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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1907

Page

10

Air circuit organized in afternoon meeting

An afternoon gathering established an air circuit organization. Key participants discussed structure and goals for ongoing operations and coordination within the network.

New Hocking and Muskingum Valley Fair Circuit Formed

Five county agricultural societies Athens Washington Perry Hocking and Muskingum organize the Hocking and Muskingum Valley Fair Circuit. R Y White of Zanesville elected president with officers including John R Montgomery and H H Haning. Fairs run Logan August 8 9 10 Athens August 13 14 15 New Lexington August 21 22 23 Zanesville August 27 28 29 30 Marietta September 2 3 4.

Haning Hocking and Muskingum R. Y. White Zanesville John R. Montgomery New Lexington H. H. Haning Ruble Logan Edward Flanders Marietta Athens Wellston

Engagement of Miss Corinne McCarthy to Dr Harry Godfrey

Announcement from Wooster Ohio confirms Miss Corinne McCarthy will wed Dr Harry Godfrey of Toronto late resident surgeon at Grace Hospital Canada. The couple plan a June wedding at the home of her sister Mrs Lee Wilson, formerly Idena McCarthy, in Westhope North Dakota.

Corinne McCarthy Wooster Ohio Harry Godfrey Grace Hospital Toronto Canada Miss McCarthy F. L. Preston Lee Wilson Idena McCarthy Westhope North Dakota

Humphreys Homeopathic No 28 Elixir Advertised Cure

Nervous debility vitality weakness and prostration from overwork addressed by Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 in use for over 40 years. The remedy billed as the only successful remedy available, priced at $1 per vial or $8 for a package for serious cases. Sold by druggists or mailed prepaid. Humphreys Medicine Co New York.

Humphreys Humphreys’ Med. Co William & John Sts. MY

Ironton Beal local option vote favors wet side

In Ironton the Beal local option election produced a wet victory with 2857 counted votes of 2918 cast. Wet supporters claim decisive win while drys carried only the two upper precincts. Carriages transported voters, order remained tranquil, and no illegal voting or intoxication disrupted the process.

Beal Ironton

Patent remedy claim for cold cure

Advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Boxs bear E. W. Grove’s signature. Price 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Graham's Chapel Socials Highlight Local Visits

Lucy Frost of Judson recently visited her brother Charles at Graham's Chapel. Mrs. Grove Halbert of South Canaan spent part of the week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Lowe. Earl McConkey traveled to Athens on business Wednesday. Mrs. P. P. Lower and Mrs. Henry Lower of Judson visited Mrs. Hiram Frost for a day. Ethel Love of Athens stayed a week with aunt Mrs. William Tedrow. Lydia Roush went to Luhrig to visit John Howe and family. Charles Bobo called on friends in South Canaan. Mrs. Harvey Williams and daughter Mildred of Athens visited Mrs. Sarah Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hawk of Judson were guests of the Tedrows.

Lucy Frost Judson Charles Grove Halbert South Canaan D. E. Lowe Earl McConkey Athens P. P. Lower Henry Lower Hiram Frost Lydia Roush Luhrig John Howe Charles Bobo Harvey Williams Mildred Sarah Williams Herbert Hawk William Tedrow

Trial in Pennsylvania Reveals Black Hand Threats and Extortion

In Wilkesbarre, April 22, more than twenty foreigners facing charges linked to the Black Hand are tried for shooting, conspiracy, dynamiting, and robbery by threats. Leaders are named as Charles Salvatore and Joseph Ritz, with victims driven to flee and witnesses brought from Buffalo and Rochester.

Wilkesbarre Black Hand Salzberg Society Charles, Salvatore Joseph Ritz Browntown Buffalo Rochester

Gimbel Dead After Harrowing Plunge in Hoboken Hotel

Benedict Gimbel a Philadelphia merchant died in a Hoboken hospital after cutting his throat and wrists with broken glass in a hotel room following his arrest in New York. His wife and two brothers were at his bedside as family officials said overwork and stress likely caused a mental decline.

New York Benedict Gimbel Philadelphia Hoboken Milwaukee Gimbel

Supreme Court upholds Barrington death verdict

Chief Justice Fuller announces the Supreme Court of the United States has dismissed the case of Frederick Seymour alias Lord Barrington, affirming the Missouri Supreme Court and the trial court verdict of guilty for the June 1903 murder near St Louis. Barrington defended himself against prejudice and lack of proof, but the high court rejected his writ of error. In Santo Domingo the foreign affairs committee considers splitting the US Dominican treaty, granting eight days for guidance and noting acceptance or rejection by the Dominican congress.

Washington Fuller Supreme Court of the United States Frederick Seymour Lord” Barrington St. Louis James Z. McCann Supreme Court of Missouri Barrington Kansas City Missouri Supreme Court Supreme Court Santo Domingo Committee On Foreign Affairs Dominican Congress United States San Domingo United States Senate

Tunnel Cave-In Smothers Fire After Freight Collision

A portion of the Copper Ridge tunnel on the Louisville Nashville railroad 17 miles north of Knoxville collapsed and smothered a fire that started Sunday after a rear-end freight collision. Two brakemen were injured. About 1000 feet of the tunnel damaged by fire and cave-in. a locomotive, caboose and three coal cars burned. The tunnel could be closed to traffic for weeks.

