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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
3
A testimonial letter from Mrs. C F Lewis of Biddeford Maine describes severe stomach distress and dizziness followed by use of Vinol. After three bottles the writer reports regained energy and ability to attend duties. The advertisement claims Vinol acts directly on digestive organs to supply necessary elements for the body and offers a refund if the claim is overstated.
A mosaic of vignettes including a New England doctor with cemetery-adjacent home, a child who washes hands only after breakfast, pimples treated with armien, and a distracted telegraph message from India. It also cites Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson and references global events from England to Central America.
Mrs G A Carbaugh visits relatives in Buchtel this week. Miss Mand Koons and Miss Inez Koons of Columbus stay with Dr Koons family Sunday. Mrs Minnie Stone visits friends in Johnstown this week. Mr Koch and Mr Robert Dust among friends in Columbus Sunday. Miss Lina Linnell visited friends in Columbus last Monday and Tuesday. Mrs Geo Rambo left for Cincinnati Monday as Rathbone Sisters delegate to the Knights of Pythias convention. Mrs J D Lottridge attended Pleasant City for nephew Grover German's death. Grover, youngest son of S W German, was killed in a mine incident. Fred Oldroyd of Columbus a guest of James Cow and family last Sunday. Mrs D F Bowe and Miss Hattie Campbell, visiting here, left for Toledo then Seattle to join Mr Bowe, telegraph operator, in Washington. Sanford Headley of O S U and two classmates visited his parents Sunday.
A testimonial from Elizabeth Caine of Fond du Lac Wisconsin praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health after eight months of suppressed menstruation and general debility. The letter urges other ill young women to seek the remedy and write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Mrs L Mathews of Athens visited L Graham's family several days last week. John Lyons and wife of Athens spent the latter part of the week with Mr and Mrs J P Mingus. Mrs D D Hoisington visited friends at Stewart on Saturday. Mrs Sarah Haislet visited relatives at Athens the latter part of the week. Charles Brown of Trimble visited his uncle R Sutton for several days. Boxwell commencement exercises set for May 31 at 1 PM at the M E church with public consigny invited. Harry Fulton of the B and O S W spent Sunday at home. Dana D B Webster visited friends near Athens Sunday evening. On May 23 Bir Arnold A Laws and Miss Sylvia May Love quietly married in a surprise ceremony performed by Esquire Poston with a few friends and relatives present. The newlyweds Mr and Mrs Lonas receive the best wishes of the community.
South Canaan district notes report Mrs. O H Butts slowly recovering from illness. Lena Hill hosts Miss Helen Sherritt of Mainsville. A quiet May 21 wedding unites Miss Lavinna Lonas and Mr Frank Dye at the bride’s home with Mr Sir A Poston officiating. Community updates include visitors, travel plans, and schooling mentions amid local happenings.
A Union officer recounts a Cuba reconnaissance mission before the war with Spain. He hides a crucial letter in his vest, disguises his identity, and narrowly avoids capture as Cuban and Spanish forces test his cover. He is questioned by a Spanish commander who seeks proof of identity and trials of trust. The tale ends with a burning worry over the fate of the fragile letter.
Denis D. Rodman recounts a tense scene where the narrator hides a crucial letter, fears discovery, and crafts a desperate plan to burn evidence. A pursuit by guards, a staged distraction, and a narrow escape from Cuba follow, with years of imprisonment endured before finally vanishing from the island.
The text touts Perry Davis Painkiller as a prompt treatment for vomiting, purging, and diarrhea including cholera morbus dysentery and other bowel troubles. It also notes a ripon racecourse spring water with epsom salts and mentions milk qualities and a 160 year old Japanese larch sold in London for about 40 dollars equivalent.
TE Publishers and International Art Co offer subscribers a memorial crayon portrait of President with wife and mother, full size 22 by 28 inches, plus a memorial sheet with two hymns. Portrait is valued at $5 in art stores. mail order requires a 25 cent coupon and payment.
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