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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
2
Pabst promotes eight day malt as the key to a healthful beer. The longer malting process yields predigested nutrients, claiming it strengthens digestion and vitality. Compare to four day methods. claims Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer nourishes and suits meals.
Representatives from Athens County met in a mass convention held Saturday afternoon in the courthouse to nominate county candidates name a central committee endorse William J Bryan for president and select delegates. E R Lash chaired the meeting with H D Webb of Albany as chairman and Lash Sr as secretary. The ticket nominated by acclamation included Recorder H Maxwell Alexander Commissioner Joseph Jordan Athens and Infirmary Director C F E Kinkade Rome.
An early 20th century ad urges daily cleansing of the body including stomach bowels blood and liver. It promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets priced at 35 cents through Cline's Pharmacy.
The Athens county board of elections met to organize for the year and chose clerk by lot after five ballots. Democrat C V Harris won the drawing, marking his third consecutive "draw the straw" victory. Board members include C H Bryson, H G Stalder, H S Webb, and Hugh Gormley.
The Red Men group with many Pocahontas daughters attended an ice cream supper hosted by the Plains tribe on Saturday evening. Attendees report a jolly time and good companions.
Mr. G. D. Miller, class of 1906 at Ohio University, elected to lead Piqua High School for the coming year with a fine salary. He will run the business department and teach higher mathematics, while also serving as private secretary to University President Ellis.
John H. Rardin died at 5 30 AM at his Central avenue residence after a long jaundice illness. Born February 20 1840 near Clark's Chapel Athens county he built a coal business and later the Rardin Coal and Lumber Co his sons run. Survived by nine children wife deceased in 1902 funeral Wednesday at 2 PM with burial at Clark's Chapel family lot.
Mrs. Lilla Fuller purchases the modern property at 123 North Congress Street through McKinstry Parker, a home previously bought by Mason Andrews from Curtis Martin. Andrews plans to move to Gloucester to start a carriage and harness business with his son Riley. The new home suits Mrs. Fuller and her two boys.
In Sugar Creek near Ming 209 on August 14 a local union meeting grew tense over a nearly $12 bill for services in locating an undertaker after Edgar Six's death. Sam May drew a pistol, aimed at Will Collins, but Webb Hann intervened, disarmed him, and May was arrested by Deputy Lowry and taken to Athens to answer a charge of pointing firearms.
All banks will close at noon on Wednesday and Thursday to allow staff to join the procession and attend the Atheny county fair and races.
Four couples listed receive marriage licenses in Ohio regions. George Gedasch, 21, a miner, weds Anna Popsn, 18. Ray Price, 22, a farmer, weds Minnie Bean, 18. Winfield Kinder, 21, a laborer, weds Martha Lones, 18. Clifford Dewhurst, 21, a miner, weds Nellie May Windle, 18.
Murray City defeated the Jacksonville home nine 3 to 1 at the park on Sunday. The visitors showed stronger play though Jacksonville delivered a first class exhibition. Jacksonville's lone run came on an error by Murray’s catcher as he fouled a runner and the ball rebounded for a long score. Goodman and Johnson from Athens played with Jacksonville. Johnson caught and Goodman at third base.
Sam Hogan, a colored beggar, was fined ten dollars and costs for drunkenness and troublesome behavior after Saturday. He will work the fine off by hard labor on the streets. Jim Tucker was fined five dollars with trimming for drunkenness and jailed, and will also work the fine off on city streets.
Spectators at the local option hearing observed the sudden end after the mayor ruled the petition sufficient for saloon prohibition within the described territory. Attorneys for contesters did not name any elector client and no contestants appeared of record, leaving the finding to be filed and the territory to become saloon free within about thirty days.
