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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
2
In the brief now circulating, the Athens Daily Messenger urges local merchants to advertise to sustain the progressive newspaper. It touts broad rural readership, compares circulation with distant papers, and calls for loyal business backing to fund up to date news and local coverage.
Hon. Jake Moore of Atlanta Georgia reports suffering from indigestion for over twenty years. After using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure a friend recommended he was relieved in one day and enjoys better health. The product digests food and relieves sour stomach gas belching and related symptoms sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Mr Ele Donaldson visited Columbus on Sunday, staying briefly for local engagements and meetings with city residents.
Lloyd Wingo 56, long resident at Athens State Hospital, hanged himself from a bed post with a canvas belt at about 4 15 pm Thursday. Although not in personal crisis recently, he was confined to bed. Attendant was present less than ten minutes. body to be taken to Portsmouth for interment.
Mr J C Bayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory reports relief from rheumatism after using Cham berlain s Pain Balm. The ad praises the liniment s quick effect noting one application relieves pain and lists W H McKee as the seller.
Miss Lenore Kern leaves today for Cincinnati to pursue ten weeks of advanced work in both oratory and music. She studied music with Prof James Pryor McVey at the University and oratory with Mrs C H Thompson, and will enroll in Miss Clara Baurer's School of Oratory and Music.
Millfield March 23. Attorney J. C. Headly who lives near here has not been at his Glouster office for several days. He is suffering from a swollen knee, an injury from his recent trouble at Glouster with Bart Steffey, the grocer man.
Its pleasant taste and prom cures have made Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a favorite with the mothers of small children. It quickly cures their coughs and colds and prevents any danger of pneumonia or other serious consequences. It not only cures croup, but when given as soon as the croupy cough appears will prevent the attack. For sale by W. H. McKee.
Henry Heining and Minnie Fiddle from Buchtel. W R Barnhart and Mary M Payne from Oakdale. Benjamin F Russell and Sarah Beliew from Nelsonville. Kyle D Russell and Louise A Robinnett from Albany. Elmer Groce and Bertha Hysell from Nelsonville. J W Blackburn and Mabelle E Thompson. Henry Kelley and Maggs M Powell from Buchtel and Deanville.
Crippen Marietta Tiffin and Thornhill carried in stock. Prices right. 3-15-w3. oerae.
Doanville reports a professional burglary at Red Warner’s saloon. The front door was ajar, the safe blown and $270 in cash taken while miners checks remained. Several slot machines were broken into and looted. No suspects yet. proprietor Warner out of town. brother Chief Isaac Warner to head investigations.
Postmaster Finsterwald outlines steps for farmers to aid rural mail carriers. Stamp mail or use government stamped envelopes with the sender’s name, wrap money securely in cold weather, ensure clear postmarks, place stamps in the top right corner, note care of nonregular recipients, provide names of visitors, maintain a good mailbox, report tampering, and register valuable letters and packages as needed.
Clarence Bumgardner aged 13 son of Charles Bumgardner restaurant owner on Dean avenue was hit by a Hocking train around 6 30 pm Thursday. His right foot was crushed and amputated above the ankle. Drs Lee and Copeland operated. he rests easily. He was returning from a playmate on Maple Street when he crossed the tracks. The train was backing toward the siding near the K M depot. Conductor Fider led the train and says he does not know how the accident occurred.
Mr WM Huhn a Zaleski merchant visited Athens on Wednesday. He has sold his business at Zaleski and is seeking a new location in Athens.
Barrett Bros have sold their North Court street grocery to F C Rau of Murray City. Rau takes possession this week and will move his family to Athens to occupy 82 West State Street. The Barretts, who came from Tupper's Plains, will likely stay in Athens and pursue other business after collecting on some accounts.
W R Daniels and his wife from near Mo doc were in Athens on Wednesday. He was called for matters pending before the Dover township school board.
In Marshfield on March 22 a fine mild cow owned by N V Minear grew sicker then worsened. To end its misery, Minear had the animal slaughtered and doctors examined the heart finding a three inch darning needle embedded in the left ventricle. The cause of the needle’s presence remains unknown.
The ad touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims the syrup cleanses bowels and mucous membranes while tasting good and being harmless sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Athens Public Schools will end earlier for summer to begin work on a new building. No spring vacation this year and the exact early finish date is not set but will be before May 15. Some students hope the fall term also starts late.
Real estate man Carl Hayes of Stewart sold the D. W. Cornell farm known as the Bails farm in Guysville and his brother’s Rome township farm the same day. Both properties went to West Virginia buyers. Kenneth Hayes will move to the Perry farm near Guysville, purchased by Mahlon Hayes from Dalton Edwards.
A claim Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured E. R. Mulford of piles and healed burns sores boils ulcers cuts wounds chilblains and salt rheum. Available for two cents at W. H. Mckee’s drug store.
Mr and Mrs V C Loos welcomed Sunday as their guest the latter s brother Mr Marry 8 Stover of Columbus, Ohio returning in family hospitality to the home.
A testimonial from Charles Bierbach, living at 2625 Chestnut St, details kidney pain, back ache, and rheumatism relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He credits rapid, lasting aid and endorses a free trial offer by Foster-Marm Co of Buffalo, NY with 60 cent price per box.
The Thompson and Reed general store in Chauncey was entered Wednesday evening. About $60 of goods missing including a suitcase rings neckties shoes a revolver and trousers. Entry gained by prying open a rear double door with railway steel. Blood hound failed to pick up a scent.
A testimonial from W. W. Kearney editor of the Independent at Lowry City Missouri praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims quick cold relief and croup prevention in children when used early. Sold by W. H. McKee.
Murry Dalton former local manager of the Central Union Telephone Company and his wife Mr and Mrs Murray Dalton left Athens yesterday for Hamden to reside on a farm due to his health They took the Daily Messenger with them and had the address changed so it will reach them daily at their new home
Millfield March 24. W S James farmer on Sandy Ridge killed his cow after futile medical aid. The animal’s stomach contained about a dozen nails. The nails were traced to shelled corn fed from a board floor with loose nails among the corn.
Glouster March 21 A small fire started in E C Morris music store this afternoon from an incomplete electric wire The owner had wiring installed to power a music box and the current was turned on before work finished No serious damage resulted
An advertisement promotes Kodel Dyspepsia Cure to form a habit of taking after meals. It claims the remedy digests food and stops belching and palpitations, marketed by Cline's Pharmacy.
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