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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1906

Page

6

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Athens Woman

An Athens Ohio resident Mrs J L Edmundson testifies to relief from severe side and back pains due to kidney disorder after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought four boxes at Henderson's drug store and was cured. Doan's marketed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean Athens Doan J. L. Edmundson West Washington Street Ohio Henderson Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Governor Harris Marks Seventy-One with Quiet Birthday

Secretary Flickinger learned on Monday that Governor Andrew J. Harris turned seventy-one last Saturday. The governor was at his Columbus office all day Saturday, but no birthday was mentioned. He is hoarse from a severe cold and planned to join the tuberculosis commission to Mt. Vernon, but was persuaded by Mrs. Harris to stay.

Samuel J. Fuckinger Columbus Andrew l. Harris Statehouse Flickinger Tuberculosis Commission Mt. Vernon

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Ulcer After Close Call

A. C. Stickel of Miletus West Virginia credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with preventing a dangerous surgery to remove a malignant hip ulcer in his daughter and says persistent use fully cured it. The salve also treats cuts burns and injuries and is sold for 25 cents at W. H. McKee’s drug store.

A. C. Stickel Miletus W. Va W. H. McKee

Community Notes Quietly Update Local Ties No Major Events

H T Mulligan shipped a car load of cntire last week. Will Clester of Athens was in this community one day last week on business. John Bobo of Columbus spent last week with friends and relatives here. Charles Roberts and John Miller were in Athens Saturday on business. Clifford Kelley purchased a fine young horse one day last week from William Jeffers.

H. T. Mulligan Will Clester Athens John Bobo Columbus Charles Roberts John Miller Clifford Kelley William Jeffers

Rocky Mountain Tea in Every Clime

In every clime its colors are unfurled and its fame has spread from sea to sea. Be not surprised if in the other world you hear of Rocky Mountain Tea from Cline's Pharmacy.

Rocky Mountain Cline

Local Visit Notes and Small Town Exchanges

North Hebbardsvill residents Mr and Mrs Al Johnson and their young daughter visit James and Mrs Johnson in the area. Elza Enlow sold a bird dog to a party in Athens last week. Edward Winger of Columbus visited Clayton Vorhes for several days. Edward McDaniel of Legonier Ind returned home after a week with cousin Mack Barrows.

al Johnson Columbus James Johnson Elza Enlow Athens Edward Winger Clayton Vorhes Edward McDaniel Legonier Ind Mack Barrows

Astrologer predicts 29 world cities doomed within two years

Edmund Stevens, an astrologer from Washington, claims God will judge the world with earthquakes, fire, and cyclones within two years. He lists 29 American cities including New York and Chicago, plus London Paris and Rome, as to be destroyed, with details on how several cities will fall. He says he acts as regent for a king named Cyrus and cites telepathic messages as part of his theories.

Washington Edmund Scribner Stevens New York Albany Buffalo Detroit Lansing Boston Philadelphia Richmond Lebanon Pittsburg Columbus Indianapolis Cincinnati Louisville Nashville Muskegon Milwaukee Chicago St. Louis Hanover St. Joseph Omaha St. Paul Minneapolis Denver London Paris Rome Lake Michigan Niagara Falls Stevens Cyrus

Crisis of Girlhood A Time of Pain and Peril

Emma Cole of Tullahoma Tennessee credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life during the transition from girlhood to womanhood. She describes years of pain including side soreness headaches and nervousness resolved after using the remedy and urges other young girls to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham Lynn Massachusetts for free medical advice centered on healthy womanhood.

Emma Cole Lydia B. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Tullahoma Tenn

De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Piles Use

Advertising copy touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as good for all uses of a salve and especially recommended for piles. It notes the product has been on the market for years and is a standby in thousands of families. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

DeWitt DeWitt's Cline

Underwriting Firms Raided In Fraud Scheme Fallout

United States officials raided multiple underwriting companies in Chicago accusing fraud schemes that netted nearly a million dollars. Arrested leaders include W. J. Root W. H. Welch and W. D. Hulburt of Central States Underwriting and Guarantee company along with Charles Endicott Brown Frank S. Winslow Ezra C. Barnum and David C. Owings of various firms. Bonds of 5000 posted. brokers allegedly shared underwriting fees and stock was never sold.

Chicago United States W. J. Root W. H. Welch W. D. Hulburt Central States Underwriting and Guarantee Company Charles Endicott Brown Prudential Securities Corporation Frank S. Winslow American Corporation and Security Company Ezra C. Barnum National Stock and Guaranty Company Bankers’ Credit and Mercantile Company David C. Owings Hulburt Root Welch United States District Court

Right of Suffrage Still Exercised by Australian Women

A letter in the Messenger corrects a claim that Australian women's suffrage was abandoned. It notes Australia grants the national vote, with Victoria restricting state senate voting. recent reforms expanded the voter rolls by about 100 000. The author urges readers to verify facts, citing Colorado and a general need for accurate reporting.

the Messenger Australia Victoria Ohio Kansas Colorado Messenger A. M. Hobson

Death at Pleasanton Mrs Gilkey formerly Miss Van Bibber

Mrs Michael Gilkey died at her home near Pleasanton Sunday at 6 30 am. Funeral services will be held at Pagetown Tuesday at noon with interment there. She leaves a husband and three children, one a young babe.

