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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
5
A long standing advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion is preferred over substitutes after thirty years of rising sales. It warns buyers that stores may offer cordials or extracts not containing cod liver oil and emphasizes the product's superior quality.
Free sample of Scott and Bowne product advertised at 409 415 Pearl Street in New York with price one dollar. The offer targets all druggists and chemists in the area.
Ohio coal operators meeting in Columbus at the Chittenden hotel with over 100 attendees reaffirmed their refusal to sign the 1905 miners scale. They pledged not to sign on any condition and agreed to arbitration only if a board is named, with May 8 eyed as a key date for miners.
The Elks lodge in Nelsonville donated 50 dollars at a called meeting, marking the second local donation to relief efforts for San Francisco.
A. W. Naylor of the First National Bank of Berkeley writes of the quake and fire impact. He notes San Francisco banks closed, vaults hot, and coin scarce while Berkeley remains relatively safe. He observes widespread destruction, refugees in Berkeley, and government aid aiding the displaced.
An old-time testimonial touts Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as superior for bowel complaints, claiming even wealth like Rockefeller's cannot buy a better medicine. It asserts universal success, pleasant taste when diluted, and urges every family to keep a supply from W. H. McKee.
Sidney Justus a Mentor Ohio fruit dealer testifies to a long kidney trouble cure after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes severe backache rheumatic pains and urinary issues improved after a few doses and a permanent cure after three boxes. A free trial offer and nationwide mailing available. Sold by dealers at fifty cents a box.
Physicians nationwide report Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as effective for female ailments. Dr S C Brigham of Fitchburg praises its usefulness in treating irregularities, pains, and weakness, noting family members also benefit. Mrs Pinkham offers free guidance from Lynn Massachusetts.
The Union street saloon building owned by William Mc Coy, destroyed by fire, is being rebuilt. Unrented so far, its future use is undecided. Completion is expected in about three weeks, restoring the structure to its original form.
For over twenty years J. B. Massey of 3522 Clinton St Minneapolis endured sciatica. One application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved pain and less than a bottle cured him. If troubled, try the 25 cent bottle. sold by W. H. McKee.
Supt. Erwin Merwin of the Athens Municipal Electric Light Plant was severely injured when a pole fell during placement at Court and Carpenter streets. The jaw was fractured diagonally and he was treated by his brother Dr. J. T. Merwin before being taken home.
E. E. Bean arrives in Guysville after four months in Atlanta to visit his family. He will depart for Shelbyville Indiana today. Bean supervises a steam shovel crew for Southern Contracting Co. of Ludlow Kentucky and Atlanta Georgia. His son Ronald accompanies him on the trip.
Mrs Frank Stuart Knox hosted thirty friends in Nelsonville on Wednesday afternoon for a Pedro party honoring Mrs Courtright of Columbus. Misses Mabel Poston Lena Blake and Bess Johnson assisted the hostess in entertaining.
Insurance adjusters completed settlements for the Sloan Block fire losses noting underinsurance left some firms short of policy limits. Emma Boetzner $600 Isaac Newton $800 J D Raw Co. $13,500. Raw expected $15,500 under the $16,500 assessment. Salvage work proceeds with stock cleaning and planned sales ahead. clock showed 5 20 indicating fire timing near 5 20 a m. Wall removal to occur today amid pending storm risk.
Green Seal Liquid Paints come in 46 tints and shades. H. L. Wheaton sells the paints.
The Embroidery Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. L. R. Kelch on Jefferson street Wednesday afternoon in Nelsonville.
An advertisement promotes Keen Seal Liquid Paint available for purchase from H. L. Wheaton. The copy emphasizes suitability for using on any building both inside and out.
Charles Gabriel known as Peggy is reported seriously hurt while working for Contractor Harris in the East End. He was driven home by cab to Lancaster Street after the accident around midnight yesterday, with details of the incident still not established.
The Republican electors of the first sub-division Seventh Judicial District Ohio consisting of Athens Monroe Perry and Washington counties are notified to meet in Athens on May 8 1906 at 1 pm to nominate a Republican candidate for Common Pleas judge in the district for the November election. Representation bases allocate 80 delegates with counts for Athens Monroe Washington counties and 41 to secure a choice. alternates equal delegates. Temporary chair Hon W E Mallory Woodsfield and temp secretary T B Williams New Lexington announced by Judicial Committee First Sub-division.
An old newspaper ad promoting Green Seal liquid paint described as pure and satisfactory, noting equal price to other paints and offering it for sale by H. L. Wheaton.
Chauncey April 27 James Cullins a miner 35 died in Columbus yesterday of Brights disease. He was taken to a hospital last Monday but found no relief. He leaves a wife and two children. Remains brought to Chauncey for burial. Funeral Saturday conducted by the Knights of Pythias lodge of this city.
A brief note reports time constraints for a man at Ohio Central's cafe on the move. Details are sparse but indicate limited service duration for travelers.
Advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a natural digestive aid and tonic that cleanses purifies and strengthens the stomach mucous membranes. Claims lasting relief from sour stomach and debility with a testimonial from S S Bail of Ravenswood and notes price and preparation by E O DeWitt & Co Chicago.
Guyasville April 27 Charles Wharff aged forty three died at Stewart Thursday at eleven oclock. He had suffered from sarcoma of the lungs for over a year. Dr W R Coleman of Guysville took him to a Columbus hospital six weeks ago but the operation failed to cure him. He was a member of Guysville Lodge F and A M No 466 and son of Amos Wharff a lifelong Rome township resident. A wife and two children survive.
Advertises Always Thin the Green Seal Paints with pure linseed oil for all outside work. Describes paint as heavy body and needing thinning to be more economical for the consumer.
Mrs EK M Doddridge, guest of her daughter Mrs J D Foster for a month, left Thursday to return to her home in Charleston West Virginia.
Ad notes Green Seal Paint used by top painters nationwide and lists H. Le Wheaton as seller.
Grant Bolen of Albany and Isaiah Johnson of Hebbardsville told Messenger reporters on Wednesday that farmers in Athens county refuse to wash this year’s wool clip. They cite that washing creates washed and unwashed lots, preferring to market only unwashed wool. They argue many farmers are unprepared to wash sheep properly.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Snow of Chillicothe are guests of his parents Mr and Mrs C A Snow.
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