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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1903

Page

7

Ohio Briefs Highlight Indictments Assults Storms and Elections

Ohio state notes report Hocking County editor plans a Republican weekly. H Harris indicted for alleged false pretenses. Mrs Sams confronts a thief at her home. Joseph Kirwin murder case coroner ties death to choking. Storms hit Northwestern Ohio causing heavy damage. hail mass near Eaton. Maud Pugh assaulted. Berea man found dead. insane care ruling debated. G A R graves honored. good roads work near Chagrin Falls continues. Tiffin’s Brewer dies amid manslaughter indictment. Kingston election legality to be decided. Socialist Labor party slate listed. California preacher stirs crowd and a diamond donation scene at a Columbus church.

Chillicothe Kingston Ross County Supreme Court Columbus Socialist Labor Party of Ohio J. D. Goerke Cleveland D. F. Cronin Hamilton William Garrity Akron Otto Steinhoff Francis Henry Sherrodsville Board of Public Works Israel Hauser F. F. Young Cincinnati

Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil Spring Tonic

A 19th century tonic claims to cleanse the blood and rebuild tissues worn by winter. It promises to increase red blood cells and restore vigor, vitality, and cheerful activity, describing a clean tasting cod liver oil preparation from a Co. factory.

Hagee Ce Co

Fannie and the Stomach Strength Connection

An early 20th century ad argues true strength comes from digestion not mere muscle. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and digestion issues with a testimonial from W. H. Wells of Willard, North Carolina, and offers the Common Sense Medical Adviser for mailing costs.

Sandow Dr. Pierce

W Brown Shoe Co Good Order For Piaetes

A fragment notes Piaetes given a good order at W Brown Shoe Co, indicating a successful purchase or shipment detail.

W. Brown Shoe Co

Ohio Greatest Convention Opens in Portsmouth

The State Sunday School Convention will meet in Portsmouth next week for three days of sessions with Wednesday afternoon and Thursday sessions. World wide specialists such as W C Pearce Mary Foster Bryner B W Spillman Nannie Lee Frayser and Marion Lawrence are invited. Music by E O Excell and Chas Gabriel. Reduced round trip railroad rates offered within Ohio. Portsmouth provides entertainment only to officially credentialed delegates. Further details from Dr Joseph Clark General Secretary Columbus Ohio.

Ohio Portsmouth W. C. Pearce Chicago Mary Foster Bryner Peoria B W. Spillman Raleigh N. Y Nannie Lee Frayser Louisville Marion Lawrence E. O. Excell Chas, Gabriel Joseph Clark Columbus

Eliza Buckingham Cooley Remembered in Ohio Obituary

Eliza Buckingham Cooley daughter of Caleb and Matilda Cooley was born near Coolville Athens County Ohio October 31 1880 and died May 21 1830 at age 82 years 6 months 21 days She attended Putnam Seminary and in 1840 married Dr. R N Fuller at Springfield Ohio Eight children were born four sons and four daughters her husband and three sons preceded her in death She lived on a farm near Millfield Ohio and spent later years in the homes of her children noted for her domestic devotion amiable disposition and entertaining conversation She had no enemies and was warmly welcomed in her children homes

Eliza Buckingham Cooley Caleb Matilda Cooley Coolville Athens County Putnam Seminary R. N. Fuller Springfield Mercy Ohio M. E. Church Millfield Hold

Death of Elijah Patten in Troy Township Ohio 1903

Elijah Patten died May 4 1903 at his Troy township home Athens county Ohio after a short illness from heart disease He was born May 26 1823 in Mercer county Pennsylvania and moved to Athens county in 1830 He married Miriam Parsons May 20 1848 and had six children He served in the Civil War 1863 65 was wounded at Piedmont and held as a prisoner Later funeral services were held at the Baptist church and he was laid to rest in the local cemetery

Elijah Patten Troy Township Athens County Ohio Mercer County Penn Rome Township Miriam B. Parsons Coolville L 116Th Reg Piedmont Stanton Richmond U. S. General Hospital Annapolis Columbus Ohio Baptist Church

Minnesota Man Declares Kidney Cure by Dodd's Pills

Adrian resident Phillip Doyle reports personal relief from long term kidney trouble after using about ten boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. He says he is completely cured with no remaining symptoms and urges others with kidney problems to try the remedy.

Adrian Minn Jane Ist Phillip Doyle Doyle Dodd

Kansas Governor vows to appoint only prudent officeholders

The Kansas governor declares he will appoint no man to office who has nothing laid away for a rainy day. He notes many expect public office to serve as a means to stash resources for hard times.

