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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1907

Page

7

Harriman Warns Nation on Railroads and Policy

E H Harriman warns in a New York interview that currency and tariff issues should be settled before heavy railroad regulation. He urges tariff modification, cites lack of McKinley or Dingley, and notes possible hard times if Congress and public policy do not change toward railroads.

New York E. H. Harriman Harriman Congress McKinley Dingley United States Roosevelt

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Athens Readers Notice

Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted as a cure for kidney ailments with an Athens testimonial from Mrs. Howard Kenney of 8 Stimpson Avenue. The letter recounts relief from backache, dark urine, and frequent urination after using the product at Henderson's drug store, priced 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. as sale agents.

Dean Athens Howard Kenney Stimpson Avenue Doan Henderson’s Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Local residents with brief travel and visits noted

Personal mentions list several residents and visitors. Henry O Bleness and others depart for Cincinnati on business. Lucy Westenhaver visits from Logan. Mrs Arthur Johnson and children go home to Columbus. Cleveland visitors Burkhart Pheiffer and Asa Sutton seen in Trimble. L H Clark on business in Guysville. Dr James Stelle of Guysville in the city. J W a Glouster manager of Athens Lumber Co. Mayme Walsh to Glouster for relatives. A C Meighen of Garden visits Morris avenue. L H Clark hosts Dr and Mrs F D Bird from Ruraldale. Siigley and party plan a two week Barrie Ontario trip.

Burkhart Pheiffer Cleveland Asa Sutton Trimble

Man Zan Pile Remedy in Collapsible Tube with Nozzle

The treatment for piles is offered in a collapsible tube with nozzle for direct application. It relieves blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. Priced at 50 cents with nozzle guaranteed. Sold by Henderson-Drug Co. and Drury Drug Store.

Henderson—— Drug Co Drury Drug Re

Piles Cure Claim with PAZO Ointment Guarantee

The advertisement claims a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding variants. Druggists will refund money if PAZO Ointment fails to cure in 6 to 14 days. Price listed as 66 cents.

Hotel Gossip Reveals Packed Monday Guest List

Guests checked in at Ohio hotels across several towns on Monday. Names include Curt MeInturf and Chester Hill in Glouster, Nelsonville figures such as R. F. Wolfe and Elza McVay, plus Athens and Albany residents. The Palmer House hosted J. M. Parker and S. C. Harvey among others.

Curt MeInturf Chester Hill Robert Skinner Chauncey A. Wilson Guysville R. G. Brawley Amesville F. P. Phillips Trimble the Berry W. B. Edgar Emmett Keenan Nelsonville H. H. Townsend Broadwell B. L. Lamborn Nelsonvile George Johnson Alex. Moore D. F. Shafer Deanville John T. Pyle New Lexington New Athens Bush Edna Evans al Preston Bent Smith The Elk Hotel R. J. Thompson Mabel Winning Athens R. F Hocking William Coakley H. T. Mulligan Albany Anton Chase Coolville R. Bk. Davis Latrobe N. E. Dodds New England

Pineules Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Pure Formula

An ad promotes Pineules as a kidney remedy free of alcohol and opiates and compliant with the National Pure Food and Drugs Law. It promises thirty days of treatment for one dollar and directs inquiries to Henderson-Crider Drug Co. and Bruty Drug Store.

Henderson-Crider Drug Co

Pi Beta Phi Hosts Alpha Alpha Alpha Reception at University

The Pi Beta Phi sorority held a 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon reception in their hall for members of the Alpha Alpha Alpha sorority. Mrs Burr, district inspector for Phi Beta Phi, met the Alphas at the event. A subsequently advertised Rocky Mountain Tea by Tary Hollister and sold by Cline's Pharmacy appeared in the notice. Grace Kinsinger hosted a Thursday evening chafing dish party for intimate friends including Miss Hunter Miss Rowan Miss Gladys Merritt and others.

Pi Beta Phi Sorority University Alpha Alpha Alpha Sorority Burr Phi Beta Phi Sorority Tary Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Cline Grace Kinsinger Miss Hunter Miss Rowan Gladys Merritt Miss Kinsinger Messrs. Lorbach D. Howell Lindley B. le Roy Rob Wood Manning Coultrap

Packers Sued in Kentucky for Packing Tax Penalties

In Frankfort Kentucky March 7 suits were begun in the name of the commonwealth to recover 25000 from Nelson Morris & Company William Horner & Company Cudahy Packing Company and Omaha Packing Company. Petitions allege 50 cents on each 100 of gross receipts from Kentucky are due for 1902 through 1906 under the state tax law.

Kentucky Frankfort Commonwealth Nelson Morris & Company William Horner & Company Cudahy Packing Company Omaha Packing Company

Siege decisions by a single shot in history

The text recounts three famed sieges where one shot decided the outcome. Charles XII allegedly fell to a shot from his own side at Fried richstein, prompting its second siege. Lord Cochrane’s mortar at Port Trinidad in 1808 redirected a French surprise and saved the fortress. A grapeshot at Haddington in 1548 created panic and retreat of French forces.

Charles XII Friedrichstein Friedrichshall Lord Cochrane Port Trinidad Haddington

Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup Endorsed by Mothers

Cline's Pharmacy sells Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup marketed as easy on the bowels during colds. It contains no opiates and conforms to the National Pure Food and Drugs Law, with mothers nationwide approving the pleasant taste for children.

Kennedy Cline

Thaw Case Testy Clash Over Authorities In Court

In New York on March 6 the Thaw trial featured a clash between District Attorney Jerome and Justice Fitzgerald. Jerome refused to cite authorities on a legal point, prompting Fitzgerald to suggest he did not know any. The judge ruled for the defense on whether cross examination could exceed direct inquiry. Dr. Wagner testified on Thaw’s sanity and conversations during his unsound period.

