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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1904

Page

4

Torch correspondent honored for twenty years of service

The Messenger lauds Mrs. Alice Brewster Dye of Torch for twenty years of weekly Torch coverage. The piece praises her consistent accuracy and the loyalty of subscribers, noting her long commitment to reporting county happenings. It also comments on Athens electric light plant status and the Board of Public Affairs aiming for municipal plant success.

the Messenger Nove Alice Brewster Dye Torch Athens Board of Public Affairs

Ohio University Growth and Political Support Highlight

The article lauds Ohio University growth under President Ellis and faculty, noting 833 students enrolled last year and rising terms this year. It credits local representatives Sleeper Fallon Dana Moore Price Crawford for substantial state support, including two-year appropriations totaling $982,750 plus additional funding aiding education in Athens County.

Ohio University Dr. Ellis Ohio State University D.L. Sleeper George Falloon Senate Sleeper A. E. Price D. H. Moore Seese Normal University Representa Ellis Athens County Bleeper Fallon Dana Moore Price Crawford Athens

Athens Day Plans Highlight Band Concert and Dinner

Homecoming events feature strength displays and athletic exhibitions on the campus. A Columbus Rifles Band concert of forty pieces will perform free in the evening and lead the parade. Athens Day on June 15 includes a noon dinner hosted by George A. Beaton in a large tent, followed by speeches by bishops and senators. An evening stere optical show will display views of Athens and humorous cartoons.

Columbus Rifles Band of Columbus Athens Athens County George A. Beaton New York New York City Bishop Cranston McCabe David H. Moore J. B. Foraker John M. Daniels Virginia C. H. Grosvenor American Mutascope Company of

McKee's Drug Store Promotes Mi-o-na with Guarantee Bond

McKee's Drug Store announces a new sales approach for Mi-o-na digestion regulator. Each package comes with a guarantee bond.

Guarantee for Mi o Na refund on empty box

A purchaser may obtain a refund by returning an empty Mi o Na box and getting a signed guarantee by W H Me Kees that the money will be refunded if Mi o Na fails to cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles.

W.H. Me. Kees

McKee Sells Mi-o-na With Guarantee Bond

W H McKee offers Mi o na with a guarantee bond on every 50 cent box. The product is marketed as a scientific cure for dyspepsia with a money back refund if it fails to meet all claims. People with dyspepsia headache distress after meals dizziness loss of appetite or weight loss are urged to start treatment at McKee s Drug Store at no risk.

W. H. McKee McKee’s

Athens Gets Local Eye Service From Cornwell Store

D. C. Cornwell & Co. fitted a room at the rear of their store with modern eye testing instruments. An expert optician will operate the facility, sparing residents from traveling to the city or patronizing strangers for proper fittings.

Athens D. C. Cornwell & Co

Marshfield Schools Close for April 27 Program

Marshfield schools closed on Wednesday April 27 after a united program by the grammar room under Mrs Janet Barker and the primary room under Miss Vesta Pierce. The high school under Supt W A Thomas presented a splendid program. Visitors joined the pleasant afternoon as the year’s work continues despite measles and scarlet fever.

Marshfield Janet Barker Vesta Pierce W. A. Thomas

Organ Concert by Dr Minor Baldwin in Presbyterian Church

New York City organist Dr Minor Baldwin will perform at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening May 17. The Nordica Ladies’ Choir directed by Miss Jane Ryan will present King Rene’s Daughter on Friday May 6 at the M E church. The secular cantata tells Iolanthe’s tale of blindness and restoration with high quality music promised as the year’s best. Proceeds benefit the high school library fund.

Dr. Minor Baldwin New York City Presbyterian Church Nordica Jane Ryan Rene Henry Smart M. E. Church Henrick Herz Iolant the Vaudemont Thut Iolanthe

Rev Massie to Fill Regular Appointment at Graham Chapel

Blanche Love and Eunice Starkey of Athens wed Wednesday. The couple received a serenade from local youths. Mr and Mrs C H Williams visited Joseph Kelley and family in Judson. Rosa Love and Hester Britz left for Lottridge to tend their ailing father William Frost.

Massie Graham Chapel Blanche Love Eunice Starkey Athens C. H. Williams Joseph Kelley Judson Rosa Love Hester Britz Lottridge Wm. Frost

Chauncey Society Notes Cover Jobs Visits and Initiatives

Ray Coane has joined the T and O C Ry as clerk. L C Tippett visited Glouster. Eli Ruff visited Bremen. G H Gardner is building a house in Nye addition. A Christian Endeavor society formed at the Christian church with Carl Gardner president and Helen Fuller secretary. Knights of the Maccabees from Athens visited Chauncey Tent with several candidates receiving degree work and refreshments served by the Ladies.

Ray Coane Chauncey Ladies of the Maccabees

Excursion to Cincinnati from Athens May 7

S. W. excursion to Cincinnati and return on Saturday night May 7. Farewise and Athens priced at $1.25. Train departs Athens at 12 15 p m and returns at 11 55 p m.

Cincinnati Farewis Athens

One Way Secora Colonist Fares To West

Rates announced for colonist travel to California North Pacific coast Montana Idaho and intermediate territory from March 1 to April 30 via Hocking Valley railroad and connections. For details on rates stopovers routes call or address H V R R Co ticket agents.

Secora California North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho Intermediate Territory Hocking Valley Railroad

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