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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1906

Page

5

Sudden Death of Edmund Liedie Reported in Athens

Edmund Liedie a 36 year old restaurant manager died of pneumonia in his room above the Union street restaurant yesterday afternoon shortly before 3 pm. He had recently come from Giouster and worked for Edward Banks. His death followed medical visits after he fell ill Sunday. Authorities prepared the body at White & Stout and await relatives' advice on burial as inquiries trace his German inheritance and distant family.

Edmund E. Liedie Esterday White & Stout Mr. Liedle Athens Giouster St. Harvey West End Edward Hanks Mr. Banks Dr. McDougall White McDougall Liedle Germany Wheeling W. Va Raymond Mhetlling Company Cty Oswald Liedle Greenfield Ind Chas. Liedie Moberly

Personal mentions from Monday's Daily Messenger

Local notes list acquaintances visiting and traveling. Mrs Dean Stickney attends to ill aunt Mary Currier. J S Morrison and J C Brannan visit. families from Plantsville Columbus Nelsonville Millfield Ithica and Pittsburg are mentioned with brief movements.

Dean Stickney Mary Currier

Local names visit from Nelsonville and nearby towns

Saturday notices list Miss Viola Ely of Nelsonville visiting sister Mrs. Brewer on Race street. Numerous trips include Prof. Harry M. Bean leaving for Fort Worth Texas, Freda Coultrap heading to Logan, and Mrs. Harvey Wilson returning from Glouster. Residents and guests from Columbus Logan Glouster Albany and Marshfield frequent the city on business and social calls.

Viola Ely Nelsonville Mrs. Brewer Race Street

Modern Homemaker Says Talents Define a Wife

A dated assertion proclaims women must bake wash sing and play to be good wives. It notes Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy and mentions Cline's Pharmacy selling it.

N. G Cline

Mrs Johnson Spencer Returns Home From Nelsonville Visit

Mrs Johnson Spencer of Nelsonville, guest of Mrs W B Bentley for several days, returned to her home today. Also advise keeping bowels regular with Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by W H McKee Athens Barton Drug Co Chauncey.

Johnson Spencer Nelsonville W. B. Bentley Chamberlain W. H. McKee Athens Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Local residents make short visits across towns

Miss Grace Cook left today for a short visit with her mother in Pay bus. Miss Hella Hopkins returned Wednesday from a few days visit with relatives at Corning. Miss Mary Foley of Glouster is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Martin Walsh. Mr. J. E. Hoon of Walla Walla Washington, formerly Trimble, visited friends here Wednesday for the first time in seventeen years.

Grace Cook Mary Foley of Glouster Martin Walsh J. E. Hoon Walla Walla Washington Trimble Mr. Hoon

Green Seal Paints Offered In United States Standards

Practical painters favor Green Seal Paint for superior coverage, appearance, and durability. For sale by H. L. Wheaton. The item notes standard measures and value for money.

United States H. L. Wheaton

Local visitors and travels note town social activity

Mr Herbert Dutton formerly a student here now at O I was guest of Mr and Mrs James A Palmer Thursday. Fisher returned yesterday from a visit at the home of Thomas Jones in Jackson. C L Biddison was a business visitor in Columbus yesterday. Mrs Claude B Parker of Gallipolis arrived today to visit her mother Mrs C D Gist and other friends. Misses May and Grace Connor left today for a few days visit with friends in Lancaster.

Herbert Dutton James A. Palmer Kh. Fisher Thomas Jones Jackson C. L. Biddison Columbus Claude B. Parker Gallipolis C. D. Gist May Grace Connor Lancaster

For sale by H. L. Wheat item with Green Seal Paint

An old classified line notes sale by H. L. Wheat offering a good brush and a can of Green Seal Paint. The brief ad prompts readers to seize the deal before it’s gone.

H. L. Wheat

Light Plant Not For Sale In City

City Council discussed selling the municipal light plant but decided against a sale. Mr Bullman of Sistersville proposed a bid under a franchise, yet Board of Public Affairs and council concluded consent is needed and the plant will not be sold. Old and new board members favored keeping the plant, citing integration with water services and potential costs.

Open Council Daily Messenger Bullman Sistersville Price Board of Public Affairs Bush Messrs. Alderman O'’Bleness

Pains Case Highlights Lydia Pinkham Cure Story

Irene Crosby of Savannah Georgia reports Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound relieved irregular and painful periods and urges others to try it. The ad promotes the female regulator as a medical aid and invites letters for free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Irene Crosby Lydia K. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Chariton Street Savannah

Aikin Bill Briefly Raises Dow Law Tax on Liquor Trade

The Aikin bill amends the Dow law increasing annual tax on intoxicating liquor business from 250 to 1000 dollars and becomes operative fourth Monday in May. Proportional assessments apply for new or discontinued businesses with minimums. Railways with up to 200 miles pay 1000 dollars, over 200 miles 1500 dollars. Failure to provide required information triggers 1500 dollar assessment and a 20 percent late payment penalty.

Green Seal Paint Purity Declared by Green Seal Group

A notice announces Green Seal Paint attaining the highest degree of purity. It mentions sale by H. L. Wheat and references the Green Seal organization in connection with the product.

