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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1904

Page

6

Local notes from Lot ttp ridge and area report visits and a nearby fire

The Lot ttp ridge column records visits by John Stout family Leander Stout and wife Chester area tasks Miss Lizzie Day Bell exchange Athens and other residents with Sunday gatherings at several homes. A fire destroyed a storage building 80 feet from a house, causing about 50 worth of loss before salvage efforts and aid arrived. Ira Brawley returns home from Pennsylvania for a visit.

John Stout Leander Stout Chester Josie Caldwell Myrta Kincade The Lizzie Day Bell Exchange Athens Charlie Bond

Little Early Risers Liver Pills Claim Quick Relief

Advertises Little Early Risers pills as a cure for diliousness constipation sick headache jaundice malaria and liver troubles. Claims the pills are pleasant strengthening and preferable to various laxatives and cathartics and notes sale by Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline

Judson Briefs and Local Notes

Alden Buck’s infant Anna slowly recovers from illness. J L Evans brief business trip to Athens. Local interest grows in fishing with many large catches. Quince Carsey moves into Louis Darsey’s former house. Eight Judson High pupils attend Boxwell exam at Athens. three passed. John Hawk and family attend baptizing at Mechanicsburg. Farmers endure crop prospects gloom. many behind on work. Aaron McGrath leaves for Nelsonville to work on railroad. Hiram Frost overhauls and improves his house.

Alden Buck Anna J. L. Evans Athens Quince Carsey Louis Darsey Judson High School Boxwell John Hawk Mechanicsburg Aaron McGrath Nelsonville Hiram Frost

German Syrup Credited With Saving Consumptives

The note claims Bos s German Syrup cures cold throat and lung trouble and keeps consumptives alive. It cites Athens Ohio residents using the product and urges readers to ask their druggist about the 25 and 75 cent bottles. E R Lash, Athens.

Athens Ohio Bos E. R. Lash

Frosty morning reports minor damage and loss

A frost on the morning of the 16th preceded news of Mrs. Jennie Grosvenor suffering a loss on Thursday night last week. A small building located about

Jennie Grosvenor

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Cline's Pharmacy

Cline's Pharmacy recommends Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to customers, arguing digestion causes ill health and that the product digests foods, cures indigestion and stomach disorders, and acts as a tissue building tonic for renewed health and vitality.

Cline

Judson society reorganizes and town notes

Judson notes recount a Friday reorganization of the Judson literary society electing Lincoln Trion as president J B Christman as vice president Rice Kimes secretary G W Christman treasurer and George Starkey janitor H F Dillinger assistant janitor A new dehorning machine by Christman and Dillinger is praised Willow Creek defeats Shottown in a Friday ball game with strong pitching by Dillinger and Trion A dog raid on Hiram Mansfield’s sheep causes minor damage Chas Douglas travels to Kansas for health James Dailey suffers a chest blow while catching the Willow Creek game A P Reeder buys the farm once owned by Rice Kimer possession June 1 Kimer joins G W Christman’s blacksmith shop N E Christman plans to open a coal mine near Judson A coal shortage is noted for Lodi

Judson Literary Society Lincoln Trion J.B. Christman Rice Kimes G. W. Christman George Starkey H. F. Dillinger Willow Creek Shottown Hiram Mansfield Chas. Douglas Kansas Albert Frost Athens James Dailey A. P. Reeder Rice Kimer Kimer Kimes & Moore N. E. Christman Judson Lodi

Richard Grenhow Cured of Rheumatism by Dodds Kidney Pills

Kirkland Illinois May 9 Richard Grenhow reports a severe rheumatic pain in his left leg that prevented walking more than a few rods. He describes years of agony until using Dodds Kidney Pills, which he credits with eliminating all pain after fourteen boxes and says he feels better than in 25 years.

Dodd’s

Expert Optician Expands Services In Local Parlor

D. C. Cornwell & Co announces a new capability to correct all errors of refraction with an expert optician in charge. The parlor will feature the latest instruments for eye correction and invites the public to consult or discuss eye issues, with the specialist permanently located there.

