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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1908

Page

6

Ohio Constitution Amendments and Joint Resolutions

The document cites multiple Ohio constitutional amendments and joint resolutions adopted by the General Assembly and certified by Secretary of State A Thompson. It references changes to legislative process, taxation, and session timing with historical dates and official attestations. It notes Vienna’s odd claim about requiring a wife’s consent to ascend in a balloon.

Wu Syazee Ammerica Ohto Hel A. Thompson State of Ohio Streter Tony Wuerter America Onno A. Thompson Mate Ohio Kreesing State of State Columbus Onrre Othee Carmi A. Thompson Temon Vienna

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Clarified

Teachers examinations will be held on the first Saturday of each month except when a holiday falls on that date. In that case the exam will move to the following Saturday. The Boxwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and on the second Saturday of May.

Winfield Scott Ohio

Death of Mark A. Noyes in Coolville Ohio at 73

Mark A. Noyes a longtime Athens county resident died at his home near Lothridge in Carthage township after months of cancer. He was 73 and had helped build the Coolville Fair Association. Survived by widow and three children Mrs Eaton Chase Mrs Lester Clark and W B Noyes. Funeral pending arrival of distant relatives, likely Wednesday.

Coolville Mark A. Noyes Lothridge Carthage Township Noyes Athens County Coolville Fair Association Eaton Chase Lester Clark W. B. Noyes

Lake Route Proof Advances at Toledo Docks

The Kanawha & Michigan and Toledo and Ohio Central railways push toward a lake outlet as H. H. Rogers builds to Charleston. A new McMyler coal loading machine for Toledo docks will handle 1000 tons per hour, operational by next spring, boosting capacity for Virginia railway coal to the Great Lakes. This completes a potential ocean-to-rail route increasing Northwest coal trade competition.

Virginia Railway H. H. Rogers Charleston W. Va Ohio River Hocking Valley McMyler Manufacturing Company Toledo Toledo & Ohio Central Hotking Valley Navigation Great Lakes Northwest

Dean's Requiets Cure Constitation

Patent medicine ad notes quick relief from griping nausea and weakness without side effects. Encourages ask your druggist, price listed as 25 cents per box.

Dean

Death at Sugar Creek

Mrs Elizabeth Johnson widow of William Johnson died at her Sugar Creek home near mine 212 on Saturday morning age 64 from tuberculosis. Funeral at 10 o clock today at Chauncey. Interment in Carbondale.

Elizabeth Johnson William Johnson Sugar Creek Mine No. 212 Chauncey Carbondale

Guysville Wins Twin Bill Over Rockland 2–1 and 6–2

Guysville swept a Rockland doubleheader 2–1 and 6–2. Cray and Bean led the first game while Davis and Dean starred in the second. Davis pitched a one hit gem with 13 strikeouts in his first local appearance. Guysville now 16 of 17 this season and seeks a game with Athens.

Guysville Rockland Cray Bean Locwls Davis Dean

Emancipation Day Celebration Planned in Marietta

Marietta and surrounding county residents plan a large Emancipation Day event with participants from Parkersburg Athens Zanesville and Cambridge. A mammoth street parade led by the Marietta band will precede a basket picnic at the fair grounds where Pioneer City Lodge No 43 K of P will run the program. Speakers include Thomas Kennedy and William T Vernon with David H Pleasant delivering the proclamation. Field events and amusements close the day.

Parkersburg Athens Washington County Zanesville Cambridge Marietta Fair Grounds Pioneer City Lodge No K. of P John R. Jefferson West Virginia Cercimontes Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Hall McKinney Thomas Kennedy Buckeye David H. Pleasant William T. Vernon Washington, D. C Register of the Treasury

Excellent Health Advice From Mrs Davison on Electric Bitters

Mrs M M Davison of San Jose California testifies to the value of Electric Bitters as a general family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She claims a bottle provides more digestive health than any other remedy and notes it is sold under guarantee at McKee's Drug Store Ge

M. M. Davison Gifford Ave San Jose Cal Thworth McKee

Unclear grasshopper outbreak unsettles farmers

Farmers report no grasshoppers and high feed costs for cattle. The Captain notes not seeing a single grasshopper and asks who knows where the hopper has gone. Inquiry questions possible extermination.

