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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
4
Readers glimpse a mix of editorials and notices touching on local option enforcement in McConnellville, mayoral hopes, postal laws, church fees, and the fading Grand Army of the Republic as veterans recount past wars and ongoing civic duty in Toledo and Saratoga.
The Bi-Chemic Medical Institute of Columbus Ohio schedules a one day visit to Athens on Tuesday October 1 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Radio electrical apparatus will be shown and doctors offer free advice and consultation for diseases advertised. Numerous requests by mail and in person prompted the visit.
The BiChemic Medical Institute advertises a painless treatment for deafness and related ear noises plus nasal and throat issues. It claims immediate relief and a cure without instruments, using vapor medication, electrical massage, and inhalation therapy to clear blockages, prevent consumption, and improve breathing and smell.
Mrs G Edwards of Mineral City Ohio reports placing herself under treatment with X Ray Specialists on April 12 1906 for nose cancer and claims a cure within a month leaving only a slight scar. She offers to answer inquiries and lists a wide range of diseases said to respond to their system of treatment. She notes the need to locate a disease cause as the first step in treatment.
The speaker notes a work unmatched in any nation and laments the approaching time when the brave deeds of the civil war can no longer be recounted by those who answered the roll.
Alfred J. M. Stout and wife visit in Kansas Missouri and Nebraska. Cliff Fulton and Everett Burch of Athens plan a hunting visit at Lewis Persons. Dr C F Guthrie and wife travel to the Jamestown exposition this week. Gene Pierce and wife visited the Rock Springs fair with the in law. A baby girl arrives for H J Stout of Dighton Kansas formerly of this place. Clay Caldwell attends the O A at Athens. Everett Person visited Indianapolis last week.
A vivid window display at Henderson Crider Drug Store features college pennants for sale. Prices are described as very reasonable, inviting customers to view and purchase.
Mrs. Alice Bean and baby returned Sunday after visiting her parents at the Plains. Mrs. Minnie Price of Glouster stayed with Ed Bean for a day. Blanche Kincade and mother visited Stewart with H. Kincade and family. Whit Bean went to Athens on a business trip. Dorsey and Walter Bean were taken to the Children's Home. Mrs. Bessie King and Mrs. Bertha Bean with their young sons joined a circuit dinner at Guysville. Fay Windsor visited Mary Bean. Jerry Bean visited Athens Friday. Mrs. Sadie Bean and daughter and Mrs. Lydia Kincade and daughter were guests of Mrs. Emaline Calvert and family. Will Graham and his son from Athena were guests of Mile Bean. Mr. Fitch visited Athens.
J. K. Hall of Shepard describes severe back pain, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite, puffiness, constipation, liver issues, and yellowing of the skin. After trying doctors and patent medicines, he began X Ray therapy and reports complete symptom relief, clearer complexion, and renewed energy for daily work.
Saturday and Sunday visits include Mr. and Mrs. Parrill Bean and Gladys with the Robinsons of Asbury and J. A. Buck family at Whit Beans. Fox hunters were heard on Green Branch hills. Booze won the race with Chet Bean and Pete Shields owners. Green Branch residents patronize Guysville creamery. Wade Starkey and Clarence Bolin visited.
A letter extols muslin like cloth wider and more durable, claiming it lasts longer, covers more, and fits many customers. It compares Devoe paint’s efficiency, saying a gallon covers more, costs less, and yields better durability and upkeep. The writer urges Sam Summer to source both goods for broad appeal and profit.
October magazines arrive including Ainslee's Gunter's Ocean Argosy and Railroad Man's. Henderson-Caider Drug Co announces new bank building as of 9-18-2.
M O Bartholomew of 52 Halsey Street reports ten years of eye weakness from nervous strain with twitching and impaired vision. After two months under X ray treatment his eyes are stronger the twitching ceased and his nervousness vanished he recommends the X Ray Specialists to others.
The office operates from 9 to 12 and 2 to 4 daily with evening hours 7 to 8. Sundays are 10 a.m. to noon.
Israel Crossen born in Pennsylvania and raised in Lee township Athens county Ohio died September 9 1907 aged 73 after a long illness. He served in the 141st Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was long superintendent of the Hebbardsville cemetery. Survived by four sons and one daughter with one daughter dying in Kansas. Funeral at Hebbardsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Rev Kreager preached at the Baptist church Sunday and spent a couple of weeks at home. Mrs Rhoda McGrew of Wheeling guest of Wm P Barrows and family. A number attended the state fair from this place. Miss Lenna Dean returned to Athens high school. Miss Rosa Merrill returned to Marietta after visiting relatives. The following named persons com-
An old advert praises Nenderton-Opider ice cream with a slide down tasting experience and a refreshing feel. The copy promotes a 35 cent quart at their store.
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