Eyesight cure claims spark in Athens Ohio ad
An Athens Ohio advertisement touts a one week eye examination event at Palmer House offering free checks. It asserts 841 glasses fitted in five weeks and cites testimonials from Mrs. T Xn Hoilington Mrs. Susan M O Neal and Mrs Coe praising Lingerfield eye specialists. Fraud warning warns residents not to answer unappointment calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer House
Alice Jordan
Albany, Bays
Lingerfeld
Havre
Lingerfield
Lingerfield Opticians Offer Free Eye Tests in Dayton
Mr and Mrs Lingerfield run optical parlors in the Pruden building Dayton Ohio offering free tests and examinations. They report stigmatism as a leading cause of headaches and eye strain and advertise glasses improving reading and needlework. They note 43 000 Ohioans fitted over fourteen years with two year lens warranties and prices from 2.00 to 5.00. They plan to visit Athens twice yearly.
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Tingerfield
Mrs. Lingerfield
State of
Ohio
Priden
Main and
Fifth Streets
Dayton
Woman’s recovery after misery using Dodds Kidney Pills
Miss Nellie Barfoot of Maplehill Iowa describes a period of excruciating despair saying she did not care whether she lived or died. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills she reports a dramatic turnaround and urges other women to try the product for relief.
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Maplehill
Nellie Barfoot
Miss Barfoot
Weman
Alice M. Smith
Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia B. Pinkham
Dean
Lydia E. Pinkham
Amos M. Surri
Third Ave
South Minneapolis
Minneapolis Study Club
C. Kleinschrodt
Morrison
Preegrasr
Lydia E. Finkhan
Employment for Young Workers at Greenfield Plant
The American Pad & Textile Co. of Greenfield Ohio seeks steady jobs for families with no more than fourteen year olds. We can employ additional young women sixteen years and older. Employment offered with good wages and references required.
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American Pad & Textile Co
Greenfield
Ohio
Forty One Years Ago News from The Messenger snippets
A collage of 1862 notices recounts money packages for named individuals, debates over coal versus corn fuel, and election results from township and corporation tickets. Marriages and local social notes appear, along with brief lost and found items and wedding announcements.
Livery and sale stable at Athens near Presbyterian church
The Messenger notes H B T Host completed a large livery stable and carriage house on Main Street near the Presbyterian church in Athens ready to serve patrons. Muddy roads cut off communication, with talk of dry roads being invaluable for the county’s stock. An army money packet was said to arrive for several residents. An Athens Union schools teacher examination was held and assignments listed for grammar and intermediate departments.
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BH. T. Host
Main
Presbyterian Church
Athens
Syith
Athens Union Schools
Helen Walker
Hattie Carpenter
Stable Fire Destroys Property on East Union Street
A stable owned by Orin Chappel on East Union street burned Saturday around nine o clock. It held photographic material belonging to John Lamborn. Loss is about 150 dollars. Origin unknown. likely started by children playing with matches and not fully extinguished.
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Orin Chappel
East Union Street
John Lamborn
Pleasant Social Event At Grace McCathran Home
Miss Grace McCathran hosted about forty friends at her Wolfs Plains residence with Clarence Matheny and John Stage in attendance. Music and games were enjoyed, refreshments served at 9 20, and the gathering reflected a cordial, early evening reception atmosphere.
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Grace McCathran
Clarence Matheny
John Stage
Wolfs Plains
Special half price offer at Henderson drugstore
CB Henderson advertises a half price deal on Dr Howard's constipation and dyspepsia remedy. Fifty men and women are invited to buy a 60 dose package at 25 cents, with a money back guarantee if not successful. Mail orders accepted with prepaid postage.
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CB. Henderson
Dr. Howard
C. B. Henderson
Special train service to Middleport Gallipolis Pt Pleasant
Excursion runs Sunday August 23 with special train to Middleport Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant. Tickets valid for return the same day. Call Ohio Central Lines agents for hand bill showing train times and partitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant
Ohio Central Lines
Partiouare
Ohio Democratic Convention Excursion Rates Announced
Columbus Ohio excursion rates via the Ohio Central Lines from all stations in Ohio will offer one fare for round trip. Tickets available August 24 and 25 with return validity until August 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Columbua
Ohio Central Lines
Hocking Valley Excursions Offer For Encampment Week
The Hocking Valley issues excursion details for the National Encampment Grant Army in San Francisco. August 17 to 22, tickets on sale July 31 to August 18 with return by October 10. Round trip from Athens 57.25. Stopovers allowed en route. Also Lancaster Assembly and Camp meeting tickets sell July 20 to August 18, return by August 31, Athens fare 1.90 round trip.
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Hocking Valley
San Francisco
Cal
Athens
Lancaster
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CTA
Sy Lup Cork Products CO
New York
Ghicago
Mrs. Linger. Field
T. XN. Hoilington
Susan M. O'Neal
Prefect Case
Mr. and Lingerfield
Coe
JF Coe
Arbbardsville, Ohio
Athens County
Athens Messenger
Mooré
Cincinnati Enquirer
Calvary Morris
Jane Williams
Julian Tippie
Mary Tippie
Samuel Lucar
Mary, Ritenour
Sarah Stanley
Meuris
Dee
Sarah Cochran
Mary Collings
Mre
M. A. Travis
Edward Goodspeed
Alfred Morrison
C. R. Sheldon
Thomas Davis
Thomas Laughlin
N. Root
A. D. Brown
C. W. Goodspeed
J. G. Jones
William Golden
H. T. Hoyt
Josephus Tucker
E. C Crippet
T. Brown
H. Moore
W. Pickering
H. T. Brows
E. H. Moore
L. Jewett
H.T. Bors
EH. Moore
Wilich H. T. Brown
Themelves
C. W. Warren
John Matheny, Jr
Mary E. Boyl
Messenger of Mary
State Journal of the Sun
F. Craighead
B. C. Spellman
H. Brawley
Amesville
P. Jennie McCollum
Andersonville
Ind
D. B. Stewart, Esq
Fane
Tudge Morris
Jol Bean
Samuel Pickering
Mary A. Lowry
John Woodyard
James Buchannan
Geret Woodyard
John Cather
William McGill
Alexander Morrison
Hugh McKurie
T. W. Sparrow
Annie Dermer
Fred 4. Simon
Jane Tucker
James Scott
O. W. Pickering
William Falls
Henry W. Sanderson
Edmund A. Smith
Alard
Thomas Lipton
Boston
A. L. B. Henderson
Lydia
Pi Medicine Co
Lynn
Vetter
Sgc
Veiter
Cievsiacs
Howe
Curke
Drs. Kennedy
Kergan
Superior Ut
Cleveland
Bing
Corning
Boone
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