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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1909

Page

5

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Sufferer in Ohio

Mrs. J. H. Hovey of Gilman Street Marietta Ohio describes four months bedridden with kidney disease under a physician care. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she improved from the first doses and says six boxes cured her, now well and endorsing the product. Sold by all dealers priced 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Bright J. H. Hovey Gilman Street Marietta Ohio Dean Poan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Belpre Man in Murder Case Delayed Until April 20

George Edward Treadway of Belpre, held in Pittsburg on the murder charge of engineer John C. Barrows of the steamboat Smoot, had his hearing postponed to April 20 at the prosecution’s request. Barrows vanished from the harbor and was found with bruises and about 400 dollars missing. Treadway, a former boat employee, has faced multiple postponements.

Hockingport George Edward Treadway Belpre Pittsburg John C. Barrows Barrows Pitt K. Yates Fillmore S. H. Noland George Hueston W. FE. Bingman Eof Ireland G. K. Thorp James Smith Jesse Joseph Barrows Decatur Township M. N. Linscott Coolville Marquis Ts. Foster Little Locking R. G. Crawford H. Nolan John Dutton Charles Dutton Hughes Newbury Charley Clark Captain Thorp Susie Linscott

Real estate transfers in various townships and towns

Athens Township moves 1 acre sells for 175 dollars. Village of Athens sells lot 116 for 1 dollar. Ballards transfer multiple lots for sums including 1 and 6 thousand dollars. Several parcels in Canaan Lee Rome and Troy Townships valued from 75 to 456 dollars. New purchases include 37 and 56 acres for 1650 and 1850 dollars. Continuous transfers list buyers and amounts across multiple jurisdictions.

Athens Michael & Worstell Wm. Stalder Mary V. Cook Emma M Elizabeth V. Cook Lucy Florence Ballard Stella M. Moore Lucy F R. C. M. Hastings Ella E Raymond M. Slutz Jas. Blazier Wm. H Nancy C. Wilkes E.R Guy H. Walker Dana B. Webster Rome A. Poster Henry Flora Johnson Stewart Troy Township Carrie Self Herbert Griffin Coolville Station Jacksonville Ian J. McKinley Theodore Peits Nelsonville Palle Frank Minuner da M. Kouterer John D. Bass

Cure Disease with Arnica Salve Promises Big Results

A local ad features Mr Bingham of Princeville MI pledging to die rather than have his feet cut off. Doctors warn of gangrene after eight toes were eaten. The Bitkien’s Arnica Salve allegedly cures Kezema Fever Sores Boils Burns and Piles. 25¢ at McKee’s Drug.

Mr. Bingham Princeville McKee

Funeral of Martin Pidcock in New Shfield

Funeral services for Martin Pidcock held Friday afternoon at 1 oclock at the Christian hotel chapel. The service was conducted by the I of P lodge and I O C F lodge, members of which he belonged to, with a large attendance. The deceased died of pneumonia at his home Wednesday.

Martin Pidcock Newshfield Christian I of P. Lodge I. O. C. F. Lodge

Changed Her Mind Cal Wilson Pleads Guilty to House of Ill Fame

Cal Wilson of Dean Avenue pled guilty to running a house of ill fame and paid a $25 fine plus costs. She had previously pleaded not guilty. a trial was set for Thursday at 2 o'clock with witnesses subpoenaed. The article notes she changed her mind.

Cal Wilson Dean Avenue Cal

Electric Oil Promoted for Croup Relief by Buffalo Family

Mrs. L Whiteacre of Buffalo New York endorses Dr Thomas Electric Oil as the best remedy for a frequently deadly disease croup. She notes it has been used with success in her family for eight years.

Thomas

Athens Knights to Attend West Virginia Conclave

Athens Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar accepts invitation to the thirty‑fifth annual Grand Conclave in Parkersburg May 19 1920. Ohio commanderies Athens Marietta Zanesville and Chillicothe will travel with a large local contingent as bands parade and social events unfold.

Athens Knights Templar West Virginia Parkersburg Ohio Marietta Zanesville Chillicothe Julian Street

Hyomei An antiseptic air cures catarrh claims

Advertisement for Hyomei by The Henderson Rider Drug Company touts the remedy as a sure cure for catarrh and consumption preventing hawking and snuffling. It promises immediate relief within five minutes and a full outfit for one dollar with refills at fifty cents, sold by druggists.

Eucalyptus Australia Henderson Rider Drug Company

Oil Rig Dispute Leads to Restraining Order in Waterloo Township

In common pleas court Judge Wood granted a temporary restraining order in the case of Pred H. Niece vs Charles M. Hatch to stop removal of an oil well rig on Nice lands. Bond set at $1,000. Adjourned to Saturday April 24 for decision. The judge travels to Marietta for several days handling various matters including the Dr Warren case. The defendant in that matter was fined $2,500 for writing prescriptions for whiskey.

Common Pleas Charles M. Hatch Nice Waterloo Township Dr. Warren

Draw Jurors for the Coming Term Opens May 10

Sheriff Webster and Clerk Nelson drew 33 jurors from the wheel for the May term beginning Monday May 10. The first 15 names will serve as grand jurors and report at 10 a.m. The 18 petit jurors report one week later. Names and townships listed include J. M. Drake Trimble and Watson Webster Troy, among others in Athens Canaan York Trimble Rome Ames Carthage and more.

