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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

3

A. C. A. Alum Dead In Wellston Sunday

John W. Ginn an Ohio University graduate of 1893 died Sunday night at the home of his brother in law Rev L A Patterson Wellston after a three week battle with typhoid fever He was about 38 unmarried and a Delta Tau Delta member Funeral set for Tuesday at 1 30 pm at the Presbyterian church Rev R F Bishop to officiate Interment in the family lot at the new cemetery The story notes Ginn came to Wellston with his father BE Ginn who had died in Allegheny Virginia years earlier.

John W. Ginn Rev L. A. Patterson Wellston Mr. Ginn BE. H. Ginn Allegheny John Ohio University Harry G. Bralder Charlies G. Mathews Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Presbyterian Church R. F. Bishop New Cemetery

FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN FROM PINKHAM REMEDY

An old advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female ills. It claims to cure displacements, inflammation, ulcers, fibroid tumors, irregularities, pain, backache, and nervous prostration and invites women to write for advice from Lynn Mass. GLOUSTER WON AGAIN.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Glouster Triumphs In Close Congo Shooting Duel

In Glouster Ohio on April 20 the Congo and Glouster shooting clubs met for their second contest. Glouster scored 34 of 60 clay birds against Congo’s 31 with Lewis Jonas trapping for Congo and Nick Murray for Glouster. Final scores showed a tighter win for Glouster compared with the home grounds clash.

Glouster Congo Lewis Jonas Nick Murray Corning Walker Wood Norman Hines Whitlack McCarty

Athens Village considers vacation of Hill and Carpenter streets

Petitions from owners near Carpenter Street request the vacation of a street segment in Athens Ohio. The plan covers 26 feet on Congress Street 42 feet on High Street 166.4 feet on Carpenter Street and the full width of Lot 99 on its north side. Final action is set for May 31 1908. April 6 1908. W B Golden Clerk of the Village.

Carpenter Street Athens Ohio Hill Street Carpenter and Congress Street Congreas Street High Street W. B. Golden

Brooks School Closes With Banquet and Entertainment

The Brooks school held a Wednesday closing banquet despite heavy forenoon rains. Patrons organized the event with two long tables displaying baskets and a display of culinary arts. About seventy five attendees enjoyed a literary program with vocal and instrumental music, marking a successful term under teacher H. C. Brooks.

Brooks School H. C. Brooks

Revere’s Ride Tablet Unveiled in Boston Hall

Boston marked the 133rd anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride with the unveiling of a tablet in Farneil hall. City school children participated in the ceremonies, held under the auspices of the Sons of the Revolution.

Boston Mass Paul Revere Farneil Hall Sons of the Revolution

Twenty-Year Health Sentence Through Bucklen’s Salve

O. 8. Woolever of LeRaysville New York claims Bucklens Arnica Salve cured his bleeding piles twenty years ago and praises its rapid healing of sores burns wounds and cuts. He notes the product costs 25 cents at McKee’s drug store.

Bucklen O. 8 Woolever LeRaysville N. Y McKee

Fire Explosion Wounds Woman. City Mayor’s Sister-In-Law Among Injured

In Xenia Ohio on Sunday evening Mrs. Morris Welch 43 sister in law of Mayor W F Brennan was badly burned when coal oil exploded while she was starting a fire in a kitchen range Her husband suffered serious burns while trying to put out the flames and the house burned down Two colored men entered the burning home and carried the woman to safety She is mother to six children none of whom were in the house at the time

Xenia Morris Welch W. F. Brennan

Murray Named Comptroller of Currency by Senate

Washington April 20 The nomination of Lawrence W Murray as comptroller of currency was confirmed in the Senate today by Associated Dailies Telegram.

Murray Associated Dailies Telegram Washington, D. C Lawrence W. Murray Senate

Relief claim for piles using Carhotic Acid and Zine Ointment

An advertisement promotes relief and permanent cure of piles using 6 drops Carhotic Acid, 1 dram Zotan, and 1 to 2 of Zine Ointment applied twice daily. It notes availability at the reader's own area and presents no medical endorsement.

