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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1907

Page

2

Graveyard Murders Stun Foreign Neighborhood in New York

An eight year old girl is found murdered in the First avenue area known as the graveyard near Thirteenth street. The case follows two similar killings of women last week. Police arrest Gaetano Rippolano, a nearby cobbler, after evidence ties him to the victim. Crowds rage as police maintain order during the morgue wagon arrival.

Neighhoor First Avenue Thirteenth Fourteenth Lastill Katie Pritchler Thirteenth Street Carla Jritchler Katie East Thirteenth Street Harburger Berlin Gaetano Rippolano Bristol Conn Rippolano

Doan's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Effective for Kidney Pain

Athens residents report back and kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. A testimonial from Mary B. Beasley describes his father’s strain from heavy lifting and a successful recovery after two boxes. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY sells nationwide. remember the name Doan's.

Athens Dean Mary B. Beasley South Congress Street Ohio Doan Henderson's Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo Ew York United States

New York Sways Under Wave of Street Crime and Lynch Talks

The city faces daily assaults on women and children as crowds take law into their own hands. Reports name Carl Nelson among accused attackers, with mobs threatening lynching before police intervene. Missing Russian girls, the Tietschler case, and calls for martial law by Rev Campbell Morgan reflect a city seeking drastic action to halt a perceived epidemic of murder and assault.

Carl Nelson Fannie Pittman Brooklyn New York Sophie Krehler Katie Tietchler Whitechapel Jack the Ripper Tretchler Anna Messner Gaetano Rippolone Giuseppe Bonfanza Tietschler Karl Tietschler Harburger Rippolone London

Local News Sketch of Community Figures

Mr and Mrs C M C Smallwood of Marion arrived here. Mr Smallwood takes a position with the Daily Messenger. J A Roan private secretary to Supt D H Williams of the local Sunday Deal company offices returned from a ten day vacation trip to Cedar Point.

C. M. C. Smallwood Marion Mr. Smallwood The Daily “Messenger J. A. Roan D. H. “Williams Frigorettas Cedar Point

Former Student Gets Fine Job

Alexandria July 26 The Parish School Board elected Prof. C. C. Henson of Isidore Newman Manual Training School New Orleans as parish superintendent of education to replace L. J. Howe. Salary 2500 dollars annually plus traveling expenses. Henson will arrive Monday July 29 to assume duties. Prof. D. F. Huddle retained as secretary until September 16.

Alexandria Parish School Board C. C. Henson Isidore Newman Manual Training School of New Orleans L. J. Howe Henson D. F. Huddle

Henson Graduated from Ohio University and Led Athens High

Mr. Henson is an Ohio University alumnus who served as principal of Athens High School for three years, guiding the school through that period.

Mr. Henson The Ohio University Athens High School

Cannons Relocated at Monument Place by Committee

Captain F. S. Lowrey of the Monument Association committee measures for new cannon positions. Four brass cannons will move about thirty feet back from the fence and face the four corners. Large mortars will be mounted near the monument facing west and east.

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy Praised by Mother

Mrs B J Johnston of Linton Mississippi says three doctors failed with her boy before using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After a few hours he improved and is now healthy. Sold by W H McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.

Chamberlain E. R. Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Saloonist William Johnson Committed to State Hospital

William Johnson of Nelsonville was arraigned before Probate Judge Lynch this morning on the charge of lunacy. An examination found him of unsound mind and he will be committed to Athens State Hospital.

William Johnson Lynch Athens State Hospital Johnson Nelsonville

Measles sufferer credits Chamberlain remedy cure

A testimonial reports severe illness from measles after rain exposure. The writer credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving their life and restoring health after a hard rain left them debilitated.

Things Not To Send In The Mail Notice

Postal inspectors crack down on improper mailings including tobacco coupon messages and personal notes written on newspaper margins. Violators face prosecution under article 484 with fines and enforcement across the county following two weeks of activity.

Ellis Leaves for New York to Meet Candidates

President Alston Ellis will depart tomorrow for New York City to meet parties vying for the post left vacant by Miss Cornelia Gaskell. He will then go to Deer Park Maryland for weeks of recuperation with his wife.

Alston Ellis New York City Cornelia Gaskell Deer Park

Dr King's New Discovery Endorsed by Otsego Editor

Dietz of the Otsego Journal touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the most popular remedy in Otsego County and a sure cure for coughs and colds. McKee’s Drug Store sells it at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a free trial bottle offered.

Cline’s Otsego County Wm. M. Dietz Otsego McKee

Coal famine predicted for Northwest this winter

Cleveland officials and coal shippers warn of a severe shortage across the Northwest as railroads fail to supply coal boats and ore demand rises after the ore handler strike. Ohio shippers rush fuel to upper lake ports in every vessel they can charter.

Cleveland Northwest Ohio

Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought

The notice reflects on a product embodying the familiar slogan The Kind You Have Always Bought. It discusses a brand or item central to consumer trust and long standing market presence without detailing events or dates. The language preserves a vintage advertising cadence.

Grosvenor Sees Roosevelt Third Term Possible

General Grosvenor of Ohio argues in a World symposium that the U S people may elect President Roosevelt any number of times if it serves their best interests, asserting no legal or constitutional limit beyond statutes. He rejects precedent and supports strict constitutional interpretation and independent branches of government.

New York United States Roosevelt The World Grosvenor Ohio Congress Taft Republican Central Committee of General Grosvenor Mr. Roosevelt C. H. Grosvenor

TWO GLOUSTER MINES RESUME OPERATIONS

Glouster Ohio August 1 The Glouster Coal company completes a new air shaft to sixty seven feet and aims to have the mine in operation by mid next month Superintendent P H Burns in charge with twenty men previously. Flood damage last March cost thousands and new work revived the old slope repairs at Trimble flood protections and brick arched walls now ready for operation.

Glouster Glouster Coal Company L. B. Koch P. H. Burns Hisylvania Coal Company Trimble Sunday Creek

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F. S. Lowrey Committee of Cannon Tobacco Company John Mary Ellis Lydia E. Pinkham A. M. Hagermann Kay Shore, S. 1 Mrs. Pinkham Lydia E Pho Tes Monte Chip Dan Black Millikan & Hickle Court House Columbus
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