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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
5
An advertisement argues germs invade health and urges strengthening the body with Drake Golden Medical Discovery. It touts no alcohol, full ingredient disclosure, and a forty year record as a reliable medicine against disease.
A tattered copy of the Athens Messenger and Hocking Valley Gazette from January 7, 1859 was found in the attic of the Brown property on College street. The issue features Gov. Salmon P. Chase’s legislative message and many advertisements. Only two living men, Gen. C. H. Grosvenor and James Ballard, appear in the ads. The editor apologizes for scant news, promising more next week.
Emma E. Chappelear sues the board of county commissioners over a road fill near her W. H. Parvel property on Richland avenue raising the grade four feet between May and December 1908 without notice. She claims decreased health, aesthetics and access, seeking 1500 dollars.
In Chillicothe Ohio Judge Goldsberry ruled the Ross County wet dry election will be held on Wednesday April 28 after a dispute over Monday or Saturday dates. Drys pressed for Monday while veterans urged Saturday, with most counties choosing Monday to date. The compromise sets the midweek vote as officials prepare for the election.
The county board in session approved a number of routine measures and bills during their afternoon meeting, marking the completion of standard business for the day.
Ohio officials report wheat conditions at 2 percent of normal statewide with uneven relief. Rye better at 79 percent, corn in crib strong at 98 percent, and fruit prospects lagging at 86 percent versus 97 last year. late seeding and thaw freeze cycles hurt germination and may shrink harvest.
A Brookville Oil and Gas stockholders meeting in this city Tuesday elected the board of directors Frank Acton Alex Nelson Lewis Marks Henry Burkhold and Alexander Cunningham. Officers chosen were President Alex Nelson Secretary James Boden of New Marshfield and Treasurer Dr E B Pedigo.
At the First Presbyterian Church congregants endorsed purchasing the W. M. Kurtz home on College street for 10 000 to serve as a parsonage. The session and trustees reported strong department activity and a prosperous year. C C Millikan was named treasurer and F E Goldsberry joined the board of trustees. The Kurtz house is a brick ten-room residence on a 65 by 200 foot lot with modern amenities and recent remodeling.
News arrives of a fine son born Monday April 5 at the home of Mr and Mrs Markeson in Hanover Virginia. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Fred Paker of this city.
W S Buck aged 60? and Rebecca Lotterdge aged 61 both of Guysville obtain a permit to wed. They were previously married, with Pen A Cornell aged 22 a laborer and Sarah Tucker aged 26 both of Athens listed as prior spouses or associates.
The Stroud's Run company expects to drill its first well next month as several drillers survey the territory. The firm has sold substantial stock to West Virginia buyers and a party from Clarks horo, W. Va. is expected this week to review the area.
Miss Mary Humphrey rests at her home on East Washington street. Miss Emma Rodda visited friends in Athens Friday and Saturday.
Mr Samuel Penny of Logan was a guest of relatives in the city Saturday. Messrs John Cox and Dave Evans visited at Cox's near East Clayton on Sunday. Miss Lena Blake, long ill at her aunt Mrs N Hill's home, shows improvement already.
Miss Edith Lynn came home Saturday evening after a several days visit in Lancaster as a guest of friends.
Edward Sherman came back to Athens on Sunday to visit his parents, marking a family weekend gathering and hometown homecoming.
Auditor Walker calls Athens county assessors to start Friday for township and Saturday for corporation assessments. On Monday April 12 they begin a touring schedule expected to finish in early May. New law places dog tax on dog owners, not property owners where harbored. Three assessors changed. list includes Athens Twp, Alexander Twp, and Deanville.
Miss Grace McDonald returned Sunday evening from a pleasant week’s visit in Celina, where she was the guest of her parents.
Mr Frank Tedrow spent Sunday in Columbus with his daughter Helen who has been very ill in a hospital.
Mr and Mrs Bart Lowden entertained a few friends at their home Thursday evening in honor of their niece Miss Marie Lowden of Columbus. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. Those present were Misses Blanche Chapman Leona and Vivian Wells Messrs John Cox Harry Sisson Ranklin Zerchel and Dave Kvane.
Mrs John F White and her daughter Agnes of Logan were guests of friends in this city for several hours today.
Police report a Tuesday clash on Dean avenue involving Frank Harper facing a drunk and disorderly charge, and Starkey causing a disturbance. Clara Jinks, charged as a common prostitute, pleaded guilty with fines and 20 days in the works, conditional on leaving town. A warrant was sworn for L. D. Radcliff after a lumber dispute escalated to assault, Barstow wounded from a shovel blow, and Radcliff at large while Barstow remains bedridden awaiting charges.
Mr. Horace Ballinger arrived Sunday evening after a pleasant stay in Bradford as guest of relatives and friends.
John McVey spent his Easter vacation with friends and relatives in Athens and returned to this city Monday morning.
Miss Helen Johnson, a student at Ohio University, was Sunday guest of her parents Dr. and Mrs. Johnson on West Franklin Street.
Misses Mabel Shafer and Hazel Edington returned Saturday evening from a short visit in Athena where they were guests of Mrs. Martin, the aunt of Shafer.
