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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1905

Page

7

Week of warm weather aids local fall farm work

Farmers report a productive stretch of clear days aiding autumn tasks. Anna Fawcett returns from Amesville visit. Jessie Woodyard stays with her parents. Lillian Bardin and Agnes Harris dine with Mrs. Chappelear. Dunnington improves after cancer treatment in Zanesville. Lucille Potts visits. A. L. Vernon’s six year old dies of diphtheria and is buried at Hermon. Hannan Woolman and son visit A. L. Hoffman. John Harris, with a broken arm, is cheered by friends at a corn-husking gathering.

Anna Fawcett Carlos Henry Amesville Jessie Woodyard Will Watson Joy Lillian Bardin Agnes Harris Chappelear Dunnington Zanesville Lfe Lucille Potts Sharpsburg A. L. Vernon Hermon

Preparation and Colds Urge Readiness in Wartime Era

An editorial urges constant preparation citing the Russo-Japanese conflict example and the value of early treatment for colds. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick curing and notes sale in Chauncey Ohio by W. H. McKee and Barton Drug Co.

Community News: Local Visits and Family Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Samuel Ferst and child Razel of Judson visited brother Charles Ferst and his wife on Sunday. Queenie Love spent the week with Fred Finsterwalds in Harmony. Mollie Poston and Lizzie Phillips visited Athens friends. Goldie Fedron stayed with cousin Lydia Norris of Guysville. Alma Anthony of Angel Ridge visited grandparents Samuel and Susanna Ashton. Mrs Amos Holland hosted several young people for an evening gathering described as very pleasant.

Samuel Ferst Razel Judson Charles Ferst Queenie Love Fred Finsterwald Harmony Mollie Poston Lizzie Phillips Athens Goldie Fedron Lydia Norris Guysville Alma Anthony Angel Ridge

Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar Liquid Cure

A cough syrup advertised to drive a cold from the system by acting as a cathartic on the bowels. It clears the throat strengthens the chest and bronchial tubes. Marketed as the mother’s friend and children’s favorite, best for croup and whooping cough. Sold by Oline’s Pharmacy.

Kennedy Oline

Local Social and Neighborhood Notes Highlight Week Activities

Mrs. C. D. Shafer visits Nelsonville relatives in town with Mr and Mrs William Jack. Dr Stanley relocates from Harrisonville to Albany with his family. Eva Morse begins teaching near McArthur. Earl Webb and James Rossetter hunted at Point Rock Friday and Saturday. W J Bowers moves into newly purchased home from W E Mohler after improvements. W P Wyatt family and Madge Adkins visit Athens. A C Datley builds residence on Clinton Street for son Earl. Ye Deestrick Skews at the opera house in aid of M E church drawn large attendance.

C. D. Shafer Nelsonville William Jack Stanley Harrisonvile Albany Eva Morse McArthur Earl Webb James Rossetter Point Rock Hunting W. J. Bowers W. E. Mohler W. P. Wyatt Madge Adkins Athens A. C. Datley Clinton Street Earl Opera House M. E. Church

Dodd's Kidney Pills Aid Rheumatism Sufferer

Catherine Devine of Sacramento Kentucky recounts a four year struggle with rheumatism. At seventy three she found relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills, noting initial pain easing and overall better health. The testimonial highlights the product's perceived effectiveness for long term sufferers.

Sacramento Dodd Catherine Devine

Entertainment News From Chesire and Nearby Towns

Miss Eva L Bing of Chesire directed entertainment. T B Brooks attended the Tri State Vehicle and Implement Dealers Association in Columbus. Mrs E A Brown hosted her daughter in Athens. Miss Fauntele Clark visited Glouster. Mrs William Caster stayed with her daughter in Point Rock. Orel Stephens visited Nelsonville. Edward Bean visited from West Virginia. F S Crooks spent Sunday in Athens. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs E B Holmes on November 20. Howard Vorhes Harry Barnes and Will Fletcher, OU students in Athens, spent Sunday here.

