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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
8
The article recalls massive pigeon flights in the region forty years ago with millions of birds and widespread shooting nets. It notes the birds vanished thirty years ago, with few sightings in the late 1870s, leaving roost sites and beech-tree feeding activity as memory.
Columbus report shows 2,926 articles of incorporation issued in Ohio, up nearly 500 from the prior year, with total capitalization including increases reaching $388,386,255. Charters across manufacturing, banking, rail, electricity, and publishing drove record fees and state revenue, despite 706 companies exiting.
Chicago Nov 22 An era of rigid economy is planned by the nation’s railways aiming to reduce expenditures for the coming year by 80 000 000 to 120 000 000 compared with the last year. Executives cite higher labor costs and material prices, labor shortages, downward freight rates, ICC rule uncertainty, investment funding difficulties, and ongoing hostile agitation toward corporations.
Former Oregon governor advocates Peruna in his household for cold relief. A letter from the ex-governor discusses the remedy and its use by his family.
An Oregon ex governor declares Peruna a remedy for colds and keeps it in the house. The letter from W M Lord to The Peruna Medicine Co. notes prior family use and recommends Peruna to prevent other ailments. A Portland patron, Mrs Josephine Gillen, praises eight years of use and claims it restores health and appetite. She also mentions Dr Hartman's free book on chronic catarrh.
The 1906 census ranks Ohio fourth in total wealth at 5.95 billion dollars with real estate composing the largest share. Other top components include $689.8 million in railroads and equipment and $3.38 billion in real estate. New York leads nationwide with 14.77 billion, while Ohio shows strong gains since 1900.
Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama reports relief from biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She says the tablets relieve ill feeling at once and strengthen digestion, noting that other remedies worsened her condition. Sold by W H McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co in Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs Robert Love left for Melbourne Florida for the winter. Mrs J A Earich was guest of her mother Mrs Anna Tanneyhill of Logan last week. Helen Russell, once ill, is improving. Mrs R S Dent visits daughter Mrs W V Sprague of Chauncey. Rev J W Carroll to fill regular M E church duties Sunday. Several townspeople attended Isle of Spice in Athens Monday. Miss Addie Finsterwald of Athens guests here last week. Rev W A Guy of Athens to preach at Christian church Sunday.
Practically all olive oil imports from Italy and other European nations have tested pure so far, according to Dr. Wiley of the Department of Agriculture.
An ancient promotional note from Humphreys Medicine Co claims cures for diseases in horses cattle sheep hogs and poultry. It touts direct action on the sick animal parts results and offers a booklet and free mailing from New York.
Columbus Ohio reports its fiscal year end showing a total cash balance of 3 746 033 04 with no debt except irreducible obligations. Funds include General revenue 2 899 901 24 sinking fund 425 554 17 common schools 236 291 37 and university 162 770 44 aided by liquor tax revenue boosting July settlements to 1 392 046 18 versus 664 354 95 the prior year.
The Athens High School girls hosted a Friday evening dance in the Assembly Club rooms starting at 8 30. About fifty couples danced to Selby’s full orchestra which drew multiple encores. The hall showcased school colors and plants with Miss Mary Baker at the punch bowl and several guests from out of town enjoying a well-run event.
Purporting to cleanse heavy impure blood, the ad claims a muddy complexion and headaches cause weakness and sickness. It asserts Blood Bitters “makes the blood rich, red, pure” and restores perfect health.
The Indiana state railroad commission opened the first official inquiry into the Woodville wreck near Valparaiso. Engineer Frank Detnaur of the Baltimore and Ohio passenger train testified he blamed himself for the 60 plus deaths, saying he waited for signals that a following section and freight movements would be clear. He wept as he claimed sole responsibility and wished no one else blamed.
New York reports an explosion at Bouffard Comb on East Fifty-eighth street. Owner Charles Bouffard his wife and a boy employee were blown to the street. the wife was killed, Bouffard dying, the boy seriously injured. The blast wrecked the third floor and a postfire blaze burned several nearby workers. A panic ensued among workers from adjoining plants.
The National Grange met in Denver on November 22 and voted to hold its forty first annual convention in 1907 at Hartford Connecticut. The decision sets Hartford as the convention host city for the next gathering.
The large frame barn on the Plains belonging to Cain Connet was consumed by flames about six o'clock Wednesday evening. A lantern fell from its fastening igniting the hay while Connet was inside with fodder. One hundred fifty tons of hay and 400 bushels of corn plus farming implements were destroyed. livestock were saved.
Mrs Thomas Davis and Mrs Chas Wallace visited Columbus Sunday. M Reed spent Sunday in Columbus with his wife who recently underwent major surgery at Grant hospital. Mrs Gr Heald returned home to Ambus after visits with relatives. Local youths attended The Isle of Spice in Athens last Monday. May Biddison joined Sunday Creek company store as clerk replacing Stella Bryson. Stork visits were noted in the past week. Three newborns: Harbaugh, Jones Jr., and McClanahan families. Lena Morris became a clerk at Charles Clark grocery. The Hook infant Willard died from fatal burns suffered at home near Hollister after clothes caught fire. Dr James G Blower moved offices from the Old Allen stand to the Morgan building opposite the depot and will occupy the entire building with remodeled rooms.
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