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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
4
The Ohio forestry issue lauds tree planting and reforestation to curb flood damage from Appalachian cutting. Officials call for federal action if needed and stress the Forestry Bureau as a non political driver of long term timber prosperity.
The Mansfield News discusses using convict labor to build roads as a solution to public works. It cites Chicago Journal support and argues organized, humane labor could improve prisons and reduce crime, with cautions about past brutal chain-gang abuses.
The Athens County Fair aims to be the county’s largest event with abundant attractions and amusements. Organizers promise notable improvements on the grounds, a neat and trim appearance, and a welcoming mood for visitors and locals alike.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Ohio forest policy under Governor Nash. The text hints at administrative actions aimed at boosting output but lacks concrete details or outcomes. The brief item establishes a political context without specific names beyond Nash.
COOLVILLE RIDGE May Arthur filled his last appoint at this place Saturday and Sup Edna Evans of Athens attended preaching Sunday. Mrs Zweene Fulton served as Sirs. Edna was visited by neighbors and several Athens friends. Sunday School attendees from Athens and Lenzburg visited. Calvin Frost and Stella Robb hosted guests. Miss Stella Robb enjoyed a Sunday event with Gettrede Holland visiting Isaac Frost. Gete the Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Calvin Prost. Carrie Rodehaver and Carrie Towford of South Canaan attended insecture on Sunday. Mrs Jane Hartley of Athens visited her daughter Mrs Orison Mattison. Fenix Riley of Athens circulating notices.
An advertisement proclaims that Ayer's Hair Vigor with its new formula does not stain or color hair in any degree. It claims gray hair remains unchanged while the product effectively stops hair loss.
The ad claims the product stops all hair loss unless serious health issues occur and advises consulting a physician if needed. It notes Ayer's Hair Vigor from the J C Ayer Co of Lowell Massachusetts as the recommended remedy.
Sunday guests and daily visits fill a southeastern area record. Miss Beer e Cramner and Miss Lucy Frost share greetings while Mrs Elizabeth Posten hosts multiple kin, including Josie Poston Nettie Watkins and Goldie Tedrow. Athens visitors Edson Kelley and Lola Pearl Carpenter also feature. Regulars Homer Howell Herbert Kelley and Cal Moat family are noted among numerous calls and a Sunday School convention.
Henderson-Crier Drug Co offers daily rubber goods and special rubber goods selections to customers, featuring a wide range of items and promotions. Call 8-1212 for more details on available rubber products.
J H Duffee of Columbus visits relatives in Albany this week while Rev H K Freeman attends F W B church meeting in Wellston. Miss Ruth Wells of Pomeroy visits Mrs Amanda Wells and Miss Maude Carpenter visits Gallipolis friends. Mrs M B Morse visits relatives in Pomeroy and Addie Potter returns home after Antioch College graduation. Henry Fisher sells his residence to Mr Johnston and Will Irwin joins Duffee visitors in Columbus. Harry McKinstry family from Athens guests of the Browns. Thomas Crosson taken to State Hospital at Athens. William Bowers visits friends in Harrisonville. Local residents attend Athens Fair and Ed Kimes, Harley Reeves, Arthur Moler move W H Vorhes cash grocery to new bank building with goods.
Belle Valley trustee Chris McKee said the Athens State Hospital board expects the resignation of Superintendent Dr J B Hanson at the next meeting. Dr Rorick, former superintendent, is rumored to return but denies knowledge of any such plan.
Blanche A Melchi aged 27 dies at her parents home in Stewart from tuberculosis. Funeral set for 10 30 Wednesday morning at the Melchi residence with Rev McKay to officiate.
An old newspaper blurb touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as restoring energy and ambition within 48 hours. It asserts full health returns gradually and claims relief from nerve and stomach weakness caused by August-era fatigue. Sold by Henderson under Drug Co Athens Ohio.
Millfield residents hosting and visiting friends fill a week with multiple short mentions. L A Sprague of Athens and Mrs Perry of Nelsonville visit, Miss Mollie Simons and Mrs Mingus vacation with Rockbridge friends, Eldoris Smith visits Bishopville, Warren Border in Gloucester, Howard Brooking and Ernest Daft call Athens. A hay wagon load attends a temperance rally and watermelon social at John Kendal's Modoc home, reports a fine time. Louis Russell of Beaumont visits family in Athens.
Albany residents host visitors and travel notes highlight weekend gatherings. Names include Mrs O L Moward, J S Jolley, Bert Knowlton, Will Fletcher, Miss Mary Helen Dailey, Orvill Dalley, Mr and Mrs D L Webb, Addie Potter, Mrs O L Howard, Esther Carpenter, Elza Gillogly, E K Carpenter, Maude and Marguerite, Robert Carpenter, Pegtown, Will Bean, Howard Coe, Alma Webb, Alvi Cline, Blanche Gillogly, Willie Gillogly, Vale Mill, Fin Gillogly, Elz Gillogly.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning Creme Fleeva and Henderson Tider Drug Co with unclear date or context.
