Serious earnest types seen as indigestible as soggy cake
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
7
Peculiar Advertisements and Quips From Local Notices
An assortment of era style notices and quips including patent remedies from Dr Kings New Life Pills touted by J. D. Runyan of Butlerville. Various lines reference Mountain Tea and Sline's Pharmacy. A jesting remark compares rival dogs to quarrelsome frisenas and a pink tea fashion worry closes the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Runyan
Butlerville, C
Dr. King
McKee’s
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Featured For Skin Ailments
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is promoted as a cure for sunburn skin diseases and piles with claims of drawing out fire and healing without scarring. The ad urges buying only the genuine salve from Cline's Pharmacy amid other life philosophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Cline’s
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed by Flat Rock Resident
Wm. Bedell of Flat Rock Michigan endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers sores and cancers. The salve soothes and heals cuts burns and scalds. Available at McKee's drug store for 25 cents with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bedell
Flat Rock
Mich
Bucklen
McKee’s
Women and gossip threaten phonograph downtime
A quirky line suggests some women cannot gossip without causing phonographs to fail through rust and fatigue. The remark humorously links social chatter to mechanical wear, implying embarrassment for those unable to gossip without consequences.
Kodol Digestant Advertised as Indigestion Cure
After a hearty meal a dose of Kodol Before Cure will prevent an attack of indigestion. Kodol is a thorough digestant and a guaranteed cure for indigestion gas on the stomach weak heart sour rising bad breath and all stomach troubles. Gold by Cline's Pharmacy. Some women look well dressed in a calico kimono while others would look dowdy in seed pearl embroideries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Piles Remedy Ad Offers Refund and Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes PA IN TMENT for bleeding or protruding piles with a refund if it fails to cure any case. It guarantees relief after the first application and mentions a 14 day trial. The Paris Medicine Co. from St. Louis, MO handles orders sent by mail, with stamps for forwarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis Mo
Hair Criticism Sparks Woman’s Sudden Anger
A sharp remark about a woman’s hairstyle provokes a heated reaction as the quarrel unfolds. The incident highlights social tensions over appearance and personal expression in the community.
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance 60th Statement Highlights Returns
The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of Newark presents its 60th annual statement. Since 1845 premiums total 264,587,603 with nearly 219,000,000 paid for claims and dividends. As of January 1, 1905 the company holds 95,238,000 for future beneficiaries. The record shows strong economy and flexible contracts delivering policyholders full entitlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Newark
N. J
Como Ny
Mutual Benefit
Excursion to Bowling Green on Ohio Central Lines
Excursion via Ohio Central Lines to Bowling Green runs August 29 21 22 and 23 on account of annual encampment. Uniform Bank K O T M organizes the trip. Excursion tickets are valid for return until August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central Lines
Uniform Bank K. O. T. M
Ohio River Excursion Sunday via Ohio Central Lines
An excursion on the Ohio River is planned for Sunday August 20 hosted by Ohio Central Lines. Tickets are available at the company office and select agents with departure and docking details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qohio River
Ohio Central Lines
Ohio Briefs Report Tragedies and Local Outcomes
Steubenville four year old Steubenvlle-Hester Crawford dies from blood poisoning after swallowing a penny. Marysville Wilbur Earick fatally crushed hauling baled straw. Gilead Melancholy Robert Noble 76 dies by suicide in hotel. Bellefontaine James Hill insane throws child on stove. Cortland Hattie Lyons Oberlin graduate commits suicide by hanging. Upper Sandusky drys win 83 62. Wharton two saloons remain. Salem wife of A M Carr found dead by hanging. Plain City M S Lombard struck and killed by Panhandle train. wagon destroyed. two horses killed or injured. Springfield Mrs J Milton Yeazell seeks divorce. husband wealthy farmer with onion farm. third wife. Dayton doctor club to study living to 100 years. Newcomerstown drys win by 42. 12 saloons to suspend. Findlay Beatrice Fenberg fires revolver at burglar. Hamilton Harold Jones 11 dies under bridge on Mill Creek track. Cleveland George Deckman saved by pocket tintype during love quarrel. Carrolton William Adair 70 dies of paralysis. Republican leader. helped 15th Amendment. father of liquor liability law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