Eva L. Bing Chesire T. B. Brooks Columbus Tri-State Vehicle and Implement Dealers’ Association E. A. Brown Harry McKinstry Athens Fauntele Clark Glouster Lena Bowers William Caster Point Rock D. Webb Orel Stephens Nelsonville Edward Bean West Virginia Robert Fulton F. S. Crooks E. B. Holmes Howard Vorhes Harry Barnes Will Fletcher O. U

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Digestion

An advertisement claims every ounce of undigested food harms health and that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food regardless of stomach condition. It asserts relief from belching heartburn sour stomach indigestion and palpitations as the stomach rests. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline

Visitors to various towns this week reported

William Levy visited Columbus at the week's start. Lewis Morris and son John were Bremen visitors early. Edward Faires of Nelsonville spent Friday and Saturday with relatives here. Martin Duffy of Athens was a business visitor Saturday. F P Dulaney and wife and Lewis Jones Jr and wife were Columbus visitors Sunday. George Deifenbach and wife of Pittsburgh were guests of Frank Davis and family last week. Florence Andrews stayed in Athens Thursday and Friday. The Rothwell Club met at Mrs E S Koons home Thursday, with Koons reading a paper on the poet laureates of England. M S Noon and wife were Columbus visitors earlier this week.

William Levy Columbus Lewis Morris John Bremen Edward Faires Nelsonville Martin Duffy Athens F. P. Dulaney Lewis Jones George Deifenbach Pittsburg Frank Davis Florence Andrews Rothwell Club E. 8. Koons

Nature Needs a Little Early Riser for Health

A vintage ad praises the “Early Risers” pills for bowel and liver health. It claims they cleanse the bowels, keep the liver active, and prevent headaches without gripe or sickness. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline

Harmony Center Social Round Includes Nearby Visitors

Mr and Mrs J L Duncan hosted guests over the weekend including Mr and Mrs John McClanahan of Red Mud Ridge Maud Tanner and Mayme Garber of Athens. The piece notes friendly visits, a mine No 1 quarrel turning into a free for all fight and several local calls and church appointments.

Local church groups host donation party and upcoming services

Community circles from Congregational and Troy churches held a donation party at the Congregational parsonage for Rev C E Keller. Thanksgiving services are set for November 30 at 7 30 PM with Rev Keller to preach, and Rev Parkinson to lead at the Baptist church.

Co. E. White I. W. Kirk Masontown W. Va Grand Lodge Charleston A. S. G. Carroll Coolville Centennial Ireland Troy C. E. Keller M. E Keller Congregational Church

Notable Narrow Escape and Early 1900s Patent Remedies

In a brief incident James Maxwell arrived just in time as butcher knives and razors were freely used, preventing serious injuries. The text notes many children inherit frail constitutions from childhood troubles. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a cure for children with a claim it strengthens constitutions and aids health. The piece also mentions Cine’s Harma and related tonics.

James Maxwell Hollister Rocky Mountain Cine’s Harma

Frost and church notices include deaths and visits

Mrs. Theodore Rowell, seriously ill, is convalescing. Jabez Frost of Big Run, brother of Zenas Frost, died recently from a disease complication. interment at Dean Cemetery. Miss Fra Frost of Marietta visited friends. Mrs. Lucy Roberts of Pennsylvania and Mrs. Caleb Russell of Torch visited relatives. Charles Place and family visited Marietta relatives. Cyntha Frost and son Wilfred attended Jabez's funeral. Grace Chambers of Belpre visiting Pearl Welch. Linda Barrows of Middleport visiting relatives. Rev. John of Cuba preached at Universalist church. Rev. Keller leads meetings at Centennial. Rev. Parkinson preached at Baptist church this Sunday.

Frost Theodore Rowell John Cuba Universalist Church Keller Centennial Parkinson The Baptist Church Jabez Frost Big Run Zenas Frost Dean Cemetery Fra Frost Marietta Lucy Roberts Pennsylvania Caleb Russell Torch Charles Place Hilda Hertha Cyntha Frost Wilfred Grace Chambers Belpre Pearl Welch Linda Barrows Middleport

CChamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed for Croup Prevention

A reliable medicine for home use is CChamberlain's Cough Remedy and should be kept on hand for immediate use at the first sign of hoarseness or croupy cough in a child. For sale by W Kee and Barton Drug Co. in Chauncey, Ohio.

WcKee and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio

Sermons and Social Visits Across Local Churches

Rev O Neal delivered a Sunday sermon. The Misses Calverts of Green Branch visited Ida and Phylena Stalder on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Hiram Mansfield visited the former's parents Sunday. Mrs J S Seaman of Guynsville visited South Canaan friends Sunday. O H Bretts and son Earl haul lumber for bridges along the pike. Willie Postom and Maude Ruth attended Graham Chapel last Sunday. George Rodehaver lost a valuable horse last week. Rev J S Seaman will preach next Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs Haddox traveled to Athens on Wednesday.

