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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1907

Page

10

O U Said Short of Proceeds From Marietta Game

The article alleges O U was about $200 short of its share of gross receipts from the O U versus Marietta football game. It claims tickets and resales justify a higher take, with athletic director J C Jones reviewing the issue and Marietta’s manager informed of a later settlement.

O. U C. U Marietta J. C. Jones Hurlbut Athl Athletic Association Ataeus

Pleasanton Social Notes Include Birthdays and Visits

Pleasanton residents share updates on health recoveries and visits. Arthur Orley remains at the Athens door factory while Eva Gilkey recovers from illness and hosts friends for her birthday. Emme Kenney and Lovina Barnhart visit Washington county relatives, Grace Bunyan regains strength, and Helen Mason returns from Athens. The community notes hunters’ danger near farm work.

Arthur Orley Athens Eva Gilkey Emme Kenney Lovina Barnhart Washington County Winfield Oxley Helen Mason Herbert Maurice Parker Sheldon Parker

Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Promotes Gentle Bowels

A laxative cough syrup named Kennedy claims to cause a free gentle bowel action to expel cold from the body while soothing throat and lung irritation. It is marketed as pleasant to take, contains no opiates or narcotics, and is sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline

Uncalled For Letters List in 1907 Ledger

A November 26 1907 record lists names including Appleby Atkinson Beamer Bolen Burnett Coe Coss Cott Carpenter Dickinson French Fultz Gerdom and others. appears as a social or residents note with initials and partial names.

Unclaimed Wills Advertised and Sent to Dead Letter Office

Names of individuals advertised as recipients of wills who did not claim them must respond. unresolved estates will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on December 9, 1907. C. H. Bryson, P. M.

De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad

Local pharmacy promotes De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve with a slogan urging customers to accept no substitute and highlighting its use for piles available at Clines Pharmacy.

de Witt Clines Pharmacy

Train Pays Expenses Demand in Athens Chillicothe Link

Letters from Athens Commercial Club presidents to railroad officials express appreciation for the new local train between Chillicothe and Athens. Officials acknowledge patronage must rise to sustain service, noting past cuts and the trial nature of the new route while hoping for continued operation.

Chillicothe Parkersburg O. P. McCarty G. P Cincinnati Navy Larrabee L. G. Worstell Athens Commercial Clab Athene Ohio Athens Club Athens J. H. Larrabee

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed by Le Raysville Merchant

Woolever of Le Raysville New York recommends Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for piles and general sores. He says it cured his piles 20 years ago and notes the product cures every sore, bruise or abrasion. Available for 25 cents at MeeKee’s Drug Store.

Woolever le Raysville N. Y MeeKee

Athens Restaurant Drives Local Traffic on West Union

Mrs. Wm. McCoy runs a growing restaurant on West Union Street near the B and O depot offering short orders as a specialty, drawing steady patronage from the Athens business community.

Wm. McCoy West Union Street

Newsom Embalmer and Undertaker of Athens Since 1889

Newsom, an embalmer and undertaker, operates at 16 West Union Street Athens. The business, established in 1889, lists both phones as No 84.

Newsom West Union Street Athens

Shaffer and Roach Sausages Attract Loyal Fans

Local Sausage makers Shaffer and Roach gain devoted customers after sampling their home made sausages. A new grocery at 231 Doat Avenue advertises fresh produce and groceries including meats.

Shaffer & Roach Cassy & Bumgardn Doat Avenue

Dressed Chickens and Choice Meats Advertised

A brief grocery listing highlights dressed chickens, spare ribs, pork and beef cuts, celery, lettuce, and cranberries as available items.

Removal Sale on Hats at Half Price by Mrs. K. EB. Chappelear

Etta Roynson announces closing out of trimmed and patterned hats at cost and less with a removal sale. Mrs. K. EB. Chappelear offers all trimmed hats at half price to reduce stock.