New York Charlies G. Wagner Jerome Fitzgerald Offcer Mr. Jerome Delmas Wagner Thaw Justice Fitzgerald Harry K. Thaw Stanford White White Dr. Wagner

Editorial Quips Spark Satirical Fire Across Papers

A round of newspaper quips lands in sharp one liners from editors. Felix Adler riffs on wealth as insanity while the Rochester Post-Express lampoons sane minds in lunatic asylums. Other jokes note long odds to a million dollars at $5 000 yearly and Congress wealth timelines.

Felix Adler Rochester Post-Express Congress Kansas City Star Herald Boston Herald Boston Washington Herald Broadway New York

German Gleanings From Across The Rhine

In north Germany annual amber output reaches 220000 pounds. Appendicitis shows steady progress prompting extended medical study. Prussia may tax ships on rivers to push grain prices up for farmers. Women workers include 3 chimney sweeps 7 gunsmiths 19 brass and bell founders 147 copper smiths 370 farmers and nablers 809 masons 8 stonecutters 2000 in marble stone and slate quarries. Across Germany 5500000 women work in trades and professions.

Germany Prussia

Model of the Moment in Silk Gowns and Veils

Fashion notes predict silk gowns for day and evening wear with plain Brussels net veils and lace borders as successors to net veils. Circular cloaks may become evening wraps, while shawl like lines and larger kimono sleeves gain favor. Robe dresses in lawns mousselines and chiffon feature floral or conventional designs with harmonizing border colors. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for nerves and sleep.

Blizzard Tests Pittsburg Transit In Fierce Snowstorm

A Pittsburg snowstorm halted city streetcar service for about an hour as motormen struggled to see ahead. Thunder and lightning occurred, lines were damaged, winds reached 52 miles per hour, the temperature fell 15 degrees, and one person died in the storm.

Pittsburg

Mary-Dark Circles Signal Health in Old Remedy Ad

An old advertisement claims dark eye circles indicate sluggish circulation and torpid liver and kidneys. It promotes exercise and Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure, urging purchase of tea or tablets from Cline's Pharmacy.

Hollister Cline

Is This the Stock Exchange inquired by a Matron

A sweet young matron asks if the scene is the stock exchange and requests to exchange securities for dividends. The quip contrasts dull securities with ones that pay.

The Stock Exchange Exchange

Illness and medical notices in Sunnyside area

Mrs Henry Ogg of Sunnyside Pa and Mrs Eliza Matthews of Chillcothe were summoned by the illness of their aunt Eliza Wilson who remains in a very dangerous condition. Miss Jennie Wooley stayed with Mr and Mrs Cunningham of Guysville last week. Edward Poston grew suddenly ill Saturday. Dr Merwin and White of Athens were called and performed an operation from which he rests comfortably. Many locals suffer from grip but most are improving except Mrs James Morrison who remains not well.

Henry Ogg Sunnyside Eliza Matthews Chillicothe Eliza Wilson Jennie Wooley BE. W. Cunningham Guysville Edward Poston James Morrison

Kodol For Dyspepsia Praised By Georgia Machinist

A 1906 testimonial from C. N. Cornell of Roding Georgia credits Kodol For Dyspepsia with curing a long illness after doctors failed. He describes four years of poor digestion then rapid recovery after a fifty cent bottle, praising the product sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Georgia C. N. Cornell Roding, Ga Kodol Cline

Social visits banner local notes from Athens area

Mrs Ellie and Lillie Dunfee returned from Athens where they stayed with sister Mrs Laura Hayes. Miss Baylee Devore of Cincinnati Hill visited Mrs Rowles. Mr Johnson of Chauncey called on friends. Mrs Beli from near Toledo visited with grandson Clarence Baker and granddaughter Mrs Clara Drillien. Advance Robin agents were seen February 17. Yockey of Cairo WV visiting brother Dan Baker. Mrs Gillilan returned from Athens. Floyd Dunfee left for Mansfield to work as telegraph operator. Rev Frank Kreager left for New Matamoras after a few days with brother Rev George Kreager. Baptist church meetings continue.

Ellie Lillie Dunfee Athens Laura Hayes Baylee Devore Cincinnati Hill Rowles Johnson Chauncey Beli Toledo Clarence Baker Clara Drillien Frank C. Kreager New Matamoras George E. Kreager the Baptist Church

Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Quick Indigestion Relief

An advertisement claims Kodol digests food rapidly to overcome indigestion and prevent dyspepsia. It notes conformity to the National Pure Food and Drug Law and offers relief guaranteed under a guarantee plan.

Cline

Local Notes and Social Updates in Meigs County

Mrs. Rose Allen moved to her farm in Meigs county last Monday after staying with M. J. Gilkey and family for the past year Verna Carbaugh visits sister near Athens this week Several young people attended the protracted meeting at Pleasant Valley in the past two weeks Mary Ellis returned home after doing housework for Charles Wood Jane Woodyard visited her sister Mrs Frank Martin last Tuesday Bliss Woodyard and wife moved in with his parents to stay until their new house is ready

Rose Allen M. J. Gilkey Meigs County Verna Carbaugh Athens Pleasant Valley Mary Ellis Charles Wood Jane Woodyard Frank Martin Bliss Woodyard

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Ad Claim

An advertisement extols Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a fast acting liquid cold relief that stops coughing and helps drive out the cold. The copy emphasizes rapid effectiveness and quiets the cough.

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