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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
4
A promotional paragraph extols Ivory Soap for purity and low price. It argues that while cheap soaps exist, Ivory combines both quality and affordability in a vegetable oil formula that costs nothing extra for packaging and scent. It proudly notes Ivory floats, highlighting its practical benefits for laundry and general use.
The Republican electors of the third sub district of Ohio’s Judicial District comprising Ath ens Galha Meigs Monroe Vinton and Washington counties will meet at Athens city hall to choose delegates for the statewide convention in Columbus June 24 and 25. Judge Wood of Athens faces no opposition for renomination on the Common Pleas bench. Washington county votes will total 26 in Columbus. The piece also reports on Decoration Day plans and notes appointments to the Ohio Fish and Game Commission, praising Janson Joseph M. Woon and outlining proposed ceremonies and school involvement.
A resident advocates removing unsightly metallic sheds in front of Main Street businesses to improve appearance, citing modernization and tenant comfort in our small city.
Citizens of Athens urged to join or renew with a three dollar membership. The Athens Board of Trade aims to reach two hundred members, asking current members and new applicants to pay dues to secretary J. V. Peters to avoid door calls.
Jumble of brief notes from Athens area residents. T. J. Bean loses a valuable cow last week. Jefferson Perry visits Athens. T. P. Presize of Illinois visits his brother. Ralph Cook parcels mail between Athens and Pleasanton. Numerous locals visit Athens, attend parades, and host relatives. Several small events include construction plans, funerals, and visits to or from nearby towns.
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil advertised as essential to life and enjoyment, claimed to restore appetite, lift burdens of food, and restore flesh. It is promoted as a palatable food that helps stomach discomfort, with free samples offered and priced at 50c and 1.00, available from OSTee BOWNE, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
MARSHFIELD items report visits and moves including G L Pake and wife in Cincinnati and H McVey and wife moving to Mineral with Mrs McVey. Residents with new paint jobs, funerals attended, and relatives visiting. Commencement at M H S 1901 noted with Rev Turley speech and solos by Arcella Kelley and Jennie Blanchard.
Local items list residents and visitors including Maxon in Marietta, Tidd and Smith at Athens, Sarah Humphrey of Dayton Tennessee visiting, G E Carlton on business in Hamilton and Cincinnati, Pred Wedge from Parkersburg, Doc Snider painting, Swan bicycle shop opening, Frame painting in Parkersburg, Malay visiting Parkersburg, Rev Patterson illness, telephone line crew at work, Carl Parker of Tuppers Plains returning from the Philippines with the 27th regiment.
Mrs Posey returned from Reedville Saturday morning. Wm H Bingman of Athens visited W Y Bowles Monday. Mrs Nellie Miller of Little Rock ling joined Mrs Ira Jones Saturday and Sunday. The Warren versus Brogdten suit in Parkersburg favored the defendant. Warren versus Jackson unresolved. Troy township Sunday school convention set for Saturday May 11 with reports on enrollment attendance and finances. Read Timothy Standby's letter in April Ohio Sunday School Worker.
W G Shaffer and wife spent Sunday at Athens Abe Jordan and wife visited at Carpenter Sunday Miss Ida Carsey visited in Athens the first of the week Miss Lelia Crouch of Columbus is visiting her aunt Mrs J D Beasley W G Crogsen and Tra Andrews
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