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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
18
A Messenger visit explores the F. C. Stedman slaughtering and packing house in West Athens. General manager Mr. Rossi leads a modern, clean operation with 11 cold storage rooms and 35 degree average temps, noting rapid daily business and plans for regional prominence.
A Stedman company shipment toured a corral and cold storage room showing four top cattle, two Herefords weighing 1750 live pounds 1130 dressed and two Shorthorns at 1370 live 820 dressed and 1320 live 770 dressed. The meat will be sold locally with emphasis on quality clean facilities and high sanitary standards described as the best in the state.
The advertisement urges mothers to use Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup for babies and children with coughs and colds. It notes the syrup tastes like maple sugar, contains no opiates, acts as a laxative, and claims to drive the cold out by gentle bowel movement. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The Ohio railroad commission heard arguments from D C attorney for Ohio Central Railway over alleged violations of Section 3375 regarding maximum freight rates. Attorney Lewis contended the statute's construction is indefinite and may allow overcharging. brief submitted and ruling to come later.
Gasconade Missouri postmaster Daniel A. Bugh says he feels like a new man thanks to De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. The remedy is sold at Cline's Pharmacy.
Mrs P G Hibbard of Cannonville is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John McCune.
The auditor reports expenses for elections and road work with numerous payees including S. D. Webb, J. M. Wood, and the Bank of Athens, plus large items like the Green Branch pike estimate and Hocking river bridge repair. Real estate transfers in Athens township include Verity to Searles, Sherman to Johnson, and Welty to Athens Realty Company among others.
In Chauncey Ohio on November 20 about 30 friends hosted a birthday surprise for Mrs. Wiley Sprague. They presented many handsome gifts and enjoyed games music and late night good wishes. Out of town guests included Mrs. L C Tippett from Charleston West Virginia and Mrs. Lou Preston of Nelsonville.
An advertisement claims Kodol contains juices that aid a healthy stomach and guarantees relief from heartburn gas sour stomach belching nausea and other stomach troubles. It suggests taking Kodol when feeling unwell drowsy or irritable and notes it digests food. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Trimble was left today without any postmaster in the local office. Outgoing postmaster W. B. Johnson gave no notice to the new appointee H. Lantz to take charge. Lantz failed to assume duties leaving mails unstaffed.
The advertisement touts Hyomei as a natural remedy that reaches the nose throat and lungs by inhalation to kill catarrhal germs. It claims rapid relief and complete cure for all curable catarrh forms with a money back guarantee for a $1.00 outfit. Henderson-Crider in Athens is cited as a local source of customer success stories.
Attorney B G Watson received a London inquiry on missing heirs of Patrick Doyle who died in 1878 at Melbourne Australia The estate valued at about 5000 pounds is held by his widow Elizabeth Doyle findings traced heirs in England and back to Columbus Also an ad promotes Kodol for indigestion noting quick relief sold by Clines Pharmacy
A Southern plantation dairy used milking stools after an owner introduced them. The first Black milker fell, bruised and with an empty pail, saying the stool looked fine but the cow would not sit on it. The account reflects dated racial language.
In Ohio last year fires from defective chimneys cost 342867 dollars with two or three per day in winter. Inspect chimneys before freezing weather, repair defects, and reduce the loss by at least 250000 dollars. Fire risk from attic chimneys, poor mortar, cracked bases, and defective stovepipes is high. cleaning and proper installation are essential. A state building law, like North Carolina, could curb the risk in 50 years. Civil Service Examination.
An examination for the position of clerk will be held at the post office in this city on December 7, 1907. Applications and information regarding the exam, qualifications, duties, salaries, vacations, and promotions should be addressed to Secretary, Board of Civil Service Examiners, Postoffice, Athens, Ohio.
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel advertised as a thorough cleanser and healer for piles. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy to soothe and cleanse.
A reader recalls a trip to Athens and a quarrel with big hats at a moving picture show. He jokes about editors, trains, and local officials while lamenting hats blocking his view and delaying his view of the screen. The note ends with resignation that if Athens folks stay silent, his complaint fades.
A colloquial note describes a performer in a five cent show delivering value equal to a dollar in an opry house. The speaker asks for the reader’s opinion and ends with a casual sign off.
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