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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1903

Page

3

Vanderhoof Social Notes Reflect Local Visits and Work

Susie Jeffers returns home from Pleasanton after weeks away. Aunt Harriet Hull of Lyda visits friends. Mrs. Halastaney of Snowville stays with sister Mrs. W. O. Stout. Grandson Don Chase from Pomeroy visits as guests of Jos. Chase and wife. Frank Chase and family visit C. E. Chase. Local residents attend school and farm work with neighbors. Minor injuries, carpentry work, and church appointments noted.

Harriet Hull Lyda Halastaney Snowville W. O. Stout Jos. Chase Don Chase Pomeroy Frank Chase Toppers Plains C. E. Chase Charles Jeffers Austin Harris Lottridge Leander Harris Athens John Cowen Success W. M. Jeffers Chester Barber M. A. Noyes Jos. Lant Harve McAfee Parkersburg Carl Baits Rev. Reed U. B Dennis Gander Coolville Eaton Chase Lester Clark Stewart

Millfield Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend

Will James and family of Sandy Ridge visited relatives in town. Youths attended a poverty social at Chauncey. A box supper is planned at A. W. Russell's home on Friday evening May 1. Lena Latimer stayed with her grandmother on Oregon Ridge, Erwin Sanders was home for Sunday, Cecil and Charlie Hanlin travelled to Gallipolis, Rev. Newton will preach at Union church next Saturday and Sunday evenings.

Will James Sandy Ridge Chauncey A. W. Russell Lena Latimer Oregon Ridge Messrs Cecil Charlie Hanlin Gallipolis Rev Newton Union

Local Notes From Hockingport Hall

Mrs. A Wells improves after illness. Mrs. Fred Stone and Chicago visitors stay with Del Stone. Sed Humphrey visited cousin’s home. Lew Humphrey listed. Clara Wells of Parkersburg spent time at her old home. Mrs. Chas Dunfee visited sister Mrs Barriss. Edson Bailey and wife moved to the Ruth place. Mrs. Thomas of Pennsylvania was brought for burial. Mrs Zohm of W Va visited Mrs Duatton.

Sed. Humphrey Lew Humphrey Clara Wells Parkersburg Chas. Dunfee Barriss Edson Bailey Ruth Place Thomas Pennsylvania Zohm W. Va

Marshfield Social Roundup Includes Bridal Shower and Visits

The week in Marshfield features a bridal shower for Clarence Knowlton and his wife at Mrs. Baker’s home. Mrs. Rev. A. E. Black visits her mother Mrs. McCracken in Corning. Several locals travel to Columbus for the wedding of Miss Mable Stright to Mr. Brooks of Columbus.

Clarence Knowlton Rev A. E. Black Mrs. McCracken Corning

Jacksonville News Briefs and Local Mentions

Dr Koons moved his family to Glouster last week. Robert Green returned to his former bakery post in Columbus. James Coe looked after business in Guernsey county. An Epworth League program thrilled Sunday attendees. Ed Wemmer’s son suffered a deep head gash. Dr Stamm sewed the wound and the boy recovers well. Rev Gibbs of Albany will lead Jacksonville Methodist work. first sermon next Sunday. Memorial sermon for the Forresters by Rev Tedrick of Perryton next Sunday afternoon. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs George Bernard on Thursday. Mrs Amand Straw and daughter Della visit MecCuneville. Stella Chate of the O U spent Sunday at home.

Dr. Koons Glouster Robert Green Ziegler Columbus James Coe Guernsey County Epworth League Ed. Wemmer Della MecCuneville Stella Chate The O.U Sunady

After Four Months in Bed Powersville Ky April 27

Mia J Monson of Powersville Kentucky states she was bedridden for four months with acute kidney trouble and painful side, smoke smothering spells, and faintness. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills she recovered, regularly works again, and remains free of pain.

Powersville J. J. Monson Dodd

Green Seal paint advertised by Wheaton firms

Purity claims emphasize fewer coats and longer life. Green Seal is presented as the pure paint for sale by W. L. Wheaton and H. L. Wheaton. The text also mentions a curious document allegedly showing an order to kill General Otis, signed by Aguinaldo, found among papers captured from Philippine insurgents.

