24 Jan 1895
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1895
Page
1
The County Mirror reflects on harsh winter conditions aiding sugar orchards and dairy improvements, then shifts to national politics critiquing Wilson and Voorhees. It notes 1894 as financially trying with wool prices plummeting, praises farmer virtues, and recalls local social notes and obituaries amid renewed farm progress.
Classified farm notice invites inquiries about a viable farm sale located near Jewett and Athens Ohio. Details and contact information may be provided by the advertiser upon request.
A box supper at C. A. Place’s residence supported the Universalist church. Weeklong meetings start Sunday the 27th led by Revs. Carrie W Brainard and John R Carpenter. H G Frost Post 341 G A R officers were installed by Commander 8 H Johnson. D C Richardson received a pension and treated comrades to cigars and candy. John M Townsend Camp 5 S installed January officers with Curtis J Dean as captain and John Grubb as 1st lieutenant among others.
D Dunlavey visited Merritt May at Coalville last Sunday. O P Chambers started to Pittsburg last Saturday with a large cattle shipment. Mrs G W Flinn and daughters Nora and Cora visited friends at Stewart last Saturday. Many attended Mrs Riggs funeral at Rockland on Sunday. Mr Bryant of Parkersburg was here last week on meat shop business. Many suffer from severe colds and grippe fears run high. Farmers organize a union fair near Coolville, with potential sites between Coolville Toreh then Higley farm. N C Cooper of Phillips Creek NY visited last week. Alice Davis home from Hamden where she ran a millinery store. Gay Fisher and wife of Watertown visited J T Morrison’s during the snow. A movement to reorganize the Central Union Fair includes a recent meeting. Frank Shanks and Alice Chevalier wed at the bride’s parents home on Monday January lth. Revival at M K E church has extended over three weeks with great progress.
A young Japanese student, Saki Murayama, arrives at Ohio University in Athens to study electrical engineering. He recalls military schooling in Tokyo, training in German tactics, and a planned return as a Second Lieutenant. He notes Japan's constitutional monarchy, educated populace, and equal home ownership, contrasting with China and praising U S institutions.
Mr A Hunter returns from a three weeks visit to Fort Recovery Elder MacLane was home briefly last week He leaves for Portsmouth to conduct a meeting At the Auxiliary to the Christian Woman's Board of Missions officers for the year were chosen President Zeutm Lefavor Vice President Ida Ayers Secretary and Treasurer Alice Bradshaw Magic Dyes are easy to use and give rich colors fast against sun or washing large 10 cent packages of Chine's Pharmacy
Mr Campbell urges Athens farmers to attend the Farmers Institute saying two top speakers will share insights and that rail fare reductions and hotel deals will ease expenses. Attendees are invited to bring lunch, enjoy Shamus O Brien and the College Male Quartette, and hear the mayor welcome at 9 30. Comn G K Campuenn Pres.
The notice contrasts past reliance on temporary laxatives with Syrup of Figs promising a permanent cure for habitual constipation. It adds that Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder contains no ammonia or alum.
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