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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
11
Saratoga fashion notes describe linen dresses with white bases, eyelet trims, tucks, and embroidered lace details. Accessories include linen shoes, parasols, and colored silk slips. parasols dominate resort strolls and hotel piazzas.
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia reports a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores ended by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The product cured both conditions and left no trace. Suitable for ulcers cuts burns and wounds available at W. H. McKee's drug Store for 25 cents.
A party including Mr and Mrs Harry Jackson Miss Lulu Poston Miss Mabel Tullis of Nelsonville Mr Curtis Smiley and Miss Adda Smiley of Indianapolis with Mr C H Horn dined at Hotel Berry in Athens Monday evening. They returned to Nelsonville by moonlight.
Mr 8S H Sharrock and Rose B Lower were married at the M E parsonage this afternoon by Rev W L Slutz. Sharrock works at Dayton State Hospital and Miss Lower has been employed at the Hospital here for two years.
A Rat Portage Ontario resident, C Towns, praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble and constipation. He notes mild physical after effects and recommends them to others. Sold by W H McKee Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
The Yellow Joket notes that in Chicago people eat what they can and can what they can't because no one will interpret it otherwise. The remark hints at resourcefulness and improvised measures amid scarcity.
The Brick plant strike remains essentially unchanged with officials refusing a nine hour day for ten hour pay. Strikers say most workers will hold out until their demand is granted. Plant idle, kilns fired and repairs ongoing as negotiations stall.
A testimonial from Kenneth McIver of Anceboro Maine credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life after doctors gave him up for dead from lung inflammation caused by a neglected cold. The ad promises best cough and cold cure at W H McKee’s drug store with 50¢ and 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle.
Mayor Day and Marshal Finsterwald navigate a flood of complaints from residents Jim Nero and Cal Lucas. Nero reports a son who swore at family members and mocked work. Lucas seeks arrest of a thief who took nine bottles of whiskey, while the officials promise to investigate and assist.
Nelsonville July 5 1906 to the Messenger editor a letter argues for a fair open primary in Athens County. It condemns closed primaries controlled by bosses and urges a law governed process with square dealing for party nominees to curb boss influence.
Pearl Parker of Jerseyville Pike near Athens suffered an accident while cutting ties when his ax slipped striking his foot. Dr. T A Copeland amputated the great toe and sewed the two other toes. Parker will be laid up for several days.
Miss Florence Bobo entertained a group of friends at her May avenue home on a Wednesday afternoon for her twelfth birthday. Attendees included Edith Ruston Florence Ruston Estella Clark Gladys Van Dyke Irene Secoy Ora Secoy Ruth Blakely Sadie Sutton Stella Patterson Mable Holdcroft Naomi Bolinger Helen Buehl Ethel Buehl Mary Bobo Floyd Bolinger and Howard Bobo.
The Athenian Cooking Club entertained their husbands and gentlemen friends with a picnic supper at the Asylum grounds last evening. Guests included Mrs. H. D. Dycus of Elkton Ky Mr and Mrs George McLaughlin Mr and Mrs Russell Bonifield Ida Bowser Mrs Grace Davis Noyes Mrs Julia Dew and children Sylvia Moore Julia Sheldon Fred Scott Lloyd Waddley.
An old St. Paul advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for health and longevity. The note, dated June 31 1908, claims the product price at 85 cents and lists Cline's Pharmacy as the seller.
Operators showed commendable stance during the pause by keeping company stores open for workers at Sunday Creek and Hocking Valley mines. They supplied groceries and eatables, accumulating several thousand dollars in store accounts to be repaid through a percentage deduction from each wage until fully settled.
Summer months bring bowel disorders in children requiring prompt care at first sign of loose stools. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended as effective to quickly control the condition. Sold by W. H. McKee.
Bell Telephone inaugurates night central service at Buchtel in the Pritchard building on Atkins street. About 100 phones in town receive free night service with a modern switchboard, as Nelsonville area has about 600 lines and previously closed at night.
A local gang using a fishing pole method rifled a tailor shop late Tuesday night. They fished two pairs of trousers from Edmundson's shop and a pair from Tom Dell, finding seven cents and keys to C Josten's saloon doors. New locks were installed to prevent further breakins.
With Prosecutor Foster’s consent the assault with intent to kill case against Vinton Houston was dismissed by Mayor Day. Houston pleaded guilty to assault and battery, was fined $10 plus $7.95 costs, and allowed to pay and go. The incident occurred at the Athens Machine and Foundry Co. last Saturday night.
The Athens County Ministerial Association met at the public library to discuss Rev. M. K. Godrich's Albany paper The Church and Politics. Speakers urged active church involvement to counteract harmful legislation as Ohio cities sway policy. No August meeting. September program to be announced.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure wiping tears and diseases, priced 35 cents for tea or tablets, sold by Cline's Pharmacy. The page also notes a single arrest on the fourth.
Athens residents and visitors enjoyed a lively day with only one arrest. Officer Port detained Ira Wan Scott for overindulgence in drinks, and Mayor Day charged him $6.90 for the celebration. he paid and was released.
The Dover township Board of Education in Athens County Ohio invites sealed bids to build a two story four room schoolhouse in sub district No 1 Sugar Creek. Bids must be filed with the Clerk in Millfield by noon July 21 1906 and include all interested parties and a disinterested guarantee. The board may reject any or all bids. By order of the Board EVAN 8 DENT Clerk.
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