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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1904
Page
3
Athens column records friends and relatives visiting Columbus, Nelsonville, and Amesville, with notable travel by Dr. C. B. McDougall to Cleveland and Prof. Henry G. Williams speaking at Thornville. Other items note Otto Barth's naphta launch, church funeral, and a celebratory train reception near Los Angeles.
At the Cleveland county Republican convention held Saturday, bitter factional fights necessitated police to preserve order amid a chaotic scene.
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe pile outbreak with 24 tumors. After doctors failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve halted inflammation and brought relief. Sold by W H McKee's Druggist with a price of 25 cents.
Mrs J T Latz died when a piano box fell while she gathered eggs, catching her neck between the lid and the edge and strangling her.
The article warns that shops stock many imitations of Perry Davis Painkiller to ride on its fame. It touts the product as an unfailing remedy for roughs colds and bronchitis and cautions buyers to ensure they get the genuine article. It also notes Prussia has 2033 associations of atenographers with 51291 members.
Brief item notes guidance to readers to consult Agents of Ohio Central Lines before proceeding with any actions related to the St. Louis Exposition. It emphasizes obtaining authoritative details from the railroad firm for accurate information.
Edward Schioss of Athens and Anna May Gilmore of Nelsonville wed in Nelsonville's Catholic church on a Wednesday evening last week. Rev. Father Boden officiated at 8 o'clock. bridesmaid Alice Mulligan and best man Will McLean attended. The couple, popular locals, began housekeeping on East State Street after their arrival on the Hocking Valley train.
Six year old Morrison Brown, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Brown of Lancaster, fell eighty feet from a cliff at Mt Pleasant while on a picnic. He suffered a fractured skull and paralysis on one side but regained consciousness after surgery and shows signs of recovery. A stranger, Charles Strait, witnessed the fall and alerted rescuers. The incident occurred amid a scene of local home furniture ads and sale items following the report.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern with the Toledo and Ohio Central enter the Chicago bound passenger market from southern West Virginia. A sleeping car service now runs Charleston to Chicago via Ohio Central and Lake Shore, letting Chicago travelers ride through without changing cars. B&O faces least impact. C&O and N&W lose some riders as C&O requires a change in Cincinnati and N&W at Columbus-Post or Pittsburgh.
Postmaster Sheppard of Nelsonville sees a raise from $1700 to $1800. New Lexington gains from $1500 to $1600, Logan from $2000 to $2100, and McConnellville increases from $1700 to $31800.
G F Carter of Atlanta Georgia testifies that a box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured his piles after a physician's advice. He endorses the salve for instant relief and universal use on skin sores burns wounds and eczema. Sold by local druggists.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best tonic for maintaining the even balance of health. It claims the medicine prevents sickness by sustaining appetite, energy, and endurance and parallels the old saying a stitch in time saves nine.
Local ad promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic that cleanses the body and absorbs poisons. Text promises restoration and lasting health through tea or tablets, priced at 35 cents, available at Cline's Pharmacy.
Hocking Excursions lists sale dates May 3 and 17 June 7 and 21 July 5 and 19 August 2 and 16 September 6 and 20 October 4 and 18 November 1 and 15 1904. National Association conventions include North Central states in Pittsburg May 17-19 and National Baptist Anniversary in Cleveland May 16-24. Odd Fellows Grand Lodge in Youngstown May 17-21 with return limits and member verification. Tickets with reduced fares apply.
Probate Judge suspends publication for the parties to May 28 1904 at 10 oclock A M for the estates and guardianships of J M Noble Bessie Higgins Gladys Danford Estella Harris Charing Haes with A A Nease and Samuel L McOune named as administrator and guardian respectively.
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