Michael Gilkey Melda van Bibber Pleasanton Pagetown

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised By Georgia Machinist

N C Cornell of Roding Georgia credits a 50 cent bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with restoring his health and returning him to work as a machinist within three months. He notes continued use as a blood purifier and tonic and mentions availability at Cline's Pharmacy.

Georgia N. C. Cornell Roding, Ga Cline

Standard Oil Director Placed Under Arrest in Findlay

H. P. McIntosh of Cleveland, a Standard Oil director indicted last week, appeared in Findlay and was placed under arrest, pleading not guilty. He posted a $1,000 bond. The text includes unrelated testimonial language for Hall's Catarrh Cure and a 1886 notarized statement from F J Cheney & Co. which is not connected to the arrest event.

Findlay Ohio Daily Messenger H. P. McIntosh Cleveland Standard Oil State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. D

Year of Blood Ends in Recovery for Alliance Man

In Alliance Kentucky F N Tacket endured a severe lung illness described as a year of blood and a frightful cough. After taking four bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption his health fully recovered. The remedy is sold by W H MeeKee at 50 cents.

F. N. Tacket Alliance Mr. Tacket Dr. King W. H. MeeKee

Sore Mouth or Throat Remedy Ad Claims Quick Cure

An old ad touts TONSILINE as the sole remedy for sore mouth and sore throat and warns of serious diseases like croup quinsy tonsillitis or diphtheria if untreated. It urges readers to keep TONSILINE at home, priced 25 and 50 cents.

Reed

State Highways Commissioner Reports State Aid for Roads

Sam Buston reports annual highway aid of 39 324.34 dollars directed to about 40 Ohio counties. The year saw 51 petitions with seven rejections, and a remaining state treasury balance of 120 675.66 for road construction. He argues 25 percent state aid is insufficient to spur enthusiasm, noting 75 percent aid in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

Sam Buston Harris Ohio Huston Massachusetts Pennsylvania

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Announced

Teachers Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless that date is a holiday. The Boxwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and on the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, Clerk.

Boxwell Aaron Grady

Odessa Police Bandits Target Commissary as Armed Clash Ends in Shootout

In Odessa on November 21 a band identified as social revolutionists tried to murder the police commissary. Police opened fire with a Maxim gun, killing three attackers and wounding three others while the remainder fled. A second group seized 2000 dollars from the Russian Navigation Company office after killing a police official.

Odessa Russian Navigation Company

Panic at Paris Playhouse Involving Fire Alarm

There was a small panic at Sarah Bernhardt's theater in Paris when an electrical short caused incandescent lights to explode and plunge the house into darkness. The audience rushed for the exits with cries of fire, but calm was restored by actors and staff. one woman was severely hurt and several others were slightly hurt.

Paris Playhouse Paris Sarah Bernhardt

Feltner Trial Postponed in Kentucky Case

Lexington Kentucky November 21. At Beattyville Lee County the murder plot case against Moses Feltner of Hamilton Ohio ex feudist was continued until next Tuesday due to absence of Commonwealth witnesses. Feltner says he fears death but will stay in the mountains until the case ends.

Feltner Lexington Beattyville Lee County Moses Feltner Hamilton James Hargis

Grosvenor as Tutor for Congressional Figures

Parkersburg West Virginia reports Hon. C H Grosvenor of Athens arrived for a stay at the Chancellor and planned a Wheeling conference with Congressman-elect W P Hubbard on forthcoming legislation. Sturgiss has also enlisted Grosvenor as his tutor, visiting Athens for several days as his guest.

Parkersburg W. Va C. H. Grosvenor Athens Wheeling W. P. Hubbard Congress Sturgiss Grosvenor Congressional

Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets Claim Cure

Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets offered as a treatment for sick headache dizziness pains in the side constipation and biliousness. The formula attributed to a renowned physician and sold by W. H. McKee with a guaranteed refund if not cured. Whole Treatment 25c.

Ramon W. H. McKee

Famous Strike Breakers at McKee's Drug Store

An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as the best cure for constipation and associated ailments. It claims the pills settle the liver and bowels’ strike and promote purifying action, priced at 25 cents at McKee's drug store.

Dr. King New Life McKee’s

Copeland Hosts Farrah Guests For Evening at Morris Avenue

Prof and Mrs Charles M Copeland entertained Thursday evening at their Morris avenue home in honor of Mr and Mrs George Farrah of Bowerstown. Games and music provided entertainment followed by luncheon.

Charles M. Copeland Morris Avenue George Farrah Bowerstown

Armstongs and Wagar Guests in Athens Visit

Mr and Mrs E B Armstrong of Hebardsville and Mr and Mrs Mars Wagar of Cleveland were guests of friends in Athens on Saturday.

E. B. Armstrong Hebardsville Mars Wagar Cleveland Athens

Kennedy's Laxative Syrup Promises Gentle Relief

An old condensed note touts Kennedy's Laxative Syrup with Honey and Tar as a bowel mover that contains no opiates. It claims compatibility with the National Pure Food and Drug Law and lists Cline's Pharmacy as the seller.

Kennedy Cline

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