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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1904

Page

7

State News Condensed From It Happened In Ohio Brief

Ohio items report tobacco stock burned in Toledo. a child dies after wagon crash in Circleville. a Belleaire store robbery. Laughlin tin slate mill to resume. various arrests and deaths across multiple towns. a nursemaid’s wife killed at a grade crossing. public notices of drownings and suicides. medical ads tout Dr. Pierce remedies. navy acceptance of the Ohio battleship. several disappearances and accidents. coal operators forecast a prosperous winter.

The Stomach is the Man Digestive Health Claim

An early health claim asserts that a weak stomach weakens the body and that restoring stomach health revives strength. The ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a remedy that digests food, cleanses glands, and cures indigestion and stomach troubles, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline

Belmar faces another robbery charge in Lee township

Chas Belmar, already jailed for burglarizing Jusice Bell’s residence, is charged with another robbery. Adam Tom reports his house was entered the same day, with a revolver, razor and about eighty cents stolen. The razor identified, the revolver discarded during a chase, and Belmar headed toward the Athens fair before capture.

Chas. Belmar Jusice Bell Lee Township Adam Tom Mr. Bell Bell Belmar Tom Mr. Tom

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Judge Lynch

The Probate Judge Lynch issued marriage licenses to multiple couples in various counties. Names include Jobh M Williams and Sarah E Harris, Frank Bobo and Edith May Van Dyke, Spencer W Williams and Mrs Mary K Wilson, among others with ages and localities listed.

Lynch Jobh M. Williams Jefferson County Sarah E. Harris Buchtel Frank Bobo Vinton County Edith May van Dyke Athens County Spencer W. Williams Mary K. Wilson Glouster Artemus Conant Washington County Lizzie E. Logdson Utley Ed. Moody Trimble Eura Elliott Paulski Hewitt Marshfield Daisy Wharton Mineral Fred A. Sedwick Lizzie Roberts Sharpsburg Earl A. Thompson Deanville Ada Morgan Nelsonville Osley R. Ross Pauline R. Jordan Hebbardsville Emmet Linscott Eana B. Wooley Amesville Ellsworth R. Burleigh Shade Lizzie E. Hartley Lysander Riley Judson Albany Mary Rasp Jacksoville Edgar Gethers Lizzie McCombs Robert Mace Anna Potter Orbiston Thos. Bidwell Laura Watson

Shouting Their Praises From Local Minister

Rev H H Hatch of My Fair claims a 26 year bladder and kidney illness is cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills. He says nothing else helped and that the pills restore health. The ad asserts all urinary troubles stem from diseased kidneys and touts Dodd's as curing Bright's Disease and backache.

H. H. Hatch Dodd Mr. Hatch Bright

India Most Varied Flora Among Nations

A statement notes India has about 15 000 native plant species, surpassing Europe’s roughly 10 000. The remark highlights India's remarkable botanical diversity compared with the European continent.

India Europe

Perry Davis Painkiller Advertisement Fragment

An old period ad touts Perry Davis Painkiller as a universal remedy for stomach disorders including cholera morbus cramps and diarrhea during heat. It claims no substitutes exist and suggests everyone should enjoy natural health. The fragment also mentions dancing with same sex and a line about Wisconsin taxes and Rocky Mountain Tea.

Perry Davis Sue

Eat less and chew well to prevent sour stomach

When food quantity is large or richness is high sour stomach may follow especially if digestion is weak from constipation. Eat slowly and not too freely of easily digested food. Chew thoroughly and allow five hours between meals. If fullness after eating occurs take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by McKee's Drug Store.

McKee’s Drug Store

Lecturer Seeks Guest Speaking Roles Across Regions

An educator proposes touring lectures to share expertise and personal background. The speaker aims to engage audiences with practical insights and relatable experiences in various venues and communities.

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted by Cline’s Pharmacy

Advertises DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve from Chicago as a specific for piles and skin ailments. Claims anti itch bleeding and protracted piles relief, warns against counterfeit products and urges customers to ask for DeWitts at Cline’s Pharmacy.

G. DeWitt & Co Chicago DeWitt DeWitt’s Cline

Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy Cures Buffalo Woman

Mrs Weisslitz of Buffalo New York attributes kidney trouble relief to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes years of pain and backache improving within three months and praises the treatment as life changing. The letter notes a $5000 forfeit if the testimonial is proven fake.

