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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1888
Page
7
A cosmopolitan in Philadelphia claims the sure sign of a well bred man is his laugh. The piece notes a refined laugh distinguishes a gentleman at social events and contrasts satire about fashion, war, and public life with brief humorous clippings from various papers.
In the Delavan corridors Whitehall figure Henry G Burleigh is playfully snookered by Railroad Commissioner Baker who bets him a man will leave with gloves. The stranger returns the gloves, Baker reveals the trick and pays the wager with amusement among onlookers.
Senator Evarts at a dinner party recalls the Washington legend of throwing a dollar across the Rappahannock and notes Coleridge’s remark about the river’s breadth. He adds a quip that Washington could throw a sovereign across the sea, reflecting on newspaper attributed anecdotes.
Thousands of women suffer silently from numerous complaints related to functional irregularities and disorders. Many modest women avoid consulting a physician, but Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription offers prompt relief and restoration to health, brightening many lives.
In the Capitol lobby a long unrecognized crayon portrait is now identified by two women as John W. Taylor of New York. Taylor served twenty years in Congress and was Speaker in both the Sixteenth and Nineteenth Congresses. His nephew, Congressman S. S. Cox, had also failed to identify the image.
W D Sult of mpg Ind tests and Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio attest Electric Bitters as the best remedy for liver kidney and blood diseases. They report relief in many cases including a 10 year rheumatism cure from six bottles. The product sells for fifty cents at H K Dorr's Drug Store.
The Athens post office lists uncalled letters dated January 16 1888 including Bell Miss Lizzie Devore Mrs Nancy Hood K Huntly Miss Ida Hudnall Mrs Sarah Kirby Mr Michael Myres James W Myse Miss Mary Rice Miss Maggie Williams R C Williams R C C Sheldon P M S Blood Elixir advertised as a cure all for ulcers eruptions or syphilitic poisoning with various testimonials and ads from local vendors.
A column recounts a sixteen year old girl who wed a wealthier college student, faced neglect and abuse, and ultimately died after killing her child and herself. It warns that lovers who disobey parental guidance and show little respect will lack restraint, love, or sense once passion cools.
The claim extols lungs and breathing, detailing many respiratory issues from cold to consumption. It advertises Boschee's German Syrup as the sole sure remedy, available from druggists for 75 cents a bottle, promising dependable relief even after other remedies fail.
Abbeville Times notes Rev Alexander Baker a 70 year old North Carolina native and steward of the Alice Clark. His father 96 and mother 92. Father janitor of Cape Fear Bank 66 years worth $20 000. Baker has 21 siblings with one deceased. Three ministers in family and all children born in August. Aleck traveled over 45 000 miles visiting England Germany France Scotland and spent two years in Africa as a missionary.
The piece notes functional liver disorder as a common source of melancholy. It praises Laxador for toning the liver and promoting healthful action. The excerpt includes a short humorous exchange about Adam and Eve and a Kentucky boy asking for Adam's full name and Eve's possible address to him.
The text describes a medicines ad boasting asthma and lung trouble remedies at 10¢ and 50 cents from C B Henderson, then notes the Lick telescope's first night of use with two key discoveries Saturn ring division adjusted by observations and a new star in Orion not in atlases.
Mrs. Hobson discovers lemon pie at church picnic spoiled after young Mr. Siesy sat on it. Miss Smith protests, saying the pie was fresh that morning. The exchange unfolds with surprised humor at the social event.
The Board of Examiners will meet in Athens to examine those who wish to teach in Athens county on the second Saturday of each month. Also the last Saturday of March April May September October and November. Meetings start at 10 o clock a m. Servants are required to be punctual. December 1874 notice.
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