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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1906

Page

5

Doan's Kidney Pills Relieve Athens Woman of Back Pain

Mrs D C Land of Stimson Avenue Athens Ohio reports relief from kidney complaint after using three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. She suffered from backache heart palpitations dizziness and poor sleep before finding improvement and full cure. Sold by Henderson's drug store with price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

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

Dr Bishop to Lead Gulf Coast Mission from Houston

Dr R F Bishop will leave Athens at month end to serve northern settlers along the Texas gulf coast. Commissioned by Episcopal authorities he will preach and organize a new presiding elder district with headquarters in Houston. His jurisdiction spans Galveston west to the Rio Grande and will last several months. He declined a transfer 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 Remark

W L Rawls of Bells Tennessee describes a twenty year nasal catarrh problem and credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with healing the sore inside his nose. He reports swelling and soreness disappeared and never returned. Sold at W H McKee's drug store for 25 cents.

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

Pleasanton News Briefs and Local Happenings

Birth announced for a girl to Mr. and Mrs. George Shamel on December 10. Mrs. William Gilkey travels to Winger Chapel due to her father Mr. Carroll’s illness. Telecommunication issues disrupt the Jerseyville division with lines 13 and 24 cut loose and 44 back. Local chatter notes exchanges at Albany and ongoing line disputes among workers. Sneak thieves and Sunday hunters worry residents south of town as turkeys vanish and a man loses fifteen bushels of potatoes. Sunday hunting sparks public concern.

George Shamel William Gilkey Winger Chapel Carroll Jerseyville Albany Exchange

Laxative Bromo Quinine Cures Cold in One Day

Newspaper ad promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure and E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box.

E. W. Grove

Two Men Arrested for Overcoat Theft Near Athens

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

Finsterwald Offcer Mills Teters Beasley Athens Pennsylvania West Virginia Teeters

Standard Bred Getting Popular Among Farmers

The piece notes rising interest in breeding trotter and pacer among farmers in southern Ohio and northern West Virginia. It argues well bred trotters outwork heavier cold bloods, attracts higher prices, and broadens use beyond racing. Farmers invest in trotting bred brood mares, seeing profits from sale of colts and potential prizes, boosting standard bred stallion patronage and dealer demand.

Ohio West Virginia Dr. Chase

Beebe Notes Social and Health Updates

Mrs. Rose Merrill returned from Athens after medical treatment. Fireman Ellsworth Greeney of the B&O was home a few days last week. Mrs. Eliza Minear visits Miss Rose Cook of Pittsburg. Chester Hart, formerly of Beebe, died of typhoid in Champaign County. remains brought to Stewart for funeral by Rev. Edward Morris of Rockland. interment at Federal Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Laughlin of Athens visit the Merrills. 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 Cemetery

Local News Highlights From Parkersburg Area

Mr and Mrs Neal White and daughter Lily moved to Parkersburg for winter. Edwin Parker spent Tuesday in Parkersburg. Miss Mary A Stone visited friends in Marietta. E A Dutton attended the Farmers Institute at Coolville. Randolph of Scott West Virginia visited here. River rise due to rains with boats and steamers making use of it. Four state speakers attended the Farmers Institute at Coolville on December 12 and 13. Sessions 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

Sore Mouth and Throat Treated by TONSILINE

Oral warning promotes TONSILINE as the cure for sore mouth and sore throat claiming it prevents serious illnesses like croup quinsy tonsillitis and diphtheria. Ad urges readers to keep a bottle at home with pricing 25 and 50 cents.

Ohio Wool Clip Leads In Production And Value

The National Association of Wool Manufacturers reports Ohio ranks fifth in sheep numbers and eighth in wool output for the present year. Ohio produced 11,562,500 pounds of wool valued around 3.58 million dollars, with an average secured price of 62 cents per pound. The nation’s clip reached 298,915,130 pounds worth 79.72 million, with declines noted in several regions. The 1906 average fleece weight rose to 6.66 pounds from 6.56 pounds in 1905, driven by heavier fleeces despite lower prices.

National Association of Wool Manufacturers Ohio Montana Texas

Will Remodel Masonic Temple In Athens Involved Plan

A mass meeting of Athens Masonic bodies discussed remodeling the Masonic building to add an extra story and create a grand lodge on the third floor with drill and club rooms. Trustees may hire architects and seek plans after which the proposal will be endorsed or rejected by the bodies.

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

Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered By Toledo Company

Catarrh described as a blood or constitutional disease and Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as an internal remedy that acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad claims it is not quack medicine, cites physician prescription, and offers testimonials. Priced 75 cents with drugsellers selling Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

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

Death of Dr Elsons Mother Shocks University Family

Dr H W Elson of the history department at the University Roseville was called home Monday by the sudden death of his mother Mrs Elson aged seventy two. It is the first death in the family in fifty two years and during his absence his classes are led by Prof Martzolff.

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 Pratts Fork incident

Mrs. W. S. Williams, an elderly resident of Pratts Fork, stepped from her porch in darkness Sunday evening and broke her left ankle. Dr. Campbell of Burlingham treated her and reports she is much improved.

Pratts Fork W. S. Williams

Death at State Hospital Claims 53 Year Old Inmate

Mahala Duvall aged 53 died at the State Hospital on Sunday from tuberculosis. She had been an inmate at the facility for eight years, and the remains were shipped to Lynchburg this morning for burial.

Mahala Duvall Stae Hospital Lynchburg

Holiday rail rates to distant points via Ohio Central Lines

Low holiday rates offered by Ohio Central Lines to destinations in other states. Travel specialists and agents will provide details and timing for December 18 20 and 22.

Ohio Central

Chapman Fined Five Dollars and 30 Days Jail

Nelsonville December 18 Frank Chapman arrested Saturday evening on an affidavit by Abner Phillips near Mineral for cutting harness belonging to Phillips pled guilty. He was fined five dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days in the county jail then sent to Athens jail Monday.

Nelsonville Frank Chapman Abner Phillips Near Mineral Phillips Sharp Chapman Athens

Humphreys Veterinary Specifics for Animal Diseases

Humphreys Veterinary Specifics claim to cure diseases in horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting on disease sites directly with no delay. The advertisement lists ailments including coughs colds fevers distemper worms and miscarriages claiming cures and offering a book mailed free from Humphreys Medicine Co New York.

Price Humphreys

McKee's Drug Store Notice in Webster District

Legal notice from McKee's Drug Store Webster District announcing proceedings and actions involving attorney Puff and agent Switzer. Requires reader attention to upcoming dates and official steps in the matter.

Probate notices filed in Athens Ohio accounts

The Probate Judge of Athens county Ohio reports accounts filed and suspended for publication and exceptions until December 22, 1906 at 10 o'clock AM. The list includes guardianships for Catharine J. Gabriel Rachel Shaukis Kate Reeves and Sophia Clyde Cline and executrixes for Chas Sloan D W Nelson and others with first and final accounts as noted.

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

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