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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1906

Page

3

Enthusiastic Athens Meeting Vows to Defeat Lybarger Bill

About 150 citizens gathered in the Athens Court Room to oppose the Lybarger Bill which would downgrade Ohio University. Judge J M Wood chaired, urging united action and immediate plans to influence Columbus while funds were raised to cover campaign costs.

Friends of Ohio State University Athens A. E. Price Columbus Ellis 77Th General Assembly Messenger Tle

Pain Balm Recommended for Lame Back Relief

An old remedy ad advises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatic muscle pain with two to three daily applications. If needed, apply a dampened flannel to the sore area for quick relief. Sold by W. H. McKee, druggist.

W. H. McKee

T. K. K. Club Entertained by Miss Bessie Graham

Miss Bessie Graham hosted the T. K. K. Club on Saturday afternoon with pit games and refreshments. Attendees included Myrtle Cooley, Ethel Radcliffe, Ruth Raw, Ruth Treadley, Grace Beverage, Marguerite Eaton, and Edithe Mee Bee.

Myrtle Cooley Ethel Radcliffe Ruth Raw Ruth Treadley Grace Beverage Marguerite Eaton Edithe Mee

Death of Mrs. O'Grady in Columbus Hospital

Mrs Patrick O Grady wife of the Hocking Valley conductor died at a Columbus hospital Saturday following an appendicitis operation. She leaves a husband and three small children. Mr O Grady has the sympathy of many friends for his courteous service as passenger conductor between Athens and Columbus.

Patrick O'Grady Hocking Valley Columbus

Your Doctor Knows Best for Fatigue and Blood Health

The piece urges seeking a doctor's opinion before using advertised remedies. It suggests a concentrated fat food to enrich the blood and strengthen the system if organic trouble is not present.

Scott's Emulsion Promises Nourishment for Weak and Anemic

Advertises Scott's Emulsion as the ideal nourishment for a weakened or emaciated body and for delicate children and pale girls. Claims it builds up the body when other foods fail and offers a free sample upon request.

Grand Jury Reports Partial Findings After Four Day Session

The February term grand jury of the common pleas court returns a partial report. Seventeen indictments heard. seven charged, eleven ignored. Notable cases include coalitions for John H. Gates, John Naughton, Howard Guthrie, and Edward Tippie among others. Court to reconvene to arraign prisoners. Weatherholt and Stewart manslaughter indictments noted. Kane death case referenced.

Common Pleas Court

Pleasant social event at East Mill Street hosts

One of the week’s pleasant social events was an informal party hosted by Misses Emma and Rose Walsh on East Mill Street Tuesday evening. Guests included Mesdames Davitt Malone Bingham Jewett Curtis Sheridan and the Misses Leyden plus Messrs Sheridan Huffman Symington Graham Leyden Place Walsh Warrener Ahern and Kelley. Attendees wished the evening could be repeated.

Emma Rose Walsh East Mill Street Davitt Malone Bingham Jewett Curtis Sheridan Leyden Huffman Stephenson Graham Place Walsh Warrener Ahern Kelley

Hospital Doctor Fends Off Highway Robber in Athens

Dr A J Frame of Columbus, visiting his ill brother A J Frame, was punched and knocked down on High street near Dr Super’s residence as he walked with a medicine case. The would be robber fled toward the B&O tracks when helpers arrived. Frame sustained a cut above the eye from broken glasses and returned to Columbus.

Dr. Frame

Women Misleading Doctors Sayings Stir Public Debate

An eminent physician questions female honesty to doctors while endorsing that women share full details with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham. The letter-writer Ella Lee recounts relief from ovarian inflammation after using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, praising its guidance and medicine as transformative.

Ella Lee Frankford, Ind Lydia E. Pinkham J. N. Farmer Eliott Avenue St. Louis Lydia KE. Pinkham

A J Frame Seriously Ill

A J Frame was unable to attend to his duties Saturday and confined to his East State street home due to serious illness. He had not felt well for several weeks and lay down at his office at times. He is reported somewhat improved today.

