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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1905

Page

3

Kidney health claims boost sale of Dean's Pills

An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for lingering kidney and back ailments. It includes a testimonial from Marion Knight of Chicago and offers a free trial by Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York, with a price of fifty cents per box.

Marion Knight Ashland Ave Chicago Chicago Federation of Musicians Dean Miss Knight United States Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Local visits and peach market in Amesville week

Amesville residents host relatives from Cincinnati Marietta New Lexington Columbus and nearby towns while the peach market stayed active with baskets selling from 30 to 45 cents. Numerous guests visited area families including Mrs. M G Blanden Mrs. F M Selby Mrs. Belle Tinker Miss Stella Faris and others across Amesville Parkersburg Ironton and Coolville.

M. G. Blanden Cincinnati Sarah Patterson F.M. Selby Marietta W. P. Smith H. C. Owens Grafton W. Va Adda Owens Jay Wilder New Lexington O. G. Tinker Belle Tinker Trimble E.C. Curtis Lucile Edwin Ironton D. L. Ogg Stella Faris Nelsonville James Joseph Fleming Waterford Daniel Fleming Priscilla Palmer Chesterhill E. A. Smith

DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Headline Claims

Ad touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a reliable remedy guarding against headache biliousness and constipation. The pills are said to strengthen the liver cure jaundice and are sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

DeWitt Cline

Ladies Aid Meeting Plans Large Attendance Next Saturday

The Ladies' Aid society will meet next Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Richard Nixon in Youba. August had no meeting due to soldiers day on camp grounds. refreshments cost ten cents. Pointed invite for all to attend.

Ladies’ Aid Society Richard Nixon Youba Arlie Dye Stewart Elizabeth W. Va G. Dye Mabel Lizzie Katz Emma James Columbus Linda Webster Kirkpatrick Knowlton Kansas Watson Webster Reno Marietta E. E. White Torch Church Baptist Association Troy Church Frost Jeff Green Tup

Local Social Notes From Amesville Area

Mildred Inman improves after illness. Edith Starley visits Amesville friends. Arthur Worthing from Crooksville stays at home. Will Younkins visits Clinton Bennett. Connie Coleman travels to Athens. Frank Ellis and John Smith visit Low Post. Dalton Edwards and children visit Wm Edwards. James Clifford and family visit from Pittsburg. Fern McGrew hosts a gathering for Mrydle Cooley of Athens. Cooley family visit Frank Coleman’s, with daughter Myrtle joining. Dana Bundy party before departing for North Dakota. Friends wish him well.

Tom Bennett Athena D. B. Bennett M. L. Balderson Glouster Seth Balderson J. 8 Foutch Athens Z. L. Henry Fisher Misa Gladys Larkin Columbus W. P. Smith Bessie McCune Nebraska Coolville Edith Starley Amesville Prudie Dora Starlin Arthur Worthing Crooksville Will Younkins Mineral Clinton Bennett Connie Coleman Frank Ellis John Smith Low Dalton Edwards Guysville Wm. Edwards James Clifford Pittsburg Fern McGrew Mrydle Cooley Cooley Frank Coleman Miss Mrytle Dana Bundy

Proposed Ohio Constitution Amendment for State and Local Elections

Ohio General Assembly proposes Article XVII to shift state and county officer elections to fixed years and adjust term lengths for governor officers supreme and circuit court judges and other offices. Vacancies filled by governor until successor elected. general assembly may extend terms. Certification by Secretary of State confirms adoption and date.

General Assembly Ohow State of Ohio Supreme Court Circuit Courts Common Pleas Court Probate Court Board of Public Works

Lesson for Women Promoting Dodd's Kidney Pills

A Jersey Shore Pennsylvania woman credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring her health after five weeks bedridden. She says the kidney remedy let her work again and go to town without pain, urging other women to cure kidney issues to end suffering.

Jersey Shore Dodd B. Earnest

Township Secretaries Appointed by County Secretary

County secretary F. B. Coaltrap announces a slate of township secretaries. Supt entries include Aaron Grady York Trimble J. E. Bailey Troy Guy Dinsmoor Rome F. H. McVay Waterloo S. T. MecBrine Ames Emmett Riley Dover Alvin Dille Lee W. Sherman Parker Zelda Lodi Carthage Bern B E Armstrong Plantsville Canaan Carl H. Hill Cananville Athens Miss Zella Foster.

York Aaron Grady Trimble M. M. Bryson Troy J.E. Bailey Rome Guy Dinsmoor Waterloo F. H. McVay Ames S. T. MecBrine Dover Emmett Riley Lee Alvin Dille Alexander W. Sherman Parker Zelda Lodi Carthage Bern B E. Armstrong Plantsville Canaan Carl H. Hill Cananville Athens Zella Foster

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Flat Rock User

Wm Bedell of Flat Rock Michigan reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals ulcers sores and cancers and is the best dressing he has found. The product soothes and heals cuts burns and scalds sold for 25 cents at McKee's drug store with guaranteed satisfaction.

Wm. Bedell Flat Rock Mich Bucklen McKee’s

Nelson & Powers Bankrupt in Southern District of Ohio

In the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division the creditors of Nelson & Powers a partnership of Murray City Hocking County are advised that on June 9 1905 they were adjudged bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held at 1 pm on September 9 1905 at the office in Athens to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. L A Koons Referee in Bankruptcy.

Nelson & Powers Murray City Hocking Athens L. A. Koons

Exemption of State and Municipal Bonds From Taxation Amendment

Ohio voters consider a constitutional amendment to exempt bonds issued for state and municipal purposes and public schools from taxation. The measure sets uniform taxation rules for other property and specifies ballot wording for yes or no votes. The proposal becomes effective January 1 1906 if approved.

State of Ohio

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Released

Examinations for Elementary Certificates will be held on the first Saturday of each month in Athens for elementary certificates and the first Saturdays of September December March and June for high school and special certificates. Additional exams occur in Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster on May June and July. Boxwell exams occur in Athens and Glouster on the second Saturday in May. Clerk M M Bryson.

Athens Stewart, Nelsonville Glouster Boxwell Board of Examiners M. M. Bryson

Athens Concrete Block Co. advertisement

D A R McKinstry Portland Cement Concrete Blocks offers best cement for sale by sack barrel or car load. Blocks for range work and entire buildings. Made in a variety of designs. Office in County Clerk's office. Works on B and O siding near T and O C depot in Athens. Prices on application.

County Clerk’s Office Athens Concrete Block Co

It Is Easy to Be Honest and Good on a Big Income

The remark notes that high earnings can make ethical behavior seem simple and questions whether virtue hinges on wealth, hinting at broader social critique about money and character.

New Monthly Payment Real Estate Loans Offered

Security Savings Bank of Athens Ohio introduces a real estate loan plan with seven percent interest, monthly principal payments, and optional extra payments. Borrowers receive a detailed payment book showing principal, interest, and remaining balance after each payment. Applicants should bring deeds and last tax receipt. existing long term loans remain available.

Security Savings Bank of Athens Ohio Security Savings Bank

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