Weisslitz Buffalo, N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham Paula Weisstirz Seneca St Buffalo, N.Y

Ohio Visitors Told To Go Direct To Ohio Building Fair

Ohio visitors to the World’s Fair should take westbound cars marked Direct to the World’s Fair. They will reach the southeast entrance near the Ohio Building where registration and parcel check are free. Rest rooms telephones and an Information Bureau are provided. visitors may mail letters to the Ohio Building and inquire about lodging from the Information Clerk.

Ohio Building Ohio Ohio State Building

Green's August Flower Promises Better Digestion

Advertisement urges taking Green's August Flower before or after meals to aid digestion and stimulate the liver. It claims to promote regular habits and prevent constipation with trial bottles priced at 25c and full bottles at 1s 8d. Also notes Palestine modernization plans including a tramway to Bethlehem and Dead Sea steamers.

Palestine Jerusalem Bethlehem Dead Sea

Sunday School Field Workers Congress in Athens

County and township Sunday School officers from Hocking Vinton Jackson Gallia Athens Meigs and Washington meet at the Presbyterian church in Athens on Thursday September 15 1904. Dr Joseph Clark of the Ohio Sunday School Association and Mrs Phebe A Curtiss state home department secretary will attend and participate. Sessions run 9 am to 4 pm with an evening rally led by Clark and Curtiss. Also notes New York women hold jewelry investments ranging from 100000 to over 1000000 dollars.

Hocking Vinton Jackson Gallia Athens Meigs Washington Presbyterian Church Joseph Clark Ohio Sunday School Association Phebe A. Curtiss Clark Curtis

German Syrup Promises Lung Relief In Advertorial Claim

An advertisement argues lungs are humanitys weak spot and promotes Dr Boschees German Syrup to soothe heal and strengthen the lungs throat and bronchial tubes. It cites a 250 bottle and a 74c big bottle and notes widespread use by druggists. It also mentions New York state farmers institutes and attendance figures.

New York State

Fall River Remains Leading Print Cloth Producer

Fall River Massachusetts maintains its status as the nation’s top center for print cloth production despite rising competition from northern and southern rivals.

Fall River Mass

Fearful Odds Against Him

Bedridaen, lone and destitute, J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio suffered chronic kidney disease until he tried Electric Bitters. The elderly soldier credits the remedy with restoring his health and declares he is on the road to complete recovery. It is advertised as best for liver and kidney troubles and all stomach and bowel complaints. 50 cents. Guaranteed by W H McKee Druggist.

Bedridaen J. J. Havens Versailles W. H. McKee

British Navy Costs Compared With Fighting Strength

British admiral statistics show that the navy of England is built and maintained at a lower rate of cost in proportion to the effectiveness of its fighting strength than that of any other first class power.

England

From 148 to 92 Pounds by Cough Cure Case

Mrs Gertrude Fenner of Marion Indiana recovered completely from a severe lung cough and pneumonia after using One Minute Cough Cure. She lost weight from 148 pounds to 92 and regained her health after four bottles. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy. The Buxton Canada community, once a bustling underground railroad town, is now nearly deserted.

Gertrude RE. Fenner Marion Ind Cline Buxton Canada

Cured of Lame Back After Fifteen Years

John G. Bisher of Gillam Indiana reports a complete recovery from a lame back after fifteen years using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The liniment also relieves sprains and bruises and is sold by McKee's Jug Store.

Chamberlain John G. Bisher Gillam Ind McKee’s Jug Store

Learning to drive a horse challenges stuttering man and woman

A terse observation notes that a man who stutters should not waste time swearing and a woman learning to drive a horse may appear awkward, reflecting social expectations on speech and skill tasks.

De Witts Little Early Risers Praise and Cheese Fact

A testimonial praises De Witts Little Early Risers as potent yet pleasant in action. Albany resident W. B. Philpot reports quick relief from a bilious attack after one pill. The note then shifts to Wisconsin’s dairy industry producing 90 million pounds of cheese annually from about 2,000 factories.

de Witt Philpot Albany, Ga Cline Wisconsin

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Aids Nature

A historical note touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as medicine that aids nature by calming coughing aiding lung relief and promoting expectoration. It claims to restore health and is sold by McKee's Drug Store.

Chamberlain Nature McKee’s Drug Store

Suicide toll at Royal Arcad am in 1903

The chief medical examiner reports 103 members died by self inflicted means in 1903 at Royal Arcad am.

