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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1904
Page
7
State news capsule covers a string of Ohio incidents. A 19 year old man in Mt. Eaton ends his life by shotgun. Several workers die from burns, electrocution, or crashes. others suffer serious injuries in train collisions and factory accidents. Skeleton found near Dundas hints at long-forgotten crime.
Athens High overwhelmed Chillicothe 33 to 0 after a disciplined opening half. Whipple and Kaler powered the attack with strong interference while Chillicothe showed little team support and only Senff offered sporadic progress. Next weekend Athens faces East High in Columbus.
Ironton reports four prisoners escaping by prying bars from cell windows. Across Ohio reports include Father Michael J. Kelley’s death from pneumonia at 36. a wedding carson explosion injuring several. John L. Smith found dead on Lake Shore tracks. Frank Hummel dying after a shooting by his father with the father’s suicide. Other items note executions, accidents, and legal cases across Cleveland Toledo Cincinnati Marietta Newark Lima Portmouth Zanesville Lorain Columbus and more.
Herb W. Edwards of Des Moines Iowa slipped on an icy walk last winter and sprained his wrist along with knee bruises. He credits relief to Chamberlain's Pain Balm after rubbing the sore areas. soreness faded after a few applications. Sold by W. H. McKee.
A humorous note suggests happiness may outshine wealth yet the typical person would still seek a substantial dose of both at once. The quip captures a light view of desires for fulfillment and money.
A woman reportedly clings to abuse of her husband, denying seven others any chance to share in the harm, illustrating a case of extreme selfishness and ongoing domestic conflict.
The Union Pacific promotes Colorado winter tourism with Chicago round trips at 47.20 dollars and St. Louis at 8.20 dollars, plus proportional regional reductions. Tickets available daily through May 1, 1905 with return by June 1, 1905. Contact W. H. Connor, G. A., 53 East Fourth St., Cincinnati, Ohio for details.
Roosevelt era prosperity touted as Athens expands with Highland Park on the east and right sides. New sewer gas and water reach the road line. investors urged to investigate at the county clerk. Nov 10. Aims to influence public opinion with promotional lines.
Sufferers from throat and lung troubles find hope in Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts credits the remedy with saving her life. Guaranteed by W H McKee druggist. Price 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles free.
A fragmented column provides wry lines about silencing a talkative woman in a lunatic asylum and a mix of aphorisms on love, biliousness, and conscience as reminders of a neighbor's sinfulness. The text references Civics Pharmacy and Rocky Mount.
A farmer and lumberman, J. B. Corton, testifies that kidney trouble caused severe back pain and prevented lifting ten pounds. After using Dean's Kidney Pills his back became strong, he can walk long distances, and he recommends the remedy to neighbors. A free trial offer is mentioned.
The Beta Theta Pi fraternity initiated three new members Johnson Hicks and Downer Thursday night at their frat rooms on University terrace. Several alumni attended and the evening was described as very pleasant.
From Napier New Zealand Herald two years ago the Pharmacy Board of New South Wales found only one cough medicine free from poisons. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by Chamberlain Medicine Company Des Moines Iowa was labeled the safest due to absence of narcotics. Makers recommend it for coughs colds croup and whooping cough and it is sold by W. H. McKee's drug store.
A man guides a woman to the altar but she asserts control by taking the lead in the relationship. The incident signals a shift in traditional roles and showcases her decisive response.
B F Bass of Fremont Nebraska writes that severe kidney trouble and other ailments vanished after trying Electric Bitters. He says several neighbors were cured of rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility. The ad claims only 500 at W A McKee druggist.
A man under his physician's care confronts strong pressures from supporters, echoing the burdens faced by a political candidate beholden to friends and allies.
Mary Allen of St. Louis reports relief from constipation and stomach troubles after using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. She claims improved flesh and complexion with the remedy costing 85 cents.
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