Harmony notes report K Throp on a business trip to Parkersburg Wednesday. M N Linscott and daughter Susie attended a Coolville camp meeting Sunday. Mrs J C Coggershall is ill. Mrs B S Cunningham and daughter Flo visited Frank Hile’s home at Red Bush Sunday afternoon. Tobias Watson went to Parkersburg Thursday.
C. W. Walker opens a new restaurant in Chauncey with all new furnishings and a stock of candy tobacco goods and fruits. Specializes in first class meals at all hours plus lunch soft drinks and ice cream.
A Life quotation about how a small action often bears the blame for a larger burden. It notes the common idea that the final straw triggers consequence beyond the immediate event. The saying reflects on cause and effect in daily life.
Tor ch Miss Ora Dunfee visits with the Smith Dunfees then leaves Thursday for Stewart. Addie Palmer visits Dolly Palmer at Lith Whyng. Annie Dye and Lara Conant of Carthage visit Mrs J A Dye. Vianna Swan leaves Kanawha steamer for Empire, Ella Scarlett accompanies her. Laura Wilcoxon visits relatives in Parkersburg. Posey moves onto camp grounds. Troy Township Sunday School plans September meeting. Rev G E Kreazer returns from Chautauqua at Hiawatha Park. A J Difly of Doddridge Co purchases a farm near S H Jackson. Bertha Dunfee of Little Hocking visits. C G Dye and Eddie Dunfee guests in Ireland. Green of Coolville visits W L Daugherty. Milton McGure and Sadie McGire visit Mrs Annie Dunfee. Lock 19 foreman drowns at Little Hocking when skiff capsizes. Strod Dunfee among swimmers. Thomas Dunfee visits Smith Dunfee near Hockingport. Fannie Romine visits Addie Tones in Youwba. Lacy Helmick returns to Gallipolis. Lillie Swan to visit. Harrison Dye of Carthage visits Haddon We. Rachael Jones plans to visit Linzie Smith, Bird Kemp, Ella Sawyer of Beaumont TX, Mary Breett and children of Moundsville WV. Clarence Jones family guests of Wilcoxon at Harmony Hill. Itching skin eruptions relief from Deans ointment. fifty cents at drug stores.
Miss Maggie Vaughn a longtime Pension Office worker in Washington D C was brought to the Athens asylum for treatment after thirty five years of government service. Overwork and nervousness are cited as causes and a period of complete rest is planned. She formerly lived in Albany and was accompanied to the asylum by her brother William Vaughn of Oberlin Ohio.
The Order of the Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at 7 30 o clock.
Athens Ohio resident Mrs D C Landig reports relief from kidney pains backache and urinary disorders after using three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought them at Henderson's drug store and says her health improved to the point she would recommend the remedy. Doan's is sold by all dealers at 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cundiff and son Dillon visit her Parkersburg relatives. Mrs. Ora Kittle and daughter Helen visit Glouster relatives. James Rankin and family attend after Donald Steadman's death. Dr and Mrs Pedigo visit Columbus. funeral of Mrs Media Hunter at Christian Church with Rev Baden officiating. interment Marshfield cemetery. Lectures on temperance by Rev Farrar Glouster and Rev Fisher Marshfield attract large audiences. M P Sunday school scholars enjoy a picnic. Mr H T Coffey spends a month in Sandusky. Ad for Dr Shoop Night Cure Book No 4 for Women.
Master Marshall Francis of Smithfield visits relatives in the area. Miss Della Radford and Mr. Charles Clark wed at the brother’s home on Wednesday night. Miss Annette Higgins of Smithfield visits brothers D N and C M Higgins. An ice cream supper at White Hall Saturday benefits the Sunday school.
Peter Hibbard remains ill though not much improved. Miss Adda Higgins and Miss Hettie Hooper of Athens visited Miss Higgins' parents C. M. Higgins. Miss Alice Higgins visited Earl Cowen and wife. Mr I J Cowen and wife spent several days visiting relatives at their old home.
A grocers’ staple introduces Dr Shoop health coffee as a quick brewing substitute with no real coffee. The blend uses toasted grains malt and nuts to mimic coffee flavor and aroma, marketed as ready in a minute without long boiling.
Mrs Eva Morgan and two daughters from Salem visited here Sunday. Misses Gladys Helen and Laura Bradfield stay with cousin Norma Koenig in Murray City. Wade Young visited Nelsonville Tuesday. Miss Mary Struble from Glouster stays with Cassie Linscott. Dean Linscott visited Nelsonville. Camp meeting at The Plains drew locals. Mrs William Beard visits Morgan county relatives. Bradfields and Koenig families host in Murray City Sunday. Mrs J Strausbaugh and General George recently returned from Wilkesville. Rev Scott of Hocking visited Monday. Mable Hall scalded by a pot of boiling coffee. friends regret the accident.
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