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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
5
A lengthy advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as curing weakness, cough, and stomach woes by supplying body-building materials. It promotes the product as reestablishing digestion, purifying blood, and nourishing nerves, with sales pitches for trial editions of medical books and mail-order offers from Buffalo New York.
Residents of The Plains Ohio urge drivers to slow near the crowded main street and school to protect children from accidents. The plea notes dangers as cars speed through the town and asks operators to keep full control when approaching the public square and school zone.
A light shot of nitroglycerine was fired Monday at a new well dug by the Athens Gas Oil and Development Co southwest of Athens. The well will be cleaned and cased in days, then pumped into a 20 barrel tank. stockholders anticipate good production as more leases are developed in Athens County.
Stewart, O April 19. The Stewart baseball team opened the season at home Saturday, defeating Frost 12 to 1. Batteries Davis and Dean. Richardson and Bond. Davis, 16, by innings.
News brief notes that The Messenger will handle reporting tasks for the local area, delivering concise updates and community items to readers.
Cincinnati Enquirer notes John Elder of this city maintains a strong run for the Internal Revenue Collector job. Willis G. Rowland faces opposition as Moore relinquishes, with Elder backed by Postmasters Bryson and White and national committeeman Vorys. The White House inquiry continues as state officers visit.
Emmet Baden and his wife move to housekeeping in the Michiels house. Miss Inez Alexander of Athens visited her father J F Alexander over Sunday. Death notice for Mrs W C Foster of Albany former resident. J R Stout and family returned from the Vigo area. A boy was born Friday to Mr and Mrs C C Bratton. Mrs Libbie Burson and two children of Jerseyville visited relatives in the area. Mrs R R Marquis shopping in Athens. Mrs FP KB Clark guest at Hope Saturday. Oma Hardy visited relatives in Carbondale last week.
The 9 months old Clifford Potts son of Mr and Mrs George Potts died early today at the Plains home from spinal meningitis. Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday at 1 oclock.
Athens county sees rapid oil and gas fever with two new incorporations on Tuesday. The Bower Oil & Gas company lists Frank Lowry William Power James Jovten George De Camp Fred Alderman and Manning Coultrap as locals with 50 000 capital and 2000 acres leased in Waterloo Alexander and Athens townships. The Federal Branch Oil & Gas company based in Trimble has 30 000 capital with incorporators Danford Powell W G Danford Sayer of Chauncey Walter Wolf and Martin Onlinger of Nelsonville and 2000 acres under lease around Ames and Ringold with test wells planned.
A list of local visitors and residents with brief travels and calls in Northwestern Columbia. Towns mentioned include Athens Carpenter Union Ridge Hamden Junction Vinton county Racine Pomeroy Albany Middleport Sol Townsend and the districts around. Names such as Townsend Searls Harkins Lieyd Rodgers Cottrill Parley Rutherford Milligan Sickles Dailey Robinett and Esther Gregory appear among the social rounds and family visits.
Pleasanton residents and guests filled a weekend with home visits. William Gilkey’s family hosted the Carrolls, Mercer family's travel from Pagetown ended with a home return. John McNutt moved to the Gilkey house. Rev. Guy and wife from Athens paused en route to Jerseyville. Herbert Parker and wife visited Sheldon Parker and family. Jesse Gilkey from Athens state hospital visited his parents. Laura Parker of Guysville stayed with her parents for several days. Gordon Bush and family hosted Fred Bush and son Gordon briefly.
Mrs Delilah Ellis died Monday at her home near Chase at age 78. The cause was infirmities of old age. She was the mother of Mrs George McKinstry of this city. Funeral services will be held from a church Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock.
A colloquy shows farmers frustrated by labor shortages turning to the Daily Messenger Help Wanted column. Anxious calls and letters promise quick hiring, with one farmer reporting success after paying for four months of the paper. The ad-driven approach seems popular as subscriptions rise.
