This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
6
A major storm tore through Athens causing extensive damage to campus trees including a 75 foot sycamore, roofs ripped from houses and factories, gas line breaks, and blocked streets. Debris littered towns, with power and gas outages prompting shifts to lamps and cold meals. Weather toppled trees across the county and disrupted rail service between Athens and Columbus.
Mrs Stevensox of Salt Lake City says she suffered six years of ovariary inflammation with severe aches. After trying Lyla x Pinkhem's Vegetable Compound her pain largely subsided in four weeks and she was fully cured in three months, avoiding surgery. She invites other women to write to Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts for guidance.
Severe wind and rain damaged fruit trees fences and small buildings in Albany. Lightning struck Andrew Daily’s barn starting a fire quickly controlled. Howard Cline’s residence was also hit but without serious injuries. A second report from Coolville notes substantial storm effects.
A late afternoon storm ripped a fourth of the tin roof from the Harnell touring mill and caused several dollars in damage. William Lysons’ residence lost part of its roof, Dan Dunlavy’s barn was damaged, and fruit trees shade trees and fences were badly wrecked by the wind.
Engineer Clad Biddison suffered serious nail wounds to both feet while working at C. J. Poston's Nelonville mine on Friday. He stepped on a nail then landed on another, leaving his left foot pierced through and the right foot about two thirds through. recovery will take several weeks before he can resume duty.
A rough match Saturday saw Luhric defeat the Ohio university team by one goal to nil. The contest featured numerous kicks and three umpire changes with both sides producing notable plays. A church committee was appointed at Ashbury Park to study a liturgy revision.
An advertisement touts Clinic Headache Wafers as a guaranteed cure for headaches and a heart and nerve tonic. It claims immediate relief with a 10 cent price at Co. B. Henderson's. A railroad project near Tariffville is noted as bypassing a farm through legislation.
Alfred Heinze of Quincy praises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver saying a good thing should be shared with others. The text mentions a National Association of Military Surgeons convention in Washington with President Roosevelt addressing delegates and miners advancing in coal fields.
A Chicago reporter interviews Tip Goodwin, a noted nitroglycerine expert from Ohio Pennsylvania, detailing his five hundred quart daily plant near Malta and the dangers and operations of producing the explosive. He recalls its discovery and warns of the heat and destruction from blasts. He notes the lack of insurance issues and the fate of a team killed in a blast, ending with a hospital fire in Chicago that killed thirteen patients and one doctor.
Twenty five young men and women completed courses at the Commercial College of Ohio University this week and received diplomas. Professor Han BL Copeland leads the program with strong results and steady progress for the college.
Mrs E Whitmore of Lancaster Street Athens Ohio says Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills steadied her nerves cured insomnia and dizziness after using a box from Henderson's Drug Store She recommends them to others The pills cost 50 cents a box and bear the signature of A W Chase M D Also mentions William C Whitney gaining control of Stanley Electric Manufacturing Company in Pittsfield Mass.
Fragmentary clippings advertise Krause’s Headache Capsule promising quick relief at 25 cents from Cline’s Pharmacy. Other bits urge parents to keep a naval griping pains remedy and showcase a humorous exchange from Ohio State Journal.
An old paper ad page touts Bucklen's Arm en Salve for skin ulcers and burns with 25 cents at W H McKee Drug Store. It also promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a fast remedy for coughs and colds, claimed to be safe and effective for croup and throat troubles. Cline's Pharmacy offers Krause's Cold Cure at 25 cents and notes Alexander G. Humphreys’ election as Stevens Institute president.
Sealed bids will be received until June 20 for hotel and restaurant privileges on the Coalville Camp rounds from July 20 to August 3. Separate bids available for refreshment privileges. Address Q. E. White, Treasurer, Coalville.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.