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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1906
Page
6
In pursuance of law the treasurer of Athens County notifies taxpayers the table shows the amount of tax levied for each dollar of valuation for state support debt service schools county expenses poor bridges township expenses and other lawful objects.
Thirty officials from the Hocking Valley and Ohio Central railroads arrived in Athens on Thursday for the annual inspection tour. They traveled from Columbus on a private car laden train and will visit Hobson overnight before concluding in Columbus Friday afternoon. The trip will determine annual prizes for best track work on each system.
The 1905 headline-like notice recalls F N Tacket of Alliance Kentucky who suffered a hemorrhagic lung condition and a severe cough. After four bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption he recovered fully, with the medicine sold by W H McKee’s drug store for 50 cents.
Secretary Watt spoke to a large Danville audience urging the election of Speaker Joseph G Cannon. He discussed the anti injunction bill defined trusts and the Republican Congress remedies to regulate them stressing the need for a Republican majority to support the president's policies.
A. C. Stickel of Miletus West Virginia says a malignant ulcer the size of a hand on his daughter’s hip was prevented from requiring surgery by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He notes persistent use fully cured it and promotes the product for burns cuts and injuries at 25 cents.
In probate court the last will of Mrs. Mary A. Hibbard filed October 19 is admitted to probate and the record bears testimony from two subscribing witnesses Callie McKinstry and W E Peters.
A dated advertisement touts Heavy impure blood as causing mud dy pimply skin headaches and weakness. It claims Blood Bitters purifies and enriches the blood, restoring the body to perfect health and vitality.
Findlay Ohio October 31 F H Tollen a Cleveland attorney filed the Standard Oil company bill of exceptions in the suit just decided It contains 678 typewritten pages itemizing each exception of the defense in the progress of the trial
An advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a cure all for cold symptoms. It claims the product contains opiates, cleanses the bowels, and drives out mucous membranes, with Cline's Pharmacy selling the remedy.
Mrs. Mary Glazier and Mrs. William Coe of Belpre, guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Brown recently, have returned to their home. The article notes their visit and departure from the area.
Athens county counties forty seven taxing districts require taxpayers to locate property by districts. No road receipts are received by the Treasurer under the new system. Taxpayers with property in multiple districts must hold separate receipts for each district to avoid overlooking taxes.
Next Wednesday is Hallowe'en and preparations for the yearly revel are under way. Boys plan corn throwing pranks and cutting up while adults await social events in the ward. Ghost stories and parties are expected, with pumpkins in demand.
An 1900s style patent medicine claim notes Kennedy’s Laxative Syrup with Honey and Tar moves the bowels and contains no opiates. It asserts compliance with the National Pure Food and Drug Law and is sold by Cline’s Pharmacy.
Mrs. James Edmundson came back from a brief visit to Columbus at the start of the week.
An advertisement touts Dr Jackson’s Digestive and Liver Powders and Liver and Bowel Tonic as quick digestives for sour stomach heartburn and indigestion. The testimonial from optician BE Lichtig of Newark Ohio credits relief and urges readers to seek medical advice free while noting price 50c and 1.00.
The young son of Mr. and Mrs. David Blackburn died yesterday at home on Richland Avenue of diphtheria after a three week illness. Interment was held at 10 o clock this forenoon. The loss is keenly felt as Fletcher was their only child.
A vintage ad promotes Ken’s Laxative Honey and Tar claiming it eases colds by loosening bowels and driving the illness from the body. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The Athens County Ministerial Association holds its regular monthly meeting next Monday at 1 PM in the M C A room of the Carnegie Library. Rev. F M Moore of Albany will present a paper on Our Nations Divorce Peril. All county ministers are invited.
A vintage ad promotes Holister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it cures stomach ills by aiding digestion. It touts the product as a remedy for foul stomach and blood poisoning with options Tea or Tablets priced at 35 cents at Cline's Pharmacy.
A lively group of youth gathered in Athens for a Friday night event, arriving around seven o clock. Guests included Frances Elder Wilhemina Minger Julia Sheldon and Ibna Johnson with Leslie Martin Wil Cornell Lloyd Wadley and Philip among the attendees.
Pleasant tasting remedy for children recommended for colds and coughs. It contains ney and Tar, has no opiates, and aligns with the National Pure Food and Drug Act. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Dr. J. M. Higgins and Amsey Hooper depart for Old Virginia for a ten day wild turkey hunt along the James River. Dr. Merwin will oversee Higgins's medical practice during the absence.
A humorous note touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as strike breakers for constipation headaches and dizziness. The jingle claims they settle trouble quickly and keep work on track. Available for 25 cents at McKee’s Drug Store.
Leroy Bethel aged 40 died last night at the State Hospital from paresis. The farmer and former inmate had been at the hospital briefly. The body is prepared for burial and will be shipped to Vigo this afternoon. His former home was Pike's Run in Vinton County.
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