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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1904

Page

4

Mineral community notes on residents and moves

Mrs. B. Lewellyn visits her daughter at Marshfield. Mrs. Duncan and her young daughter return from Stewart. Joe Algood moves his family to Bodkin farm west of Mineral. George Bodkin to occupy a new Pine Street home. John Stout’s new house nearing occupancy. Mrs. Gaskin visits Carbondale to see her daughter Mrs. Rob Doolittle. Mayme Watkins and Capitola Sanders guests of Fannie Albaugh and Carrie Marquis. F. L. Stewart makes a business trip to Athens.

B. Lewellyn Marshfield Duncan Stewart Joe Algood Carbondale Bodkin Mineral George Bodkin Pine Street John Stout Gaskin Rob Doolittle Mayme Watkins Capitola Sanders Lubiig Fannie Albaugh Carrie Marquis F. L. Stewart Athens

Athens Residents Social Roundup and Illness Update

Cameron Crossen spent Sunday with his parents in Athens while Abijah Carrell from Colorado is in poor health. Mise Faye Baker and Ella Osborne visited the Bakers in Athens as part of a family weekend. Attendees from here at Miss Blanch George’s Miasquarade in Hebbardsville included Maude Crossen Della Clutter and Deane Crossen. Mrs. M Bentz of Alfred visited her brothers H P and Dal Rood. The Mansfield child is ill with scarlet fever. Charles Harris and family from Athens stayed with the Sidders family last week. Albert Snow hosted graphophone music at Geo Hawks Monday night.

Cameron Crossen Athens E. Crossen Abijah Carrell Colorado Mise Faye Baker Ella Osborne W. H. Baker Blanch George Hebbardsville Maude Crossen Della Clutter

Local Social Notes Include Weddings And Visits

Mrs James Anthony and son Frank visit Mr A Same recently. Miss Ethel Same of Athens staying with parents. Mrs Henry Love ill but improving. Maude Rath of Judson guests of Miss Goldie Tedrow. Rev Massie preaches on home of our God. Elbert Snow and Alma Frost of Judson wed at bride’s home with Rev Massie. Wise & Son building occupied. Country Glee Club met at Mattie Gunder’s. Harry Walden and Clyde White visit from Parkersburg and Athens. Ed Bomgardner and son Donald return from Belpre to St Paul. Edwards Sisters to sing at M E church. Dr Joe Berner from Kansas guests of Brown. Fellowship meeting at Congregational church led by Rev Nichols and Rev Gadsby and Rev Small. Dr Ward A Frame to practice in Athens with Dr Basom. Wilma Barrett of Parkersburg visits. Surprise party at Max’s for Helen’s birthday. Clarence Davis moving into F B Tidd’s Main street.

James Anthony Franki Ridge Ethel Same Athens Henry Love Maude Rath Judson Goldie Tedrow Love Massie Elbert Snow Alma Frost Wise & Son Country Glee Club Mattie Gunder Harry Walden Parkersburg Clyde White Ed Bomgardner Donald J. M. Tidd Belpre Dal Casley St. Paul Edwards M. EB Ward A. Frame J. 8. Basom Wilma Barrett M.8 D. Dunlavey Max Helen Clarence Davis F. B. Tidd Main Street

Local Notes from Cham paign Area Visitors and Drouth

Mrs Rev John Wright of Cham paign visited friends recently Rev H Delay preached here Sunday Mrs Wm Irwin of Albany stays with her parents Mr and Mrs G F Robinson Oil operator J Crashen is expected to drill gushers soon Mrs Octa Fox of New Lexington visits her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Irwin The region faces its severest drought to date for water supply.

John Wright Champaign

Local notes from Athens area residents return home

Mrs. Susan Hammond returns from Athens after five weeks away. Lizzie Day, ill, is improving and coming home Friday. Garland Buck of Columbus votes after returning home. Will Winter and wife visited OCoolville on business Saturday. Josie Caldwell spent Sunday with her parents. Frank Caldwell in Athens Friday. Blanche Bilsir and cousins Dunfee spent Sunday at Wallace Kincade's. Frank Buck of Illinois returns home after two years. Harvey Bennett moved his saw mill near Selridge. Rev Cranb preached at Lawrence with a full house and the sisters provided music.

