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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1909

Page

2

Open Letter Announces Athens Business College Opening

President J E Joiner outlines the March 22 opening on the third floor of the Campbell Block in Athens. He cites campuses in Mt Vernon, Gallipolis and Columbus and promises modern facilities, qualified instructors, guaranteed employment upon graduation, and strong local business support for the new Athens school.

Southern Ohio Columbus Business College of Columbus Ohio Middle West Athens Business College Campbell Athens Mt. Vernon Gallipolis Columbus Business College Ben

Messenger Modern Fashion Pattern No 8356 for Boys

This front or back closing pattern suits wide fabrics like worsted and serge. Cut in sizes 15 16 and 17 years. Requires 2 1 2 yards of 44 inch material for the 1 year size. Pattern mailed by The Messenger for 10 cents.

Panama

Champion Jack Jotneen Stays in Chicago for Week

Chicago reports that Champion Jack Jotneen will remain in the city for a week after signing a contract with a local theater. He cancels plans for New York and Galveston trips for the time being.

Johnson Chicago Jack Jotneen New York Galveston

Unclaimed Letters at Athens Post Office March 15 1909

Post office list of unclaimed letters as of closing business March 15 1909 includes John Ashton Millie Barnett Ethel Bartlett Herman Brands Frank iin derbassen Gladys Brown D Broderick W H Chatfield Marl Carpenter Mrs Nella Carpenter Mrs Rose Carpenter Francis Carpenter Clark Lumber Co The Ernist Curthure H T Coons A C Croniger 8 H Cousins Frank M Cox Frank Fight Mra Zarabell Cundis Mrs y Davin Rebecca Daniels Salimraham Maud Dennison Ross Klewick Margaret Friel Mra N Foster K H Gallaway J B Gewksberry Mrs Roy Howell R Howell Vandi Kassler John Kilpatrick 2 J B Kin die T C Lewis Henry R Love G F Lockmiller Miller May B L Madden Margaret Martin Grace Mallen Helen McKee Eli Merriman L M Mitchell Nevada Mitchell Jim Miller A W Morris A F E Murdock Frank Nelson Harry Nichols Ohio Trading Co Outlet Clo Co Pastor English Lutheran Church William Psolpers Palmer Shoe Co 8 B Prindle Hazel Phillips Onnie Powell Mrs Annie Swartz Helen Sewel 2 8 G Sherlock Rh P Scott Lena Thistle Edith Esther Wilson John Woodruff 2 C H Bryson P M

Athens John Ashton Millie Barnett Ethel Bartlett Herman Brands Frank Iinderbassen Gladys Brown Guy Brown D. Broderick W. H. Chatfield Marl Carpenter Nella Carpenter Rose Carpenter Francis Carpenter Clark Lumber & Handle Co Ernist Curthure H. T. Coons A. C Croniger H. Cousins Frank M

Local Social Notes From Marshfield Area Visitations

Union G bh Allen visited friends at Marshfield on Saturday. Orville McVay teaches near Mineral and spent Sunday with his parents. Miss Mary Porter is slowly recovering from a long illness. Miss Gertrude Kincade of Athens is visiting here this week. BE W McVay of Western and Southern Life Insurance spent Sunday at home. Mr and Mrs Ezra Smith of Knox visited daughter Mrs Roop Coxey over Sunday. Mrs Louie McVay spent Saturdays with her sister in Athens. Misses Gerta Keller and Ada Rickey spent Sunday with friends at Hebbardaville.

Orville McVay Mineral Mary Porter Gertrude Kincade Athens BE. W. McVay Western & Southern Life Insurance Company Ezra Smith Knox Roop Coxey Louie McVay Gerta Keller Ada Rickey Hebbardaville

Expert talks on furnishings charm homes and decor styles

New York March 15. A decor expert discusses practical elegant decorating. She notes wall and furniture styles in walnut and mahogany plus fabrics like chintz and muslin. The piece highlights mission Cristaman models, burlap wall hangings, leather panels, and easy to clean straight curtains.

New York

Dated notices and social snippets from a rural Ohio issue

The item lists obituaries and church activities, with references to Sterling Jackson's 78th year death, East church services, interment beside his wife, and various local residents including Miss Lacy Green, Mrs. W. Y. Rowles, Rev. G. E. Kreager, Rev. B. Fisher, and Rev. B. H. Wilson. It also notes local moves and visits, such as the Nixons of Stow and Fred Wilson’s guests, plus oilfield activity and a lay preacher from New Canton.

Lacy Green Coolste W. Y. Rowles Sterling. Jackson East Church G. E. Kreager Teh G. Fisher Ripley Waa Rev BE. H. Wilson Crooksville

Taft to Press Button at Southern Electrical Expo

President Taft will press a six button start switch to inaugurate the Southern Electrical Exposition in Louisville Kentucky. The event signals the opening of a major statewide showcase highlighting new electrical developments and industrial progress.

Taft Southern Electrical Exposit Louisville

Ohio Independent Telephone convention opens in Columbus

The final Ohio Independent Telephone association convention opens in Columbus with Frank L. Beam of Mt. Vernon giving welcome remarks. Henry Grimes of Portsmouth responds. G R Johnston of Columbus reads a paper on rural telephoning as the afternoon session begins. Tonight’s banquet draws several hundred members. Tomorrow focuses on technical topics for independent telephone managers.

Ohio Telephone Columbus Ohio Indepent Telephone Association Frank L. Beam Mt. Vernon O. Perry Board of Tra Henry Grimes Portsmouth G. R. Johnston

Local social notes and family visits fill Sunday

Rev Massie preached at his regular ap pointment. Miss Jennie Weatherby visited Miss Lacy Frost. Several families from here attended Charles Dowler sale near South Canaan. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Robert Patterson. Many neighbors entertained and visited, including the Kincade Tedrow and Kelley households.

Jennie Weatherby Lacy Frost Bessie Cranmer Angel Ridge Oresius Fulton John Hawk Judson Charles Kelley Porn Robert Patterson C. C. Sams Beatrice Canaanville Eugene Carsey Athens Lewis Dailey Anna Dailey Robert McClain Carl Love Clifford Love John Fulton Elmer Poston

What A Woman Will Not Do

An advertisement proclaims Lane's Family Medicine and Lane's Tea as the most efficient aids to preserve beauty and restore rosy cheeks. It urges zealous use to regain looks and claims high effectiveness, with a price of 25 cents at druggists.

Lane

Mourn Brown's Absence Shocks Los Angeles Brokers

Los Angeles March 18 Harry Brown a well known broker has been missing since Monday. A city detective warrants arrest for Brown and his liabilities are reported near 200000 with assets uncertain. The case stirs local financial circles as investigators pursue answers.

Los Angeles Cal Harry Brown Strowt

Cure Cold in One Day Bolstered by Patent Remedy Claim

Advertisement claims a fast cold cure with laxative bromine quinine tablets. Druggists refund if not effective. Features KE Grove signature and a price of 25 cents per box. Claims quick relief and consumer rebate.

KE. W. Grove

Athens Markets Prices from Ohio Produce Company

Wholesale market update lists daily corrected prices for eggs per dozen and butter per pound along with live poultry rates for hens springers old cocks and roosters. It also shows dressed chickens and turkeys per pound and per head, corn and wheat per bushel, potatoes hay and straw per ton with miscellaneous per unit figures.

Ohio Produce Company

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