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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1904
Page
5
Tomorrow shoppers in the garment department will find new seasonal tailoring, solid colors and mixtures in suits and coats. The store offers ladies, misses and children’s garments at prices across the board with a focus on stylish, modern dep artment stock.
A stylish catalog note highlights a beautiful collection of women’s waists in silk options Crepe de Chine Taffeta and Peau de soie and wool varieties Albatross Veilings French Flannel and Trecots. The piece urges every Athens woman to view the season’s production.
Mrs John V Wood spent Saturday in Columbus. John Wilhelm of Portsmouth visited Athens on business. F B Modie and wife visited Columbus relatives. Miss Nelle Scott left for Columbus for a week with kin. Dr H E Gladden moved his family to Woodland avenue house. Judge B Bright of Logan and James Zarley of Buchtel were here on business. Miss Jennie Bycroft from Shawnee guests of Mrs Gladden. L Harris moved near Vanderhoof to Dunn street. W H Daggett visiting relatives in Chillicothe. Dave Morrow of Bethany Colle W visited friends here. Mrs E M Jennings visiting Dr and Mrs Higgins at Sonora. Mrs E W Howe returned from Blanco. Mrs G D Read and Miss Will spend week with Mr Read at Zaleski. Mrs L Poston and son L D Poston in St Louis for world’s fair. F H McKay Logan postmaster/editor here Sunday. Mrs W R Moore and two daughters from Chillicothe visited. Earl S Clayton from Moundsville WV stayed with family. Miss Ethel Riley teaching shorthand in Tennessee visited. Dr J B Hant of Santa Monica en route east. Bery Stratton returned to Stewart after filling Will Burgoon’s place. H H Wickham returned from northwest Pacific trip. Mrs T B Warden left for New York City with daughter Mrs O E Smith to spend winter. Mr Warden to join after election. Dr F P McVay and Mrs B O Higley left for Columbus to attend Eastern Stars grand lodge. accompanied by Miss M M, Mrs W B Bentley and Mr Parker Rigg.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. I J Cheney & Co of Toledo advertise their product and claim the firm is honorable and capable of fulfilling obligations. The advertisement includes testimonials and mentions Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs H Welch departed Thursday to join Mrs W L Kessinger of Kansas City in St Louis for a visit to the exposition.
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal wheezing cough and bronchitis. The ad claims the medicine cures consumption advanced stages and cures persistent throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles are free and bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00 dollars guaranteed by W H McKee.
Saturday visitors include J P Wood and Dr Biddle in Columbus with Miss Dora Gist Miss Nelle Scott and Mrs W B Lawrence plus Miss Harriett Carpenter In town are Chas and Henry Cameron for business Lenna Smith returns from Columbus trip E D Sayre and wife depart for St Louis world fair Mr and Mrs Floyd Crider visit J M Wood and family Athenians host October reception in Oline building Dancing and refreshments Charles Root succeeds T A Snyder at Messenger Herald printing department change of joiner from Athenians boy to Champlain Printing Co Columbia event.
Vintage ad notes boy’s overcoats for ages 3 to 8 and up to 16 years. Styles include double-lire and belted backs with graceful lines. Prices range from 2.50 to 7.50 dollars, with larger sizes described as roomy and well trimmed.
A department store display touts a wide selection of carpets including all wool ingrains Wilton velvets tapestries Axminsters and body Brussels praised for durability and low cost when bought at Zenner's.
We offer a wide selection of rugs including Axminsters Wiltons Velvets and Smyrnas with a focus on future purchases. This week features a special price of 14.25 for a 9x12 tapestry rug and emphasizes uniform low prices and careful buying.
Athens shoppers gain an up to date line of lace curtains including Nottingham Cluny Brussels Bonne Temme and Ruffled Bobonet. The sale promises a rare chance to buy fresh drapery options for homes and windows.
Fragmentary text argues that women should avoid certain things, criticizing failure as a fault. It then shifts to a soap advertisement praising EASY TASK SOAP as a pure laundry soap made from enamel not oil, claiming price five cents per bar and urging purchase at the grocer.
Clarke's Real Estate at No North Court Street faces ageing issues tied to Adams Express. Property status and local concerns prompt review by neighbors and business owners.
Probate Judge announces filings of final and second final accounts for multiple estates. Executors Gibbes Gibbs Isaac A Gibbs and E A Dutton report first and final accounts for Sores Humphrey. A W Aliom handles second and final for Margaret Morrison. James Ferrell outlines first and final for Catherine Ferrell. Daniel Fleming administers the estate of Anna L Brown with final note October 20 1904.
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