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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
12
A brief medical note outlines how catarrhal diseases affect elderly patients. It discusses symptoms such as persistent mucus discharge and breathing difficulty, and emphasizes careful diagnosis and supportive care for this vulnerable group.
Rev. E. E. White preached in Torch and later in Little Hocking where he baptized eight candidates in the Ohio river. Mr. 8S. Bingman urged attendance at Marietta convention. Rev. F. E. Parkinson hosted a Garden Party celebrating his first American anniversary with nearly one hundred attendees enjoying ice cream cake and mistletoe.
Mrs. Helen Dawson of Snyder Texas asserts Peruna is the best tonic for a rundown system and lung trouble, and adds Peruna and Manalin would cure anything. She says her family uses them for years with no doctor bills and that the medicines are all that is claimed.
Caleb Conklin of Midland Ohio reports his Adson’s case improved after two bottles of Peruna. He notes the boy’s glands were swollen and pale before, but after treatment he gained color and appetite. He praises Dr Hartman’s treatment and seeks free medical advice from Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
Local news from Amesville notes visitors and social events. J C Stolen of Whitefield and Elmer Palmer of Barlow attended oil business and relatives here. Edna Ellis returned home after two weeks in Mineral. A twenty year marriage anniversary is celebrated by Mr and Mrs C D Henry. A fishing party near Guysville includes G E Clark and others. Herb Keirns survived a phantom snake bite after Linscott and Patterson administered remedies.
John Kincade Stewart died at his home Thursday at 91. Funeral services were led by Rev. Bowman and burial took place at Guysville. The item also lists visiting relatives including Charles Plumly from Chillicothe and others, plus upcoming Boxwell Commencement on June 23 and Children’s Day on June 24.
The finish enhances old floors furniture and woodwork making them more beautiful than new and durable. See finished samples at Wheatons.
Memorial services were held at Bates church in Pleasanton on Sunday with a very large gathering. Clifford Elliott and Frank Barnhill of the Athens Lumber Company visited friends in Pleasanton. Blanche Kenney returned Saturday from Coolville, and Warren Dorsey was visiting friends earlier in the week. Jesse Gilkey of Columbus made a flying trip home Sunday.
For sale as listed by Edward Evans in Nelsonville Ohio. Scotch collie pups available, contact address provided. Date shown 6 17 and 4 week age noted.
Aunt Desia Ogg visits Sharpsburg this week. Miss Lota Conant from Sugar Creek was home Sunday. John Shirley and wife from Arma Dale visiting Perley Sedwick Sunday. William Haybrom and wife of Sugar Creek visiting relatives here. Juvenile Drum Corps held an ice cream supper Saturday. proceeds $11. Rev Tuttle in Columbus with son Cecil for operation. Camp Fire set for Aug 15 16 17 by Grosvenor Post and 8 O V. Sons of Veterans with Dawes Camp attend a June 23 picnic at Hemlock Grove Broadwell. Wm White injured his foot Tuesday and is laid up. Cecil Jewell and wife of Beebe visiting I E Rathburn's Sunday.
A claimed remedy by Chamberlain’s cough remedy stops a cold at its first symptoms. It is said to counteract the cold and restore health within a day or two. Sold by W. H. McKee.
Readers endorse Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea bowel trouble and other stomach issues. It is a household word due to personal recommendations and is sold by W H McKee druggist.
Grandma Graham visits sister Mrs. Snow near Athens. Harman Fulton family and Fred Evans return from Moundsville camp meeting. John Q. Hull stops by with father Lewis Hull. Herbert Poston visits friends near Athens. Mrs Harvey Williams and Mildred of Clarks Chapel guests of Zeb and Mrs Fulton. Joseph Norris and wife visit Athens relatives. Rev J B Massie to fill appointment at Graham's chapel this weekend.
McKinstry & Parker offer a helpful real estate listing in Athens Ohio inviting buyers and sellers to consult. The broker names themselves and provides contact via the 6-7-wks-4 timestamp.
Street work continues this week on Main Street to correct grade issues left from paving two years ago. South side sidewalks are being lowered while the north already improved, with Mayor Gormley pushing the Gormley Opera House toward completion though months remain. Masons, carpenters, and plan displays at Le Favor’s drug store outline a 43 by 48 foot stage, touted as among the state’s finest outside cities.
Relatives host visitors across Wrightstown and nearby towns this week. Activities include Ath ens county Medical Association meeting in Amesville, a Go I Go reception in town, and travels to Marietta Columbus and Cedar Grove West Virginia.
Stand thinning with pure Linseed Oil and are therefore more economical than other paints. Read directions on every package. For sale by H. L. Wheaton.
Beebe notes a social gathering at H A Cook's home Saturday evening. William Kelley returns from Washington state while Arthur Fretch leaves for Washington for employment. Miss Rose Cook visits with brothers Bret and Orland from Pittsburgh.
Advert reads Green Seal Liquid Paint recommended for beginners and asserts it is for sale by H L Wheat. The note emphasizes trusting the name and product as a safeguard for painters seeking reliable materials.
Miss Lenna Dean of Athens visits her family while Miss Stella Ladd returns from Pennsylvania. Anderson Roswell of Albany stays with relatives, and Guests from Toledo join the Brandeberry family. Memorial services are held at Universalist and Baptist churches with decorations and veteran graves honored. Private illnesses and social visits fill the week. Landowners offer coal options at 30 per acre to A L Foster. families host guests in Coolville and Athens.
An advertisement for The Green Seal Paint claiming superior coverage from premier materials. Sold by H. L. Wheat.
Rev Judson McKim of Scranton Pa son of the late Rev Sidney Mc Kim visited relatives here last week Charles Wells of Brooklyn is guest of his parents A Wells Abbie Parker wintered with Mrs J M Parker now visiting sister Cynthia Humphrey at Granville Frank Seigfreid spent time in Athens on the jury Mr and Mrs A Wells hosted daughters Clara Wells of Parkersburg and Ella Munchmeyer with husband and son Lewis Wells of Scott W Va Miss Mary A Stone attends the U S State Convention at Marietta and will stay for the high school commencement ceremonies
An advertising note touts virtues of Green Seal Liquid Paint with sales being handled by H L Wheaton. The brief promotes the product line and directs readers to contact the seller for availability.
The Trustees of The African Methodist Episcopal Church of Nelsonville Athens county Ohio petition the Court of Common Pleas to authorize a 1500 loan at a lawful rate. The church will mortgage In Lot 586 in Watkin's Addition to secure the funds. Hearing set for four weeks after May 17 1906. W E Peters attorney for the church.
A Green Seal Liquid Paint coating is advertised to make homes look stylish and inviting. For sale by H. L. Wheaton.
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