closes the item.
A quirky set of housekeeping tips advises keeping a fresh bread crumb in the doughnut jar to maintain freshness. It also suggests a cake test by listening for a hollow sound when the toothpick ends, warning that the cake is done when the hum of heat ceases.
The article highlights preparing soil before planting, emphasizing spice and flavor in seeds, and recommends growing slants for winter shows. It also describes a novel woolen dress-cleaning method using cornmeal and water boiled into mush, then washing the garment, rinsing, and drying without wringing.
A verdant plant in a room adds outdoor freshness and wholesomeness. The piece describes a garden plant as a livable touch of nature, highlighting its beauty and quiet value. The dialogue reveals Perkins and his wife once agreed after marriage that either party would remain silent when anger rose, a pact kept for twenty years.
A portrait of a man who sings at work and endures in silent resolve. He stands equal to those who share the same quiet pursuit, promising to do more, better, and longer with perseverance as his creed.
Fragmentary dialog notes an interest in the Sweatmann mine by Granger and Lamb with investment mention but no current activity. A Boston Tran line contrasts early fire response with furnace work. Quotes from Chicago News and Atchison Globe comment on reactions to disliked performers in a metaphor.
Emile Zola released In Debacle in nine languages at once signaling a bold international push for the new work. The simultaneous publication underscores the author’s global appeal and the novel’s anticipated reception across literary markets.
Fashion notes describe velvet coats with gaspure trimming and plaited skirts in Scotch plaid. Velvet gowns in puce taffeta show elongating lines while tartan skirts feature box plaits with inserted plain cloth or velvet. Furs adorn stoles and pelisses with ecclesiastical influence, while chiffon drapery and fur enrich gowns.
Miss Vict Oakley of Harrisburg obtained the order to decorate a room in the new state capitol of Pennsylvania.
Probate notices list final and first accounts for multiple estates and guardianships. F W Walker and others file final accounts for Minerva Gould Catherine Gould Arthur Ned Wolfe. Adair Ellis brothers second accounts. Eve Andrews Loyd Howard first and final accounts. W G Hickman administrator J F Brodt. Hearing set for Saturday January 10 1903 before Judge Bethel.
Henry Marr of Columbus Indiana steps on a carved slab marked 1900 at his barn lot. he is the center of population for the United States with 13,650,000 people on all four sides. Snuff users in the United States total about six percent yearly growth. last year’s aggregate snuff weight reached 18 million pounds.
The Hostetter Company of Pittsburg offers the 1903 almanac in English German French Norwegian Swedish Bohemian and Spanish. It includes health reading, testimonials for Stomach Bitters, anecdotes, and year round content. It urges readers to obtain a copy from the druggist and try the Bitters for dyspepsia digestion constipation and nervousness.
A long running ad requests readers to report cures or failures using Green's August Flower for indigestion and liver troubles. It offers free books and 25 cent and 75 cent bottle options, with sales touted in drugstores and a Woodbury New Jersey address for contact.
The Ohio State Board of Pardons will hear an application for commutation of George W. Shiner who was convicted in April 1901 in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County for Burglary and Larceny and sentenced to four years in the Ohio Penitentiary. The notice covers December 18 to January 1.
I have just arrived with a car load of pit mules heavy and blocky, smooth and broken to work. Heights range 46 to 58 inches, ages 4 to 6 years, weights 600 to 1000 pounds. Contact W. B. Eblen Wellston Ohio 7w8.
Examinations will be on the first Saturday of September October January February April May and July and on the first and third Saturdays of August Primary tests in May and August Boxwell tests on the third Saturday of April and second Saturday of May By order of the board of examiners C H Rrvson clerk
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