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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
2
The column mixes sweeping remarks on the President and Capt Wynne with satirical takes on trusts and Rockefeller. It notes Puljane leaders captured and references meat inspection costs. It mentions the Russian Douma opening, packers protests, Hearst Bryan reception, and Taft versus Bryan in presidential stakes.
Esquire Lowrey of Mineral and Dr N Brown of Zaleski visit Athens on business and friends. Several residents plus bank examiner L McCune and Allan Hayes travel for visits, illnesses, or leisure. Gentlemen and ladies visit relatives in Circleville Chillicothe Pittsburg Cleveland Glouster Columbus and Detroit with weddings and farewells noted.
In the morning game Athens won 7 to 0 as Dick Russell struck out 13 and allowed four hits. Wolfe added three hits and stellar fielding. The afternoon game repeated the 7–0 score with Hagan fanning 12 and three Athens pitchers combining for the win amid a large crowd.
The Athens county Board of Commissioners announces a two week bid invitation for a bank depository. Banks must submit sealed proposals with interest rates not below two percent, include sureties, and meet Ohio law. Proposals open July 16, 1906 at noon. award goes to highest rate, valid after undertaking and bonds.
Mrs EB H Brunson of Dublin Georgia claims she remains vibrant and strong at 82 due to Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised as effective against dyspepsia torpid liver and kidney issues. Sold by W H McKee druggist for 50 cents with guarantee.
Mrs. A. W. Lynch and daughter Maud of Athens visited Albany this week. Jacob Spring of Centerville stayed with Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Spring. Springs Corner Band performed at Howard's lawn with an ice cream festival. Grangers held a park picnic on July 4. Andrew Straw of Newark visited the Hureey family. Fay McKinstry of Akron visited relatives.
Miss Mary Foley returns to her Golouster home on Thursday after a several day visit with her aunt Mrs. M. T. Walsh.
The Athens city council approved a list of June expenses including gas for prison and city hall, hauling, lumber, medical services, water works repairs, sewer payroll, street and police salaries, janitorial work, and sewer pipe purchases. Notable items include gas bills from Athens Gas Light & Electric Co., repairs on the water works office, and a large sewer repair payroll.
An old advertisement claims KODEL aids digestion after meals and relieves indigestion issues. It purports to rest the stomach and restore digestive order while reducing flatulence and belching. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The adjourned meeting of the city council approved six months of appropriations ending December 31, 1906. Funds allocated cover Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer, and departments for streets, police, fire, sewers, health, lighting, and water with varied line items. Deliberations highlighted tension over vehicle taxes and street repairs.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the most pleasant and reliable pills for all ages. The copy claims they never gripe and promotes Cline's Pharmacy as the seller.
A group from Hamilton and local residents enjoyed a drive to St Johns in Lodi township on the fourth. Mr and Mrs Ernest Newcome and family Mr and Mrs Timothy Shea and family Miss Katie Hyungs Miss Catherine Hickey Miss Louise Newcome Mr John Qual ey Mr Joseph Hoffman report a most enjoyable outing and a pleasant time.
The original laxative cough syrup Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar relieves coughs and purges the system without opiates. For sale by Cline's Pharmacy.
Mrs. Mary Grabill an inmate of the State Hospital died there Thursday of pulmonary tuberculosis at age 81. The remains were sent to Hillaboro for burial.
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