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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1906

Page

7

Doan's Kidney Pills Praise by Army Veteran

Leroy Brown of Lincoln Hill Pomeroy Ohio testifies that after severe wartime kidney trouble Doan's Kidney Pills cured his back pain and other kidney symptoms with no recurrence for three months. He praises the remedy and urges buyers to remember the name Doan's and buy only that.

Leroy Brown Lincoln Hill Pomeroy, C Dean Doan aster-Milburn Co Buffalo N.ve Ce Ag

Lawrence Purchases Ballard Corner for Block Plans

W. B. Lawrence today bought the Ballard Corner from E. J. Jones for 25000 dollars cash. He plans a four story brick business block on 100 by 94 feet with details ready, while Jones will build a similar block on the Atkins Corner nearby. The purchases reflect Athens business center growth and aim to boost Greater Athens development.

W. B. Lawrence Ballard Court Street Union Street E. J. Jones Lawrence Athens Greater

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Revised

Teachers ex am in ations will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless that date is a legal holiday then the following Saturday. The Boxwell Examinations are set for the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, Clerk.

Boxwell Aaron Grady

Band Follower Struck by Car in Small Town Incident

Vern McDonald of Giouster, a bartender at Donaldson's, chased a band down the street and stepped into the path of a rig driven by Mrs. Theodore Dean. He was knocked down and run over but suffered no serious injuries though his feelings were hurt by the boys' taunts. Donaldson considers hiring a boy as bodyguard for future outings.

Vern McDonald Giouster Donaldson’s Love and Music Vern Theodore Dean

Italian worker amputates finger after rail incident

An Italian employee of the B and O near Canaanville had the flesh torn from two fingers when a hand was caught under a rail while removing old steel. He was treated in Athens by Dr. C S McDougall, who sutured one finger and amputated the little finger at the first joint. If he had remained still the injury would have been minor.

Canaanville Athens C. S. McDougall

Mad dog terror spurs citywide alerts in Lancaster

In Lancaster Ohio on September 18 residents faced a nervous day as a mad dog roamed the city biting eight people and six dogs before being found and killed near the old canal bed at 7 pm. Tibbs and Goman left for the Pasteur Institute.

Lancaster Postmaster Pickering C. Goman Ed. Getz Capt C. Heed Alvin Morris Francis Adams Fred Tibbs William Hummel Tibbs Goman Pasteur Institute

Work on Stedman Building Pressed Forward

Construction of the Stedman building at State and Cemetery streets advances with excavation complete and foundation laid. Charles P. Kircher company directs a large crew as they rush to complete a substantial corner structure above the K. M. depot.

Stedman State and Cemetery Streets Chas. P. Kircher Company

First Grand Camp Fire at Athens County Reunion

The first annual reunion of the Athens County Soldiers and Sailors opened with a large audience and Veterans presence. Major L M Jewett led the program as Rev O B Pershing gave the invocation. Speakers included Captain E R Monfort and General C H Grosvenor discussing war’s role in progress and the valor of veterans.

Eral Athens County Soldiers and Sailors Athens L. M. Jewett O. B. Pershing First Presbyterian Church of Clara Bancroft Minnie Duckler Camp United States Jewett C. H. Grosvenor Ohio

Chamberlains Pain Balm touted for back relief in ad

An Ohio or Michigan ad claims Chamberlains Pain Balm gives prompt permanent relief for a lame back after three weeks with other remedies. Testimonial from Luke LaGrange of Orange says two applications cured him. sold by W H McKee E R Lash Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.

Luke LaGrange Orange, Mich Chamberlain W. H. McKee E. R. Lash Athens Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Aleck Womeldorff Dies From Gas Explosion Burns

Aleck L. Womeldorff aged 34 died at Canaanville after three weeks of illness from burns from a gas explosion at the Canaan Coal Company shaft. He leaves a wife and a four year old child. The body will be shipped to Hamden for burial and the funeral will be held there Friday under Eagles auspices. He had worked for the Canaan Coal Company prior to the accident.

