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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
3
Congressman D Meekison Ohio writes Dr Hartinas praising Peruna for catarrh cure. The letter from D Merrion to Dr Hartman notes long standing ear ache and asthma like symptoms improved by Peruna. Endorsements from prominent men cited. Pe-ru-na sold by druggists.
Republican electors of the sub division of the 7th Judicial District Ohio are notified of a convention on Wednesday May 24 1809 at 1 pm in Athens city hall to nominate a candidate for common pleas judge and conduct business. Delegates are based on two hundred votes plus fractions for secretary of state Kinney. Counties listed to select delegates to the convention.
Mrs B O Higley visits her ill sister in Middleport while Mr H Switzer deputy auditor of Gallia county and ex university student stays with friends. Mr C C Pickering travels Athens on business near Columbus. Master MacLeland to protracted visit between Athens and Pomeroy. Death notice for Rev Edward Kenny in New York hospital. McArthur schools praised under Supt M A Henson with strong teacher corps. Prof H R McVay re elected superintendent and Prof J A Harlor named high school principal reflecting continued city school progress.
Pre historic Ath red. W H Farrell begins a two story brick building on Union street. Relics unearthed include a twelve foot watering trough carved from a nearby poplar log, a wooden mallet, and a well preserved six foot rail fence buried east of the excavation. The digs reveal a former ravine and changes to Athens topography since 1820. Also notes a death in Wisconsin and local ads for Grain-O and Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Plans for Lake Erie land reclamation for the Toledo Ohio Centennial Exposition 1902 are mentioned.
An attractive woman’s charm hinges on health says this vintage ad. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and to cleanse the blood. It promises stronger nerves bright eyes smooth skin and a rosy complexion, claiming it makes a rundown invalid look well. 50 cents at W. H. McKee’s Drug Store.
A Scottish employer dismissed a gardener for dishonesty but offered a paradoxical character certificate. He stated that during over two years of employment the gardener had “got more out of my garden than any man I ever employed,” underscoring the conflict between trust and family welfare.
A mix of agricultural tips urges care with seeds and debt, plus advice on smut, garden planning, and feeding hogs. It cites oats yields, economic gains from on-farm feeding, and notes rheumatism beliefs with a plug for Chamberlain's Balm sold by W H McKee in Lebanon Kentucky. A light anecdote mentions a drunken eagle capture, and Cleveland, Ohio seeks the next Grand Army encampment site.
Vir. C. EB. Lilly of Hannibal Massachusetts recounts a near death from cyphoid fever and pneumonia. He credits Dr. King’s New Discovery with saving his life and restoring strength. Free trial bottles available at W. H. McKee's drug store. Tur Duke of Arcos sails to Washington this week. Nicaragua notes report an open boat with nine corpses from starvation washed ashore at Corinto.
An elderly advertisement and anecdote recount a winter outbreak of whooping cough affecting a family. It notes relief with Cham berlain's Cough Remedy after prior success with croup and mentions sale availability through W. H. McKee. Also a Chicago mayor, Harrisons, contemplates purchasing the old Harrison plantation in Virginia after his term ends.
An ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as developing brain and bodily power from good health. It mentions a Hillsboro mound discovery of two tall skeletons and notes a Vienna Australia paper urging a continental alliance against England and the United States.
A suburban man bundles his lunch in wax paper, drops it on a sidewalk, and grits into the Chicago Chronicle tale. He hobbles to the station with broken bread and frosting smeared on passengers. He stares ahead with a stubborn gaze as he hides the mess in his hat.
A city street car track shows a final sweeper team still in use on horse lines, described in vivid detail with pink harness bands and precise, proud horsemanship. The piece notes rapid decline as electric power sweepers replace horse teams, praising one last display of rare style.
Volcanic eruptions aside, this old ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal cure for running sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns rashes warts cuts bruises burns and chapped hands. Sold for 25 cents a box by W H McKee druggist with guaranteed results.
The article surveys long standing beliefs about Cuban gold and other minerals. It notes repeated legends of gold from early Spanish settlers, cites El Viagero Universal about Haelguia, and states there has never been a true mine or systematic exploration. It also references historical military strength and postal card variety.
A brakeman recounts a near disaster on a long mixed train climbing a steep grade. The caboose and two cars detached as the brakeman slipped and fell. A flying tramp leapt onto a car, helped set the brakes, and averted catastrophe. For his courage he earned a road position and enduring respect.
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