A. J. Frame East State Street

Sudden Death of Mrs Walden

Coolville, February 9 Special. The death of Mrs Wm Walden of this city occurred at Parkersburg hospital last night. Her sudden death shocked the community as she had been improving and planned to return home today. Heart disease is believed to be the cause. The body will be brought here today and the funeral will be held at 10:30 o'clock Sunday.

Coolville Wm. Walden Parkersburg Hospital

Modie Named Manager for New Electric Merry-Go-Round

F. Burr Modie, formerly with an architect’s office and local Messenger work, has been engaged by J. B. Tidd of Lancaster as general manager of a patented electric merry go round and museum. Lancaster Gazette notes offers from other amusement managers.

Senger J. 8. Tidd Lancaster Tidd Lancaster Gazette

Gaited horse sold for 2350 to Philadelphia buyer

Mr. Silas Dew sold a six year old dark brown gelding weighing 1050 pounds, an Essex sire and Bellfounder dam, described as well bred with fancy style. The saddle and harness horse was bought for a Philadelphia lady and shipped today to the Quaker Metropolis.

Silas Dew Philadelphia

The Best Physic Promoted for Mild Stomach Relief

An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild gentle physic that is easy to take and certain to act. The product is sold by W. H. McKee Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.

Chamberlain W. H. McKee Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Judge Lynch Retires as Athens County Probate Judge

Judge Lynch ends a notable tenure as Probate Judge of Athens County today. He has issued numerous marriage licenses and served as a witness at many weddings, earning high regard from citizens. He was re elected to another term, ensuring no change in the department as he succeeds himself tomorrow.

Lynch Athens County Censes

Pneumonia and Auto Toxemia Discussed by County Doctors

The Athens County Medical Society met in Glouster on Tuesday with about fifteen physicians attending. Dr M L Henry of Amesville spoke on Pneumonia and Dr BE S Koons of Glouster on Auto Toxemia, prompting lively discussion. Drs Hyde and Pritchard of Nelsonville were absent.

C. 8. McDougall Athens County Medical Society Glouster M .L. Henry Amesville BE. 8. Koons

Personal mentions from the Daily Messenger

Local society notes list visitors and residents in Guysville Athens Wellston Nelsonville Glouster and Columbus. Names include J B Smith B C Vorhes Byron Lamborn and many others with brief travels illnesses and social calls.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ayer Mary Obertean Varyspurg J.C. Ay Aliso Manu Ayers Er Co., Lowell, Massfacturers of Ath Ens Lvbarger Bil Ohio Uni J. M. Wood Ohio University University J. B. Clayton Dr. Ellis Judge Wood Copeland Wood Dean Williams Frank Roach L. G. Worstell J. H. Cline A. =. Price Eli Dunkle H. C. Cameron W. M. Kurtz T. K. K. Club Bessie Graham O'Grady Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York Cardus Virginia Robson Faston A. M. Moore John H. Gates Charles Sergent John Naughton Howard Guthrie Edward Tippie Thomas Wakely William Mills Ing John Richards N. A. Weatherholt David Stewart D. Elmer Jones Kane Jones Foster Weatherholt Stewart East Mill ST Dr. J. A. Frame Union A. J. A. Fife A. J Street High Street Dr. Super Eye Mrs JH Farmer Mrs. Walden Parkersburg F. B. Modie F. Burr Modie Architects The Mes Drs. Hyde and Pritchard Nelson County Daily Messenger J. B. Smith Guysville B. C. Vorhes Albany Byron Lamborn Nelsonville C. C. Millikan Clarence Roach Pt. Pleasant W. Va George Hoisington Nathan Lonas L. H. Smith Fred L. Preston W. R. L. Sterrett Charleston Charles H. Welch Byron Wolf Mae Poston Sam Preston George Whipple Hazel P. B. Lawrence Jennie Dowd of D. R. Rich Ards Marie Delay Wellston Ella Kine Hamden W. (. Shaffer Mr. W. M. Vorhes Mr. O. D Daily of J. W. Hanghee John McLaughlin Coolvne Mrs. Charles Day Lottridge Mayor Day Caroline McKinstry Cincingst
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