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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1899

Page

3

Athens Visitors and Residents Share Friday Through Sunday Notices

Columbus man C C Dyson and Logan’s Alex Bands visited Athens on business and politics. Others included Mrs Beasley Amesville and Mrs Withers Marshfield guests, Richard Graham Haydenville, Uncle Carl Davis eye operation, Misses Swaim Daleton, M R Blumenberg arriving from Washington, A A Amos Cincinnati on legal business, Mrs Rhodes Nelsonville, Miss Marie Smith Nelsonville visit, Mr and Mrs McLeod Mineral guests, Mrs Brown Albany, George De Camp Gallipolis guest, and Mr and Mrs McKinstry and Meighen tied to local events. George De Camp guest, late-week visitors and hunting trips noted. Judge Hunter Columbus attended Lama vs HB&Railway suit. H E Webb Columbus demonstrated hunting to local sportsmen, with 30 birds bagged. Dr E M Bean Pleasanton praised as oldest Messenger subscriber. Mr and Mrs Richard Angell Waco Texas, former Todi township resident, returned home after visiting Athens county.

Thomas Withers Marshield Athens Richard Graham Haydenville Carl Davis Columbus BR. Marquis of Mineral Gertrude Nora Swaim Daleton M.R. Blumenberg Washington D.C A. A. Amos Cincinnati E.T. Rhodes Nelsonville A. S. Bethel Marie Smith John McLeod Ea. Brown Albany George de Camp Gallipolis Harry McKinstry William Meighen Garden Daniel Crawford Factory Brownlee John Yeats Athong J. F. Davis Plains C. O. Hunter Regal G. HB HE. W. Webb Athens County Lodt Township J.H. Cline D. H. Moore Mr. Webb E. M. Bean Pleasanton Messenger and Herald Richard Angell Waco Texas Thomas Angell Angell Todi Township Lone Star State

Protect Our Food and Alum Powder Warnings Rise

Doctors warn alum is poison and alum baking powders should be avoided as unhealthy. States Minnesota Wisconsin DC move to restrict or warn buyers. Public health advocates urge publishing powder sources in newspapers and labeling.

Minnesota Wisconsin District of Columbia Congress Boards of Health

Street Railway Contract Reached for Middleport Route

Monday morning Col H E Spil lman received a telegram from Messrs McAfee and Chandler of Philadelphia stating they closed a contract with Philadelphia parties for building and equipping the Middleport to Racine Road. A 10000 bond to complete and equip the line was posted. Construction and power houses to begin this winter. Projected total cost 350000. half funded by local franchise holders and the remaining by Philadelphia capitalists.

H. E. Spillman Messrs. McAfee & Chandler Philadelphia Middleport, Pomeroy & Racine Street Railway Middleport Stacine Messrs McAfee K Chandler Pomeroy Telegraph

Center of Population Shifts Toward Indiana and South

Census experts estimate the population center will land in Indiana near Illinois, moved from Vincennes area, with past center between Columbus Indiana and Cincinnati. Growth in several western states may pull it south of the 18th parallel. wealth center near Sandusky Ohio. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe cold cure sold by W. H. McKee.

Indiana Linois Vincennes Columbus I‘dnd Cincinnati Georgia Texas Indian Territory Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Sandusky, O Chamberlain W.H. Mckee C. G. Dennison Africa Vryburg Rechvanaland W. Mckee W. H. McKee

No Right to Ugliness

A vintage ad asserts that beauty depends on health, warning that weakness and kidney trouble cause pimples and a splotched complexion. It promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy to regulate stomach liver and kidneys, purify blood, and improve nerves eyes skin and overall appearance. Available for cents at W Il McKee's drug store.

W. Il McKee

Manila Signs Attract American Soldiers In Manila

In Manila Spanish dealers aim to lure U.S. troops by posting English signs, yielding humorous results. A Kansan boy claims signs like My new rapidehortography process 13 open and Smoking is defended here reflect the era. Dr King's New Life Pills promised to restore health and vigor, sold for 26 at W H McKee's rug store.

Manila Kansas City Journal Dr. King W. H. McKee

Miller in Kansas journalism bought Wakefield paper

The Kansas City Journal notes that Will Keep on Fighting a Miller who stormed Santiago with Roosevelt and swam the Bagbag with Funston has purchased a newspaper in Wakefield, Clay County. It suggests no man can retire to peaceful pursuits after experiencing fear.