J. Milton Yeazell
Dayton
Union News Co
Cleveland
Sweethear
George Deckman
Glenville
Deckman
Carrolton
William Adair
Leesville
Carroll County
Modest Claims Often Carry Most Conviction
The piece compares Maxim's understated claim of power with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It notes the manufacturers do not boast but rely on user statements and claim the remedy will positively cure diarrhoea and dysentery pains with a noted track record. Available at W. H. McKee and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxim
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey, O
Columbus and Return $1.25 Sunday via Ohio Central Lines
Special train will leave Athens at 8 05 a m returning from Columbia at 6 30 p m on Sunday. Tickets priced at $1 25 for the round trip. Service indicates a short excursion option advertised by Ohio Central Lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central Lines
Athens
Columbia
Home Insurance Company Certified by Ohio Insurance Dept
State of Ohio certifies Home Insurance Company of New York is authorized to transact fire and property insurance in Ohio for the current year. Financials show assets 19,417,329.53, liabilities 9,041,008.30, net assets 10,376,320.00, paid-up capital 8,000,000.00, surplus 7,876,831.00, cash income 9,367.07, and cash expenditures 8,682,456.70 as of December 31 prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Columbus
J. A. I. Vorys
State of
Ohio
Home Insurance Company
New York
Ins
Columpus
I. A. Ll. Vorys
Vorys
Lus
Insurance Company Financials Report Hartford Fire 195
I A L Vorys Superintendent of Insurance of Hartford Fire Insurance Company reports financials for the year ending December 31 prior year. Assets 1 568 483.84 Liabilities 294 marginal figures 248.67 Paid-up capital 1 280 000 Income cash 12 400 471 489 No cash 11 685 196.76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Columbus
I. A. L. Vorys
State of
Ohio
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
Connecticut
I. Vorys
Ins
Ohio certifies Insurance Company of North America compliance
The State of Ohio certifies Insurance Company of North America based in Philadelphia as compliant with Ohio law and authorized to transact fire and related insurance business in the state. The dec 31 preceding statement shows assets of 11,980,733.59, paid-up capital of 8,000,000.00, and annual cash income of 7,118,838.70, with officials A J Vorys, J F Downing, and J J Bonar cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Insurance Department
Columbus
I. A. L. Vorys
Tereby
Insurance Company of North America
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
ASPE
A. J. Vorys
Las
J. F. Downing
Erie
J. J. Bonar
Mansfield
Insurance Supt. Vorys Certifies Liverpool and Globe Co
I A I Vorys, Superintendent of Insurance of Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co in Liverpool England, confirms compliance with Ohio law to transact fire and lightning insurance business in the state. The company shows assets of 12,107,308.48 and capital including reinsurance. income for the year 7,815,715.45 and expenses 7 330 925.21. The statement is sworn and sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Columbus
I. A. I. Vorys
Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co
Liverpool
England
Tech
Ohio
A. Ll. Vorys
Ins
Insurance company financial statement certified in Ohio
I A L Vorys certifies Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance Company operates in Ohio for the current year. The statement as of December 31 shows available assets 808,825.78 including reinsurance 289, Cap 2000, surplus and other figures, income 48,248, expenditures 6,000, with seal and Supt. of Insurance A J Vorys.
Insurance Superintendent Vorys Recasts Ohio Statutes Text
I A Vorys, Superintendent of Insurance of Milwaukee Fire Insurance Company, Milwaukee Wisconsin, issues revised statutory figures under Section 3641 for aggregate liabilities and net assets. The document lists values for paid-up capital, income, and cash figures as witnessed and sealed.
Milwaukee Mechanics Insurance Company Statutes Filing Summary
Columbus dates and Ohio statute references summarize the annual filing of the Milwaukee Mechanics Insurance Company. The document lists aggregate assets liabilities net assets paid in capital and income for the year ending December 31 with oath and official seal requirements.
Insurance Compliance Notice for Maryland Casualty Co
Certification from a Maryland insurer states Maryland Casualty Co, Baltimore, is authorized to transact health and accident insurance in Ohio, with assets of 8 860 651 and net assets 232 939, showing paid up capital 70,000 and surplus figures for the current year, signed by the Superintendent of Insurance.