Suits Brought by Two Foreigners in Common Pleas

Two divorce suits filed in common pleas court by foreign nationals. Charles Alfodi seeks legal separation from Lizzie Alfodi alleging unfaithfulness after their 1900 marriage in Tiazadob Hungary and one child born. he states acts occurred in Hungary. The second suit names Andy Ceaki as plaintiff against Birdh Csakt, alleging desertion from Hollister on their wedding day June 15 1905 and ongoing abandonment.

Charles Alfodi Lizzie Alfodi Tiazadob Hungary Andy Ceaki Oabk Rée Birdh Csakt Marrie Jols Hollister Ceaki

Mary Lee Says New Discovery Saved Husband James

In Zanesville Ohio Mrs Mary Lee reports her husband James Lee suffered severe throat and lung issues that seemed fatal until he used Dr Kings New Discovery. She credits the remedy with restoring his health and notes a one dollar price with a trial bottle free at McKee's Drug Store.

James Lee Zanesville Mary Lee Dr. King Kine McKee

Local Obituary and Family Visitation Notes

Mrs. George Whitfield of Columbus dies at home from Brights disease and burial occurs in Glouster after service in the U B church. She leaves a husband three sons and four daughters including Mrs D J McKinley of this place and Mrs A F Noethlich of Columbus. Respectful memorials follow a long residence in the community.

Shirley ‘Sanders Berenice of Chaungey JD. Williams George Whitfield Columbus D. J. McKinley Rev. Wilson U. B Glouster Whitfield This A. F. Noethlich Charles Whitfield Buffalo N. Y Emmett Willie Mora Emma Bright

Millfield Social Notes Report Sunday Visits

Mr and Mrs George Norris guests of relatives in Jacksonville. Rev W A Guy led services at the Christian Church. Miss Marie Learned of Chauncey spent time at home. Harvey Wade and Walter Border in Murray City Saturday. Mr and Mrs J Andrews and Dr and Mrs Koons guests of Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton Sunday. M E Christman relatives in Athens Sunday. Irene Russell and Lurene Waite in Glouster visiting Miss Flossie Creachbaum. Emmett Kerich in Hollister. Rev J W Carroll preached at M E B church. J L Russell Athens visitor. Marie Fulton visited friends in Athens.

George Norris Jacksonville W. A. Guy Christian Church Miss Marie Chauncey Harvey Wade Walter Border Murray City J. Andrews Koons Daniel Fulton M. EB. Christman Athens Irene Russell Lurene Waite Glouster Flossie Creachbaum

Grasshoppers Needed in Alexander Township Hills

Capt. J. B. Allen drove through Alexander township Sunday noting the absence of turkeys was most conspicuous during the trip. He implied grasshoppers were needed nearby as a result of the turkey scarcity.

J. B. Allen Alexander Township

Dr Thomas Electric Oil for Pain Relief Across Bodies

An old advertisement touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a universal remedy for pain from any cause. It claims quick relief from head to toe and across all body areas, urging constant use for best results.

Thomas

Pedigo Guests Host Duffee Visitor In Marshfield

Mrs. Mary Pedigo and Mrs. N. Caldwell with children of Nelsonville visit the Dr. Pedigo family in Marshfield. James T. Duffee of Cincinnati is noted as a guest or visitor in the same context.

Mary Pedigo N. Caldwell and Nelsonville Pedigo James T. Duffee Cincinnati

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Endures Popularity

The text extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as superior yet honest medicine for weak stomach liver and blood ailments. It notes long-time popularity from proven nonsecret formula and printed ingredients, warns against substitutes, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as оригинал Little Liver Pills easy to take.

Pierce Dr. Pierce Luna Jp Ange Boone

Local residents host visitors and announcements from Athens area

Spending time with relatives and guests is noted as Miss Dasa Hewitt returns from Nashville. Mrs. Diantha Hester from Mineral visits John Emish family. Ethel and Delbert Jones return from Longstreth visit. A. E. Downard stops by. Mr. and Mrs. Albanagh of Luarig visit daughter Fannie Bobo. Sadie Cooper visits sister Emma Wilson. Gladys Llewellyn visits Columbus. Hunice Nanna from Athens visits D. Nanna family. Gien Nutier from Canaanville visits Capitola Sanders. Athens callers include Dr. J. C. Coleman J. F. Swaime Winifred Richmond Mamie Swaime Lloyd Efaw Bessie Ellis W. M. Mc Adams John Shannon and Mrs. Cora Withers.

