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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1905

Page

3

Bonkoskia and Other Local News From Athens

Visitors in Athens include Mr and Mrs Walter Bonkoskia and Busie Moody departing to Louisville Ky. Earl Bean of Guysville visited friends as did Rice Times. Rev Otis Mansfield lectured on The Sins of the Cities. Wm Blakeway married Carrie Atkinson of Newark and they travel to New York for a brief honeymoon. James Dailey recovering from fever and Henry Warner injured by a gun misadventure while hunting with vines entangling his gun. he is weak but not expected to die.

Walter Bonkoskia Athens Gay and Sanday Busie Moody Louisville Earl Bean Guysville Rice Times Otis Mansfield Crooksville Wm. Blakeway Carrie Atkinson Newark New York James Dailey Henry Warner Satuday

Electric Bitters Promised Relief for Dyspepsia and Disease

Advertising copy from W. H. McKee's drug store promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia biliaryness Bright's disease and similar disorders. Claims include sure and permanent relief and freedom from troubles with a 50 cent price and guarantee.

Bright W. H. McKee

Dignified Obituary and Local Social Notes from Hockingport

Milton Parker, aged and respected, died October 16 at his home in Hockingport. Funeral services held there. George D. Stone returned home to Carthage after a visit to his old home. Mrs. Earl Streets of Indian Territory visited aunt Mrs. E A Dutton. Ethalinda Moore of Bashan visited her father Elijah Stone and friends. Louise Wells continues to recover from illness. Walter Dutton of Ohio University visited at home. Elizabeth Rath and Martha Stone visited Mr. and Mrs. J E Bailey of Coolville. Thomas Palmer of Torch visited Elijah Stone and family. Herbert Griffin, recently ill with typhoid fever, showing slow recovery.

Milton Parker Geo. D. Stone Carthage Earl Streets Indian Ter E. A. Dutton Ethalinda Moore Bashan Elijah Stone Louise Wells Walter Dutton O. U Elizabeth Rath Martha Stone J. E. Bailey Coolville Thomas Palmer Torch Herbert Griffin

Plans to Get Rich Frustrated by Hype Up

Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills from W. H. McKee’s drug store. Claims to remove internal clogging materials and boost energy. Promises headache and dizziness relief at 25 cents with guarantee.

Dr King W. H. McKee

Constance Lewis Guest of Friends in Columbus

Miss Constance Lewis visited Columbus on Sunday as the guest of friends, enjoying hospitality and social gatherings in the city.

Constance Lewis Columbus

Homeseekers Excursion Announces Reduced Rates

Homeseekers excursion offers eight special reduced rates for journeys to the South and West. Tickets on sale November 7 21 and December 5 19 at lower prices than before. Rates and details available from Ohio Central Lines agents or general passenger agent Moulon Hosek Toledo Ohio.

Ohio Central Moulon Hosek Toledo

Fire at M. E. church sparks concern in Everton

Chauncey L C Tippit of Everton spent time with family last week. A Sunday blaze at the M E church started by sparks from an engine was quickly controlled. Several local residents visited neighboring towns and returned from trips. An addition to the school building is planned to improve convenience for scholars.

L. C. Tippit Everton W. Va M. E Edward Hazel McHarg Nellie Dowler Nelsonville J. B. Stephenson Glouster

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Endorsed for Children

Mothers may safely give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to their little ones with no harmful ingredients. The remedy is touted as safe for children and valued for curing coughs colds and croup. Sold by W. H. McKee and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.

W. H. McKee Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio

Local social and family movement in Zaleski and neighboring areas

Mrs Sarah Storer and Mrs E S Bryan and family were guests of relatives at Zaleski last week. Ben Smith and wife visiting relatives in West Virginia. Mr Jacoby moved into the Grimes property on Church street. Maggie Burns died at her home after a long illness of consumption. Funeral held Monday conducted by Rev Bowman. Mrs Bertha Charlton hosted guest Mrs Bertha Kuhn formerly Bertha Barringer. Don and Howard Owings of Marietta were guests here over Sunday.

Sarah Storer E.S. Bryan Zaleski Ben Smith West Virginia Jacoby Clarksburg W. Va Grimes Church Street Maggie Burns Bowman Bertha Charlton Bertha Kuhn Bertha Barringer Don Howard Owings Marietta

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Brain Vitality

An advertisement extols Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets claiming they improve digestion and blood flow to the brain. A user testimonial from Detroit praises relief from colicky pains and loss of appetite, noting substantial recovery after using the tablets. The pitch cites a 25 cent price and store exclusivity.

