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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
4
A fragment from the Athens Messenger lists subscription rates and terms, noting prepaid options and county coverage. The ad highlights paid in advance terms and references Beral ScoBScription rates.
Three years ago a heavy April snowstorm mirrored this April, with a strong fruit crop nationwide. The piece weighs on bond interest, university expansion, tax fairness, and political maneuvering as Athens sees rising housing demand, construction, and calls for stern assessor conduct to enforce duties.
A Leesville, Indiana resident, W H Brown, credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life after a fatal prognosis. He suffered from asthma before relief and recovery followed. The advertisement claims cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip and lists a $1.00 price guaranteed by W H £ 6, Druggist.
W. E. Bratton was arrested Saturday evening by Sheriff Murphy on information from Washington D. H. authorities for skipping a $15 board bill and giving a $50 check that bounced. He was captured on passenger train No 4 at the point and jailed until Sunday when Clarksburg firm honored the check, settled with the landlord, and Bratton was released. He then left for West Virginia. Bratton, well dressed, faced arrest over the unpaid check presented in good faith.
Ruth Hamilton aged 85 died at Athens state hospital on Sunday after long confinement as an inmate. Her remains were shipped to Cadiz for burial.
The seventeen days old daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Adkins died Saturday night at the parents home on West Union street. Funeral services were held Sunday at the house and interment made in the new cemetery.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Newcome died Saturday at their home. Funeral services were held Monday in the Catholic church, with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
At chapel exercises the university students enthusiastically passed a resolution drawn by Prof. B O Higley. The measure applauds President Ellis and Senator D H Moore for securing the special appropriation for Ohio University.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana faced a severe stomach and liver ailment his physicians could not ease. He recommended Dr. King’s New Life Pills and his wife found quick relief and was ultimately cured. The pills cost 25 cents at McKee’s Drug Store.
Amos Hixson of near Millfield noted whippoorwills began singing earlier than usual this year in Athens. The first song appeared Saturday about nine days before the traditional 18th to Witching of April window, spanning the onset of spring.
I express sincere thanks and profound gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy during the brief illness and untimely death of my beloved companion Elia John C Blake of Albany O.
Advertisement touts Bucklen’s Amnica Salve as best for burns, sores, bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, skin eruptions and piles. Sold by W. H. McKee Druggist with a 24 cent price and satisfaction guarantee.
A Buffalo New York dealer Wheeler Holden Co seeks White Oak Car Stock to fill current orders. The firm invites sellers to present inventory and offers the highest marked price for ready materials.
Notice to teachers schedules examinations on the first Saturday of April May Jane July and on the third Saturday of August. May exams at Athens and Guysville June at Athens and Nelsonville July at Athens and Gloutier Boxwell at Athens and Stewart on the third Saturday April and at Athens on the second Saturday of May. Aaron Grady Secretary.
Fares offered March 1 to April 30 by the Hocking Valley railroad and connections to California North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho and intermediate territory. For rates stop-overs and side trips call or address ticket agents of the H V R R Co.
W P Hoisington of Ames township pleaded guilty to beating a balking horse on March 28. He was fined five dollars and costs totaling twelve dollars, paid in court. Hoisington vowed the horse would stay balked if it balks again.
A formal petition by residents of Athens County seeks to establish a new county road along a described route in Lodi and nearby lands. The document lists landowners including Ellis Brown J W Bobo Peter Finsterwald Amanda Finsterwald E G Angell and Charles Kelley and requests proceedings to vacate portions of the old road where replaced by the new. Dated February 29 with principal petitioner William Bobo and a April 14 reference.
Mrs Ella Crouch wife of Isaiah Crouch and former Athens resident died Monday at her Greenfield home from catarrhal pneumonia at age 33. She leaves a husband a son eleven. Funeral services were held in Pleasanton after relatives brought the body from Athens. Attendants included J E Rowles and F I Rowles of Akron. Dr W L Slovz of Athens M E church officiated. Formerly Miss Ella Rowels she was well known in eastern county.
A historical survey notes skepticism about married men pursuing independent business ventures. It discusses social norms, family responsibility, and perceived constraints on finances and time within household life. The piece highlights the tension between entrepreneurship and domestic duties.
Hiram Cronk of Onedin County New York is the last surviving member of 576 622 who enlisted in the War of 1812 at age 104.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a severe illness with yellow skin and pain. After three physicians gave up, he used Electric Bitters and saw rapid improvement after one bottle with ongoing three week use. He claims the product saved him from death and notes its availability at W. H. McKee's drug store for 50 cents guaranteed.
Marriage license entries list Isaac W. McCune and Gertie Phil lips Kimberly Willard D. Phillips and Etta Hans berry Trimble John J Elam Coshocton and Caro line Sofa Glouster Sherman White Hocking county and Etta Mace Mineral Earl B. Holmes and Clara Carpenter Albany.
The following pupils have been neither absent nor tardy during the past month Orland Oxley Walter Porter George Robey Joseph Miller Hallie Hawkins Marie Calvert Ina Beverage Faye Johnson Marie Rardin.
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