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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
11
A long delinquent tax roll lists owners and values from Oakdale Hollister Glouster and more with taxes and penalties due. It ends with a legal notice from E. R. Walker, County Auditor, Athens Ohio, stating all parcels will be sold at the county courthouse on the third Tuesday of January 1906 unless paid.
Charles Bierbach of 2625 Chestnut St Erie Pa testifies his two year kidney trouble caused severe pain and fatigue before Dean's Kidney Pills provided quick lasting relief. He praises the medicine's effectiveness and notes a free trial offer by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with nationwide mailing. Pills priced 50 cents per box.
An advertisement claims that Kodol Dyspepsia Care digests food for better assimilation and tissue building. It asserts relief from sour stomach belching heartburn and indigestion and notes the product is sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Fred Riley has been appointed by the court as special custodian of the treasurer and auditor books now under examination by attorneys for former treasurers Biddison and Hickman. The books were in the care of Frank Lowry since last spring. Lowry is deputy sheriff, requiring a successor. Mr. Riley is the son of ex-sheriff Riley.
The funeral of Mrs. Stephan Mc Vay of Lee township was held at her late home yesterday. She leaves an aged husband and several children grown to manhood. Mr. and Mrs. Mc Vay are old and honored residents of Lee township.
The Athenian Art Cooking Club entertained their husbands the martyrs at a six o'clock dinner at H. D. Hen on College street Thursday evening. Lavender and yellow club colors adorned the table and rooms with the dining room especially pretty. Covers were laid for twenty nine.
At the feast toasts were given with Mrs. Bentley as toastmistress. Speakers included Mrs. Bethel on Cooking Club Hash, W. Moore on Home Coming, Mrs. Merwin on Cooking Club Cooks, H D Henry on Life From a Club Woman Husband Standpoint, Mrs. Barth on Reminiscences, and Otto on The Club Horoscope.
Washington dispatch notes Rep Grosvenor endorsing a $10,000,000 cut in railroad mail pay in response to the no pass order. He argues this saves funds for rural free delivery and maintains railroad revenue, citing past free rides as excessive. The discussion reflects congressional desire to curb subsidies while preserving mail service.
The regular monthly meeting of The Athens County Home Telephone Company was held with officers W E Moler president G W Duffee W E Peters Lecy A F Holmes treasurer and C J Jones general manager present. Bills for the year were allowed and the board prepared for a dividend at the annual meeting set for January 15 in the city. The company reported a prosperous year and plans to enlarge and extend service next year with improvements promised for Athens County.
Attorney Emmett Keenan files foreclosure for H. H. Wolf against John H. Parsons Anna Parsons the Columbian Building Loew and Investment Company and F A Freer. Note for 250 dollars dated April 27 1901 and 199 dollars remaining due. Property is lot 906 in Nelsonville once to William Wolf now transferred to plaintiff. Service by publication sought for Anna Parsons who resides in California.
Advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as digesting what you eat to rest the stomach and aid recovery. It claims relief from indigestion belching sour stomach heartburn and other symptoms and promotes production of rich red blood. Sold by Nine's Pharmacy.
A late night wreck on the Modoc branch near Doty smashes eight freight cars and derails several more. Cars jumped the track and piled at a steep embankment. The cause is unknown and coal traffic will be delayed about twenty four hours. Engineer and fireman of Engine No 350 were shaken and bruised.
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Clark are the proud parents of a son born last evening.
A historical testimonial promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone as a cure for women’s health decline and weakness. It claims the product boosts energy, improves sleep and appetite, and restores vigor after years of fatigue and illness. The account cites Mrs Funk’s experience with rapid relief after initial doses and weight gain.
An advertisement from 165 Second St Albany NY touts Rexall Mucu-Tone as a remedy that clears congestion and inflammation in mucous membranes and blood vessels. It claims to heal irritations, improve sleep, and stop urine drips, offered at 50 cents and 89 cents with mail order options.
An old description touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles sores cuts boils and similar conditions. It claims instant pain relief drawing out inflammation reducing swelling and aiding natural healing with long lasting removal of trouble.
At the regular meeting of Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge No. 553 I O F officers were installed by Deputy Grand Master Mrs Kate Brooks and others. A bountiful banquet followed and was greatly enjoyed by all present.
An advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Liquid Cold Cure for coughs and colds. It claims to expel illness by acting as a cathartic on the bowels, strengthens weak lungs, and provides immediate relief for croup and whooping cough. Children like it. sold by local vendors.
Mrs C W Pearson’s case is highlighted by husband Mr Parson who credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring health after months of kidney related spasms. The account claims weight gain and complete recovery, alongside other health claims tied to Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by Cline's Pharmacy.
J K Cullman of Potterville Michigan praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for stomach trouble and constipation. He says they are easy to take and always satisfying with no complaints from customers. Available through local druggists W H Mee and V H McKee.
More fatalities have their origin in or result from a cold than from any other cause. Proper early treatment avoids danger. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy long recognized as prompt and effective, loosens cough, relieves lungs, opens secretions, and aids nature in restoring health. Sold by W. H. McKee, druggist.
A notice states a monthly appointment on the 26th at Dr Allen's office in Glouster. The text specifies the recurring location and date, indicating a regular visit schedule for residents seeking care or consultation.
Examination free and artificial eyes inserted without pain highlight a medical ad. The Grip theme quotes suffering from influenza like grip and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing complications. W. H. McKee, druggist, sells the remedy.
Mrs. Michael Hart wife of Kingston Jamaica public service superintendent says she has years of use for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs croup and whooping cough and finds it very beneficial She would not be without a bottle at home Sold by W K Mckee druggist.
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