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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
5
Local retailer advertises bold clearance prices on jackets and box coats with substantial discounts. Short jackets offered at half or less of former price, box coats at one third to one half of regular pricing, inviting shoppers to buy now.
A Monday night service at St Pauls Catholic Church marked the new year and century with Midnight Mass and Devotion. Pather Mattingly delivered a sermon from Psalms while about twenty five girls received Holy Communion. The choir, led by Mrs Walsh at the organ, performed Leonard's mass as guests later dined in a festively decorated hall with carnations and smulax.
An OCR fragment notes the Royal Baking Powder Co. located at 105 William Street in New York.
Harris visited with friends in Zanesville on Tuesday. Numerous residents and visitors from McArthur, Nelsonville, Portsmouth, Logan, Columbus, Granville, and nearby towns are mentioned attending events, hosting guests, and traveling for holidays and duties. Notable items include marriages, visits, school meetings, and social gatherings across Athens and surrounding communities.
The Athens County Agricultural Society elected eight new directors at their Saturday meeting. Named were R. M. Patterson of Alexander NM E. Mills of Carthage J. T. Rossetter of Lee BE G Angell of Lodi L O Harra of Rome Andrew Murphy of Trimble J W Jackson of York and Mrs Lester Clark of Troy. Directors will meet later to elect officers.
Mrs Mary Pickering Dailey died Wednesday at 2 a m at her Albany home after a short illness. She was nineteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs O B Pickering of Athens, wife of O D Dailey of Albany. Funeral services will be held Friday at 12 20 p m at the M E church in Athens, conducted by Rev L C Haddox.
On December 25 a death claimed Howard Cline in Lee township. He was 32, brain fever and spinal illness left him frail. His mother Mrs. Samantha Cline, widowed years ago, cared for him at home and thanked neighbors for sympathy as the funeral at Temple M. E. church was led by Rev. Cheadie.
Marriage licenses issued for pairs including HH E Smith and Lucy Andrews of Amesville and Henry Six with Amy Nettles of York township. Also listed are T L Nickoson of Carthage with Nettie Ludwick of Rome, Oliver C Howard with Lucy B Sayers of Millfeld, John L Roach of Athens with Jennie Smith of Nelsonville, Samuel Robinett with Mary Callison of Nelsonville, Robert Woodey with Victoria Miller, William Deal with Lilie Chappelear of Jacksonville, James B Crone of Parkersburg with Louise Hite of Utley, Charles Reynolds with Minnie Tol liver of Nelsonville, and C M Jones of Cedar Rapids with May E Scott of Nelsonville.
The Ohio Teachers Reading Circle work gains momentum in Athens county after a resolution by the annual teachers institute, with county examiners set to consider OTIRC work for certificates. Enrollment reaches 855 by year start, while Bernasad Carthage townships have yet to report. Copies of the pamphlet are available from the board clerk. the text notes Grove cough remedy promotions included in the page.
A reader warns tourists about fake Witt’s Witch Hazel Silver counterfeits while noting DeWitt’s Salve as the trusted remedy. The message credits W H Wicanas and Cline’s Pharmacy for authentic products and cautions against illegitimate imitators selling skin disease cures.
The Athens Equal Suffrage Association will meet at Mrs Mary Fuller’s home on January 7 1901 at 2 30 p.m. All members are urged to attend and interested parties will be welcome. President Manx B Stewart and Recording Secretary Lana BR Wave. Also includes ad copy for a tonic, a lost watch reward at Rose’s shoe store.
When threatened by pneumonia or any lung trouble, prompt relief is necessary. Take One Minute Cough Cure at the first signs of a cold to help prevent consumption. Advertises Cline's Pharmacy in Athens Ohio with H H Haning Insures Everything.
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as the most soothing healing antiseptic application for piles sores eczema and skin diseases. It warns against imitations and cites Cline’s Drug Store as a source.
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