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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
2
The Daily Messenger notes strong property listings in Athens this spring with advertised lots priced to yield profits. It argues the market is advancing, and buyers can secure future gains, while condemning any plot to undermine Pattison’s victory and temperance measures.
From Thursdays Daily Messenger infirmary director John McLaughlin of Coolville was a business visitor today. Mrs J S Biddle of New Haven West Virginia visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Mohler. Mrs D H Thomas of Marietta visits Mr and Mrs Harry G Stalder. Nettie Weiher McGinley and two Hamilton children visit East State street family. A F E Moore family host to L V Reed and Virginia Dolly Gray Orville Reed of Terra Alta W Va. Dr and Mrs Wilson of Indianapolis visit D C Casta at Parkersburg West Virginia. may stay a few days.
Glen Ebon May 9 A house occupied by James White owned by the Sunday Creek Coal Company burned to ground about noon Tuesday. Fire started from a defective chimney and with no means to fight it the structure was destroyed except for the furniture which was removed from the site.
A promotional message extols liver health urging use of a medicine advertised as the sole safe and reliable remedy to purify blood aid digestion and prevent illness though it ends before naming the product.
Thedford's Black-Draught has stood for over 60 years as a trusted vegetable remedy. It gently acts on the liver and kidneys, does not irritate the bowels, and cures constipation while relieving congestion and purifying the system from bile. Price a quarter at all druggists and dealers. Test it.
Nelsonville owns a rising clay industry with capital boosted from 10000 to 75000 dollars. A. M. Magoon F. A. Freer and C. E. Jewett lead the Hocking Valley Fire Clay Company to build an 18 to 20 kiln plant manufacturing vitrified brick tiles and hollow blocks. About 200 acres of clay and coal sit ready for development.
In a probate court hearing at the Lynch office, John McClain of Alexander township filed an affidavit accusing his sister Effie McClain of lunacy. Judge Lynch discharged Effie, admonishing John for using the court to pursue personal greed amid family quarrels over loans and farm income. Public sentiment should curb such abuses, the judge implied.
An advocacy notice claims kidney disease increasingly affects women but offers Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the effective treatment. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Emma Sawyer of Conyers Georgia and notes free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Mr. F. W. Reynolds of Parkersburg and Miss Bessie Inskeep of Russellville were married in the Hotel Berry parlors at 7 o clock Thursday with Rev. Dr. W. L. Slutz officiating. Best man was James Rankin of Parkersburg, a train dispatcher for the Ohio River railroad. The couple departed on train No. 2 for Parkersburg to reside, with Reynolds employed as yardmaster. Frank Farrell of this city attended and hosted a wedding banquet.
The remains of Dr Edwin Kelly superintendent of Agnews Hospital near San Francisco were sent to Waterford Ohio and interred early this week. He was killed in the earthquake that wrecked the hospital. Formerly a physician at the Athens State Hospital. His wife survived.
The Sunny side Needle Club held its regular meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs. George K. McLaughlin as hostess. Eighteen members attended along with two guests, Mrs. Parker Carpenter and Mrs. L. V. Reed of Terra Alta, West Virginia. No program was planned. business occupied the afternoon as refreshments were served and enjoyed by all.
Science claims the moon has an atmosphere enabling some life forms, but not humans. The ad then touts Electric Bitters as a universal cure and tonic, claiming benefits for headaches biliousness malaria chills fever jaundice dyspepsia dizziness torpid liver kidney complaints general debility and female weaknesses with a sleep aid effect.
The Civic Improvement Association gathered in the Council Chamber on Friday evening and elected permanent officers. President S. N. Poston and a slate of vice presidents, secretaries, and committee chairs were named. The group aims to clean streets alleys and backyards, stressing public cooperation to achieve a flower filled town rather than cans and garbage.
Dr. U P White, longtime partner of Dr. J T Merwin in Athens, sells his share of Merwin and White and departs June 5 for Oklahoma. He will likely settle near Lawton, cites better climate for health and driving fatigue, and Merwin will continue the practice in Athens.
Mrs Almira A Jackson of Traverse City Michigan describes twenty years of kidney and liver trouble with severe pain numbness and insomnia before using Dean's Kidney Pills. After seven boxes bloating eased weight dropped 100 pounds sleep improved and kidney action stabilized. A free trial offer is available by mail from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with price 50 cents per box.
Sugar Creek residents Mr and Mrs J C Harvey visited J R Earich on Friday. Mrs Billa Kidwell and sons of Trimble were Sunday guests. Work started on E 8S Dent’s new home. J R Dade also improving his house. Nellie Linscott formed a music class. Emmett Earich spent Sunday at home. Lena Latimer of Hollister joined by Andrews and Wallace of Nelsonville on Monday. Mrs B B Allen visiting her mother at McArthur.
The ceremony took place at the home of Mr Abe Jordan J P Hebbardsville on Wednesday May 2. The groom Joseph E Herron of Waterloo, an enterprising farmer, married Ollie D Winget of Lee township. They begin housekeeping on Herrons farm one mile west of Marshfield as friends extend best wishes.
F M Chase of Cincinnati, a veteran traveling salesman, visited Athens. He recalls helping acquire the school bell fifty years ago and urges hanging the bell in the cupola of the new school building so its tones may ring for another fifty years.
A brief advertisement states Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets provide quick relief from bilious attacks. Sold by W. H. McKee and Barton Drug Co. in Athens and Chauncey.
Mrs Nellie Vorhees entertained guests Friday afternoon with a Pedro game at her Nelsonville home. Mrs N Hill won first prize and Mrs W W Poston took second. An elegant lunch was served with assistance from Garnet Spencer Bertha Davis and Bess Johnson.
A Kentucky man from Bugles reports that after a decade of piles he used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was permanently cured in less than a box. The product heals wounds burns and sores effectively and is sold by W H McKee, a local druggist.
The Athens County Deputy State Supervisors of Elections invites sealed bids for printing perforated ballots with round holes and facsimile signatures, binding in three books, numbering and sealing as required, for a May 26 1906 local option vote outside Buchtel and Nelsonville in York Township. Bids due May 19 1906 at 1 pm with bond for double the bid. bids may be rejected.
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