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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1895
Page
3
A reflective poem on the ache of unsaid words to loved ones. It urges speech of praise and love before absence divides the heart, recalling a father's, a lover's, and a family’s grief as losses deepen. The poet cites memory, longing, and spiritual solace in Zion's Herald context.
Cynthia Lester and Rex Hawthorne rehearse a tense visitors scene in a drawing room. She envisions a future with passion and money, debating marriage, beards, and social proprieties as Rex arrives with a letter promising renewed engagement. The dialogue shifts from playful to earnest as they weigh possible life choices.
In a brisk London tableau, Cynthia and Rex confront their altered fortunes and a broken engagement after Uncle Bob’s will. She admits love fades. he hints at Paris and a final farewell as they acknowledge the irony of golden beards and changed destinies.
A Boston Herald note recounts a woman who thought a silver item cost seven dollars but was charged twenty. She mailed a wedding gift with a card and later faced a bill ten dollars higher than expected. The error strains the giver’s memory and finances, since gift costs are carefully weighed.
A Rural New Yorker guide describes making a two-basket standing work basket from peach baskets. The lower basket serves as support while the upper is lined with pockets and cushions for needles and pins. Exterior is covered in cretonne with a bow where the baskets join and a draw string top for fullness.
A Congregationalist note urges formal introductions of children to adult visitors with clear naming to avoid awkwardness. It warns against overemphasis or vague mentions and suggests families rehearse manners. Also describes chafing dish parties where guests cook courses collectively with preannounced menus and skillful contributions. A fig cake recipe is included with detailed ingredients and steps.
Athens passengers gain Marietta connections with new arrival times. West bound trains shifted morning and afternoon, enabling a 3 hour stay in Marietta for those riding train 34 at 9 17 a m and returning on 4 17 p m.
Promotional notices recount Ohio Central Lines and Buckeye Route services with through cars and touring fares. Advertisements tout daily trains from St Louis to Denver via Colorado, updated parlor cars in Athens, and mileage tickets covering B&O and western lines. Includes agent contacts and limited-time excursion rates to Virginias, Lakeside Park, and Columbus.
Train schedules show departures from Athens at 6 55 a m 12 25 pm and 5 05 pm with arrivals at 10 30 am 6 00 pm and 8 55 pm For the Epworth League meeting in Chattanooga June 25 26 and 27 the C Herry Co will sell round trip tickets valid 15 days For National Republican League clubs meeting in Cleveland June 18 and 19 one fare round trip valid until June 22 via O H V T railroad.
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