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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1905

Page

3

Residents and visitors gather in Wolfs Plains area

Lige Mains of New Straitsville and W. M. Woodruff of Logan were guests of J. L. Hutchins last week. Edward McHarg of Columbus visits H. W. Barker and Barker moves to a new residence. Dean Nash visits Kimberly. Charles Brown of Chauncey visits his parents. Frank McKee suffers a painful fall breaking his arm. Dre. Hawk and White attend to him and he is progressing.

Lige Mains New Straitsville W. M. Woodruff Logan J. L. Hutchins M. E. Twiss Nelle Michael Athens Mary Michael Edward McHarg Columbus H. W. Barker H. M. Barker Dean Nash Kimberly Charles Brown Chauncey Joe Brown Little Frank McKee Dre. Hawk White

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Claimed to Cure Cancers

A Duffield Virginia man reports a lip cancer healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after a year of seeming incurability. The ad promises a cure for cancers and burns and urges purchase at W. H. McKee’s drug store for five cents.

Bucklen Jas. Walter Duffield W. H. McKee

Rev Bowman Delivers Sermon to Fairly Large Bethany Congregation

The report notes Rev Bowman preached at his place for the coming year on Sunday to a fairly good crowd. Visitors included Hadeon Wright and family of Decatur staying with Mrs Nelle M Barnes. M M Dewees and wife returned from Coolville where they were in an art gallery. Nathan Gruery and wife from Decatur visited John Johnson and family. Julia Wright spent a week with grandparents J L Petty and returned to Decatur. Mrs Phillips of Stewart visited her son Fred Frost. Mr and Mrs Marple welcomed daughter in law Mrs Marple of Athens for several weeks. K W Hays and family stayed with Mahion Hays and wife at Guysville recently.

Hadeon Wright Decatur Nelle M. Barnes M. M. Dewees Coolville Nathan Gruery John Johnson Julia Wright J. L. Petty Fred Frost BE. Marple Marple Athens K. W. Hays Mahion Hays Giuysville

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad

A 19th century advertorial promotes Mrs. Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female ailments. It urges women to consult Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, notes letters are read by women, and praises the program as confidential and effective for restoring health. It stresses accessibility for rich or poor and encourages immediate use of the remedy.

Cured Her Rheumatism Deep Valley Pa

A local father credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing his daughter’s rheumatism after years of suffering. The article links rheumatism to uric acid from diseased kidneys and claims the pills restore kidney function, eliminating symptoms.

Deep Valley Green County I. N. Whiphiy Dodd Mr. Whiphiy

Local Social Notes from Jerseyville and Nearby

Miss Dessie Kelley of Jerseyville visited relatives here recently. Attendees from this place joined the Albany Sunday school convention. E Love of Athens visited his parents here late in the week. Rev Maasie held services Saturday and Sunday. Joseph Fulton of Jerseyville spent Sunday with P B Bobo. John Fulton of Athens bought the farm formerly owned by Conrad Haar. Concertation $2,000. Miss Cora Tedrow entered the music department at Ohio University for the fall term.

Dessie Kelley Jerseyville Albany Maasie This Place Jospeh Fulton P. B. Bobo John Fulton Athens Conrad Haar Cora Tedrow O. U

De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad for Piles Skin Ailments

An old pharmacy ad promotes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a universal remedy for burns cuts boils eczema and all skin and scalp diseases. It claims instant pain relief and permanent cure for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles and directs readers to Cline's Pharmacy to obtain the genuine product.

de Witt Cline

Local visitors and attendances in Fairview

Mr and Mrs Jas Gaston of Athens visited the former s sister Mrs Arnold King in Fairview last week. Mrs A Swartz of Manistee Michigan visits her parents Mr and Mrs Jas Beam at Fairview. Jno Swartz made a business trip to Athens one day last week. Mrs Jas Beam attended the funeral of Mrs Valentine Schwartz at Alfred last week.

