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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
4
The copy promotes Ivory Soap as affordable and widely usable, stressing its low price and complete satisfaction for many purposes. It asserts Ivory Soap is 99 43 percent pure and capable of replacing multiple specialized soaps in a household.
Mrs. J. P. Wood traveled to Cincinnati. Miss Lida Grim visited Logan. Major and Mrs. Jewett traveled to Cincinnati. Miss Lizzie Ator spent Sunday at Shade. Miss Jane Ryan visited Logan. Numerous officials and residents across Athens County appear in guest lists, business visits, and family gatherings including J. F. Bowles in Athens on legal business and Hon. Lawrence P. Neal in Columbus for legal matters.
The marriage of Lester E. Sickles and Irma M. Dailes occurred at the bride’s parents home on Sunday evening through Rev TH Kirkparste. Relatives and friends from Mineral, Wellston and nearby attended as a sumptuous wedding dinner followed. Gifts from many friends were exchanged, and the couple were wished long life and happiness.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and ministrations in the sad loss of our beloved wife and mother Mrs Ida M Uliner. Jacom Unurr axp Cuitpnzx.
Sue Riddile wife of Dr J Piddile of Wood Liver Nebraska died February 16 of cancer of the stomach after a life as a teacher. Born Sue Daniels in Trimble Township she taught in Nelsonville schools and at Mt. Auburn Academy then spent a year at Oxford Female Seminary. She married nearly twenty years ago and moved to Wood Liver. Her daughter Jessie sent word of her passing and that she asked Jessie to be true to friends. Her memory is cherished by MM Aspnnga, Cincinnati Station.
The Garfeld debating club met Saturday evening with guests Prof. TE E F Copeland from the Hamden schools and Prof. Dean. A public debate is set for March 17 on should the independence of the Chinese nation be maintained with debaters Misa Batterson Lapp and Caldwell. The Phi Delta Theta members wear colors in honor of Mr. Jewett of Nelsonville. The basketball challenge from the Philos to the Athenians is slated for Saturday evening. An athletic carnival will be held in the gymnasium.
Dorris Dinsmore faced Mayor Rose for frequenting a bagnio, paid a three dollar fine plus costs, and left on the first train. W M Mitchell of Daleton was arrested during a Faust performance for vulgarity drunkenness and disorderly conduct, fined ten dollars and costs, and ordered to the Columbus work house for thirty days. Ashe likely to work off the fine in the Columbus workhouse for seventy two days.
A Methodist church organ committee met Tuesday to decide where to place the new pipe organ. Members split between backing the pulpit and placing it behind the choir railing corner. They agreed to wait for the builder to determine space before a final decision.
Mrs E I Manters of Monitor Indiana used Dr Miles Nervine and Pills to cure after effects of grip. Mrs A E Lapeer Modella Minnesota relied on Dr Miles Pain Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills and recovered in days. President McKinley slowly recovers from grip and its after effects. George J Flannery felt swift relief from a brutal head pain with Dr Miles Pain Pills and is recovering in Buffalo. Speaker Henderson returns to his chair in the House after a cen semateve session. J C Helfer foreman at the Weating house factory East Pittsburg suffered grip but used Dr Miles Nervine and Pain Pills and returned to work. Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills helped Lut Or through illness in St Paris Ohio.
In this public manner we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends for their kind offices during our sister Mrs. Mary Carrolls last sickness and for their sympathy in our deep affliction G K Cauparis Esp Campazui
Mary Fuller died Monday after a long illness of Brights disease and heart trouble. She was nearly 42, formerly of Chauncey, and lived in this place the last seven years. Survived by one sister and three children, funeral services were held at her home conducted by Rev. W A Roush. Burial in Nye Cemetery.
Mrs Eugene Wright aged F died at her daughter Mrs Chas C Shatt s home in Columbus on Monday evening from heart failure. She was sister of the late Col Geo W Baker and lived in Athens most of life. Funeral from the house today.
Amusements note the Royal Fox at the Athens Opera House Friday evening in a first class performance with Selby's orchestra. Princess Honnie returns Monday March 11 with new features and costumes, seats 2 1 2 4 50 cents at McKee's drug store. also a free lecture by Dr Gray Beattie on evolution at M E church Thursday March 7 with two follow up talks.
An old patent medicine blurb touts Latative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a quick cure for the cold. It promises one day relief with a pay if no cure, and lists a price of a few cents.
J Paul Davis of Mason City Virginia suffered tongue cancer and, with Dr H Owen of Pomeroy Ohio, had the tongue and cancer removed without the knife. He is cured and feels well. He credits Miles Nervine and Paton Liver Pills for relief from grip, sleeplessness, pain, and headaches.
Two thirds interest in the flouring mill at Millfield on the K M railway offered for sale or trade for farming land. Second third owned by Mason and Measacher. Mill full roller process, 45 barrels capacity, profitable business. Address Ressell and McDaniel, Millfield, Ohio. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised. Cline's Pharmacy mentioned.
A Washington reception hosted by the Woman's Home Missionary Society drew a large attendance on Thursday February 27 at the Methodist Parsonage. Guests registered upstairs and were welcomed by Lorrie Allom and Rosalie Maddox, with a front parlor receiving line led by Biddle Haddox Kinstry and Yontz. Dining was presided over by Deardorf Esters and McVay, while red white and blue ribbons served as favors. Music by Alderman Hibbard and White.
Tod L Schrantz elected superintendent of the Athens Gas Light and Electric Company to succeed Mr McCall who has resigned. Schrantz, connected with the company about twelve years as chief electrician, is praised for merit and careful, panicked management. He vows to give his best possible service and to be affable, courteous, and accommodating in leading local operations.
An advertisement extols dental work as indistinguishable from natural teeth. It emphasizes beauty and comfort, noting wearers become unaware of the teeth and feel a sense of ownership and authenticity. The claim highlights natural appearance and everyday ease.
A long list of newspaper notices announces candidates for multiple offices in Athens County. Individuals including John F. Coz, GT Pare, Winfield, D.L Epwanos, A. Murfy, Harry Wrnscat, Jostn Wor, John F. Bippie, So. Hine, Burron Mrewencen, Jonx McLarchiax, and L.A. Van Vorngs seek Republican nominations for Representative, Auditor, Sheriff, County Commissioner, Infirmary Director, Township and Corporation Treasurer, all subject to the April 1 primaries. The notices urge official timely announcements and party primary outcomes.
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