Work has begun on a large three story wholesale and storage building for F Stedman Company. Charles P Kircher Company of Athens conducts the project on West State and North Cemetery streets near the Ohio Central depot. The 85 by 155 foot structure will front State and Cemetery streets with 153 and 85 foot facades, cover much of the former K and M Railroad lot, use paving block, and require over one million brick. Foundations started. occupancy expected by January 1 1907. cost estimated at 50000 dollars with elevators and modern conveniences throughout.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gorman died Saturday after a severe measles attack. Cholera infantum was the immediate cause. The Gormans were camping beyond the asylum when death occurred. Funeral by Father Banahan at Taylor Shaw parlors. Remains shipped to Indianapolis for burial.
Michigan excursion via Ohio Central Lines and the Ann Arbor railroad to Menominee Manistique Kewaunee and Manitowoc with special low round trip rates. Tickets valid for return until September 8. 8 14 16 18 and beyond.
L G Carpenter and C W Juniper of the Nelsonville Athens and Glouster Traction Co returned from New York where they secured conditional financing for the line. If promoters raise 10000 to 12000 dollars to cover bond expenses, directors will meet to finalize the plan. Construction and operation could begin within a year if the proposal is accepted.
Saturday night the mayor performed the marriage of Miss Minnie Bean and Mr. Ray Price of Guysville. Price is a local farmer and the couple become Mr. and Mrs. Price, reflecting a notable community event.
Theodore Dean, a well known bus driver, is back at work on his High Street route after a week of illness at home. The community welcomed his return as he resumed driving duties.
Mr. O L Strahl of Canaanville passes through town en route to the fair grounds with two premium yearling colts. One fifteen months old weighs over eleven hundred pounds, the other just younger weighs over a thousand pounds. They are fine specimens and will be hard to beat for the red ticket.
An old ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey Syrup described as a remedy with red clover blossom and homey bee imagery. The copy highlights its soothing qualities and uses a rustic, folk sounding tone to appeal to readers.
H M Downard of Luhrig and Miss Lena Wolf of Luhrig were wed by Rev A B Bouquard after a marriage license brought to the Coolville Camp Meeting. The couple will reside in Luhrig.
Tommie Sheridan of Mill street features a five month old Rosemount Airedale Terrier from Clulne Renne's of Montreal. The ratting pup proves skilled at dispatching rats and may provide payment for the trouble of its transfer.
West Virginia Mountain Excursion to Gauley Bridge with stopover in Charleston. Special train leaves Athens at 9 13 a m Friday August 24 arrives Gauley Bridge 1 30 p m. Return from Gauley at 5 p m and Charleston at 6 15 p m. Children half price, bring lunch and Kodak for scenery.
Nelsonville August 10 County Coroner Joseph Lane conducted an inquest at Doanville into the death of Thomas Campbell killed in the C H C mine at Doanville Wednesday night. The verdict held Campbell's death resulted from contact with an uninsulated live electric wire two to three feet above the ground.
A moonlit corn roast honored Miss Frieda and Miss Florence Poston as guests of Miss Frieda Coultrap. The event gathered several friends and was enjoyed during a round trip to Sugar Creek road with rigs and a return by moonlight. The attendees included Miss Frieda and Miss Florence Poston Miss Frieda Coultrap Miss Harheart Miss Minear Miss Hunter Miss Arscott Messrs. McCune F. E. Coultrap Preston Albert Jones Alderman Earheart O Bleness.
The K. and M. excursion to Columbus is scheduled for Sunday August 19 with a $1.25 round trip fare. A special train will depart Athens at 8 15 a m and return from Columbus at 6 30 p m.
A pretty wedding occurred Saturday evening when Miss Charlotta Sharp and David Glass of Athens were united in matrimony. The ceremony was pronounced by Squire Logan at his office.
The certificate of finding for a residence district liquor prohibition petition was filed by Mayor Gilbert E. Day with City Clerk W B Golden. The petition lists 490 voters and describes a long route in Athens, Ohio, with a public hearing held on August 10, 1906. The finding becomes effective thirty days after filing.
Harmon Grubbs of the brick plant suffered a serious accident Saturday afternoon when his arm became caught in a crusher clutch. His arm was broken and his hand severely crushed. He was treated by Drs. Alderman and Biddle and will be unable to work for several weeks.
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