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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1905

Page

3

Eye Specialist Dr A Monetta to Visit Athens Nelsonville Albany

The eye specialist Dr A Monetta will lecture and examine eyes in Athens at Dr McVays Office on July 1 for one day, in Nelsonville at Dew House on July 10 and 11 for two days, and in Albany on January 30 at Dr Swett's Office for one day. Professor Evans of Ohio University endorses his work and praises improved glasses.

Athens Dr. McVay Nelsonville Dew House Albany Jane

Headache Sufferer Credits Glasses After Exam

Mrs Marion Lewellen of Albany Ohio says years of headaches ceased after Dr Monetta examined her eyes and prescribed glasses. She recalls doubting the remedy but notes the pain never returned since wearing the glasses during seven week period.

Marion Lewellen Albany Ohio

Ex Judge Bethel Contrasts Purchases From Athens

A. B. Bethel of Athens writes praising Dr. Monetta eye specialist citing a glasses trial that let him read half a day comfortably. He reports buying glasses for his wife on the doctor's next visit and states his conviction the doctor is a master of his profession.

Beasley Endorses Dr Monetta for Eyewear

Mrs. Beasley of Athens Ohio endorses Dr Monetta the traveling optician for quality glasses. She says she had difficulty with earlier fittings but after obtaining a pair from Dr Monetta over a month ago she is thoroughly satisfied and regards him as the best of his kind.

Dr. Monetta Gro. Beasley Athens Ohio

Mrs John G Ros Setter Buys Glasses In Albany

Mrs Joan Rossetter of Albany writes about buying glasses from Dr Monetta after he examined her, correcting dizzy spells and improving her ability to do housework. She also notes her husband bought glasses for comfortable reading and eye ease when removed.

John G. Rossetter Albany

Excursions to Put-in-Bay by Ohio Lines Details

Tickets sold for trips to Put-in-Bay on July 4 5 and 6 by Ohio Central Lines. Return validity until July 10 with support from the Ohio Grain Dealers association and the Wholesale and Retail Coal Dealers' Association. Some text garbled but indicates group sponsorship and return deadline.

Put-in-Bay Ohio Central Lines Ohio Grain Dealers Association Coal Dealers’ Association Ohio Barnpoal

Harvest Smiles and Local Land Deals Draw Attention

Harvests are good with wheat and hay thriving in the area. An unusual cherry crop is reported. Isaac Randall bought a farm from Wm Posey but the deed stalled when Posey changed his mind, sparking local interest.

Isaac Randall Wm. Posey Mr. Posey Jarl Taylor Roy Stratton Soldiers’ Orphan’s Xenia Lillian Rardin Wayne Edgerton Harry Yerman Horace Underwood Cutler Bertha

Miss Pennbacker Departs For Columbus Employment

Miss Mary Pennbacker leaves Wednesday for Columbus for work. Lillian White and Jessie Wells accompany her to Parkersburg. Mrs. E W Johnson, recently ill, shows slow improvement. Nettie Davidson of Parkersburg returns home due to her mother's illness. Mabel Curtis of Belpre visits aunt Mrs. E Rath. A tow boat accident at Duttons landing leads to the drowning of Mike Smith, 82, of Allegheny, when the Joss Walton failed to land amid barges. River traffic is active with tow boats and steamer movement.

Mary Pennbacker Columbus Lillian White Jessie Wells Parkersburg E. W. Johnson Nettie Davidson Mabel Curtis Belpre E. Rath Our Place Boaz Duttons’ Landing Joss Walton Mike Smith Alleghany

Irregularities and Female Derangement Cured by Lydia Pinkham

A reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing eight years of irregularities and extreme nervousness. The letter claims improved health, increased sociability, and renewed happiness in East Boston, Massachusetts.

Lydia Pinkham Mrs. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Boston Mass

Family News and Local Social Notes

Mr. and Mrs. James ONeal and family reside in Delaware. Children’s Day was observed at Centennial Church on Sunday. An ice cream supper for the Citizens Telephone Company raised $15 in net proceeds. Miss Isa Welch visits sister Mrs. Charles Nist of Vincent. Mrs. Clinton from Greenfield is visiting relatives here.

