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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1899

Page

5

Death of Mrs Leota Koker at Bright's disease

Mrs Leota Hoker wife of Pearl Koker died at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning at her father in law's home from Bright's disease. She was 26 years old and leaves no children. The funeral will be held today at the Free Methodist chapel with Rev Van Kennel officiating. She was the daughter of Christopher Stephenson.

Leota Hoker Pearl Koker Bright Straud Free Methodist Chapel van Kennel Christopher Stephenson

Equal Suffrage Club Meetings Arranged in Early November

The Equal Suffrage Club will meet Monday November 6 at 2 o clock at Mrs. Barney Roach home. Members and all interested urged to attend. Prof B O Higley will speak on civil government Tuesday November 7 at 7 o clock p m in the college chapel. No admission fee and all invited.

Equal Sufferage Club Barney Roach Elock B. O. Higley

District Methodist conference to be held in Athens

The district conference of the Matietta district of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet at the Methodist church in Athens on Tuesday and Wednesday November 7 and 8. The opening sermon Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to the community to attend both day and evening sessions.

Matietta Methodiat Episcopal Church Athens

W. C. T. U. to Hold Thursday Afternoon Meeting

The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held Thursday at 2:30 PM in the church’s lecture room of the Presbyterian Church. All women are invited to attend.

W. C T. U P.m. Navy the ‘Presbyterian Church

Notable Local Notes From Rutland and Nearby Visits

G Mutchler visited his parents in Rutland last week. Harry R Bahrman of the Bughtel public schools spent Sunday with college friends. Holmes Spencer made a business trip to Parkersburg West Virginia late last week. A H Goddard was forced to give up college work due to illness and returned home. Prof James McVey of the music department traveled to Huntington West Virginia later in the week. Fred F Johnson cannot do college work away from home in Trimble hoping to regain health. Professors Evans Higley and Copeland attended the S E C A at Pomfret Friday and Saturday. The association will hold its next annual session in Athens.

G. Mutchler Rutland Harry R. Bahrman Bughtel Holmes Spencer Parkersburg W. Va A. H. Goddard James McVey Music Department Huntington Fred F. Johnson Trimble Evans, Higley Copeland S.E. C Poméroy Association Athens

Pallas Club Holds Meeting at Miss Boyd Home

The Pallas Club met Saturday at Miss Lucy Boyd's home with roll call reflections on childhood. Mrs Steldon of Hawthorn's Brook Farm gave a bright talk, followed by member talks on farm features. A paper on Fiction's Place in Education of Children by Mrs Evans was discussed along with juvenile literature study questions led by Mrs Merwin. The next meeting, November 11 with Mrs Hobson, will be of special interest to members.

Pallas Club Lucy Boyd Steldon Hawthorn Brook Farm Miss Morse Friday Hobson Glidier Evans Giager Merwin Convention of State Federation of Woman’s Clubs Cincinnati

Marriage License Notice From Ohio and Wisconsin Couples

Multiple marriage license records listed with partners across Arcadia Wisconsin Coolville Parkersburg Athens Stewart Ames Amesville Jacksonville Nelsonville and surrounding townships. Officials include Rev J H Kirkpatrick Rev Charles Matheny Rev Will Robinson and other officiants.

Frank L. Arnold Arcadia Wisconsin Stella Frost Coolville Carpenter Francis F. Smart Parkersburg Margaret Plamley Stewart Clarence G. Jones Athens Vera M. Stewart Albany J. H. Kirkpatrick Luther Singer Athens County Serelda Male Albert R. Linscott Ames Township Exina L. Kasler Amesville Roll Karmes Frank C. Sargent Prances Orr Lodi Township Charles Matheny Russell B. Davis Elizabeth G. Simons Jacksonville Walter Filley Lizzie M. Carsey Dow L. Bowers Bertia W. Verity Nelsonville Will Robinson Harry A. Fleming Tederai Etta L. Linecott Roll Kearns

Fancy Needle Work Visit And History Club Meeting

Mrs E Hamilton of Washington DC, expert in art needle work, visits our city to teach embroidery at Mrs Wallace McVey’s History Club. The History Club holds its regular meeting next Saturday at 2 pm at Mrs Stalner’s home. a fair attendance is desired.

E. €. Hamilton Washington D. B Our City Wallace McVey History Clus History Club

An Important Difference in Health Remedies

A brief note urges readers that many think themselves ill due to systemic cleansing needs rather than disease. It promotes Syrup of Figs as a safe remedy and states it is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by all druggists.

California, Fig Syrup Co Onty Drugpiats

Annual Dinner by Christian church ladies event notice

The ladies of the Christian church announce their annual dinner and supper on Tuesday November 7 in the room formerly Te Crumbacker at Logan's shoe store. A first class meal with turkey chicken oysters and all essentials will be served. Prices: adults 25 cents, children 15 cents. The notice ends with a local ad for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Cline's Pharmacy.

Ladies of the Christian Church Te. Crumbacker Pear Logan’s Piaver

Guaranteed Attraction Draws Athens Audience Nightly

The Enterprise Repertoire Company is praised as a model in theater, offering value with every show. On opening night Thursday November one lady may enter free with each paid 30 cent ticket, while other pricing remains 10 and 2 BU. Also notes religious conversions among jail inmates and local court cases involving horse stealing manslaughter pocket-picking and vice indictments. Lost dog notice ends with a liberal reward.

Enterprise Repertoire Company Athens County William Tracey W. A. Roush Henry Wesley Harry Brown Sophia Dounglass McKee Deng

Albany Planing Mill for Sale and Beauty Ads

For sale at a bargain is a half interest in the Albany Planing Mill on the K M railroad with spur. Full up to date machinery for building materials, steam power, yard space, and stock. Also multiple beauty and health ads tout Cascarets and One Minute Cough Cure with claims of cleansing blood and rapid relief.

Albany Planing Mid Arsany Mince Co Albany Ohio W. Wixon Italy Ogays

A Thought for Election Day on Territory Status

A historical letter argues for Arizona and New Mexico admission, urging voters to back statehood to preserve sovereignty. It notes Arizona’s 1890 population of 59,020 and claims population doubled since, cites mining and copper gas growth, and compares New Mexico’s higher inhabitants to Arizona’s still missing quota for statehood.

Arizona Seria New Mexico

Dangerous Experiment Prompts Controversial Vote

A fragment reports a hazardous experiment and a looming vote tied to a public project. Vague references to individuals and risks hint at civic controversy amid uncertainty about outcomes.

Wrapper sale offers cheaper prints and fabrics

Advert says wrappers, flanneettes and prints priced from 0¢ to 9.95 with sizes 32 to 42 in blacks blues and cardinals. Claims lower costs and smaller profit margins due to virtus agent approach, urging readers to see the point and buy to profit all.

Suits and Overcoats Offer Honest Tailoring

A vintage advert text extols durable suits and overcoats with prices listed 87.50 to 15.80. It argues that dur-cloth and fabric quality determine wear, contrasting with inferior cloth offered elsewhere. The copy promises honest tailoring, dependable details, and complete customer satisfaction with returns of patronage.

Abu Ctornine

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