W. L. Wheaton Otis Aguinaldo

Not Called For at Athens Ohio Post Office

The list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Athens Ohio post office Monday April 27 includes Bay J E Bowles Irene F Crawford J M Dur Julia Dean Ninnie Dailey Ollie Dowler George Ford Luella Hearn Clar ence Mathes Dick Morgan Leig Starkey Corn Strawn Louis Rowell G W Weeom Herbert. Persons calling for these letters should say they were advertised. C D Gist Postmaster.

Athens Ohio Bay J. E Bowles Irene Crawford J. M Dur Julia Dean Ninnie Dailey Ollie Dowler George Ford Luella Hearn Clarence Mathes Morgan Leig Starkey Corn Strawn Louis Rowell G. W Weeom Herbert C. D. Gist

Paint With A Purpose In A Long Felt Need

Green Seal Liquid Paint fills a long felt want and is advertised as the right choice after the turmoil surrounding the passage of the Chinese exclusion law. Treasury department officials have noted a large hole in the law’s effects.

Treasury Department

Green Seal Liquid Paint Endorsed for Safe Use

A consumer advisory urges choosing Green Seal Liquid Paint for safer indoor use. The message promotes lower fumes and improved air quality, highlighting certifications and long term health considerations for households and projects.

Excursion Sunday To Middleport Gallipolis And Pt Pleasant

Excursion Sunday May 3 via Ohio Central Lines fare 1.25 to Middleport Gallipolis and Point Pleasant and return. Special train going and returning. Call on agents for time of trains and full particulars.

Ohio Central Lines Middeport Gallipolis Pt. Pleasant

Blood Wine testimonial from Essex Junction man

Gilbert Harris of Essex Junction Vermont credits Blood Wine with saving his life after a severe liver congestion left him emaciated and unable to walk a short distance. He reports rapid relief within minutes of first dose and subsequent recovery to a robust 185 pounds with solid appetite and energy.

Mr. Harris

Blood Wine Improves Ill Patient After Nine Years

A sick individual describes nine years of gradual decline and debility then credits twenty five pound weight gain and restored health after eighteen months of using Blood Wine. The testimonial notes initial skepticism but gives permission to publish details for advertising purposes.

Testimonial quoted by Mrs Henry Brillon in Connecticut

A testimonial from Mrs Henry Brillon of No Grosvenordale Conn is cited as a public interest note advising use of the testimonial to benefit the public.

Henry Brillon No. Grosvenordale Conn

Cured In Sixteen Days From Severe Lung Ailment

Mr. Frank Wooley of Central Avenue Albany narrates a December illness that began with a severe cold and lung pains. He claims Blood Wine stopped the cough after one bottle and cured him within sixteen days, with no remaining lung distress.

Frank Wooley Central Avenue Albany N. Y Wm. Sautter North Pearl Street Abany

Blood Wine Said To Restore Health Of Local Officer

Hamilton Ohio officer H A Metcalf, a longtime liceman, credits Blood Wine with reversing rapid weight loss and chronic stomach trouble after doctors failed. He reports improvement after three bottles and a fourth for good measure, and urges others to try the remedy.

H. A. Metcalf Hamilton Ohio

Blood Wine touted as cure by statistician

An advertisement presents J Harmon Smith as endorsing Blood Wine, claiming it cures a larger percentage of diseases by removing the blood’s cause. It argues most illnesses originate in blood and promises permanent relief, noting the medicine costs 50 cents.

America J. Harmon Smith

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief and Cure

Notice of Appointment. Estate of Wallace W. Starr deceased. Kate Windsor has been appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Wallace W. Starr, late of Athens County, Ohio, deceased. Dated April 13, 1908. April 16 to 90 63.

Wallace W. Starr Athens County Ohio Kate Windsor

Annual meeting Grand Lodge I. O. F. at Lronton May 18 19

One fare for round trip good returning May 23 via Hocking Valley Railroad. Local riders may travel to Lronton for the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge I. O. F. with return on May 23.

Grand Lodge I. 0. O. F Lronton Hocking Valley R

Blood Wine Praises From Fall River Mother

Mrs Sam Fanning at 225 Hall Street Fall River Mass credits Blood Wine with strengthening her after childbirth saying it relieved backaches and kept her four children healthy she bought six bottles and recommends it highly.

Hall Street Fall River Mass Sam Fanning

Blood Wine Claims Cure for Rheumatism in Rochester

A Rochester notice reports E. S. Lecky of 56 Sanford Street claiming rheumatism left him unable to walk from September 1. After using Blood Wine he says he recovered after two bottles and invites inquiries for information.

Rochester Sanford Street E.S. Lecky

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