Nashville Tenn Diantha Hester Mineral John P. Emish Ethel Delbert Jones Longstreth A. E. Downard D .Albanagh Luarig Fannie Bobo Sadie Cooper Columbus Emma Wilson Hoodler Wellston Gladys Llewellyn Hunice Nanna Athens Mr. D. Nanna Gien Nutiér Canaanville Capitola Sanders Dr. J. C. Coleman J. F. Swaime Winnifred Richmond Mamie Swaime Lloyd Efaw Bessie Ellis W. M. McAdams John Shannon Mra Cora Withers

Camp Meeting Opens Tonight in Marietta District

The 28th Marietta district camp meeting of the M. E. church begins at 7 30 p m with a sermon by Miss Daisy Caffray from Madison New Jersey The ten day gathering runs through Sunday August 16 and features district and national evangelists with services for all age groups across the campgrounds including prayer testimony and children's meetings.

Willis V. Dick Marietta B. F. Jackson Glowster J. G. Tedrick Marshfield C. Lloyd Strecker Amesville W. A. Thomas Buchtel J. G. Laughlin Belpre Daisy McCaffray Madison N. J T. H. Housel M. E. Church Louise Pinnell Chicago Preacai W. Vck Miss McCaffray T. H. Ho W. V Dick

Revenues From National Forests By State Announced

United States Forest Service released figures showing 25 percent of gross National Forest proceeds are distributed to states. Montana California and Colorado lead timber sales and water power use, with Montana and California benefiting from accessible timber and Colorado relying on forest resources for mining. Idaho Wyoming and Nebraska receive smaller shares reflecting local forest activity and grazing. States overall total about 447 thousand dollars with Arkansas at 313 dollars and Montana surpassing 75 thousand.

Arkansas Montana Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska California Colorado National Forest Idaho Drab Ap Indaho

Annual Michigan Excursions With Low Round Trip Rates

Announced excursions by Ohio Central and Michigan Central railways to destinations on the Ann Arbor, Pere Marquette, and D and M routes. Prices start at seven dollars for round trips with special $1.00 fare to Mackinac Island and half fare for children. Trips set for August 11 and August 18.

Ohio Central Lines Ann. Arber R. R Michigan Central R.R Pere Marquette R. R Mackinac Island

Special Excursion Fares to Fort Worth from Athens

Sunday travel from Coolville Parkersburg and Marietta shows fare from Athens 75 cents. Special excursion fares to Fort Worth Texas for the National Convention Farmers Union Aug 29 and 30. Fare from Athens 45.50 with return valid through Sept 20.

Coolville Parkersburg Marietta Athens Fort Worth Texas National Convention Farmers’ Union Toledo Grand Army of the Republic Saje Denver Colo Sovereign Grand My Patriarchs Militant Lo.co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Office of Theory of State Alesse Thompson House of Representatives Senate Companmend i. Ve D. P Chamberlain Bpouker House of Cmtatnes James Tuniama Moarmi Gracias Mendey Janwery A. Thomreven Annnew Sear Cancer T. & O. C. Railway Kanawha Michigan Ohio Central City OF Marietta Common Pleas Court Foster Frances Frebault A A. Campbell Magnetic Springs Mary Ginnan Jain Matthews Pittsburg Nellie Kernan Andrew Ginnan Millfield Mr. Emmett Kerich J. W. Carroll M. EB JL. W Russell Marie Fulton Mrs. T. W. Duffee Dasa Hewitt Coolville Grounds Coolwhar Daisy Caffray Madison, N. J Dis Tricts Ures Forest Service The Sts H. W. Buckbee H. H. Haning Fire and Life Insurance Gauley Bridge VIA New York Account Merchants’ Association Knights ‘Templar Mexico Mountain Lake Park J. Larrabmer Good Ber
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