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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

3

Coroner rules Turner drowning an accidental boat upset

Coroner J. J. Lane returns a verdict that Lucius Turner drowned in the March flood due to an accidental capsizing of the boat. Six witnesses testified mainly about locating the body. Dr Basom denied dental work on Turner and could not identify the body by any filling, ending rumors it was a different man.

Nelsonville J. J. Lane Lucius Turner Harmony Turner Lane Basom Athens

Fleet sails for California after target practice at Magdalena Bay

Rapid progress by 16 battleships under Rear Admiral Evans toward record target practice at Magdalena Bay with 1,600 yard anchored targets. Fleet to leave April 12 for San Diego, reaching Coronado Beach by April 14 after a 620 mile voyage.

San Diego Cal Magdalena Bay Evans California Admiral Evans Pacific Naval Coronado Beach Navy Department Washington

General Grosvenor to Speak at Logan Meeting

General Grosvenor has been secured by the Methodist Brotherhood of Logan to deliver the next monthly address on April 9. He will discuss The Relation of the United States to the Oriental Countries, drawing on his recent tour of China Japan and the Philippines as a Philippine commission member.

General Grosvenor Methodist Brotherhood Logan United States China Japan Philippines Philippine Commission

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound advertised cures

Mrs Maggie Gilmer of West Union DC and Mrs Josephine Hall of Bardstown Ky credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and making them mothers. The ad cites thirty years of use as the standard remedy for female ills including displacements inflammation fibroid tumors irregularities pains backache and indigestion. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.

Maggie Gilmer West Union D. C Mrs. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Josephine Hall Bardstown Lydia EF. Pinkham Lydia BE Pinkban

Walking Fad Gains Glouster X Y Z Club Growth

Glouster Ohio March 20 a branch of the X Y Z Club formed last Sunday. Charter members include Tally Mondew Orfl Carpenter Howard Wells Jay Andrews John Goldsworthy Virgil Yaw and Egra Mondew. Virgil Yaw leads a 16 mile Sunday trek to Corning then returns, others fade out or divert to Bishopville. Members meet Sundays at 2 pm with quirky membership rules and restrictions on female participation.

Yaw

Michael Parker Dies After Long Illness at 79

Michael Parker age 79 died Sunday at his daughter Mrs. Thomas Porter’s home on West State Street after paralysis. Surviving children include Michael Parker Jr of Knightsville Indiana, Mrs. Thomas Porter, Mrs. Elizabeth Moure of Columbus and Mrs. M. M. Gibson of Senecaville. Funeral Tuesday at 1:20 PM from the Porter home with interment in the new cemetery.

Michael Parker Thomas Porter Weat State Stret Porter Michael Parker, Jr Knightsville Ind Elizabeth Mosure Columbus M. M. Gibson Senecaville Porter Home New Cemetery

Ointment Claims Cure for Chronic Eczema

A testimonial from Hon. S. W. Matthews, Commissioner of Labor Statistics in Augusta, Maine, says Dan's Ointment permanently cured a long standing eczema problem.

Dan S. W. Matthews Commiesioner Labor Statistics Agusta, Me

Inhuman Individual Drives Horse to Death in Nelsonville

A disturbing case from Nelsonville Ohio describes a person driving a horse to exhaustion until it collapsed and died after a long run. The incident is noted as a revolting instance of cruelty with the date marked as March 1.

Youth Pleads Guilty in Cruelty Case and Receives Lenient Sentence

A young man pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals and was fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 60 days in the Columbus work-house. The mayor spared a harsher sentence due to the plea, but he has no money to pay and will serve nine months, ending late December, starting today at noon. Officer Bhaner transported him to Columbus to begin confinement.

Columbus Malloy Columbus Institution Bhaner

Binder Twine Abuses in Wool Trade Highlighted by Boston Merchants

A letter from Brown and Adams wool merchants of Boston warns farmers about excessive binder twine used to tie wool. It notes damage from loose fibers, urges refusal of wool tied with excessive or rope-like twine, and predicts losses to handlers as manufacturers push back against improper binding.

Australia South America

Poor Old Tice Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Disturbance

In Nelsonville Ohio on March 20 Tipple pleaded guilty to unlawfully disturbing the peace while intoxicated and using profane language before Mayor Wells. He was fined $5 and costs totaling $7.45, paid, and released. Tipple had been detained after officers found him intoxicated on the streets.

