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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1905

Page

7

Cornerstone laid for new Lancaster church

Ohio state notes report a series of brief items from Lancaster Wooster McConnelsville Logan Van Wert Jamestown Oberlin Urbana Salem Lima Zanesville New Straiteville Youngstown Bellaire Gallipolis Cleveland Each entry notes local events from church buildings to court decisions, accidents and missing persons, with names places and outcomes.

Lancaster M. E Wooster Eason Taggart McConnelsville Penneville Logan Philin Howdyshell Maxville Sherwood Lima Irene Charlies Taflinger Zanesville Good Samaritan Hospital

Fragmented Ohio notices mix deaths and accidents

A long list of brief items reports deaths, accidents, fires, legal actions, and political notes across Ohio towns. Names include Marion Knight of Chicago praising Dean's Kidney Pills, and local officials from Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Newark, Zanesville, Columbus, and more.

No Pill Is as Pleasant and Positive

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are described as mild and effective pills for cleansing. The ad claims suitability for children and delicate individuals while aiding strong people, and notes availability at Cline's Pharmacy.

DeWitt Cline

Old Maids' Club Admits No Young Women

In a humorous local note, residents joke that no woman deemed too young would join an old maids' club, illustrating the club's strict age-themed humor and social stereotype.

Old Maide Old Maids’ Club

Stomach and Liver Tablets Help Traveler’s Ailment Pose

John Dixon of Tullamore Ontario states severe attack of inciiion anxiety after meals caused sleepless nights and panic for three hours. After three months he found relief using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by W H McKee's drug store and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.

Chamberlain John Dixon Tullamore Ontario Canada W. H. McKee Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio

Mushrooms and Resignation Rules Highlighted

A Philadelphia Ledger note links cooking mushrooms to taste advantages. It claims states require some married teachers to resign, complicating support for husbands. A barber shop promotes its shaving services as superior.

The Philadelphia Ledger

Growth Grows Athens Ohio Housing Boom Attracts Many

A year of heavy building in Athens Ohio yields about 200 new houses costing around 500000 dollars. With 125 carpenters 600 bricklayers and 75 plasterers at work daily, housing and storage strain persist as the town publicizes a thriving population surge. Strangers observe a busy business district and crowded schools while Athens proclaims new vitality and regional leadership.

Athens Ohio

When a Man Dashes After a Hat in the Street

A brief note describes a man whose hat blows off, and he immediately chases it down the street holding onto the hat after reclaiming it. The scene highlights quick action and everyday street life.

The Ideal Wife and Health by Lydia E Pinkham

A feature extols female health and beauty as civilizational drivers and warns of decline from illness. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal female tonic and cites a reader letter from Mrs. Bessie Ainsley praising recovery. The ad asserts the remedy’s record of cures and offers free advice from Mrs. Pinkham.

Lydia E. Pinkham America

Resolution Of Respect For Departed Teacher Maggie Boyd

The Athens high school resolves to mourn founder Maggie Boyd with draped rooms for thirty days. Members pledge to cherish her memory and Christian virtues and seek to uphold her mantle. A copy of the resolutions is sent to papers and the family, with sympathy. Emmett L. Hooper pres and Grace Junod sec.

Emersonian Literary Society Maggie Boyd Athens High School Emmett L. Hooper Grace Junod

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertising Offer

A guaranteed remedy for piles promises relief for itching bleeding and protrusion within 14 days. The Paris Medical Co offers the ointment with a druggist refund if it fails, and allows mail orders from St Louis Missouri with 50 cents sent in stamps and forward paid.

Paris Medicae Co Louis Mo

Old Man in Orchestra and Cure Ads in Chauncey

An elderly man in an orchestra appears humorous. Advertisements claim Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cure indigestion and headaches, sold by W. H. McKee and Barton Drug Co. in Chauncey Ohio. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea offers relief for stomach and liver issues. Oline's Pharmacy sells the tea or tablets. A remark on men with fire red beards is noted.

Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Oline

Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Quick Energy Boost

Advert shows Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised at W. H. McKee’s drug store for 25 cents. Claims to remove obstruction causing fatigue and restore energy, with benefits including relief from headaches and dizziness.

Dr King W. H. McKee

Women and an Afternoon Reception Attire

A remark on how women appear dressed for an afternoon reception notes that formal outfits often look unnatural in daytime events. The comment emphasizes style over comfort and questions the mood conveyed by such dressing choices.

Notice of Probate Sale and Dower in Sheldon Estate

Henry O Bleness administrator seeks sale of real estate in Athens Ohio to pay debts. Ann B Sheldon widow holds dower and homestead rights after debts are settled. Defendants listed Thomas H Sheldon Belle V Sheldon Walter A Sheldon Catherine Sheldon Wilkins Sheldon must answer by November 18, 1905. Attorney D Hopkins represents the pleaders.

Thomas H. Sheldon Belle V. Sheldon Walter A. Sheldon Catherine Sheldon Wilkins Sheldon Victor Teller County Colorado Geooge F. Sheldon Sarah ©. Sheldon West Liberty Muscatine County Iowa Henry O’bleness Christopher R. Sheldon Athens Ohio Athens County Ann EK. Sheldon Ann B. Sheldon Henry O’blenes D. Hopkins

Notice of Partition Suit in Athens County Ohio

Alonza Larison files for partition of the east half of inlet No. 60 in Nelsonville Athens County Ohio against Blanche Smith Della Butts Howard Larison and others. If partition cannot be made without injury, court may order sale and distribution of proceeds per law. Defendants Howard Larison and George Larison must answer by October 22, 1905.

Blanche Smith Della Butts Howard Larison A Larison Anson Larison William 8. Smith Fred C. Butts Alonza Larison George Larison Alongs Larison Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Howard Larsson George Larsson Alonza Edward T. Smith

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