Miss Rose Sheldon of Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry Phillipa and family over the weekend. Harry Robinson and sister Mrs. Jennie Dean visited their aunt Mrs. Addie Phillipa Sunday. Mrs. Walter Konkoski of South Canaan visited her sister Mr. Chas. Robinson Sunday. Mrs. Belle White visited Mrs. Addie Phillips Sunday. Harvey Williams and daughter Mildred visited Mrs. Elizabeth Snow and family Sunday afternoon. Richard Phillips visited his parents Sunday. John Sheridan is reported sick. Warren Border shopped in Athens. Frank Brown bought stock from Hugh Mullan, Chas. Snow and sister Margaret who have been ill but are improving. Miss Alice Cooper, after mumps, is out again. Miss Sarah Carpenter visited Miss Fay Sama Sunday. Mrs. Lucinda Sloane attended services Sunday. Henry Phillips and Mrs. Belle White journeyed to Plaine Friday. John Q Williams of Gloucester moves family to Long Run. Mrs. Alongo Weiss made a business trip to Athens Saturday. Regular preaching will be held next Sunday at ten oclock conducted by Rev. S. J. Bishop.
Rid a will be received at the County Commissioners office up to noon of May 1 1905 for lintepione delivered on the Jerseyville pike according to specifications on file in the Auditor s office Board of County Commissioners.
Lancaster C April 19 Manager Fox cut loose five balk players today Siosser of Waterbury Conn Mc Graner of Athens Pert of Shawnee Runnels of Sabina all pitchers and Jack Lyons of Buehhtel outfielder There are still 25 players on the list.
The article notes Germany has advanced electric farming using portable storage batteries mounted on wheels to supply power for w ood sawing grain mills and plows. It contrasts with American farms and suggests electricity could benefit US agriculture similarly.
The report details nitrogen phosphorus and potash removal by clover timothy and wheat crops, corn yields and soil impact, and livestock gains from cornmeal and cottonseed meals. It also mentions experiments on blind staggers in sheep and misbalanced feed effects, plus value contrasts among barley rye buckwheat rice and bone crops.
Carbondale residents note a long line of Lightfrith descendants from Henry Lightfrith born 1828 in Cumberland County. He married Sophia Beech, had eleven children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The report tallies ages up to seven generations, with living members aged up to 47 years and descendants numbering in the dozens.
Billie McAdama of New Marshfeld spent several days here with friends. C W Walker and wife were at New Marshfield Sunday calling on friends. Mrs Rose Pidcock and children of New Marshfield were guests of her parents William Gabriel and wife Saturday and Sunday. G B Hawk visited The Plains Sunday to see his brothers Frank Shanks and family of Tick Ridge spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs May Woodyard. Mrs G B Hawk was called to Rutland Saturday by the illness of her mother Mrs Mary Rutherford. She returned Monday. Miss Fay Shaulia was at Tick Ridge Saturday and Sunday visiting her brother. Mrs William Cooper and two boys have gone to near New Marshfield to care for her sick parents. Mrs Gertie Perry has been quite sick the past week. Kid Saylor of near Lookout was Sunday guest of Norman Saylor. Master Clyde Withershall the Hillibo (?) pe. Born to Mr and Mrs George McCollins Saturday April 17 a daughter.
Rich Linton is on the sick list. Rev Kovinger preached at Mr Liberty Sunday. Warren Helch suffers from a felon on his hand. Miss Ethel McVey of Albany wed Arthur French nearby. Everett Bailey and family of Athens visited relatives here. Dewitt Richardson improves after illness. Mrs Dora Russell visited Rockland. O Conklin of New York visited his parents Mr and Mrs O Conklin. Miss Olive Brandeberry goes to Marietta for work. Pansy Lemon Grace Linton Emmett Andrews Clyde Richardson and Emory Aht attended Boxwell exam in Athens.
Will Richardson, a leading Marietta druggist, was fined 200 and costs by Mayor McKinney for alleged illegal selling of intoxicants. His attorney filed nine alleged errors seeking a higher court review, with a bill of exceptions due by April 28 signaling a forthcoming appeal.
Mrs. Sidney Cleater Hibbard of Columbus died Monday evening after a long illness. She was about 65, sister of C. P. Closter and aunt of G. H. June. Funeral Wednesday at Cam Presbyterian church in Hibbardeville with burial in the nearby cemetery. body to return to Athens for services.
Krenton Ohio April 20 report two pranksters Ley and Grounds drowned while crossing the Ohio River in a small boat. The group attempted a risky “rocking act” when the vessel capsized.
Teachers examinations will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless that day is a holiday, then the next Saturday. The Boswell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and on the second Saturday in May. Jackson, Clerk.
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