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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1903
Page
12
An ad extols California Prune Wafers as a natural laxative to prevent and cure constipation and related ills. It describes wafers made from fresh prunes, claims liver and stomach regulation, blood purification, and disease prevention. Sold by druggists at 100 wafers for 25 cents.
The grand jury and Prosecutor Foster presented 69 cases with 450 witnesses over five days. Thirty-nine indictments were returned, with many for minor offenses and several for assault and battery, larceny, and shooting with intent to kill. Indictments include Minnie Bricker and Winnie Evans for assault, Branch Bean for petit larceny, and James H Kirby for embezzlement. Two indictments remain unpublished as suspects are not located.
In St John Kansas November 16 a case of a boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. William McBride, suffered severe scarlet fever with near paralysis, hearing loss, and impaired mind. After Dr Simes treated and the boy began using Dodd's Kidney Pills, epileptic seizures ceased within a week. Sworn statements from the parents and Dr Simes attribute the cure to the pills.
Leroy Bean reported a 750 pound hog owned by John Steward in Waterloo last week and speculated it weighs about five pounds more. Supt. N W Baker of the infirmary said he has a 756 pound hog but lacks the weighmaster certificate for an official statement. Baker previously told of a large potato crop story years ago.
Announcement from Athenians notes the marriage of James W. Slaughter and Grace Voris, a Philadelphia resident. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. John Slaughter, and the couple wed on November 4 at their home on 841 Perkiomen Street in Philadelphia.
Beginning Wednesday evening November 25 St Pauls church will hold a four day mission service closing Sunday evening There will be two sermons each day morning and evening Very Rev d D J Kennedy a noted divine prior of St Joseph priory Somerset will have charge of the mission Everybody is invited to hear this learned exponent of Catholic doctrine and practice
The 1900 census is estimated to cost about nine million dollars. Officials note the data collection spans nationwide, reflecting the scale of the decennial survey and its administrative footprint.
The state school commissioner issued a circular on transporting pupils at public expense and asked township clerks to refer it to boards of education. Under section 3921 boards may abandon subdistricts and move children to other schools or central buildings, with covered wagons and stove heat. Benefits claimed include cost savings, better attendance, longer terms, and enhanced instruction, while some doubt feasibility due to poor roads and hills in Athens county.
Athens county farmers report a scarce turkey supply with many areas lacking birds for Thanksgiving next Thursday. Prices remain around eleven cents a pound for five birds, while eastern markets receive most shipments. Local residents may substitute chicken as turkeys become exhausted after the holidays.
Paris barbers groom dogs with elaborate cuts they shape coats into lion or zebra likenesses and add moustaches top hats and hair bracelets. They perform these services along the Seine where dogs are bathed after clipping.
W H McKee promotes Hyomei as a guaranteed remedy for catarrh with a one dollar outfit that includes an inhaler bottle and sufficient solution. He claims the treatment destroys germ life in air passages, purifies blood with ozone, and helps head throat stomach liver and kidney catarrh. If it fails to cure, customers receive a refund.
A farmer in the eastern state fell victim to a forgery swindle. A man posing as Rev Jones stayed overnight and later presided over a fake marriage for a couple, allowing conmen to cash a note for 1009 dollars while witnesses signed a blank space.
The Pittsburg Sunday Dispatch offers readers exclusive free piano lessons based on an object lesson system endorsed by noted musicians and Josef Hoffmann. Lessons begin November 22, and readers must obtain the Dispatch on that day to access the full course and charts.
Lillian E. Rardin of Plantsville Athens County Ohio petitions Judge A C Thompson for a full discharge from all debts provable under bankruptcy acts after being adjudged bankrupt on October 25. She states she surrendered all property and complied with all court orders and requests discharge except debts legally exempted.
On October 24 1903 the Southern District of Ohio ordered a hearing for December 11 1903 before Judge Albert C. Thompson in Columbus. The clerk must mail copies of the petition and order to all known creditors at their residences. The notice appears in The Messenger and Herald.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York announces a series of Educational Leaflets designed to fit intelligent readers for insurance work. Manager Edwards C. Paine of Central Ohio invites correspondence with ambitious and integrity filled individuals considering a life insurance career.
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