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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
5
An old maxim argues economy in saving time by washing, urging Ivory Soap as essential for health. The ad touts Ivory Soap as 99 2 3 percent pure and promotes daily cleansing of the skin to keep pores open and clean.
The Athens county farmers institute met in the court room at ten o clock with light attendance. President Hooper opened, John Begg spoke about profitable cattle raising and calf yearlings. Judge Wood and others shared tips on soil fertility, cow peas, fruit culture, and historical farming methods. An evening program in the college auditorium featured John Regg, Miss Olah Hooper, and Prof. Mercer with stereoptical insect views. The institute continues today with strong attendance.
William Hays aged 61 years nine months dies at Mixgara after a period of illness caused by acute stomach trouble. A Civil War veteran, he served in the 11th and 17th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Funeral Saturday, remains to Marshfield. His wife Mrs. William Hays died January 2. Survived by four children Laura Z Hays Edith C Hays George L Hays. Community notes report other local concerns including A. E. McGrath’s pneumonia recovery and a Christian church meeting February 9 for important business.
Reports describe rapid relief from grip using Dr Miles nervous systems pills and pain pills. Mrs Masters and Mrs Lapeer credit quick recovery at home in Indiana towns Man itor and Modelia Mann. President McKinley and Speaker Renderson resume duties after grip. George Flannery, J C Helfrey, Rev C Boyd and others report improvement or recovery in Buffalo East Pittsburg St Paris with Dr Miles remedies.
Mrs Clarinda Butler of Wheeling Ohio reports weakness chest tightness and severe headache from grip symptoms. She credits Dr Miles Pain Pills and Nervine with quick relief.
The Athens County Teachers Union holds its second session at the old chapel of the University on February 23 at 1 o clock. The program includes Model Teacher Subjects, High School limitations, First Years Work, School Legislation, The Teacher's Salary, Ethical in Education, an artist segment, music, and educational movements. A number of subjects will be open for discussion and all teachers and prospective teachers are urged to attend and participate. J E Minven, President.
The Pallas club held a large reception at Mrs. S N Hobson's home Tuesday evening with several hundred guests. Mrs Hobson, Mrs Price, Mrs Conner, Miss Glazier, and Miss Lucy Boyd received guests. Edna Thompson and Amy Weil supervised the punch table while Miss Alderman, Edna Hibbard, Aldom and Mr. Armstrong led guitar and mandolin music. The dining room featured green and pink decor with pink roses, and assistants included Mrs Palmer, Miss Hobson, and Miss Lucile Evans. The event was a noted success and enjoyed by all attendees.
James Folk alias J Faber and R Her bert arrested about two months ago on a watch securing charge was examined by Judge Bethe on Tuesday afternoon for insanity. He was found mentally dethroned and sent to the state hospital. He refused nourishment in jail and stated his age as 45 with Cleveland as home. The item also mentions DeVire's Little Fly Risers and Cline's Pharmacy in a closing ad-like note.
Mail letters uncalled for at the Ath ens post office dated February 5 1901 list names including Appleman Hurartz Dailey Benjamin Johnson Cook and many others. Rich Farm near Columbus Ohio advertised for sale with electric railroad frontage and nearby amenities. contact Cons D Ginn Millersport for details. Mardi Gras excursion fares to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola February 14 1901 with return options and special rates via B and O S W rail line.
Low rate excursion tickets to the West Southwest and South on the first and third Tuesdays of each month via the Ohio Central Lines. Return within twenty one days. For full particulars contact Ohio Central agents or John Moores T P A Findlay etc. Also DeWitt's Little Early Risers promoted. Presidential Inauguration ceremonies in Washington March 4 prompt RB & O SW excursion tickets March 1 3 1901 with fare from Athens 113.
Amusements note announces a new Lewis Morrison production Faust 1 as a local booking and highlights J H A Pearl's Marine band and the farce They Want Me in three acts at the opera house on February 4 with high class specialties between acts. J A La Pearl touts a moral, tested showman background and extensive touring as guarantee of quality. Tremain endorses cough remedies and Bromo Quinine tablets are advertised.
The Jefferson Jackson Lincoln League plans a large Lincoln's birthday celebration in Columbus with expected state-wide attendance. The Hocking Valley Railway offers reduced round trip tickets on February 12 and return until February 14. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is promoted as a safe cure for skin conditions. Cline's Pharmacy advertises it.
Athens Ohio insurer H H Haning emphasizes wide coverage while an anonymous testimonial from Mrs E C Bowley of Waterloo Indiana describes relief after using Nervine Pain Pills and Liver Pills for months of grip, insomnia, and headaches.
The notice outlines a Lincoln Day Celebration in Columbus on Tuesday February 19 by the Jefferson Jackson Lincoln League, with excursion fares via Ohio Central Lines on February 11 and 12, returning by February 18. It also includes numerous editorials and candidate announcements for Athens County offices in the Republican primary, plus broader health and remedy notices.
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