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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
7
A compilation of city notes reports Dunnkirk and Tippecanoe fires causing large losses, a fatal canal accident at Akron, a delusion tremens suicide at Lisbon, and varied legal actions and civic events in counties including Lorain Ironton and Columbus.
Spring needs outside aid as winter drains vigor with debility nerves coughs and lung troubles. Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil with lime and soda is described as an alterative revitalizer and reconstructor that repairs waste and restores vitality with no grease.
Will Shuter, a four year old printer, died by suicide Wednesday night in a Portsmouth hotel. He had worked briefly at the Messenger & Herald after coming from Parkersburg. In Portsmouth he showed strong affection for the women he met and planned to marry upon returning to Parkersburg.
An advertisement extols Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for nervous dyspepsia caused by overwork. It cites stomach exhaustion, poor digestion, and related symptoms, plus a testimonial from Walter Josten of Athens who reports improved nerves and digestion after use. Pills sell for 50 cents a box with the physician’s portrait on each package.
A Paris newspaper prints a personal ad from a young woman who lost a leg in an accident. She seeks an honorable gentleman of good presence and position who has faced a similar misfortune and wishes to marry.
Heavy rain across Athens county Thursday night brought relief to farmers but harmed crops. Unplowed corn ground remained dry, strawberry growers faced disappointing yields, and fruit quality was small and inferior. Hay and wheat suffered, likely lowering overall production and possible lighter yields than normal.
Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa recounts a startling test where Electric Bitters cured a patient with violent stomach hemorrhages due to ulceration. The patient improved from the first dose and has had no attack in 14 months. The product is guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles and costs 3 cents at W H McKee's.
In a rare private meeting at the New York penitentiary the inmates unanimously resolved to forgo chaplain services. They cited alleged cruelty by the chaplain to his young daughter as the reason for the protest, signaling a rare public display of dissent within the prison.
Classified ad offers a four room house with cellar barn and out-buildings on 15 acres. Water from a spring and orchard nearby. Good road to Albany about 21 miles. Contact P Cooley Albany May 28.
Teachers' Examination advertised for Athens and Glouster on July 4 will be held at those places on July 3. The note comments on public publicity of post office scandals and condemns secrecy and whitewashing as harming the party.
J A Galledge of Verbena Ala suffered a severe pile case with 24 tumors. Doctors failed, but Bucklen's Arnica Slave stopped inflammation and cured him. The ad claims instant relief and pain killing at W H MeKe’s Druggist.
A chestnut-era advertisement explains that every seven days body tissue wastes, and proper digestion is essential. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is claimed to enable digestion and assimilation of food to rebuild tissue, cure indigestion and dyspepsia, and act as a spring tonic sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
A chamber maid refused to tidy the bed used by Booker Washington, drawing unique notoriety and igniting debate over lecture venues and dime museum associations in the city.
Citizens react to the decision to promote Minister Herbert Bowen in the diplomatic service. The action aims to recognize his long service and expertise.
Marietta to Columbus and Toledo via Through Parlor Cars extend to Chicago and points in the northwest. Good connections at Columbus and Toledo for west and northwest destinations. Train No. et teee RIDD dea Cass, EK. E. FINCH, Gen. Pass. Agt.
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