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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1906

Page

2

Great Meeting of Teachers Set for Ohio University

The Schoolmasters Conference linked to Ohio University Summer School opens today and runs through the week. It aims to align courses and administration with best practice, offering two conferences yearly for educators and students, with a six day session July 23 to 28 led by the university president and faculty.

Ohio University State Normal College of Normal College Southeastern Ohio Ohio General Revenue Fund

What is a Backache

It is nature s warning to women signaling diseased female organs or kidneys. Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound has long been promoted as the cure for female and kidney disorders and helps restore health. A testimonial from Miss Maude Morris describes relief from backache and regular cycles after using the product.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Nelsonville tops Buchtel in 4 to 1 contest

Nelsonville defeated Buchtel 4 to 1 in a well played game highlighted by Porfit’s nine reliable chances at third base and strong support for pitcher Taylor. Thompson was ejected in the seventh for disputing a decision by umpire Longley. New cases filed include injunctions and divorces in various civil matters across Athens Township and Athens Village with multiple property transfers and large lot considerations noted.

Nelsonville Buchtel Porfit Taylor Thompson Longley Mason Lyons T. Marshell Ryttemeir Rickey, Kerns R. Marshell Townsend Kyre Dew McCombs J. Marshell Kerns Rickey Adams Townesend Marshell Ryttemier

Demand for Purity of Food A 1906 Milk Safety Movement

New York July 20 The summer of 1906 sparks a broad public push for pure food and safe milk. Editorials note that protecting infants and all ages is vital, citing Gail Borden’s condensed milk, sanitary dairy practices, and practical at home tips for feeding and sterilizing bottles.

New York Europe Boston Charlies Elley Hall Leslie Frank Leslie Illustrated The Times, Herald and Tribune Horace Greeley Gail Borden Borden Leslie's

Egg Eaters in Poultry Breeding Cures and Nest Tricks

W. E. Brown of Mansfield advises breeders on egg eaters, noting the problem mainly affects show birds. He describes a method using two cheese boxes shaped as nests with holes and plaster eggs to force hens to lay eggs in nests, then removing all other nesting options to stop the vice.

W. E. Brown Mansfield

Village of Chauncey petition filed in Athens County

Regular session of the Athens County Commissioners on June 13 1906 received a petition from over thirty electors within Dover township seeking the organization of The Village of Chauncey. The description covers numerous town lots, estimates 800 inhabitants, and names Edwin D Sayre as agent. Hearing set for August 14 1906 at 1 PM in the County Auditor's office, Athens Ohio.

Board of County Commissioners Athens County Ohio Dover Township Chauncey Edwin D. Sayre Athens’ County Author’s Athens

Marietta Golfers Triumph in State Amateur Tour

C. A. Ludey and A. D. Alderman of Marietta traveled via Athens Sunday after finishing at Toledo in the State Amateur Golf Tournament. Ludey captured the finals in the second flight while Alderman won the grand handicap Saturday, earning handsome prizes.

C. A. Ludey A. D. Alderman Marietta Athens Toledo Mr. Ludey

Pleasant laxative tablets advertised for stomach and liver

When you want a pleasant laxative that is easy to take and certain to act use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets. For sale by W. H. McKee Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.

Chamberlain W. H. McKee, Athens Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Mrs W B Golden Heads for Logan and Columbus Visit

Mrs. W B Golden left Thursday for a few days visit with relatives at Logan and Columbus.

Marriage licenses issued by Judge Lynch in court

Judge Lynch issued several marriage licenses. Lientellis Herold, 29, farmer, and Cora E. Bolen, 27, both of Nelsonville. Elza Rogers, 27, miner, and Ruby May Hogue, 27, of Floodwood. Abraham Six, 20, miner, Nelsonville, and Winifred Ward, 16, Kimberly. Zaida Tanner, 31, florist, Long Bottom, and Rena Parker, 30, Athens. Guy E. Newlin, 30, postal clerk, New Lexington, and Bessie Watkins, 24, Luhrig. Samuel E. Laughlin, 33, farmer near Athens, and Ethel Frashier, 18, Athens.

