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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1904

Page

7

Ohio briefs report multiple local incidents and deaths

Short state wire item lists numerous Ohio towns with deaths, accidents, and local events. Notable items include Edwin Burenfield’s death at 69 from creeping paralysis. a high wind wrecking Etna church. a Bell Centre dry vote. a bank cash shortfall at the failed German American bank in Sidney. and a fatal train collision in St Marys.

Coshocton Edwin Burenfield Roscoe Lima William Tierney Holt Lake Erie & Western Sam Jones Sidney

Better than Pills and Digestive Aid

Questioned superiority of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets over ordinary pills. Answer: they are easier to take, gentle and agreeable, move the bowels, boost appetite, aid digestion. Sold for 25 cents per bottle at McKee’s Drag Store.

Chamberlain McKee

German-born Roosevelt supporter vows to vote despite illness

Toledo resident Adam J. Garlaska, dying of consumption, longs to cast a vote. A McClintockburg B&O railroad worker discovers a human skeleton beside the track with a bullet hole in the skull.

Toledo Germany Roosevelt

Letter praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

A reader from Collingswood New Jersey recounts improvement in health after using the Vegetable Compound. She describes prior weakness and irregular menstruation and credits the remedy with her renewed strength and regular cycles. A claim about a $5000 reward for a genuine letter is noted.

Hannah E. Mershon Collingswood N.J Lydia E. Pinkham

Pittsburg Business Men Visit Athens on Special Pullman Train

A special Pullman train bringing seventy seven Pittsburg business men and fourteen guests arrived in Athens Thursday night. They toured Ohio to meet customers and invite them to Pittsburg. A stalled curve delayed arrival about three hours and shops were closed. They stayed overnight in Athens then visited Glouster before returning to Pittsburg Friday evening.

Athens Pittsburg Ohio Pomeroy Board of Trade Central Glouster Pennsylvania

A Judicious Inquiry by a Traveling Man

A well known traveling man who visits the drug trade says druggists ask customers if a cough medicine is for a child or adult and prefer Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for children. They claim it is safe and cures coughs colds and croup. For sale by McKee's Drug Store.

Chamberlain McKee’s

Cambridge-Orrville Hammon Dies in Train Accident

Cambridge Orrville Hammon, 14, a switchlight tender at Cassels, was killed when he fell under a Baltimore and Ohio train. The incident occurred while he tended the switch, leaving B&O officials to investigate.

Cambridge Orrville Hammon Cassels Baltimore and Ohio

Prominent Texas Merchant Credits Kodol Cure

J B Taylor of Chriesman Texas suffered weak stomach loss of strength and weight but recovered after four bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He reports full restoration of health. The product digests what you eat and cures. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Thedford Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattan Tenn J. B. Taylor Chriesman Tex Cline’s Harmacy

Merchants and Manufacturers to Transport Bell Telephone Train

The Merchants and Manufacturers' Association of Pittsburg plans a Oct 17 to 22 trip through western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio by a special Bell telephone equipped train. It will reach Athens on Oct 20 where Manager Daiton will have a toll line ready to connect the train’s instruments for immediate long‑distance service, showcasing long distance telephony.

Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of Pittsburg Pennsylvania Ohio Athens Daiton W. Dalton

Judge Parker Silent Amid Contra dicting Advisers

One reason Judge Parker remains silent is he cannot speak without contradicting either himself or certain advisers, leaving no clear public statement.

Parker

Trio of Lovers Leads to Work House Sentences

On Dean avenue Thursday Roy Graham and Mrs Calver pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and were fined with costs. Lacking funds they were sent to Columbus for hard labor at seventy five cents a day until eleven dollars and twenty five cents is paid. John Calver husband of the woman paid eight dollars ninety cents in fines and costs. The trouble stemmed from Graham’s pursuit of Mattie Culver leading to a heated public quarrel at the Coolville fair.

Dean Avenue Costa Roy Graham Mattie Culver Columbus John Calver Wman Graham Calver Coolville

Double Wedding At Probate Office Seals Quick Union

A double wedding occurred Saturday at the Probate office with Justice Logan presiding. The couples were strangers from different towns. Jesse Be Baker married Miss Annie Topieet O Canonville and Budd E Dowd tied with Miss Ella Hill of Marshfield, all taking place within the same moment.

Justice Logan Jesse BE Baker Annie Topieet Canonville Budd E. Dowd Ella Hill Marshfield

Hocking Valley Excursion and Veterans Union Travel

Tickets go on sale Oct 25 26 for round trips at one and one third fares with return Oct 29. Homeseekers excursions to Northern Michigan Oct 4 18 Nov 15 20 with 21 day return. Special seekers excursion from Norfolk Va with Nov 15 sale and 21 day return. address Springfield Ohio for details.

Veteran's Union of Ohio

Pallas Club Meeting At Mrs Moore Home On Oct 22

The Pallas club gathered October 22 at Mrs. Moores home with papers on Japanese History. Mrs Sayre reported on the Federation convention at Springfield and its work. Mrs Alice Brown contributed a piano solo to the program.

Pallas Club

How to Cure Corns and Bunions

Soak corn or bunion in warm water to soften it. Pare closely without drawing blood and apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily rubbing for five minutes per application. Wear a corn plaster for a few days to prevent shoe irritation. Used as a general liniment for sprains bruises lameness and rheumatism. For sale by McKee's Drug Store.

McKee

Drying wet shoes and cleaning tips from old guidance

The article provides practical household guidance on drying wet shoes by laying them on their sides to expose the soles to air. It notes that air flow is essential and mentions avoiding hot water when cleaning mackintoshes. It also includes a cryptic line about a free lunch being paid for indirectly at double rates and a claim that common salt will exterminate moths.

Notice to Teachers Examinations Scheduled Across Counties

Examinations for Elementary Certificates will be held at Athens on the first Saturday of each month. High school and special certificates occur the first Saturday in September December March and June. Additional exams set for Stewart Nelsonville and Giouster on the first Saturday of May June and July. Sp pety Boxweil exams at Athena Guysville on the third Saturday in May and at Be ainane and ouster on the second Mas. By order of the Board of Beamenne M M Bryson Clerk.

Athens Stewart Nelsonville Giouster Pety Boxweil Athena Guysville Be Ainane Ouster Board of Beamenne M. M. Bryson

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