Praise for Dr O B Wood as Athens State Hospital Trustee
The Pomeroy Leader notes Dr O B Wood of Logan is appointed trustee of the Athens State Hospital for the insane by Governor Hart. It lauds his Meigs County roots, medical practice at Pomeroy, and calls him honest, capable, and suited for hospital leadership. It also says he could have been superintendent and hopes for recognition of his abilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. 8. Wood
Logan
Athens State Hospital
Athens Hospital
Harris
Wood
Dr Shoop Restorative Promises Spring Energy Boost
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as a genuine tonic to tired nerves and sluggish circulation. It claims indoor winter life stagnates liver and kidneys and weakens the heart, urging a few weeks of use for noticeable daily improvements. Sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Death at Bishopville in Homer township pioneer
Glouster Ohio April 4 John Shaner aged 81 died at his daughter Mrs William Grubb near Bishopville Thursday morning He was an early Homer township settler The funeral was at 3 pm Friday at his home Rev B F Jackson delivered the sermon and interment followed in Bishopville cemetery He is survived by three children Birch Shaner Mrs William Grubb and EB N Shaner of Zanesville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch Shaner
William Grubb
Hishopville
EB. N. Shaner
Zanesville
M. W. Balderson
Amesville
Jud Linscott
Er. K&. Drury
Will
United States Cavalry
Philippine Islands
William Zimmers
Lillie Braddock
Morgan Lewis
Hurley Wells
Ramona
Oklahoma
Clyde Harper
Wells
Funeral Held for Hon. S. W. Starks in Charleston
Prominent African American figures gathered in Charleston West Virginia to honor Hon. S. W. Starks with a 2 PM funeral service. Athens attendees included Mr and Mrs E C Berry Mr and Mrs Alex Bell Miss Marie Bell and Mr John Campbell along with Miss Cunningham of Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
S. W. Starks
Athens
E. C. Berry
Alex Bell
Marie Bell
John Campbell
Cunningham
Chillicothe
Four Girls Restore Health with Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound
Four young women describe their recovery after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They report improved health, strength, and relief from symptoms, praising the remedy's effects and urging others to try it.
Facts for Sick Women: Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills and is claimed to have cured thousands. The ad invites sick women to write Mrs Pinkham for advice and lists ailments such as displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and backache. Address Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dawley and Linton Wed in Probate Court Ceremony
Clarence Dawley and Margaret Linton were united in marriage at the probate court this morning by Mayor Hedges. Both reside in Coolville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Dawley
Margaret Linton
Hedges
Coolville
Athens Visitors and Local Notices From Marshfield
Marion bound Frank Townsend family left for Marion for several weeks. J H Boden of Athens circulated among friends. James Clinton joined B O railroad with three men in the office. Mrs Jeff Herron buried at M P church in a largely attended service. Other Athens visitors include F G Hoodlett George Turner and wife and Mrs Knowlton visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Hoodlett
Athens
George Turner
Jacksonville
Newton Russell
J. G. Tedrick
M. E Church
Dowler Church
Orland Beverage
Salem
Frank Townsend
Hazel
Elizabeth
Marion
D. H. Six
Cash
Pedigo
Lola Martin
Lester Branley
Lubing
William Foster
Everett Knowlton
John Ross
Liza Creighton
Columbus
N. E. McClure
P. L. Shannon
J. H. Boden
James Clinton
John and
Edhannon
Jeff Herron
M. P
Death of Tiny Child In Jersey County
Emmett Raymond five months old, only child of Mr and Mrs E A, died at his grandfather J H Carsey's home two miles west of Jerseyville Sunday from stomach trouble. Funeral held today at 1 o'clock from the Christian church in Jerseyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Raymond
E. A. Aoa
J. H. Carsey
Jerseyville
Christian Church
Old Athens newspapers reveal early Messenger history
Albany Ohio April 4 special to win A Brown a town resident holds old papers documents and a 150 year old German Bible. He recounts the Hocking Valley Gazette pre 1840 editor Abraham Van Voorhes first Whig Athens county representative later renamed Athens Messenger and owned by N H and A J Van Voorhes. He notes his mother Almyra Van Voorhes was a writer printer in the Messenger office and his brother William Van Brown was Messenger foreman killed in army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Messenger
Hocking Valley Gazette
Abraham van Voorhes
Athens County
Hocking Valley
Mr. Brown
Almyra van Voorhes
Austin W. Brown
Messenger Office
William van Brown
Funeral Held for Mrs Clara Hutchens in Marshfield
Funeral services for Mrs Clara Hutchens of Luhrig were held Friday at 10 30 in Marshfield. The deceased died March 31 at her home from consumption and is survived by her husband and two daughters. Rev Tedrick conducted the rites.
Fruit Not Killed In Athens After Cold Snap
A Messenger reporter surveyed residents about fruit damage from recent cold weather. Non examiners said all buds were killed while careful observers found peach blossoms intact, suggesting the usual fruit crop if further freezing does not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Plan to Fight Disease With Mio na Stomach Remedy
Henderson-Crider promotes Mio na stomach tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure indigestion. The ad claims Mio na strengthens the digestive tract, increases gastric juice flow, and helps nourish the body without purgatives. A 50 cent box is offered with risk on the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Henderson-Crider
Pin Found In Back Of Findlay Man
For several days George Parker in Findlay Ohio felt an unusual itching sensation on his back. He was constantly scratching and on Sunday his fingers struck a sharp point. A physician removed a pin about an inch long from his back and Parker does not know how it got there.
