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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
3
A collection of brief notices from Mineral Ohio and nearby towns. Visits and calls on relatives abound with names such as Blair Kincade Smith Russell Black and Snider. Local church events include a baptism at Bethel Chapel and remarks by Rev. A E Black.
A Kling is reported to be suffering from a severe attack of appendicitis. Mr and Mrs J A Rowan are visiting the former's parents in Filmore. A crowd from this place attended the ice cream social at Stage Chapel Saturday evening and reported a good time. Warren McKinley and Miss Carrico Burk attended camp meeting at Guysville Sunday. Mrs Nancy Rathburn, showing signs of insanity, has been taken to Athens Hospital for treatment.
The passage speaks of enervating days and heat danger to fragile readers. It praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as more than a blood purifier, calling it a hearty diet that helps endure heat and sleepless nights. It notes the Helpful Hen disappearing from society when she sets and takes her temper.
Dorchester Massachusetts resident Lois Cragg credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with curing a severe lung ailment after years of misery. The ad touts the remedy as a guaranteed cure with trial bottles available and prices noted, urging readers to try it.
A warning to avoid false healers and touting Bucklen's Amica Salve with thirty years of cures for piles borns botla corns fetons ulcers cata scalds bruises and skin eruptions. Priced at 25 cents at McHee's drugstore.
Advert says Electric Bitters will cure kidney and liver troubles stomach disorders nervousness sleeplessness rheumatism neuralgia malaria and purify the blood. Sold by W H Melee for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed. A humorous closing remark about wealth and charity follows.
An old health column touts De Witt’s Little Early Risers to cleanse the bowels and prevent illness, claiming gentle liver stimulation and no gripping. It also urges buyers to examine Perry Davis Painkiller bottles in drugstores and warns against cheap imitations amid a domestic quarrel remark.
G W Towsley of State St Athens recommends Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills for nervousness dizziness and sleeplessness after using them or having family members use them. Pills sold for 50 cents a box by Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Also notes portrait and signature of A W Chase on package. FOR SALE A 52 acre farm 3 miles west of Athens near Union Church call or write W H McAdems Athens OH R D Nol
In Spain the orange is eaten before breakfast with a silver knife and fork. A senorita peels the fruit then detaches segments with precise teeth and juices are kept intact as she consumes the orange, laying down the core with the fork still in place.
Report describes octopuses in Japanese waters as plentiful and capable of attacking fishermen. When attacked, sailors lop off tentacles to escape while the beast may drag them under. Despite danger, the octopus is valued as food in Japan.
The passage notes Knoxr-? and Cox discuss a new Scribbler novel kept them awake till four in the morning. Rivals ask why the romantic star and emotional actress might divorce, saying both fear losing out on publicity.
A collage of clipped quips and cartoonish remarks poses as a mock dialogue. The passages feature household chores thoughts and humorous exchanges among women and men. The tone mimics early 20th century newspaper commentary and social chatter.
A western granger carted stock to Chicago and gained £2000 from the sale. He contemplates hiring a special train to return home. The text contrasts men’s readiness for religion and interest in lightning rods only at danger.
Fragmentary text lists names like RIDDELL and E E FINCH with titles Gen Supt and Pass Agt. The readable portion suggests a roster or organizational header, possibly from a transit or railroad context, but lacks a clear event or action to summarize.
Bids will be received at the County Auditor's office by noon on July 2 for building two stone abutments for a bridge across Sunday Creek on the Sharp Farm in Trimble Township. Plans available at the County Engineer's office. Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Commissioners, W F Scott Auditor.
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