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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1903

Page

7

Ohio Briefs Highlight Alarming Arrests And Local Deals

Alliance police arrest a man with an eighteen inch steel jimmy dynamite fuse powder and caps in his pockets. Columbus sees Willis act fees paid by American Cereal Akron and a large tax valuation boost for Hocking Valley Railroad. Lanman plans employee summer vacations. Shaw aligns with Owens over tribal land transfers. Marysville reports snakes in hydrants prompting water inquiry. Canton and Batavia note McKinley memorial talks and a large tin plant. Freemont touts oldest mayor youngest firm claim and a 19 pound baby. Findlay reports a spate of assault with intent to kill. Local notices cover court actions, murders, a farm theft, and public works funding.

Alliance Howell Canton J. W. McCallum Jasper N. Y William R. Day McKinley Batavia—Loveland Freemont Chas. Andicover Findlay P. Q. Kemeter Benton Ridge

Skeleton found in Casstown linked to 60 year old murder case

Springfield workers unearthed a skeleton in Casstown near Troy, believed to shed light on a murder mystery from six decades ago. A peddler vanished after staying at Smith Sanderson’s inn, suggesting old foul play.

Springfield Bushnell Interruban Syndicate Casstown Troy Smith Sanderson

University of Ohio Downs Marietta in Baseball Clash

Ohio University defeated Marietta 9 to 1 as Gullum dominated the mound for the visitors struggled to hit. Marietta made one earned run on UU errors with Ireland and Gullum credited in hurting balance. Attendance was about 300 as Saint Louis Exposition ceremonies were deemed largely successful prompting calls for experienced help.

Marietta Ohio Universit

Trio of Marriages Staged by Lord Mayor in Probate Office

Lord Mayor Logan united three couples in the probate office on Saturday. Charles Bennett of Parkersburg and Josephine Stephen of Athens wed alongside Fred G. McLaid and Rodo Sherman of Marshfield. Wesley Tilley and Sarah A. Shingler, both of Carbondale, also joined in matrimony.

Logan Charles Bennett Parkersburg Josephine Stephen Athens Fred G. McLaid Rodo Sherman Marshfield Wesley Tilley Sarah A. Shingler Carbondale

K. and M. Excursion to Columbus Sunday May 17

The excursion departs Athens at 5:45 a.m. with a one dollar round trip fare. Return tickets are valid on the Columbus bound train at 6:25 p.m. the same day.

Athens Columbus Grandel C. F Irontor Hocking Valley R

Tight Squeeze Ends in Miracle Cure for Mrs Garrett

Mrs M O Garrett of Brazils Arkansas suffered a cerebro spinal ailment with paralysis and near death. After two doctors and months of decline a box of Dodds Kidney Pills was used and six boxes cured her completely. She can now do her own work and feels better than ever.

Brazils Ark Maylith M. O. Garrett Mr. Garrett Dodd

Doctor’s Bitter Cure Draws Praise in Local Note

Dr. T G Merritt of No Mehoopany PA reports a remarkable recovery after a stomach ulcer case. He prescribed Belcre Bitters, noting immediate improvement and 14 months without further attacks. Electric Bitters are advertised for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles at W H McKee’s.

T. G. Merritt No. Mehoopany Starling W. H. McKee’s

Cosmopolitan Chicago Brims With Diverse City Officials

Chicago showcases its cosmopolitan character with a native mayor and city officers from Poland Germany and Ireland. The mix highlights the diverse civic leadership shaping the metropolis.

Chicago

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Burns and Piles

An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as quick care for burns, sores, and skin irritations and claims it heals without scarring. It targets bleeding itching and protruding piles and lists Cline's Pharmacy as the seller.

DeWitt Cline

No title available for the fragment

A fragment notes an epigram about wives and architects and remarks that some women must undertake thankless building tasks without materials. The line implies gendered labor and societal expectations without detailing a specific event or source.

Cure Indigestion and Catarrh Claim From Test Results

Recent experiments using X rays show catarrh of the stomach stems from repeated indigestion. An ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy that digests foods, cures indigestion, and prevents stomach catarrh, sold by Cline's Pharmacy. The Postmaster General Payne notes Mr Robb was appointed temporary attorney general for the post office department not to set a thief to catch a thief.

Cline Payne Mr. Robb Post Office Department

Startling Test of Bucklen Arnoldia Slaver Cure

J A Galledge of Verbena Alabama was twice in the hospital from a severe case of piles causing 24 tumors. Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly arrested inflammation and cured him. It conquers aches and kills pain. 25c at W H McKe Druggist.

J. A. Galledge Verbena Ala Bucklen W. H. McKe

J Pierpont Morgan Seen as Incentive to Older Men

The article notes J Pierpont Morgan at sixty six, crediting much of his success to achievements after turning sixty. It highlights how his later career milestones inspire aging men to persevere and seek continued achievement.

J. Pierpont Morgan

The Wastes of the Body and a Digestive Cure

A discussion of bodily waste and the need for digestion to sustain health, asserting that Kodol Dyspepsia enables stomach and digestive organs to process food into blood for tissue rebuilding. It claims Kodol cures indigestion and dyspepsia and promotes it as a spring tonic sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline

Missouri Baking Powder Battle Over Glory of Missouri Mules

A muddled clash of pride pits Missouri baking powder against the Missouri mules in the Boer War era controversy, claiming to cloud the celebrated deeds of the state’s troops.

Missouri

German Press Hints on U S Friendship

The president asserts Germany’s professed friendship for the United States is sincere and hopes the German press will take the hint. The remark reflects wartime diplomacy and cross nation sentiment.

Germany United States

Marietta Columbus & Cleveland R Short Line Route

Marietta Columbus and Cleveland routes connect to Toledo Chicago and all points in the northwest. Good connections at Columbus and Toledo for western and northwestern destinations. Through parlor cars between Marietta Columbus and Toledo on train no 5. General Sept. E. Finch, Gen. Pass. Agt.

Fast Mail St. Louis New York Parkersger Chillicothe Limited Express Parkersburg Cortes W. R. Moore O.P. McCarry G.P A. Cincinnatil Marietta Columbus Toledo Chicago Points Northwest Tralia

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