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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
2
The Messenger notes warm June weather and questions about Roosevelt’s exposure funds in Norfolk. It laments curbside cannons and river crossings while reflecting on road law, education, and the cost of commencement attire amid community life.
President Ellis argues Athens citizens receive strong public school benefits from Ohio University. He details four grades, library funding, and payments for teaching staff, noting no profit and the town gains from city funding and free room use. A new kindergarten is planned as private tuition proceeds.
A local woman suffered years with tetter on her hands and could not perform housework. One box of Chamberlain's Salve cured her. Chamberlain's medicines sell well in the community through M. H. Rodney & Co. in Almond, Alabama, and are offered by W. H. McKee, BE. Lash, Athens, and Barton Drug Co., Chauncey.
Readers urged to treat common ailments at home with Chamberlain remedies. Five preparations including Cough Remedy and Pain Balm offered at a dollar twenty five cents per bottle set. Available through Athens sellers W. H. McKee and Lash, Barton Drug Co., Chauncey.
Our little boy had eczema for five years. Two doctors said the case was hopeless with lung involvement. We tried others with no benefit. Reading about Electric Bitters, we bought a bottle and soon noted improvement. We used several bottles until the boy was completely cured. Guaranteed at McKee's Drug Store. 50c.
Jacksonville won 9 to 4 against Hogan and Doyle of Columbus as Marshall struggled with wild pitches while Nicholson and Kraner supplied timely batting. Final line shows Jacksonville 9 runs on 4 hits with 3 errors. Hagan and Doyle credited with 4 runs, 10 hits, 7 errors for the visitors. Batteries were Kramer and Sam Johnson for Jacksonville and Marshall and Walsh for H and D.
A pithy proverb-like line compares memory and knowledge, suggesting one person has greater practical wisdom despite seeming less erudite. The quote frames a contrast between hidden expertise and surface understanding.
The quote reflects on how frequent readers differ from those who do not invest time in reading, highlighting curiosity about diligence and habit in consuming literature.
The first meeting of the general executive committee for the second annual Ohio Volunteer Infantry War with Spain reunion was held in Newark last Thursday evening. Newark citizens formed the committees for the event to be held August 5 1907. The Seventh O V I with many Athens county men will play a prominent role in the festivities. Early reports describe the affair as a hummer and urge attendance.
The Southern Ohio Poultry Association baseball team issues a citywide challenge led by captain Bill Hoodler. Hoodler, once a Murray City ball chaser, is described as a fast pitcher and several other association members are noted among the squad.
Mrs. Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy citing their two year old daughter and her own recovery from a bad cold after using the product. The remedy is sold by W H McKee and EB R Lash.
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