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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1903
Page
6
An advertisement touts California Prune Wafers as a natural dissolvent and liver tonic. It warns against overmedicating and claims the wafers relieve indigestion, constipation, biliousness, and related symptoms without pain or nausea. One hundred wafers cost 25 cents and are sold by pharmacists.
Columbus reports Ohio Workers' Association Secretary-Treasurer G W Savage says too many miners and too many mines strain the Hocking Valley. He notes limited demand, unbalanced openings, and suggests miners seek other work while contracts are fulfilled. Also commentary on local politics and press influence by Gay Burrell of New York City.
Polk Arkansas November 9 A local man George Hiland says Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his Acute Rheumatism after years of pain and limited movement The testimonial notes he was treated by a physician but improved after using the pills and now can work again despite years of suffering
Dowie dispatched his wife and son abroad to Australia and indicates he and his Billingsgate associates are expected to follow.
On November 25 and 26 the Hocking Valley will sell round trip tickets at one and one third fare to all stations on its line and many connecting lines within 150 miles. Return allowed to November 30 1903 for teachers and students of colleges and universities returning home for Thanksgiving. Tickets sold the day before closing and the closing day and the day after, valid to November 30 1903.
James Elmont Caldwell born near Guysville Ohio June 2 1865 son of John and Hulda Caldwell dies at home November 3 1902 aged 38 years 5 months and one day He lived with Nathan Townsend after parents death survived by brothers Joseph Horton Caldwell and sister Mrs Maggie Townsend He bore years of illness with patience and gratitude and rests now with Jesus Christ The family quote expresses mourning and hope for eternal life in Eden of love
A three month old marriage hosts Aunt Tristida and Uncle Cyrus Busby for dinner. The pair clash with Miss Justia Crow the temperance lecturer as the couple frantically hides the impending departures of both guests.
The Hecking Valley announces the fourth annual International Live Stock Excursion in Chicago from November 2 to December 5. Tickets go on sale November 7 at one fare plus $2 round trip, with exhibitors able to obtain tickets on November 27 using certificates signed by the exposition’s General Manager. Tickets must be deposited in Chicago and signed before the return journey starts.
A statistic notes that only one in every thousand married couples reaches their golden wedding anniversary, highlighting the rarity of such long marriages.
A fragment notes a runaway bicycle near J. B. Orner Franklin Grove Illinois, with a stubborn ulcer four years until Bucklen's Amica Salve cured it. It claims the salve also treats burns scalds skin eruptions and piles and costs 25 cents at W. H. McKee's Drug Store.
The report states that 22 000 lunatics are under control in Ireland, reflecting an increase of 1000 in two years. The figures highlight a growing caseload managed by authorities and institutions.
Ohio Central Lines announce a Sunday excursion on November 15 to Middleport Gallipolis Pt Pleasanta and intermediate stations with special low rates. Agents provide hand bills with train times and fall particulars. Also notes a renate week with two septuagenarian bridegrooms and mentions Senator Pettus aged 82 as a widower. Also advertises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for sick headache and MeXee's Drug Store as seller.
By special arrangement with the New York Tribune company the Messenger & Herald and the Tribune Farmer are offered at 1.25 a year for both papers. The Tri-weekly Tribune and the Messenger & Herald cost 1.15 a year. Subscriptions must accompany the order. The Messenger & Herald Pty Co.
A fine Poland china sow weighing about 200 pounds is missing. The finder should notify David Copeland in New England, Ohio, as of November 12.
The first quarterly meeting of the Pleasant Valley circuit was conducted at the Mechanicsburg M. P. church on Saturday and Sunday with Rev. W. F. Chalfant of Byesville preaching. All circuit appointments were reported except Marshal Chapel.
Lillian E Rardin of Plantsville Athens County Ohio seeks discharge from debts after being adjudged bankrupt October 25 last. She states full surrender of property and compliance with bankruptcy acts and court orders asks the court to grant a full discharge except debts excepted by law.
On October 24 1903 the Southern District of Ohio ordered a hearing on a petition for December 11 1903 before the court in Columbus. Notices must be published in The Messenger and Herald and mailed to all known creditors with addresses. Judge Albert Thompson presiding. Clerk B R Cowen to mail copies of the petition and order. Nov. 12-2.
Call on agents of Ohio Central Lines for full particulars relative to Homeseeker's and Colonists Rates. Tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays of each month.
Round trip fare 81.00 advertised by K M Ry agents with hand bills detailing train times and full particulars for the excursion.
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