Aleck L. Womeldorff Canaanville Canaan Coal Company Womeldorff Hamden The Eagles

Dick Opens Headquarters for Ohio Campaign

Senator Dick, chairman of the State Republican campaign committee, opens headquarters in Columbus and plans a statewide speaking tour with national issue emphasis including government ownership of railroads. John R. Malloy is secretary and Julius Whiting of Canton may head the speaker bureau.

Columbus State Republican Campaign Committee John R. Malloy State Central Committee Jesse W. Weirick W. E. Marsh Julius Whiting Canton T. J. Reynolds Akron Bryan Seue Taft Cuba Ohio

McKinstry and Parker offer Grosvenor street lots

E D Sayre purchases one Grosvenor street lot as McKinstry Parker advertise sewer gas and water access for $400. They announce Townsend and Pickering seven acre plots and street expansion toward the business center with Highland Park addition nearby. They tout bargain building lots homes farms near the city and Court House with a request to ask for the list.

E. D. Sayre Grosvenor Street Townsend and Pickering Business Center Highland Park Court House

Infant Dies Shortly After Birth at Sugar Creek Mine

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Clarke at Mine 210 Sugar Creek died this morning at 4 o'clock after living only a few hours. The burial occurred in the Catholic Cemetery this afternoon.

John Clarke Mine 210 Sugar Creek

Probate notices filed in Athens County Ohio records

Probate Judge in Athens County Ohio suspends accounts for publication and exception until September 22, 1906 at 10 a.m. The notices list L A Koons guardian of Jerome B Beckler first and final account Lawrence G Worstell assignee of Edwin Mooney first account Charles D Hopkins administrator of Martha Brownlee estate first and final account Annie Raybould administratrix of Samuel Raybould second and final account Ida Spencer administratix of James Six first and final account.

Athens County Ohio L. A. Koons Jerome B. Beckler Lawrence G. Worstell Edwin Mooney Charles D. Hopkins Martha Brownlee Annie Raybould Samuel Raybould Ida Spencer James Six

Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil Advertises Quick Wound Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil as a fast pain reliever for cuts and wounds, urging readers to be prepared for injuries with the product.

Thomas

Parsons Edges Murphy in New York County Primary Clash

In a bitter New York county primary, Republican Herbert Parsons won a sweeping victory to control the party organization while Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall held leadership by a narrow margin. Parsons had Roosevelt and Governor Higgins backing and telephoned Oyster Bay to report the win. Full returns show 22 Parsons districts to 11 for Odell and Quigg. Murphy carried 19 of 35 Democratic districts, McClellan 16.

New York Herbert Parsons Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Parsons B. B. Odell, Jr Lemeus E. Quigg

Floyd Wins Narrow Nod for New Hampshire Governor

In Concord Floyd of Manchester wins the Republican nomination after a fierce nine ballot convention battle led by rival Winston Churchill. Final tally shows Floyd 498 votes Churchill 335 Greenleaf 55 Gale 12 with three voided ballots. Littaur declines renomination in Gloversville Lucius Littaur announces.

Concord N. H Charles M. Floyd Manchester New Hampshire Winston Churchill Lincoln Republican Club Floyd Churchill Charlies H. Greenleaf Franconia Stephen H. Gale Exeter

Disastrous Flood In Tepic Territory Mexico

Disastrous floods in Santiago Ixcuintla and adjacent Tepic districts drown 50 people and render about 590 homeless. Cinaloa inundation causes widespread damage with river towns partially destroyed and many cattle drowned. Ahome reports deaths from malarial fever.

Mexico Mezatlan Santiago Ixcuintla Tepic Cinaloa Ahome Fuerte River

Dean’s Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief for Babies

Advertises Dean’s ointment as instant relief for eczema sores and itching in babies. Claims safety for children and availability at all druggists.

Dean

Typhoon in Hong Kong Leaves Debris and Losses Across Harbor

The typhoon hit Hong Kong with extensive damage to ships and docks. About 100 lives are reported lost as several vessels were driven ashore or left adrift. Damaged ships include Strathmore, Monteagle, Sig nal, Emma Layken, and others while crews seek safety in ruined quarters.