The Royal Arcad Am

Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Quick Rebalance

In a terse health claim style the notice promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle, thorough remedy for irregular living and related pains. The ad asserts strict laws and potential organ derangement from irregular living, then promises rapid adjustment at McKee's Drug Store for 25 cents.

Dr. King McKee

Estimated part time pupil count at New York schools

It is estimated that between 95 000 and 100 000 children will be on part time status at the opening of New York schools next week.

New York

Fine as Silk Soap Variant Ad

An advertisement touts EASY TASK SOAP as a laundry soap that preserves silk, claiming it leaves silk lustrous and beautiful. It promotes a five cent bar available at grocers.

Train Schedule Details Athens Columbus Service

Sunday Sept it via Ohio Central Lines train departs Athens at 7 27 a m with returning service from Columbus at 6 30 p m.

Ohio Central Lines Athens Columbus

Special Excursion Train to World’s Fair from Athens

Excursion Sunday September 11 to Midd leport Gallipolis and Point Pleasant via Ohio Central Lines. Special coach excursion to the World’s Fair St Louis Tuesday September 13 via Ohio Central Lines. Train leaves Athens 6 17 am and arrives Columbus 9 45 am then Columbus to St Louis by Big Four Ry special train at 10 am arriving 10 pm. Round trip fare 10 75 dollars tickets valid seven days for return. Call on Ohio Central Lines agents for particulars.

St. Louis Ohio Tral Lines Athens Columbus Big Four Ry Ohio Central Lines Homeseeker's Hocking Valley Denver Colorado Springs Colorado Sovereign Grand Lodge L O F San Francisco Cal Los Angeles Knights Temlar Eptember O. F Indian Territory Arkansas Asiana Texas

Wanted Representative for High Grade Extracts in County

Advertisement seeks a first class representative for High Grade Extracts in the county. Prior sales to household districts preferred. Send references with application. E. Ritzler Extract Manufacturer Dayton Ohio.

E. Ritzler Dayton Ohio

Perry County Fair Excursion to New Lexington Tickets

Excursion rates offered by Ohio Central Lines from Columbus Granville Athens and intermediate stations to New Lexington for the Perry County Fair Tickets go on sale September 15 16 and 17 with return travel valid through September 18.

New Lexington Ohio Central Columbus Granville Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

State News Toledo George Sissons Circleville Ralph Abbott Bellaire Simon Baer Martins Ferry Laughlin Orren B. Good Board of Managers Campridge H. O. Barber Belleforaine Orra Craig George Mavis Lorain Will Ferguson Broad Street Scioto Lima John Wagner Toledo Hospital Henry Hamaschel Peter Farham Lancaster Sugar Grove Mississippi Nevada Norman Dailey Waverly Tenia Yaharus Napoleon Sadie Bryan Youngstown Hubbard Lydia Montgomery Hugh Mongomery Warren Albert G. Miller Sardis David Lentz Antioch Delaware Charlies W. Knight Ela Delaware County Bar Association Cedar Point Marietta Lizzie Randolph Martin Hotel Pierce KR. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Newark David Staugh Navy Washingon Union Iron Works Charles B. Spahr Prince Albert Ostend Begium Dover Freerick Kent Crestline William Long Big Four W. Ode Hendershot Marieta Telephone Company Alliance Waler Schulz Here Norwalk William Carleton Anderson Humane Society Findlay Emmett Prebble Winchester Baldwin Martinsville Cininnati Claude Meeker Hayden Building E. Broad Street Frank W. Clarke Man Astoria Lou Rocky Mountain Tea Oline Return Middleport Gallipolis Pt. Pleasant Perry County Fair York E. Op St Louis Dailyo Nea Parkersburg Chillico Parkersburg Chillicothe W. R. Moor P. McCartry Cincinnati Hocking Yalley Charleston Corning Marya- Ville Berry G. Jordon Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad Co M. Wy Trinway i Pennaylvania Pennsylvania Lines Penneaat Aia Linge Trai Innatt C. M. Bewnxertt F. M. Wilearne SeniTicket Marietta, Columbus Cleveland Points Northwest Palos Ohio Central Arts Columbua Lk. M.S Central Tee R P ©. Riddell P. M. Sey Paes. Ag Harvey L. Blackwood L. H. Blackwood T. W. Baum, Duvall Jane Stewart, Nelsonville Jaly Guysville Oes Ae Anooet Sorartat M. M. Breson
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