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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1905

Page

3

Local News Briefs and Social Notes

Zelda A. A. Cooley suffers a painful leg injury when a horse fell on him while watering. J. F. Wood advances road improvements in districts 17 and 20, praised by travelers. Mrs. Blanche Woodyard of Fayette City and her three children visit her parents here. Frank Lowther endures a serious sciatic rheumatism attack. Isaac Robinson ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. Eva Russ visits relatives in Pomeroy and Letart West Virginia for three weeks, returning Sunday. John P. Cooley works at Floodwood for Sunday Creek Coal as electrician and engineer. Nellie Lowther attends the Maccabees convention at Nelsonville, returns Friday.

A. A. Cooley J. F. Wood Wood Blanche Woodyard Fayette City Frank Lowther Isaac Robinson Eva Russ Pomeroy and Letart West Virginia John P. Cooley Floodwood Sunday Creek Coal Company Nelie Lowther the Maccabees Nelsonville

Preparation and Early Colds Promote Readiness

In times of war and peace the text urges readiness and the value of preparation. It emphasizes treating a cold early to shorten illness and highlights Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a widely used cure, sold by W. H. McKee and Barton Drug Co. in Chauncey, Ohio.

W. H. McKee and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio

Wingett Chapel Visitors and Illness Update

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Blake of Pasadena California visited their niece Mrs Ollie Wingett and family Saturday. Mrs Margaret Laughlin is quite ill. A Winget of the Town House and Mrs Ollie Winget attended the funeral of their brother in law Geo W Troutman in Bourneville. Troutman was formerly Miss Mattie Winget.

W. W. Blake Pasaden Cal Ollie Wingett Margaret Laughlin A. Winget Ollie Winget Bourneville Geo. W. Troutman Troutman Mattie Winget

Purgative Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement

R.8 Webster & Co. of Adora Ontario declares Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets strong for adults yet mild for children and free from griping. Sold by W. H. McKee's drug store and Barton Drug Co. in Chauncey Ohio.

Chamberlain Webster & Co Adora Ontario Canada W. H. McKee Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio

Wolfe Plains Social Roundup of Local Visits

Miss Winnie and Maggie Stage and Mrs Flora McHarg were entertained at Mrs J W Matheny's home near Hebbardsville. Mrs Guy Cooley of Athens visited sister Mrs H E Stage. H M Barker and family stayed with relatives at Nelsonville. Mrs Amanda Hysel and Miss Ida Campbell visited friends in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Fletcher Hawk and Mrs J Hawk were guests in Nelsonville.

Winnie Maggie Stage Flora McHarg J. W. Matheny Hebbardsville Guy Cooley Athens H. E. Stage H. M. Barker Nelsonville Amanda Hysel Ida Campbell Columbuas Fletcher Hawk J. Hawk

Aaron Brown Moves to Pike Valley and Local Moves

Aaron Brown takes over a house vacated by Chas Kelley and will work for E G Angell this year. Nora Kelly returns from Guysville visiting Blanche Starkey. Mrs Anna Hooper of Athens visits brother E G Angell. Eldon Kinney and wife visit Mr and Mrs A K Newman. Grandma Mulligan remains sick. Oliver Ballinger and spouse visit Sand Ridge with daughter Effie. Chas Kelley and Aaron Brown share Sunday visit. Dr Phillips travels to Marion and plans to bring wife soon. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for indigestion and other pains at 35c. Cline Pharmacy.

Aaron Brown Chas. Kelley E. G. Angell Nora Kelly Guysvile Blanche Starkey Anna Hooper Athens Oliver Ballinger Sand Ridge Effie Long Run Martha Wilson Dr. Phillips Marion

Residence Built at South Canaan and Local Church Dedication

Chas Kincade completed a new residence in South Canaan soon to be occupied. Daisy Stalder of Marietta visited O Stalder. Anna Poston of Gapsville visited friends. Our school progresses under Maude Ruth. Rev J E Seaman delivered a sermon. Next Sunday the U B church at Tuppers Plains will be dedicated with Elder R A Hitt officiating.

Chas. Kincade Daisy Stalder Marietta O. Stalder Anna Poston Gapsville South Canaan Maude Ruth J. E. Seaman U. B Tuppers Plains R. A. Hitt

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad Promises Quick Digestion

An advertisement asserts that undigested food harms the body and that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all food regardless of stomach condition. It claims relief from belching heartburn sour stomach indigestion and heart palpitations and lists Cline's Pharmacy as the seller.

Cline

Local visitors and departures in Beebe and Athens

Miss Brubaker of Pittsburg has returned home after visiting Beebe. Miss Rosa Cook and her brother Elbert of Pittsburg were guests of relatives. H. M. Crippen and J. M. Crippen hosted relatives in Athens. The funeral of nephew Wm. J. Doan was attended by Ivan Cook. Lenna Doan of Athens recently visited. Mr and Mrs Arthur Wolfe of Athens were guests here last week.

Brubaker Pittsburg Rosa Cook Elbert H. M J. M. Crippen Athens Wm. J. Doan Lenna Doan Arthur Wolfe Ivan Cook

Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup

An old time advertised remedy claims to clear throat and lungs and move bowels to cure colds. Marketed as the mother’s friend for children and favored for croup and whooping cough. Sold by Cline’s Pharmacy.