H. L. Wheaton

Local Notes From Thursday Daily Messenger

Mr Thomas Littler returned Wednesday from a week with his sister in Philipsburg Pennsylvania. Carl Johnson has returned to Wyoming after wintering here with his uncle A L Johnson and family. Miss Ada Hoisington and Miss Lizzie Green are guests of Mrs John Hoisington. Mr and Mrs Charles McPherson of Albany are guests of friends here. Mr H L Wheaton moved from 35 Morris Ave to a new residence on lower Morris Ave. Ralph Beaton of Columbus is a business visitor today. Nell Robinson of Caldwell visits her father W B Foster. W K Scott left today for a brief business trip to Columbus.

Clara Bancroft Wellston Will Russell Pratt Street Arthur Johnson Columbus G. D. Read H. Welch Charleston Frank Hawkins Cornell University O. U Sarah J. Bean Fannie Harry Bean Albany Peter Pratt Race Street Capt J. B. Allen Linton Danes Grace Housington John Brewer Mr. Livington Pratt North High Street Clara Hull Guysville Carl Johnson Wyoming A. L. Johnson Ada Hoisington Lizzie Green John Hoisington Charles McPherson H. L. Wheaton Morris Avenue Lower Mrs. Nell Robinson of Caldwell Mr. W. B. Foster

Local Notes From Friday Daily Messenger

Mrs Frank Root returned to her home in Terre Haute Ind after a week as Mrs Frank S Roach's caregiver Mr F R Baker rushed to Conneaut on account of his daughter Mable who underwent an operation Fred Martin of Galena is the son of Mr C J Martin and family Clarence Roach left for Philadelphia to work with Keystone Telephone Richard Thompson of Clines Pharmacy is bedridden with a sore foot Mrs Charles Boyer recovers from peritonitis James Golden visiting W C Wells in Sharpsburg Elizabeth McCole visiting relatives at Coolville Clara Dickason of Columbus visiting Edith Palmer

Frank Root Frank Keystone Telephone Company Richard Thompson Clines Pharmacy Charles Boyer James Golden W. C. Wells Sharpsburg Elizabeth McCole Coolville Clara Dickason Columbus Edith Palmer

Miners Earn Nights Respect After Quiet Celebration

The city reported a peaceful event with no arrests despite extra police on patrol. Observers praised miners as gentlemen, countering earlier fears of drunken disorder.

Cough Mixture Eases Irritation Briefly

A reader notes throat irritation with persistent coughing responding briefly to one cough mixture before symptoms return.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ayer J. Co. Ayer Co Lowell Mase Urers Lyers Edmund Liedle Union Street J.S. Morrison The McArthur Democrat-Enquirer Friends Here Mr. J. C. Brannan of A. Lamborn Leora Eva Davis Near Plantsville Whittier, Calif Henry Lancaster F. L Preston Co Chauncey Waggoner Ot Ithica N. Y James Hughes New Lexington F. E. Nelson T. R. Biddle Dunglen James Shepard Miss Lou Miss Pearl Roberts Millfield Mrs A. P. White C. B. Humphrey Westinghouse Electric Company Pittsburg C. E. White Mr. C. E. White Harry M. Bean Fort Worth Texas Freda Coultrap Logan Idena McCarthy Lou Riley Ora Lynch R. A. Mulligan Adams Express Company O. E. Davis Gould Thomas of C. H. Bryson M. M. Bryson Little Son of Georgia McCall Leander Harris Vanderhoof Mrs. Elsworth Day Miss Luella Fitzer Buachtel Carl W. Hays Stewart Jesse Watkins Here West Virginia E. (. Berry Prof M. F. Andrews Lou Cincinnati Nancy Dew Lena Nelson J. M. Welch N. Hill C. C. Hill Julia Dew F. L. Preston Arthur Guthrie Flora City Ben Fauser Max Charles Bethel Louisa, Ky G. W. Duffee 8. F. Beverage Ll. D. Conkey C. R. Swearinger Marshfield Court House A. M. Moore of Deanville A. L. Pritchard C. E. Hillery L. H. Price R. L. Lewis L. R. Andrews Walter Walters Marshal Yocum of Elza Armstrong and Son Chase Hebbardsville Will Hoisington Amesville G. H. Clark Utley Edward Mooney J. M. Foster Lena Witman George P. Mirick Seth Hart CROUP Ohio DRS. C.H. & EQ Thompson Dentists Cardus Sylvanus Miller Washington, D Henry Miller Mr. Miller C. E. Adams New Pittsburg J. Halliday Cline Beverly Worstell Parker Marietta Thomas Tresize George Rhodahaver Branch Tresize Lovell Bean Hollie Branche Tresize Leroy Nichoson Will Nicholson Ray Richey A. EF. Starr of Fleming Caroline Mansfield D. H. Moore East Denver Colorado Walter Josten Aikin Bill Thomas Littler Philipsburg Ralph Beaton W. K. Scott Columbes DeWitt Haze Hazel E.C. DeWitt & Co Chicage Is ‘Wual Scott
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