Miss Reubetta Biggs of Findlay returned to her home Sunday evening after visiting in the city as a guest of Miss Elizabeth Lowden.
Miss Bertha Allgower left Sunday morning for her home in Columbia after a pleasant visit of several days in this city as guest of Mr and Mrs Elmer Minck.
The many friends of Miss Evelyn Crooks will regret to hear that she is very [ill] at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Crooks, of West Franklin Street.
List of attendees includes Viola Ely Hoxie Hampton Bessie Dear Gertrude Courtney Mabel Katehbenbach and Estelle Rey as part of the forthcoming social gathering. Names appear in a society page note from the community.
The Bell Memorial Association of Brantford Ontario says the former homestead of Professor Alexander Graham Bell will become a public park. A memorial monument costing 25 000 dollars will be erected and unveiled in 1910.
Breland, longtime paymaster for Morris Poston Coal at Duncan Ohio, arrived in Athens yesterday evening to assume the position of assistant engineer with C. Postes. The article notes his prior university connections and his standing in the community.
A government analysis notes substantial coal waste due to improper measures or sales issues. The report highlights losses from inefficient handling and calls for reforms to reduce waste and improve inventory control.
Community brief notes a mock-trial at the Rocky Point school house set for Wednesday evening April 7. The column then lists local visits and family guests including Ruby Sprague, Mrs. Will McClanahan, Master Herbert Kelley, George Love, John Ashton, Mrs. John Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. James McClanahan, Mrs. Hattie Kelley, Helen Trank, James Patterson, Naomi Love, Lois Bobo, and others. It reports the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Orlson Mattison dying of pneumonia in Athens, and mentions visits from Kate Kelley, Grove Halbert, Nellie, and D. H. Love’s family.
MINERAL. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Robbins, April 5, a fine boy. Mrs. KE. G. Gibson is recovering from pneumonia. F. Graves bought the P. B. Wilson property and moved in. Chorge Collins, traveling salesman for C. Martin, of Parkersburg, was in town Monday night. JB. McKibben was a business visitor in Athens Monday. J. W. Young visited near Rutland over Sunday. Miss Ethel Lawrence returned home near Amesville Saturday after visiting her uncle, R. R. Marquis, and family. Miss Nannie Addis is in Athens this week. A. Llewelyn and Marion Bobo, with their families, have moved to the M. F. Seward farm.
Kemp's Balsam is praised as the recommended cough remedy by physicians and nurses with a long standing reputation. The text notes its trusted status among well informed people and states it is sold by druggists and dealers for 25 cents.
Amesaville April 6 a historic Dunbar House on State street is being torn down except for the front building. J B Mickle plans a new twelve room addition with gas lighting and heating, promising one of the best country hotels in the state.
Miss Irene Gibson hosted a luncheon and announced the mid May marriage of Miss Gladys Wheeler to Mr Walter Cartmell of Columbus. The room featured pink and white carnation decor and a pink wedding supper. Guests included Miss Lortz Miss Hoisington Miss Jessie Beasley Miss Pliars Mrs Flo Beasley and Miss Jessie Owen of Federal. A handkerchief shower was given Saturday evening by Miss Martha Cellars for Miss Wheeler.
Sidney Carpenter, pumping wells on the Kuhns farm, suffered facial and hand burns from escaping gas in the power house on Tuesday. He will be unable to work for several days. Dr. Gillian treated the burns.
Charles Blancett and Dr. LeFever of Marietta have bought the oil leases and machinery from Mallory Brothers of Parkersburg. They are organizing the equipment to put the wells to pumping.
Fannie Mansfield aged 67 years died Sunday night at her daughter Mrs Barney Hill's home in Beaumont. Funeral services will be held from the residence Wednesday morning at 9. The interment will be Bethel cemetery.
Ralph Barker left Tuesday for Wooster to work the summer. Mrs. Etta Baker visits home near Pomeroy. Will Gabriel Jr. visited Nelsonville relatives Saturday. G. B. Hawk and wife spent Sunday at New Marshfield with Dan Hawk F and family. Miss Dollie Barker of Columbus visited her parents. Mrs Laure Slowter of Columbus came to see her parents. Mrs. John Withers suffers rheumatism and cannot walk. Edith Walker is ill with the rip. William Woodgard and his wife visited Mr. Minor near Factory. Hiermine Lohse returned from Michigan where employed. Mrs. Allie Hedges of Athens spent days here with her sister Mrs. Edward Baker. Berten Sidders of Athens visited his parents.
Bethany residents and relatives mourn the death of Mina Johnson of Athens and Almina Johnson of the same area from tuberculosis. Funeral services, ill health updates, and family visits follow as neighbors and friends gather in Gaysville Guysville Stewart and Coolville.
Directors at a Saturday night meeting announce a 200 percent dividend payable next Friday, bringing total dividends to 350 percent for the company. Last year a 50 percent dividend was paid in August and 100 percent in November. The firm operates five wells. In Bremen, the Avelon company directors elected in January met to reorganize and expect to declare their first dividend.
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