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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
7
A wide array of Ohio items report accidents and deaths including Lorain worker Joe O Malley killed after a 60 foot fall from a blast furnace and Niles engineer William Henry struck by a steam shovel. Other notes cover disappearances, indictments for murder, boiler explosions, and a Wright brothers flight milestone. Details span multiple towns and public notices.
Henry Finsterwald born August 24 1827 in Fairfield county Ohio died January 1 1904 aged 76 years 4 months 7 days. He married Lucy Hill April 2 1855 and had seven children. A devoted M E church member and charitable neighbor he traveled from Ames to California in 1851 and back in 1854. He is survived by an aged wife six children and a brother in Athens. The family mourns yet expresses faith and gratitude for his life and service.
Auditor Walker Prosecutor Foster and Commissioners Hill Biddle and Wolf met Columbus officials of Continental Coal last week to ensure the company fulfills its pledge to construct a new public road along Sugar creek valley. The plan aims to bypass four of five dangerous crossings while the Athens Chauncey Amesville rail line is built, replacing the old route closed five times in three miles.
Dr Leland Williamson of Yorktown Arkansas praises Dodds Kidney Pills after twenty years in malarious areas. He states he uses them daily for kidney disease back pain gout rheumatism and related kidney inflammation and claims they restore kidney function and cleanse the blood. He notes consistent success in his practice.
A brief note describes persistent exhaustion and back pain with aching kidneys. Symptoms include headache, nervousness, restlessness, and excitability, signaling possible kidney-related illness affecting the sufferer.
Mrs. J. GriMa of Sidney Ohio praises Doan's Kidney Pills for her husband relief from backache headaches and kidney discomfort after using them for six months. The couple bought the remedy at C J Briggs drug store and endorse it for others. Sold by all druggists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The county auditor reports a semi annual Dow tax collection of 17007.58 with 5693.67 to the state and 5574.55 to the poor fund. Distributions to Athens 1503.25 Nelsonville 2412.15 Buchtel 707.82 Glouster 1743.68 Jacksonville 609.46 York township 2497.50 Trimble township 1372.50. The total number of saloons in the county is Sv.
C B Henderson sells Dr Howards specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price with a money back guarantee. He offers a 25c bottle and a 50c bottle at discount and will refund if not cured. The ad claims relief from headaches indigestion fatigue and liver trouble with no cost if it fails.
George Wells, longtime local grocer, has purchased an interest in the Crooksville pottery and will relocate with his family. He will depart soon to work on the road as a salesman for the firm, of which he is now a member.
California Prune Wafers advertised as a good investment promise quick returns with no after troubles at 100 for 25 cents. The item is marketed through druggists and candy shops. A shipment to twenty tons a month is sent to soldiers in the Philippines to curb liquor and tobacco use.
(Advertisement) California prune wafers claim to be nature s cure for all bowel troubles. Act promptly without pain or inconvenience. 100 for 25 cents. Ask your Druggist.
A child died of diphtheria in an Ohio village. Its mother packed the child's dresses and toys in a chest. Fifteen years later the mother died and her daughter and granddaughter fell ill after handling the chest contents, despite no recent local cases.
About 30,000 automobiles will be offered to the public this year, meeting only half the estimated demand.
The Wabash railroad from Parkersburg to Zanesville encounters right-of-way resistance from Muskingum Perry county residents. President J T Blair says construction will resume April 1, while Crooksville and other towns may be cut from the line without further concessions. A Perry county probate court verdict favored the defendant in a $15,000 condemnation case affecting the Crooksville segment.
Local applications fail for catarrh while catarrh is a constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a prescription from a leading physician, using tonics and blood purifiers to affect mucous surfaces. The ad promises testimonials and lists F J Cheney & Co as proprietors with druggists selling the cure and family pills.
Glouster reports Gordon's Opera House shut for season by state fire marshal due to single exit. Owner William Gordon of Lancaster was present but could not complete required changes.
B F Hare of Middletown Ohio suffered a decade with dyspepsia spending hundreds on medicines. He tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after seeing an ad and felt better after two doses. After two bottles he is stronger and recommends the remedy. Sold by all druggists. Also a note that Japan enlisted six Colorado officers for its cavalry regiments.
An old remedy advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as the sole cure for a winter cold. It warns the reader that doing the right thing or nothing leads to illness, while the product promises a twenty four hour cure and highlights Perry Davis as the only Painkiller.
Mrs Alexander Sullivan of Chicago died on the 28th. For thirty years she wrote editorials for major Chicago newspapers and was noted for her versatility and broad knowledge of public affairs.
The piece notes winter’s harsh effects on rheumatism catarrh and scrofula symptoms with a practical claim that Hood's Sarsaparilla cures them. It presents a practical warning and an endorsement of the remedy as easily obtainable and effective based on apparent proof.
A brief note reports syrup purifying a bond claim as Corate addresses skin eruptions. The fragmentary text mentions remedies and a possible treatment. Further details are unclear.
Advert says sour stomach loss of strength and other indigestion symptoms are cured by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It claims natural digestive juices plus tonic action heal stomach mucous membranes and digestion. Endorsed by S. S. Ball of Ravenswood and offered in $1 bottle sizes with trial option.
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