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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1904
Page
2
A 19th century remedy article promotes pork as a traditional treatment for consumption and positions Scott's Emulsion as a refined fat supplement easier on the stomach. It claims fat feeding aids recovery and highlights cod liver oil and phosphites in the emulsion for lung disease support.
Twelve extra officers watched over Sunnyside as Halloween pranks spilled into water soaking. A young man rushed from J A Palmer’s house and drenched Officers Mills and Earhart with a garden hose before being released after telling his side at the mayor’s office. Fences and gates were repaired as the night closed with little lasting damage.
Major L. M. Jewett of Athens recounted the Civil War scene “The Boys in Blue at Missionary Ridge” to Ohio Loyal Legion members at the Chittenden Hotel. Four generals attended. Col. Curry praised the vivid, graphic address that recalled forty years ago and inspired veterans with memories of Union service.
Clarke Munn, fourteen, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Munn, died at home near Clarks Chapel on Wednesday afternoon after a day of work. The cause is unknown. Six weeks earlier his sister Effie Munn was buried. Funeral services were held Friday at Clark's Chapel.
Mrs Amelia H Higley wife of Prof Higley was elected to a grand office at Columbus meeting. An excursion of 745 members went to Springfield for the Memorial Hospital cornerstone ceremony. Athens attendees included multiple local members and couples supporting the event.
The notice lists six couples with ages and hometowns including Glen Ebon Glouster Cambridge Amesville Columbus and Athens. Names include Orville Carrill Martha Jones Arnold Hamston Marzia Frazer Martin Preston Bertine Logan Della Mae Cornet George Hixson Lena Lin scott George Anderson Lena Lin scott Fred Whitaker Katharine Fisher.
The remains of Henry Davis, aged sixty, were sent from Athens State Hospital to his home in Roxeville on Sunday afternoon. He had been hospitalized about six months and died from a complication of diseases.
A reader from Na choches Texas praises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a gentle, effective cure for biliousness and constipation. The small pills are easy to take and quick to act, sold at OCline’s Pharmacy.
Mayor Logan heard two cases in police court after a light Halloween docket. Ed Banks and Jack Ashton were charged with keeping a saloon open on Sunday. Ashton pleaded guilty and the firm paid 35 dollars plus 38 dollars 90 cents in costs. Clarence Rathborn, found dead drunk near the depot, was revived by Dr. McDougal after being taken to the mayor. he received a sentence of 2 dollars and costs totaling 6 dollars 40 cents.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the greatest and most universal curative known worldwide. The copy emphasizes its all around healing promises and appeal to readers seeking broad health benefits.
An advertisement narrates Mrs Cons F Brown of Hot Springs Arkansas praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It claims she recovered from womb inflammation and general weakness after three months use and credits renewed vitality and improved marriage. The letter urges suffering women to try the medicine.
Miss Amanda Martin aged 42 years nine months seven days died of tuberculosis at her West State Street home in Athens. She was daughter of Mrs. Mary Martin, born in Alexander township, lived with her mother thirteen years, and leaves two brothers Henry and F G Martin. A Free Will Baptist since age fifteen, she was an active church worker. Funeral held at Presbyterian Church in Hebbardsville with Rev W L Slutz, burial in Hebbardsville cemetery.
Advertises Dr Borchee's German Syrup as a preventive for consumption and a remedy for catarrhs colds and bronchial ailments. Claims rapid cold relief and croup prevention with rial bottle 250 big bottle 75c and available at all druggists.
A woman weighs marriage duties against aiding her relatives by working, reflecting the tension between personal affection and loyalty to kin. The line between love and obligation shapes her choices and future.
Special Homeseekers excursion to Northern Michigan with departures October 4 18 November 15 29. Return limit fifteen days. For details contact ticket agents Norfolk Virginia. Inquiry for rates and schedule information.
An ordinance of Athens Ohio approves the plat of Emma Roach Palmer addition covering lots 1542 through 1567. The proprietor must cause the plot to be recorded in the county Recorder's office. The ordinance is signed by Mayor Henry Logan and Clerk W B Golden and takes effect after the specified date.
The Probate Judge in Athens County Ohio suspends the listed accounts for legal publication and exceptions until November 5, 1904 at o'clock A.M. Executors Henry C Gibbs Isaac A Gibbs for Andrew J Humphrey first and final account J A Gibbs E A Dutton for S Humphrey second and final account A W Ullom for Margaret Morrison second and final account James Terrell for Catherine Terrell first and final account Daniel Fleming for Anna L Brown first and final account Oct 20 1904 w3 Probate Judge
Scribbled dates reference Scioto and Vinton counties with multiple day strings. The fragment lists days in January February April May October and September without clear events or actions. The item reads like a damaged legal or public notice from Ohio counties.
I D A R McKinstry clerk certifies the foregoing to be a true copy of the original order Times of Holdin parts in the Seventh Judicial District of Ohio 1996 on file in the Athens County Court office Athens Ohio dated October 24 1904 seal and signature by D A R McKinstry with deputy Harry W McKinstry Oct 27 3w
Ordinance approves Wilford C Hudsons Maplewood Place Addition plat in Athens Ohio covering lots 1588 to 1693. Project to be recorded in the Recorder's office. Ordinance takes effect at the earliest legal time. Signed by Mayor Henry Logan and Clerk pro tem Geo H Junoud on November 1, 1904.
The village council approves the plat of Maggie E. Wilkes Addition in Athens, listing lots 1568 to 1587 with alleys and streets. The proprietor must place the subdivision on record, and the ordinance takes effect by law on the date noted, signed by Henry Logan and Clerk pro tem Geo. Junod.
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