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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
5
The piece argues Ivory Soap grants superior vision into household success. It praises Ivory as the cheapest, harmless soap and recommends washing embroideries laces and delicate fabrics only with Ivory Soap.
Albany, Marietta, Cincinnati, Parkersburg and Athens figures make visits and host gatherings. Names include Frank Robinett, W U Link, Joseph Selby, D C Beverage, Miss Bertha Hoover, Rev L A Patterson, J W Logan, Miss Blanche Ambrose, Dr E W Chubb, Mrs Margaret Poston, and many others. Notable events involve sports, deaths, travel, and a high school baseball game.
The Woman's Relief Corps committee will meet at the W R C hall on Saturday evening in May at 7 20 to prepare memorial services. Members Stella Hobson Nell Walker Nell Fuller Carrie Mathews Tena Shaffer Tessie Kennedy invited to bring flowers and assist under Evra H Lawrence president. Preparations for commencement include head styling and dress, with combings to Mrs Weidman for matching.
Decoration Day plans led by Columbus Golden Post No 896 with ALK in charge of marshal W H Wickham. Activities at city hall and Inouctlhouse start at 2 o clock, followed by processional to city hall. Address by James M Dalzell and ritual services plus music by local bands. Marriage licenses listed for several couples from Nelsonville to Albany.
The Monday night club was entertained by Miss Lucile Beck at her sister Mrs Millikan s home. A royal feast welcomed the last meeting of the year with seven members present including Misses Adda Alderman Ana Thompson Bess Harris Grace Scott Nell Walker and Mrs Oliver Smith. The club disbanded to meet again in the fall.
The Ohio Oil Co. made its first shipment of oil Saturday from Mineran. Two cars of oil of excellent quality were sent. Tanks at Mineran and Bolin Mills are full and the pipeline is in operation. Two new wells will soon be drilled in the Bolin Mills field. A new company is drilling a well on William West's land on Raccoon Creek. The Christian church sermon Sunday will be The Permanent Elements of Religion. No evening service due to union services at the Presbyterian church. Pastor T. L. Lewz welcomes all.
A pie social is planned at the Mc Dougal church Saturday evening May 18 with a cordial invitation to all. The W C T U will meet at Presbyterian church lecture room on Tuesday the 2st starting at two o'clock PM. county convention reports and county work will be presented by county officers and delegates to the Nelsonville convention now in progress.
A large twelve room residence with modern appliances and a brick barn is offered for sale. Located facing a college campus in Athens Ohio, contact J. C. Caurnen for details or to arrange viewing. Wanstop A little work among friends offers a trip to Pan American. Send mail to H. W. Chase in Binghamton New York. Kodol Dyspepsia Care promises relief for indigestion and fullness after meals via Cline's Pharmacy. Painting season pitch from Sterling White Lead Co. invites inquiry for paint information.
On May 23 and 34 agents at Albany Athens Glouster and intermediate stations will sell excursion tickets to Marietta and return at one and one third fare. Tickets are valid for return until May 25. Wes ii nh
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