Kansas

For Sale 4 Room Home on 15 Acres with Outbuildings

For sale by P. Cooley Albany a nice four room house with cellar barn and other outbuildings. Water piped from spring to house. Includes a young orchard on a good road 214 miles from Albany. May 28 w4.

Young Orchard Albany P. Cooley

Special Teachers' Notice for Athens and Glouster

Teachers' examination advertised for Athens and Glouster on July 4 will be held at the above places on July 3.

Athens Glouster

Chamberlain’s College and diarrhoea Remedy

An advertisement touts Chamberlain's College and diarrhoea remedy as a universal dependable treatment, especially for summer diarrhoea in children, claimed to save many young lives annually. Sold by McKee's Drug Store.

McKee’s

Uncalled Letters Advertised at Athens Post Office

The list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Athens Ohio post office on Monday January 1 includes G W Anderson Cora B Braley Bert Corwin Mia Charley Coffee J W Davis Suply Co Dunfee Laura Farnham H Foster Clo Foster E H Graham Ida M Hoisington Mrs N P Inman Ethel Kelly Lewis Lenard Charlie McGraw James McAfee Means Henry Oldham Mrs G Story Dani Sullivan J M Williams Mr Wilson Baker Welman Geo W Waugh Webster. Recipients are asked to claim and say they were advertised.

Athens Ohio Anderson G. W Braley Cora B Clements Bert Corwin Mia Charley Coffee J. W Davis Suply Co Dunfee Laura Farnham Foster Clo E. H Graham Ida M Hoisington Mrs. N. P Inman Ethel Kelly Lewis Lenard Charlie McGraw James McAfee Eh Means Henry Oldham Mra. G Story Dani Sullivan J. M Williams Wilson Baker Welman Geo Waugh Webster D. Gist

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Promote Appetite

McKee's Drug Store offers Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets for poor appetite dull after meals and bad morning taste. The product claims to cleanse and invigorate the stomach and restore relish for food.

Chamberlain's McKee’s Drug Store

Post Office Conduct Questioned by Southern Observers

A writer suggests Southerners should be grateful for decent Black postmasters and carriers and ponders how they would cope if blunt General Post Office employees operated in their communities.

South General Post Office

Startling Evidence for King's New Discovery

Fresh testimony claims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols is unequaled. A Virginia man writes of three years with Bronchitis cured after using the remedy. Also praised for Lung and Throat troubles Pneumonia and Grip with guaranteed money back and trial bottles offered.

Dr. King T. J. McFarland Benterville W. H. McKee Draggist

Post Office Scandal Probed Amid Call for Full Inquiry

Mrs. Sarah W Curtis of Lee Mississippi credits Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for relief from indigestion and sour stomach. The ad, placed by McKee's Drug Store, promotes the product as a remedy for stomach trouble and urges readers to seek a cure.

Sarah W. Curtis Lee, Miss Chamberlain McKee’s Drug Store

Rail Pass Rates To Western Cities and California

An advertisement lists round trip and one way fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Ogden Salt Lake City Butte Helena Portland Tacoma Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles and other western points with dates in April May June and August plus daily service until 25 dollars or California June 16. For full information contact W H Connor G A at 53 East Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Odgen Salt Lake City Butte Helena Portland Tacoma Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles Anaconda Ogden Spokane Wenatchee Oregon and Washington California W. H. Connor G. A East Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio

Cotton Trade Across Cities and Nations

A quotation notes annual cotton movement with 10 million bales bought and sold in New York and New Orleans, while U.S. production totals 10 million bales across the nation. The figures highlight a balanced scale of cotton commerce and output within the United States.

New York New Orleans United States

Panama Canal Deepening Debate and Ratification Hopes

A fragment notes a debate on dredging and canal depth, suggesting that if the Panama Canal were as deep as alleged Columbian rapacity, immediate ratification of the treaty might be hindered. the statement hints at geopolitical pressure and possible delays.

Panama Canal

Marietta Columbus & Cleveland Short Line Route

A proposed rail route connects Marietta and Columbus with Cleveland and links to Toledo Chicago and other Northwest destinations. The plan emphasizes a direct line to major hubs and expanding regional accessibility for freight and passenger service.

Marietta Columbus Toledo Chicago Points Northwest

Through Cars Linking Columbus and Toledo on Some Routes

Railway announcement notes good connections at Columbus and Toledo for all points west and two through cars between Marietta Columbus and Toledo on trails C O Hl Opals and mentions Gen Snpt E E Finch and Gen Pass Agt.

Columbus Toledo Marietta

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Wounds and Burns

A remote area family faces desperation after accidents and recommends Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims it treats burns cuts and ulcers and is available for 25 cents at McKee’s Drug Store W. 4H. com.

Bucklen McKeeo

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