Miller Santiago Roosevelt Funston Wakefield Clay County Kansas Kansas City Journal

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Many Ailments

Volcanic eruptions are grand but skin eruptions ruin life. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures eruptions and a host of ailments including ulcers boils felons corns warts cuts bruises burns scalds chilblains and chapped hands. Rest pain relief and healing promised. two in a box sold by W H McKee druggist.

W. H. McKee Druggist

Pain Balm Claims Nine-Year Shoulder Pain Cure

Adolph L. Murler of Manchester reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured his wife's lame shoulder after nine years of suffering. One bottle brought near complete relief, following prior ineffective medicines and doctors. Available from W. H. McKee. Also notes a Bakersfield postmaster assault, and various health ads urging Hood's Sarsaparilla and Ton t's Pills for blood and vitality. ex Senator John W. Reagan leads a railway commission and remains active in politics.

Chamberlain Adolph L. Mur Lert Manchester N. W W. H. McKee Jonn WH. Reagan Jeferson Davis Richmond Teratate Railway Commission Hewie Gura Tennesse Ant Amereian

Helen's Grass Plot and the Worms in Winter

A young girl cultivates a grass plot in January tending a sandbed with water and care. Two fat worms move in, sparking a gentle lesson on nature and responsibility as the girl, amused then moved to relocation of the worms. Nearby a Pennsylvania railroad crew dodges a rampaging bull that disrupts a track crew until a freight train passes.

Helen Ayrib Wits Acad Hrocklyn Eagle Pennsylvania Railroad Gehover

Fragmented Bits From The Philadelphia Record And Town Topics

A collage of antiquated vignettes and jokes from The Philadelphia Record and Town Topics. It features a range of brief items including a playwright reference, a wheelwright, a strongman gag, Capt. C. G. Dennison’s African campaigns, Chamberlain’s remedies endorsement, a Kansas Senate note, post office misfortunes, wedding chatter, inane domestic humor, and Harper’s Bazar style quips tied to fashion and medicine.

Tommy Pop Philadelphia Record Watton Walton

Scotch Whipples Machine in Airdrie Causes Currents of Fear

Airdrie residents report a new whipping device, nicknamed Scotch machine, used to discipline unruly boys. Four strokes deemed harsh, with lengthy gaps between blows. Authorities note discipline improves behavior while some youths relocate to other parts of Scotland.

Airdrie Scotland

Birth Announcement Customs in Holland Silk Pin Cushions

In parts of Holland births are signaled by a silk pin cushion on the door knob. Red cushion means a boy, white means a girl. A Manila report notes a Duquesne man receiving a dog from Manila, sent to him at P-1.

Wesv Holland Manila

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Jemees James C. Dyson Cidl Alex Bands Logan Riday D. M. Beasley Amesville WW. C. Lowry Athena Athens Commandry No. 19 Knights Templar Jng Co. Harris FP. Mc ¥Ay B. A. Headley C. W. Smith J. M. Root A. J. Frame J. A. Palmer S. D. Thompson F. H. Logan Peter Kern HW. Johnston Flora B. Jackson Henry Logan Johnston New England Stewart Albert Todd Rachel McLane Carbondale Mayor Rose Fromark West Plains Luke Seels W. M. Sharp Bakersfield Sharp Beel Hood Taal China Atlantic Huite Gerre Worms Jed Reecexs Belen Golda N. K. Fairbank Company Chicago SL Lasie New York Haris Washington Stanly Bently Springs Baltimore New York Press Tindleigh Harper's Bazar Anxiouary Toledo & Ohio Central Extension R. R Lpmo Manetta Moore Ee Cutler Hush Broadwell Sanetors Cutler Vincent Moore's Junction Marietta M. Morse Hocking, Valley Eth Hocking Valley Toledo Detroit W.H Fisher Gen. Puss, & TK. Agt Pally G. Matthis Sanday Mayer Tare Georeiae Gove A T.D Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad Co Lancaster B. Ehoo S-W. RY Ohio Chillicothe Parkersboro Fastmail St. Louis Fastmai Parkersburg Sun Fast Mail St Louis Paat Mail New Hs R. Mogs Agel O.P. McCanty G.P. A G. B. Warren Borrell de Biron Helion Coulprar Chet
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