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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1896

Page

5

Leavening Power Claims and Local Notes Mix

Local brief notes report various residents and visitors in Athens Ohio area during the week. Names include D W Williams Jackson and Miss Walker, Col W E Bundy Cincinnati, C W Brown Washington DC, Grace Grosvenor, Mrs F M Cine Columbus, Mrs George Reynolds, Jennie Ryan, Mrs Blackston, Eugene Wolf, W G Lowry, and others with travels, visits, and social events. Also mentions church service, a mine near Glen Ebon, marriage notices, a funeral, a dance, and a railway accident aftermath in the region.

Ae - We D. W. Williams Jackson Walker Wm. Kurts Columbus W. E. Bundy Cincinnati C. W. Brown Washington D. H Athens Nies Alice Pilcher Canaanville M. L J I. Moore Middleport Grace Grosvenor Pomeroy LW. Connett Alexander Morrow Elizabeth West Virginia Laura Dent Hibbard Portsmouth Phelips Leete Blackston Eugene Wolf Riley Andrews Glouster Alon W. G. Lowry Logan Ohio University B. B. Johnson Kenath Millfield L. L. Howard Clara Hull Gaysville Isaac Cullums William McKipley Cullans

Athens Centenary Call Sparks Immediate Action Plan

The Athens city centennial proposal urges immediate citizen meeting called by Mayor Davis to form a committee and finalize plans for celebratory events in 1897. Other notes report Marshfield SKL dedication, fruit prices, local employment, Marietta vs Ohio U game at the fairgrounds, upcoming wedding of Elton Junod and Ethel Pickering, and various marriage licenses and notices.

Athens Davis Elton J. Junod Grosvenor Aim Ethel Tears Pickering T. M. Pickering Tancas[ter Street V. Sinis Juno Pickering Grosvenor

Gold Payment Mayde by Athens Building and Loan Co

The Athens Building and Loan Co issues certificates of deposit at 4 percent and 5 percent interest payable in gold coin regardless of election results. Also mentions other local services and products including De Witt's Little Early Risers and remedies from Clines Pharmacy.

Gline’s Athens Building and Loan Company GoLn D. A. Moone de Witt Cline

NeToBac Ad Promises Quick Tobacco Cure

An old style ad touts NeToBac as a wooder-worker that will make weak men strong and cure tobacco addiction. It claims over 401 cured and offers a booklet mailed free from Sterting Remedy Co in Chicago or New York with a guarantee.

Geare Ad. Sterting Remedy Co Chicago New York

Colonial History Discussed by Pallas Club at River View Farm

The Pallas club held a tight weekly meeting at River View Farm Sunday afternoon with Mrs J J Allen. Seventeen members studied colonial history of the United States despite stormy weather. Mrs Line Herrold read a paper on "Life in the Colonies" from 178 to 1774. Mrs Ida Dickason read about colonial dames and ended with a eulogy on Maury Washington. A duet by the Misses Gist and a solo by Miss Casto followed. The club adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs Blackstone and to come half an hour earlier for parliamentary drill.

Pallas Club River View Farm J. J. Allen United States Line Herrold Alea Ida Dickason Maury Washington Casto Blackstone

Catarrh Cure Promoted As Internal Remedy

An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It claims efficacy, cites physician prescription origin, and lists CHENEY CO as manufacturer with a 15 cent price. A second item promotes Syrup of Figs for cleansing the system and easing constipation.

Vis Freel Cheney Wrens California Fig Syrup Co

Unworthy Fashion Jackets Sold At Slop-Shop Prices

An advertisement touts ladies jackets and cloaks from a discount supplier. It lists stylish coats with values from £7 and £6, offered at about £3 to £10, plus cloth capes trimmed in gray for around $5, urging buyers to purchase cheap yet fashionable items.

Millinery Sale Prices Across Ladies Hats

Millinery items listed include Luatties Sailors at four shillings, Ladies Sailors at 68c, Ladies Walking Hats at 1.73 for $2.50 trimmed hats and other trimmed hats offered at low prices.

Damask Tablecloths and Napkins Sale Picks

Advertises heavy Damask tablecloths and linen napkins for Thanksgiving. Heavy Cream Damask 72 inches at 75c value, selling at 3c per yard. Bleached Satin Damask 66 inches wide at 1.00 grade, 9e. Satin Damask with patterns at 1.00. All Linen Napkins priced at 3.40 a dozen. heavy napkins worth 3.00 offered at 2.23 a dozen.

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Bargain Clothing Sale Lists Kids Suits and Men's Coats

Reads like a sale notice offering children’s suits priced to 13 with a value of 1.25 and men’s duck coats at 1.25 on sale for eight. The brief item highlights discounted garments and low prices.

Men's heavy weight shirts and drawers sale

Heavy weight men's shirts and drawers offered at affordable prices. Grey shirts and drawers priced to clear with emphasis on durability and value. Also listed are ribbed knit breathable options described as best value yet in stock.

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