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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1904

Page

3

Grim winter storm hits Bethany ridge Sunday

Grim winter brought a lively snow and wind storm to the ridge on Sunday. J. W. Barnes and family are visited by his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hayes. Also notes on visits and travel from Wallace West Virginia and Shape Creek.

Grim Winter Our Ridge E. W. Hayes J. W. Barnes E. F. Barnes Wallace W. Va Wm. Hurst Athens Otis Larson Shade Creek Amos John Johnson Sugar Creek

Man recovers from epilepsy and backache after Dodd's Kidney Pills

After eighteen months of epilepsy backache and kidney trouble W H Smith of Cream Arkansas credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with his cure. He reports renewed strength and ability to work, claiming the medicine cleanses the blood of impurities and restores health.

Ark W. H. Smith Dodd

Local Notables and Moves Highlight Lottridge News

Dr J J Stout of Lahing spent Sunday with brother J E Stout. E O Buck of Columbus O M A was calling on friends here last week. Mr and Mrs Lewis Person will move to a new home as Mrs Person’s mother begins housekeeping. Joe Buck moves into Edson Stout place now owned by Mrs Morrison of Coolville. A P Wiley plans a trip to Oregon likely making it his home. Mr and Mrs Rankin of Alfred passed through en route to Parkerstown to visit Mrs Blackwood. Aunt Lucy Walker of Carthage township, ill but improving. Edwards sisters entertain churches on the Lawrence circuit to widespread approval.

J. J. Stout Lahing J. E. Stout E. O. Buck Columbus Lewis Person

Constipation Treated With Mild Tablets

The notice promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a gentler remedy for constipation caused by dehydration. It claims proper doses yield natural effects and recommends a 25 cent bottle sold by W. H. McKee's drug store.

Chamberlain W. H. McKee

Reading Circle enjoys supper at Mrs Lawrence's Coolville

The Reading Circle visited Mrs. Lawrence at her Coolville home on Friday and reported an enjoyable time and a grand supper. Guests included Mrs. Helen Huntington Yost and Lew Humphrey hosted gatherings with several locals attending a Coolville concert.

Dr. Lawrence’s Coolville Helen Huntington Yost Gallipolis Lew Humphrey Jessie Wells Lilian White Mary Pennybacker Ida Cook Horace Will Knowles Providence R. L Ben White Cook del Sims Lillian White Yost Lillian Coe Belpre

Local social notes and church dedication events

Miss Lilian White hosts tea with Mary Pennybacker and Lillian Coe as Jessie Wells entertains the group. Mr and Mrs B A Dutton attend Bethel church dedication on the 6th. Quarterly meeting set for the last weekend of the month. Mrs Ella Munchmeyer and son Lewis Wells visit their grandparents A Wells and family, returning to Washington, D C.

Mame White Lillian White Mary Pennybacker Bethel Church Jessie Wells Lillian Coe Lilian White Mary A. Stone Marietta Ella Munchmeyer Lewis Wells A. Wells

New Life Pills Claim Cure For Many Ailments

Advertisement touts Dr ing's New Life Pills as powerful against dyspepsia jaundice fever and general constitution. Claims age no barrier and urges purchase for 25 cents at W H Mckee's drug store.

Dr. Ing W. H. McKee

Death touches Amesville as Ira Vandyke mourns grandmother

Ira Vandyke was called to Amesville by the death of his grandmother Mrs Charlotte Mathers. Miss Nora French closed her school due to illness. Winnie Rhodes of Knox visited Aunt Josephine Canny. Dr Pedigo of Marshfield was summoned to treat John Clifford’s child. Rev A B Bourquard preached a sermon. Oyster supper at Ma church on Wednesday evening November 23 with all invited.

