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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1905

Page

8

Kidney Pill Ad Promises Cure for Back Aches

A 1898 testimonial from Charles Bierbach of Erie Pennsylvania claims Dean's Kidney Pills cured severe kidney pain and rheumatic symptoms after doctors failed. The ad offers a free trial mailed to any U S address and lists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, price 50 cents per box, as the seller.

Charles Bierbach Chestnut St Erie Dean Mr. Bierbach United States Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

The Interrupted Choir in a Rural Church Sermon

A speaker recalls entering a church fifty years after birth and finds modern music with organ, choir, and trained singers distracting from prayer. He laments baroque solos and worldly stage performances while praising old fashioned worship and the Holy Spirit moving among the humble worshipers. Several parishioners respond with joy as a revival seems to cleanse the service from aesthetic concerns.

Examinations for Certificates Set by Board of Examiners

Notice to Teachers outlines monthly elementary certificate exams in Athens on the first Saturday, and high school and special certificates on the first Saturday of September December March and June. Additional Boxwell tests occur in May, Athens and Glouster. Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster hold exams on May June and July respectively. Clerk M M Bryson signs by order.

Athens Stewart, Nelsonville Glouster Boxwell Board of Examiners M. M. Bryson

Highland park ae and north-sewer holdings notice

Read and Reflect. If pretty elevations charming views perfect drainage pure air good health and No 1 investments are factors that interest you the look at or holdings in Highland park ae and north-sewer gas and water toy lines. McKinstry & filly Athens O April 1813.

Highland Park North — Sewer, Gas and Water McKinstry & Filly Athens

The Savings Bank Habit Promises Sound Sleep and Justice

The Security Savings Bank advertises that the savings habit brings sound sleep, good digestion, cool judgment, and independence. It encourages starting a savings account with whatever amount is available and not waiting for a large sum.

Savings Bank Security Savings Bank D. H. Moore Pres

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Advertised by DeWitt & Co

The DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is promoted for skin conditions including boils burns eczema tetter and other skin diseases. It claims antiseptic rubefacient and healing effects and offers a specific for piles. The genuine salve is made by E DeWitt & Co and sold by Clines Pharmacy.

DeWitts DeWitt & Co Clines Pharmacy

Frost memorial sermons and visiting relatives noted

Rev Warren Mans preached the memorial sermon at Frost on Sunday. Mrs Corsinda Rowell visiting Toledo is now staying with relatives and friends. Mrs Lucinda Wickham returned from a visit at Stewart last week. Mr and Mrs Grant Russell of Bethany attended the memorial services. Mr and Mrs Homer Hart of Ontler visited Mr and Mrs Isaac Brandeberry on Sunday.

Warren Mans Frost Corsinda Rowell Toledo Lucinda Wickham Stewart Grant Russell Bethany This Place Homer Hart Ontler Isaac Brandeberry

State Encampment to Draw Thousands in Washington Ohio

Next week thousands of G A R veterans and auxiliary groups will gather in Washington Ohio for the annual state encampment from June 6 to 9. The event includes Women’s Relief Corps and Sons and Daughters of Veterans camps, plus regional reunions. A Flower Parade on June 7 and a Grand Army parade on June 8 head a dense schedule with 200 veterans leading the march playing historic airs.

Washington O.H. O Department of Ohio Ohio City Women’s Relief Corps Ladies of the Ladies’ Aid Society Sons of Veterans and Daughters of Veterans Ohio Old Boys In Blue

Local Man Cures Kidney Disease With Dodd's Kidney Pills

F R Mc Lean of 90 East Ferry Street Buffalo credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for his recovery from severe kidney disease and renewed work ability after six boxes. He says the pills cured Bright's Disease in its advanced stage and endorses them for others with kidney trouble.

Buffalo N. Y F. R. McLean East Ferry St Dodd Bright

Local quips on truth and timing from skeptical crowds

A sharp remark notes that some people lie so naturally that trusting their claim about a train schedule would be foolish. The line underlines disbelief in unreliable wordsmiths and the humor of daily misdirection.

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement

Mr J W Turner of Truhart Virginia says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets did more good than any doctor could. The ad claims the medicine benefits stomach troubles biliousness and constipation and notes it is for sale at Kee's Drug Store.

Thedford J. W. Turner Truhart Chamberlain cKee

Women chosen for Warren school enumeration task

The Warren Board of Education selects a woman and another person to perform the town’s school enumeration, a first in its history. The move may reflect the board’s liberal policy aided by having two women on the panel.

Board of Education Warren, O

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad

Advertising copy touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as an original cough syrup that gently moves the bowels, expels cold, cuts phlegm, and strengthens weak lungs. It claims no opiates and suitability for children and adults, sold by Oline's Pharmacy.

Kennedy Oline

Pleasant Saturday and Sunday social notes in Vanderhoof

Charles Jeffers visited Pleasant on business. Josie Chase and Alma Newman attended a church meeting at A. B. church in Tuppers Plains Sunday afternoon. Flossie Smith visited Pleasant to spend time with her aunt Mrs J Oars. Loella Clark hosted Lou Gunder of Coolville over Sunday. Pearl Parker spent the weekend with his mother in Rushville. Rev Seamen conducted services at the U B church Sunday.

Charles Jeffers Pleasant Josie Chase Alma Newman A. B Tuppers Plains Flossie Smith Loella Clark Lou Gunder Coolville Pearl Parker Rushville Seamen U. B

Bucklen’s Arica Salve Promoted For Various Ailments

A reader in Hope Texas touts Bucklen’s Arica Salve as highly effective for cuts burns ulcers fever sores sore eyes and bones. The testimonial notes quick curing of a bad sore and safe use for sore eyes with a 25 cent price at W H McKee’s drug store.

Bucklen O. K D. L Hope Tex W. H . McKee

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