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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
2
The item laments daily life and questions what home is without gas while touching on current events. It notes Pat Crowe’s acquittal and suggests a curfew, mentions gas lines, tax ideas, and a New York chemist claim.
Former Cornell University president Andrew D. White argues that lynching punishes more homicide cases than due process and that only about one in forty six homicides receive legal punishment. He asserts three thousand nine hundred victims and urges sympathy for victims and their families over criminals.
The Chillicothe Ga zette extols Hon. Albert Douglas as a notable candidate for Congressional honors in the Eleventh district. It recalls how he defeated Gen. Chas. H. Grosvenor, highlighting the wide recognition of his achievement and Chillicothe’s pride in its legacy.
A firsthand observer describes Colorado’s first election with women voters. Denver saw about thirty thousand women voting, calming crowds and shifting campaign leadership to refined society women. He argues suffrage is inevitable and beneficial, noting women's clubs and home meetings educated voters and strengthened law and order.
A popular tonic for infants praised for its pleasant taste and quick relief from coughs colds and potential pneumonia. It cures croup and can prevent an attack if used at the first sign. Sold by W. H. McKee.
The Athens County Good Roads Association met Saturday in the Mayor's office with many township vice presidents present and others from across the county showing strong interest in the reform movement.
Mayor Day officiated a marriage between Chas W. Schultz and Miss Minerva Lovel at Probate Judge Lynch's office yesterday. The civic leader’s growing skill with knots is noted, with future permanence awaited.
A. T. Lawhead and E. C. Woodworth from Athens Ohio tour San Antonio and nearby towns on a pleasure trip. They witness a local badger fight at Ben Overton's place during a lively evening with chaperone Byron W Wyatt. The party plans a Medina River fishing trip after a luncheon at Fred Barr's home.
Mrs Rhoda Headley wife of Attorney J C Headley died at her Jacksonville home at eleven oclock after years with tuberculosis She was about 65 years old Survived by husband and three children Laird a railway mail clerk Lettie married in Michigan and Addie Sayers who with her husband resides with her parents Funeral arrangements pending at Concord.
J C Bayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory says he remains afflicted with rheumatism but Chamberlain’s Pain Balm lets him attend to business again. One application relieves pain and the liniment is sold by W H McKee.
CC White of Coolville takes ownership of the undertaking business from W A Hibbard. White and partner Leslie Stout will run three branches with Hibbard stepping back as a private citizen. White plans to move family to Athens and split time between Athens and Coolville while J F Klingenberg assists in the Athens branch.
An old ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as the original laxative cough syrup. It claims to clear the bowels and mucous membranes of the throat and lungs, advertising it as the best remedy for coughs, colds, croup, and whooping cough, with the note that it tastes good and is harmless. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Judge Lynch issued licenses for Alonzo F. Smith of Simpson WV to Mahala Methemy of Luhrng, Charles W. Schultz of Hockingport to Minerva Lovell, Charles M. Scott of Athens to Nellie M. Somers, and Edward Hamilton of Broadwell to Mary A. Lucas.
The piece notes a shift toward younger politicians over older figures, with tactics of embracing young women and public figures like a county auditor. It mentions a surge of religious enthusiasm in the region and comments on divorce trends, including a 14 year old marriage and multiple divorces, and a Washington divorce congress influencing stricter nationwide laws. It ends with a tale about Frank Gross abandoning the unlucky Friday superstition as moving day approached.
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Eaton surprised them with baskets and a social evening. A speech by James Palmer presented Mrs. Eaton with an Athens souvenir spoon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Raw Ruth Mrs. Harvey Ramsey Mrs. A. K. Price and others.
Jamboree Kentucky reports Mr J M Coleman says back pain ended after taking Dodd's Kidney Pills for years of discomfort. He notes his daughter also improved after half a box. Advertises pills as a cure for backache and various kidney related illnesses including Bright's Disease and diabetes.
The Albany Gas and Oil company completed a Berea sand well at 1307 feet near Zelda. No gas was found but a strong oil showing pleased the syndicate, with plans for more drilling based on Mr. Gunther's experience. A hat loss to Will Vorhes, ruined by oil, added local humor to the day.
W. W. Kearney editor of the Independent Lowry City Missouri says the remedy is kept on hand continually. It checks a cold at the onset and shortens recovery time. It is also effective for croup in children and can prevent an attack when given early. Sold by W. H. McKee.
A humorous inquiry into what became of a woman noted for insisting on a caster at the table center, reflecting on bygone domestic habits and propriety.
Mrs. Almira A. Jackson of Traverse City Michigan reports twenty years of kidney and liver trouble ending after seven boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills. She describes severe backache numbness thirst bloating and improved sleep and circulation. A free trial offer is available by writing Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with sales in all drugstores at 50 cents per box.
A party including H. F. Dillinger Chad Welker John Fagan Nora Blackwell Jessie Mosier Edna Evans and Nettie Moore hired a cab in Athens to go to Joseph Mulligan's dance. The team failed on a hill and they walked or waited three miles to finish the trip arriving at 11 pm. They reached Athens at 1 am after a long night and plan to discuss the misadventure at future gatherings.
A call to farmers suggests assigning a name to each farm, painting it on a sign visible to passersby, and then using printed letterheads and envelopes to conduct business in a professional manner.
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