Health Officer Higgins Submits Annual Report
Health Officer J M Higgins presents the 1906 annual report to the Athens Board of Health. The 44 deaths total yields a seven and one third per thousand rate for a population of 5800, with low tuberculosis and no deaths from typhoid measles or smallpox. He notes improved sanitation, sewer tapping enforcement, swamp drainage plans, and looming garbage disposal issues.
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Athens
Higgins
Board of Health
Health Board
Mill Street
J. M. Higgins
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Athens Citizen
Athens resident Henry Logan testifies in the local insurance business district that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his wife from back pains fatigue and low energy after months of misery. He credits two boxes with banishing the ailments and urges others to use the remedy. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents in the United States.
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Doan
Athens
Henry Logan
East Washington Street
West Washington Street
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Unruly Wire Sparks Street Alarm in City Corner
A live electric wire at Washington and Court Streets broke free and whipped the street causing crackling noises like pistol shots early Saturday. The city electrician was notified and controlled the wire before damage occurred.
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Washington and
Court Streets
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Vitality
A vintage pharmacy ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as building waste tissue, boosting appetite, aiding digestion, inducing restful sleep, and renewing strength. Available as tea or tablets for 35 cents at Cline's Pharmacy.
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Hollister
Cline
Wreck Near Pittsburg Kills Engineer and Fatally Injures Fireman
A collision today between the east bound Chicago express and a shifting engine on the B and O at Allison Park near Pittsburg results in the instant death of Engineer C W Meyers and fatal injuries to Fireman H C Lewis. Passengers were shaken but unhurt. both men were from Chicago Junction Ohio.
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Pittsburg
Daily Messenger
Chicago Express
Allison Park
C. W. Meyers
H. C. Lewis
Meyers
Lewis
Chicago Junction, Ohio
Original Laxative Cough Syrup for Croup Relief
Mothers praise Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for children amid its pleasant honey and tar taste. Marketed as the original laxative cough syrup, it claims to drive cold from the bowels and form to the National Pure Food and Drug Law, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Kennedy
Cline
Lyman Marshall Out of Danger After Surgery
The fourteen year old son of Sylvester Marshall of Mechanicsburg is practically out of danger following an appendectomy performed last week by Dr. Gilliam of Columbus.
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Lyman Marshall
Sylvester Marshall
Mechanicsburg
Gilliam
Columbus
Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Announced
TeachersExaminations will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless that date is a legal holiday. The Boxwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and on the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, Clerk.
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Aaron Grady
Cure by Direct Action on Sick Parts
A terse note lists items numbered no 4 2 3 and then repeats no 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 27 30 with the suffix ae. The meaning appears to reference a procedural set or index of cures directed at affected areas without disturbing surrounding systems.
Quiet Athens Wedding Set for Ethel Jones and Elza Gabriel
A small home wedding will occur at 12 o clock next Thursday at 960 Neil avenue. Miss Ethel V. Jones will wed Mr. Elza Gabriel with Rev. John G. King officiating in the presence of about 25 friends and relatives. Gabriel is the son of Mr and Mrs Ethel Gabriel of Morris Avenue and has strong ties to Athens. Many Athens residents are expected to attend.
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Miss Jones
Ohio State Journal
Athens
Neil Avenue
Ethel V. Jones
Elza Gabriel
John G. King
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children
A historic notice advocates Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for children to treat coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims safety no opium or harmful drugs and relief follows dosage guidance. Sold by W H McKee E R Lash Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
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Humphreys
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Change in Firm at the Hub Restaurant
The Hub restaurant formerly owned by Hedges and Russell is now owned entirely by Mr. Russell. The deal was consummated Saturday evening. Hedges and Russell started the Hub on September 1, 1906, and enjoyed great success. Russell will continue the business in his own name.
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Hedges and
Russell
Mr. Russell
Messrs Hedges and
Stomach and Liver Tablets Restore Health for Cooper Woman
Mrs. John Lowe of Cooper Maine credits Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with curing two years of stomach trouble. She bought twelve bottles after trying a dose given by a friend and is now well. Sold by W. H. McKee FE Lash Athens and Chauncey drug firms.
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Chamberlain
Rainfall Dominates Week Weather Summary in Amesville
Weather observations show 3.67 inches of rain for the week ending Saturday night. The largest daily total, 2 inches, occurred on Tuesday with 1.50 inches on Saturday. Temperatures ranged from 16 degrees Thursday night to a high of 66 on Monday, with every day cloudy.
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Amesville
F. W. Gibson
Dr. Lowe Relays Farewell Message to Large Congregation
Despite unfavorable weather a large Sunday morning audience filled the church to hear Dr. Lowe’s farewell address. The service featured fine choir music and a sermon themed The Church Glorious, emphasizing Christ, the Bible, Christian character, and church usefulness.
