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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
6
Thelma Miller, four, died from severe burns after a fireplace accident at her home near Freming. Reports say she was either pushed or fell into the fire while playing on Sunday afternoon. her burial was held today at 10 o'clock.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin markets Health Coffee as a fast minute brew. The cereal based substitute claims to closely imitate coffee without containing any real coffee. Sold by Henderson-Crider Drug Co.
An 11 year old girl, Blanche Hamilton, was committed to the Girls Industrial School at Delaware after a probate court hearing. Her father Henry Hamilton cited inability to care for her amid family discord and a dissipated mother. Also Volney Pruden, 72, was committed to the Athens State Hospital for the insane after years of delusions and poor health, with Dr J M Higgins as medical witness.
Albany social roundup shows guests and travels across Commins Athens Rutland Columbus and Marysville California. Names include Lewla McKinatry H W Waalag Celia Barrett Ruth Welch William Wible Ben Knowlton Allie Irwin Jefa O P Davis Beatie Wells Milton DeCamp George DeCamp Florence DeCamp Maud DeCamp Black John Webster D T Moore and others with church work and hospital visits noted as families host relatives and friends.
Lafe Wolfe of Beaumont faced Squire Rose's court on a shooting with intent to kill charge filed by Austin Witham. Wolfe admitted firing a shot after a peace warrant had been issued. Witham said the bullet came dangerously close. Wolfe claims rocks were being thrown and he fired to frighten them. Bond set at $300, posted by KE Woodworth.
Four marriage licenses issued. Daniel A Bateman 26 a line man and Sylvia P Anderson 27 of Nelsonville wed. James Edward Sherlock engineer and Ida Oxley 22 of Athens also listed.
An advertisement links commercial stress to indigestion and urges Miona tablets as a cure. It claims Miona strengthens stomach walls and liver function, reduces digestive complaints, and restores bowel movement. The Henderson-Crider Drug Company offers 50 cent boxes with a money back guarantee under the Pure Food Law.
Amesville reports visiting professionals J W Bolten and H A Taylor from Pittsburg closing a deal on a large coal land tract. Local residents include Mr and Mrs Carl Lortaz visiting Columbus, H B Carpenter welcoming a new son, and John Retter of Marion on business. Epidemic grip affects families. Harry AReary recovering from pneumonia.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakesses irregularities and derangements. It claims to ease painful periods aid nursing mothers prepare for childbirth and strengthen the nervous system. It invites readers to request a booklet of authorities from Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo NY.
Mr James Clifford returns from the West with his ailing daughter. His son James visits from Pittsburg. Miss Rose Dwyer stays with Viola Mink. Andrew Cavanagh visits cousins O J Griffon and sister of Athens. Mr Hickey improves enough to be around. Nora Cavanaugh shopped in Athens last week. Many residents suffer from the grippe.
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