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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1894

Page

5

Various Athens county residents noted visiting and events

A long list of local people and guests visits Athens area towns. Mrs D B Stewart ill. numerous relatives and friends visit Columbus Logan Nelsonville and Athens. Pension increases for John L Clark and Thomas Wilkison. Fire at Ash ton building, public lesson from hose use. Ohio University athletics rise, football game Marietta at fairgrounds. Antietam commemorative tablets planned. Judge Stephenson dies. G A R event pronounces King’s English. new Dyson flatiron square dwelling. campus concert in University chapel.

Ashton Main Street F.S. Grones Athletic Association of Ohio University Ohio University McKinley Antietam Ohio O. V Charles Townsend J. B. Allen Athens F. C. Russell Middleport L. Hawk Marshfield Fairgrounds Marietta College Marietta Esquire Silas H. Stephenson Columbus Chauncey Stephenson David Dyson Scott Runion Nelsonville F. M. Cochran Enid Oklahoma Cyrus Russell Stewart University Parkersburg University of West Virginia Preston Patton Frost, Co. A Increase Sardine Cowell Plantsville Co. C Joseph Earich Capt D. W. Cornell Guysville U. S

Flag Presentation at Glouster by the G A R Post

W P Johnson Post G A R at Glouster received a silk flag donated by the daughters of the late Dr W P Johnson after whom the post was named. Ceremonies included a long address by General Grosvenor, memorial remarks by Major Welch, and speeches by Chaplain Lozier and Bishop Watterson. Proceeds from an evening repast totaled $214.50.

Glouster W. P. Johnson Johnson Athens Opera House Grosvenor Eighteenth Dr. Johnson Townsend J. M. Welch Maj Jewett Lozier Mt. Vernon Iowa Bishop Watterson Columbus Father Thompson W. P. Johnson Corps

Dr R M Steele Dies At Athens After Illness

Dr R M Steele died at his Athens residence Monday at 4 30 am after about two weeks of pneumonia. He was born in Lawrence County Ohio and was over forty six. He moved to Athens in 1885 and built a large practice. He served one term on the Athens city council and was known as a public spirited citizen and horse enthusiast. He leaves a wife and three children. Funeral held Wednesday at 1 30 pm at his home conducted by Rev Cyrus Rose.

R. M. Steele Athens Steele Lawrence County Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Cyrus Rose

Annual Recorder's Office Statistics and Local Notices

The recorder reports 441 farm deeds and 27 town lot deeds, 40 573 acres at 36 25 per acre, and farm and town property values totaling over 1 1 million and 292 877 respectively. Mortgages recorded and canceled show net reductions and increases, with a favorable rural credit amid economic downturn. A San Luis Obispo ballot sample lists 298 candidates for 53 offices, across five parties, with 73 electors per full party ticket and nine constitutional amendments. The M I S social group hosted a farewell for retiring president Joshua Williams with Jeannette Sloane hosting refreshments.

Recorder’s Bean Esquire E. T. Rose San Luis Obispo California Esquire Rose John Hornby Athens

Community notes from Amesville and surrounding towns

Dr and Mrs G V Riddle of Barnesville Ohio were recent guests of Mr and Mrs J F Brown. Mr and Mrs Ellis Ballard of Philadelphia are guests of Mrs B's mother Mrs Schwefalter. Dr Powell will lecture before the C E and Epworth Leagues of Amesville Thursday evening and attend the convention of the Sunday schools of Ames and Bern townships. A church social at Mrs Sue Weidman's home Thursday evening with supper at five and a six o'clock sale of eatables. Miss Emma McVay in Cleveland for WCTU conventions and will visit Columbus and Logan next week. Thanksgiving fruit social at Supt C B Wheaton's home hosted by the C E missionary committee. Monthly C E business meeting last Monday showing strong attendance and prosp ering. A nine year old girl admitted to Athens State Hospital last week from Scioto county as one of the youngest patients in the state insane asylum.

G. V. Riddle Barnesville Ohio J. F. Brown Ellis Ballard Philadelphia Schwefelter Powell C. E. and Epworth League Amesville Ames Bern Townships Sue Weidman Emma McVay Cleveland Columbus Logan Supt. C. 8 Wheaton C. E. Missionary Committee C. E

Nerve Vitalizer touted by ex-president as cure

W Flick of New Garden Ohio testifies after a two year decline from nervous prostration. He credits Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer with restoring strength and health after six bottles of the medicine. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy Athens and druggists. Also notes new shipments from France and government adoption of The Standard Dictionary.

Wheeler Flick New Garden Columbiana Co Ohio Salem

Cures for Catarrh Promised by Hall's Medicine Pitch

The notice lists personal names and markets Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive remedy for catarrh, claiming it cures in all stages. It touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers a $100 reward for any failure, and invites readers to send for testimonials. It also promotes Campbell & Glazier's holiday bargains and factory-direct imports.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Cream Baking Powder Wins World Fair Award

Announcement notes Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder received a top World Fair award with information directed to E. K. Baker of Athens Ohio regarding the Standard Dictionary.

Dr. Price E. K. Baker Athens

Knights of Pythias honor Morse and Brown with Page rank

Athenian Lodge No 104 Knights of Pythias conferred Page rank on Bert E. Morse and Charles F. Brown during a Monday evening ceremony reflecting the lodge’s recognition of their service.

Messrs Bert E. Morse Charles F. Brown Athenian Lodge No Knights of Pythias

Syrup of Figs Lauded as Ideal Family Remedy

A historical testimonial extols Syrup of Figs for gentle laxative action and soothing effects. It states both children and parents benefit, calling it the best family remedy and recommending every family keep a bottle on hand.

Standard Dictionary Praised by Noted Educators

Quotations from Hubert H. Bancroft D. Gregory and Thoburn hail the Standard Dictionary. They call it superior to rival Webster International and predict it will mark a notable event in their generation.

Hubert H. Bancroft the International Gregory Lake Forest University Thoburn Puget Sound University

Excursion to Athens for football game half fare

Ohio Central Lines offer half fare tickets to Athens from Albany Glouster and nearby points for the November 24 football game between Athletics of Athens and Marietta. Tickets valid on trains 1 and 10 outbound and 2 and 1 return the same day. A large turnout expected.

Athens Marietta Ohio Central Lines Albany Glouster

Obituary of Mary Ann Green of Ames township Ohio

Mary Ann Green born April 1 1820 in Ames township Athens county Ohio married James Wood June 1842. Of their nine children six survive. She joined the Freewill Baptist church at 13 and lived a devout Christian life. She died October 31 18M at age 74 years 7 months after a long illness. Funeral by Rev G E Pisber at New England M E church, interred New England cemetery.

Mary Ann Green Ames Township Athens County Ohio James Wood Freewill Baptist Church G. EB. Pisber New England M. E New England Cemetery

Palace of Art remembers the White City forever

The narrative recalls the Palace of Art as a surviving beacon beside the lake after the White City fire and storm. It is described as a museum and gallery that will entertain and instruct future generations, a World’s Fair in miniature reflecting the 1893 exposition.

Columbian Museum

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