Murray City-Underwood Shuts Out Jacksonville In Tight 6-5 Win

Jacksonville infield errs as Murray City-Underwood from Lancaster allows only four hits in a 6-5 home win. Underwood pitches most of the season for the locals with four strikeouts and no runs allowed. Rasp and Chute collect two base hits. Farrel hit by pitch. Umpire Lantz.

Murray City Underwood Lancaster Jacksonville Murray

Easter Sunday Bright With Sun and Easter Fashion

Easter Sunday proved bright and fair with sun throughout. Hundreds enjoyed the day despite April winds. Hills were filled with people out to celebrate. The Merry Widow fashion and colorful gowns were seen everywhere.

Democrats Set District Convention Time in Lancaster

The Eleventh district Democratic committee met at Hotel Berry to choose time and place for the district convention. Members present included Henderson, Wolfe, Cox, Wright, M. Peoples, Small, and Judge Wright who held Logan proxy. Strong support for Judge O W Wright emerged, with Athens Perry and Hocking backing. The session lasted about an hour and the convention was set for 2 PM Wednesday June 3 in Lancaster.

Democratic Congressional Committee Eleventh Congressional District Berry B. Henderson Athens A. R. Wolfe Ross

Funeral time change for John W Ginn announced

The Messenger reports that the funeral for John W Ginn is moved to Wednesday. The body arrives in Athens at noon and will be taken to the Presbyterian church for a 1 30 PM service.

John W Ginn Athens Presbyterian Church

Merry Widows Prevented Panic at Easter Fire

In St Louis on Easter Sunday a blaze on an altar ignited bouquets of paper lilies beneath the front rows. The hats worn by women hid the flames from worshippers, and Father Stephan says the display helped prevent panic and possible injuries as altar boys and a priest extinguished the fire.

St. Louis St. John's Catholic Church Rowland Seventh Streets Stephan

Jurors Drawn for May Term of Common Pleas Court

The May term juries for the Common Pleas Court have been drawn and served. Grand jurors report at 10 am on Monday May 11 and petit jurors on Monday May 18 at 10 am. Names and residences include Samuel Vorhes Alexander township and Frank B. Tidd Troy township among others.

Common Pleas Court Samuel Vorhes Alexander Township Frank B. Tidd Troy Township Burger Hopkins Bern Township

Ohio University tops Wesleyan in varsity baseball clash 10 to 3

Crum Kaler pitched the first varsity game of his career striking out 16 Wesleyan batters and allowing eight hits as Ohio University defeated Ohio Wesleyan 10 to 3. Blythe Starr and Thomas led OU with seven hits combined while Goddard fanned eight for Wesleyan. Reports also condemn Athens fans for taunting coach Rickey and call for courteous treatment of visitors.

Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Crum Kaler Methodist Wesleyan Billy Hagan Blythe Old Ohio O. U Starr Thomas Goddard Ohio Battery Athens Rickey Athens Athletic

DP etetic Stallion at Amesville Season 1908

Farmers and horsemen are informed that the stallion DP etetic known as Basom horse will begin the 1908 season at Amesville Ohio Ath ens county under manager tra EB Mickle. The notice notes the stallion as sire of Dr. Chase and lists a weekly cadence.

DP Etetic Basom Dr. Chase Amesville Ohio Athens County Mickle

Baseball game notes with scattered plays and pitching

Two base hits Blythe and Starr plus D Evans. Evans hit by pitched ball Coleman. Passed balls by Blythe and Baker twice. Stridekowl by Ka ler sixteen and by Goddard eight. Walks issued to Kaler three, Goddard five, Wood two. Left on bases seven for O U. Umpire Lombard of Columbus.

Ohio Wea Daniels Stauffer D. Evans Potts Cf ‘ Lesourd If ‘ Baker I Putnam Wood Rf & P Raitelle Goddard P&rf Blythe Starr Coleman R. Evans Baker Stridekowl Kaler Goddard O. U Ww. U Lombard Columbus

Graves attends mother’s funeral in Downington

Rome Center rank Graves traveled to Downington last Friday for his mother Mrs. Myrta Graves’s funeral. He was joined by two aunts Mrs. Leiggie Perry and Mrs. Maggie Townsend. The report notes plans for a Guysville bank once a suitable building is found. Savannah Lodge No. 466 F. and A. M. was inspected by Prof. D. J. Evans with twelve to fourteen members from Paramythia Lodge No. 25 of Athens.

