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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
2
A syndicate of capitalists plans a railroad from San Francisco to the Atlantic Coast. The discussion appears amid other national headlines including court cases, political clashes in Ohio and Britain, and notes on public policy and diplomacy.
A two year old idea claims Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar soothes throat and lung mucous membranes and loosens bowels to expel a cold. It clears the throat strengthens membranes and relieves coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Sold by Cline’s Pharmacy.
Mrs Mary Chappelear aged 75 dies this morning at Mt Pleasant Michigan the mother of J B Chappelear of this city She spent most of her life in Union township Morgan county and recently moved to live with her daughter Funeral services will be held Sunday at Fairview cemetery Union township at ten o clock.
A horse used in mine 209 Sugar Creek was instantly killed after contacting a live electric wire. Driver Eddie Moodey was not injured. This marks the third horse killed this winter in the mine.
The Athens Juvenile Band under Prof John Selby impressed with refined music during last week’s demonstration. The twenty members received gray uniforms trimmed in black mohair braid and new bell shaped caps.
W H Rainsberger succeeds Murry Dalton as local manager from Lancaster where he served as chief inspector for eighteen months. Dalton retires for health reasons after eight years, moving to a farm near Hamden. coworkers present him a rocking chair as a farewell.
Mrs Sam Preston hosted a large afternoon card party with about fifty ladies including guests from Columbus Logan and Athens. Progressive Pedro prizes went to out of town winners, with a lunch served at 4 30 and a second event planned for the afternoon.
A disordered stomach causes distress and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offer a cure with a dose or two. Taking a dose at the first symptom may ward off or lessen the attack. Sold by W. H. McKee in Athens and Barton Drug Co. in Chauncey.
In Amesville on a February afternoon eight year old Donald Henry, son of Dr. and Mrs. Z L Henry, coasted and sustained a broken leg. Dr. John Henry, his uncle, reduced the fracture and the boy rests as well as possible. Also an ad notes Witch Hazel Salve by E C DeWitt Co Chicago sold by Clines Pharmacy for sores cuts and piles.
A humorous verse frames a Standard Oil family scene where each member asks about a late incident or misdeed. Each reply cites advice of counsel and declines to answer, maintaining comic tension around household mischief.
Physicians with national reputations argue that avoiding colds prevents many dangerous illnesses. They say pneumonia and consumption arise from a cold and that chronic coughs bronchitis and throat and lung troubles worsen with each attack. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures colds without opium or morphine and has a 30 year reputation. W H McKee druggist sells it.
The Ohio senate passed the two-cent railroad bill and Governor Patterson signed it into law. The measure allows a two-cent fare per mile for trips over five miles after March 10, with shorter distances priced at five to fifteen cents. Freight-rate discussions and a lengthy 150-section bill await House action, while observers anticipate broader rail reform and possible Hepburn Dolliver influence.
A Chicago woman, Marion Knight, credits Dean’s Kidney Pills with curing long standing kidney and back pains after seven weeks. She recalls prior wasted medicines and urges readers to request a free trial from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. pills sold nationwide for fifty cents per box.
In Guysville on February 8 a fire destroyed Fred Wane's home leaving the family with no to minimal possessions. They escaped unharmed but faced bitter cold until seeking shelter with a neighbor. A defective stove pipe or flue is blamed. A relief fund was begun in town.
Dr F C Doan professor of Systematic Theology at Meadsville Theological Seminary visits Athens guest of Mr and Mrs E W Chubb on Mulberry Street. He heads to a church conference in Columbus starting Wednesday, recalling years as Philosophy and Psychology professor at Ohio University.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hartman, an inmate of the state hospital, died there Thursday at age 72. The remains were sent to Lancaster today for burial.
Grading from Congress to East State streets completed weeks ago and curbing laid. Hauling of paving brick began yesterday and is quickly advancing, with bricks piled along the south side of the street.
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