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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
6
Dr J E Ennis of Atlanta addresses Athenians on Vinol cod liver oil preparation praising its concentrated medicinal principles. He claims it cures coughs colds bronchial trouble indigestion anaemia and aids sleep appetite and longevity. Local druggist W H McKee offers a guarantee with refund if not satisfactory.
Letter from R L Davis in Latrobe dated March 26 1906 arguing against eight month compulsory school laws. He cites poor roads in Athens county and small township schools with five students, urging elected farmer-legislators, economy, and three month winter sessions to reduce tax burden while preserving practical education.
C. W. Wilson secretary of the Trimble Brick Manufacturing Co has returned from Grand Rapids Michigan where he closed a contract for 2000000 brick. Miss Stella Sands a clerk in the local post office is visiting Nelsonville friends. Miss Jennie Mortimer of Parkersburg West Virginia visits Miss Frankie Davis at the hotel. Dr J G Pettitt of Clay West Virginia visits with his parents Mr and Mrs C H Pettitt.
Clara Borman returns to Athens after weeks at home. Mrs. Cain Wingo dies of heart failure. Virgil C. Lowry of Logan visits his mother and family. Leonard Robinson of Albany visits R. L. Clutter. Samantha Lowry and children Ethel and Homer ill. Huck Laughlin returns to Athens after visiting daughter Mrs. Bozman.
Miss Annie Murphy of Chillicothe visited relatives in Columbus at the start of the week. Mrs Nancy Sears announced the birth of a daughter.
Mrs. Brannan and Greta Walker of Athens visit Mrs. N. H. Smith. Andy Davisson moved his family here from Smithville West Virginia. Sid Kimes of Chester returns home after working for F. K. Kimes. Mrs. Walter Smith hosted sisters in law from near Coolville. Warren Burns of Parkersburg visited relatives here Sunday.
Charlie Matheny visited Miss Grace McCathran in Chillicothe the last of the week and returned home Sunday. Mrs. James McHarg, previously ill, is slowly improving. Ollie Gabriel and baby Vireil returned home after two weeks with her sister at Floodwood. Miss Barker’s funeral was held at Zion church with interment in Zion cemetery. Distant visitors included Mrs. Maria Tedrow Mr. Will Selby of Nelsonville and Mr. Andrew Baker near Alban.
Miss Bertha Gillilan of Athens visits family here while Henry Brewster travels from St. Joseph W Va to tend to his ill daughter Virginia. Carl Dunfee returns home sick with measles. Local residents hosted relatives including C G Jones, T W Jones, Addie Palmer, and others for a birthday dinner. Fred Nixon travels from Wellston as his father’s illness draws him home. Will Romine relocates to a local farm.
The ladies of the Central avenue M. E. church will serve lunch next Monday in the room occupied by Green's Music Store.
William Russell of Carthage township died at home after seventy years in the area. A longtime Coolville Lodge member of I O O F, he was praised for honesty and altruism. The Coolville lodge issued resolutions mourning his loss and sent copies to the Athens Weekly Messenger and the family, with the lodge charter to be dropped for thirty days.
Comrade David Teeters of the 28th Pa. Volunteers Infantry died February 2, 1906 at Coolville Ohio. The committee offers sympathy to the family, notes his faithful service, and requests publication in the Athens Messenger with a copy to widow Rachel Teeters. February 19, 1996.
Three Duroe Jersey boars for service about 200 pounds priced at 12 each. Eight three months old pigs at 5 each. 150 bushels seed corn Leaming Klondike Reed's yellow Dent and yellow Demster at 1 per bushel with sacks extra. SS head ewes in lamb. 4 yoke of work cattle. G L Fleming Amesville Ohio. i wee 9
Notice is given that Elmer Poston has been duly appointed and qualified as Executor of the Will of Samuel Poston late of Athens County Ohio deceased.
Pure Linseed oil thinning required due to heavy body. Paint marketed as economical for exterior use. Sold by H. L. Wheaton.
Miss J L M Hibbard announces a special Spring millinery display on Thursday and Friday March 29 and 30 at her parlors 53 South Court Street.
A brief note credits H. L. Wheaton with painting a scene titled Paint with Green Seal and the nun among the happy ones. The line hints at a literary or religious artwork, mentioning a nun and a cheerful setting.
In Athens Ohio on March 8 1906 Commissioners John F Biddle Joseph Wolf and S B Hill address Judge J M Wood requesting a temporary transfer of 3000 from the Road Bonds and Interest Fund to the Infirmary Fund. They note annual Dow Fund revenues about 7000 while infirmary expenses run 6000 to 6500 and that repayment would take three to four years.
Advertisement touts Hanna's Lustro-Finish in many colors for floors furniture and woodwork. Claims it revives old surfaces and restores beauty with samples available at H L Wheaton.
Last Sabbath a class of seventeen, mostly adults, received the Sacrament of Baptism at the Methodist Episcopal church during morning service.
An advertisement claims deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It asserts permanent hearing restoration via constitutional remedies and offers $100 for an incurable deafness case caused by catarrh. Circulars and Hall's Catarrh Cure are promoted.
Farmers in the region stored potatoes last autumn hoping for a higher spring price. Reports of a statewide crop failure last fall raised hopes of demand, but prices are now lower as the expected shortage failed to materialize.
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