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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
11
A list of new acquisitions for the year includes works by Green, Hale, Kipling, London, Wharton, Zola and many others. Notable entries feature Doyle, Zola, Wilde, and Wharton among numerous authors, with multiple copies of certain titles such as Jane Cable and The Prayer of Pam.
A Manitoba editor endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as gentle and effective for common biliousness from a sedentary life. The note claims the tablets clear the digestive tract and mentions Sibetco Lash in a brief aside.
Nelsonville residents urge county commissioners to add another span over the Hocking river. Frustrated by inaction they plan legal action to halt dirt embankments and seek removal of obstructions, with a meeting planned and courts as a last resort if needed.
A Pasco Georgia reader lauds Champerlain’s Cough Remedy as the best medicine for whooping cough in their family. The notice states the remedy is safe and sure and lists local sellers W H McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey as distributors.
A dated hotel arrivals report records guests at the Palmer Berry Athens Ohio House Elk and related hotels. Names include O. D. Wallace Nelsonville Tony Elias Glouster Orville Cottrille Charles Hartley Marshfield, W. E. Swearingen Columbus and many others from Parkersburg Marietta Cincinnati Lancaster and beyond.
Mr. Clayton stated in his manuscript that township officers attending the April 11 road meeting faced compensation by law, but the compositor omitted the line in Thursday's edition. County commissioners are expected to review the matter.
Real estate deals reported in Athens and Athens township include W L Woogerd to James Thorn ton for lot 265 and other transfers with varied considerations. Notable parcels include J M Goodspeed acquiring lots 1002 and 1003 for no stated price, and James Henry purchasing lots 118 and 120 for 7500 dollars in section 26. Others list small sums or no consideration.
Mrs. Sarah A. Cole of Dover Delaware reports long term rheumatism relief after two years with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. She notes rest and sleep return and says many friends have tried it with success. Sold by W H McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
Athens struggles to restore street and commercial electrical service after high water outages. Nelsonville and Marietta plants are down, other cities report widespread outages. The Athens plant runs at low voltage for commerce, but street lights demand high voltage with moisture-free generators to avoid short circuits. An expert confirms officials are pursuing proper remedies.
Ninety three applicants attended the county teachers examination held last Saturday in this city. The one conducted on the first Saturday monthly drew extra applicants as many country schools close for the year and teachers seek certificates early.
Willy Hagan pitched five innings in his first game for the Medics against Otterbein in Westerville. He struck out nine and delivered a consistent, reliable performance praised by the Ohio Sun as showing he can be trusted at all times.
Officials in Athens and Washington counties continue to search for Charles Male, sought for seriously wounding Leonard Harris at an Easter celebration near Cutler. Reports of capture proved false. Harris lays in Marietta hospital recovering as doctors say neck injuries may not be complete.
William Henry of Chattanooga Tennessee suffered rheumatism in his left arm with muscle weakness. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm and wrapping the arm in flannel at night, the pain faded and strength returned within three weeks with no recurrence. The Brton Drug Co. of Chauncey advertises the remedy.
Four University students will speak in the Grosvenor Prize Debate in the College Auditorium on Saturday at 8 pm. Admission is free with General C. H. Grosvenor presenting a $25 gold prize to the winners. The event was postponed from March 14 due to the flood and will last about an hour with music. General Grosvenor will attend to award the prize.
Governor Andrew L. Harris spoke to the Association of Assistant Physicians of Ohio State Hospitals for the Insane advising careful duties and humane treatment. Dr. George W. Stockton welcomed attendees at the Columbus state hospital noting duties and discipline between assistants and superintendents.
A Saturday reception at Miss Nellie Van Vorhes’s home hosted Trialpha members their patronesses Pi Beta Phi active chapter alumni and four university fraternities. Miss Barnaby a Kappa Alpha Theta official inspected Trialpha and attended with out of town guests Miss Barnaby Cleveland and Mrs T A Jones Jackson.
The paint is described as made right and widely recommended by top painters who trust its quality and performance.
Gen. C. H. Grosvenor and Major J. M. Welch returned Thursday from Cincinnati after attending the Loyal Legion monthly meeting. Grosvenor is a presidential candidate for the Ohio Commandery with Capt. Monfort opposing. Election set for May 1 at the annual meeting.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Castle of Garden accompany Dr L Orr to Columbus where Mrs Castle will undergo an appendicitis operation at Grant Hospital.
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