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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1906
Page
2
A local writer critiques a publisher and advertises in praise of a hospital supplier. The piece compares Athens sporting restraint to other areas and includes Cappellar's views on Christian Science and religious tolerance. The column ends with a call for charity and unity among denominations.
Ida Allison Hamilton was committed to Athens State Hospital on her sister Mrs. Beverage's application. A Marshfield teacher long active in Sunday school, she has declined health and mental distress after private treatment. Her family hopes daily care and regimen restore her to normalcy after a few months. An advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure appears at the end.
Miss Zada Stalder and Edwin B. Robinett wed Sunday afternoon in Toledo. The ceremony occurred at the residence of Rev. Dr. R. F. Bishop, with Chauncey origins noted for both parties. The document also covers a sworn oath by Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. offering one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and adverts for the remedy and Hall's Family Pills.
The Pallas Club gathered Saturday at Mrs. James A. Palmer's home on North College street. New member Mrs. Dr. McDougall was welcomed. Papers on Louisiana Purchase, Louis and Clark's Exploration, and My Trip Up the Columbia Valley were read. Discussion on New Orleans and Mardi Gras led by Miss Amy Weiher. Piano solos by Miss Carpenter entertained. Next meeting set for December 5 at Mrs. W. E. Peters' residence on West Union street.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as the best cure for constipation headache and dizziness. The copy claims the pills restore liver and bowels when they “go on a strike” and notes a 25 cent price at McKee's drug store.
The Nut Club organized with I W Slaughter as president C F Crippen as vice president and Walter Josten as secretary treasurer held a Saturday banquet at the Hub restaurant. The dining room featured amber and green colors a hearty spread and toastmaster Slaughter led witty speeches. The club presented a gift to secretary Josten in acknowledgment of his efforts. Josten thanked the club and said the token would be cherished by all members.
The highest temperature was 78 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday. The lowest was 21 degrees on Saturday night, with 22 degrees on Friday night. Weekly rainfall totaled 1.5 percent inches.
The blind of Ohio form a trust organization after a supreme court ruling that county pension laws are unconstitutional. The group vows to engage in politics to overturn the court decision, criticizing state support as inadequate while defending the shelters provided.
A condensed opinion claims Kennedy's Laxative Syrup with Honey and Tar moves the bowels and contains no opiates. It asserts conformity to the National Pure Food and Drug Law and notes sale at Cline's Pharmacy.
David Woody pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to assault and battery against George Munn and was sentenced to 60 days in the Columbus workhouse, to begin Sunday under Sheriff Weay.
A Kentucky man from Alliance, F N Tacket, suffered a severe lung illness in 1903. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with a dramatic recovery after four bottles. Sold at W H McKee’s drug store for 50 cents.
Wilbur Glenn Voliva, successor to John Alexander Dowle, demanded recognition as general overseer for life at Zion City, threatening to abandon followers and reorganize the church. He unveiled plans to govern Zion as a theocracy with God choosing a life serving leader and successor. Members protested as two hours of heated discussion followed.
An old advertisement touts Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets as a treatment for sick headache vaing in the side constipation and biliousness based on a renowned physician. W. H. McKee the leading druggist guarantees cure or refund. Whole treatment 25c.
Douglass Smith and wife of Chauncey visited J H Caldwell late last week. D L Currey of Bridgeport West Virginia bought baled hay and winter apples here last week. Miss Nancy Basin returning home from Chauncey after a visit with her sister. Miss Fannie Holmes attended county seat on business Thursday. Pearle McVicker and R E Baker on the sick list. The new Presbyterian church nears completion.
A New York Democratic committee probes Patrick H. McCarren over party irregularity charges tied to the Kings county scratching that hurt Hearst in the governor’s race. McCarren says he will not defend before the committee but will pursue the fight in court.
Wade Rhodes appeared in Squire Logan's court on a charge of using vulgar and obscene language in the presence of Mrs. Mary Collins. The star witness Chapman failed to appear in Athens, delaying the hearing to Friday afternoon. Rhodes, a Boom er West Virginia native, boarded with Mrs. Collins near Chauncey after a dispute over a board bill.
An 1906 advertisement promotes Nosena for catarrh and catarrhal headache relief. It claims soothing of congested membranes, reduction of inflammation, and cleansing effects. The copy touts antiseptic properties without narcotics and includes a testimonial from J A Brogdon of Dayton Ohio. Purchases via W H McKee with money-back guarantee and mail order sample offer.
A Niagara Falls man in a small boat was swept over Horseshoe falls after rescuers from two rowboats pursued him down the Chippewa river. The improvised effort followed a frantic call for help as a swift current carried the craft past the danger line.
A historical notice promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a non opiate remedy to ease bowels and inflammation during a cold. It claims reliability pleasant taste and states Cline's Pharmacy sells the product.
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