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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
2
A fragmented restatement outlines themes of mankind and material uses above and below the sea. The text appears as a literary notice or catalog note for a reader or messenger family. It lacks clear event details or names.
A column of witty quips on life, politics, and society. It ribbits about the Democrats, war news, and a Minnesota kingship hoax, lampoons a cheap jewelry fakir, and jokes about answering Yes to questions to save time. Representative Williams of Mahon is noted at the end.
The notice touts Scott's Emulsion as a fattening tonic for invalids convalescents and weak children, claiming it builds bone flesh blood and nerve. It also extols township parks, urging preservation of natural beauty in Mahoning valley as a public good conducted by Williams and Woodworth.
A bill sponsored by Williams aims to authorize township trustees to acquire land within each township to create public parks. The plan envisions floral beds, birds, streams, fountains, and recreational features making rural communities aesthetically appealing and culturally enriched.
The circuit court convention for the district meets in Portsmouth on March 26 with several candidates. Judge J M Wood of Athens Judge H W Coultrap of McArthur and Judge Thomas Cherrington of Ironton are contenders with others likely. Delegations from Vinton and Athens counties have endorsed Coultrap and Wood respectively as the race begins. Cherrington seeks a third term while Wood and Coultrap seek another term after two terms as common pleas judges.
Phillip Michael, 48, died of typhoid contracted in Columbus after a year there. His body was brought to Athens Wednesday night and brought to Plains M. E. church Thursday for a 2 PM funeral conducted by Rev. Baker. Interment followed in the Plains cemetery. He had spent his life on the Plains until moving to Columbus.
The piece notes garments washings can leave moth damage and matting, often due to cheap resin-filled soaps. It promotes a simple fix, encouraging readers to buy Easy Task Soap for laundering woolens with a single bar costing a nickel at the grocer.
The following names remain uncalled for at the Athens Ohio post office as of Monday February 20. Baker L N Brown Charlie R Brown J R Brown Elsie Brown Alice Downey Wm Elliott J R Hartley Effie M Hanner Charley Hird John Jones Mra Libby Jones Mrs Lizzie Madison Mrs Martha Moore Bessie Moore Samuel EB Peters W M Poston Josie Parmiter Earl Patterson Mrs Asa Rheys W M Sakatsume Mr Shields Peter Strong Goldie White Bertha 2. Recipients please state they were advertised. C D Gist Postmaster.
J. C. Campbell lets contract for a two story brick home on the Grosvenor lot south of the old residence. Light buff Union Furnace brick used, ten rooms with modern conveniences. Brick work awarded to George Fenzel and carpentry to F. P. Phillips.
Special rail fares announced for home seekers on March 1 and 15 via Hocking Valley railway. For rates routes territory and train times call Hocking Valley agents. Banks and schools will not forbid marriage when teachers and clerks prove they can support themselves on small salaries.
Advertisement promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for weak stomachs and digestive troubles. It cites E. B. Hickman of W. Chester Pennsylvania praising both Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills for strengthening the stomach and “the whole digestive system.”
Notice of a December 1905 board session where a petition by over thirty Dover township electors sought the organization of the Village of Chauncey in Athens County Ohio. The amended petition outlines territory, population, village status, and name with Edwin D. Sayre as agent. hearing set for April 9, 1904 before the county commissioners in Athens Ohio.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Auditor of Nelsonville Ohio for bonds totaling 30000 dollars dated April 1 1904 bearing 5 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds issued to erect and maintain an electric light plant, sold at par with accrued interest. Bids must show counts and amount, include a 2 percent certified check, and may be rejected.
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