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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1897

Page

3

Official Call For Republican Convention Revelation 9-14 District

Fragmented OCR reveals a call for a Republican convention in the 9-14 district with delegates named for William McKinley and Newcarber, plus central committee references and a bid to preside. Names, places, and irregular spellings appear, including Yalta Athens Ohio and a central committee structure.

Republicat Benaterial Oiowe Hepa Viteast Elvators Pepe Bet Co Yalta Athens Ohio Willian McKintey

Local Brevities Highlight Town News and Visits

Local items report social visits and arrivals in Libyardville and Athens. Notes mention gatherings at the Presbyterian church, a bright day with guests including Mr and Mrs Harry McXinetry, Mrs S Cohen visiting Cincinnati, and the Athens Souvenir edition of the Athens Messenger and Wau. The Triaging Rock school commencement at Presbyterian church lists four graduates with remarks by Principal Woodworth.

Oscar Kurta Adler Ciithuc Northampton Mars Suhr Ard Harry McXinetry Libyard Vile Athens ILI Tipton Presbyterian Church Finntly M. Gray Elizabeth Wiliams Maurice (. Smith Gertrude Bull Woodworth Woolworth Prenton

Dayton Ohio Hosts Twelfth State Convention of Chris Fidgavorers

A crowded Dayton gathering plans the twelfth state convention of Chris Fidgavorers in the Gem City. Delegates will discuss work of revitalization, committee reports, and addresses by Rev. Bro. Work and other leaders. Sessions occur across multiple churches with central lodging and transport arrangements. flights and rail passes offered. convention aims to attract 2000 attendees and reduce costs.

Ietlan Ghio Witt Dayton- Parhape Dayton Ondane Vivaurtug Cital Bro Work Willie Crafts Edward Mare Peters Siempson Die Frazer Pannon McLean Arper Tiert Sngileh Lutheran Third Sweet Presbyterian Kaehel Sear Qiainkle Ballard Ohio California Marmetelg

Exrar sion to Toledo Sunday School Convention

Ohio Sunday School Convention to be held in Toledo with ticket sales by Ohio Central Lines at single fare round trip from all Ohio points and June dates. Tickets valid to return by specified end date. additional Detroit route offered by C M Ry for round trip to Detroit Michigan with Noble Connell of the Mystic Shrine cited.

Toledo Ohio Toledo Dynestote Ohio Central Lines Rmning Anii Agents of Chip Central Lines C. M. Ry Detroit Mieh Impesal Connell Mistie Shrine

The Greatest Country on Earth South Railway Ad

Fragmented OCR text describes Southern railway ticket sales and excursions to Asheville and Hot Springs North Carolina. Mentions beverages and fares, with references to Chicago offices and a push to promote travel to Southern resorts as part of a national promise.

Southern Railway Southend Railway Asheville N.C Te Vo Americ Phroah Vestibule Cincinmati Louisville Beam Adams Street Chicago Tavier Lenistille

Tennessee Mountainsers at the Fair

A chaotic Nashville bill named Vanity Fair features an odd midway scene with old friends from Chicago San Francisco and Atlanta and a parade of vaudeville style acts. The excerpt recalls wild moonshine lore a tall tale of a balloon ride and mountain humor amid a carnival crowd.

Tennessee Nashville Midway Chicago San Francisco Atlanta Barnum Cairo John the Baptist Mevert Vaele Jack Tullow Ile Bugts Jack Cace

Electric Bitters Promoted as Nerve and Blood Tonic

Recommends Electric Bitters as the best medicine for reentering the nervous system to vigor. Describes it as a vegetable tonic stimulating the stomach nerve centers, liver, and aiding elimination of impurities. Claims improved appetite, digestion, and blood purification. Sold at W. W. McWee’s drug store.

McWee

Excursions to Nashville Offer Low Century Exposition Rates

The Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition will be held in Nashville from May through October with special low round trip fares. Tickets can be secured by applying at nearest agents of the railroad. One change of cars is required, with no depot changes.

Nashville

Poll tax practices noted in Kentucky and nearby states

Report discusses the antique poll tax system in Kentucky and nearby states. It cites Greenup County residents paying after forty eight hours, while Iowa deputies collect from travelers in hotels. The piece mentions travel schedules and downstream connections via trains C and M lines and local transit notes.

Kentucky Greenup Ohio Iowa Portsmouth Press

Strawberry Shortcake Pie With Meringue Layering Steps

A vintage recipe outlines making a three layer strawberry pie. Mix dry ingredients then cut in lard, stir in cold water, divide and bake in jelly tin plates. Fill with sweetened berries, top with meringue, and brown. A stray note mentions a man accepting a job and another man finding work.

Grandest Remedy tale of Dr King’s New Discovery

A Virginia merchant from Ci Howie recounts a long battle with consumption. After exhausting medical care and remedies he found relief with Dr King’s New Discovery. The doctor’s treatment is praised for curing his cough and improving health and is offered free samples at McKee’s drug store.

Greeve Ci Howie Dr. King Vines Ring McKee

Resolutions of Respect and Chapel Services Notice

A damaged obituary notice notes a resolutions of respect and chapel services on May 2. It honors a deceased person with a prayerful tribute from the family and affiliated church committee, asking for publication of the notice. The fragment references community leaders and trustees.

Taree Bayer

Bucklen's Arica salve sale promise and claims

Ad for Bucklen's Arica salve touting cures for cuts bruises ulcers sores fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and other eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by W T McKee. Also notes surveys of iron deposits said to be found in every country on the globe.

Bucklen McKee Seologis Ts

Ohio railroad and group meeting notes in Dayton

A fragmented excerpt references a Dayton excursion tied to a state meeting of a Christian group in Ohio, noting a central route using Ohio Central Lines. It mentions early furnace work in Pennsylvania in 1818 and scattered dates related to Ohio General Laws.

Dayton Christian Enor Caion Ohio Japton Ane Jane Wand Gekeltsgood

Very Low Rates to the South and West

The G M V Ry is selling home seekers tickets to southern and western points at greatly reduced rates. Inquiries to a local G M V Ry agent. A note on iron from galvanic battery being grayish white with a fine polish and a claim that the first U S cannon was cast at Hagerstown Maryland.

United States Hayerstown

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