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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1900

Page

7

Out of Town Notes Include Sugar Barrel Accident

Clinton King of Trimble and neighbors share visits while many residents attend to business around Athens and Guysville. A remarkable incident occurs when James Sams' sugar water barrel rolls downhill smashing into a white oak, scattering sugar and releasing opossums and coons, leaving only the barrel hoop and bung. Community updates report illnesses, real estate moves, timber sales, and local travel to Illinois and Little Hocking.

Clinton King Trimble L. W. Sanders Clarence Sanders Nelsonville Li Oxley Son Enanett Pleasant Bill A.J. Weethee Charleston W. Va Busin Neuben Sayers Levi Spragues Athens James Sams Plovdwood C. L. Sanders Farmers’ Institute C. H. Bryson Mra. N. J. Weethee America Sams

Local notes from Lathrop and nearby towns

Lucile Lovell felt slightly indisposed this week while Joseph Lortaz and sister of Amesville visited Orbiston and Coal Gate. Protracted meeting began at Sharpsburg with Rev. Waas leading. Edith Dixon plans to return to Mon day. A. A. Wickham of Athens visited his father. Box of pills or lamp wick joke during a railway stop. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baud. Several local visits and marriages noted, including Tom Phillips and Mrs. Mary Frost marriage by C. A. Whitacre.

Lucile Lovell Joseph Lortaz Amesville P. W Joseph Baud Clad Biddison Athens Daisy Smita Potter DW. Holsington A. A. Wickham M B Barth Garringer Reedsville C. H. Owings G. BE. Wharf Pleasant Plains Lillie Evera Coolville Tom Phillips Mary Frost C. A. Whitacre

Local visitors and social notes from Broadwell area

W M Phillips was at Little Hock ing on business last week. S H Campbell of Marietta was ing at W W Jackson's Saturday. Andréw Clark was visiting relatives at Marietta a few days last. John Gallecar lost a horse by the breaking through of a stable floor. Isiah Clark and wife were visiting their daughter Mrs John Winn in Marietta last week. Quite a number of people from here attended the Lucas Males trial at Marietta Wednesday. There will be a dance at the S of Vv hall at Broadwell March 1. Good mush and a good time is expected.

E.G. Barrows Parkersburg W. Va Hiram Roach Albert Johnson Renial Township G. We Dean Athens J. M. Townsend D. I. Barker Mattie Flinn GE Blinn Circleville G. W. Flinn M. M Vlaherty Cincinnati Joseph Morrison Mr. Fitch Little Hocking Ohio River W.M. Phillips S. H. Campbell Marietta W. Jackson Andréw Clark John Gallecar Isiah Clark John Winn S.of Vv Broadwell

Chase Family News and Sleigh Accident Near Orange

Joseph Chase is somewhat indisposed this week while Don Chase visits grandparents. Mrs. Sarah Harris entertained friends pleasantly on Wednesday with refreshments. J B Guthrie and family attended a protracted meeting at Orange and were in an accident on the way, breaking both runners on the sleigh but continuing their journey safely.

Joseph Chase Don Chace Sarah Harris J.B. Gutherie Orange

Garden Reverend closes two meeting series at Orange

Rev Robinson ends two series of meetings in Orange. J E Stout remains confined to his room amid threats of lung fever. G W Sewell recently purchased a horse from parties on Irwin Creek. Richard Bishop, mentioned last week, has returned home near Hull. Eastbound eight eighth page.

Rev. Robinson Ta Orange J. E. Stout G. W. Sewell Irwin Creek Richard Bishop Hull

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Ad Claims

An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a lasting remedy for female ailments. It cites worldwide sales, user testimonials from Mrs W M Bell and others, and asserts the product’s proven efficacy through Mrs Pinkham's two decades of experience and claims of restoring health and strength to many women.

Lydia BE Pinkham

President McKinney Eyes Hawaii Plague Relief Steps

President McKinney proposes urging Congress to direct the Hawaiian Legislature to convene and implement measures to check the bubonic plague outbreak in Hawaii and provide relief.

McKinney Hawaii Congress

Nicaragua Canal Treaty Gains Support Despite Lobbyist Opposition

Washington letter reports McKinley and Secretary Hay relish the growing support for the Nicaragua Canal treaty. It defends neutrality provisions, argues for global free navigation, notes expected Senate ratification, and cites economic benefits alongside praise for Republican leadership and figures such as Bard Perkins Reed and Payne.

ENTERPRISE Meat and Food Chopper Ad Briefly Promotes Versatility

An old ad touts the ENTERPRISE Meat and Food Chopper for preparing sausage and mince, ham burg steak, codfish, and coconuts. It claims quick, easy chopping of meat, vegetables, and fruits, saving time and labor, with mentions of dealers and recipes.

Deneri Sun Entrerprige Mig. CO

Islands duties fund use benefit this collection

Report notes that all collections in the islands from duties and other sources, including duties on Porto Rican products in the UW. 3, are to be used for the islands. Also anecdotes on Mr. Bryan in Washington and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its safety and effectiveness for babies, croup, and whooping cough with sales by W. H. McKee.

Payne House ‘Wars and Means Committee CES W. H.d McKee

Manufacturing activity shown by rising imports and exports

The article notes that national manufacturers increased raw material imports by 68 million dollars in 189% compared with 808, and boosted exports of manufactured goods by 372 million since 1$98, highlighting ongoing business prosperity and growth across the industry.

Night of Terror Sparks Pneumonia Fear and Cure Claims

Mrs S Linscott recalls a fear for General Burnham's widow in Machias Maine as doctors warned death from pneumonia before morning. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her life during consumption and curing her. The ad touts the medicine as a guaranteed chest and lung remedy for 59 cents to 1.00 with free trial bottles at McKee's drug store. American pork shifts in Germany as Danes buy American bacon to stock the Berlin market.

Burnham Machias S. Linscott

What do the Children Drink

Questioning what to give children, the text promotes GIATN-A Tt as a nourishing coffee substitute and extols Grass-O grain drink as a cheap coffee-like option. It notes all grocers sell Grain-O and claims it provides health benefits with proper preparation. A second item mentions Spanish authorities stopping a wagon of French soil at the frontier, amid exile and uncertain duties.

Derouleds Spain Paris

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