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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1903
Page
4
The record shows 412 thousand gallons pumped daily and about 155 gallons per person per day. The town should address leaks before expanding into the lighting business to avoid waste and higher costs.
The text warns that too many plants hinder growth and recommends growing two to three well crowned, generously foliaged plants rather than six to eight weak ones. It stresses starting early to allow plants to develop into sightly specimens.
A bag of cretonne or denim attached to the sewing machine frame keeps scraps from littering floors. Salvaged pillowcases become bread cloths and pantry linen. small scraps serve as lamp cloths. To kill mites in cheese, dip cheese in boiling water for a couple of minutes to improve it.
To make strong buttonholes for children’s clothes lay cord round the cut and work the buttonhole over that. This technique protects fabric edges and keeps the hole intact during wear and washing.
The piece extols foot massage as a calming and comforting ritual. It highlights that gentle rubbing and pressure can ease tension and promote relaxation for weary muscles and nerves.
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise testifies that one bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his second winter grip. He says a teaspoonful calmed coughing at night and allowed sleep with reduced pain, noting he had not used a bottle before this success. For sale by McKee's drug store.
Ireland Miss Fiona Johnson travels to Frost to stay with Mrs. Henry Hatch for a few weeks. E H Parker funeral attended by W E Bingman at Bethel. Livzey heads to Long Beach California for business. Mr. and Mrs. R L Davis visit relatives at Frost. Elmer Bingman Alva Barrow and Joe Cabbison return to Beaumont work. Elias Baker and daughter Mary visit relatives in Cairo West Virginia. Clara Townsend returns home to Little Hocking Monday after visiting here. M Townsend begins a new barn on his farm. Mr. and Mrs. G Dodd visit Sand Hill. W Bingman visits friends in Youba. Several youths attend church at Torch Sunday evening.
Miss Maple Murphey of Albany visited Glouster with Dr. and Mrs. W A Pride. Joe Lyman of Corning spent Sunday with his father Henry Bartels. J E Jones of Crooksville visited with their parents in Glouster. Miss Mary Hartley of Columbus visited friends here. Merle Crooks returned to Nelsonville after a visit. Mrs J M Allen and children returned to Columbus after a week here. Eva Brown of Amesville was entertained by Altice Vernon. B F Achauer chosen as Democrat candidate for corporation treasurer, replacing John Grannan. Jerry Truex moved to Corning with his family. Paul Bernard of Columbus was guest of his sister, Mrs Charles Sellers. Bernice Harrison returned to The Hub after visiting Utica.
Inspectors F W Bush and 8 Webb report March inspection of the Athens County Treasury and Auditor office finding $31 787.45 in money and confirming records were faithfully kept. Probate Judge A W Lynch authenticates the copy as a true report filed in the Probate Court.
Notice inviting bids to erect a schoolhouse for the Carbondale Special School District in Athens County Ohio. Bids due by noon at the Clerk William H Watkins office in Carbondale and opened then. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. March 19 to April 3 1903.
Mayor Henry Logan of Athens Ohio announces an April 6 1903 election to select Village Mayor Village Marshal Village Clerk Village Treasurer six Council members three for two years and three for one year three Trustees of Public Affairs two School Board members for three years. Notice dated March 10 1903 with official seal.
Bond sale notice announces seven bonds of 500 dollars each by Carbondale Special School District Athens County Ohio. Bonds issued April 15 1903 bear 6 percent interest maturing in seven successive years with semiannual interest. Bids due to Clerk William H Watkins Carbondale. opening at 1 pm. Board may reject any or all bids. March 19 to April 9 1903.
Probate Judge E. A. Lynch suspends accounts for expections until April 11, 1908. Guardians and executors listed include E Holdcroft guardian of Florence Sisk et al first and final account W E Peters executor of Richard Storer estate first account E A Hoover guardian of Emaline Carsey fourth and final account Mary Charlton guardian of John Charlton first account Dorcas Love administratrix of Peter Love first and final account William F Powell guardian of Helen M Powell et al first account Mch 19 to April 9 03.
Advertises low interest loans or financing for a lot and house built to buyer plans with installment payments. Promises interest on deposits and invites readers to call for details.
Dr W S Scott will present at Hotel Berry on Monday March 16 offering special attention to eye diseases. The notice invites patients to attend for examination and treatment.
The remark laments that a broader session was required instead of targeting Senator Morgan, implying higher costs or complexity. The comment hints at political strategy and fiscal concerns surrounding congressional actions.
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