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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1907

Page

11

Miners Discuss Move to Erect Athens Hospital

A meeting in the Athens mayor’s office drew many miners to discuss establishing a miners hospital. Smith Gandee was elected chairman and John Knox secretary. A committee of Kno& Gandee Wilson Riser and Sell will draft a union-wide appeal and coordinate with sub district unions for support. An adjournment set for January 19 ahead of a hoped for larger gathering.

Athens Smith Gandee John Knox Dan Baird Gandee O. C. Riser Kno Wilson Riser and Sell John Moore

Dance of Democratic Factions in Ohio Senatorial Fight

The Ohio Democratic scene shows a looming battle over the U S Senate endorsement. Congressman Harvey C Garber and Cleveland Mayor Tom L Johnson clash as their factions vie for control of the party apparatus and influence the next state convention direct vote. Observers note past rivalries and the possibility of other figures like James E Campbell entering the fray.

Ohio United States Harvey C. Garber Garber Tom L. Johnson Cleveland Democratic State Central Committee Johnson John M. Pattison Pattison Democratic National Committee John R. McLean Senate Congress Washington Columbus General Assembly William Jennings Bryan James W. Faulkner The Cincinnati Enquirer Samuel A. Hoskins James E. Campbell Hamilton

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Sold by Cline's Pharmacy

When cold winds dry skin a box of salve saves discomfort. Look for the name on the box to avoid imitations and ensure you get the original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline

University buys more pianos for music department

The university music department has purchased several new pianos in the past week due to a surge in students. Practice rooms are scarce, and President Ellis notes that when the wings are remodeled, nearly the entire West Wing will be allocated to the music department.

University Ellis

Brandreth's Pills touted for broad health benefits

The advertisement claims Brandreth's Pills improve general health by cleansing the stomach and bowels stimulating the kidneys and liver and purifying the blood. Described as a purely vegetable laxative tonic suitable for all ages and available in drug stores in plain or sugar coated form.

Brandreth

Ivan and Sonia Courtship Goes Long with Kisses

A Russian farmer Ivan Shouvalier faces a determined marriage proposal from Sonia Nichaelovitch. He tries to bargain with gifts including a cow and a horse, each tied to kisses as the clock ticks on the hearth. The tale ends with a twist as the might of barter meets pointed desire in a tense, humorous courtship.

Ivan Shouvalier Sonia Nichaelovitch Ivan Russia Sonia Flek Tie

Bryson to Lead University Alumni Secretary Work

C. H. Bryson becomes the alumni secretary this month, elected at the June board meeting. He will travel the state to organize graduates into alumni clubs and keep in touch with former students, maintaining a record of their whereabouts.

C. H. Bryson Bryson Ervin

Dr. Eclectric Oil Promises Fast Pain Relief

An old advertisement touts Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure for various pains. It claims earache relief in two minutes, toothache or burn pain in five minutes, hoarseness in one hour, muscle ache in two hours, and sore throat in twelve hours, presenting the product as a monarch over pain.

Thomas Eclectric

Local social notes from Athens and surrounding towns

Names and movements dominate the column with residents visiting relatives and hosting guests in Athens Nelsonville McArthur and nearby towns. Individuals include H 8 Burson Miss Garnet Six Miss Hettie Hooper Miss Emerson and many others visiting family, theater goers and club meetings across Oxford County.

A Wife's Influence in a Husband's Day

Mary Stewart Cutting argues in Harper's Bazar that few wives grasp how their attitude shapes their husbands. A tired, taciturn man returns home to a wife burdened by daily woes, dulling his motivation and vigor for work.

Mary Stewart Cutting Harper's Bazar

Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Restorative Health

A vintage pharmacy ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for building waste tissue, boosting appetite, aiding digestion, inducing refreshing sleep, and renewing strength. Available as tea or tablets for 35 cents at Cline's Pharmacy.

Hollister Cline

Jones Family Returns From Lancaster Sa Bina Chillicothe Visit

Dr and Mrs J C Jones and their young daughter came home Friday noon after a two week trip visiting Lancaster Sabina and Chillicothe Miss Hattie Jones of Chillicothe accompanied her brother and will stay with them for a period of time.

Henry O'’Biseness Fred Hutchinson Marietta Irene Haning Helen Henrietta Brandbury James P. McVey Huntington W. Va J. C. Jones Lancaster Sabina Chillicothe Hattie Jones

General Grosvenor May Get a Judgship

After ten terms in Congress Charles H. Grosvenor may be appointed federal judge in the southern district of Ohio. Representative Grosvenor introduced a bill proposing an additional judge with a vacancy rule. If created, Grosvenor would likely receive the appointment due to Judge Thompson's illness.

Ohio Taylor Columbus Department of Justice House Judiciary Committee Grosvenor Congress Congressman Grosvenor Thompson

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Miners Ohio Democracy C. U G. WL E Bee Ken Secre Tary Ohio University Daily Messenger H. 8. Burson Shade Miss Garnet Six Nelsonville Mamie Lash Mill Street Hettie Hooper Middleport George Kaler McArthur Miss Emerson His Majesty and the Maid Opera House Lou Riley Guysville Gilbert E. Day Woodyard George Thompson Cambria Hotel Jackson Claude H. Thompson T. N. T. Club Martha Wolf North College Street Elza Salters Oak Hill C. M. Henderson Barney Hill Beaumont Ben Fauser Fauser Cairo Brewster Higley John Shott Arthur Hagan College Friends George Beards Samuel Rickey Clarence Cecilia Dewitt Washington County A. Lavelle Green's Run Aaa Carey Breese Brothers Company West Second Street Cincinnati R.C S. Court Street General Grosvenor United States Congress Charles H. Grosvenor E. W. Grove
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