Knoxville Tenn Copper Ridge

New Regime in Manchuria Named by Imperial Edict

An imperial edict reconstitutes the Manchuria government and confirms appointments by entrusting all posts to Chinese officials advanced under Yuan Shi Kai rather than Manchus. A second edict names Na Tung as Pek ing governor to replace Hsu Shih Chang as president of the board of home affairs.

Manchuria Peking Yuan Shi Kai Chin Na Tung Hsu Shih Chang Board of Home Affairs

Labor federation denounces Roosevelt over Moyer Haywood remark

The Chicago Federation of Labor adopted unanimous resolutions condemning President Roosevelt for a letter to Congressman Sherman of New York that referenced Charles H. Moyer and William D. Haywood. The action followed a dramatic speech by J. E. Morgan of the Western Federation of Miners at the group’s regular meeting.

Chicago Roosevelt Chicago Federation of Labor Charles H. Moyer William D. Haywood Sherman New York J. E. Morgan Western Federation of Miners

Arguing Hermann Case in Federal Trial

Washington April 22 Mr Adkins assistant United States attorney closed his argument in the trial of Binger Hermann for destroying public records A S Worthington opened a two day defense argument Baker United States attorney will close for the government The case may go to the jury by Thursday

Hermann Washington Mr. Adkins United States Binger Hermann A. S. Worthington Baker Alt

Toronto Johus Strike Rests on Wage Demands and Union Stand

About 200 carriage drivers in Toronto idle as employers refuse a $3 weekly raise 25 cents overtime and a closed shop. Employers offer contracts withdrawing union and keeping $10 weekly wage. Men quit collectively backing union.

Toronto Ont

Seminary Rector Shot in Tambov Incident

Tambov Russia April 22 Father Simmon rector of the local ecclesiastical seminary was shot and seriously wounded. The seminary was recently closed by political orders and authorities believe the attacker may be an ex student.

Tambov Russia Simmon

Army Nurses Seek Pensions for Civil War Service

Mrs. Clarisen F. Dye of Philadelphia, 75, president of the Civil War Army Nurses Association, gathers data on surviving female nurses who served on battlefields and in hospitals to back a push for government pensions. She notes many are poor widows and that contract nurses earned only a $12 monthly pension. The plan aims to present Congress with facts by December.

Philadelphia Clarisen F. Dye Association of Army Nurses Gettysburg United States Congress

Rexall Remedies Prove Popular as Rexall Remedies Grow

A retailer notes The United Drug Company’s December 1905 sales rose 81 percent from December 1904. The advertisement urges readers that Rexall Remedies satisfy or money back and argues the products are better than competitors. The writer states personal use and endorsement of Rexall Remedies.

United Drug Company

President Roosevelt to Leave Washington for Oyster Bay June 12

President Roosevelt plans to depart Washington on June 12 for his summer home at Oyster Bay. He believes public business is in order to allow an extended period of rest. No speeches are planned until after he leaves for Canton to attend the McKinley monument unveiling on September 30. He will then return to Washington for the fall and winter season.

Washington Roosevelt Oyster Bay Canton

German and British Courts Spotlight Kaiser Wilhelm Collision

Bremen reports both admiralty courts found fault. German court rules accident due to excusable errors on both sides after the November collision near Cherbourg that killed 13 and injured 15. British court earlier held Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse solely to blame for the disaster.

Bremen Cherbourg

Cyclone remedy claims to cure rheumatic pains

A claimed home cure named Cyclone mixes Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to purge catarrhal poisons from the blood. The testimonial by Mrs. Sarah A. Cole cites relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, sold locally by W. H. McKee, E. R. Lash, Barton Drug Co., and Chauncey.

Sarah A. Cole New Street Dover Del

Logan Man Visits Wife Guests

Mr. Harry Rose of Logan visited his wife who had been staying with Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Preston and Mrs. Julia Dew for a week. They returned home this evening.

Harry Rose Logan F. L. Preston Julia Dew

Halder Gahm Visiting Columbus Friends

Halder Gahm of the university was visiting friends in Columbus on Sunday.

Halder Gahm University Columbus

Millionaire Merchant Dies After Self Destruction Attempt

Bel, the Philadelphia millionaire merchant, died this morning at St Marys Hospital Hoboken from a self inflicted cut throat. Oxygen was given throughout yesterday in a desperate effort to save him as his relatives sought to keep the condition from the press. His brother planned to donate blood to replenish his lost fluid according to the report.

New York Benedict Gimbel Philadelphia St. Mary’s Hospital Hoboken Gimbel Eve Benedict

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Hocking Perry, Muskingum Hocking and Muskingum Val Ley Fair The Agricultural Society Lucy Rowe Gifford, NL Cardui Elise New York Wiliams and Sehs Graham's Chapel Ethel Love Pennsylvania Lord Barrington Missouri Rexall Americamttis Elixir Rexall Price Wilson H. McKee Capitol Standard Oil Company KLIN King, Jr Seducer Fenelon Brilliant Coce II Moreuil Flora Gallardon Albany Hebbardsville Pearl Coe’s Marshfield Frank Swaim Athens Fair Grounds N. G. Cheadle Gar. F. Cheadle
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