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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1896

Page

5

Local Notes From Athens Prominent Visitors and Events

Mes Lightner of Sabina visits parents in Athens as the Pallas Club plans its first regular meeting. Many friends host Cincinnati guests and Lancaster and Washington visits are noted. Personnel shifts include Misses Wittman and Van Vorhes with travels to New York and Washington. A young child dies of spinal meningitis. schools reopen amid scarlet fever. A marriage seals at probate office. regional residents relocate to Sunnyside and new patients in Athens society. Major McKinley addressed a large delegation from Sunday Creek Sikiy. local figures and reporters are highlighted across the region.

Frances Wittman New York Te. J. Wilson Chillicothe L. D. Wilson Pallas Club S. XN. Howen Tuth J. D. Landman Tet Usv Et RR Athens Tuesay Ins Katharine Barns Brankle Andrew Tonn Nellie van Vorhes Washington D. C Fanny Minear Fridey Pittsburg Calvin Shimphrey Li Lieet Waterford Washington County Sunnyside W. Fowler Carer Fowler Walker Jessie Falloon Washington, D. C National Park Seminary Myrtle Nellie Wolf Eugene Wolf Nelsonville E. H. Brawley Amesville Rowan New Orleans E. Gapnot F. P. McVay Samusky Athéns Royal Arch Clyde Lyman Lyman Meigs County Infirmary Wilson Martin Breese Rewalls Old Cemetery H. M. Lash Indianapoli Dr. Lash Indianapolis C. D Batterson Areedee Remsberg Noys O. U Marietta O'Bleness Reeters Smith Bolinger Lowry Charter Moulton Risley Welch Batterson G. A Taylor Batterson F. J Dew Caldwell. F James King Henderson Johnson Skinner Yeager Hamilton Gibson Kate Williams Caldwell Vorhes Portsmouth Dennison Catlettsburg

University Extension Programs Highlight City Hall Event

University Extension executives report a well received Tuesday evening program at city hall. Major L M Jewett led as master of ceremonies while Clyde Brown and Abraham Lincoln offered remarks. The event drew a large audience, with songs and thoughtful address shaping the night.

Ohio University L. M. Jewett Crook Br. Allin Clyde Brown Abraham Lincoln Brown Lincoln

Fairfield County Fair Promises Larger Event This Year

Fairfield County Fair runs October 13 to 17 with Lapenger boasting the oldest fair in the state. Exhibitions will be grander, premiums increased, and efforts to surpass all past fairs. The fair promotes sociability and affordable amusement, noting railway rates offer cheap travel for all.

Lapenger Fairfield Coents

That Joyful Feeling Recalls Health From Syrup of Figs

The passage celebrates renewed health and strength from using Syrup of Figs, contrasting it with outdated medicines and cheap substitutes that failed to win acceptance among discerning readers.

Woman's Home Missionary Union event tickets sale notice

Agents of Obie Central Lines announce limited travel passes from Obie to destinations including Eth and Mth dates with one fare for round trips and early return options. Also announcing the Great Biker parade with special effects October 18 featuring Maite and Haxixo as managers in Pittsburg and related conventions in October.

Woman's Home Missionary Union of Apnea Convention Brotherhood of St Andrew Fittsburg Obie Central Lines Oren Ail Ita Cignan Maite & Haxixo

Foreclosure notices and rental offers in local ads

Auction style notices list foreclosure actions against several individuals including Adams and Oyenonev firms, with names such as Martin L Adams and Amanda M Adams cited. House and furnished rooms advertised for rent, heated with steam, describing three rooms and pricing around per month. Also mentions Be Wise Witch and tissue restoration claims for skin issues and piles remedies from Che's Pharmacy and Aline's Pharmacy.

Burglars Enter Hudson Homes Stolen Jewelry Totals

Thieves burglarized the Hudsons residences in Hudson's addition on a Saturday night while families attended speeches at the city hall. Jewelry valued at about two hundred dollars disappeared, including gold watches and a diamond ring. A hound tracked scent to a spot near the Children’s Home before scent was lost. Burglars also targeted C. H. V. & M. railroads offices and a restaurant, but nothing valuable was found there. The report blends crime notes with football updates and local ads amid a dense, error-filled OCR page.

W.C. Hudson Hudson Midland City C. HV Ana RK. & M

Bargain Clothing Event Promises Low Prices

Advertised sale offers wool jacquard fabric 45 in at 90 cents, wool novelties 30 in from 38 cents, and 4.00 to 10.00 patterns. All wool blankets at 2.20, cotton blankets in white and grey, knee pants suits from 1.00 to 3.00, school suits from 1.00, and men’s dress shirts up to 8.00 to 10.00. Men's black clay waterproofs touted at 10.00, with popular items 0.75 to 1.25.

Bargain Fabrics and Garments at Low Prices

A fragment lists Turkey red table cloths and bleached Damask fabrics priced per yard, indigo calico, Canton flannels, and heavy satin goods. It mentions capes marked down from high values to low, with examples like $4.06 to $1.94 and up to $20 ranges, plus wrappers and mantles offered cheaply.

Millinery Line Adds Sailors and Walking Hats

Complete line of new sailors and popular walking hats priced from 5¢ to 2.00. The Tam O'Shanter for girls at 50c is a charity option in the season display.

M A Wilteller

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