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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
6
A historical medical note explains scrofula in children and consumption in adults as diseases linked to poor blood and leanness. It claims fat intake helps, recommending cod liver oil as the best source of healthy fat to overcome them.
The advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the easiest form of cod liver oil claiming more fat yields greater nourishment. It targets scrofula and consumption, promotes weight gain, and lists Scott & Bowne chemists in New York with price points 60 cents and one dollar.
G. H. Masters notes Amos Masters of Hebbardsville, former Co. C 36th Ohio Infantry, age 83, father of J D Masters and himself, two Opedykes Tigers from Co. K 125th Ohio Infantry. He remains hale and hearty as he passes the 83rd milestone.
An 1890s style ad touts Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets as a remedy for skin blemishes and fatigue. It claims the liver is touched to act gently without violent purgatives, with the pellet aiding digestion. Sold by W H McKee for 25 cents per complete treatment.
Nelsonville notes Hon. Albert Douglas of Chillicothe Republican candidate for Congress spent Sept 29 in the city. He arrived on the ten train, met local supporters at the Dew House, departed for Murray City for a meeting, and planned to speak there and in Athens before returning home overnight. He spoke of a large Republican rally in Logan and addressed concerns about Athens county Republican loyalty.
Miners at Mine 209 remain out with no return date, and Mine 211 has not been operating for days. Workers threaten to strike tonight, raising the possibility that the entire Sugar Creek area may walk out unless a compromise is reached soon.
Mrs H J Byers entertained many lady friends at her East Franklin street home in Nelsonville on Thursday evening. Guests fashioned gum animals, won by Dana Williams for an all day sucker. Music brightened the event with solos by Mr and Mrs Byers and Lethia Nelson, who also played piano. Refreshments were served.
An old advertisement notes Humphreys Medicine Co of New York offering medicines at 25 cents. It mentions Col. William and Jokn Streets and is a concise sales blurb from a drugstore.
Advertisement for Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 claiming relief from nervous debility, prostration, and overwork. Promotes single vial at $1 or special package for $8, offered by Humphreys Medicine and shipped prepaid from Williams and John Streets, New York.
W C Hudson transfers lots 1630 to 1632 to Cora N Moler for 4000 dollars. L M Worstell transfers lot 186 to A C Roach for 600 dollars. Chappell and Lamborn transfer lot 201 to Addie Chappell for 100 dollars. J P Blackwood transfers lot 1457 to E P and M L Chappelear for 3000 dollars.
A rundown of assorted county bills including sheep claims for Jos Mulligan J A Spaulding F C Wyatt and others, road and bridge labor and supplies J Thompson Albert Anders and Elmer Golden, telephones, court and probate fees, school fund settlements, road bond interest, and hospital conveyance costs. Names include Jos Mulligan J A Spaulding F C Wyatt Edward Carpenter Clinton Augustine J L Henry EK Dover and others with amounts from 1.00 to 250.00.
The state board of agriculture plans institutes in multiple counties with four institutes in most areas and two minimum. Lecturers and institute dates are to be determined by Secretary T L Calvert. Under a winter legislative law additional funds boost lecturer numbers and total institutes. Athens County events will be at Albany Amesville Athens and Coolville with dates and speakers pending.
After a two months visit at her home in Athens Mrs Jesse Cullums Boyd returned to her home in Antlers Indian Territory last Sunday. She was accompanied by her brother Edward N Cullums wife and little son as far as St Louis where Mr Cullums wife and little son will remain a short time before returning to Texarkana Texas.
Legal action for money damages and attachment filed by Sackett Mine Supply Company against J W Smith seeking recovery and seizure of assets as security. Case outlines creditor claim and court process for relief.
Mrs Clara Castle wife of Frank Castle died at her Chauncey home early this morning aged fifty seven. The immediate cause of death was cancer. The funeral will be held at 2 oclock Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church Chauncey.
C. D. Hopkins named administrator of the Thornton McNight estate and filed a first and final account. Lillie Rush appointed administrator of the William M. Roush estate. Walter Hanning committed to Athens State Hospital. Harry Bland colored committed to Boys Industrial School at Lancaster. Charles H. Blazier committed to Epileptic Asylum at Gallipolis.
John E. Perry 27 a Pittsburg clerk weds Julia D. Pickering 25 of Glouster. George Miller 22 farmer weds Goldie Buck 18 of Guysville. Harry McKibben 23 miner weds Anna Kimball 22 of Athens. Arley Howard 23 miner of Nelsonville weds Osia Davis 20 of Marshfield. Kenneth Dew 25 Corning weds Nannie Stalder 18 of Chauncey. William Doughty 24 miner weds Sadie Barker 18 of Glouster. Bert Romine 18 miner of Floodwood weds Sallie Wallace 15 of Athens.