Hongkong Strathmore Loong Sang Chip Shing Fatshang Monteagle Signal Emma Layken Chang Sha Sexta Kowloon United States Sorsogon Johanne Wing Chai Fronde Francisque Apenrade Stone Cutters Island Radnor Shire

Mrs Charlotta McNight Dies at Age Eighty

Mrs Charlotta McNight aged eighty died at her daughter Mrs Thomas Woodward’s home on Wolf Street this morning from asthma. She was the widow of Thorton McNight who died about two years ago. The funeral will be Friday with interment in the School Lot Cemetery near Carpenter station.

Charlotta McNight Thomas Woodward Wolf Street Thorton McNight School Lot Carpenter Station

Nelson Gans Fight Draw Crowds to Goldfield

Goldfield Nevada crowding hotels as visitors flood in for the Nelson Gans bout. Nelson walked five miles along the road while Gans covered nearly ten miles on the road. Gans remains the favorite at 10 to $

Gane Goldfield Nev Nelson Gans

Secretary Root Delayed at Lota by Fog

The United States cruiser Charleston with Secretary Root aboard has not arrived at Lota Che. Fog is the believed cause of the delay and the vessel’s late arrival is anticipated.

Root Lota Che United States Charleston

Local society notes and travels from Athens area

Dr Thos L Lowe returns from a ten days lecture tour through southeastern Ohio and will preach next Sunday. J B Barker leaves for Columbus to resume O U studies. Ella Lefavor Alfred visits Athens relatives and will start school in Carthage township Monday. C H Horn moves to Montrose Ave from Lancaster St. Curtis V Harris heads to Gallipolis for a State Epileptic Hospital board meeting. C BE Hawk of Wilkesville arrives for a reunion with Marshfield comrades. Mr and Mrs J D Jewell visit Athens hosts. Marie Helt and Orla Burch of Portsmouth visit Athens friends. Henry Poston leaves for Ne after a visit. W Huff of South Salem meets former Co A 18th Regt members. praises Gen Grosvenor. Mrs Cornelia Dickey of Hamden Junction visits Margaret Martin. W H Irwin of Alexander attends soldiers reunion. veteran of Co C 141st O V I, 66, notes lifelong reading of the Messenger.

Attack of Diarrhoea Cured by One Dose Remedy

A testimonial states a diarrhoea attack left a worker weak until one dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him completely after nine days of other medicines failed. The endorsement comes from R G Stewart of Greenville Alabama with druggists W H McKee E R Lash Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey listed as sellers.

Chamberlain R. G. Stewart Stewart & Bro Greenville Ala W. H. McKee E. R. Lash Athens Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ballard Corner Loane Gino Major Jewett Judge Lynch Hood Stedman Building Berlain Alex Womeldorf Paign McKinstry & Parker's Pointers McKinstry & Parker Wrawkly Littaur Gloversville N. Y Lucius N. Littaur Congress Dury Saratoga Roosevelt Oyster Bay Harriman Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Railroad Company Wall Street BE. H. Harriman Chicago and Alton Southern Pacific Union Pacific Atlantic Pacific Reading Baltimore & Ohio Treasury Funston St. Paul Minn Frederick Funston Washington Charleston, Sr R. D. Bibber Sayres Savannah Thos. L. Lowe Southeastern J. 8. Barker Ella Lefavor Alfred Carthage Township C. H. Horn Lancaster Street Montrose Avenue Curtis V. Harris Gallipolis State Epileptic Hospital C. BE. Hawk Wilkesville L. Hawk Marshfield J. D. Jewell Stewart Adam Laverty Marie Helt Orla Burch Portsmouth Henry Poston William Huff South Salem Ross County Co. A Regt V. L Gen. Grosvenor Cornelia Dickey Hamden Junction J. PB. Dickey Presbyterian Church of Athens Margaret Martin Poplar Avenue W. H. Irwing Alexander Irwin Co. C
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