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Jesus Christ
Cured of Lung Trouble by King’s New Discovery
C O Floyd of Kershaw S C recounts an eleven year battle with consumption and coughs. After six months on Dr King s New Discovery his cough vanished and weight rose from 135 to 170 pounds. Thousands healed yearly. Guaranteed at W H McKee s drug store. 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
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C. O. Floyd
Kershaw
8. C
Dr. King
W. H. McKee’s
Paroled Glouster Man Martin Searls Ends Five Year Sentence
Martin Searls of Athens county, imprisoned for manslaughter at the Ohio Penitentiary, has been paroled after his wife pleaded for his release. He had faced a five year term. his family of nine children depended on mining work and two weeks of laundry to survive.
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Messenger
Martin Searls
Glouster
Ohio Penitentiary
Athens County
Searls
The
Penitentiary
Columbus Dispatch
Original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Sold by Cline's Pharmacy
When the cold winds dry the skin a salve provides relief. Buy the original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve by Cline's Pharmacy to ensure authenticity and avoid imitations.
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Cline
John Owens Dies After Train Collision Near Floodwood
The mangled body of 42 year old John Owens was found on the Hocking Valley tracks near Floodwood after the 6 15 train. Identified by Beaumont acquaintances and relatives, Owens leaves a wife and eight children. His funeral is planned for Amesville with burial in Athens.
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Hocking Valley
Amesville
John Owens
Floodwood
Nelsonville
Lane
Beaumont
Owen
Elza Bell
Ray Ulmer
Owens
Athens
Weller
Elder
Central Avenue
Iowa
Hamley Run
Tonsiline Promoted For Sore Mouth And Throat
An advertisement touts Tonsiline as a guaranteed remedy for sore mouth and throat warning of risks like croup quinsy and diphtheria if untreated. It urges keeping a bottle at home with prices listed 25 and 50 cents, claiming quick, certain relief even when stores are closed.
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Obla
Wyatt Williams Buys North End Meat Shop
Wyatt Williams, a prominent local contractor, has purchased the North End Meat Shop from C. H. Roach. He took possession this morning and plans to keep the best home killed meats, oversee the business personally, and continue contracting work.
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Wyatt Williams
North End
C. H. Roach
Mr. Williams
Rheumatic Relief Claim For Pain Balm Ad
A Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertisement promises relief from rheumatic pains after a single application enabling rest and sleep. Sold by W. H. McKee E. R. Lash Barton Drug Co Chauncey and other retailers.
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Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Four Die in Powder Explosion at Coal Mine No 7
A powder explosion in Coal Mine No 7 at Clinton Indiana today killed four men and badly injured six who were rescued. Authorities fear additional miners may be trapped as the cause remains unknown.
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Clinton
Ind
Daily Messenger
County residents registered at Palmer and nearby towns
Saturday registrations list Mrs. C. S. Longiey Nelsonville Dr. and Mrs. Longstreth Rutland James and Clara Bunting Peter Curren Murray City C. W. Pierce Guysville On Sunday Mark Streckler and E. L. Sanders Millfield C. F. Sharp Albany At Athens Saturday W. Clark Albany Har vey Fulton Canaanville Sunday Wesley Webb Albany Those registered Berry Saturday George Mirick F. L. Balderson Albany At the Elk Saturday W. H. Robinson Torch S. R. Lowry Mineral John McLaughlin Coolville Will W. Coe Mrs. James Steele Guysville E. C. Webb Albany Sunday H. H. Dunlavey Gloucester Hull F. Kittle Trimble White King Lancaster comes here to work for Kircher Co At the Ohio House Saturday Mat Irwin Murray City.
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Palmer
C. S. Longiey
Nelsonville
Longstreth
Rutland
James
Clara Bunting
Peter Curren
Murray City
C. W. Pierce
Guysville
Mark Streckler
E. L. Sanders
Millfield
C. F. Sharp
Albany
Athens
W. Clark
Harvey Fulton
Canaanville
Wesley Webb
the Berry
George Mirick
F. L. Balderson
the Elk
W. H. Robinson
Torch
S. R. Lowry
Mineral
John McLaughlin
Coolville
Will W. Coe
James Steele
E. C. Webb
H. H. Dunlavey
Glouster
Hull F. Kittle
Trimble
White King
Lancaster
Kircher & Co
Ohio House
Mat Irwin
Muray City
Smith Witnesses Co. H and O. U. Basketball Game
T. F. Smith of New Lexington visited Saturday to watch the contest between Company H and Ohio University. He traveled to the event and observed the clash from the stands.
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T. F. Smith
New Lexington
Co. H
O. U
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DR. Lowe
DeWitt
Gr. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Cline’s Pharmacy
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