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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1906

Page

12

New Pastor Installed at Athens Presbyterian Church

The Athens Presbytery installed Rev. O. B. Pershing as pastor of the Athens Presbyterian Church. Rev. E. H. Whittaker of Beverly handled the installation, with sermons and charges delivered by Rev. G. E. Jackson of Marietta and Rev. Thomas Turnbull of Pomeroy. A choral program featured Unfold Ye Portals and Messiah selections. Congregation welcomed Pershing and former pastor Dr. G. W. King after the service.

Athens O. B. Pershing G. W. King D. D Dayton Ohio Mc.Vey Miss Bancroft Mr. Pershing Dr. King

Thoroughbred Poultry The Kind To Raise

Reader H M Chase of Albany Oregon shares experience with Buff Plymouth Rock eggs hatch mid June and begin laying January past winter. He notes 13 eggs in February and 285 in March, and invites replies from poultry raisers. The letter hints at missing data on the number of laying hens.

Messenger Plymouth Rock H. M. Chase Albany R. D Mr. Chase

Ohio Teachers Reading Circle diplomas for 1906

Those entitled to O. T. R. C. diplomas this year must report soon to secure them. The list names eight year recipients Anna Carleton and Mary A. Lewis and four year recipients including Nettie Moore Stella Dunlavy M. M. Bryson Goldie Lee Edytha Trickett Leora Trickett Catherine Power Elizabeth Linton Gertrude Sheppard Roxy Hampton Neta Young Helen Townsend Lucy Evans Mary Neff Florence Burson Sauters May Conner Garnet Darbey Audra Ludwick Bertha Wilcox Jessie Weiss Grace Johnson and G. T. McBride. Township secretaries should report enrollments promptly to show the year’s totals.

Anna Carleton Mary A. Lewis Nettie Moore Stella Dunlavy M. M. Bryson Goldie Lee Edytha Trickett Leora Trickett Catherine Power Elizabeth Linton Gertrude Sheppard Roxy Hampton Neta Young Helen Townsend Lucy Evans Mary Neff Florence Burson Sauters May Conner Garnet Darbey Audra Ludwick Bertha Wilcox Jessie Weiss Grace Johnson T. McBride

Put Your Dollars Into Good Paint Ad

A vintage advertisement urges investing in Green Seal Liquid Paint over ordinary paint. Sold by H. L. Wheaton, the offer frames the product as a reliable, money saving choice with clearer quality.

H. L. Wheaton

Process is Criticized on Mulberry Street Parade

A Monday six o'clock greeting on Mulberry Street drew attention as a student in a bare head and short coat paced coldly with blue knees and red ears. Spectators noted the toughening ritual ahead of field day and questioned the spectacle’s value.

Mulberry Street

Fall at Canaanville Shaft Injures Worker

A L Wolendorf 35 married fell seven feet from a shelf at the Canaanville Coal Co shaft near Canaanville on Monday at 2 pm. He severely twisted and bruised his right ankle. initial fear of a break was ruled out on examination. He can move with crutches and will miss days or weeks of work.

Canaanville Canaanville Coal Co A. L. Wolendorf

Appointment of Administrator for Pierce Estate in Athens County

Notice states CHAS W PIERCE appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Joseph W Pierce of Athens County Ohio, deceased. Dated February 21, 1906. Witness appears as witpd.

Joseph W. Pierce Athens County Ohio A. D Witpd Chas. W. Pierce

Appointment of administratrix of A. J. Frame estate

Jennie J. Frame named administratrix of the Ath en s county Ohio estate of A J Frame who is deceased. The appointment is dated April 10 1906 and published in the local notice.

Rheumatism Relief Promised By Pain Balm

An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatic pain claiming one application provides relief and short-term use leads to a permanent cure. Sold by W. H. McKee.

W. H. McKee

Sheriff Sale of Several Parcels in Athens County

The sale covers three and ninety four hundreths acres in Section 17, two tracts in Sections 18 and 24, and a 20 acre unit in the north end of the southwest quarter of Section 18. The land, once conveyed from F M Kinney et al to James Dean, is appraised at 2250 dollars. Cash in hand day of sale. Sheriff Harry Webster and attorney Grosvenor Jones Worstell announce the sale date window April 12 to May 10.

Said Town Ebenezer Batchelder Aander Morrison Samuel Livzey Wil Bingman Edward M. Kinney F. M. Kinney James Dean Athens County James Nion Elwood L. Rogers Aens

Dodd's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Cure for Rheumatism

Mrs. M L Davison of Kushequa Pennsylvania recounts thirty years of rheumatic pain relieved after using two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills She joins a growing belief in this remedy with others reporting similar benefits and a verdict forming that Dodd's Kidney Pills cure rheumatism and lame backs in this region April 12.

Kushequa Pennsylvania Dodd M. L. Davison

Hanna's Lustro Finish for Woodwork Showcase

The ad promotes Lustro finish by Hanna for woodwork and veneer work. It invites readers to view finished samples at H. Wheaton's store. The copy emphasizes beauty and quality of the finish for furniture and interiors.

Reynolds Guests and Local Visitors Reported

Monday's Daily Messenger notes Mr and Mrs George Reynolds as hosts with the latter's sister Mrs John White of Logan as a guest. Athens Lumber company now Cleveland visits as a business guest. Will D Brown formerly with R B Bishop of Barb Asphalt Indianapolis visits on business and is hosted by friends.

Daily Messenger George Reynolds Mrn John White Logan Athens Lumber Company Cleveland Will D. Brown R. B. Bishop Barb

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Violated

Examinations for Elementary Certificates held on the first Saturday of each month in Athens. High School Certificates and five wel certificates on the first Saturday in September December March and June. Additional exams at Steuben Nelsonville and Glouster on May June and July Saturdays. Boxwell exams at Athens and Guysville on the third Saturday in April and at Athens and Glouster on the second Saturday in May. By order of the Board of Examiners, F S Coultrap Clerg

Athens Stew Nelsonville Glouster Guysville Athel and Board of 'Aminers

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