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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
3
An editorial style critique contrasts Ivory Soap with tinted toilet soap, arguing the plain Ivory lasts longer and costs less. It notes consumers pay more for smaller scented bars and warns against wasteful, overpriced products. The piece emphasizes purity and cost efficiency of Ivory.
A young men's club has formed with twenty seven members, cap at thirty. The Ullom block room, formerly G A R, will serve as a home for the club offering books magazines and newspapers. It will be run on the YMCA plan with rules against profanity noise and improper conduct. Charles Cornwell is president with Sims as vice president Russell Bonifield secretary T A Cotton treasurer and Alfred Roxells sergeant at arms. Directory members include Arthur Wall Ed Schloss and Earl Clayton.
City council met in regular session approving numerous bills totaling several hundred dollars. A street railway extension on Main street was discussed but left for further consideration. The police were instructed to arrest all intoxicated persons on Sundays, even if with friends, prompting complaints and a shift in previous town policy. The mayor noted many complaints about street behavior and lighting on MIM Street with two of three lights out for months.
Miss Lenora Masketer missed college Friday due to grip. Miss Mulligan reentered college Monday after two weeks illness. Prof. B. Higley lectured at chapel close. Miss Stahl, injured weeks ago, expected to resume soon. Miss Mae Taylor hosts Mrs. David I. Taylor of Tap pan until Monday. Phi Delta Theta mourns death of Preston, a pledged member. YWCA groups hold meetings. national associations follow suit. Fred Preston Johnston at home for illness of parents. Chorus class met Monday evening. McVay urges full attendance for public entertainment. Literary societies quiet due to protracted meetings. Athenians met Friday. officers elected A.G. Elder, W.F. Copeland, Chauncey Wagoner, G.F. Lamb, R.A. Anthony.
William Hooper a 59 year old farmer was adjudged insane Thursday and sent to the state hospital. Once a prominent man, two years ago a carriage accident damaged his head and left him fearful, convinced officers hunted him for crimes. He could not be moved to the probate office and was instead probated at home.
Jesse Blakeley, of Athens, has been allowed a pension by the Washington department. He will receive $102 monthly and $932 in arrears. Blakeley, a member of Company B, Tth O. V. 1, contracted rheumatism at Camp Alger, leaving his legs practically useless. This is the second pension grant for Athens company members who volunteered for the Spanish-American War.
The article lists numerous recoveries from grip using Dr Miles Nervine Pain Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills. It mentions Mrs E J Masters in Mon ster Indiana, Mrs A E Lapeer in Modella Minnesota, President McKinley, George J Flannery in Buffalo, Speaker Henderson in Washington, J C Helfrey at Westinghouse East Pittsburg, and Rev C Boyd in St Paris Ohio, all credited with relief or recovery after grip or related pains.
Amusement notes present Quo Vadis as the most powerful religious drama, staged at the Athens opera house February 1. The production highlights dramatic scenes from the novel with a strong company, praised costumes, scenery, and performances, including the arena finale with Lygia’s rescue. Also on the bill is Too Rich To Marry a Dunkard comedy, at Athens February 19, featuring a bright Dunkardess and a wealthy New Yorker romance with comic complications.
Latative Bromo-Quinine Tablets promise to cure two colds in one day with a no cure, no pay offer. Price five cents. The ad also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as famous non gripe liver pills available at Cline's Pharmacy, noting broad familiarity.
Round trip fare to the March 4 presidential inauguration via Ohio Central Lines. Tickets go on sale March 1 and 2 with return leaving Washington until March. Contact nearest Ohio Central agent for lowest rates or write Mockqox Houx G P A Toledo Ohio for information and quotes.
Cline's Pharmacy warns of risks from fake DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, urging customers to use the original salve described as a safe cure for piles and a soothing remedy for sores and skin diseases.
Low rate excursion tickets to the West Southwest and South on sale the first and third Treedays each month via the Ole Central Lines. Tickets good for return within twenty one days from sale. For details contact any Central agent or listed city agents. DeWitt's Little Early Risers promoted by Cline's Pharmacy.
A Waterloo Indiana resident says three months of sickness ended after using Dr Miles Nervine Pain Pills and Liver Pills. The testimonial notes severe headaches and sleeplessness, crediting the remedies for recovery.
Reports show a greatly increased death rate from throat and lung troubles due to croup and pneumonia erippe. Advice given to use One Minute Cough Cure as the only remedy with immediate results. Children Hike St.
The B and O S W announces excursion fares to Washington D C for the inauguration on March 4. Tickets from Athens are $11.30 with round trip dates March 1 to 3. Return permitted through March 3.
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