Rank Graves Downington Myrta Graves Leiggie Perry Maggie Townsend Guysville Savannah Lodge D. J. Evans Paramythia Lodge Athens

Surgical operations overused on women in hospital care

The article argues that countless operations on women are unnecessary and warns that many could be avoided. It frames surgery as a common dread for women and critiques medical practice in hospitals.

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Faces Readers

Letters from Mrs Barbara Base of Kingman Kansas and Mrs Arthur R Horse of Moorestown New Jersey praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing long standing female troubles. Advert says roots and herbs form standard remedy for female ills and mentions address in Lynn Mass. Grande college plans a program on The Heal as a Means of Character Building.

Lydia FE. Pinkham Barbara Base Kingman Kansas Pinkham Lydia KE. Pinkham Alt Arthur R. Horse Church Moorestown Grande College Gala County

Dean Williams to Talk at Rio Auditorium

Dean H. G. Williams will deliver a lecture in the Auditorium at Rio. The event announces a public talk by the author and educator at a local venue, inviting community members to attend.

Dean Williams Dean H. G. Williams Rio

Death at Canaanville KM

Thomas known as imd about the mine was found dead at his home in Canaanville about seven Friday morning. Heart trouble believed to be cause. he worked Thursday and was in good health prior. Burial took place in Jackson Friday afternoon. he leaves two children in Chicago and a daughter in Columbus. He was father in law of JL Brown who has strong interest in the Canaanville mine.

Chicago Amber Columbus JL. V. Brown

Concord News Briefs Highlight Local Birth and Church Activities

In Concord area notes a daughter for Mr and Mrs W J Haveley announced. A B Christman welcomed at the Home Guysville after a successful term. Rev May Wemmer preached. revival services planned for Sunday April 26. Sunday school organized with G M Winner superintendent and other officers named. Dr J Starr listed as business vicar. Lorna Hartley visited Saturday. One of four printing department type setting machines mentioned in Vatican context.

A. B. Christman Guysville Mr. Christman May Wemmer Mise Wemmer

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. A Maude E. Forgie Leesburg,Va Mrs. Pinkham Lydia EB. Pinkham Rasp Chute Farrel Taylor Buntin Jonas Lantz Jacksonville Abr & Fpoa Nicholson Ies Ia Johnson A Mills Brown Outro Cc Diecias Farrell Emma Murray T. Marshall Ewer Coburn Roberts C. Marshall Schulte A. Marshall Taylor, P Finnas E. J'k O. W. H. Wright Logan Albert Douglas Tor Court House James Kidwell Trimble James Perry Waterloo John H. Gatdhell W. J. White York Township John 8 Martin Nate Townsend Rome Township Tedrow Lew Mansfield Canaan A. W. Russell Dover Township Carl D. Dorndelff Trimble Township BE. Betts Frank Murphy Athens Township D. M. Green KE. BE. Dille George H. Williams Lodi B. Armstrong Alexander Town H. H. Jackson Hugh Milligan Anthony Woody Carthage Guy Beverage T. W. Duffy Waterloo Township Frank Gibson Ames Township John Lindley Lee J. W. Logan Shoop Racline Wis Henderson-Crider Drug Co Ace Fl Rome Center Canaanville Jackson County KM. ‘Thomas Imd Jackson Jack Concord Dave Boudnot L. Sayres W. Haveley Carl Welling Lena Wemmer Mrs Joseph Wemmer Snntoy School Worning G. M. Winner George Wemmer Carl Wier Edith, Kie Fred Wemmer J. Starr Lorna Hartley Oxfords Wiltshire Vance Dresden Vance Shoe Co Wheeling, W. VA H. O'Bleness C. L. Poston The First National Bank County D. Th. Moore MO. V. Wood J. D. Brown Www B. Golden, Tashier the Bank of Athens Athens, Ohio Burt Highland Park Texas Panhandle M’kinstry & Parker
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