Mrs. Lewis Kelley returns home after weeks at St Anthony Hospital Columbus after an operation. Queenie Love visited Fred Finsterwald and family on Angel Ridge. Goldie Tedrow visited sister Mrs Herbert Hawk of Judson. Our school progresses with Ethel Bobo as teacher. born to Mr and Mrs Henry Lawer a girl. Mae Carpenter of Athens visited Edward Love and family. John and Mrs McClanahan welcome a fine boy born Friday Sept 21. Lucy Frost of Judson visited her brother Charley and Wm McClanahan of Willow Creek visited their parents. Amos and Mrs Holland spent Sunday with James Sams on Long Run. Elbert and Mrs Sams of Long Run visited Cal Frosts.
Nelsonville Oct 1 brick work begins on the Hocking Valley Fire Clay Company's main plant. The 204 by 60 foot three story building progresses with eight kilns excavated and two more railroad switches planned. Hunkle Ward of New Cumberland handles brick contracts. John Lax to supervise the new plant, aiming for January operation.
Catarrhal Deafness relief offered by NOSENA balm claims immediate soothing of inflamed membranes with guaranteed relief or refund. Ad cites testimonials from Mrs. Fannie Mathis of Payne PA and notes pricing at 50 cents for large tubes and 10 cent samples by mail. Sold via Brown Mfg. Co Greeneville Tenn and W H McKee druggist.
Raymond Marquis of Athens and Miss Mabel Wyatt of Canaanville were married by Mayor Day on Friday evening. The couple plans to reside in Athens where Marquis works in mining.
An ad asserts that balanced mind and body require a healthy digestion. It claims Kodol for Dyspepsia provides digestive juices to restore stomach function, relieve indigestion and related symptoms, and boost strength for work and play. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Bill Johnson of Hood and Sam shop was arraigned yesterday on a charge of cutting to kill. Accuser William Bower says Johnson stabbed with shears. Johnson pleads self defense and threatens to strike back. Bond set at $25,000 furnished by Hood West.
Mrs. Oscar Aumiller hosted 22 boys on Washington Street for Leighton Aumiller’s 10th birthday party. Twenty five invitations issued. Games included Watermelon Frolic and Bean Hunt with prizes for Leonard Cooley, George Stuart, Clermont Howell, and Orrin Thacker. Refreshments served. guests enjoyed from 2 to 4 pm with many gifts for the birthday boy.
The Ramon's Brownie Calendar for 1907 is a twelve page, 12x19 inch calendar printed in three colors. It presents one inch date figures readable from afar and marks holidays in red along with moon phases weather notes length of day and zodiac signs. It sells for ten cents or can be mailed from Brown Fig. Co. Greeneville Tennessee. druggists may offer a free copy.
200 acre stock and grain farm in Hocking county about 1.5 hours from the railroad. Features a 10 room house with cellar wells bank barn 34 by 54 two sheep barns stock scales and fifteen buildings total about 70 acres of bottom land. Water timber orchards blue grass sod hills and good telecommunication access. Must sell soon. location J W Linton North Street Logan Ohio. 9 20 w 16.
J F Bryson filed an affidavit accusing Frank Perkins of cruelty to a dumb animal in Nelsonville police court. Perkins drove a horse all day without food, appeared intoxicated, pleaded guilty, and was fined ten dollars plus costs and 30 days in the workhouse, extended by another month for nonpayment. He was moved to the Columbus workhouse by noon.
Athens County Probate Court issues notice in the estate of Andrew Nichols deceased. Administrator Thomas Huddy seeks private sale of two tracts totaling about 50 acres in York Township to pay debts. Defendants Amos Floyd and William Nichols, both residents unknown, and William and Floyd Nichols minors listed, must answer by October 20, 1906.
Floyd Bolinger hosted a birthday gathering on Hudson Avenue for friends aged around fifteen. The event featured golden red decorations, games, and refreshments including grapes, bananas, cake, sandwiches, candy, and lemonade. Guests listed include Audrey Gibson, Jennie Sheldon, Louise Balis, Estella Clark, Harriet Armitage, Aura Gibson, Florence Bobo, Mary Bobo, Noamie Bolinger, John Price, Wilford Hudson, Howard Bobo, Harry Ashworth, Virgil Hawkins, Willard Clark.
Teachers' Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless it is a holiday. The Boxwell Examinations are set for the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, Clerk.
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