Majestie Detroit Mich Naa

Local Residents Visit Relatives Over Weekend

McKee's Drug Store notes Mrs. R. 8. Dent and Mr. A. E. Dent visited Hebbardsville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gardner and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gardner from Chauncey were guests of relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Walter Ackley of Columbus visited her parents Lt. E. Moore. Emmett Earich returned from Moxahala for a day. A. W. Russell traveled to Athens on business. Mrs. W. R. Wilson of Athens and Mrs. Wm. Jones of Goluster were guests Friday. J. O. Earich of Athens stayed with relatives Sunday.

Ray Gardner Guy Gardner Chauncey Walter Ackley Columbus Lt. E. Moore Emmett Earich Moxahala A. W. Russell Athens W. R. Wilson Wm. Jones Golus

Rube Jay Hawk Seeks Legislature Nomination

In Kalamity Korners October 10 1905 Rube Jay Hawk writes to supporters seeking the Democratic nomination for the state legislature. He critiques rival Pattieson Baker and Garber while urging party unity and rallying local readers to back his candidacy and campaign efforts.

Local Notes From Coolville Ridge and Surroundings

Miss Annie Hawk started a job in D Zenner's store in Athens and spent Sunday at home. Mr and Mrs Robt McLean welcomed a daughter born Friday. Several people from here attended Will Seaman sale on Friday. Miss Edna Evans of Athens visited here Sunday. Rev Samuel Poston is very ill and Mrs Orange Butte of South Canaan is at his bedside. Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Burley of Athens visit the Hartleys in town.

Annie Hawk D. Zenner Athens Robt. McLean Will Seaman Edna Evans Samuel Poston Orange Butte South Canaan Ellsworth Burley Samuel Hartley

IRELAND REPORTS LOCAL VISITS AND CHURCH MEETING

Mr and Mrs W E Bingman spent Sunday with his parents in Little Hocking. Mrs Esther Dodd and her daughter Annie visit Belmont county relatives. Mr and Mrs J F Bingman and daughter Helen of Washington DC visit here. Miss Bernice Doan of Cooville visits her parents. The Ireland church conference is set for November 2 and 3.

W. E. Bingman B. F.cunningham Little Hocking Esther Dodd Annie Belmont County J. F. Bingman Helen Washington D. C Bernice Doan Cooville G. W. Doan Ireland Church

Local Social Notes From Vanderhoof Area

W O Stout and wife visited Snowville for weekend. H L McAfee hosted David McAfee and family from Vinton County last week. H Knight and family welcomed Abram Knight and family from West Virginia. Anna Hilderbrand visited Coolville Sunday. E Chase plans a new farm house. Hilderbrand adds a new kitchen. John Davis to build a new house soon.

W. O. Stout Snowville H. L. McAfee David McAfee Vinton County H. Knight Abram Knight West Virginia Anna Hilderbrand Coolville

Local social visits spotted across Factory and vicinity

Dr and Mrs Philip Hawk of Factory call on A B Wingett family Saturday. Sandusky Woodyard visits Ben George Sunday night. Ollie Winget visits Mire Joe White near Factory Tuesday. Frank Biddle and family are Sunday visitors at Wm Annii. Hattie White visits sister Mrs Dave Rathburn near Albany. Mary Bradley visits Columbus Sunday to see Lottie and Willie Bradley in a Catholic Children's Home. Ed McDaniel of Illinois visits Mac Barrows.

Philip Hawk Factory A. B. Wingett Sandusky Woodyard Ben George Ollie Winget Mire Joe White Frank Biddle Sunone Ann Hattie White Albany Dave Rathburn Mary Bradley Columbus Lottie Willie Bradley Ed. McDaniel Illinois Mac Barrows

Prosperity Claim in Ironton Favorable Administration Outlook

The Ironton Register reports prosperity in Ironton with business improving for years and public content with current administration. The piece argues voters should not fear change, predicts Herrick as the next governor, and endorses stability under the current leadership.

Ironton Tome Herrick Ironton Register

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule

Examinations for Elementary Certificates held on the first Saturday each month in Athens. High school and special certificates on the first Saturday in September December March and June. Additional exams at Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster on the first Saturdays in May June and July. Boxwell exams at 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

Holileter's Rocky Mountain Tea Advertises Beautifier

An advertisement for Holileter's Rocky Mountain Tea promises red lips laughing eyes sweet breath and good looks with the greatest beautifier yet offered. Available as tea or tablets from Cline's Pharmacy for five cents.

Cline

Laxitive Bromo Quinine Tablets refund offer note

The advertisement promises refund of money if the product fails to cure. Each box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. Dated October 2 1906.

E. W. Grove

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