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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
6
A naturalist visiting a Celebes island rajah's house described two tied bottles in a wooden frame with black sand flowing between them in half an hour. Twelve notched sticks hung on a string marked 4 to 12, a hook between the hour struck and the next, and a sentry rang a gong to announce each hour.
The essay outlines how seven governs the world Mars rulers and time, with seven days, seven holes, colors, and senses. It notes superstition around a seventh daughter, and lists seven notable items: the Seven Days war, German supremacy, seven churches of Asia, seven sleepers of Ephesus, and the seven wonders.
A New Orleans Times Democrat note asks how to manage an upcoming visit from two unnamed parties the author dubs the Pusy Man Pleasants and Bore gon. The writer seeks advice due to scarce time and suggests social strategies at a club to avoid awkward introductions.
Widow laments loss and declares her daughters as her only resources while urged to husband her remaining assets. The piece presents a sobering domestic tableau reflecting resilience and practical counsel in a period tone.
Forty veterans who lost both feet in battle are identified including Corporal Tanner whose pension was recently raised to 100 dollars per month.
Agents of the Ohio patrol lines will sell excursion tickets to Put-in-Bay on June 30 July 1 and 2 at One Fare for the Round Trip from all stations in Ohio for the An Meeting of Ohio State Teachers' Revolation Tickets good returning until July 10 1903 The steam yacht Emerald recently arrived in New York is the first steam turbine vessel to cross the Atlantic The vessel has been chartered by George Gould of New York.
One fare for the round trip between all stations via Ohio Central Lines. Tickets on sale July 8 and 4, valid for return until July 6, 1903. Tickets also sold on those dates to points on Connecting lines within 200 miles.
Athens Ohio electors will decide July 18 1905 whether to issue bonds totaling 815000 to fund electric lighting for streets and public places. Ballots will read For the issue of bonds or Against the issue of bonds. Clerk W B Geldep announces the special election by council order.
George W. Balis, a prominent Ath ens county citizen born August 27 1851 in Challis polis Ohio, died Sunday June 21 1908. He married Mary Elizabeth Randall in 1878 and had five children, three sons and two daughters, with two sons predeceasing him. His wife and three children survive. A devout Christian and loyal family man, he attended the Christian church. Funeral held Wednesday June 24 with services led by Rev. T. L. Lowe amid a large gathering of mourners.
George Hammes and Rhoda E. Canode were married Thursday night at the bride's parents home in Jacksonville. Mayor Andrew Ginnan officiated the ceremony and an elaborate supper followed. The couple will reside in Jacksonville.
The following names remain uncalled for at the Athens Ohio post office on Monday January 22. Black Theodore Coursey Mrs A J Goins Eva Groves Mills Hargard Clara Henry Mr Jones Louise Green Jones John D Kibble Wm Lane Fred H McCarty D P Mansfield Lulu Myers Dr S B Parks Alex Wood M J Wooley Geo. Persons calling for these letters should say they were advertised. C D Gist Postmaster.
A reflective line notes the average man prizes his wife’s good opinion over personal affection, suggesting social approval weighs heavier than intimate regard in male self-perception.
For sale a stock of general merchandise about 5000 units, reducible to 2000 quickly. On railroad line with no close competition. Sales range 7000 to 10000 yearly. Fine two story building 40 by 50 with large cellar ware room barn and other outbuildings. Desirable stand offered by Carl W Hayes Stewart Ohio June 11 w4. Lots of people think it is all right to snarl at a friend and be very polite to an enemy.
Miss Nell Jordan describes a west tour through Yellowstone Park Wyoming with stops at Mammoth Hotel and hot springs. The party sees geysers roaring waters colorful terraces and snow clad cliffs while crossing to twin lakes and Fire Hole Lake. A dramatic account likens the scene to the threshold of hell.
Review praises a grand pageant in Jerusa em and the Temple of Solomon. Describes lavish processions ballets and vivid life like ancient Athens. Claims scale and artistry unseen before in the country. Performed at Athens on July 4.
The statement notes that marriage marks the start of a new era where a man can shape his life through virtue and integrity, implying improved prospects for creating lasting records.
A fragmented note urges readers to keep summer plans simple and avoid costly vacations. It emphasizes frugality and staying productive at home during the season.
An excerpt from Emily Frances Smith's What to Eat July issue lampoons husbands as pets and providers. It argues women now outshine men, who become mere companions and chores makers, with biting humor on male habits and domestic role shifts.
Lancaster readers are urged to visit Mr. and Mrs. Lingerfield for free eye examinations and affordable glasses. The ad touts relief from headaches caused by astigmatism through Crysto Vitrine lenses and highlights numerous positive testimonials from local residents. The Lancaster Republican notes their honest service, crowded rooms, and recommends them for optical needs.
We will pay 52 cents for best grade ties and 23 cents for second grade ties either sawed or new. F O B Hocking Valley tracks. Cash. Call on or address J J Snider & Co Logan Oluo.
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