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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1903

Page

9

Ohio Briefs Roundup of Crimes and Fires Across State

An Ohio state news digest reports Pomeroy arrest for forgery, Westerville missionary Elsie Riebel’s death in Sierra Leone, Zeph Kinner’s fatal shooting of Minnie Shinkle and suicide, a major fire in Arcanum destroying W. L. Greese furniture factory with $6500 loss, and multiple small incidents. Other items include a circular jaw injury in Bellefontaine, a blind man Willis Shipley’s railroad death, Evelyn Bryer arrested for cross dressing, a rail yard fire damages matches, a civil suit in Dayton, factory strike near Crestline, fatal fall in Lorain, a death while sweeping snow in Urbana, a marriage over a corpse in Bowling Green, a limb amputation in Kingston, hogs drowning in Sandusky river, drys win in Glenmont, forging charge against a New York trader in Columbus, smallpox quarantines in Gallia, weapon-law ordinances in Bridgeport, murder surrender in Marion, Austrian royal family member on trial in Bellaire, and Markey burglary case in Washington DC.

Toledo Dayton Clara Catterman Crestline Schill Brothers Lorain Charles Ferguson Urbana Dennis Maher Bowling Green Hettie Giles Prof A. ©. Morris Kingston W. H. Derwort Sandusky Millersburg Glenmont Columbus M. E. Lowrey New York Clark Thread Company Gallipolis Gallia County

Feeding children with science and milk ration debate

The notice argues that proper feeding drives profits for farmers and asks if children receive science based nutrition. It cites Scott's Emulsion as a bone and muscle building food and links bone growth to lime and soda content. The passage mixes local anecdotes, court cases, and notices from multiple cities.

Brights Disease Cured in Whitehall Illinois Case

Lon Manley, once diagnosed with Brights Disease and deemed incurable by physicians, credits his recovery to Dodd's Kidney Pills after years of kidney stomach and liver trouble. He reports regained health and ability to work, urging others to consider the remedy.

Whitehall, Lll Bright Lon Manley Mr. Manley Dodd

National Guard Numbers Across States

The National Guard of Nevada consists of 140 men, that of New York 14,000 and Pennsylvania 9,000.

National Guard of Nevada New York Pennsylvania

Dyspepsia and the Christmas Dinner Cure

The piece argues that dyspepsia reflects a weak stomach rather than a bad cook and recommends Hood’s Sarsaparilla to restore vigor, restore appetite, and ease meals. It suggests blame should not fall on cooks and links relief to the tonic’s effects on digestion.

Hood

Portugal Tops Europe In Illiteracy At Sixty-Eight Percent

A historical report claims Portugal has the highest illiteracy rate in Europe with sixty eight percent of the population unable to read or write.

Portugal Europe

Bitter Fight Warned Against Against Dr King’s Discovery

The ad urges persistent use of Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption warning that delay leads to a bitter fight with illness or death. It quotes T R Beall of Beall Mississippi praising his wife’s recovery after four bottles and notes prices 50c and 1 00 with trial bottles free.

Dr. King T. R. Beall Beall W. H. McKee

Britain battles on three fronts across world

The text notes Britain faces three conflicts overseas including in Somaliland East Africa where 380 camels and 250 goats were captured, plus actions in Southeast Arabia and Tibet. It presents a concise snapshot of imperial military activity and territorial concerns.

Somalilaend East Africa Southeast Arabia Tibet

Allen's Long Balsam Promises Relief From Cold Symptoms

The piece advises using Allen's Long Balsam at early signs of throat irritation and tickling to prevent a harsh winter cold. It emphasizes the product is free from opium and positions it as a timely remedy against the lingering cold.

Allen

Russia Recognizes Panama Republic In Shift In Diplomacy

Russia has acknowledged the Republic of Panama. England remains the sole great power not to indicate recognition. Britain waits on Panama to assume part of the Colombian debt involving British interests.

Russia Republic of Panama England Panama

Timely Suggestion for Chamberlains Cough Remedy

A housewife is urged to stock Chamberlains Cough Remedy for the season. The ad claims early use prevents cold progression and that the preparation contains no harmful substances. It states the remedy is pleasant for adults and children and available at McKee's Drug Store.