Insurance Company Statement Filed by Superintendent
Columbus April 1 1905 I A L Varga Superintendent of Insurance of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company presents a report under Section 3506 showing assets 128004315.24 including reinsurance and accumulations 113250005.25 surplus 14835210.99 capital stock 2000000.00 income 56791 expenditures 36434245.14 witnessed and sealed by A L Vorys Supt of Lax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Columbus
I. AL. Varga
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York
Ohio
A. L. Vorys
Las
Insurance Superintendent Certifies Metropolitan Plate Glass Assets
A. ft Vorys, Superintendent of Insurance of Metropolitan Plate Glass and Casualty Insurance Company of New York, is authorized to transact in Ohio. For the year ending prior, assets totaled 650 176.54, liabilities 248 736 14, net assets 401 440 40, paid-up capital 200 000.00, surplus 0.00, annual income in cash 420 724.45. Signed by A. J. Vorys with seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Columbus
Ft. Vorys
State of
Ohio
Metropolitan Plate Glass and Casualty Insurance Company of
New
Boe
A. J. Vorys
Northwestern National Insurance Company Financial Report Summary
A. J. Vorys Superintendent of Insurance certifies the Northwestern National Insurance Company complied with state laws. The report shows aggregate assets of 8 812 117.16 and liabilities of 2 060 924.05, with net assets and capital figures as specified and annual income of 1 241 288.26 against expenditures of 246 450.86. The document bears the official seal and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Columbus
A. J. Vorgs
State of
Ohio
Northwestern National Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Bes
A. I. Vorys
Ina
North American Accident Insurance Company Certification
I A J Vorys superintendent certifies North American Accident Insurance Company Chicago Liboia complied with Ohio law. Statement shows assets 856771.34 liabilities 1475.38 surplus 1725.98 capital 100000.00 income 444507.40 total cash 883208.97, dated March 1 1906 under seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Columbus
I. A. J. Vorys
North American Accident Insurance Company
Chicago
Liboia
Ohi
A. Ll. Vorys
Ins
Financial statement of National Fire Insurance Company filed
Columbus on March 1 1906 I A N Vorys Superintendent of Insurance presents a company financial report under Revised Statutes showing assets liabilities net assets paid-up capital surplus income cash and related figures for the year ending. The document records aggregate assets 6483 78 liabilities 8812 700 28 net assets and capital 1 000 000 with a stated income 4676 43 74 and cash 4747 382 92 as of the filing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Insurance Department
Columbus
I. A. N. Vorys
State of
Ohio
National Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
Connecticut
Ita
Vorys
Ins
Dr J W Graves Osteopathic Physician Opens Athens Office
Dr J W Graves, osteopathic physician and Kirksville graduate, will permanently locate his Athens office in the Hotel Palmer Building on the first floor. He is a graduate of the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Palmer Building
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville, Mo
Athens
State of Ohio Insurance Certification Report Summary
Ohio Insurance Department certifies National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh Pa acts in Ohio. A I Vorys as Superintendent of Insurance verifies aggregate available assets of 8274 08 including reinsurance and paid-up capital of 70 000.00. The report states income for the year and official seal affixed.
Northern Assurance Company Compliance Report in Ohio
Northern Assurance Company of London England complies with Ohio law under Section 364 to present an oath sworn statement of available assets liabilities and net assets for the current year. The document notes assets totaling 4025 115.04 and liabilities excluding capital with described cash income figures and ends with official seal and signature of A. J. Voerys Superintendent of Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Insurance Department
Columbus
A. I. Vorys
State of
Ohio
Northern Assurance Company
London
England
A. J. Voerys
Ins
Insurance Superintendent Certifies Company Assets and Income
A. I. Worrs Superintendent of Insurance of North British and Mercantile Insurance Co. certifies compliance with fire and lightning laws. The aggregate available assets amount to 6 481,641.46 and income for the year in cash is 4738 006 19. The document includes signature, seal, and statutory statements of capital and reinsurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Insurance Department
Columbus
I. A. I. Worrs
North British and Mercantile Insurance Co
London
Edinburgh
Great Hellatn
Ohio
Vyorys
Ins
Ohio Insurance Dept Reports Norwich Union Assets and Liabilities
The State of Ohio Insurance Department in Columbus reports Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of Norwich England has complied with capital stock and business requirements. The statement shows total available assets 2752380.87 and liabilities 157421.00 for the year, with cash income 2755072.58 and cash capital 270260.12, dated March 1, 2006.
Athens Concrete Block Co Promotes Portland Cement Blocks
D A R McKinstry and J S Parker advertise the best Portland cement blocks for sale by the sack barrel or car load. Blocks suitable for cellar walls underground work and entire buildings. Variety of designs, neat cheap and indestructible. Office in County Clerk's office near the B and O siding depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Clerk ‘S Office
Athens Concret Block Co
Examinations for teachers set in Athens and outlying towns
Notice to Teachers states Elementary certificates exams occur the first Saturday of each month in Athens. High school and special certificates exam on the first Saturdays of September December March and June. Stewart, Nelsonville and Glouster hold exams on the first Saturday of May June and July. Boxwell exams in Athens and Glouster on the second Saturday in May. By order of Board of Examiners, M. M. Bryson, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jane
Stewart, Nelsonville
Glouster
Boxwell
Board of Examiners
M. M. Bryson
Road Petition Requests Change to County Roads in Ath ens County
Petitioners, residents and freeholders near the proposed improvement, urge the board of county commissioners to alter the public road described as Raponion by Mrs. J. D. Stewart and W. H. Allison. They seek a new route from a sycamore tree west of Lowry Creek north along the creek bank through Allison lands, intersecting the new road midway between Stewart and Allison residences, and vacating part of the old road. J. M. Stewart leads the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioner
Athens County
Ohio
W. H. Allison
J. M. Stewart
Tours Across Coast Rail Passages Offer Low Summer Rates
Travel agents announce Colorado California Oregon Pacific Coast and Western Tours with unusually low summer fares and flexible routes. Tickets cover multiple conventions including Den ver and the Lewis & Clark Exposition in Portland with generous stopovers. Call agents for full information on schedules and discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
California
Oregon
Western Tours
Denver
Portland
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