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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
4
A foreign railway worker living in B and O railroad camp cars was robbed of about two hundred dollars Tuesday afternoon at the depot. The thief, described as a well dressed American, entered the car housing the money while guards were away and escaped before detection. No clues yet identified the culprit.
A Parker Lucky Curve fountain pen is featured at Walker's Book Store as the best pen in the market. The ad highlights quality and availability for customers seeking premium writing instruments.
Wade Rhodes pleaded guilty in Squire Logan's court to calling Mrs. Mary Collins of Chauncey a vile name. He was fined five dollars plus costs and jailed until paid. Friends in Beaumont plan to cover costs. Rhodes hopes for release soon and to settle a large bill with Mrs. Collins.
Twenty years of nasal catarrh plagued W. L. Rawle of Bells Tennessee until he applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve to the sore area. The swelling and soreness disappeared and never returned. Available at W. H. McKee's drug store for 25 cents.
Probate Judge Lynch issues four licenses in Oakdale and Athens. David Williams Jr., 25, mine boss, to Cora B. Wilson, 26, both of Oakdale. Albert W. Ellis, 39, engineer, to Martha L. Bailey, 41, of Athens. James V. Anderson, 29, steam boat mate, to Margaret Sanderson, 27, of Athens. Elmer W. Cunningham, 34, stock dealer, to Miss Copeland, 28, of New England.
J B Waterman of Watertown writes his daughter was cured of years long epilepsy by Dr King's New Life Pills and has not had an attack for over two years. Best body cleansers and life giving tonic pills on earth 25c at W H McKee's drugstore.
Notice to stockholders announces the annual meeting of The First National Bank of Athens at its banking house on Tuesday January 9 1907 at 10 o'clock a m to elect directors for the ensuing year and handle lawful business. D H Moore cashier. 11-30-w5.
A listing of items for sale includes toilet sets manicure sets jewel cases hand mirrors leather traveling sets pocketbooks music rolls and other fancy goods at Walker's Book Store.
In Philadelphia a ceremony re interred James Wilson a key figure of the American Revolution beside his wife after 108 years in a North Carolina grave The event drew a distinguished crowd including Cabinet members Supreme Court justices and Governor Pennypacker Tributes were delivered by prominent figures and a tablet was unveiled for Wilson and his wife Mrs John L Roach of this city is a great great granddaughter of James A Wilson
For chapped hands DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve offers relief when applied at night. Use an old pair of gloves and wake to softer hands. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The first test of coal beneath twenty thousand acres near Frost in Athens county is underway. Bur lingame Brothers of Noble county drill the initial hole into Pittsburg vein No 8. If profitability holds, Mr Bostack of Marietta plans to sell options to capitalists to develop the tract.
Mrs. Thos. A. Austin of Leavenworth Indiana suffered female troubles and stomach catarrh. Her husband delayed surgery and tried Electric Bitters instead. The medicine completely cured her and is advertised as a guaranteed remedy for liver and kidney ailments, biliousness jaundice chills and fever debility nervousness and blood poisoning. Price five decents at W H McKee's drug store. Try it.
Glouster notes funeral services for Mrs. George Warner who died at the family home in the brick plant addition early Thursday. Rev. Dr. Jackson officiated at the residence Friday afternoon. She leaves a husband and four children. Interment was in the Gloster cemetery.
A Monday morning blaze at Mine No 200 on Sugar Creek consumed several shanties and their contents after an overheated stove started the fire. About sixty miners had just changed into work clothes and were heading to work. No lives were lost, though rumors of a Chauncey machine man’s death were false. The fire also set alight large coal piles, requiring a large team to extinguish.
W L Hill, from 90 pounds, has grown to over 180 pounds after taking Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He claims doctors gave him up to die but after 12 bottles he doubled his weight and is cured. Guaranteed by W H McKee Druggist 50¢ and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
In Glouster on November 30 Ernest Murray struck Bob Hook with a beer bottle at Jake McClanahan's saloon. Murray pleaded guilty and paid 13.60 in fines and costs. Hook faced a disturbance charge and was fined six dollars and forty five cents after a later arrest for disorderly conduct at the Electric Theatre.
An ad states a sprained ankle needs a crutch and rest while an overworked stomach also needs rest without starvation. Kodol is claimed to replicate digestive work and correct the digestive system. The product is said to comply with National Pure Food and Drug Laws and is sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Glouster November 30 J W Stocklein will ship 18 head of cattle to Chicago for the International Live Stock Show. The animals average 2500 pounds and Stocklein has previously won several first prizes at Chicago stock shows.
E. C. DeWitt & Co of Chicago says the Kodol digestive aid complies with the National Pure Food and Drug Law. The large Kodol laboratory serves many stomach patients, and Cline's Pharmacy supplies the product locally.
Donald J. Hynus of New Lexington visited Washington as a MacGahan Club rep to urge Congressman Grosvenor to back a fund for a monument to MacGahan the Bulgarian liberator. Grosvenor pledged support and expects a roughly $20,000 congressional appropriation. Fine illustrated and leather bound books and new fiction are offered.
A large handsome display of pictures captivates visitors at Walker's Book Store. The exhibition showcases local artists and framed scenes in a bright, inviting space.
Alice Hulls of Canaan Township was examined by Judge Lynch and committed to the Athens State Hospital after a lunacy charge filed by her brother-in-law Charles Forbes. Sheriff Webster transported her to Athens and Dr. C S McDougall examined her prior to admission.
Cincinnati December 4 Special wire to Daily Messenger The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court decision against Edward Flickinger and Otto Hayes for conspiring to wreck a Galion bank. Flickinger is serving seven and a half years in the Ohio penitentiary.
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