Jas. Gaston Athens Arnold King A. Swartz Manistee Mich Jas. Beam Jno

Local Movements and Social Visits Reported in Zanesville Area

Mrs. Gardner of Zanesville plans a stay with her sister Mrs James. Albert Woodruff family and other relatives visited in Marietta and Athens. Minnie Jackson travels to Chauncey for work. Roy Dunfee returns from Xenia to Thos Dunfee home. Rowles host nearby visits. trips to Parkersburg and Coolville noted. Parkersburg guests include Mrs Flinn and daughter Mrs Seavers with Frank Wigal family. Emma James receives Kansas City kin. Bird moves to Carroll West Virginia. Parkersburg day trip for Mrs Kemp visit. Carl Danfee leaves night job to attend Coolville high school. Rev EB Parkinson of Galion preaches at Baptist church. Rally Day planned with recitations and songs. Rev A G Carroll delivers first sermon post conference at M E church.

Gardner Zanesville James Albert Woodruff Marietta Rowles Athens Minnie Jackson Chauncey Roy Dunfee Xenia Thos. Dunfee EB. A. Parkinson of Galion Baptist Church Baptist Sunday School E. A. Parkinson A. G Carroll M. E

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Claims Quick Health Fix

Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for indigestion constipation liver and kidney troubles claiming it makes you well. Mentions Coline's Pharmacy and price five cents.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Coline

Reach the Spot Kidney Relief Ads and Claims

An old advertisement bundle touts Deans Kidney Pills for cure of kidney trouble and rheumatic pain with a free trial offer from Foster Milburn Co. It includes a testimonial from Charles Bierbach and mentions a 50 cent price. also promotes Electric Bitters as relief for indigestion and fatigue. A European stat claim notes 16 births and 12 deaths per minute.

Bierbach United States Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Married teachers resigning to support husbands in many states

The Philadelphia Ledger notes that in many states married teachers must resign, making it harder to support a husband and manage household finances, highlighting the competing demands of marriage and professional duties.

The Philadelphia Ledger

One Minute Cough Care Promises Pneumonia Prevention

A short advertisement claims One Minute Cough Care cures coughs colds and pulmonary complaints quickly. It says the remedy clears phlegm reduces inflammation heals and soothes the affected part strengthens the lungs and wards off pneumonia. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline Harmacy

Frost and Local Happenings in Lower Salem

Mr Hallet teaches at Centennial while Wm J Dean remains seriously ill. Funeral services were held for Robt Wright Jr who drowned in the Hocking River last week. Guests includ Harriett Ladd and son Charles at John Rowland’s near Vanderhoof. Amelia Hatch improving after paralysis. John Casely of Cincinnati visiting relatives. Isaac Brandeberry and Nathan Gruy erect new barns. Hopkins family guest of J R Lemmon. Ida Rose teaching Welch district. Jule Barrows of Dayton visiting Joe Barrows.

Hallet Lower Salem Centennial Wm. J. Dean Keller Robt. Wright Jr Hocking River Harriett Ladd Chas John Rowland Vanderhoof Amelia Hatch John Casely Cincinnati Isaac Brandeberry Nathan Gruey Hopkins Baltimore J. R. Lemmon Ida Rose Welch Jule Barrows Dayton Joe Barrows

Case Livre: Simmons Credits Dr King’s New Discovery

J H Simmons of Casey Louisiana recounts a nightmare cough that deprived him of sleep. He states Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds cured him completely and offers a 50 cent to 1 dollar bottle via W H McKee druggist with a trial bottle free.

J. H. Simmons Casey Dr. King W. H. McKee

Bunyan Moves Into Residence On Rock Street

Fred G. Bunyan and his family have moved into the house recently bought from Joseph Humphrey on Rock street. Roscoe Worthing improves after illness. Dr Frank A Humphrey returns from St Marys W Va after attending cousin Ed Hamphrey's wedding. Louise Gunder recovers after a week of illness. Ladies aid to hold tea at Congregational parsonage this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Joseph Hamphrey plan to move to Granville to reside at the Methodist home for old people. Mr and Mrs Ed Wharff and daughter Lillian of Wilmington visited Mr and Mrs Dean Ewers last week.