O'Neal Calverts Green Branch Ida Phylena Stalder Hiram Mansfield Seaman Guynsville South Canaan O. H. Bretts Earl Pike Willie Postom Maude Ruth Graham Chapel George Rodehaver Rev Mrs. Haddox Athens

Dr King’s Life Pills Promise Digestive Health Relief

It promotes recovery from indigestion and constipation by building up digestive organs and curing headaches and dizziness. Guaranteed at W McKee’s drug store, 250.

Dr.King W. McKee

Parkersburg Visits Highlight Local Social Plans

Mrs. Agnes Humphrey visited Parkersburg for two days as guest of her sister Mrs. Edward Davidson. Miss Bess Taylor spent a day in Parkersburg. Mrs. Mayme Hoobler returned from Athens after visiting sister Mrs. Otto Barth. Harry Walden traveled to Pittsburg Saturday. C. G. C. members were hosted by Miss Lulu Gunder Friday evening. Ward Frame Carl Higley and Miss Freme and Miss Higley were guests of Miss Lily White at her Hockingport home last Thursday.

Agnes Humphrey Parkersburg Edward Davidson Bess Taylor Mayme Hoobler Athens Otto Barth Harry Walden Fittsburg Lulu Gunder Messrs Ward Frame Carl Higley Filourine Freme Clara Higley Lily White Hockingport

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Longstanding Sores

Hannah Plant of Little Rock Arkansas cites relief from Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for running sores that haunted her for five years. Advertisement notes it heals cuts burns and wounds and is guaranteed at W H McKee’s drug store for 25 cents. The piece adds a humorous line about a hair pin testifying to the product’s inventor.

Hannah Plant Little Rock Ark Bucklen W. H. McKee

Harmony man praises Ki New Discovery for Consumption

E. B. Reid of Harmony Maine credits Dr Ki New Discovery with saving him from serious lung trouble after five years of recurring cold. He recalls his mother's death from consumption and urges taking the remedy which promises quick relief and cure for coughs and colds. Trial bottle offered free at W H McKee's drug store with price one dollar guaranteed.

E. B. Reid Harmony Mr. Reid W. H. McKee

Hagamelike homes on sale in Columbus and Return

Ohio Central Lines announces special round trip train service from Athens to Columbus for Sunday November 26. Depart Athens 8 05 a m return train Columbus 6 30 p m tickets valid both ways on same day. Special fare event details accompany ad copy about Hagamelike homes in sale context.

Columbus Ohio Central Lines Athens

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Published

Examinations for Elementary Certificates will be held on the first Saturday of each month in Athens and for high school and special certificates on the first Saturday in September December March and June. Additional exams occur in Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster on May June and July first Saturdays. Boxwell exams at Athens and Glouster on the second week in May. Board of Examiners directed by M M Bryson Clerk with travel notice for Middleport Gallipolis Pt Pleas and an excursion Sunday November 26 via Ohio Central Lines offering special rates and a 10 33 a m departure from Athens.

Athens Stewart, Nelsonville Glouster Boxwell Board of Examiners M. M. Bryson Middleport Gallipolis Ohio Central Lines

Kodol Digest Does Heart Pressure Relief Claim

An advertisement argues indigestion causes heart disease and claims Kodol Digests What You Eat relieves stomach nervous strain and heart pressure. It promotes a $1.00 offer with a two bottle deal from E G DeWitt & Co Chicago.

E.G. Dewitt & CO Ohicagg

Also Mentioned on This Page

OUT OF Town News Plantsville Chamberlain’s W. H. McKee and Barton Drag Co Lysander Tonsiline CO B. Hill Imperial Golda Ashtra Rev. Brown Clarks Chapel Harry Riley Sand Ridge S. B. Hills George Cradiebaugh Lula Ashton George Hartley Grahams Chapel M. E. Ashton Jesse Funsterwald L. L. Wels Thedford Dolly Palmer Helena Little Hocking Crawford Reuben Gilillan Nora Gilillan Bethel Jucy Roberts Erie Hamden John Bailey Asbury Carthage Township Gi Carroll Helen Linscott Edith Edith Watson Sadie Daugherty Yonba Ladies’ Aid Society Bowles Hall Baptist E. A. Parkinson Sterling Jackson George C. Jones Edward Daugherty Francis Ribal Hocking Hart Schaffner G’ Mare Hart, Schaffner & Marx Jomon & Scott Gidbiers Lawrence- Worstell Building Athens, Ohio Beverly Nursery W. T. Mitchell & Son Beverly, Ohio Nature Highland Stoct L. H. Clark W. B. Golden T. A. Copeland Bell J. L. Mathie & CO James B. Chappelear J. L. Mathie D. A. de Weese Main St Ares Chamberlain Bartoo Drug Co Chauncey, Ohio CA Bstoria. I
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