Chamberlian McKee’s

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Broad Digestive Relief

Claiming to digest all foods and strengthen the stomach Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is advertised to cure dyspepsia indigestion and stomach trouble while improving blood health and strength. Testimonial from Gov G W Atkinson of West Virginia praises its effectiveness and recommends to friends. Sold by all druggists.

G. W. Atkinson W. Va

Homeseeker's and Colonists Fares Announced

Advertises Homeseeker's and Colonists fares from Ohio Central Lines with full particulars via agents. Tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Ohio Central Lines

Appointed administrator of J M Noble estate in Athens County

The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of J M Noble late of Athens county Ohio deceased. This notice dated December 4. A Nease signs as administrator and closes with administrative dates.

J. M. Noble Athens County Ohio A. A. Nease

Speaker Cannon Rejects Senate Bow Tradition

In a national House ceremony, the secretary of the senate bowed to the speaker and the speaker returned the bow. Speaker Cannon declined this ritual, saying he would not bow to the senate or its secretary, preferring not to bow his head to either.

National House of Representative Senate Cannon

Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve Praised By Steady User

One Hundred Dollars a Box is the value H A Tisdale Summer ton OH places on DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve He says I had the piles for 20 years I tried many doctors and medicines but all failed except DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve It cured me It is a combination of Witch Hazel antiseptics and emollients claimed to cure blind bleeding itching protruding piles sores cuts eczema and skin diseases Sold by all Druggists.

H. A. Tisdale Summerton 8. C DeWitt All Druggista

General Chaffee Inspects Adjutant Office Slippers

Major General Chaffee conducted a rigid inspection of the adjutant general's office and ordered the removal of slippers found in a veterans clerk's desk. He criticized old war clerks for slipshod dress while praising foreign soldiers seen during the China invasion and urged soldiers to improve style.

Chaffee Adjutant General China

California Plane Wafers Offer Fast Returns

California Plane Wafers claim quick results with no after trouble. The advertisement asks readers to consult their druggist for a trial of 100 wafers for 25 da.

California

A Bargain for Farmers

The New York Tribune Farmer offers farmers a practical illustrated weekly of twenty pages. An introductory deal provides two papers for a low price. The Mes senger and Herald also cost one dollar yearly, with a full year sent for a combined payment of $1.25 to The Messenger and Herald, Athens.

New York Tribune Farmer United States New York Tribune Messenger and Herald Athens New City

Wanted farm hand with steady work and on site house

Help wanted advertisement seeking a married farm hand for steady employment with a house on the premises and liberal wages. Apply at once to J. Martin in Athens, Ohio.

J. Martin, Athen, O

See Cline for Fine Candies This Xmas

Local advertisement urges shoppers to visit Cline for fine candies suitable as Christmas gifts. The note highlights assortment and seasonal appeal to attract holiday buyers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

State News Pomeroy W. J. Lonsdale Singer Sewing Machine Westerville Elsie Riebel Sierra Leone Africa Marietta Zeph Kinner Minnie Shinkle Arcanum W. L. Greese Bellefontaine Clay Beler Circleville Willis Shipley Cleveland Evelyn Bryer Milwaukee Youngstown Pittsburg Marion Elizabeth Nickle Akron George Walker Delaware The State Horticultural Society Chillicothe Bridgeport Jerry Simms Bellaire Joe Szees Austria-Hungary Emil DeTechy Washington D. H Markey Scott Scott& Bowne Pearl St N. Y Kenton Harry Sheppard Harry P. Scott Newark Newark National Bank Tiffin Heidelberg University West Virginia Indiana Illinois Steubenville Panhandle F. A. LaSalle Indianapolis Cincinnati Harry Denman Harry Hoover J. M. Maylone People’s National Bank Columbus Hospital Findlay James Ritter McArthur James McCormick St. Francis Hospital Charles Park Minington Vinton P. A. Baker Anti-Saloon League Washington Portsmouth Moses Edward Test C. ©. Cole Belmont County Johnson Decoor Cisler’s Weinstock Upper Sandusky Philip Nagle Murray W. H. Tippie Goose Run Hocking Valley Wm. Bauman Monroe Yacht Club Marietta College Harry J. Hoover Peoples National Bank Hoover Newark School Board Gallipolis Hospital J. A. Shawan Public Schools Corona Art Putnarm Holiday Stationary Ebony G. I. Putnam Homeseeker's Royal W. H. Brown Skoe CO John Weber St. Louis America Orde McCarty Geman W. RB Cinelumati. O
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