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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
4
The county treasurer E C Woodworth and deputy J E Woodworth praised for rapid accurate December tax collections. Their leadership reduced office congestion and set a pace for the January 26 closing, contrasted with older workers and a shift toward youth in public service.
Miss Abbie Welling leaves for Coolville to visit sister Mrs. Galbraith. Curtis Knight and family return from relatives near Van derhoof. Rural carrier James Gunder injured by a falling horse and off duty. Ira Barrows of Parkersburg visits his mother. Floyd Dunfee ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Sterling Jackson returns from Chauncey. Rev G E Krager and son Paul visit Little Hocking. Dan Baker at Marietta returns to Torch then hospital for son Clarence. Preaching at Baptist church Sunday morning and M E church evening. G W Dewees assists A C Davis in stock invoicing at Coolville.
Advertised cough medicine claims to safely relieve coughs colds croup and whooping cough with no opium or harmful drugs. It urges early use to prevent croup attacks and states it is suitable for babies and adults alike and available at local druggists.
A Maine resident reports two years of stomach trouble cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She bought twelve bottles and is now well. The product is sold by W. H. McKee and E. R. Lash in Athens and Sarton Drug Co. in Chauncey.
Henry Logan of Athens Ohio testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his wife’s back pains fatigue and lack of energy after use of two boxes. The statement praises the Athens known remedy and urges all dealers to carry it priced at 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as sale agents for the United States.
Local social notes record Mrs. Edith McBee and Mrs. Louise Hill visiting Parkersburg. Mrs. Abe Fulton and daughter Nannie of Athens stayed with Miss Nanda Chambers. Miss Mary Clifford returned from Galesburg Illinois after several years away. Mrs. Lena Starlin, a Big Run teacher, hosted friends over Sunday. An ad promotes Kodol To aid digestion with testimonials and pharmacy sale.
Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. L Freeman hosted a Monday evening social and donation at their home. About sixty people attended and the event raised over $12 in money plus many useful gifts for the beneficiaries.
The People’s Lobby attacks the Crumpacker bill to grant court review and jury trials for fraud orders by the Post Office. Proponents say without review, merchants risk ruin and branding as criminals. the bill has passed the House and sits with the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Rev. Kellar preached at the Centenary church on Sunday while Mrs. Mattie Russell attended Stewart School. An oyster dinner at the H. G. Frost Post hall on Saturday January 19 installed officers including Commander J. M. Townsend and Edward Dean Jr as Vice Commander.
The debate over government ownership of railroads shifts attention to a public ownership plank with socialists and extremists backing the idea. Mississippi Governor Wardman, controversial on race, enters the Senate race and endorses public ownership, aiming to push the Democratic party toward the stance despite conservative opposition.
The Senate spared the bill from opposing votes signaling rapid enactment in the current session. House action is expected to be favorable and likely to pass overwhelmingly. The measure would lift pension costs modestly while government revenues are high, a temporary rise as Civil War veterans die.
Tout-Has Jones quits racing over reform while Jockey bets on whether the weatherman predicts the day’s conditions. The exchange suggests a move toward uncertain wagers beyond horse racing.
H L Allison visited Athens on Tuesday as a business traveler. Miss Anna Carmacheal of Hamden guests the Carmacheal family this week. Lloyd Efman returned from Virginia visits. C D Cavett of Jackson was a business visitor Monday. Harold Herron and A Conkey went to Parkersburg to see the high water. Dan Stewart of Middleport guests Charles Burt and John Barron. Maude Sinclaire of Marshfield Telephone Co hosts Mary Cox in Luhing Saturday. Marie Linton and Edith Dumaree of Mineral called on friends Tuesday.
Aged husband scolds for extravagance claiming cape is unnecessary while young wife insists it was not cheap, costing 10 guineas. The exchange highlights tensions over spending and value in a London paper cartoon caption.
A fair visitor questions selling their house while the hostess reveals they have not sold it. They placed the decision with a real estate agent after reading an attractive advertisement of the property.
An irate husband questions why his wife never puts items away. She explains she keeps things in accessible places so she can find them quickly.
Itching piles provoke profanity but Dean's Ointment claims to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles after years of suffering. Available at any drug store.
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