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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
2
A compilation of observations and quips on the origin of “23” from Dickens and a Newark/Arkan sas humor excerpt. The piece references local life in Ironton and Athens with remarks on Flag Day, salaries, and a new Woodsfield paper the Courier.
An open letter extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as essential for women approaching menopause. It describes common distress signs and asserts the remedy fortifies the nervous system, supporting claims with a testimonial from Mrs. A. E. G. Hyland of Chester Town and notes free advice from Mrs. Pinkham’s daughter-in-law in Lynn, Massachusetts.
A propulsive ad claims there are fifty seven headaches but warns a night out causes all. It promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia as a digestion aid that relieves indigestion dyspepsia heart palpitations flatulence sour stomach and restless worry. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
About thirty young men met at the Presbyterian church to outline plans for a Men’s Club aimed at improving the physical moral and mental well being of members and the community. The group started with eighteen members and expected more, with ice cream and cake served at the closing.
Willis T. Morgan, a retired U S Army commissary sergeant from Concord New Hampshire, testifies that Dr King s New Discovery kept him in perfect health after Cuba and the Philippines and praises it for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases. The drug is guaranteed by W H McKee and priced 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
The Marietta Masonic Club hosts its third annual reunion and picnic on Thursday June 21 at Buckeye Eureka Park on an Ohio River island. A Parkersburg West Virginia vs Marietta All Mason baseball game, steamer rides on the Sonoma, dancing, and a large Jewel Juvenil drum corps performance are featured as a family friendly day of recreation.
A well improved 103 acre farm located 28 miles from Columbus and 2 miles from the county seat in a town of 8 000. The land is level with a nice home and on a good pike. Will be sold cheap if sold soon. Enquire of Chas Lamb Baltimore Ohio. 5-24-tf.
Advertises Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the best baby medicine from Cline's Pharmacy. Claims it helps babies eat sleep and grow with Tea or Tablets priced at 35 cents.
The piece touts Early Risers as pleasant reliable laxative and cathartic pills sold by Cline's Pharmacy. It claims they provide prompt relief from constipation and are a staple in millions of homes.
Elizabeth Williams entertained several friends at her State street home yesterday from 2 to 4 pm. The gathering featured games and refreshments with ice cream and cake. Attendees included Nellie Brooks Gladys Brooks Gabriel Hoodlet Ina Beverage Hazel Guenther Mildred Mills and Florence Carr.
The text promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as superior and imitated, claiming it best for burns scalds chaffed skin eczema tetter cuts bruises boils and piles. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Eugene Houck of Rock Springs Meigs county was struck by a B and O freight on April 25. His leg was amputated about eight inches above the knee by Dr. J M Higgins at the Globe Hotel, where he had been quarters. The stump has healed well and he left for home yesterday.
Poetic line extols a tonic named Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy to ease toil. The verse frames the product as a virtue that brightens a weary worker by offering relief and strength, implying a healthful aid in daily burdens.
A Wednesday afternoon storm caused extensive damage to electric wires in Nelsonville with a lightning strike splitting a hickory tree and severing lines in the nineteen section. Several residents felt electric shocks as outages spread across multiple locations.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is praised for preventing blood poisoning and aiding healing. Chas. Oswald of Rensselaersville N Y reports it cured Seth Burch of a severe neck sore. Cures cuts wounds burns and sores. 25c at W H McKee's drug store.
Mr Carmen living across Union Street from the new cemetery reports a Thursday night break in. About seven dollars was taken from his trousers pocket. No clues point to the robbers.
George W. Hopkins and Austin W. Vorkes case, Meigs County Court, auctions June 23 1906 at the Athens court house front door. Real estate consists of 6 25 of multiple Albany village lots plus five acre out lot and unplatted eastern section. Appraised at 480 dollars cash due day of sale. Sheriff H M Webster. U S Puff’s attorney.
Bluffton resident M F Burroughs calls Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the best for bowel trouble after years of use. He says he never is without it and urges readers to buy now from W H McKee, local druggist before summer emergencies.
Trustee Harry G. Stalder offers private sale of the Blackwood farm, 18 acres, in Trimble township near Glouster, described as grazing land with bottom and coal underlay. Also lists the King farm, 681 acres in Waterloo township at King's Switch, with land to be subdivided to fit buyer, ample bottom for grain and grazing. Located in Ohio, attached to J. W. Jones of Glouster as trustee.
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as having a gentle laxative effect that seems natural and unnoticeable as a medicine. The product is sold by W. H. McKee in Athens Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
Word of Miss Mary Wilson daughter of Dr C L Wilson dies in Indianapolis. Remains with Dr and Mrs Wilson to arrive on the five o clock B and O train this evening. Funeral is expected from the train tonight with burial services to follow on arrival.
Sworn statement from manufacturers asserts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup helps protect users from opiates. Product sold by Cline’s Pharmacy, amid concerns over its drug content and potential misuse.
A brief notice from McKinstry & Parker advertises city and farm properties for sale. The trio emphasizes helping buyers and sellers in the Athens Ohio area.
By order of sale of H H Wolf against John H Parsons in Athens County Court of Common Pleas the June 23 1906 sale of Lot 906 in Johnson Coe's Addition to Nelsonville is set for 1 PM. Appraised at 550 dollars cash required day of sale Emmett Keenan, Puff's Att'y. 5-24 to June 21 1906.
A vintage advertisement promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough syrup from Cline's Pharmacy. Brand claims no opiates and targets relief for constipation with cold symptoms, urging readers to purchase for quick relief.
For sale a six room new house one half square from Morris avenue with water and gas. Terms arranged by contacting E. G. Eaton at 1029 30 Ave Huntington W Va. November 29 ad 3 weekky week copy.
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