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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1906

Page

3

Doans Kidney Pills Praise From Athens Claim

An Athens Ohio resident Mrs D C Land reports relief from kidney pain and dizziness after using Doans Kidney Pills. She says three boxes cured her condition and improved overall health. Sold by Hendersons drug store with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Remember the name Doans.

Athens D. C. Land Stimson Avenue Ohio Dean Henderson Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan’s

Dr Bishop to Lead Gulf Coast Episcopal Mission

Dr. R F Bishop will depart Athens this month to serve on the gulf coast of Texas. Commissioned by Episcopal authorities he will visit new northern settlers and establish a presiding elder district with headquarters in Houston. His jurisdiction extends to Galveston and west to the Rio Grande for several months. He declines a transfer to a regular presiding elder role and plans to return to Ohio for fall pastoral work.

R. F. Bishop Athens Episcopal Gulf Coast Texas Bishop Houston Galveston Rio Grande Ohio

Long Tennessee Fight Ends With Arnica Salve Cure

W. L. Rawls of Bells Tennessee reports a twenty year nasal catarrh cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He says swelling and soreness vanished after applying the salve to the sore area and never returned. Available 25c at W. H. McKee's drug store.

Tennessee W. L. Rawls Bells, Tenn W. H. McKee

Pleasanton News Roundup of Local Happenings

Birth announced for a girl to Mr and Mrs George Shamel on December 10. Mrs William Gilkey summoned to Winger Chapel due to her father Mr Carroll’s illness. Telecommunication issues rise in the area with Jerseyville division Nos 13 and 24 in flux. No 13 contemplates Albany exchange entry. Wires spark linguistic battles and threats of personal encounters reported, yet no injuries. Local concerns include sneak thieves and Sunday hunters stealing turkeys and potatoes. Sunday hunting grows widespread alongside the day itself.

George Shamel William Gilkey Winger Chapel Carroll Jerseyville Albany Exchange

Laxative Bromo Quinine Cure Promises One Day Relief

Druggists refund money if it fails to cure colds. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature. The old advertisement touts a one day cure with laxative quinine tablets.

E. W. Grove

Two Men Arrested in Overcoat Theft Near Athens

Chief Finsterwald and Officer Mills arrested two men Monday evening for stealing an overcoat from Groceryman Teeters. The suspects entered the Slaughter house on Beasley farm near Athens and were lodged in the city prison awaiting an affidavit. One man claimed a Pennsylvania home, the other a West Virginia origin.

Finsterwald Mills Teters Beasley Farm Athens Pennsylvania West Virginia Teeters

Standard Bred Getting Popular in Ohio and West Virginia

Farmers in southern Ohio and northern West Virginia show rising interest in standard bred trotters. They now recognize that well bred trotters outwork heavier cold-bloods and bring higher prices. Growers expect stronger breeding demand, better mares, and broader dealer interest benefiting local breeders and markets.

Ohio West Virginia Dr. Chase

Local Notices and Social News Recap

Mrs. Rose Merrill returned from Athens after medical treatment. Ellsworth Greeney a B O fireman spent a few days at home. Mrs Eliza Minear visits Miss Rose Cook in Pittsburg. Chester Hart former resident dies of typhoid in Champaign County. Remains brought to Stewart for funeral services by Rev Edward Morris of Rockland. Interment at Federal Creek cemetery. Mr and Mrs Charles Laughlin of Athens visit Mr and Mrs Stephen Merrill. Marion Wetherell is seriously ill.

Rose Merrill Athens Ellsworth Greeney Eliza Minear Rose Cook Pittsburg Chester Hart Champaign County Stewart Edward Morris Rockland Federal Creek

Notable Winter Moves and Farm Institute Notes

Mr and Mrs Neal White and daughter Lily moved to Parkersburg for the winter. Edwin Parker spent Tuesday in Parkersburg. Miss Mary A Stone visited friends in Marietta. E A Dutton attended the Farmers Institute at Coolville. Miss Randolph of Scott West Virginia visited the area. Rivers rose due to rains enabling ships to use the river. Four state speakers attended the Coolville Farmers Institute on December 12 and 13. sessions were described as interesting and instructive.

Neal White Lily Parkersburg Edwin Parker Mary A. Stone Marietta E. A. Dutton Farmers’ Institute Coolville Randolph Scott W. Va

Ohio Wool Clip Ranked Fifth In Nation

The National Association of Wool Manufacturers reports Ohio's clip at 11,562,500 pounds with 1,500,000 sheep, ranking fifth in sheep numbers and eighth in wool yield. Montana leads with 4,940,000 sheep and 35,815,000 pounds produced. national clip totals 298,915,130 pounds worth 79,721,383 dollars. Oil prices averaged 62 cents per pound, down from prior years. average fleece weight rose to 6.66 pounds from 6.56.

