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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
3
A promotional piece extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments affecting backache nerves and menstrual pain. It cites testimonials from Miss F. Orser of Boston and Miss Pearl Ackers of Nashville praising relief and weight gain, and urges women to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Business leaders in Athens press for a seasonal street cleaning plan and a sprinkling wagon to curb dust from Court Street. They seek free water from the Board of Public Affairs, facing limits on supply and a push for stricter usage rules and possible inspections.
Hiarl H. Haning, reelected treasurer of Ohio University, moved his office from the Alderman Block to the O U Treasurer's office in the Court House. He is settled and ready to greet visitors. Attorney H G Stalder remains in the Alderman Block for now and may relocate later.
An old advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxa tive Honey and Tar as a cough syrup that opens the bowels to expel cold from the system. It claims to relieve coughs colds croup and whooping cough and notes that children like it. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Fine large frame two story house with one acre in Athens. 28.28 feet. six rooms. two hallways. two porches. cellar. plumbed for hot and cold water. gas. wired for electric lights. New and well finished. Must pay at once. Contact Carl W. Hayes Stewart 6. 4-13-124.4. -19 and 26wk.
The coal strike leaves Hocking Valley mines shut and empty coal cars returning home. With over 11,000 cars totaling 83 miles if lined up, storage space will be strained as the system has less than 225 miles of second track. Only one other railroad has more equipment per mile of line.
Mr J S Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa reports week long grip with aches and congestion. He used Chamberlains Cough Remedy with Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and quickly recovered. Sold by W H McKee.
An old notice touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a mild cathartic that expels cold from the system and clears phlegm. It claims relief from coughs colds croup whooping cough and is suitable for children and adults. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The Grand jurymen report Monday May 14 with names including W S Blackwood Athens township J M Howard Trimble Jesse Warren Athens Bruce Donaldson Athens Oliver Hill Ames H C Stephenson York Sile Scott Lee E E Drury Trimble F T Murphy Trimble P Hewitt Waterloo Albert Edwards Trimble Roy Redding Lodi John Malone York W R Goddard Bern C E Snyder Troy Petit jurors report Monday May 21 names include George F Boyles York township Henry McVey Waterloo Frank Safreed Troy R M Patterson Alexander Mason Andrews Alexander Eph Stratton Trimble Richard Harris Trimble Charles Parker Alexander James Young Waterloo W H Parks York Albert Keirns York Albert Keirns Ames L L Tippett Dover M A Noyes Carthage Chas W Drake Athens Sam Howe York Edward McVay Lee L S Carpenter York Herbert H Henry Ames An adjourned February grand jury session will meet Monday April 23 to complete its labors.
Dr H T Phillips formerly practiced in Jerseyville for six years and has moved to Athens. He has a temporary office in the Cline building and will remain there until mid June, then occupy suites in the Athens National Bank building. His family has moved to Athens and will reside on Grosvenor Street.
Mrs C B Earnest of Jersey Shore Pa credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with a full recovery from five weeks bedridden illness. She reports being able to work and shop again without pain after using the remedy. The testimonial urges women to cure kidney problems to end suffering and maintain health.
Washington reports Hon. M. A. Daugherty of Columbus says Ohio will field a presidential candidate at the next national convention. He indicates Senator Foraker is the likely choice, as Secretary Taft appears destined for the supreme bench.
Nelsonville April 21 The Sophomore class of the high school enjoys botany as flowers bloom and hills stay muddy. Between 5 and 6 each evening crowds of students return from botanizing trips with flowers and worn shoes while clothes need mending. They seem to enjoy the work and the recreation.
Elizabeth M. Cremond, a Boston trained nurse with nine years of hospital and private case experience, writes that Vinci cod liver oil emulsion revived her after extreme overwork and illness. She endorses it for strength, appetite, sleep, and organ health. Local druggist W. H. McKee offers a money back guarantee if Vinci fails.
Nelsonville reports Arthur Robinson, a high school student, mashed a finger badly while working at the brick factory. He left school Thursday, started work Tuesday, and after the accident he plans to return to classes Monday.
Provincial Constable Lanorgan describes catching a severe cold while tracking a burglar in a forest swamp last fall. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a complete cure after using two small bottles and notes it relieves coughs and colds faster than other treatments. Sold by W. H. McKee.
Orbiston April 21 Thomas Hoffman is recovering after an accident caused by Claud Grinstead who jumped on his back. Hoff man nearly died before doctors treated him with a stimulant, then his condition improved though he bears a badly strained back.
Mrs Alexander of Mary Me reports Dr King s New Life Pills are the best remedy she ever tried for keeping the stomach liver and bowels in perfect order. She says they are painless purifiers that infuse new life and are guaranteed by W H McKee druggist at 25 cents.
A group known as the Regulars at the Herrold corner clashed with Jim Nero and another man outside W. 5. Blackwood's grocery. Nero was shoved through a 2 by 5 foot window pane. No injuries, but damages were paid and both sides laughed at the incident.
Examinations for Elementary Certificates occur on the first Saturday of each month in Athens. High School and Special Certificates exams take place on the first Saturday in September December March and June. Additional tests are in Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster on May June and July Saturdays. Boxwell exams in Athens and Guysville on the third Saturday in April and in Athens and Glouster on the second Saturday in a. By order of the Board of Examiners.
A long list of questions across physiology grammar geography United States history orthography arithmetic and more. Topics include bones composition respiration kidneys liver circulation and senses. syntax rules and sentence types. geographic coordinates oceans rivers and cities. colonial and presidential history. spelling pronunciation and arithmetic problems. The text assigns varied tasks and example problems for students.
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