Fred G. Bunyan Joseph Humphrey Rock Street Roscoe Worthing Frank A. Humphrey St. Mary's W. Va Ed Hamphrey Louise Gunder Ladies’ Aid Congregational Joseph Hamphrey Granville Ed Wharff Lillian Wilmington

Cough remedy credited with curing child’s pneumonia cough

Mrs. Ora Bossard of Til notes two years ago her daughter suffered pneumonia and a severe cough. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the coughing stopped and the child grew stout and fat. The medicine is sold by W. H. McKee and Barton Drug in Chauncey Ohio.

antiseptic dressing speeds healing of injuries says surgeon

Applying an antiseptic dressing to wounds bruises and burns speeds healing to about one third the time of old methods. The notice claims this is a major surgical breakthrough and promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as antiseptic and pain reliever. Sold by W. H. McKee and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.

W. H. McKee and Barton Drug Co Chauncey, O

Oxen and Sheep Do Better Fattening in Packs

A historical note reports that oxen and sheep gain more efficiently when housed together rather than separately. Observers claim social proximity reduces stress and improves feeding behavior, aiding weight gain and overall health in mixed groups.

Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Promoted

An ad touts Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as a laxative cough syrup with pine tar honey and other remedies. It claims to ease bowels and relieve coughs and colds, notes a red clover blossom on every bottle, praises mothers, and lists Cline's Pharmacy as a seller. It also notes tobacco seeds are minute enough for sowing an acre from a thimbleful.

Kennedy Cline

Athens Ohio Ordinance for Union Street Improvement

Athens council adopts an ordinance to improve Union Street from the B and O Railroad to 150 feet beyond Cemetery Street. Project to be paved with vitrified brick or block with costs funded by bonds and deferred assessments, 30 day cash option, notices, surveys, and bids to follow.

Union Street Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Said Street Cemetery Street Athens Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Company Skorion

Notice of Quiet Title Suit in Athens County Court

Curtis J. Martin files suit in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio case 528 against unknown heirs of Catherine Buckingham and others. He claims title to two parcels along the Hocking River totaling 104.24 and 74.2 acres and seeks to quiet title, enjoin others from asserting interest, and obtain equitable relief with defendants to answer by October 12, 1905.

Curtis J. Martin Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Hocking River Fins’ Teacr Rock Kippie Run Hocking Harry G. Stalder

Examinations Schedule For Teachers In Various Cities

Notice to Teachers announces monthly elementary certificate exams in Athens on the first Saturday each month and high school and special certificates on the first Saturday in September December March and June. Additional Boxwell exams set for Athens and Glouster on the second Saturday in May. By order of the Board of Examiners M M Bryson Clerk.

Athens Stewart, Nelsonville Glouster Boxwell Board of Examiners M. M. Bryson

Holluister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promotes Beauty

Advertises Holluister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a beauty product for girls promising red lips laughing eyes sweet breath and good looks. Sold as tea or tablets for 35 cents by Cline's Pharmacy.

Holluister Cline

Also Mentioned on This Page

OUT OF Town News Wolfs Plains Bethany Bowman Lysander Fairview Dean Charles Bierbach Chestnut St Eric, Pa Bright Reilef Europe Frost Bell State of Henry Logan W. B. Golden Perfection Oil Hay Standard Oil Company Thompson Scott's Hart Schaffner & Marx Hart, Schaffner la Marx Scott Lawrence-Worstell Building Catherine P. Buckingham Sarah 8. Beecher Catherine B Convers Martha H. Buckingham Ebenezer Buckingham John Buckingham William Buckingham Grove T. A. Copeland Beverly Nursery W. T. Mitchell & Son Beverly, Ohio M Baker B. F. Baker DeWitt Zx. Fe. DeWitt & Co Chicago
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