D. C. Cornwell & Co

Painting and wallpaper services advertised in Albany area

Local notice offers painting and paper hanging services by James Rositter from Albany Ohio with a home phone contact. Also an unrelated health advisory from a western town warns residents to refrain from kissing. Jacob Brand and Eamonn in Marietta provide contact details for tan bark buyers with prices stated.

Board of Health James Rositter Albany Ohio

Local social notes from Albany and surrounding towns

Albany and nearby communities share social visits and family updates. Guests include Mr and Mrs F M Moore and daughter Lucy with Wm Jack family, Mr and Mrs Joshua Spencer of Nelsonville, Miss Ora Duffee from Marshfield, Miss Jennie Kurtz and Frank Kurtz of Athens, James Duffee of Athens, Hany McKinstry of Athens, R Jones constructing a six room house on Wilkes street, and R G Wells recovering after a long illness.

F. M. Moore Lucy Joshua Spencer Nelsonville Wm. Jack and Family San Ora Duffee Marshfield J.H. Duffee Jennie Kurtz Frank Kurtz Athens Mariah Vorhes Mary McElroy James Duffee Hany McKinstry E. A. Brown R. Jones Wilkes Street R. G. Wells

Summer excursion fares from St Louis and Chicago 1904

Union Pacific offers daily travel June 1 to September 30 with return by October 31. Fares from St Louis 25.00 and Chicago 30.00 with lower rates from other points. Inquiries to W. H. Conor at 53 East Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio.

Union Pacific St. Louis Chicago W. H. Conor East Fourth St Cincinnati Ohio

Ohio Supreme Court finds obstreperous mother-in-law no joke

Ohio justices rule on a case involving a difficult mother-in-law and family dispute. The decision clarifies legal boundaries in a domestic matter affecting custody or residence arrangements.

Ohio Supreme Court

Miss Charlotte Kaler Dies After Illness at Home

The death of Miss Charlotte R. Kaler daughter of Mrs Sarah Kaler occurred Sunday night at her university terrace home after a long tuberculosis illness. She leaves her mother a sister Miss Mary Kaler a brother Watson Kaler in the U S navy. Funeral Tuesday at 2 at the Presbyterian church with Dr G Walton King presiding. interment in the new cemetery. Attending from distance were several relatives and Judge David W Jones of Marietta.

Charlotte R. Kaler Sarah Kaler University Terrace Kaler Miss Kaler Mary Kaler Tippecanoe City Watson Kaler United States Navy Delaware Ohio University Athens High School Mary Presbyterian Church G. Walton King New Cemetery Herb Poston Nelsonville David W. Jones Marietta

New Way to Sell Medicine at McKee's Drug Store

McKee's Drug Store guarantees digestion products Mi-o-na Nature's Cure or Dyspepsia with every package and offers a guarantee bond as part of a new sales arrangement.

McKee’s

Guaranteed bond offer for Mi-o-na refund on empty box

A notice invites buyers to obtain a signed guarantee by W H McKee pledging to refund the purchase price if Mi o na fails to cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles upon return of the empty 50 cent box.

W.H. McKees

Mi o na dyspepsia cure offered with bond guarantee

W H McKee offers Mi o na with every 50c box and guarantees a refund if it fails to meet claims. The ad asks those with dyspepsia headache distress after meals dizzy feelings loss of appetite or weight loss to try Mi o na at McKee's Drug Store at no risk if the product does not deliver.

W. H. McKee McKee’s

Hamilton and Miss Wray Wed in Athens Ceremony

The marriage of G. J. Hamilton and Miss Ethel E. Wray occurred here Saturday with Mayor Logan officiating. The couple, residents of Athens, begin married life together.

G.J. Hamilton Ethel E. Wray Logan Mrs. Hamilton Athens

Central Union Telephone Company Spends Locally

Since January 1 the Central Union Telephone company has invested over five thousand dollars in Ath ens and nearby areas for line construction. The funds circulated through local channels of trade, reflecting well on the company as a home industry.

Central Union Telephone Company Athens

Notice to the Boys Warns Against Jumping on Street Vehicles

Bower Bros alert boys and parents that no responsibility will be assumed for injuries if children jump on omnibuses hacks and transfer wagons while in motion. The warning emphasizes street safety and liability.

Said Vs. Bower Bros

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