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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1904

Page

3

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound praised by letters

A testimonial letter from Miss Alma Pratt of Holly Michigan extols Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for restoring her health and gaining seven pounds in three months. The piece invites young women to write for free medical advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.

Alma Pratt Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Pinkham Lynn Mass Chicago Lydia EL. Pinkham Lydia FE. Pinkham

Lincoln Roosevelts parallel in party faction fights

The piece compares 1855 and 1864 Republican efforts to block Lincoln and later to thwart Roosevelt, noting internal cabinet opposition, factional maneuvers, and press support. It recalls Seward’s Chicago setback, Fremont’s brief bid, Grant’s ambivalence, and Missouri’s reluctant endorsement amid a Cleveland mass convention push.

Lincoln Kansas City Star Lincoln-Roosevelt Republican Party Roosevelt Hanna New York Tribune Salmon P. Chase Treasury Washington Cleveland John C. Fremont Grant Richmond New York New Hampshire Missouri A. K. McClure Pennsylvania Seward Chicago Baltimore

Beer and Bullets Cause Trouble

George McKinley of Broadwell, 25, faced Justice E T Rose in Athens on a shooting with intent to kill charge. Pete Goins, 24, Broadwell, colored, was wounded when a bullet pierced his left hand during a Friday Broadwell disturbance tied to a drunken carousal. Ed Kennedy named as a participant. Sheriff Murphy and Constable Malchi acted to arrest McKinley. McKinley waived examination, bound over to the grand jury with $500 surety, jailed for lack of bail. grand jury convenes February 1.

George McKinley Broadwell Athens E. T. Rose Pete Goins Goins Marietta Ed Kennedy Court of Justice Spriggs Bern Township Murphy Malchi of Stewart McKinley Justice Spriggs Justice Rose Bona

Cave-in Causes Track Settlement on Lubing Mine Road

A cave-in in a Lubing mine area last week caused several feet of Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern track to settle eighteen inches to two feet. An abandoned mine entry directly under the line allowed earth to drop after supporting posts decayed, leaving rails and ties suspended about two feet. The cave-in was found in time to avoid a train wreck, repairs finished Thursday, and trains slowed to eight miles per hour in the interim.

Lubing Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway

Brimson named general superintendent of road at Cincinnati

W H Brimson former Ohio division superintendent based in Chillicothe becomes general superintendent of the road at Cincinnati. He succeeds D D Carothers who moves to Baltimore as chief engineer of the B and O. Brimson has led the Ohio division since 1907 and previously headed the Rocky Mountain division of the Northern Pacific. He is well known in Athens with many friends.

W. H. Brimson Ohio Chillicothe Cincinnati D. D. Carothers Baltimore Brimson Rocky Mountain Northern Pacific Athens

Free on approval Mi o na promotes relief for dyspepsia

Druggist W H McKee offers readers a fifty cent box of Mi o na on approval. The coupon must be presented at his store to obtain the sample.

McKee’s W.H. McKee The Messenger & Herald

Mi-o-na Coupon Offer Promises Free Trial If No Weight Gain

An advertisement promotes Mi-o-na claiming relief from indigestion and stomach troubles. It offers a liberal coupon with a fifty cent deposit to W. H. McKee, refundable as a signed receipt if customers are not satisfied and do not gain weight.

The Messenger & Herald W. H. McKee South Mom OT Columbus

Home-seekers Fares and Colonists Rates Published

Ohio Central Lines announces rates for home seekers and colonists. Tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesday of each month, with full particulars available from agents.

Ohio Central Lines

Henderson Druggist Halves Price For Specific Cure

Henderson the enterprising druggist promotes Dr Howard Co specific for constipation and dyspepsia at 25c a bottle, half price for a limited time, with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. The ad lists symptoms and claims quick relief and natural digestion restoration.

Henderson Dr. Howard Co C. B. Henderson Dr. Howard

Lima banker Faurot Declares Bankrupt After Speculation

Lima prominent financier Benjamin J. Faurot, 80, once hailed as a city benefactor, faces bankruptcy due to unwisely ventured investments, marking a sharp turn in his long public career.

Lima Benjamin J. Faurot

Sheriff Sale in Athens County Ohio Partition Action

An order of sale in partition directs a public auction at the Athens County Court House front door on Saturday January 30 1904 at 1 pm. Two tracts are offered: first the Aden Chambers farm in Ames township totaling about 85 acres. second a 10 acre lot from section 29 described by boundary lines. Appraised values are 2175 and 200 dollars. Cash terms. Sheriff A Murphy and Deputy H W Murphy. Jewett Wood and Pitts Art us. December 31 to January 28 1901.

Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Athens Ames Township Aden Chambers A. Linscott A. ©. Keirns James Howard James Charles Carter Isaiah Hixson Peter Hixson Amos Hixson

Divorce Notice for Alice Stissel and Peter Stissel

Alice Stissel petitions for divorce from Peter Stissel in the court of common pleas of Athens County Ohio case 763. Grounds include willful absence from the plaintiff for over three years and custody of the minor child. Hearing set for February 12, AD 1904. Attorney E T Rose represents the plaintiff.

Peter Stissel D. D Alice Stissel Court of Common Pleas of

Life Plant claim cures rheumatism with blood purification

An advertisement touts Life Plant as a blood purifier that removes uric acid to treat rheumatism. It claims 97 percent cure rates, 10 000 testimonials last year, and a customer example from Leetonia Ohio. It also pitches Life Plant as a tonic and blood purifier with a free booklet offer.

Life Giant Life Plant C. K. Duck Leetonia Mr. Duck

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Lydie XH Pinkham Pass H. McKee Sherriff Daniel J. Hixson, Et al Athens County Court Common Pleas A. Murphy H. W. Murphy Jewett & Wood Pitt J. J. McClellan DP. McClellan America Leetonia, O the Life Plant Co Canton Life Plant Co McKee’s Drug Store W. B Srce Weingartin Bros Makers Broadway K&k DRS
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