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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
2
The piece contrasts support for direct voting in nominations with a Tennessee style direct primary success and Ohio interest, then shifts to a prolonged report debunking mad dog rumors in Warren, Albany and surrounding areas, noting lack of rabies and public scare effects and urging practical matters like farming.
A vintage promotion touts a torpid liver causing many ills and urges periodic cleansing. It endorses DeWitt's Little Early Risers as reliable effective pleasant pills that never gripe, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The marriage will be held at 6 o'clock this evening at the bride's mother's home in Washington Pennsylvania. Miss Irene McCarthy is known in Athens and has lived with the Prestons and in Logan before returning to Pennsylvania. The groom, from Greenfield Ohio, is a Wooster alumnus and has just completed the theological program at Princeton University.
W. E. Day has been hospitalized at Grant Hospital for several weeks undergoing an appendicitis operation. He returned home Friday and reports the operation was successful. He is able to be around part of the time and expects a full recovery soon.
Logan May 18 A L Hyson landlord of the Denot Hotel and traveling representative of Henry Turkopp Commission House of Columbus was drowned in the Hocking river near Falls Mills just above the city. The body was recovered about ten o clock after he went fishing with two companions and a dog. Hyson a native of Zaleski was popular with his patrons and traveling public. His wife’s maiden name was Bell Coates attended village schools and was popular among friends. Mrs Golden, a close friend, travelled to Logan after the accident.
Hon. A. G. Comings of Oberlin Ohio emerges as the leading Republican for secretary of state. A veteran of the 74th and 75th General Assemblies he is known statewide for his long public service and leadership roles in municipal affairs.
Twenty two graduates will receive the Bachelor's degree at the College Commencement on June 21. About thirty three students will receive degrees from other departments of the University. This is the largest class ever graduated from OU and a sign of growth for the university authorities.
Miss Abby F. Barrows of Nelsonville Ohio shares how Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound eased her female disorders from long hours standing and irregular periods The article praises Mrs Pinkham daughter in law of Lydia E Pinkham for twenty five years offering free advice to sick women and invites readers to correspond with her in Lynn Massachusetts
Reports say at least 70 saloons will operate under the Aikin law in Athens County after licensing begins. A $1,000 annual license yields about $70,000, nearly double the prior revenue from 116 saloons at $350 each. Applications must be filed by May 28 with half the yearly license due by June 20. late filings require prorated payment with a minimum $200.
In Glouster on May 19 L F Carpenter J P Reynolds Colonel Tutt and Solicitor Juniper of the Nelsonville Athens and Glouster Traction company pushed a traction line. They secured property owner signatures for the right of way and the council granted a franchise with the condition to build a new bridge across Sunday Creek at full street width. The company offered a 24 foot bridge or to bear half the cost of a 50 foot bridge or relocate the old bridge for exclusive use, but the council rejected these terms and the franchise was refused.
The Ath ens State Hosp ital board held a regular session with Hon Chris Moxxee attending his first meeting from Neobie county. Several candidates for Mr Carpenter s position were named including Jesse W Gabriel of Logan and others from Washington D H Marietta Moxahala and Noble county but no decision was reached.
O K A L Brown of near Jacksonville testified before the grand jury last Tuesday. He, a farmer and first class citizen, reported examining buds of cherries, apples, pears, and peaches and predicted a good fruit crop. He added that if other localities show as well, Athens County may have another strong year.
Professor D J Evans reports a telegram from Rev Elmer Dent Hartford Conn graduate of Ohio University Class 88 accepting to speak during commencement week and deliver the Alumni address on Tuesday June 19. He is well known here and among OU classmates and friends.
An 1890s advertisement claims deaths from appendicitis fall as use of Dr Kings New Life Pills rises. It promises quick and painless relief from constipation and related ills, pledges strength and vigor after use, and notes the product is guaranteed by druggist W H McKee at 25 cents.
Francis B Henry left Thursday for Saltville Virginia to take a position as assistant chemist at a soda manufacturing firm with a good salary. The move comes after advice from Dr Bently who knows the establishment's chief chemist. Henry is the youngest son of Charles Henry and brother of Dr J L Henry, a 1904 Ohio University graduate. Saltville is a thriving western Virginia town on the N and W Railroad rich in agriculture.
Mr Absolom Ackard died at the state hospital Wednesday night from tuberculosis at age 70. He had been an inmate of the institution for 28 years. The remains were shipped to Waverly for burial.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to aid digestion when the stomach struggles. It claims after each meal it digests food, reducing belching sour stomach and flatulence and leaves the stomach “sweet” with sale through Cline's Pharmacy.
Scotch Collie puppies offered for sale at Edward Evans address in Nelsonville Ohio. Listing notes age 4 weeks and availability as of May 17. Potential buyers urged to contact the supplier.
A. C. Sprague of Normal Illinois describes two years of kidney and back pain and inability to ride or sleep. After using three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills he reports full recovery, good sleep, and renewed mobility. A free trial offer is available by mail from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Sold by dealers at fifty cents per box.
L. B. Na pier of Bugles Ky claims ten year pile suffering ended after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He says less than a box cured him permanently. The advertisement promises to heal wounds burns and sores like magic and lists 25 cents at W. H. McKee druggist.
C. D. Hopkins and H. G. Stalder have bought land adjacent to The Hocking Mining Company plant at Carbondale and will construct houses to lease to the company for miner use. Construction will start once labor and material contracts are arranged.
Glouster May 21 The following officers were elected to the District Cabinet of the Epworth League Marietta District at the convention in Glouster May 17 and 18 1906 President Rev William Sheldon Marietta First Vice President Miss Besse Curfman Glouster Second Vice President Miss Florence Hickman Nelsonville Third Vice President Mrs C L Pixley Marietta Fourth Vice President Miss Sarah Winters McArthur Junior League Superintendent Mrs Garnet Darby Marietta Secretary Harry Williamson Marietta Treasurer Tom Pride Belpre
A patent medicine claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the best for bowel complaints surpassing wealth claims. It suits both children and adults, never fails, and can be mixed with water and sugar to taste. sold by W. H. McKee.
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