National Association of Wool Manufacturers Ohio Montana Texas

Masonic Temple Remodeling Plan Backed by Athens Bodies

A mass meeting of about thirty Athens Masonic members endorsed remodeling the Masonic temple. The board plans to hire an architect, add a third story, create a grand lodge room on the third floor, and convert the second floor into drill and club rooms. Plans will be reviewed by the various bodies for endorsement.

Athens Masonic F. W. Bush Board of Property Trustees F. C. Stedman Company

Sayings and reflections on life in Athens

A collection of wry, ironic musings and anecdotes from Athens readers. The pieces touch on politics, space, medicine, family, neighbors and real estate figures, highlighting human foibles and the city’s social mood. Notable lines reference Roosevelt, Peary, Wellman, and local property lore.

Hall's Catarrh Cure pitched as blood remedy

Advert of Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hollister's tea claiming catarrh is constitutional. Eschews quack labels and promotes internal treatment with testimonials. Product sold by Cline's Pharmacy and druggists for 75 cents, with a note on Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hollister Cline Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo Ohio

Death of Dr Elsons Mother Shocks University

Dr H W Elson of the history department at the university was called home to Roseville Monday by the sudden death of his mother, Mrs Elson aged seventy two. It is the first family death in fifty two years. In his absence Prof Martzolff conducts his classes.

Athens College Street E. B. Clark Gould Congress Street Ellis Christopher Watkins Lancaster Street Walker Armstrong Grosvenor’s Addition Highland Park Glenwood Sunnyside North Hill State Street Minear Adam H. W. Elson Department of History University Roseville

Elderly Woman Breaks Ankle In Local Porch Incident

Mrs W B Williams of Pratts Fork fell from her porch in darkness Sunday evening and broke her left ankle. Dr Campbell of Burlingham attended. she is reported much improved today. An unrelated advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup with honey and tar, claimed to open bowels and ease cold symptoms. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Pratts Fork W. 8. Williams Campbell Burlingham Williams Kennedy Cline

Death at State Hospital Inmate Mahala Duvall

Mahala Duvall aged 53 died at the State Hospital Sunday of tuberculosis. An inmate there for eight years, her remains were shipped to Lynchburg this morning for burial.

Mahala Duvall Stae Hospital Lynchburg

Sore Mouth and Throat Warn of Serious Dangers

Advertisement promotes TONSILINE as a universal cure for sore mouth and throat ailments and warns of risks like croup quinsy tonsillitis and diphtheria if untreated. Claims quick, certain relief and urges keeping it at home for emergencies. Prices listed as 25 and 50 cents.

Holiday Rail Rates From Ohio Central Lines

Low holiday fares offered by the Ohio Central Lines to destinations in other states. See travel agents for details and dates.

Ohio Central

Chapman Fined Five Dollars and Thirty Days Jail

Nelsonville report states Frank Chapman arrested Saturday evening on an affidavit by Abner Phillips of near Mineral for cutting Phillips harness. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Sharp and received a $5 fine plus costs and 30 days in the county jail. He was transported to Athens jail Monday.

Nelsonville Frank Chapman Abner Phillips Near Mineral Phillips Sharp Chapman Athens

Gruggists Offer Free Book Mailed On Receipt of Price

Humphreys Medicine Co announces a free book mailed to purchasers upon prepaid receipt of price, with address at Cor William and John Nerovts New York.

Gruggists Price Humphreys

Sale of Outlet No 11 Land in Athens County

Athens County Court Common Pleas issues an order of sale for a parcel described as part of Outlet No 11 in Out-lot 116 near Slaughter. The sale to be held January 26, 1907 at 1 pm at the Athens Court House front door, with cash payment required. proceeds are subject to Ohio University rents and taxes.

Mary A. Viney Guardian Andrew Deane Athens Wit Outlet No. 11 Slaughter Ohio University

Probate notices filed in Athens County Ohio records

The Probate Judge's office in Athens County Ohio posts accounts for public view through December 22, 1906. Guardians and executors named include Charles L. Hopkins, Lucinda Sloan, H L Baker, Catherine Nelson, F W Everett, John Featherstone, S B E Hedges, and A W Lynch. First accounts and final accounts listed for multiple estates and guardians.

Athens County Ohio Charles L. Hopkins Catharine J. Gabriel Lucinda Sloan Chas M. Sloan H. L. Baker Rachel Shaukis Catherine

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