Etta Roynson Jis

V C Loos Jeweler Ad Highlights Rings

A short ad touts V C Loos as a reliable jeweler in Newton with a statement that their rings are good and guaranteed.

V. C. Loos The Newton

Hastings handles Standard Furniture and Globe-Wernicke Book Cases

Hastings manages orders for Standard Furniture and Globe-Wernicke book cases as supply channels respond to rising demand. The article notes dealer activity in home furnishings and catalog brands amid a broader market rebound.

Hastings

Special inducements on Wheeler and Singer sewing machines

Special inducements offered this month on Wheeler and Wilson and Singer sewing machines with easy payment plans or cash options at the Singer Agency.

Wheeler & Wilson Singer Singer Agency

Child Dies at Home and Other Thanksgiving Notices

Donald Lattimore a 22 month old ward at the Children's Home died Friday morning of membranous croup after a short illness. Clyde Wells also ill with pneumonia slowly recovering. Thanksgiving visits and travels noted for local families. Several residents spend holidays in Columbus and surrounding towns.

Donald Lattimore Clyde Wells

Thanksgiving Guests and Visitors Mark Local Week

Friday's Daily lists Mr. and Mrs. John Cooley and daughter visiting in Columbus, plus numerous local residents hosting and attending Thanksgiving dinners in Albany, Zaleski, Nelsonville, and nearby towns. Readers note extended family visits, illnesses, and travel by area residents to and from Columbus, Waverly, and Middleport.

John Cooley Columbus Cooley Nelsonville

Local Farm Implements Selling Event Declared

A farmer announces an upcoming sale of state county and township rights starting next Monday the 11th. He challenges rivals to match his farm implement, tomato canning pay, and related tasks including spraying cooking feed scalding hogs drying fruit hauling water whitewashing fighting fire and smoking.

Sample and exclusive county ad for Crippen goods in Athens

Advertisement pitch offering a sample exclusive to the county. Identifies H. M. Crippen as sole owner and manufacturer based in Athens Ohio. The message emphasizes direct contact for product trials and local availability.

Ad Dreag H. M. Crippen Athens Ohio

Gage Photo offers half price Christmas enlargements

The Gage Photo company and Astral Light Studio advertise Christmas photo specials for a limited week. Cabinet prints are reduced from four dollars to two dollars, with displays of water colors sepias crayons available at the studio from November 22 to December 1 at the Globe Cafe location.

Astral Light Studio Old Globe Cafe Athenég Wise

Joe Johnson’s Press Shop Cleaners Near Fulton’s Grocery

A local cleaning service operates under Joe Johnson’s Press Shop located over Fulton’s grocery store offering cleaning pressing and repair items to customers in the neighborhood.

JOE Johnson’'S Fulton's

French Dry Cleaning Promo by Athens Dye Works

An advertisement touts a meat advanced cleaning process labeled as French dry cleaning for soils on fabrics. It invites customers to try the service and provides Athens Dye Works phone contact.

Athens

Local social notes salute visits and travels around Thanksgiving

Mr and Mrs J D Bain left for Chicago after visiting relatives. Miss Mildred Francis paused in Parkersburg on her way to Marietta A game. Mrs C C Millikan returned from a Delaware visit with her parents the Becks. The Thomspons Hill and Fowler parties toured Johnsons Mine with John Taylor guiding. Emma Balenger heads to Baltimore to spend weeks with her brother Albert Balenger. Harry Roach travels to Chicago and the west for a week. George Bennett and family visit W A Carpenter and Jadath Seams in Parkersburg during Thanksgiving. Lena McClurg of Parkersburg also visited Rev Washington and wife.

Mildred Francis Marietta O. A Parkersburg B. Frank Stout Ondinane Emma Balenger Baltimore Albert Balenger Edward Seams Lena McClurg Washington MeClurg

Keen Kutter Cutlery Sold by H. Le Wheaton

Hardware advertises Keen Kutter brand cutlery as the best with every piece guaranteed. Sold by H. Le Wheaton.