New Lexington Bessie Watkins Luhrig Samuel E. Laughlin Athens Ethel Frashier

Rural mail carriers to share vacation with city workers

The rural carriers will join the city letter carriers under a plan granting fifteen days of paid vacation each year. The policy takes effect at the new fiscal year start. Previously rural carriers had no vacations beyond the Fourth of July but will now receive similar holiday benefits.

Hocking Valley Excursions Ticket Window Opens

Tickets go on sale from June 1 to September 30 with a return limit of 15 days including sale date. Territory covers Michigan's lower peninsula and north of a line from Ludington to Mackinac Island, including St Ignace. Route is rail, round trip along the same path. For rates and details see ticket agents.

Lower Peninsula Michigan Ludington Baldwin Read City Standish Pine River Bay Port Harbor Beach Pointe Aux Barques Mackinac Island St. Ignace

Homeseekers Excursion Tickets On Sale 1906

Tickets will be on sale at intervals from June to December 1906. Interested parties should inquire of ticket agents for full information.

Ice Cream Social Attendance and Sunday Visits

Several from this place attended the ice cream social at Harvey Parmiler's Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs George Hartley of Judson, Mr and Mrs Cyrus Bean and three children of South Canaan spent Sunday at the home of P B Bobo. Mr and Mrs Elbert Sams spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Samuel Frost of Judson. Miss Cora Tedrow of Athens spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents. Fred Bobo spent Sunday at the home of Jack Williams.

Harvey Parmiler George Hartley Judson Cyrus Bean South Canaan P. B. Bobo Elbert Sams Samuel Frost Cora Tedrow Athens Fred Bobo Jack Williams

Dean's Ointment Cures Mayor Garrett of Girard Piles

Hon. John R Garett mayor of Girard Alabama testifies he suffered chronic itching piles day and night until using Dean's Ointment, which he says cured him permanently.

Dean John R Garett Girard, Ala

Bids Sought for Township Funds Custody in Athens Ohio

Trustees of Athens Township invite sealed bids from Athens banks for custody and handling of township funds for two years starting August 1 1906. Bids must include bond equal to the deposited amount and not offer less than 2 percent interest. Bids opened July 21 1906 at 2 PM, with right to reject any or all bids.

Athens Township United States Ohio Board of Trustees General Assembly State of Frank M. Moore Theo. M. Pickering Athens County J. B. Clayton

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule and Salve Ad

Examinations for elementary certificates are held on the first Saturday each month in Athens, with high school certificates on the first Saturdays in September December March and June. Additional exams occur in Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster on first Saturdays in May June and July. Boxwell tests in Athens Guysville third Saturday in April and Athens Glouster second Saturday in May. By order of the Board of Examiners. Also advertising De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Athens Stewart, Nelsonville Glouster Boxwell Guysville Athens and Board of Examiners de Witt DeWitt Cline

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Lydia B. Pinkham Miss Maude Morris Buchtel Goes Adaline Bobo A. O. Hungerford Fannie F. McCathran Sanford Della Shaw George W. Hooper Calvin Reeves Stella M. Moon David E. Blackburn Athens Village Gertrude Gift Caddius D. Gift Caddius R. H. Rawlings Anna G. Tinker Lena Slattern Elbert J. Sams Joseph Mulligan, Sr Lydia Stalder Elza W. Graham Wallace H. Pratt George Jacoby Athens Brick Company Lawrence Mansfield McKinstry & Parker Elizabeth J. Woodworth Mabel Nice Harry G. Stalder Jesse E. Turbin Athens Mission Church William R. Phillips Ella M. Beasley State of Ohio George Harrison Licking Coal Company Trimble Brick Manufacturing Company Aislyvania Coal Company Rudolph Raphael Jacob Adolph Herschel N. Benedict Raphael-Adolph Company William McCoy Sarah McCoy Adda C. Hopkins A. E. Miller J. O. McCoy Mosler Safe Company W. M. Sharp Ervin C. Woodworth Merchants’ and Miners’ Bank A. C. Snyder E. C. Woodworth R. C. Graham England G. F. McCleary London Health Board America the Pioneer Natu Jeannette van Reypen EGG Eaters Court House Cullings County Temple of Justice Hocking Valley Homeseekers Lysander Coultrap
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