Ira Vandyke Amesville Charlotte Mathers V. Hester James Hayson Carbonhill Nora French Winnie Rhodes Knox Josephine Canny Pedigo Marshfield John Clifford A. B. Bourquard Captalin Sanders Luhrig Carrie Marquis J. H. Snyder

EASAxIVE Tablet Note Hidden Money Cure Claim

Fragmentary note mentions Bane SMES tablets and a claim of money if it falls to cure acate. Signature appears on Oct 27 at 12m, with unclear context and entities.

Social News From Wolfs Plains Is Busy With Visits

About thirty five friends of Mr and Mrs George Gabriel gathered at their home last Saturday evening for music and a happy time. Rosa Ferguson and daughter Norma arrived from Charleston to visit Lydia Beachout and family. Various locals hosted guests and social events including Mr James White bringing his bride home amid a noisy welcome. Amos Matheny suffered a dislocated arm unloading a coal car but received medical care and is recovering.

George Gabriel Rosa Ferguson Norma Charleston Lydia Beachout Joe Hutchins Straitaville Carpenter Near Clarks Chapel James McHarg Lydia Beachoat Flora McHarg Lena Campbell Ida Fannie McCathran Grace Hessie Moore Errell Catherine Shaffer Nelsonville James White White Will Bolin Athens H. E Maria Tedrow Roy Moore Union Harry Moore Port Dicken Baby Dot Amos Matheny

Winget Chapel Social Notes Signal Family Moves

Miss Constance Winget has gone to Woodyard to live with grandmother Mrs H J Coe. Harvey Robinett and sister Ida of Albany visited Elza Enlow’s family. Miss Edith Barrows was at Wood yard last Sunday. Worley Baughman bought fat hogs from local parties earlier in the week.

Constance Winget Woodyard J. Coe Harvey Robinett Ida Albany Elza Enlow Edith Barrows Worley Baughman

Local Notes From Marghfield and Nearby Towns

Marghfield and Nelsonville residents report moves and visits including the Bagleys moving to Nelsonville and the Gowers returning from Virginia. New births noted for Del Norris and Henry George families. Duffees return from St Louis while Pearl Six and family visit. Several Athens visitors and shop talks listed with local names. An ad for Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea ends the column.

Local residents recount visits and moves in Albany area

Mrs. M. E. Morse visits relatives in Pomeroy and Miss Lucy Jack returns from Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs R Brown guests in New Straitsville while Mrs O F Davis recovers from illness. Mrs. Robert Reeves visits Nelsonville. Ed Kimes moves to Stewart. Prof and Mrs Dixon to occupy former Kimes home. Mrs. Charles Mitchell returns from Nelsonville. J P Wood and Austin visit from Athens. Morcon family returns to Washington DC after time with locals. John V Wood and family visit Dr B Vorhes. Cowen moves family into Mace heirs residence.

M. E. Morse Pomeroy Columbus Lucy Jack Nelsonville R. Brown New Straiteville O. F. Davis Robert Reeves Ed Kimes Stewart Dixon Kimes Charles Mitchell J. P. Wood Son Austin Athens Charles E. Morcon Washington, D. C John V. Wood Vorhes John 8 Cowen Mace Heirs

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Across Counties

Examinations for Elementary Certificates will be held on the first Saturday of each month in Athens and for high school certificates on the first Saturday in September December March and June. Exams also at Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster on May June and July first Saturdays. Boxwell tests at Athens Goysville third Saturday April and Athens Glouster second Saturday May. By order of the Board of Examiners. M. M. Bryson, Clerk.

Athens Jane Stewart, Nelsonville Glouster Goysville Board of Examiners M. M. Bryson

Millfield Notes Visitors and Church Plans

Mrs Albert Wilmroe of Chicago visits her parents in Millfield as Misses Pearl Earich Lena Latimer and Eva James with Emmett Earich and Don Sanders attend the masquarade supper at Jauncey. Union church to host Christmas Eve program. Rev Newton to conduct services weekend.

