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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
7
A fragmented note discusses winter fish quality and winter conditions. It mentions anglers or readers evaluating cold weather gear and preparing for winter fishing with non-greasy approaches. The text hints at local advice and practical tips without clear names or places.
Miss Mary George of Zenner's store in Athens spent Sunday at home. Mrs Frank Coe of McKenzies Pa visits Mr and Dr T Coe. Lona Masters and twins return home improved after two months near Albany. Stanley and baby visit Call Stanley family. Mrs Charles Ross visiting son in Charleston. Mrs George Williams of Abtiens called in for daughter illness at W G Shaffer's. Elen Enlow and daughter of Zelda call on Sarah Buxton. P A Vorkes visit friends near Bloomingville.
Round trip excursion through Columbus on Monday November 4 via K and M Railway. Agents note return on the same date departing Gololinus at 6 35 PM. Details include departure and timing for travelers planning the trip.
Notice to Teachers lists examination dates for various months. Primary tests are scheduled in May and August. Box 1 tests occur on the third Saturday of April and the second Saturday of May. By order of the board of examiners, Maurice M. Bryson, clerk.
Advertisement from Ohio Central lines offering Homeseeker and Colonists rates. Tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Contact agents for fall particulars and rates.
Train excursion on Ohio Central Lines features low round trip fare from Chicago to Toledo and back via local routes. Departures Friday November 5 with arrival in Toledo at 11 00 p m and Chicago by 2 15 a m Saturday November 7. Return valid through Monday November 9.
The piece discusses October weather and scrofula, praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for radical cures. It claims the medicine eradicates scrofula, compares it to consumption, and notes widespread use in towns and homes. It also mentions a claim about 11 000 Americans with English royal blood.
Bob Moore of Lafayette Ind recommends DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for their painless cleansing effect. He says other pills gripe and sicken, while these pills are simply perfect, sold by Cline’s Pharmacy.
In Bachtel, Oct 40, John Giffin fought with his brother George during an argument over a bet. John fired ten buckshot shots as he approached, severely peppering George but missing with poor aim. Mrs Giffin arrived and claimed John would face arrest. authorities discussed a possible two dollar fine and further action.
Dieting harms health and starves the stomach, while Kodol Dyspepsia Cure helps the stomach digest what you eat. It claims to make digestion easy and to relieve indigestion and stomach troubles. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Local items report Miss Clara Caldwell sick with fever improving slowly. Lorna Runnion moved his family to Athens. Miss Mallie Le Favor of Alfred attended I W Kincade. Miss Mary Caldwell returned to Woolville to attend school after rest. Swartz family visited Bers at Garden Sunday. Stewars and wife of Guys Wille visited AL Ar Runvion’s. Ruby Kirkend day and Sunday at Canaanville. Rev Crabbe preached at Lawrence Chapel. Seth Hammond and A. Giem of Illinois, Milo Runnion, Miss Effis Rollins visited Teraville to work. R J Runnion and J L Ryle attended Modern Woodmen Lodge at Alfred Saturday night. Spent last week with daughter Mag Spent with home near aughter.
Our younger brother suffered long digestive trouble. After trying various remedies he took Chamberlain's Stomachs and Diver Tablets and gained forty pounds in thirty days. He is now fully recovered. We have a good trade on the tablets. Holley Bros., merchants, Long Branch, Mo. Sold by Moleey Drug Store.
Convention postponed. will be held at Marshfield on November 40-2% Song. Names of Sunday school superintendents urged to contact Albany Ohio. J. Kirkpatrick, County Preg.
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