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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
8
Notes from Cirnville and surrounding communities recount visits by residents to friends, church events, a new minister’s first sermon, a large coal pump arrival, a fatality, marriages, and various social gatherings. Reports cover deaths of David Fones and William Creighton, wedding of Lexis Poston and Lucy Hill, and community activities in Glen Ebon, Nelsonville, and Athens area.
Stewart, Mrs D Robertson of Washington visits De E J Copeland. Republican rally at Frost attended by Stewart. James Biesins, bridge carpenter on Erie, home briefly. Mr and Mrs F W McVar, L Smith and Daisy attend Lottridge meeting. T O C E railcar being rebuilt with steel ties. two weekly trips Tue and Fri. passenger service hoped to resume soon. Mrs LD Miller seriously ill. Webb family visited Grb Mall Sunday. Ella Patterson returned home. Kerry McBinstry and wife of Athena guests of EL A Brown. John McCape and wife of Athens were Albany visitors. J W Lindley and Mrs C E Morton Athens visitors. Mrs Dodd of Vittsburg, Pa guest of sister Mrs Amanda Cowan. Mrs Gage of Indiana and two children visiting relatives the Dailers.
A compilation of brief items reports Jack Gibbsie in Columbus on business E A Petty and wife visiting Loran M W Rose at Nelsonville G W Rose at Nelsonville M Ervin of Zanesville socializing with Chouster friends and Bryson and Miss Mary King planning a Cincinnati excursion. A. A. Amos Wm Palace and F Achauer in Athens, a year old daughter of Frank Thompson died of scarlet fever Mrs Henry Morris of Calvary visiting sister Mrs Valentine Bone Mayer Gormley plans a low storey brick building at Hylden property L Parsons of Morgan County auditor in Glouster on business David Rosa a rising politician addressed Republicans in Murray End of report includes church society program at Church of Christ and a brief note on a fire scorching about acres from a railroad engine. Continuous local notes end with an advertisement for Castor oil product.
A testimonial extols Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer for curing sleeplessness and nervous disorders. Geo Beck of Ohio cites dramatic personal relief and weight gain after one bottle, calling it a wonderful remedy. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy in Athens, Ohio.
CARBOMNDALE and Daleton residents visit relatives while church events and school closings mark the week. A new pastor delivers a sermon. diphtheria illness concerns a family. YPRS officers are listed. Miss Florin Brooks dies prompting school dismissal. an article on fall kidney health advocates starting Peruna remedies.
Free Turnpikes ad proclaims Bronchini cures for lung disease asthma and cough. Mentions guaranteed relief with small bottles priced at 25 cents and a larger option for $0. J A Chine sells the product.
A garbled ad page promotes tobacco quit aids No-To-Bac and Cascarets with claims of cures and free samples. It references Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York, Cline's Pharmacy and One Minute Cough Cure with endorsements, prices and household health products aimed at readers seeking quick relief from coughs colds and digestive issues. It also mentions travel rates and a Halloween excursion with Ohio Central Lines and a merchandise ad for Magic Dyes.
Sealed proposals due by 2 pm on Monday November 15 1997 for twenty College Street Improvement bonds numbered 41 to 80 at 6 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds dated September 17 197? with first due March 1 1993 and semiannual payments at First National Bank Athens and Importers and Traders National Bank New York City. Bids must state price and accrued interest. bids unconditional. Village reserves right to reduce bond amount and reject all bids. Endorse as Bid for College Street Improvement Bonds. Village Clerk Golden. October to November 1 1997.
Legal notice recounts William Tedrow filing for divorce in Athens County Ohio on September 2 1807 against William Tedrow the scene alleging adultery habitual drunkenness willful absence neglect of duty and later dates. Mentions Ruth F. Tedrow as petitioner and admin notice to heirs and claimants. Attorneys listed with vague names and dates in Oct to Nov.
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