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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
13
Local remedy Hy-o-mei is promoted as a cure for catarrh claiming the medication reaches all nose and throat air cells. The ad asserts relief on day one and offers a $1.00 outfit with a money back guarantee from Henderson-Crider Drug Co.
Personal mentions report Guy Moore visiting from the state and later at Columbus Imbecile hospital, Mrs. D. Haas of Cleveland visiting her mother Mrs. Rothman and traveling with Mildred Rothman, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Harris returning from a wedding trip, Clarence Cable and son Eugene in Athens visiting his father C. R. Cable, Mrs. W. L. Slutz's return from visits in Columbus and Lancaster, Dr. C. L. Jones traveling to Chicago for the Independent Telephone convention June 4 to 6, Mrs. Jones and twins staying in Albany during his absence, Mrs. Eliza Dana leaving for Cleveland, Miss Faye Baker and Emma Baer visiting parents in Albany, Nina Pegg resigning from Eldridge Higgins Grocery to return to Marietta, Grace Bowles taking Pegg’s place in the commercial department.
May 31 Stewart routed Canaanville 15 to 5 at home. Davis started for Stewart but was relieved in the sixth by Dean after being hit hard. Dean also pitched poorly as Canaonville showed strong hitting with Dobbins Williams and Sutton contributing at the plate.
Athens residents report backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills to improve kidney function and reduce nighttime urination. G. J. Eddy of 200 East State St. credits the remedy with restored health and vows to continue using it. Sold by Henderson's drug store, 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson reports a surge in demand for improved corn seed. Breeders, state stations, and breeders associations have developed higher yield strains tested from Maryland to Ohio. Maryland tests outyield best-known varieties. Ohio selection shows ten bushels per acre gain yearly. Seed has been distributed to hundreds of farmers with favorable germination and growth reports. James Stevens.
Bulletin notes Sunday June Sth trips to Middleport Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant with $1.25 to Columbus and return. A solid through train starts June 16th to Jamestown Exposition requiring only one night travel. Agents at Columbus and Toledo offer routes, stopovers, and privileges for exposition travelers.
An old advertisement touts Dean’s Reg ulats as an easy operating remedy to tone the stomach and relieve constipation, claiming it weakens the bowels and cures chronic constipation. The claim appears in a period press style with emphasis on digestion and health.
The death of Charles C Hill aged 50 a respected farmer and dairy man near Factory church occurred Tuesday afternoon at 3 oclock after lingering heart trouble. He leaves a wife and seven children Edward E Harper Charleston Ill William Delmer Gladys Lenore Fern and Bernice a brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at the South Canaan church Friday morning at 11 oclock with interment in the South Canaan cemetery.
North bound trains leave Athens daily at 5 50 a m and 4 55 p m with Sunday ex frequency 11 45 a m. South bound arrivals at Athens include daily 10 30 a m and Sunday 6 15 p m and 9 00 p m with Sunday 10 p m. Fishing rates to Michigan run June 1 to Sept 30 1907 plus home seekers rates on June 4 and 18. Travel notices include trips to Los Angeles Seattle Spokane Jamestown Exposition and more through July 11 with multiple dates and organizations listed. F B Bean and J P Black Wood agents.
Mr R R Marquis traveled to Athens on Monday for business. A large group attended a Marshfield decoration event. Warnie Foster of Columbus visited his parents Mr and Mrs William Foster. Luster Fought of Albany stayed with Parker Snyder. Katharine McGraner of Athens visited Edythe Dumar ee. Theodore Pemberton and children from Lancaster returned home after visiting relatives. Dolph Clendenin of Monday spent time with his brother John. Carbondale Marshfield Lookout guests joined a masquerade skate Saturday night. Miriam Mace visited an aunt near Albany. Parker Snyder and daughter Reta shopped in Albany Saturday. Black of Columbus guests with William Foster. Katharine Ross and Warn ie of West Virginia visited friends here.
The Board of Education met with full attendance. Teaching staff applications were received from Samuel Begiland Estella Atkinson Edith M Johnson Stella Hall Knight Margaret S Allen Minnie Brown W N Davis and Kath arine Potter. Contractor Fenzel said the high school may be ready by November 1 and the roof work is delayed by guttering delivery. Architect Van Leyen will visit Athens this week. A committee Worstell Copeland McDougall will handle room rentals. Graduation list approved along with bills for janitor invitations railroad fare and contractor's estimate.
Advertises Dean's Ointment as a cure for hives eczema and itch or salt rheum. Claims to relieve sensitive skin and urges purchase at all druggists.
Mr A W Rusell was in Columbus Sunday and Mrs Thomas Euston of Amesville visits Mrs J R Wade in town. E 8 Dent N W James R R Woodworth and Anthony Christman were in Athens Monday. Rev W A Guy preaches at the Christian church Sunday. Miss Inez Higgins of Hebbardsville organizes a music class here. Mr and Mrs Walter Lively of Dayton and Jesse Lively of Byer visit L D Hanlin. The Christman couple of Corning were guests last week. The term beef eater for British guards is said to derive from buttetier, the buffet guardian at state banquets.
Police circles buzz after an arsonless vandalism spree Saturday night into Sunday morning on Dean Avenue. Cal Wilson and Kate Hawkins awoke to smashed windows and debris. Officer Van Horn found no clues while Chief Finsterwald had removed Robert La Follette, who later faced a new $8.90 drunk tax ruling by Mayor Day. La Follette, a Marshfield resident, lingered at home.
A Hamburg woman, Mrs Nancy M Hanson, reports using Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil on her burnt child. She claims the oil stopped the pain and allowed a restful sleep. The testimony reflects the period’s patent medicine promotion and public health skepticism.
Decoration Day in Athens sees several locals, including Harman Fulton moving to his father William Fulton’s farm. William Love sells two fine horses to H Dowler. Superintendent Hoyt Hoskins shifts attention to road improvements as farmers cope with replanting.
Mrs Rollo Ford and Mr Silvey from Columbus and Mr Frank McAdams of Michigan attended the funeral of Mrs Surgis Bingham on Friday afternoon.
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