Nelsonville Wells Tipples Tipple

Miolna tablets advertised as stomach cure

An advertisement promotes Mi-o-na tablets to alleviate indigestion by strengthening stomach muscles and boosting gastric juice secretion. It claims a full money back guarantee from Hendersons and urges readers to buy 50-cent boxes to avoid risk.

Athens Hendersons

Bryan Addresses Large Indoor Political Gatherings in Parkersburg

William J. Bryan spoke to two of the largest indoor political gatherings in Parkersburg WVa on Saturday night. He addressed the Camden and the overflow Auditorium theater after arriving at 3 PM from Wheeling where he spoke earlier that day. Crowds greeted him with thousands in attendance.

Parkersburg W. Va William J. Bryan Camden Auditorium Mr. Bryan Wheeling

Health Coffee Claim as Coffee Substitute Warned

Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin claims Health Coffee falsely imitates real coffee, made from toasted grains with malt and nuts. The product requires no long boiling and is marketed by Hendersons rider Drag Co.

Shoop Racine Wis

Remains of FE H Ginn Brought for Burial in Athens

The remains of FE H Ginn, 79, once janitor at Ohio University and a former Athens resident, were brought from Allegheny PA for burial. A large gathering attended the funeral at the Whipple home and followed the casket to the new cemetery where he was laid beside his late wife Gina.

Haskins Palms Henry Marietta Our Valley Ohio Central Lines J. D. Post Washington D. H Gladys Wheeler FE. H. Ginn Athens John Ginn Allegheny George Whipple Mra Gina Ohio University Whipple

No. 4 for Women promotes Dr Shoop Night Cure

A promotional note claims weak women gain prompt lasting help from Dr Shoop Night Cure antiseptic suppositories. It advertises the book No. 4 for Women with confidential medical advice, available free by writing Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin Neo 4. Sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.

The Devil Walks With A Man At The Start Of Day

Folkloric remark notes the devil rising with a man who commits to his best effort all day, framing temptation and resolve as a morning pairing.

Steeple painter tied to horse death in city

Jim Malloy a steeple painter from Pittsburg was arrested after a horse rented from a local stable died near Watkins and Chestnut streets. Malloy said he hired the horse to reach Buchitel then Athens and Marshfield before returning. officers pursued and detained him as the horse collapsed from overwork and lack of food. Malloy, staying at the Pickat building on Poplar, faced jail as the case went to hearing.

Buchtel Anns Malloy Athens Deanville Marshfield Watkins Street Ita Neils East End Myra Eavener Pickat Poplar Street Buehiel Ting Marsifield Presbyterian Church Logan

Dr Shoop's Restorative Aimed at Strengthening Cardiac Nerves

A medieval sounding explanation claims heart weakness stems from the cardiac nerve and related nerves. The passage advertises Dr Shoop's Restorative as a remedy that strengthens these nerves to support heart function and alleviate palpitations and distress.

Shoop Dr. Shoop

Welcome kit offers notebooks magazines and pennants

A brief notice invites patrons to a location where they can obtain notebooks, magazines, pennants and general supplies, highlighting a welcoming environment and a range of items for purchase or use.

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Gen. Grovernors X. Y. Z Club Corning Glouster, CO Tlemen Tally Mondew Orfl Howard Wells Jay Andrews John Essary West Nelsonville, O Adams Wool Boston Amesville E. A. Smith Gillilan The Needle Club EB. C. Curtis Will Misa Nell Adair Bihel Pickering Gewster Maude Gideon D. DD Logan's Hall A. L. Logan Daniel Fleming Florida Luther Smith F. J. Beasley Ott Chapman Mary Rutledge Pataslaka Lacetta Dean Parker Beverly Seedeker's Restaurant Wilbur Adair Nelsonville, C the Tip Ple Bryan E. H. Ginn Allegheny, PA Hes Henderson Crider Drug CO Henderson Crider Drug GO Courae A. S. Bethel C. G. O'Bleness Dor. Beal Hall & Boden Bos Jewel Elgin Chicago Elgin Waltham Movements Sams Price Eigins D. C. Cornwell & Co
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