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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
11
Verona Clarke surveys feminine styles for spring with sleeves returning to elbow length except tailored suits. hats tighten to the head. bordered robes, plumes, and Leghorn straws rise in popularity. Silk favors black and white, jumper waist laces contrast, vibrant color accents dominate trims and facings.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio endorsed by Walding Kinnan & Marvin. Cure taken internally. acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. 75 cents per bottle. sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills suggested for constipation.
Notice states the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Administrator de bonis non of the estate of Andrew Nichols, deceased, in Athens County Ohio. Dated January 14, 1907.
Advertised letters include Mrs Rose Allen Mrs Jesse Barnes Ross Brodhead Eva Brown J C Cochran H 8 Dailey Miss Belle Davis Westly Deffenbaugh John Fox Jessie Flossie Grigsby Livona Grimes Annie Logan Mrs C Maxwell Miss Miller Henry Phillips W D Phillips Willie M H Stevenson Julia Smith Bessie Scott James Thompson R A Watson Lizzie Woodward May F Woodyard J C. Unclaimed letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office February 18 1907. John Finsterwald Postmaster.
A fragment discusses doctors telling women that only surgery can cure female troubles, asserting that such a medicine exists due to thousands of cures attributed to surgical procedures. The text reflects sensational medical rhetoric common in periodicals.
County Auditor records warrants paid by the county commissioners including various salaries, taxes, repairs, jail items, light charges, and relief payments. Named individuals and entities cover a wide range from elder care to law enforcement, with many home orders and vouchers recorded.
A ledger lists payments including Peters for $5 and J W Sawyer relief in Trimble township $60 along with S B Hill salary as commissioner $75.75 and J F Biddle salary as commissioner $75.75. Joe Bethel relief for York township amounts to $159.00.
The piece critiques how people form opinions before inquiry in the Thaw murder case juror selection. It warns that preformed judgments undermine fair trial standards and reflect a broader American tendency to speak without thorough thought. The author calls for more cautious discourse.
A quirky verse extols Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for loneliness and marriage, noting Cline's Pharmacy as the setting and suggesting social reform through a humorous product pitch.
A list of residents and visitors registered at Berry Monday includes J. W. Houghee F. Cooley T. E. Warren Nelsonville E. I. Stanley Albany and Hon E H Tinker of Chillicothe George M Hickle of Lancaster plus members of the Way down East company. Also recorded at the Ohio hotel are Mrs Frank Patton Nelle Patton and Miss Anna Calvert of Nelsonville and at the Elk were Mr and Mrs Webb Adson Albany Mrs Jeff Perry Guysville Rev F M Moore Albany O K Chevalier Harton Chevalier Coolville George Webb Dyesville and 8 S Smith R L Smith Coolville.
Describes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a premier health tonic that cleanses the system enhances complexion and eye brightness and adds flavor to food. Sold at 35 cents in tea or tablet form by Cline's Pharmacy.
The indoor rack meet between Ohio and Ohio Wesleyan has been postponed to March 2 by OO U management. Ohio, new to indoor track, trains under Coach Jones while Ohio Wesleyan brings veteran runners. Ohio hopes for a creditable showing against the Methodists after steady preparation.
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as the best remedy. The brief note attributes the endorsement to Cline's Pharmacy and features a playful alliterative line about winter wheeze symptoms.
The active chapter and local alumni of the Phi Delta fraternity plan an entertainment gathering in the Athenian Club rooms tonight. A pleasant time is anticipated by all attendees.
Athens reader Mrs. John Greason testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills eased her kidney trouble lumbago and rheumatic pains after trying other remedies. She bought at Henderson's Drug store and used two boxes to become free of aches. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
The Ohio General Assembly set two year terms for county officers except the probate judge. Terms start for each office on specified dates after election and all officers are elected at the regular November election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even numbered years. The probate judge serves a four year term beginning February 9 following election.
Charles Thompson, stockholder, sues in common pleas and United States court to block bondholders from bonding Toledo & Western Railway and to appoint a receiver. He alleges old directors secretly bought equipment to trigger bond default, then conveyed the line to the Toledo & Western Railroad, destroying $1,600,000 in stock value while $40,000 on deposit could have paid debts.
The article advises using a spray pump to apply insecticides in nest boxes crevices and roosting areas to keep poultry healthy. It highlights that a spraying tool reaches hidden spots saving significant material and effort in destroying vermin.
An ad praised Pabst for using an eight day malting process claiming it makes beer a healthful tonic. It argues malt predigested through this method preserves nutrients and digestion is aided, contrasting with four day processes and urging consumption with meals.
At a Sunday morning congregational meeting Rev. W H Boden was chosen as pastor of the local Christian church. He currently serves in Washington D H Ohio and will move his family to Athens between March 1 and 15 to assume duties. Boden, 37, is married and formerly led the Marshfield Christian church.
Prof. Chubb and Mrs Chubb left Monday night for Boyertown near Philadelphia to attend the funeral of Prof Chubbs father who died Monday. He was a United Evangelical minister and a former presiding elder. At 69 he was noted as president of the church publishing house and conference treasurer. Mrs Fleming Miss Burdette Mrs Anderson and Mrs Nora Duffee visited Mrs Chas Duffee on West Union street Monday.
Mrs Eva Uncapher of Grovertown Stark County Indiana says she nearly died from a cough but was cured after using four bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery. She credits the remedy for restoring her health and notes the druggist McKee guarantees it priced 60 cents and one dollar with a trial bottle free.
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