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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
6
L. D. Poston attempting an inaugural drive in his Cadillac with three companions in heavy rains near Athens faces mud and engine stumbles. After hours of juggling and pushing, the party returns to town late, the car battered but running. observers note the vehicle’s rough appearance and warlike wear from the ordeal.
An ad promoting Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claims they revive bilious and dyspeptic sufferers by energizing the stomach and liver, improving digestion, and regulating bowels. Sold by W. H. McKee Barton Drug Chauncey.
Mr T W Atwood former Athens Steam Laundry man secures state agency for A Bunch of Buckles a versatile harness repair system. The kit combines loops and buckles enabling repair or creation of leather straps and harness parts with a jack knife or punch as sole tool. Athens to stock and serve as state headquarters hiring salesmen.
Nelsonville notices tenants of the Hyde frame building must vacate next week to allow demolition for a new two story brick business block by Dr Hyde. Sam Longley plans a short trip and then may reopen elsewhere or relocate his barber shop after leaving the city.
Two men in a buggy raced a bus on Union street. The buggy struck the bus rear wheels and was smashed, leaving the two injured drivers seated in the road, shouting for help as their lighter vehicle lay scattered.
Clyde Mansfield of the door factory sustained a deep cut on his thumb when his hand was caught in a jointer machine Friday afternoon. He was treated at Dr. McDougall's office where the injury was sewed up and he faces several weeks of recovery.
Nelsonville August 10 J H Scull a traveling man paid one dollar on a three sided livery bill case arose when he ordered a rig from Knights Hotel Dew and attempted to avoid full payment. The bill totaled 1 50 with costs 4 60. Scull settled and the matter was compromised.
A large Athens crowd gathered in front of Caine’s Pharmacy and at Cline’s to hear game bulletins. Athens led by strong batting from Heath and pitching by Hagan, while Sam Johnson starred in the field. The 9 inning comeback sealed the win as Jackson fell short with no hits. Fans carried Hag an off the field and later paraded the team through downtown Athens.
Alma May Welshamer, 10 months 21 days old, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Welshamer of Washington Street, died yesterday of malarial fever at 11 30 am. Funeral services were held at the family home at 11 am with Rev Miller officiating. The remains were taken to Ironton Ohio by noon train for burial.
Major Hamm editor and manager of the Constitutionalist in Eminence Kentucky recalls being fiercely attacked four years ago and credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with a ten day cure and no further trouble. The salve is advertised as the quickest healer of burns and wounds at 25 cents at W H McKee's drug store.
Nelsonville August 10 The local board of equalization raised the assessed value of Mayor Sharp’s Fort street residence by 78 for tax purposes. Some citizens argue the Y M C A building next to Sharp’s lot could affect property values and there may be a hidden issue linked to the board’s action. The phrase may indicate a possible complicating factor in the neighborhood dispute.
The note extols breakfast as pleasant and productive, linking a healthy stomach to a healthy mind and body. It urges avoiding morbidness, correcting slight overeating, and suggests trying Kodol for Dyspepsia after meals from Cline's Pharmacy.
Miss Bertha Withers and Mr M. M. Brown, both well known at Ohio University, married last Tuesday at Miss Withers's parents home in Akron. Carlton of Coolville served as bridesmaid. Brown plans to lead a ward school in Akron next year and says he will return to finish his studies later.
A lesson from thrifty farming warns households to prepare for sudden illness. Dysentery diarrhoea and cholera morbus may strike without warning, so Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should be kept on hand for immediate treatment. For sale by W. H. McKee.
Mayor Gilbert E. Day is spending the weekend with his family at the Coolville camp meeting. He plans rest and community fellowship during the two day outing.
Athens county central committee meets in the court room and schedules a candidate primary for August 25 from noon to 6. Candidates must file names and pay assessments by August 18. The committee endorses President Roosevelt and selects a slate of delegates and alternates, with several precinct appointments and a Triumvirate resignation.
Saturday items report many visitors and movements in Athens. Fred Riley visits Columbus. George Minemyer builds on Mound street. L G Worstell on Columbus legal business. Mrs. Guy Newlin and Miss Irene Cooley guests of local families. Lieut Louis de Steigner and Hagan Heath visiting Columbus. J C Webb guests of Corning. James A Roan staying with parents. Clyde Cramner and Lavelle families host guests. Frieda and Florence Poston visiting Prof Coultrap family. Herbert Long to Milwaukee for Eagles convention. Gerald Sooysmith returns to Chicago to resume summer studies.
In Athens County Ohio the People's Bank Company sues Nelsonville Electric Light Company case 8596. Per writ of execution Sheriff Webster will auction 80 feet of lot 1027, two Russell engines, two 125 E W dynamos, two generators, three boilers and fixtures at the Nelsonville city lot at 1 pm on August 25 1906. Cash only. Attorney C D Hopkins represents the plaintiff.
Notice to teachers outlines examination dates for elementary, high school and special certificates at Athens and nearby towns. Additional Boxwell exams occur in April May and May at specified sites. By order of the Board of Examiners F B Coultrap clerk. PAZO OINTMENT advertised as a guaranteed cure for various forms of piles with refund if not cured in 6 to 14 days priced 60c.
The sorrel trotting gelding owned by J. B. Chappelear of Athens sold for 10,000 dollars to a New York horseman after a move to Buffalo and central New York. With a mile time of 2 10 and a 2 09 finish, the horse set a local high price, bred by Charlies E. Chase of Coolville.
The ladies of the Women’s Home Missionary Society of the M. E. church state there will be no meeting in August by order of the president, despite prior plans.
Readings from the meteorological observatory under F W Gibson show daily high temperatures of 93 91 90 83 89 87 and 90 degrees and lows of 65 67 69 69 67 67 and 66. It rained every day but Sunday with 1.29 inches of rain recorded on Wednesday.
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