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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1906

Page

12

Pants at Half Price From Sam Sommers Sale

Sam Sommers offers 200 pairs of men's pants with former selling prices $3.49 and $3.98, now reduced to $1.98 each. Limited quantity, discount marketed as half price.

More Laughs From MkInstry at the Ohio House

A pitcher notes a bed bug in a watch and a border asks how it could fit between ticks. A dog on State street is eyed for mischief at Bill Dean’s kennel. A milkman’s past in a billiard room is joked about while a couple hawk charity tickets near the courthouse. The Swamp Root Almanac jokes the day length grew by one minute.

Ohio

Vinci Ton ic pitched to Athens women by local merchant

Local dealer W H McKee promotes Vinci cod liver oil tonic to Athens women claiming it boosts vitality and blood quality. Miss Mary A Woodward endorses the remedy, saying it gave her energy and strength after fatigue. The offer promises a full refund if no benefit is seen.

Athens Mr. McKee Vinci Mary A. Woodward W. H. McKee Drugeisi

Former resident returns to Athens to work for Gazette

John Joyce, once well known in Athens and most recently in Columbus in the strocery business for four years, has moved back to Athens. He joins the Gazette as solicitor and collector and will reside with his family on Woodland avenue.

John Joyce Columbus Athens the Gazette Joyce Woodland Avenue

How Hank Harper Won His Wife on Africa Street

The story recounts Frank Harper known as Hank rescuing Dora Oliver on Africa Street and marrying her after a sequence of local incidents. It also includes an obituary for Anna Elizabeth Seaman Winner and a crime note about shopbreaks at a barber shop, with thefts and a suspect described as a tall mulatto.

Africa Street Frank Harper Hank’ Harper Knight Dulcinia del Toboso Madam Breese Hank Dora Hank” Harper Day

Well Housed For Cold Wave

Arrested by B O detective Fred W Biehl for riding on a train contrary to law Fred Williams and Harry Lewis two coal miners beating their way from Illinois to West Virginia coal fields are in county jail They pleaded guilty before Squire Rose to the charge and were fined 2 and costs 7 25 each and jailed until paid The cold wave forecast suggests they will be well housed meanwhile.

W. Biehl Fred Williams Harry Lewis Tiuois W. Virginia Squire Rose

Property for sale on Lancaster Street houses

E G Eaton offers two investment houses on Lancaster Street a four room and a five room property with ten percent return on investment. Clear title and earnings promised.

Lancaster Street EATON

Picture of Ye Kickers in Athens Townsfolk

A harsh character sketch targets a local critic in Athens who opposes municipal and county improvements. The subject, described as lazy, tax-averse and quarrelsome, is said to oppose the school board while avoiding property ownership and taxes.

Dodd's Kidney Pills Claim Diabetes Cure in Patient Testimony

Halo Ind January 22 Special data shows Mrs L C Bowers of Cured Diabetes credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with reversing her diabetes after years of weight loss pain and excessive urination. She reports complete relief within three years and urges others to use the remedy to prevent kidney disease including Bright's Disease backache rheumatism and diabetes.

Halo Ind Dodd L. C. Bowers Bright

Parole Application Filed for James A. Dean

Notice that James A. Dean, prisoner at the Ohio Penitentiary, has been recommended for parole consideration by the warden and chaplain. Hearing on or after February 8, 1906 is requested.

James A. Dean Ohio Penientiary

Miner Hit By Shifter at Johnston Mine Leaves Leg Broken

Tim Tamok, a Johnston Mine miner, was struck by a shifter around 5 PM and suffered a compound fracture of the left leg. Doctors say both leg bones are shattered and an amputation may be required. he also has a severe scalp wound. He was taken to Columbus for surgery at St Francis hospital.

Barber shop burglary at Knowlton premises reported

O Chayneey Jan 22 Special. The barber shop of Howard Knowlton in this city was burglarized about 8 o clock Sunday evening. The thief gained entry by picking the lock to the front door. Tools and...

Chayneey, O Howard Knowlton

Hocking Valley Excursion to Columbus

A $1.00 excursion to Columbus is offered for Sunday January 2, 1906. The train departs at 5 50 a m. from the station for riders and return details are listed in the notice.

Columbus

Meeting Postponed by Eastern Stars Over Death

The called Eastern Stars meeting set for last evening was postponed due to the death of Mrs. Cable. It will be held next Monday evening January 29.

the Eastern Stars

Athens Mayor’s first act enforces gambling ordnance

City mail carriers deliver letters to twenty four saloons repeating Athens gambling law. Mayor Day pledges strict enforcement with fines from 25 to 50 dollars or up to thirty days in jail. The new “lid” rattles as the mayor vows to uphold laws and apply equal treatment to all saloon keepers.

Ironvale Sewer Pipe Co to Locate in Junction City

Junction City Jan 23 The Iron dale Sewer Pipe company of Irondale Ohio manufacturers of all kinds of clay products has chosen Junction City as the best site for clay manufacturing and will begin erecting a building 288 feet long 95 feet wide and two stories high with capacity to handle fourteen to twenty kil. The Junction City Finance committee has planned a new addition to the town and sold 125 lots with more houses expected soon.

Junction City Irondale Sewer Ipe Company Irondale Ohio

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Sam Sommers Mkinstry Dean's State Street Jones KE. J Mandy New York Stock Exchange Court House County Surveyor's Office Bard and Biddison Bid Dora Oliver Nelsonville Points North Mary Butter Mary Probate Mayor Day Daily Messenger Anna Elizabeth John Catharine Seaman Reedy Roane County W. Va New Ingland Athens County William N. Winner Charles Alice George M. E. Church Stewart C. F. Bowman New England Guysville Cemetery Mr. Knowlton Webster Chas. Howard Rea Tor Fred Dick McKinstry Peet Hocking Tim Tamok Johnston Gins of Miner Will St. Francis Hospital Coon Hocking Valley Excursion A. m Ath Davy Tle Junction City Finance Tee Morris R. C. M. Hastings South Court Street Millikan
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