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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
12
Chas W Bowman of Lanham Maryland a lieutenant and adjutant with the 4th M 8 M Cav Volunteers writes that he found Peruna highly effective for colds and as a preventive. He notes his family also uses it and recommends it to friends in his wartime letter.
Thaddeus Haning of Meigs county visited his sister Mrs. C V Dixon last week. J Carbaugh, our merchant, sold a good horse last Thursday. Young people attended the Pleasanton box supper last Friday. Mrs. Granville Ellis has been sick the past week. Mrs Florence Sauters visited her parents at Jerseyville last Sunday. Ida Morrison aids her brother’s family at Mechanicsburg. Elmer Tubbs of Burlingham stayed with sister Mrs Han ford Elliott the past week. John Young helped Bert Price cut saw logs. Herb Douglas of near Pleasanton passed through en route to his Meigs county farm.
If you lack time to exercise this product prevents constipation with a mild, healthful bowel movement. It causes no griping and is sold by druggists for 25 cents.
G C Jones of Constitution spent the weekend at home. Miss Dunfee returns from Coolville. Mr Garrett and son of West Virginia visited daughter Mrs Chapman. Miss Abbie Welling of Parkersburg stayed with cousin Mrs Swan. Floyd Dunfee of Mansfield visiting. Rev G E Kreager returned from New Matamoras aiding his brother in meetings. Haddon Dye in Little Hocking on business. Rev Parkins preached at M E church and will speak again in two weeks. Rev George E Krager to preach here and at Troy church near Frost. A severe winter electrical storm struck Saturday morning followed by days of rain and rising rivers. An area correspondent got lost en route to church on Sunday morning.
Mrs. Osley Ross and child left Monday for Marysville to join her husband. Owen Jordan with wife and son visited Abe Jordan’s family over Sunday and returned Monday. Mrs. R. M. Patterson returned home Monday from Middleport where she had visited three weeks. Wallace Pratt and wife of Athens attended the funeral of Mrs. H. Whetstone Sunday at the C P church.
W H Bowers returned from Columbus on business. Several locals hosted guests over the weekend including Oral Stevens Nelsonville Zellmand Bobo Wilkesville and Miss Addie Potter Chauncey. Mrs Herbert Wheatstone, 37, died Friday after illness. funeral held at Co P Church Hebbardsville with Rev F M Moore officiating.
Miss Gertrude Jacoby hosted a party for friends. Doren Lyon of Oberlin stayed a few days with Miss Fay Smith. John Davis and family and Vint Davis and wife of Columbus visited relatives here. Etta Kimes visited Edward Kimes at Guysville. Dr. E J Copeland and wife were guests of their son in Athens. Local ill list includes John Steinbetz Abel Larrison Mrs Warner Gossage and Daisy Smith. James Russell traveled to Athens on Monday. M I Ewers was a business visitor at Parkersburg and Marietta earlier in the week.
Local residents report muditis sweeping the area causing sickness and mail carriers to stay alert. J A Crawford visited Lodi. Hoyte Mansfield traveled to Athens. Miss Lenna Duncan visits her sister. Earl McConkey and Elmer McClanahan recover from chicken pox. James McClanahan traveled to Meigs county. M L Bean now back with North Dakota ties. Lewis touts Northwest health benefits as a relocation note.
Athens Ohio resident G J Eddy testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his backache and nighttime urination disturbances after using them at Henderson's drug store. He reports improved health and continued use when needed. Sold by all dealers price fifty cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
Steubenville report indicts Frederick C Fairbanks son of Vice President Charles W Fairbanks for perjury over an elopement and marriage license case. A key witness aided the eloping couple and faces grand jury action. Fairbanks denies any oath or affidavit was taken in Steubenville probate court.
Miss Maude Ruth of Athens spends a few weeks with relatives near Coolville Ridge. Mr and Mrs Isaac Frost hosted a party Friday for their afflicted daughter Maria in honor of her seventh birthday. Elegant refreshments and many pretty presents were shared. friends report a very nice time.
Rev Wood delivered a Sunday sermon on Hope the Anchor of the Soul at the M E church. Local notices include visitors Rolland Newman Lexington and Walter Newman Gallipolis with Mrs A K Newman. Also O T R C meeting at Jerseyville and upcoming January 26 session.
A promotional note highlights Rexall remedies including Mucu Tone with Gentian Cubebs Cascara Sagrada Glycerine and Sarsaparilla. It touts Gentian as a top tonic, promotes cascara sagrada as a strong laxative, and claims the blend attacks catarrh from all points to restore tissues with a bottle label reference.
Columbus reports that Ohio State University has been chosen to present the state exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition. Professor T. E. French heads the local committee and seeks volunteers from all OSU departments to aid in preparing the exhibit. Details on content and timing remain to be finalized.
Mrs John Trimble a well known woman of Warren Ohio died by self harm by throwing herself in front of a Baltimore and Ohio train the body was horribly mangled she had been ill for some time and was believed to suffer from melancholia
Bellefontaine Ohio January 16 A local inventor unveiled a machine that makes pie crust and started the idea of selling crust in cans The device mixes crust and sterilizes it with steam The prepared crust will be canned dry and in flakes
Geneva Ohio January 16 George H Moreland a farmer living near Trum bull Center suddenly became insane and killed his two sons aged seven and nine by slashing their throats with a razor.
Mrs W B Bentley entertained a large group of ladies Tuesday evening with a masquerade party. Guests arrived in masks and many costumes were quaint and ludicrous. After unmasking, charades and games followed with elegant refreshments. Names include Mrs D D Fuller Mrs Frank Phillips Mrs A B Bethel Mrs Holmes and others.
Itching piles provoke profanity but profanity won’t cure them. Dean's Ointment provides relief from itching bleeding or protruding piles after years of suffering and is available at any drug store.
Wanted 10 000 feet beech lumber. Interested parties call Hull Foster Jr Athens Ohio 1 18 tl weekly.
Miss Margaret Sheridan formerly efficient supervisor at Athens State Hospital left yesterday to fill a similar post at the Epileptic Hospital in Gallipolis. She has many friends in Athens who wish her success in her new role.
An old advertisement claims Dean's Regulats cure constipation with gentle action. The copy notes side effects like headache dizziness and languor and urges readers to ask their druggist about the product priced at 25 cents.
The eighteen month old son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Meyers of Canaanville died Tuesday morning and the four month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Lowry of near Guysville died Tuesday noon. Both deaths were attributed to common childhood diseases.
The Ath ens Masonic Building Board decided Tuesday night to seek architects for plans and specifications to remodel the building into a modern lodge room. The group did not commit to a fourth story and will wait for an architect to assess the proposal. Estimated cost ranges from 15000 to 20000 dollars.
Advertises Burdock Blood Bitters as a cleansing blood tonic to treat skin eruptions and rashes. Claims it makes users clear eyed, clear brained, and clear skinned.
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