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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
10
In York, Republicans react to candidate positions and a possible county convention. The Gazette faces criticism for hints of a convention, while a humorously urged equation assigns Bryson multiple roles across the county committees, prompting questions about upcoming primary methods and leadership.
Constable William Biddison transported Fred McConaha from Gilouster to Athens noon Tuesday. Known as the star bad man of Glouster, McConaha has faced multiple court appearances for prior misdeeds. He was jailed in county custody after being bound over on a $400 bond following a complaint by Perry Rutter for an axe attack on Coffman’s wife and a later shooting incident.
The Hocking district miners halted work Thursday after a rushed meeting declared no error in pay, demanding the absolute 1903 scale now about 3 to 4 cents per ton higher than proposed. An Ohio miners executive board plans Columbus talks. meanwhile Athens votes upheld 1904-5 rules for two years.
Notice states the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Peter Oxley, deceased, of Athens county Ohio. Dated June 30 1906. 7 543w.
The advice notes that a sick liver causes bile overflow, poor appetite, headaches, stomach ache, dizziness, and constipation. It argues against salts or cathartics and recommends a liver tonic to restore digestion and health.
A St. Paul notice from June 31 1908 promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it enhances health and longevity. The ad dates the product for sale at 35 cents through Cline's Pharmacy.
Athens Ohio hosts the annual Athens County Soldiers and Sailors Association reunion on September 18 and 19. Veterans are urged to attend and be honored with eminent speakers, bands, and attractions. Local groups urged to organize and invite friends to ensure a grand event. L. M. Jewett serves as chairman with D. M. Burchfield as secretary.
8S. K. Burson of Jerseyville has sold his goods and rented the store property to W. A. Redding. Redding will take possession about September first. Burson has not yet decided where he will locate next.
Glouster Ohio July 13 County Commissioners Hill and Biddle inspected county pikes in Trimble township. The Glouster to Hollister road is being resurfaced with crushed limestone then covered with cinder and ashes and will be graded to restore good condition. Glouster to Bishopville will receive similar repairs with limestone likely arriving in a few days. About 7000 dollars have been allocated for Trimble repairs.
William Jordan of Richland Avenue hosted a social evening surprised by his brother Red Men and Poca hontas ladies. Friends including Mr. and Mrs. Fenzel, Stevenson, Dalton, McKinstry, Secoy, Abbie Jordan, Lizzie Davis, Rinda Davis, Pearl Drake, Gilbert Day, and Wayne Roach enjoyed games and conversation into the night.
Eli Roush, City Hall janitor, has oilied the corridor floors serving as a disinfectant and dust suppressor. The effort reduces nuisance when crowds form, despite a slight odor. The Mayor's Office floor has also been oiled.
Steeple Jack Sullivan of Baltimore arrives in Athens to paint tall stacks at Junod mill and ice plant using grappling hooks and no scaffolds. Onlookers watch as he climbs, pads his knees and feet, and paints hot and cold with remarkable balance.
William Alderman of Athens arrived in Glouster on business for several days. R. S. Smith visits Corning on business. Miss Tena Campbell stays with Mr and Mrs B W Needy at Middleport. Julia and Ethel Pickering visit relatives in Chillicothe this week. Mrs. William Walsh and her son from Cedar Grove W Va are guests here. Dr C A Pride rests in Mt Clemens Michigan visiting Dr and Mrs A B Allen.
Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia praises Electric Bitters claiming they keep her strong and youthful at 82. The tonic is said to cure dyspepsia torpid liver inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation after a reasonable time. Sold by W. H. McKee druggist at 50c guaranteed.
A jolly crowd of Athenians traveled to Nelsonville on a tally-ho ride Wednesday evening. A fine lunch was served in Nelsonville and the return trip was made by moonlight. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Parker Sanders Cott Dr and Mrs H Thompson Mr and Mrs W B Golden Miss Glass Miss O Bleness Miss Evaline Sheldon Mr Charles O Bleness Mr J M Roan of Columbus Mr J A Roan Mr Gregg and Mr J B Golden.
A promotional line touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as causing more laughs and drying more tears than any other medicine. The copy notes the product available as tea or tablets priced at 35 cents.
J. W. Higgins learned Friday that his son Dow Higgins a bookkeeper for Press Steel Company in Pittsburg is hospitalized with a pronounced typhoid fever. The patient is progressing as well as can be expected and will stay in the hospital during the illness. The father has arranged for daily reports and the mother will visit if his condition worsens.
An advertisement promotes Kodol as a digestive aid that helps the stomach process meals and regain function. It claims relief from flatulence sour stomach and belching and notes reconstructive properties to restore normal operation.
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