Webster Nelson Court House Baton Chase Carthage Township J. M. Drake Trimble Watson Webster Troy Robert Dunlap Canaan Charles Henry Athens BE. L. Brill Penn Albert Mann York J. A. Fulton Dover John KE. Cavey J. H. Gill E. B. Beard Mat Fagan Perry Coe Alexander William Bean Daniel McKinley

Death of Ziba Quivey Led To Burial Return

Will Williams of Bozeman Montana reports the death of his brother in law Ziba Quivey in Salt Lake City Utah. Quivey 38 lived in the West ten years and was unmarried. His body will be brought to Burlingham for burial with his mother Mrs Seaman and brother N E K Quivey in Pomeroy. Arrival expected Saturday or Sunday.

Will Williams Bozeman Mont Ziba Quivey Salt Lake City Utah Columbus Burlingham Seaman N. EK. Quivey Pomeroy

Local Notes Highlight Community Movements in Coolville

Residents and visitors listed with travels and work shifts. G W McAfee heads to Amesville for hotel project. drilling near Troy Township gains pace with Torch well. several residents return home or relocate.

Miss Carrie Thorp Returns Home From Typhoid Hospital

Harmony Hill notes Miss Carrie Thorp returning to the farm near Harmony Hill after nine weeks in Parkersburg City Hospital with typhoid fever. Several local residents visited relatives and neighbors over the weekend and school resumed after a short absence.

Carrie Thorp Parkersburg

Examiners Announce Certificates in Boxwell Examinations

County board of school examiners in Athens today announced the successful applicants from Saturdays teachers examination held April 3. Names listed include Margaret Allen Norah Kobo Ray D. Bobo Elda Castor Kay Freda Doolittle May Fisher Arto Johnson Emma Lennox A H Osborne Lucile Potts Gladys Porter Morene Russell Mary E Ruth Rows Shaner Edith Wem mer Neta Kk Young Susie Zimmer man W K E Wingett Fay Wingett Henry Walters Dean Vore Edna Peugh Henry Norris Frank Murphy E T Hays J C Hall J L Hall J L Duncan Charles C Curtis Walter Barnhill Ethel Bobo Grace Curtis L L Dunlap Anna Gerdes Delia O Conner Myrtle White Ada Katzenbach W E Riley and others.

County Board of School Examiners Athens W. KE. Wingett Fay Wingett Henry Walters Dean Vore Edna Peugh Henry Norris Frank Murphy E. T. Hays J .C. Hall J. L. Hall J. L. Duncan Charles C. Curtis Walter Barnhill Ethel Bobo Grace Curtis Dl. L. Dunlap Anna Gerdes Delia O'Conner Myrtle White Ada Katzenbach W. E. Riley

Boxwell examination held in new high school building

Due to the large applicant pool about 185 youths from across Athens county participated in the Boxwell examination held today in the district’s new high school building.

Athens County

Judge Wood to Hear Marietta Common Pleas Court

Judge Wood of Athens will arrive in Marietta this week to preside over a session of the common pleas court. He will rule on the estate of the late Henry Lord and hear the case of Dr. L E Warren plaintiff in error versus the city of Marietta. Warren was fined 2500 dollars in a liquor case.

Sleep-obsessed burglar finds sleep in unlikely house

A thief recalls insomnia driving him to break in seeking rest. He observes three children, a boy about five and a girl about three, and a mother in a sunlit room. He watches the boy roll off the bed and fall to the foot, the girl sleeping through the storm, then leaves without waking them. He later marries the widow mother and keeps his secret.

Sargier

Planting Trees by the Thousand at Waterloo and York Townships

Col Richard Enderlein of Carbondale Coal Company reports a broad reforestation effort in Waterloo and York townships. Defending the plan, he notes 26,000 trees to be planted this spring including tulip, poplar, chestnut, catalpa, black locust, black walnut, white pine and European larch. He argues the long term benefits justify the cost and asks whether land under reforestation should receive tax relief.

Daily Messenger Richard Enderlein Carbondale Coal Company Madster Messenger Waterloo York Your

Ohio University 1900 10 Catalogue Shows 1462 Students

The 1900 10 catalog from Ohio University lists 1462 students enrolled across four terms, with 10 000 copies printed. The 222 page book covers courses, class rolls, and includes a campus map by Robert Nye. Attendance by term is detailed, showing increases over three prior years.

Ohio University Columbus Robert &. Nye

Druggist Convicted Despite Suspended Sentence

Druggist Wi L Richardson of Marietta was found guilty of selling intoxicating liquor under the county option law by Mayor Hen McKinney. Sentence was suspended pending filing of a motion for a new trial.

Richardson Marietta Hen MeKinney

Why He Walks in the Street

Ex-Marshal William Dean explains he walks in the street to avoid tobacco spit from an anticpit ordinance. He says the councill passed that ordinance and he now chooses the street path over the sidewalk to keep clean.

William Dean Dean

Infant cholera endangers Potts child in The Plains

The Plains notes report the Potts infant seriously ill with cholera infantam. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. G A Shaw of Jacksonville to see daughter Mrs. W C Paires. Local builder Charles Cox plans a new two story brick business room. The piece mentions Colonel Tutt’s traction line and a move by Chute to Haydenville for carpentry work.

George Potts G. A. Shaw Jacksonville W. C. Paires Charles Cox Trimble Colonel Tutt Sugar Creek Oliver Channelt Athena Chute Pactory Haydenville

One Chance in a Thousand Not Worth Taking Says Advisor

A cautious adviser warns against pursuing a slim 0.1 percent opportunity. The statement underscores risk and urges prioritizing safer options.

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