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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1906

Page

3

Athens Mayor Day Defends Crackdown on Vice

Athens mayor Day defends strict enforcement of city ordinances shutting saloons at ten, banning Sunday sales, and closing houses of ill repute. He says fines are punishment not tax, urges owners to evict tenants, and promises no leniency as long as in office. The piece notes some citizens call actions grandstanding but presents Day’s justification and policy.

Athens Day Athaia Usly Norance

Gasoline Motors Revolutionize Railroad Hand Cars

The article notes gasoline motor cars replacing hand cars on American railroads. Motors carry seven to eight men and tools, travel about 30 mph on even track, weigh under 250 pounds, and include a ten gallon tank for over 250 miles. Each car has a front seat for inspection, heavy springs for smooth ride, and strong brakes.

America

Prisoners Plead Guilty in Jail Assault Case

John Naughton and Dan Kimball appeared in Squire Roses court to plead not guilty to assault and battery with bond set at 300 dollars each. The men allegedly taunted and struck a mentally challenged youth, William Smith, in the county jail after his custody transfer. Smith was committed to the State Hospital as insane.

John Naughton Dan Kimball Foster Squire Rose Naughton Nelsonville Kimball Buchtel Webster William Smith Smith Ohio House Lynch State Hospital

Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Health Relief

A health claim notes the discovery of the yellow fever germ and compares it to malaria. It promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as the effective remedy to cleanse the system of disease germs. Sold for 25 cents at W H McKee s drug store.

Dr. King W. H. McKee

Farming counsel on soil, timing and Scott's Emulsion

The seasoned farmer notes different grains need distinct soils and handling. He stresses decisive spring planting and soil enrichment, warning against summer complaints. Scott's Emulsion is praised as a quick builder of tissue and flesh when ordinary foods fail.

Scott

Athens Farmers' Institute discusses policy and

The Athens Farmers Institute session highlights state lecturers delivering talks on agricultural education and farm life. Judge Wood speaks on breeding ethics while committee reports endorse Roosevelt policy on railroads, direct election of senators, a general salary law, and Ohio good roads movement.

Athens Farmers’ Institute Roosevelt United States Ohio

Resolutions Thank Local Officials and Band at Institute

The committee on resolutions thanks Mr. George E. Scott and Mr. Charles McIntire for their efficient work. It tenderS thanks to Judge J. M. Wood and the Athens County Commissions for the court room use and to the Athens Juvenile Band for the splendid music.

Athens Mills Selby C. A. Snow Scott MelIntire Wood Si Allen Frank Biddle W. R. Phillips John Hawk D. A. R. McKinstry Committee On George E. Scott Charles McIntire J. M. Wood Athens County Commissions W. R. Philips B. S. Miles R. M. Patterson

Institute Inklings Exalt Farmers and Farm Life

A lay sermon at an Institute event praises farmers as the nation’s backbone and urges improved farming, education, and ethics. It extols blue grass, notes farm profits in 1905, and highlights the rise of hens and farm products. It also advertises Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Kennedy Cline

McKinstry and Parker Real Estate Ad

Real estate firm offers Athens property exchange for farms and farms for Athens homes. They tout quick farm sales, cash buyers, and strong focus on building lots in Highland Park and Grosvenor's addition with utility lines. February 1973 classified style notice.

McKinstry & Parker Athens Pike Highland Park Grosvenor

Athenian G. C. Club Organized In Friday Meeting

A new cooking club named The Athenian G. C. Club was formed at Mrs. R. P. Jennings home. Officers elected include President Mrs. Everett Burchfield, Vice President Mrs. Edward Schloss, Secretary Mrs. Clifford Fulton, Treasurer Mrs. Ly. Jones. First regular meeting set for February 22 at Mrs. Burchfield’s home. charter members named include Mrs. George Coe and others.

Athenian G. C. Club R. P. Jennings Everett Burchfield Edward Schloss Clifford Fulton Ly. Jones

Revival Still Under Way in M E Church at Canaanville

At Canaanville the revival meetings led by Rev and Mrs Chas Bowman continue with strong interest. In two weeks more than twenty conversions have occurred. Two daily services are held at 9 30 in the forenoon and 6 30 in the evening as crowds fill the M E church with plans to continue while the interest grows.