Levi Rardin J. W. Potts Sharpsburg Bardin Charles Stanton New England M. E. Quarterly Pleasant Hill the Messenger James O'Neal Delaware Childden Citizens Telephone Company Isa Welch Charles Nist Vincent Clinton Greenfield

Dodd’s Kidney Pills Endorsed by Justice of the Peace

Chas Y Peterson of Oconto County declares Dodd's Kidney Pills the best kidney medicine on the market after a back pain case improved following one box. He cites relief and renewed well being as proof, warns kidney pain may lead to Bright's Disease or diabetes if untreated.

Dodd Bright

Sweet Clover As A Valuable Soil Rejuvenator

Sweet clover once seen as a weed is rising as an economic plant. As a legume it fixes nitrogen, its deep roots improve soil structure, and when decaying leaves humus and air passages. The blossom yields honey and cut hay at the right season, aiding hillside fertility and long term soil restoration.

Beebe Community Notes and Local Events

Ice cream supper at the Weavers drew a large crowd Saturday evening. Eva Davis of Athens visits relatives here while Arthur Finsterwald loses his barn and contents in a fire. Bird Montgomery and Georgia and Laura Jewell visit Frost relatives. Gertrude Finsterwald visits Ath ens relatives. Oil tests are planned near town. Doan cemetery meeting July 1 at one o'clock to arrange for Sorind to see all interested.

James Weaver Eva Davis Athens Arthur Finsterwald Bird Montgomery Stewart Georgia Laura Jewell Olive Brandeberry Mies Gertrude Finsterwald Doan

Local Notes and Visits Highlight Summer Season

Frost reports Wm J Doan remains seriously ill. Hattie and Osa Doan attend Columbus business college. Mrs Flossie Gibson of Columbus guests with Mr and Mrs Harvey Richardson. Minnie Brandeberry returns home from Pittsburg. Anna Dean and Lenna of Athens spend the summer at home. Rosa O Neal of Parkersburg visited relatives nearby. Estella Ladd also a guest in the area.

Wm. J. Doan Hattie Osa Doan Business College Columbus Flossie Gibson Harvey Richardson Minnie Brandeberry Pittsburg Anna Dean Lenna Athens Rosa O'Neal Parkersburg Estella Ladd

B and O Excursion Train To Marietta Sunday June 25

The B and O 8-W line runs an excursion from Portsmouth and intermediate stations to Marietta on Sunday June 25 for a baseball game between Sistersville and Parkersburg at Bilennerhassett. Passengers may visit the historic mound in Ohio and enjoy trolley and steamer rides. Fare from Athens 75 cents. Train arrives Athens 10 45 am.

Portsmouth Marietta Bsistersville Parkersburg Bilennerhassett Historic 4 Ohio Athens

Friend in need forgotten when no longer needed

A terse aphorism reflects how assistance once offered may be recalled only while it serves the helper. The saying contrasts loyalty with self interest, noting shifting support as circumstances change.

Insolvent Filing for Athens County Debtor Released

Notice states that on June 10 1905 Owen Mercaiee filed to be released from imprisonment under the solvent debtors act. A certificate was granted to appear before the Probate Court of Athens County to file petition on July 8 1905 at 1 PM and pursue the application as prescribed by law. E T Rose Commissioner of Insolvents for Athens County Ohio. January 4 1905 tl

Owen Mercaiee Athens E. T Rose Athens County Ohio

Unclear Health Claim Advert Falls Short of Proof

A damaged OCR snippet advertises a topical ointment claiming quick cure for piles and hemorrhoids. The text is incomplete and unreliable, offering no verifiable medical claims or endorsements.

Also Mentioned on This Page

DR. A. Monetta Prof. Evans Ohio University Monetta Bethel Joan Rossetter Plantsville Hockingport Mrs Chester Curry GA. M France Medical Institute Co France Medical Institute Severs France Nana Dee Ee The Beebe Springsworth R. C. M. Hastings South Court Street Goldsberry’s Hardware and Harness Store Frost Walnut Hills E. B. Clarke North Court St OIC General Assembly State of State Supreme Court Vircult Court S Commen P Court Probate Board of Public Works Eb County Municipal Seine Assem Ernor Comrar Grover T. Thomas House of Representatives Geo. H. Cha Lewis C. Laylin Rolle Erar Sune No Anticia United States OF America Obie Amar Lewis T. A. Copeland Ffige North Bel Ugeset
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