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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
2
A satirical column by D A Ed McKinsky cites varied observations on society and gender roles. It notes fever cases in Athens, critiques finance and politics, and extols women as drivers of culture through churches, schools, music, literature, and charitable work.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for leucorrhea female weakness Prolapsus and falling of the womb claiming it restores health and shows a testimonial from Mrs Ann Quinn of Milwaukee. It offers 500 dollars for any uncured case and notes Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
In the Atchison Globe a Kansas engineer Joe Tack reports stomach pain and cancer fears. After taking Kodoi Dyspespi a he says it cured him and others as well with impressive results. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy. A philosopher notes weight of intellect not tied to size.
There is a difference between Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar and other cough syrups as it moves the bowels expelling a cold from the system. It relaxes nerves and heals the throat and lungs to relieve the cough without opiates. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
A rumor spreads that Milwaukee could face a milk shortage. residents and businesses respond with uncertainty about supply and prices as local dairies monitor production trends and market conditions.
Flora Buck closed an eight month term of school in Guysville after three years of teaching primary and intermediate work. The article notes the community’s satisfaction with her performance and mentions local activities and visitors, including illness, travel, and a pharmacy advertisement.
James H. Smith born July 3 1828 in Alleghany County Pennsylvania died April 9 1905 near New England Ohio aged 74 years 9 months and 6 days was a longtime resident of Ohio since 185 He served as an elder of the New England Presbyterian Church and a defender of faith He survived by his widow seven children five daughters two sons two sisters Sarah Copeland of New England Ohio and Elizabeth Robb of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Bowman Guyeville
Mrs Elien Gaynor wife of Edward Gaynor died March 26 at age 70 after being an invalid for years. Funeral services were at the Catholic church under Father Bannahan and burial followed in the Catholic cemetery. Born in Dublin in 1835 she came to the United States at age twelve, lived in Boston before moving to Ohio, and leaves a husband two sons and three daughters including P Gaynor Parkersburg Edward Alexandria River Floodwood Mrs Rowan Poplarville Miss Lewis Floodwood and Beatrice at home with her father.
Growing girls' health touted by Mrs. A L Smith of West Pembroke Maine after her daughter aged thirteen suffered weekly spells with yellowing eyes and poor appetite. After using about a dozen boxes the spells ceased and the girl remained well. Mothers urged to heed the recommendation to spare daughters pain and sickness. Misses Effie McKinstry and Mayme Walsh visited Gloucester over the weekend.
H M Barker and wife and Mrs Will Selby spent Sunday in Columbus with relatives John Stage of Athens called on Miss Grace McCrathan Saturday. Miss Grace and Ethel Martin attended to play at Nelsonville Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Will Selby returned to Nelsonville after visiting H M Barker family. Zell Douglas of Floodwood spent Sunday with J F South. Guy Stewart of Nelsonville visited relatives here over Sunday. James McHarg and family were Sunday guests near Clark's Chapel. F M McHarg and Mrs Mary Dowler and Mrs Emma Barker and Mrs Cora Selby attended the funeral of Mr James McHarg at Marshfield Saturday. Roy Gabriel, ill recently, shows some improvement.
Mr B Wainwright of Lemon Cuy Florida writes manufacturers that using Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in hot water gives faster relief from stomach pains colic and cholera morbus. He reports the effect is immediate and doubled in rapidity. For sale by McKee's drug store.
Miss Bertha Gillett spent Sunday with her parents in Athena. Miss Susie Beckler visited Mrs. D. McAllister in Athens last week. Mr and Mrs Ed Welch of Nelsonville visited A Westhaver and wife over Sunday. Rev Bouqaard of Marshfield preached at the Methodist church. Frank Baird of Crookeville staying with his parents here. James Lyons visited friends in Glouster recently. Several from here went to work at Johnsons mines. Miss Kate McGrainer visited Middleport Sunday. Infants of Mr and Mrs R Jones died Wednesday from catarrhal fever. burial at Marshfield cemetery. Interspersed ad notes promote Green Seal Liquid Paint by H L Wheaton. A proverb notes self conflict as both enemy and friend.
Advertisement warns piles sufferers to beware hot weather and bad water provoking pain. It promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the remedy that stops pain and cures, urging buyers to get the genuine product from Cline's Pharmacy bearing E C DeWitt Co name.
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