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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1899
Page
5
The advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder as economical due to greater leavening power allowing less quantity. It claims Royal makes light sweet food, preserves flour butter and eggs, and adds anti-dyspeptic qualities to meals, suggesting health savings as well as cost efficiency.
In Logan and nearby areas, residents report visits and hosting among families and friends. Notables include Misses Eydia Pierce and Jane Ryan hosting in Sunnyside, and George Damp visiting from Gallipolis. Local officials and business trips appear with Dr B C Vorhes voting in Columbus district. Miss Flora and others seen in Beavers Renges. Engagement announced between Harry Taylor and Pauline Grimes of Portsmouth with December wedding planned. Dr C S Wool returns from Baltimore postgraduate work.
A report warns that alum-based baking powders can negatively affect flavor, making foods taste bitter. The advisory notes potential health concerns and suggests considering alum-free alternatives for baking.
Athens residents can expect a string of events including Mr Gamble with Miss Bible at the Ohio University theater on November 16, plus a lecture by Prof Higley on civil government at the college old chapel on November 14. The Enterprise Repertoire Company brings vaudeville and a famed horse act with tickets at 10 15 and 50 cents and a free lady ticket with every paid admission. Rev TH C Litt of Salt Lake City will speak on Mormonism at the M E church tonight, with no admission fee and a likely large audience.
Fragmentary wedding notices list multiple couples and officiants including Rev. Lewis, Rev. Hudnel, and Frank Bryson. Names such as Emma Gatchel, Nora M McGee, Liendtsen, Nancy McCombs, and Anna Crombie appear with locations like Athens Glouster and Doanville. The text combines several ceremonies with unclear roles and places.
H Droza, formerly near Gigaville, has relocated to Mainvilis area. It is generally understood he will permit hunting on his premises near Guys ville.
Miss Lena Smith, Miss Jane Ryan, and Miss Minnie Dean hosted a two o'clock gathering at Mr. and Mrs. George Heynold’s Sunnyside home Saturday honoring Grace Grosvenor on her upcoming wedding. Whist prizes went to Miss Foster and Mrs. Rochester, with Mrs. McKee consolation. sixteen to twenty guests attended from local families and friends.
Frightful blunder risk warns of burns and injuries. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as the world’s best for pains and quick healing. Claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and numerous skin eruptions. Pively marketed as best pile cure on earth at 28 cents a box, with guarantee and sale by W. H. McKee.
An editorial note touts Syrup of Igs as a cleansing remedy for ill health. It claims immediate relief for coughs, colds, croup, asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, and throat issues, and even prevention of consumption. Cline's Pharmacy is cited.
For sale at a bargain a half interest in the Albany Planing Mill with a full line of up-to-date machinery for Franusperucing and all kinds of building material. Ample floor and yard room with steam power, situated on the K M railroad with sper. For full particulars and prices, call our address Albany, Q. Also includes an unrelated medical note about DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills for constipation.
A BN doctor named Mane Songt reports relief in a medical note. No further patient details or dates are provided.
Report notes attendance percentages for the Primary Advanced school with 4 percent first month and 9 percent second month. Mentions Beatrix Fenzel Hazel Lee Myrtle Mirch Reasel Fuller Blaine Goldsberry Dr W W Murdock and issues from retraction errors. Adds a note about eye or muscle defects causing headaches dizziness and mentions Hotel Berry stay from November 13 to 16 and a large chicken lot in Ville Ohio.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Hazel Salve, marketed by China’s Pharmacy and linked to Dr Murdock, cured piles for a patient named Geo or Noland from Rockland Ohio. The text references November 18 and mentions Nelson’s Big 4 Lines and clothing, but details are unclear.
The following names appear in the Athens post office letter list dated October 30 18. Birds and several others are listed with Mrs or Mr prefixes, including Clark Lew Comstock Farmer Roush Sutton Goodrich Haddox Warrick Hines Wood and more. Ads note letters advertised.
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