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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
3
Nelsonville diners swap stories as births, visits, and marriages dot the week. Ed Hoisington of Athens visited Nelsonville relatives. Miss Allie Lams stayed with Haytienville friends. Miss Clare Gundy and Miss Mary Hall hosted gatherings. a secret wedding occurred October 26, 1801 at East End with Rev Keen officiating.
Mrs. Geo. Frost remains ill but improving. Mrs. B. J. Crossen recovering slowly. Elmer Gift of New York City returned home with his wife after a visit. Perry Coe and Frank Mosier came home from Pittsburg. W. G. Shaffer and family visited DG Shaffer of Greenfield then returned home. Northrope family from Crooksville spent holidays here. E. B. Armstrong and Ruth hosted by his son Elmer in Pittsburg. Daisy F. Coe of Athens visited sister Mrs. Crossen. Clara Ross of New Plymouth visited C. B. Ross. Mrs. Armstrong visited relatives in Pomeroy. Ben George visiting Pittsburg. Nora Light of Athens visited Mrs. Henry Masketer. Christian Endeavor meeting Saturday at 7 with Matheny orchestra. John Clendenen and Will Porter from Blackfoot Idaho visiting relatives. West trip long ago. Dr. Beasley visited friends in Millfield and Chauncer. No party at H Masheter residence Friday night. A goodly number attended a pleasant evening.
The T R C met at the school Saturday afternoon. A benefit bee will be held at the home of Mesdames Graves and Embelton on January 1 for the 34 FE church. Schools resumed Monday morning. The young son of William Wallace is slowly improving after a serious illness. Miss Ida Allison of Marshfield visited Mr and Mrs N W Baker. Dr Sporne and family visited Millfield relatives. A musical concert is planned at Maccabee hall January 10. Rev Baker will preach at the MLB church Sunday at 2 PM.
Willig Campbell of Convoy visited cousin H F Dillinger. Protracted meeting started at Graham's Chapel led by Rev Massy and Syndie Wilson. A telephone company formed with Isaac Hampton as president C A H Williams as vice president H F Dillinger secretary William Bobo treasurer. Marry Bobo returned to Ameyville to resume school. Mrs John Williams returned from two weeks with relatives at Murray City. Tommy Davis and family moved to the Edward Crammer farm near Lysander. Wm Hampton found work in Columbus. John and Chas Kelley visited friends in Kentucky. Fred Finsterwald was in Amesville on business. Samuel Laughlin was in Athens.
Local ad describes Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills as a remedy for nerve fatigue from overwork and modern living. Testimonies claim relief from sleeplessness dizziness and weakness with a 30 cent price per box and a disclaimer to watch for the doctors portrait on packaging. A separate Spiceland Ind dispatch reports a village bank safe being blown open with $500 in lamp deposits stolen.
Guidance on using the emulsion in babies and older children to improve nourishment. For infants a fourth to half a teaspoonful several times daily, for larger children half to a full teaspoonful in milk, with immediate effects on mother and child. Ends with price and supplier Scott & Bowne.
The Meigs county Republican committee fixed August 16 as the primaries date at a meeting last week. The primary hours will be set at a later committee meeting.
Gallipolis Furniture factory employing 100 men burned last week and was completely consumed. Loss estimated at 50000 with 340000 insurance. Stockholders are local men and the plant will likely be rebuilt.
A quack-era notice extols Dr. Kings New Discovery for consumption as a home remedy, promising rapid relief and assured results. It touts free bottles and a price guarantee, while also noting political jabs about Patrick Henry descendants and a Grain-O coffee substitute testimonial. The item mentions widespread counterfeit activity and law violators in the nation.
A reader is advised that tormenting cold weather may return but can be met with Allen's Long Balsam to ease tickling, throat rawness, and early signs. The ad claims no opiates and urges timely use. It also mentions Kansas City, Kansas as home to the world's largest slaughterhouse.
Cleveland Leader reports Methodist women in Athens County will gain seats as delegates at the 190d general conference. The change follows years of protest and an amendment passed by a large majority in annual conferences, granting women a voice in deliberations and voting power at future conferences.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters relieve backache nervousness insomnia melancholy fainting and dizziness. It cites Mrs Phebe Cherley of Patterson New Jersey who says the remedy cured kidney trouble after years and helped her perform housework at age 74. Also mentions a South American tribe with brown spots on white skin and a fish-based diet.
An old column advertises Clinic Headache Wafers promising headache relief and nerve tonic benefits. Also promotes Lichty’s Cell Nerve Compound via Cline Pharmacy and Jell O dessert mix with quick preparation. The page closes with a note on Chicago prohibiting gathering cigar butts.
A garbled OCR page blends medical tonics, household goods, and odd facts. It touts Perry Davin’s Painkiller amid Alabama wage data and Jell-O ads, then shifts to Krause’s Headache capsules and claims about lungs and kidneys, ending with a stray California genetics-like note.
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