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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
7
A College Springs sermon extols Christ’s birth as a turning point in world history and urges a festive, forgiving Christmas. A Missouri dog case features Senator Vest’s tribute to the faithful dog as man’s best friend, ending with a $500 verdict for the plaintiff.
The Chillocothe Leader-Gezette reports Dr J W Lash filed a will for probate on Thursday. It directs executors to pay debts and funeral costs, sell estate as needed, and spend up to 1000 dollars on a family monument at the Abraham Lash cemetery lot within Alexander Township Athens County. A 500 dollar trust is created to fund repair and beautification of the family burying lot, with duties continuing in the blood line after executors and trustees die.
An advertisement touts Vinci as a proven tonic to spark appetite and revive digestion. It claims a mix of cod liver oil iron and wine that nourishes the body and strengthens the urge to eat. Thousands have bought it with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
An advertisement touts qoschee's Germany Syrup as the universal remedy for consumption and lung problems since 1868. It claims superiority for severe coughs, bronchitis, croup, and nighttime coughing, noting a 25 cent introductory size and a regular 75 cent bottle available at druggists.
W H McKee druggist lists mail orders supplied for bottles and express handling, inviting customers to place requests by mail or phone for prompt delivery and service.
The will outlines how Abraham Lash's estate should be divided among his siblings and relatives. Executors receive trusts without bond. specific bequests include items to Z F Downs and Mrs Downs, Greta, and $15,000 to George B Lash for Greta, with one fourth shares to Leander J Lash Jeremiah C Lash and George B Lash and a trust for Martha Jane Lash Hooper. The estate is valued at about 270000.
Athens Ohio resident Mrs Mullen reports relief from severe nervous prostration sleeplessness and dizziness after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills sold for 50 cents a box. She recommends the tonic and health builder and notes the package bears the doctor’s portrait and signature.
A Brown University student challenged Professor Caswell asking if his name would bear the same weight or notoriety at the C. The exchange reflects campus rhetoric and debate over reputation and authority within scholarly circles.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana credits Dr King s New Life Pills with curing his wife after doctors failed. The pills are advertised to aid stomach and liver troubles and cure constipation headaches and are sold for 23c at W H McKee s drug store.
Three years ago the conflicts at Belmont Graspan and Modder River occurred as part of the ongoing campaign. The report reflects on the battles and their impact on the war effort and regional control.
Kedol claims to digest all foods and strengthen the stomach, cure dyspepsia and indigestion, and improve blood and tissues. Gov. G W Atkinson of West Virginia cites personal use and recommendation, with Cline's Pharmacy endorsing the product.
William H. Allen, general secretary of the State Charities Aid Association for New Jersey, harshly criticizes state institutions in his annual report saying county jails are a school of crime.
Mrs S H Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with relief after three years of severe indigestion and dyspepsia. She reports gaining 35 pounds and a restored appetite. The ad endorses the medicine as a guaranteed cure for indigestion stomach liver and kidney issues. Sold for 50 cents at W H McKee's drug store.
Bloodhounds followed the trail as burglars dynamited a mill safe in South Carolina and escaped with 3000 dollars and valuable papers.
Weather warnings warn of sudden changes as hoarseness and heavy coughs threaten health at home. Madison resident E H Wise credits One Minute Cough Cure with improving health and possibly saving his life. The claim covers coughs colds la grippe bronchitis pneumonia and throat and lung troubles. The cure allegedly loosens phlegm reduces inflammation soothes mucous membranes and strengthens the throat. Cline's Pharmacy promotes the product. A separate note mentions the steamer Bannockburn loss search and accompanying tugs on Lake Superior.
A newly issued book by the Chicago and North Western Railway describes California’s commercial industrial and transportation advantages along with outdoor life and climate. It highlights a trip to the state and invites readers to send four cents for postage to W. B. Kniskern at 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Passenger Traffic Manager.
The Hocking Valley Railway with Michigan Central Railroad offers daily through Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Cars between Columbus Toledo and Detroit. Depart Columbus 10:00 p.m. arrival Toledo 5:30 a.m. Detroit 7:45 a.m. Southbound from Detroit 10:00 p.m. Toledo 12:30 a.m. Columbus 6:50 a.m. The line promises reliable on time service via Union Station Columbus.
The morning vestibuled coach departs Columbus at 8 45 a m and reaches Chicago at 5 20 p m, faster than rivals by ninety minutes. The night Pullman drawing room sleeper leaves Columbus at 10 p m and arrives Chicago 7 25 a m with no car changes. Connections available at Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Omaha Kansas City and the West. Write W R Moore Athens or W H Fisher Columbus for travel details.
The Hocking Valley will offer round trip tickets at one and one third fare on December 24, 25, 31, 1902 and January 1, 1903 to all lines on its system and most Central Passenger Association lines. Travel valid only on sale dates with return by January 2, 1908. Teachers and students may buy tickets to return home by school closing, but no later than January 8, 1903. details from ticket agents.
Chicago and North-Western Railway offers comfortable travel with experienced conductors to San Francisco Los Angeles or Portland. Choice of routes with finest scenery and low rate tickets. Double berth only 86.00. Maps and information free from ticket agents or N M Breeze 435 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio. The largest armor plate ever rolled 106 tons by Krupp in Düsseldorf Germany last year.
One way settlers rates on dates to a broad western territory advertised as a rich West. The prospecting appeal targets homeseekers renters and farmers inviting visits to see rewards of 1903 harvests. Burlington Route and Northern Pacific Great Northern rail lines offer California excursions and tourist sleepers via scenic Colorado and Salt City. Contact W M Shaw J W Ward at 420 Vine St Cincinnati for details and free reply.
Ohio Central lines offer Homeseekers Excursion Tickets on the first third Tuesdays of each month from points in the North and West at special low rates. Full particulars available from Ohio Central agents or addresses in Detroit Toledo Findlay Columbus Charleston.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference West and North Thorough Performers, Columbus, Selecoca, and RIDDELL Veo. Superintendent E. E. Pinch indicated approval in past records.
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