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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1905

Page

5

Local Brevities Touching Columbus Visitors and Events

Local notes report John Jones of Columbus visiting his sister Mrs Rowland and other Colum­bus visitors. The Eagles started a new class, and several residents travel to Cleveland Marietta and Cincinnati for business and family reasons. Community clubs hold meetings and socials as doctors, postmasters, and bank schedules are noted along with funeral and reception plans.

John Jones of Columbus Mrs. Rowland

Death of Aged Citizen Gene Leggett Near Olark's Chapel

Gene Leggett aged 81 died at his home near Olark's Chapel Friday afternoon from grip and pneumonia after a brief illness. He had been in poor health for a week or two but was not seriously ill. He died shortly after the physician was summoned. He helped lead the Clarks Chapel society and the funeral was held there Monday forenoon conducted by Rev. Slutz.

Gene John Leggett Olark’s Chapel Clarks Chapel

Editor Williams Appointed Counsel for Cardiff Wales

D W Williams editor of the Jackson Standard Journal and Ohio University graduate is appointed counselor in Cardiff Wales through Senator Foraker. The post pays 2000 dollars annually plus about half that in fees. Williams speaks Welsh fluently and is regarded as well equipped for the role.

D. W. Williams Jackson Standard-Journal Ohio University D. J. Evans Cardiff Wales Senator Foraker Williams

Free Book and Treatment Offered by Dr. Franklin Miles

Dr. Franklin Miles offers his book and $2.50 worth of personal treatment free to readers for heart nerve liver stomach and kidney diseases. The system includes a tonic elixir tablets eliminating pills and a plaster. Testimonials from Col. E B Spileman Julius Keister and Mrs El Trimmer support cures. Address 654 to 664 Main Street Elkhart Indiana to request the offer.

Franklin Miles Miles Col E. B. Spileman United States San Diego Cal Julius Keister Michigan Avenue Chicage el Trimmer Greenspring Dept Main Street Elkhart Indiana

Port Removed From State Hospital After Twenty-One Years

George Port, longtime state hospital supervisor, was removed by Superintendent Robek last week after twenty-one years of service and twelve years in the current role. The public cause is undisclosed, but reports cite misunderstandings between Port and Dr. Rorick regarding employee management rules.

George Port Robek

Revival meetings draw sixty new members at M E Church

The Methodist revival in the M E church continues with strong interest. About sixty accessions have joined the church. Next Sunday the pastor Dr. W L Slutz will preach at the usual hours.

M. E. Church W. L. Slutz

Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Cure

Mercury containing ointments for catarrh unsafe to use without prescription. Wall's Catarrh Cure, made by F M Cheney Co in Toledo Ohio, contains no mercury and works systemically. Buy genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, 75 cents per bottle, with testimonials and availability from druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also sold.

Parcore Wall Fp, M. Cheney & Co Toledo Hall Ohio F. M. Cheney & Co Hali

Wade and Brookins Wed at North High Street Home

Frederick E. Wade and Lena Brookins were married by Rev. W. L. Slotz at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Earich No.9 North High street Tuesday evening.

Frederick E. Wade Lena Brookins W. L. Slotz Earich North High Street

Elizabeth Hartley 92 Dies at Coolville Ridge

Elizabeth Hartley dies at age ninety two at her home on Coolville Ridge as of Monday February 6 due to senility. The funeral was held from Graham Chapel on Wednesday. The notice then shifts to a Colonial Tea menu from The Delineator featuring a Washington cake recipe with butter sugar cream eggs and lemon flavoring baked in two loaves iced yellow and decorated with citron leaves and candied cherries.

Elizabeth Hartley Coolville Ridge Graham Chapel Washington

Western and Southern Low Rate Excursions

Agents of Ohio Central lines advertise greatly reduced excursion tickets to the West Southwest and South. For planning trips consult O. S. agents or contact L. P. Lewis D. P. A. at the Chittenden Hotel in Columbus for details and dates of sale.

Ohio Central Lines O. S. Egents L. P. Lewis Chittenden Hotel Columbus

Athens to Chicago by Ohio Central sleeping car

The Ohio Central Lines operate through sleeping car service to Chicago on train No. 6 via Toledo and the Lake Shore Ry. Landed in Chicago at 7 10 a m. and connect with morning Chicago trains for all points west. Passengers can travel from Athens to Chicago without change of cars.

Ohio Central Lines Chi Ohio Central Toledo Lake Shore Chicago

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