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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1904
Page
4
The piece reports wage talks between butchers and packing companies with eighteen and a half cents versus seventeen and a half cents per hour. It also notes Athens county crops, Bryan's Democratic stance, Tom Jaggart chairing the Democratic National Committee, and Roosevelt’s nomination being communicated.
Commencement tonight caps a summer term noted as the most successful in the university’s history. Enrollment neared 550 with a high standard of students, attributed to active outreach by President Ellis and faculty across the state.
The message urges patience as Port Arthur may yet yield, comparing to Grant’s long siege of Vicksburg and suggesting the fortress will eventually tumble. It emphasizes cautious optimism about the war’s course.
Henry G. Davis, a Democratic candidate for vice president, rejects reports that he plans to marry Mrs. Katherine Raynolds. The denial is described as the first in a campaign cycle as democracy is portrayed as being on the run.
A report notes Judge Parker is so occupied he cannot meet friends. The remark warns that continued busyness may hurt personal ties when he later needs supporters or help.
The phrase hints at ongoing labor tension with authorities retaining control. No verifiable event details, dates, or organizations are present to anchor a factual historical summary.
Harley Inman and Sheriff Murphy visited Athens on consecutive days while residents host and travel to nearby towns. A large ice cream social at James Clifford’s drew a good crowd. Funeral services for Miss Ida Ginn brought relatives from Athens Glouster and Amesville. Jeff Mahler suffered two finger injuries from a threshing machine lock.
Miss Eva Addis lies ill with malarial fever. Mrs. Crawford, an aged resident nearby, died suddenly Saturday. Mrs. Nannie Hester visited relatives in Canaanville last week. John Stout restocked his store and bought a graphophone. Abe Gaft opened a barber shop. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Wilson and daughter, Mrs. Danny, stay several weeks with relatives at Middleport and Gallipolis. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. West of Knox visited Abe Graft family over Sunday. Mrs. Dianah Hester visited Carbondale over Sunday. Miss Mabel Ault of Portsmouth visits here with relatives.
Local residents attend gatherings and travel for events. Names include Wm Johnson and wife, L Phillips and wife, Milford Russell, Dr Pedigo, Miss Duffee, and Geo Duffee at a Marshfield fishing camp. Henry Uone starts threshing. Mary Scott visits from Columbus. Patrick Gahagan illness prompts Mary Joyce to travel to Columbus. Amesville defeats the local baseball team affecting spirits.
Lucas Kelley of Athens spent Sunday with his father J B Kelley. Rev Ice preached at the Christian church. Mr and Mrs Levi Kelley of Athens and Mrs D S Phillips visited J H Bobo Sunday. Rev Evans will fill his regular appointment at the M E church next Sunday. The Sunday school convention will be held at Jerseyville August 13. R J Wilson, who has been sick for some time, is no better. The threshing machines have started.
Legal notice from Nelsonville Ohio seeking sealed proposals for twenty bonds totaling 33315 87 dollars issued for Fort street improvements. Bonds bear 5 percent interest, mature semi annually, to be sold at par plus interest. Bids due August 2 1904 with certified check for 5 percent, right to reject bids.
Salicylic acid appears in strawberries as a primary ingredient and is present in smaller amounts in most other fruits. The note underscores its role in fruit chemistry and potential impacts on flavor and preservation.
Mr and Mrs J M Tidd and granddaughter Frances return from Parkersburg. Dr G R and C T Gunder make a Parkersburg trip. The Coolville drama The Broken Home set for July 30 at Tup Pers Plains. Coolville nine defeats Alfred 18 to 8 on home grounds. Carl Dorsey visits from East Liverpool. Ed Bumgardner from St Paul visits Tidd family. Mrs Agnes Humphrey and children return from St Louis. Ladies Aid tea at Mrs J M Tidds. Beas Taylor visits Armenia. Mrs A Frame visiting Athens this week.
A puff piece urging awareness of mortality from weak and lung diseases states that consumption is spread by weak, and recommends Dr Boschée's German Syrup to soothe heal and strengthen the lungs throat and bronchial tubes. It touts a trial bottle for 25 cents and a large bottle for ten cents at all druggists.
The government reports it is planting 3500 trees each day in forest reserves. This ongoing effort aims to expand reforestation and bolster natural habitats across federal lands.
An advertises Green's August Flower claiming it aids digestion and liver activity, with trial and big bottle prices. It also promotes FRANKFORT & CRYSTAL LAKE annual excursion via Central Lines from Athens on July 26, with round trip price and return window, plus notice to see posters or agents for details.
Agents of the Ohio Central Lines announce low rate round trip tickets to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City and other Ocean resorts for August 4 and 11. Tickets are valid for return within twelve days. For schedule details contact the line agents. A patent has been issued for a slot X ray machine for public use.
Help wanted notice seeks a girl for general house work at Park Hotel with good wages and immediate application.
E C Burchfield offers reward after a camera lens is reported lost at Ben Faaser’s stable. Possible return expected with reward. Police or stable staff not named. Evidence suggests owner seeks quick recovery.
Union Pacific offers daily service from June 1 to September 30 1904 with a final return by October 31 from St Louis and $25 plus Chicago $30. low rates from other points. Inquire W H CONOR at 53 East Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio.
Ohio Central Lines agents will sell low rate excursion tickets to Niagara Falls and return with a 12 day limit during July and August. Dates include July 28 and August 2. Tickets issued through Adams Express No 5 North Court Street.
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