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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
8
The Ohio supreme court rules that Nelsonville may not sell electricity to private firms. It reverses all lower courts noting no authority existed when the plant expanded and the Municipal Code repeal removed power to sell power to citizens. A legislature bill aims to fix the law.
Hocking Valley District council of the International Brick Worker's Alliance held a Sunday meeting in Nelsonville Ohio with officers present. They reported brick plants Shawnee Rock Run New Straitsville refused to withdraw a proposed ten to fifteen cent wage cut, leaving workers idle and operations halted for the time being. The district covers Hocking Perry and Athens Counties led by President John Standall.
Dr Shoop promotes Dr Shoops Restorative as the remedy for weak stomach, heart, and kidneys. The ad claims the product strengthens internal nerves and speeds recovery with tablets or liquid. Free sample tests are offered by Henderson-Crider Drug Co in Racine Wisconsin.
David Dunfee of Beverly Va was the guest of his brother Smith Dunfee and family Friday.
Mrs J L Edmundson of Athens says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe side and back pain from kidney trouble after four boxes. She slept better and felt cured, praising the remedy. Sold by Henderson's drug store and all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sale agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
Rev Coon visited relatives near New Pittsburg last week. Shott a school teacher at this parish was at home in Jerseyville over Sunday. Frank Coon made a business trip to the Imperial one day last week. Roy and Carrie Hawk announce the arrival of a baby boy. Ira Hellyer now of New Pittsburg is dangerously ill at home. Hellyer’s friends hope for recovery. Carrie Moore and Everett of Athens visit Mr James McKee and family. Levi and Mrs. Smith left for West Virginia for a stay. Will Coon of the Imperial and Hadley Hawk with Gallipolis relatives spent Sunday here. Mrs James Bell remains convalescent.
Tuesday reports show James Watkins and James Boggs in Nelsonville for business while many Logan and Logan-area residents travel to Athens Nelsonville and Murray City for visits and illness. The Daily Messenger advertises ten cent weekly delivery and notes church and social events alongside local obituaries and sickness updates.
The bill to raise widows pensions to 12 dollars a month was approved by the house under suspension. The measure, drafted by Sulloway, would cost about 12.7 million dollars annually and extend to all honorably discharged soldiers' widows. Advocates cited broader support from legislators across Indiana Missouri Florida Ohio Michigan New Jersey Tennessee Colorado and others.
Pleasanton reports several local mentions: Jesse Gilkey from Athens State Hospital visited parents and friends last Sunday. Frank Barmaill and family from Athens visiting relatives nearby. Charley Jackson and Mr. Musgrave moved to Albany with families from Morrison bank employment. Mrs. John Harner died of pneumonia after a week of illness. William Bunyan and family listed as sick. George Martin improving from la grippe. Mrs. W. S. Bush and Jenna Frazier assisting others as season began. Rev Alkire preached at his appointment. Holig chapel reveals a revival at a new place ending strongly.
A notice from Henderson Crider Drug Co states the business has expanded in Athens with month over month growth and strong customer approval of their methods. The message asks if readers will join their customer base and support.
Editor asks when February 29 will land on Sunday. The answer given states February 29 will occur on Sunday in 1920. Also promotes Dean's Ointment for piles with druggists selling it.
Thomas Steed aged about 75 died at his home on the Lancaster road last night about 2 o clock. Prophlonia was the cause of death. He is survived by a wife and several children. He served in Company A of the 36th Ohio Infantry for four years and took part in a number of battles.
A reflection on the strain of domestic labor as thousands of American women suffer silently to keep homes neat and children dressed. The piece argues women overextend themselves and endure pains, seeking help to ease daily burdens and duties.
A testimonial notices Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long standing remedy for female illness. Mrs F Ellswo of Mayville New York and Mrs W P Boyd of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania report relief from displacements inflammation and other conditions enabling them to work again. The ad invites sick women to write for advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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