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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
12
An Athens advertisement extols The Athens Gas Heater by L. C. Nye as a breakthrough in gas heating. It claims simplified, durable construction using Wellsville polished iron and Woods Iron, four regulated combustion points, odorless operation, gas efficiency, quiet performance, and four sizes with prices from 4.50 to 5.75 dollars.
An appeal urges mothers to treat sore throat promptly with Tonsiline saying it removes the disease from its seat and prevents complications like croup quinsy tonsillitis or diphtheria. The ad claims a single dose at first sign can save weeks of illness and money.
The district sees widespread use of the Athens Gas Heater in homes, stores, offices, banks, and hotels as Nye accelerates production and expands agencies beyond Athens. Dealers from multiple towns place orders, with West Virginia to Cincinnati opening a large regional market. A circular and price list from L. C. Nye, Athens, Ohio, will be mailed to inquiries.
An 19th century health ad promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers cathartic pills sold at Cline's Pharmacy. The copy claims the remedy expels putrid matter and bile to restore liver function and improve complexion, stressing natural perfection through bodily cleansing.
Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Charles Davis plaintiff versus Porter Brooks et al defendants. Davis seeks partition of real estate in Rome Township Athens County describing two tracts totaling about 50 acres and 46.25 acres and asks interested parties to answer by April 15 1906 with reference to 1900 Athens county auditors for more detail.
Anvile Phillips, son of Richard and Leah Phillips, died aged 72 years three months and 27 days. He was the eldest of eleven. survived by four sisters and two brothers. Born in New Jersey, he moved with his parents to Athens County Ohio as a child and lived there ever since. He married Nancy E. Maxwell on March 5 1857 and had five children, three of whom preceded him in death. He converted in 1858 and was a charter member of Clark's Chapel Church.
Two houses on Lancaster street offered for sale one with four rooms and one with five rooms. Buyer pays ten percent. Clear on investment. E. G. Eaton.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends for kindness and help after the death of their wife and mother, Chas. R. Cable, and to her children for support and care.
Dr William Hoover of Ohio University provides her calculations for the total lunar eclipse to be visible in Athens if weather permits. Timings in Central Standard Time include penumbral entry at 11 57 p m and totality from 12 48 a m to 2 06 a m with moon leaving shadow at 3 37 a m.
The Albany Gas Company started drilling on the Aliyah Wines farm to supply Albany with natural gas. F L Gunther of Athens leads the operation, assisted by Leonard Boden of Marshfield Minor Willey and Harry Crumley of Marietta. The goal is to first serve Albany and then extend to nearby areas, boosting land values in anticipation of a larger gas field and possible coal testing.
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Sarah B. Hill deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated January 25 1906 Pebird M N Linscott.
Elza V. Chalfant has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Thomas N. Chalfant, deceased, late of Athens county Ohio. The appointment is dated January 31.
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