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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
4
The article contrasts early marriage ideals with modern greed, noting couples often live beyond means and urging prudence to avoid poverty and divorce. It also discusses Russian land sales moving 27 million acres to peasants, questioning political impact on the Douma and the loyalty of revolutionary groups to the Emperor.
A Somerset county woman was tried and jailed after a prohibition raid found a small bottle and many empty bottles in her home. The Washington Post notes enforcement varies by county, with Penobscot showing little effort. Bangor reports 2,885 drunkenness arrests in a year for a city of about 24,000.
Many Athenians believe they are healthy yet suffer indigestion and related symptoms. Miona stomach tablets are promoted as a universal cure, strengthening digestion to prevent pain after meals. Henderson-Crider guarantee offers a money back refund if Miona fails to cure.
A lighthearted column surveys social quirks and gender norms with wry humor. It jokes about toasts, fashion, marriage, ornithology, vacations, health, and self‑help, injecting playful critiques of contemporary manners and loyalties.
Mrs Emily Hauk died in Springfield in her 88th year. She formerly lived near Hebbardsville in Athens County. The funeral was held in Springfield Friday with relatives Mr J L Carpenter and Mrs J L Carpenter and Mr F R Murphey and Mrs F R Murphey in attendance.
Bigger and better than ever the Ath ens County Fair and Races returns with three days of events. August 13 14 and 15 promise races exhibits and entertainment for all ages in the county venue.
The Marietta District Conference at Central Avenue M. E. Church adjourned at noon after a session rich in reports and guidance. The program covered examinations sermons, reports by pastors and local leaders, Bible studies, and discussions on benevolent causes and church reforms.
Walter Ellis eighteen year old son of Jack Ellis of this place suffered a severe injury when a loaded ancient musket exploded after he used a match head instead of percussion caps. The blast sent powder into his face and eyes while the tube remained in poor condition. Doctors from Albany treated him as his condition remained critical and his eyesight could be permanently damaged.
Van Wert County farmer Cale Townsend was killed while running to catch a traction car at a Convoy crossing, failing to notice an eastbound limited train. In Alliance Ohio Henry Heer, 72, retired iron manufacturer, died after leg amputation and necrosis following complications.
A new postal regulation effective Monday states a letter will be delivered immediately if it bears 10 cents in common stamps in addition to regular postage and is marked special delivery. The change eliminates the need for the special delivery stamp.
A vintage medical advertisement lists remedies with numbered items for fevers colic headaches rheumatism this and that. It promotes a small bottle of Pleasant Pellets available at druggists or by mail from Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co New York.
Mr and Mrs Dausizer and child visited Mrs Lucy Palmer in Marietta. Mrs W W Botkin of Columbus visits sister Mrs John Palmer. Mr and Mrs G W Dewees attended church at Troy. Mrs Mary Marlon and son of Parkersburg visited her brother James Scarlett and relatives. Mrs E E White and daughters Mildred and Grace of Coolville visited here recently. Mrs Addie Watson and grandson Everett Watson of Center Belpre visited relatives and left Monday. Haddon Dye returned from Athens Thursday staying until Monday. Several hundred attended Children's Day at the Baptist church with drills and praise for the boys in Loyal Soldier story.
The article recalls a cantata sung by sixteen young ladies and mentions Clarence Jones recovering after heat in the harvest field. Preaching at the Baptist church is planned for next Sunday morning.
Rev Massie will fill this regular appointment at Graham's Chapel this Saturday night and Sunday. The report lists visitors and guests including Martin Kincade of South Canaan and Bernice Ely of Columbus. A social at Ida Stalder's home drew attendees from the area, with Elma and Margaret Bean visiting Mrs Hartley.
Mrs J B Randall and her son from Louisville Kentucky who have been visiting Mrs George Balis with Miss Louise Balis depart today for a short visit in Parkersburg.
Local poultry thefts have increased as thieves steal from Mrs. Bougher who lives near the state hospital. The culprits are known and warned that they will face law enforcement if the thefts continue.
Albany Ohio July 9 Charles Daugherty of this place suffers a string of misfortunes typhoid fever struck him his child broke an arm and today his Jersey cow is dying leaving him with a run of bad luck
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