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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1906
Page
5
A stream of visitors and guests circulates through Athens and nearby towns. R M Laird Dr Harper Nell Brown and others stay with relatives, attend weddings, visit relatives, or travel to Morristown Harris, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Glouster for short stays and family occasions.
County Auditor Walker reports warrants issued for Saturday and Monday forenoon to pay bills approved by the county commissioners. Items include labor on Millfield Pike, infirmary orders, children's home orders, rentals, tolls, and witness fees with several banks and businesses named among the payees.
The Ohio Supreme Court rules the 1904 blind pension law unconstitutional, ending $100 yearly pensions. Affected individuals in Athens, Nelsonville, Glouster, Shade, Chauncey, Plantsville, Guysville, and surrounding areas include Ruth Sharp, Amanda Riley, John Hanning, Minnie Perry, Elizabeth Spears, Morris Perry, and many others.
W C Bott of Star City Indiana praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a reliable cure for croup in his family for a decade. He reports his oldest child faced severe bouts but recovered quickly each time. He recommends it to friends and notes it is sold by W H McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
A fraternal beneficiary society named the National Protective Legion of Waverly New York organized Friday night in the A C rooms. The initial group includes 35 members with officers installed by District Manager F E Warner of Parkersburg West Virginia. Officers listed are President C A Cameron Vice President Samuel Davis Past President Alias Needham Chaplain Ella Davis Secretary Catharine Quinlan Conductor Miss Price Guard James Strahl Sentinel Harrison Rollins Trustees C A Cameron Hollis 8 White S K Burson and Treasurer Dr H T Phillips.
Last week warrants issued for multiple county bills by Auditor Walker. Items include sheep claims for L. Miller and John Klingenburg, witness fees for Sutton and Parmalee, road labor by W. J. Biddison, repairs on Coolville roads, and various office expenses. Amounts range from 65 cents to 233.47 dollars with multiple small payments to local firms and individuals.
Labor on the pike at Grosvenor and plains costs 127.26. Plank for Factory bridge 33.60. Court constable during October 7.50. Chain bearer on road 2. Stenographer to prosecuting attorney 41.66. Court stenographer 58.33. Reserved fund 200.00.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised as superior for sprains swelling and lame back. A dampened flannel with the balm aids sleep and rest for rheumatic pains and chest or side pain. Sold by W. H. McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.
The home of John Dana Jr located on the Hocking river burned to the ground Sunday afternoon at 1 45. Local young men tried to save it but water supply in tomato cans proved insufficient. No insurance reported.
A Zephyr Ontario man reports a severe lingering cold and dry harsh cough last winter. After trying Chamberlains Cough Remedy as recommended by a local dealer, one small bottle cured him. The remedy is sold by W. H. McKee E. R. Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
Camden Hogg of Kokomo Indiana has been staying with Professor and Mrs James Pryor McVey for several days as a guest.
Coach McFarland arranged a new agreement with Marietta to share gate receipts for the Thanksgiving O. U. Marietta contest. Athens tickets will be sold at Henderson-Crider Drug Store starting about November 15, with several hundred locals expected to travel.
Mrs. Rosinthal of Turner Michigan says Chamberlain's Cough Medicine is the only remedy for croup and highly recommends it. For sale by W. H. McKee E. R. Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
William Moody of Trimble aged 52 faced Probate Judge Lynch on a lunacy charge. After examination with Dr Biddle Moody was deemed a fit subject for the State Hospital and was taken there Thursday afternoon. He is married with several children and the case cites excessive liquor use as the cause of his mental illness.
Dr. R. F. Bishop, former presiding elder, arrives in Athens from Cleveland after illness. He plans rest to recover his nervous system and hopes to resume pastoral duties within a year. He may publish a companion volume to Camerton Slope and continues literary work on social and economic topics.
A Milaca Minnesota Methodist minister endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy after seven years use. He cites its strong performance for croup and whooping cough and notes local pharmacies selling it in Chauncey Ohio.
For sale a good farm twelve miles northwest of Marysville and eight miles from Raymond with fertile soil, 800 rods of tile, near a gravel road, free delivery and telephone, close to railroad, includes house with cellar two barns and outbuildings, abundant fruit, near a good high school. Contact W B Figley Raymond Ohio.
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