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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
5
The column lists numerous social items and movements in Athens and nearby towns. It mentions visits, family news, illnesses, and gatherings, with names such as Elizabeth, W.Va, Mary, Sam, and Mrs. Cornell. The piece notes a hall meeting, student plans, and a Philadelphia dental visit, along with weather references and local school notes.
The Republicans of Athens plan a May meeting to form a McKinley and Hobart club. They seek a constitution and by laws, announce officers, and discuss public clock lighting to aid citizens. Also notes Ella B Guerin’s marriage to C B Clark in Lexington and local civic concerns about street name posting.
Mn LM Poster returns after a lipse, while Messrs Harry and Walter Shelden and others greet the year. A reception at Ladies Hall honors Speaker Sleeper Senator Falloon and Senator Dam. Dr Cree’s London trip fuels college interest. Football gains momentum with coach Frank Hemsbery, practice daily after four, new uniforms, East Wing showers, and neighborly games planned. Public support urged to fund the team.
The circuit court session concluded Saturday with no ruling in the Buckeye Goals company railroad case. The John Bursut et al versus Peter Hinson pike road suit affirmed lower court judgment and may go to the supreme court. Watkins versus Frame on pay for work favored the defendant as Frame’s demurrer was sustained.
An advertisement from the Athens Building and Loan Company promises to provide loans at lower costs than foreign lenders. The notice pledges guaranteed loans and emphasizes favorable terms for borrowers.
Open call to stockholders for inspection of loans and risk assessment. The company touts itself as one of the best in the United States and promises eight percent annual dividends to investors. Readers urged to call and send a Renonce notice.
A Huntington Advertiser item notes the marriage in Virginia of Miss Lady Taylor to Mr Rolin M, with well wishes from friends. It mentions Mr Baker of Athens Ohio, a young man in Simms and Ine, and references cautions on speed and safety. Also notes One Minute Cough Cure and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and a brief update on Guy Welch returning from Columbus.
Miss Carnella Taylor leads a lecture review with parents. pastor to attend Wooster convention and synod. church social planned. Miss Katharine A. Pinding to teach Sunday school. sermon on The Peaceful and Unfruitful Branches. wedding and marriage notices. various names and local events appear. Brochure includes health ad for Wiedwerth's Celery.
The store promotes its ideal of fair value with fall arrivals and helpful service. It touts up to date dress goods including Rinck all wool jacquard and novelties, with several patterns and prices highlighted. It invites customers to compare and shop for value at the one price establishment.
A catalog of full size wool blankets at $2.25 with money back guarantee. White and grey 45 cent blankets, stock sizes for poll comforts 20c to 1.00, fast black hose 10c, ladies hose 10c, ladies vests 3c, and school pants suits priced at 2.50 for sizes 6 to 19 with double seating knee features.
Advert says stylish well fitting men’s suits with bold claims of extraordinary values. It notes discounted prices like 10 dollars and 15 dollar range and describes black clay worsteds and other fabrics as worth more elsewhere. Tor n and hemmed items advertised with emphasis on deals and urgency.
A fragment advertising assorted fabrics including tablecloths and tulle cloth by the yard. Damask gauze goods are offered at a dollar price, with other linens listed at varied widths and inches, reflecting a general textile sale notice.
New waist silks in a new line with two alike styles offered at 1.004 yards per piece. Best values ever sold for the fabric. A full line of latteta and other waists touted as among the season’s best.
Fragmentary list mentions domestics Canton Trannels fair weight and zook with a se Beavy Brown Muslinie Hoary Outi worth tue only Be ward Dest Indigo caltea only tie Good clean confort butting Te Tally worth Me.
A fragmented note describes fall fashion items, highlighting canes and capes with varied pricing. It mentions capes valued between 34.00 and 4.50, and offers such as S125 for capes, with other prices ranging up to 14,090 and 10220.00, indicating a sale or stock list with inconsistent figures.
A single quick sale listing describes an Indigo blue and black and white wrappers with wide fit, large sleeves and fleece style. Priced at $1.25, reduced to 98 cents.
A complete line of new accessories and walking hats from Tie offered at two dollars. The Tam OSuanter for girls at Ste is a cheap seller, highlighting popular millinery choices.
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