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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
Hyomei is presented as a natural treatment for catarrh claiming to cure thousands. The ad asserts relief from first breaths and total care, with Henderson-Crider in Athens offering refunds if a $1 outfit fails to cure. It warns against disease progression into the bronchial tubes.
A series of social and business visits are noted in Nelsonville with Columbus guest Charles Lehman and Buchtel visitor Elizabeth Inman among others. Delegates and locals including Frank Knox and J W Monahan were seen in town, while several residents planned trips to Santa Barbara and other destinations.
The district Methodist conference in Athens attracted clergy and locals, with Rev. B. F. Jackson and A. B. Faires in attendance. Numerous residents made short trips to Athens, Parkersburg, and nearby towns, while local events included injuries and illnesses, travel notes, and a death in Reedsville.
An Athens resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his father's kidney dis ease and back pain after heavy beef lifting caused stiffness. He bought two boxes at Henderson's drug store and reports improved health. Doan's Kidney Pills priced 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
G B Parker of Athens was a business visitor here Monday. Mr Nutter of Canaanville was a guest of G G Lewis of Athens with O O Lewis and family Sunday and Monday. Mrs Sarah Stewart returned last week after months away visiting Buchtel Luhrig and Guynville. Miss Nannie Stewart of Luhrig accompanied her home for a visit. Dr C B Taylor preached an interesting sermon here Sunday to a large audience. Rev McKay filled his regular appointment Sunday after several absences due to sickness and is much improved.
Hockingport mourns the death of 85 year old C. White, Troy township's oldest resident. Funeral services led by Rev. Jones of Coolville were held Wednesday forenoon, with burial in Hockingport cemetery.
Mrs Mabel Mingus was in Jacksonville on business while Mrs Olive Brookins spent Friday in Athens. Sherman Kinsel moves with family to Jackson county to establish a home. Rev Guy of Athens preached at the Christian church amid a large crowd. Harvey Wade bought an interest in the merry-go-round formerly owned by Herbert Mingus. Numerous local residents visited Athens and Glouster. school continues under Fred Wemmer. Daniel Crawford funeral held at Asbury. Guysville baseball team defeated Stewart 9 to 6 at Stewart, with lingering tensions noted. The community also saw visits from many families and updates on illness and daily life.
The community attended the funeral of Mrs. Cornwell in Athens on Sunday. Band members performed publicly on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Day of Chauncey visited here on Sunday.
L Stout was in Athens on business Monday. Brooks family improves property with a new fence. Arthur Brooks moved from Second Street to Storries Addition near Main Street. Nora French spent Monday at Luhrig with cousin Mrs Laura Quick. George Boling moved family from Front Street to Hesters on Main. Reba Snyder visited Josie Bobo at Zaleski last Thursday. Tommy Tope spends week at Harrisonville with relatives. Carrie Marquis returned from Marshfield where she stayed with Capitalin Saunders. Downard of Marshfield shopped in Mineral Monday. Ella Shannon of Marshfield guests Miss Jennie Alexander Monday evening. Latha of Oregon, visiting sister Mrs Graves, left Tuesday. Graves accompanied him to Athens. Latha made many friends here. Susie Hawk of Carbondale spent past week with cousin Mrs C V Hester. Parkersburg Oil Co leased land from Shrigler, King, Seward, Ely, Woods, Ligatfritz, Hawk, Mrs King and others and plans drilling soon.
Purveyors claim Burdock Blood Bitters will purify blood and improve health. Advice centers on simple eating, regular exercise, and cleanliness to maintain wellness, warning against impure blood as a cause of illness.
Nehemiah Arrén of Athens Ohio files for bankruptcy with court in Columbus Ohio. Hearing set for June 12 before Judge A C Thompson to determine petition and discharge eligibility. Notice sent to known creditors at their addresses. order requires publication in district newspaper.
A string of local social notes lists visits between Vigo Athens Guysville Steubart and Jackson towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Charles Blanvelt Edward Evans Miss Lon Riley Ella Shott Charles Nice and family move to Guysville. Rev Stewart family relocation and a sermon at the Presbyterian church plus travel to Marietta and Jacksonville are noted.
Charles Merrill of Little Hocking visited relatives nearby while Mrs. Viola Smith of Chillicothe stays with Mr. W. L. Petty. Several locals, including Naomi Conklin and Emmett Hayes, recently closed schools. Frank Brandeberry returned from oil fields in Texas and Louisiana to his home Friday. Mrs. Amelia Hatch remains seriously ill with several diseases.
Athens business directory entry for Newsom Embalmer and Undertaker located at 16 West Union Street. Operates since 1889 with two phone numbers listed as No. 84.
Keasy and Bumbai advertise as a budget grocery with a focus on saving money. The store lists miners supplies and a no tons line and provides Bell telephone contact 202 R.
A historic note describes a press shop run by Joe Johnson offering cleaning pressing and repairs near Fulton’s grocery store, highlighting local tailor services in the neighborhood.
For sale offered by G. W. Duffee includes one National Cash Register one Hallwood Cash Register and one light delivery wagon. Both phones listed.
Gage Photo Co advertises new Easter novelties and penny picture mounts. Wise's Studio is promoted for artistic photographs.
A fragmented note mentions LOOS Cream Paste as a cleaner for silver and notes related items including bands and cigar band trays. The reference emphasizes LOOS branding in a casual context.
Nukote advertised as an up-to-date finish and house beautifier that stains and finishes in one application. It offered a sample but restricted to adults with parental order for minors, listing HB. LL. Wheaton as contact.
A brief notice touts a local dry cleaning offer in Athens. It promises faded garments can be recolored at a small cost and invites residents to use the service in their own town. Phone contact is indicated.
An old ad from Henderson Crider Drug Co promotes pure ice cream flavors Straw berry and Lime. The brief notice lists the address 415-2 and urges customers to try the product today.
James Weaver and family near Beebe hosted guests. Rev. Jones preached at Centennial church Sunday. Mrs. Irena Petty, recently ill, shows slight improvement. Miss Naomi Conklin and Charles Richardson are visiting relatives in West Virginia.
Delmer Warren visited with Miss Ida Parsons and her grandparents Mr and Mrs B C Dye on Sunday. Mrs J H Fordham and children depart for West Virginia to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs George Lyon. Matson Russell and Elsa Dye visited cousin Rena Cohen of Piper. Anna Dye spent days with cousin Miss Alura Conant of Coolville and visited aunt Mrs Ilona Shirley of Lattridge before returning home Sunday.
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