Women and Health in Marriage and Motherhood

A cardinal view on how marriage and motherhood affect women’s appearance and vitality. It extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a health aid for pelvic weaknesses, nursing mothers, and those recovering from childbirth, claiming broad endorsements and detailing ingredients, benefits, and cautions. It also promotes Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets with claims of professional support and advised use.

Fierce Materia Medica Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Pierce R. Y V. Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y

Social Evening At Berry Hotel Hosts Illness In Community

Friday evening hostess Mrs. E. C. Berry entertained a guest at supper at the Berry hotel. Mrs. William Spears remains very ill with pneumonia at her Sun nyside home. Curt Harris attends a Columbus meeting of the Ohio hospital for epileptics board of trustees at Gallipolis.

Ing E. C. Berry Berry Hotel William Spears Sunnyside Curt Harris Columbus The Ohio Hospital For Gallipolis

Sammells visit to Mrs Dwinell in Chillicothe

Mr and Mrs Sammell depart for a short visit with Mrs Cora Dwinell in Chillicothe. The trip aims to spend a few days with the mother of Mrs Sammell.

Beckler Albany Charles McPherson Sammell. McCune

Mrs Long Leaves for Dayton Visit with Coultrap Family

Mrs William Long departed for Dayton after visiting her parents Prof and Mrs F B Coultrap for the week Miss Sadie Dr Chapman of the W R C inspected the local corps during her stay and was a guest of Mrs John P Dana

William Long F. 8. Coultrap Dayton Sadie Dr. Chapman Miss Chapman John P. Dana

Doati's Results Promote Gentle Bowels

A brief health ad touts Doati's Results as a mild easy remedy for constipation. It claims a gentle action of the bowels without ariping and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product priced at 25e.

Doati

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Wall Street O. U.-Marietta Pleasanton Fred W. Bush Rev W. B. Bush Coss, L Trimble, J. H W. Townsend A. T Presi Commercial Club Athens Business Directory Duffey’s V. C. Loon Children's Mem Branous Croup Wells Verry Lil Amanda Zenia MccClead Chil Dyvens Malvina Lefavor New Lexington J. J. Stout H. H. Wickham Inez Alexander Marshfield W. B. Bentley Amy Weihr Mr. George Grege Revenue Office Circleville Mrs. Warren Herron O— J. L. Brown Preston Glouster George Logan J. W. Shrantz Westinghouse Electrical Company J. F. Tewksberry Effie Day Dr. T. R. Biddle Dunglen F. L. Preston Byron Wolf Harry Rose Logan Nora Light Mrs. W. C. Light Guysville Ed. Leslie C. L. Preston Lay Justice Henry Logan Washington Street Wilson Logan Killen Cochran S. EB. Hedges Mrs. Hobbes Kate Wallace Zaleski Malcolm Douglas Waverly Auudib Frank Guard L. H. Smith Little Stewart Mrs. Smith Amelia Walker Elza Durant C. 8. McDougall John McDougall Adria Miles Benjamin Miles Morris Avenue Philadelphia Edward Schioss D. W. Peters Etane C. L. Jones Robert and Roland Ida Campbell A. R. Bell North Congress Street Bell James Brown McHarg Plains Mrs. In Rice Guynsville Carl Bell Messenger Emma Baer Faye Baker Lou Andrew Faye Cline W. H. Baker Samuel L. McCune 5. N. Hobson Property West State Street CC. H. Grosvenor C. M. Shepard Mrs. A. C. Russe Zanesville Charles A. F. Holmes Austin Holmes E. E. Shupe Eldridge-Higgins Company Gage Photo Company J. D. Bain Chicago S. D. Thompson Charles Hill C. A. Fowler Johnson's Mine John Taylor Harry Roach George Bennett W. A. Carpenter Jadath Bliss College Bliss School William Dobbyn John Jacob Astor Jesse Smith Columbus Board of Trade McConnell Jacques Asn Us Columbus, Ohio
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