Susan Hammond Athens Lizzie Day Garland Herbert Buck Columbus Will Winter Ocoolville Josie Caldwell Frank Caldwell Blanche Bilsir Bittie, Ora Lillie Archie Dunfee Wallace Kincade Prank Buck Illinois Gilbert Day Harvey Bennett Alex Caldwell Selridge Rev. Cranb Lawrence

Morrison family visit spurs local social week

Mrs. M. A. Morrison and her daughter Mrs. Hoobler visited Parkersburg Monday. A recital was held Wednesday evening at the I. O. C. hall featuring Miss Annie Anna Hatch from Columbus. The Citizens' Telephone company has moved its office to a newly assigned space.

M. A. Morrison Hoobler Parkersburg Annie Anna Hatch Columbus Citizens‘ Telephone Company

Attractive Merchandise and Satisfied Customers

A dry goods store featuring Brady and Bischof suits and cloaks, advertising exclusive lines and varied styles. Prices range from 1.00 to 30.00 with new dress goods and silks, department busy with woolens and silks, and drives on fabrics and merchandise through Friday night.

Brady Bischof Uie

Soap Advertisement Claims Pure Ingredients

An ad promotes EASY TASK SOAP claiming a clean, sweet towel friendly bar with no injurious ingredients. It emphasizes a pure soap scent and urges readers to buy a bar for five cents.

Fox Mistakes Tigers For Pretenders In Tale

A fable-like note warns that clever deception may fool a fox briefly but fails when meeting a true tiger. The comparison emphasizes the danger of mistaking strength for vanity.

No Freedom from Catarrh in November Warns Readers

An advertisement extols catarrh as a constitutional disease linked to scrofula and consumption. It claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla can eradicate scrofula, cure catarrh, and prevent consumption when taken early, calling it America’s Greatest Medicine for America’s Greatest Disease.

Hood America

When a Man's Religion Robs Him of Manhood

A short aphorism argues that religious constraints on male identity require self scrutiny and personal integrity rather than blind adherence. It frames faith as potentially diminishing unless aligned with individual worth and dignity.

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promotes Instant Relief

An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal remedy for sour stomach belching gas and stomach disorders. It cites a New Britain druggist and a local pharmacy as sellers and includes a religious quotation at the end.

P. Storrs Main Street New Britain Conn Cline

Jewelry Quality Promised For Holiday Gift Season

The store pledges ample supply of watches gems and jewels for holiday gifting. It asserts high standards in quantity quality style and price and invites customers to verify the caliber of its jewelry.

D C Cornwell & Co Jewelers in Athens Ohio

Athens Ohio jewelers and scientific opticians D C Cornwell & Co present a concise notice noting their business scope. The brief text emphasizes faith as a guiding concept rather than detailing services or events.

D. C Cornwell & CO. Jewelers and Scientific Opticians Athens Ohio

One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Chester Postmaster

Chester Mich postmaster A L Spafford reports his daughter nearly died from croup but was quickly relieved and cured by One Minute Cough Cure. The product is marketed as a quick remedy for coughs croup and whooping cough and is sold by Oline's Pharmacy.

A. L. Spafford Chester Mich Oline

Tickets Good Seven Days Ride Options Day Or Night

A brief notice advertises tickets valid for seven days with choices of daylight or night rides.

Man Should Speak Well Of Self Without Downing Others

Opinion notes that self-promotion is acceptable when it does not attack or denigrate others, urging balanced self-advocacy while avoiding personal slurs or negative contrasts.

Clouds Shadow Yesterday's Promises Behind Dark Sky

A reflective line notes that overcast skies fail to erase commitments made earlier. The sentiment ties weather to enduring hopes, suggesting resilience despite gloomy conditions.

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Claims Piles Cure

C H La Croix of Zavalla Texas reports using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for a stubborn pile case and says it cured him permanently. Sold by Cine's Pharmacy.

DeWitt C. H. LaCroix Zavalla Texas Cine

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