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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
12
Mrs. R. B. Hutchinson of Athens Ohio reports severe bladder inflammation, weight loss, and poor sleep improved after using three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills from Henderson's drug store. She says she is now better in every way and recommends the remedy.
The past week in Congress was quiet with few notable bills. Senators Carter Heyburn and Fulton attacked Secretary Hitchcock over public lands, while tariff reform stalled amid no caucus plans. Rustled talk on Japanese California policy continues as officials seek amicable settlements.
George Reeves and family visited his daughter Mrs Bliss Woodyard on Wednesday. M J Silkey and family called on relatives on Sand Ridge Thursday. Lydia Robinson went to Meigs county to visit her sister Emily. J F Carbough uses his team for saw logging for Stewart and Oberholzer. Frank Martin and family visited Z B Ator's family on Sunday. Mrs Martha Pullins returned home after a few days with sister Mrs Sarah Young who has rheumatism. Ida Woodyard and Verna Carbaugh called on Minnie Santers who is in poor health.
Dr. and Mrs. Milo Wilson headed to Columbus to visit friends while noting a winner of a $5,000 prize.
Farmers and organizations oppose seed handouts as wasteful graft. Secretary Wilson urged discontinuation, but Congress voted 136 to 84 to allot nearly a quarter million dollars for seed distribution to aid campaigns next year. Critics say if seeds are given, the agricultural department should handle it, not lawmakers.
A local column collects farm humor and memories from Athens. It recalls a reliable weather watcher, a college vocal student, and a humorous tale about an old farmer who confuses November with hog killing. It honors R. E. Brannon, a versatile Athens schoolboy and Civil War veteran, detailing his life, loyalty, and wartime color bearing.
Aaron Baker visits his cancer patient nephew Clarence Baker in Marietta. Several residents and guests arrive or stay with relatives in Frost or nearby towns including visitors from Wolf's Summit, Athens, Beverly, Los Angeles, Cincinnati Hill, and Lottridge. Rev Kreager preaches at the Baptist church as Little Hocking meetings continue this week.
Travel deals list round trips from Columbus, Jackson, Pomeroy and New Orleans with prices from $1.00 to $26.05 for Mardi Gras period. Tickets on February 6 to 9 good for return February 16, 1907. C F McBee and J P Blackwood advertise sleeping car reservations at no extra cost.
A quiet, unobtrusive, generous woman is remembered for deeds of kindness. Mourners include two sons and two daughters along with many other kin as they honor a life replete with helpful acts.
John Burk aged 76, a longtime Bethany neighbor, died Thursday January 31. Funeral services led by Rev. Miss White at Bethany M E Church were held February 1 and interment followed in the church cemetery. Miss Oma Burk of Athens and many relatives mourn his loss as relatives travel from multiple towns to attend.
Mrs. Fannie Griffin of Troy Alabama reports a twenty year skin disease cured after two boxes of Chamberlain's Salve. Despite care from several physicians no help came until the salve, sold by W. H. McKee E R Lash Barton Drug Co Chauncey, produced a cure.
Fred Gillian will leave Tuesday for Wheeling West Virginia to become manager of a department in a steel mill. Elijah Stone has been ill but is now improved. Mrs. Clara Scott and Florence visited Mrs. Amanda Forester. R Nixon attended Ethalinda Parker’s funeral in Hockingport. Mary A. Stone visited Torch. A sleigh party from Youba and Cincinnati Hill visited Mrs. Myrta Morrison near Coolville. Elizabeth Guthrie of Marietta visited Armenia. Cyrus Jones and family hosted guests early in the week. Thomas Mills reports heavy travel obstacles on Route 1 due to high water and bad roads. Friends mourn Mrs. Parker’s death and extend sympathy.
Friends mourn the January 29 death of Mrs Ethalinda Parker at her home. Born 1826, she joined the local Methodist church early and remained a steadfast member for over sixty years.
The uniformed Bank of the Knights of Pythias initiated a class of 15 Thursday evening in an event described as one of the most enthusiastic and largest attended in five years. Plans are under way for a camp at the Jamestown exposition after the fair opens, followed by a banquet at Calvert's restaurant to close the meeting.
In a reminiscence the author recalls Sergeant Brannon of the park guards reporting at Chattanooga and later serving at Chickamauga. Brannon, famed for his knowledge of the Army of the Cumberland and the Chickamauga field, sent greetings to northern friends and invites visitors to stay at Mento Georgia.
The Chicago Tribune urges heed to colds in children and adults, warning neglect can turn mild illness into serious danger. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective, noting its wide use and sales, with local stores listed as sellers.
Itching piles provoke profanity but the ointment claims to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles after years of suffering and is available at any drug store.
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