Weber couple welcomed a son on April 6
Mr and Mrs R WM Weber of Lancaster street celebrated the birth of a baby boy weighing 11 pounds born Monday April 6 at their home or nearby hospital according to the county birth notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. WM. Weber
Lancaster Street
Glouster Notes of People and Events in Northwest Ohio
Glouster visitors and residents engage in travel births and weddings. Dulaney heads to Kissimmee Florida to join family while Henry Robinson plans to make Moxahala home. Charles Parks and Charles Bealles head to Moscow Idaho for lumber work. Local social life includes church guild meetings and Redmen lodge visits, with marriages, illnesses, and travel shaping the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. P. Dulaney
Kissimere
Florida
Henry Robinson
Moxahala
Charles Parks
Charles Bealles
Moscow
Idaho
Local Notables and Health News From Glouster Area
Master Arthur Lawrence of Coolville visits sister Mies Mage at Mrs Ida Wedge home. Ed Kientz from Ohio State University spends spring vacation here. J M Allen of Columbus visits his mother Mrs Amanda Allen between trains. Elijah Bryson returns from Harrisburg mine for family visit. Mr Dyson considers moving to Harrisburg but prefers Glouster as a residence. Supt M M Bryson assists in Athens teachers exam. Measles epidemic affects city schools with several serious cases and some infant afflictions, no fatalities yet. A McDonald buys a Wild Wagoner stable horse from George Joseph of Hemlock after weeks of negotiations. Several Glouster teachers take Athens exam. Ruth Shaner of Chesterhill also tests. Mrs James McKee of Oakdale dies of tuberculosis, survived by husband and four children. funeral by Rev B F Jackson at residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lawrence
Coolville
Mies Mage
Ida Wedge
Ed Kientz
Ohio State University At
Columbus
J. M. Allen
Clark Grave Vault Company
Amanda Allen
Elijah Bryson
Harrisburg
Dyson
Glouster
M. M. Bryson
Athens
A. McDonald
George Joseph
Hemlock
Casale Richards
Beasie Richards
Florence Andrews
Esta Cunnigham
Ruth Shaner
Chesterhill
Athena
James McKee
Oakdale
B. F. Jackson
Death Was On His Heels By Pneumonia Near Death
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers West Virginia describes a near fatal pneumonia attack in 1906 with a severe cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for rapid relief after using two and a half bottles, claiming it cured his cough and lung disease. Available at McKee’s Drug Store in 50cc bottles for $1 with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
W. Va
Ile
Dr. King
McKee's
Death at Greens Run Glouster Ohio
John Simons aged resident of Greens Run died during a visit in New Straitsville on Saturday morning. Undertaker Andrews brought the body from New Straitsville to Greens Run. Funeral services were held at Greens Run church at 12 30 p m with Rev W H Boden of Athens delivering the sermon. Interment followed in Chauncey cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
John Simons
Greens Run
New Straitsville
Andrews
W. H. Boden
Athens
Chauncey Cemetery
Grape juice promotion at Henderson-Crider Drug Co fountain
An advertisement touts grape juice as a healthy palate pleasing drink and invites customers to try it at the Henderson-Crider Drug Co fountain. The piece includes a catalog-like caption 4-8-2.
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Pomeroy Paper
Athens State Hospital For
Bishopville
John Shaner
That City
Dophire
Lillian Ross
East
B4th Street
New York
Katharine Craig
Lafayette St
Denver
Col
Marie Stoltzman
Laurel
Ellen M. Olson
N. East St
Kewance
Dawley-Linton
Marshfield
O. B. Conkey
Oak Hill
H. P. Hoodlett
William Hutchins
Cincinnati
Lizgiemish
Diantha Kester
Mineral
James H. Jones
George Mace
Edwin A. Brown
Albany
Albany, O
Towin A. Brown
B. Smith
John Vercoe
Charles Vercoe
Amherst McDonald
D. R. Lewis
Sugar Creek
John Harrington
Derthick
Charles Bookman
Williiam Clark
Ind
Lanier Dixon
E. Atias
Ladies’ Guild
Church of Christ
Blanch Brown
Jennie Walace
Nancy Palmer
Carrie Jones
Rachael Jenkins
Rita Crawford
Nellie Allen
Lena Campbell
Maud Parrar
Mark Dean
George Marvin
New Lexington
Order of Redmen
William James
Vinton
James
Athens County Infirmary
Clifford Kern
Warsaw
G. H. Kern
O. H. Harper
Corning
Shawnee
Consumers Brewing Company
Newark
F. W. Fenneken
Louise Dana
Bud Coulehan
John Collins
Clyde Price
Chester Til
EB. Pedicord
New Lexington Buhday
Harry Dutro
Charles Vereoe
John
Thomas
James Vercoe
Ed Reese
Nelsonville
David Williams
Charles Grandy
Trimble
Death
Henderson-Crider Drug CO
Phamberlaing
Chamberlain Madicine Co
Chamberlain
J. Urquhart
Zephyr
Ontario
Gough
Oxfords
Fede
Wiltshire
Vance
Dresden
Vance Shoe Co
Wheeling, W. VA
Hastings
South Court
J. D. Brown
W. B. Golden
the Bank of Athens
Athens, Ohio
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