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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1895
Page
7
Local society notes list numerous visits and guests in Athens with Miss Lenna Smith Miss Sadie Roach Miss Clara Lowry and Miss Ada Pickett among those traveling or hosting. Various residents travel for study work attend funerals or join families in nearby towns. Public notices include school pay and new telephone card counts.
Mrs Mary W Bartlett longtime Athens resident and widow of William D Bartlett died Saturday morning from apoplexy after months of partial paralysis She aged 79 with two daughters Julia and Addie now Mrs W M Kurtz The funeral was held Sunday at 3 pm at the family home with Rev Dr Powell officiating
The opening meeting of the Republican campaign in Athens county will be held in Athens on Tuesday afternoon, October 8th. Gov. McKinley and Gen. Grosvenor will address the audience, urging support for a tariff system protecting workers and manufacturers. The event aims to mobilize voters for a GOP victory in November and the resultant U S Senate and presidential implications.
The reopening services of the M E church last Sunday both morning and evening drew full houses despite heat. A souvenir program, choir from Presbyterian help, and a sermon by Rev Earl Cranston highlighted the event. Evening services matched the morning in warmth and reception. Contributions totaled 45.50.
The Canaan township Sunday school convention will be held at Clark’s chapel on Saturday Oct 12. An interesting programme is being prepared.
The item mix reviews Earl Woodworth’s typhoid recovery under Drs. Alderman and Biddle and praises good health, then showcases Shaffer & Co clothing and Cline's Pharmacy remedies, including Syrup of Figs and One Minute Cough Cure, with a note on Dem mass meeting ticketing from Athens to Columbus. Cline’s Pharmacy promotes Shaw’s Pure Malt Whiskey as wholesome.
Old papers offered for five cents per dozen at the Messenger and Heron office. Fresh bread available at Pickering's Restaurant.
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