Kennedy Cline

Pattison and Herrick clash over Ohio state institutions

Charles Dick accuses Gov. Herrick and challenger Pattison of partisan plans to overhaul benevolent and reform institutions. He cites past Democratic actions, notes increased inmate numbers yet lower per capita costs, and defends the merit system under Herrick. Dick urges voters to favor merit-based administration and keep Republicans in power.

John M. Pattison Ohio House Ohio Senate Ohio Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo Dayton Athens Massillon Gallipolis Mansfield Lancaster Delaware Sandusky Madison Xenia Pattison Herrick Republican Party Chrles Dick

Weatherby visitors and churchgoers noted in Athens area

Mr and Mrs Charles Weatherby were business visitors in Athens Saturday. Homer Davis moved his family to Langsville after sawing timber nearby. Rev Samuel Poston is not improving. Peter Finsterwald of Athens attended church at Graham's Chapel Sander. Mr and Mrs Samuel Frost visited Amos Holland and family Sunday at Lysander.

Charles Weatherby Athens Urday Homer Davis Langsville Samuel Poston Peter Finsterwald Graham's Chapel Sandar Samuel Frost Amos Holland Lysander

A Teacher's Testimony on Diabetes and Dodd's Pills

In Hinton Kentucky on October 30th special report, E J Thompson a local school teacher claims Diabetes is curable. He says two doctors diagnosed Diabetes after kidney troubles but after using Dodds Kidney Pills he recovered full health and credits the remedy.

Hinton E. J. Thompson Thompson Dodd Dodds

Women and pain relief from Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea

A satirical ad suggests a wife should humor her husband but warns pain can be labeled as rheumatism or neuralgia. The hijinks are paired with a pitch for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced at five cents, available at Colline's Pharmacy.

Hollister Coline’s

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Sold by Cline's Pharmacy

Do not be deceived by counterfeits when you buy Witch Hazel Salve. The name of E. C. DeWitt & Co. is on every box of the genuine. Piles in their worst form will pass away with nightly and morning application. Best for cuts burns boils tetter eczema.

E. C. DeWitt & Co DeWitt Cline’s

Preaching at Carthage Presbyterian Draws Crowd

Rev Case preached at the Carthage Presbyterian church to a well attended audience Sunday. Miss Anna Wilson and Aletha Saundres of the O A spent the weekend at home. Funeral services were held in McArthur for a brother in law of the Sands family. Mrs Caldwell of Meigs county and Mrs Caldwell of Carthage were noted visitors. The Carthage church also conducted the funeral for Mrs Caldwell. Orland McGirr of Little Hocking visited G B Mills and Mrs Wolf and son Russell visited in Chillicothe.

Presbyterian Church Case Anna Wilson Aletha Saundres O. A G. H. Sands Shively McArthur Callie Caldwell Carthage Meigs County Enoch Caldwell Carthage Presbyterian Church McCullah Orland McGirr Little Hocking Sanady G. B. Mills Wolf Russell Chillicothe A. B. Saunders

Homeseekers Excursion Special Reduced Rates

Homeseekers excursion offers special reduced rates to southern and western destinations. Tickets available November 7 21 and December 5 19 at prices lower than previous. Rates and full details from Ohio Central Lines agents or Morton Houck Toledo Ohio.

Ohio Central Lines Morton Houck Gen. Pass Toledo

Republican victory urged for progress in the nation

The Marietta Register argues that national issues dominate campaigns and calls for a Republican win this year to advance the country’s progress and prosperity.

Marietta Register

Are You Four Active in Paying a Bill Owed?

The question asks if you are equally active in paying a bill you owe and collecting a bill due you, implying a comparison of effort in debt repayment and receivables without asserting a specific fact.

Pleasant tonic tablets praised for gentle action

A brief note touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as pleasant to take with no griping or unpleasant effects. Sold by W. H. Mee and Bartow Drug Co., Chauncey.

Chamberlain W. H. Meee and Bartow Drag Co Chauncey, Ohio

Examinations Schedule for Teachers and Certificates

Notice to Teachers states Elementary Certificate exams on the first Saturday each month at Athens. High school and special certificates on the first Saturday of September December March and June. Additional exams at Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster on first Saturdays in May June and July. Boxwell exams at Athens and Glouster on the second Saturday in May. By order of the Board of Examiners M. M. Bryson Clerk.

Athens Stewart, Nelsonville Glouster Boxwell Board of Examiners M. M. Bryson

Cure a Cold in One Day Promises Refund

An old advertisement touts Laxitive Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee by A. Grove. The copy claims a one day cure for a cold and features Grove’s signature on each box. The promotional style mirrors early 20th century patent medicine ads.

Grove C. i

Also Mentioned on This Page

OUT OF Town News Athens County Wingett Wolfe Plains Pike Valley Grandma Mulligan Harmacy Beebe Attison Ripper Cardus Naomi Bake Webster Grove Coolville Ridge Abn W. T United States Commissione C. Merriam CO G&pringfield, Maes Homeseekers Excursion Hart Schaffner & Marx Thompson Scott Seth Hart Croup Wens Seth Bart Cline’s Pharmacy L. C. Mullen Ohio Penitentiary T. A. Copeland Bell Beverly Nursery W. T. Mitchell & Son Beverly, Ohio E.C. DeWitt & Co Chicago
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