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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
2
A survey of local opinions covers baseball spending and public issues. It cites Marietta College athletes, lessons from Osler on drug use, a call for decency in an upcoming election, and Abe Ruef’s guilty plea and political corruption implications discussed by the Toledo Blade.
After a volatile clash, Ohio Republicans show cool judgment as Dick and Brown fail to rally voters for Taft or Foraker. Cox, a discredited boss, is dismissed while voters scrutinize motives. The rank and file prefer stability over the contentious leadership shuffle.
Our little boy had eczema for five years and two doctors said hopeless due to lung involvement. After trying other doctors with no benefit, Electric Bitters cured him after several bottles. Guaranteed at McKee's Drug Store, 50c.
A fire started in the second floor office of Dr. W. B. Dailey in the Athens National Bank building shortly after noon on Friday. A gas jet left burning may have ignited rubber tubing, burning the table and window casing. Dr. Scott Allen and a janitor extinguished it. Damage described as slight with no fire department alarm.
A vintage ad claims Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup eases cold and coughs by laxative action that promotes bowel movement while soothing throat irritation and bronchial inflammation. It highlights honey and tar, child appeal, and compliance with the Pure Food and Drug Law, sold at Cline's Pharmacy.
A rambling column blends humor and local color as residents joke about the dry country, churchgoers, garden realms, and familiar figures. Anecdotes reference Hotel Berry, Athens, Luhrig, and General Grosvenor with light satire on social mores and weather.
Thomas J. Morris aged 67 died quietly this morning after a two year illness from heart trouble. He leaves a wife and six children and long service in Athens as constable and city official. A Civil War veteran, he enlisted in 1862 from Meigs county and served in Company B, 92d Ohio. He survived many battles including Missionary Ridge and the March to the Sea. He belonged to Columbus Golden Post No. 89, G A R. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Mothers who have experienced this distressing ailment are told a cure may be effected by applying Chamberlain's Salve as soon as the child is done nursing. Wipe it off with a clean cloth before the nurse. Available from W. H. McKee E. R. Laan Athena 954 Barton Drug Co Chamcey.
Miss Mary Bobo entertained a number of friends at her Palmer street home Friday evening with contests and amusements. Miss Nora Chainey won the first prize while Miss Beatrix Fenzel received the consolation prize. The gathering adjourned at ten o'clock.
Key West patrolman Mr. Sollarry Curry says rheumatism plagued him for over two years until Chamberlain's Pain Balm was rubbed on. He notes pain nearly disappeared overnight and fully faded after about two weeks with no trouble in three months. Sold by Athens and Chauncey druggists.
A Messenger reporter records Bill Thompson declaring his plan to vote wet in a local dry vote. He jokes about his past alcohol use and recalls Athens when the area was dry, mentioning Flaky Brown and Hal Woods in a humorous anecdote.
Great interest centers on upstate coal circles as Sunday Creek announces leadership changes. H. H. Heiner is expected to succeed John H. Winder as president, with D. E. Thomas or others considered for Roan’s successor. F. C. Bryan likely becomes vice president and E. E. Heiner listed as prospective successor to Bryan. A meeting to formalize the changes is set for next Monday.
For a third of a century Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised as a reliable cure. It is noted as pleasant when mixed with water and sugar. Available from W. H. McKee B. R. Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
William A. Pierce a 29 year old barber of Newington weds Lulu Martin a 19 year old resident of Luhrig in a formal permit to wed notice. The notice records their ages and hometowns as part of the marriage filing.
President and Mrs. Alston Ellis entertained the active chapters of Pi Beta Phi and Phi Delta Theta at their South Congress Street home on Saturday evening. The group enjoyed progressive Pedro, Edith Eaton and Will Connett won proficiency prizes, then refreshments followed by music and socializing.
The university Science Club met Saturday evening at Prof. L J Addicott's home. Prof Addicott presented the major paper and Mr Blackstone the minor. The next meeting will be given by student members and held sometime in June.
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