Canaanville M. E Chas. Bowman

Lame Back and Relief with Pain Balm

This notice explains lameness from rheumatism can be eased by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three times daily and rubbing vigorously. If no relief, bind a dampened flannel with Pain Balm. Quick relief is likely. Sold by W. H. McKee, druggist.

W. H. McKee

Personal Mentions From Fridays Daily Messenger

Local society notes list guests and visitors including Miss Hazel Krapp of Zanesville with Mrs A B Scott on Mill street Rev B F Jackson of Glouster at the Methodist church and Mrs Elmer Golden visiting Logan Also Mrs Clara Hull Guysville Miss Jennie Root and Lenore Kern in Albany with local hosts Charles Bower Albany guests and other travelers visiting relatives across several towns.

Hazel Krapp Zanesville A. B. Scott Mill Lenore Kern Will Bower Albany Albany Dancing Club Charles Bower Nell Kern Washington Street

Chas W Moore Burns Hand in Electrical Furnace

Ford City Pa machinist Chas W Moore severely burned his hand in an electrical furnace. He used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with a quick and perfect cure. The ad promotes this salve as a healer for Burns Wounds Sores Eczema and Piles at 25 cents from W H McKee’s druggist.

Chas. W. Moore Ford City W. H. Mc Kee

Cincinnati Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham's Compound

Prominent Cincinnati woman asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her nine months of female trouble with pain nervousness and headaches after five bottles. Letter on file claims the remedy restores regular periods without pain and aids various female weakness symptoms.

Cincinnati Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Mrs. Pinkham Mrs. Wilson East 3d Street Cincin

Won and Lost Did C. U. Team

The varsity basketball team traveled Friday to Sunday and won at New Lexington 34 to 13 against Company H of the National Guards. They then lost to Muskingum College at New Concord 34 to 13 the next evening. A slippery floor at New Lexington caused the defeat there. Muskingum was invited to a return game with Ohio at Athens to evaluate true strength.

New Lexington Co. H National Guards Muskingum College New Concord Muskingum Ohio Athens

Don’t deceive yourself Kodol claim for indigestion cure

Rev W E Hocutt of South Mills NC endorses Kodol for chronic indigestion relief after years of heartburn sour stomach and heart flutter. He says the cure lets him eat anything and sleep soundly. Cline’s Pharmacy sells it.

W. E. Hocutt South Mills N. C Kodol Cline

Fire at Mine 209 Boarding House

A blaze at the Dolph Jefferys run boarding house at Mine 209 Sugar Creek started Thursday evening from a defective flue. Miners on strike formed a bucket brigade and saved the building, with losses around $200.

Sugar Creek Dolph Jefferys

DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promote Digestive Health

Advertisements claim the pills cleanse and strengthen the stomach liver and bowels and relieve headache constipation biliousness jaundice torpid liver and sallow complexion. They are sold by Cline's Pharmacy and praised by thousands of users.

DeWitt’s Cline

Science Club hosts Hoover reading nautical almanac paper

Dr. and Mrs. William Hoover entertained the Science Club Saturday evening at their University Terrace home. Dr. Hoover presented the major paper titled A Discussion of the Nautical Almanac, with W. H. Norton offering a minor paper on The Formation of Coal and Gas. Light refreshments followed.

William Hoover Science Club University Terrace Dr. Hoover W. H. Norton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ayer Kinne Er Co Lowell, Mass Facturers of Mayor Day Athos Meyor Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Bowne Chemists Pearl Street New York Thedford Institute Institute Inklings McIntire Farmer Wilson Agricultural Department McKinstry and Parker Daily Messenger B. F. Jackson Glouster R. A. Mulligan Columbus The Adams Express Company Elmer Golden Logan Clara Hull Guysville Jennie Root Clarence Stewart Luhrig Gilbert E. Day Major Jewett Leogan Henry Lancaster Edward Laughlin McArthur W. A. Hibbard Parkersburg Henry Zenner Jack Hosler J. B. Clayton Marietta Rose Walsh Naomi Branner Trimble H. J. Salters John Marquis Ruth Breakey Ruth Edieman Amsey Hooper C. L. Jones Robert and Roland J. E. Cline G. W. Hopkins Ottis Martin Syracuse Cuffer James Hughes Edward Eaton West Virginia South Mrs. J. ©. Yontz of John F. Davis Lydia FE. Pinkham Jara Tlson C. U
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