Albert Wilmroe Chicago Pearl Earich Lena Latimer Eva James Emmett Earich Don Sanders Jauncey Viola and Lacy Learned Jacksonville Newton Union Church E. H. Learned Corning Athens Fred Wade Columbus

Through Route to Chicago and the West

Sleeping car leaves Athens at 8 36 p m daily on Ohio Central Lines train No 5. Arrives Chicago at 7 10 am via L 8 M 8 R. New Chicago Route offers good through day coach service and Toledo connection. Confer with Ohio Central Lines agents before planning trips to Chicago or the west.

Athens Ohio Central Lines Chicago Toledo West

South Canaan Community Notes Inform on Local Attendances

South Canaan residents attended an entertainment by the Edward sisters at Asbury Tuesday evening. Mary Watkinsfowa and Effie Howard visited O. H. Butts for Sunday. Rev Seaman preached last Sunday and will return December 4. Orley Shaw, teaching at Munn school, was ill briefly. Willie Hill and Gladys spent Sunday with Mr Haddox’s family. Mrs H W Mansfield, staying with her father F L Creamer who is ill with typhoid, has returned home. Rev O Neill will preach November 27. Batts Bros moved their saw mill to H W Mansfield’s property. Willie Poston of Guysville visited Orley Shaw. Walter Konkoskia and family visited Mrs Jane Williams.

Charles Bagley Nelsonville Peter Gower Virginia John Onundiff Athens del Norris Henry George G. W. Duffee St. Louis Pearl Six R. L. Carmichael Charles Burt O. B. Baughman A. E. Lewellyn John Cundiff Nona Blakely Greenfield Joshua DeVore Indiana Bunk Lewellyn Mineral Emma Lewellyn Modern Medicine Company Lola Martin Ada Russell J. J. Steinmetz Pleasanton Janette Duffee Mary Watkinsfowa Effie Howard O. H. Butts Seaman Orley Shaw Munn Willie Hill Gladys O’neil Batts Bros H. W. Mansfield Willie Poston Guysville Walter Konkoskia Jane Williams

Fashion Notes Describe Outdoor Wraps And Skirt Trends

The season favors three quarter length garments with loose coats and ornate appliques in black and new orange tones. Paletot shapes dominate with large sleeves, while feted fur plush and velvet coats remain in demand. Skirts vary from very full to plain with accents like high silk girdles and Eton elements. The Paquin four paneled skirt is highlighted with bias edges and wide hems.

Eton

Fashion notes from Lord and Taylor on fabrics and shades

In DRESS GOODS and other departments Lord and Taylor guide fashion. Broadcloth leads the season for utility and color, with subdued street costumes and pastel evening shades preferred over silks or velvets, which are delicate for regular wear. Verona Clark.

Lord & Taylor Verona Clark

Soap as a Disinfectant Promoted as Pure and Purifying

An old advertisement extols a special expensive disinfectant soap and contrasts it with a plain pre soap made from clean materials. It urges customers to buy EASY TASK LAUNDRY SOAP from grocers at five cents a bar, claiming absolute purity and healthfulness.

Hocking Valley Excursion Thanksgiving Rates

Tickets sold to points within 150 miles of the selling point at one and one third fare round trip. Sales on November 28 and 24 with return by November 28. Also notice of the Fifth Annual International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago with tickets November 27 28 29 to certificate holders and round trip fare one dollar per one fare for the round trip with return by December 5. Columbus K of P rally tickets sold for all trains November 23 returning on a local train after the exercise.

Central Passenger Association Cchicago W. E. Skinner Columbus K. of P. Rally Exere

EASY TALK Soap Ad Promises Pure Water and Clothes Care

The ad claims excess alkali in water and soaps damages fabrics and irritates the mouth. It promotes EASY TALK as a pure alternative that prevents alkali and residue problems. The copy urges readers to buy a bar at grocer's for five cents.

Stott Seeks The Kind You Have Always Bought

In a brief item, Stott pursues a longstanding trademark claim involving the phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought. The notice notes actions to protect branding and product lines across markets.

Stott

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