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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
4
County Recorder and Commissioner Candidates Seek Republican Primary
A series of notices announces candidates for County Recorder and County Commissioner in Athens county, all subject to the forthcoming Republican primaries of 1906. Signers include D. R. Richards W. F. Jourden and M. F. Seward and L. A. Sprague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubicans
Athens County
D. R. Richards
County Recorder
Brammer Declares Candidacy for County Commissioner Nomination
W. A. Brammer announces his run in Trimble Township for the Republican primary nomination for county commissioner. He seeks the party’s nomination and urges voters to support his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble Township
W. A. Brammer
Republican primary filings for County Recorder and Commissioner
Several notices announce candidacies for county offices in the upcoming Republican primary. ART RILEY seeks County Recorder, subject to voters in the primary. D. B. LOWRY and A. L. JOHNSON announce runs for County Recorder and County Commissioner respectively. W. R. S. DENT requests renomination as Infirmary Director, pending primary results.
Morgan County News Notes and Local Opinions
The county convention drew a diverse turnout as the Democrats’ mood and stray comments are parodied. The piece notes curbside burning should be prohibited to protect pavements, praises the Herald Leader Citizen consolidation, and hints at political unity and Republican strength. Advertising is urged as a market aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnelsville
Herald-Leader
Citizen
The
Herald
Morgan
Marietta Register
McKinstry Announces Republican Primary Details 1906
H W McKinstry announces Ohio 1906 Republican primary procedures with election day rules. Voters from Athens and surrounding townships will select nominees under Australian balloting. poll books due Aug 27. tie by lot if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
H. W. McKinstry
Call for Republican Primary in Athens County Ohio 1906
Electors in Athens County Ohio are urged to assemble August 25 between 12 pm and 6 pm Central time to nominate by ballot for Commissioner Infirmary Director Recorder and one Executive Committeeman per precinct. Supervisors named appoint polling places provide tickets and arrange duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Athens County
Ohio
Athens
E. D. Sayre
C. L. Biddison
J. B. Hill
Geo. Earhart
H. G. Stalder
Joe Higgins
Ames
Harvey Linscott
Amesville
Canaan
E. B. Hoskinson
Rome
Owen Beebe
Trimble
East
al. White
Hollister
Elwood Byers
Roose Run
Dick Peach
Glouster
W. H. Stahl
B. W. Pickering
Jacksonville
J. F. Kempton
H. D. Lefever
York Township
Deanville
A. M. Moore
Private Sale of Various Council Bills Featured
The council approved multiple bills before adjourning. Items include Columbus workhouse 2.25 dollars, N James disposal of a dog 50 cents, James McCormick salary 52 dollars, Peter Finsterwald 10 dollars, Harry Cowpett burying dog 50 cents, Eli Roush boarding prisoners 8 dollars, Eli Roush janitor salary 25 dollars, Gazette election notice 13 dollars, Eli Roush sanitary policeman 10 dollars, George Port salary 60 dollars, and William Mills salary 60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
N. James
James McCormick
Peter Finsterwald
Harry Cowpett
Eli Roush
Gazette
George Port
William Mills
Local Notes On Visits Illness And Birth
Miss Ora Cook left Saturday for Bellingham Washington where she will be the guest of relatives for several weeks. George Brooks is ill with typhoid fever. Born recently to Mr and Mrs Hudson Wright a girl. Miss Rosa Cook of Pittsburgh is spending the summer here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Cook
Bellingham
Washington
George Brooks
Hudson Wright
Rosa Cook
Pittsburgh
Meeting Tonight of Lab or Day Arrangement Committee
The arrangement committee for Lab or Day meets in the mayor's office tonight at 7 o'clock. All citizens on the committee and others interested are urged to attend. Jock Moore, president of the sub-district, is in the city and plans to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
A. D. Knight
W. M Price
Central Committee
Jock” Moore
Mystery of Bilious Attacks Solved by New Life Pills
John N. Pleasant of Magnolia Ind credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with stopping periodic bilious attacks and constipation. The pills guarantee satisfaction or money back and cost 25 cents at W H McKee s drug store in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
John N. Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
W. H. McKee
Athenians Head North for Two-Week Fishing Trip
A group from Athenians led by Chas Slaughter Chas Demolet Tom Cotton and Mr Lisdale depart for Northern Michigan for fifteen days of fishing. They will camp at Baldwin near numerous stocked lakes where last year they caught bass trout and pickerel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Chas. Slaughter
Chas. Demolet
Tom Cotton
Mr. Lisdale
Baldwin
Laxative Bromo Quinine Sold With Cure Guarantee
Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Box bears E. W. Grove's signature and is priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Fulton Host Athens Baseball Team for Watermelon Feast
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fulton entertained the Athens baseball team at their East State street home Tuesday evening with a watermelon feast. In addition to the regular team, several fans joined the gathering. All attendees reported a splendid time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Fulton
Athens
East State Street
Public Square Sale In Nelsonville Auction Progress
Household effects of F. L. Mills, subject to attachment, were auctioned on the public square last evening by Attorney Juniper. A portion sold. the remaining items will be offered again this evening. Mills left the city about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Square
Nelsonville
F. L. Mills
Juniper
Miles
Distribution of Shortage Funds by Township and School Funds
Albany corp 22.81 Lodi township funds 1.74 Lodi township road 0 Pleasant Valley school 2.60 Troy township funds 48.28 road 30.18 school 89.75 Hockingport school 0.46 Coolville road 6.07 Coolville school 77.70 Coolville corp 78.24 Trimble township funds 375.50 road 208.60 school 633. Glouster school 1,273.82 Glouster corp 990.75 Jacksonville school 64.58 Jacksonville corp 52.89 Trimble corp 159.13 Trimble school 142.64 Rome township funds 25.32 road 19.82 Rome school 65.11 Stewart school 12.85 Waterloo township funds 126.52 road 78. Waterloo school 250.97 Carbondale school 0.62 Mineral school 8.42 Marshfield school 18.58 York township funds 820.00 road 224.07 York school 1,055.28 Happy Hollow school 75.77 Buchtel corp 15.16 Buchtel school 73.97 Nelsonville corp 1,585.28 Nelsonville school 1,752.35
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Corp. Fund
Lodi Township Fund
Lodi Township Road Fund
Lodi Township School Fund
Pleasant Valley School Fund
Troy Township Fund
Troy Township Road Fund
Troy Township School
Hockingport School
Coolville Road Fund
Coolville School
Coolville Corp
Trimble Township Fund
Trimbl Township
Glouster School
Glouster Corp
Jacksonville School Fund
Jacksonville Corp
Trimble Corp
Trimble School Fund
Rome Township Fund
Rome Township Road Fund
Rome School Fund
Stewart School Fund
Waterloo Township Fund
Waterloo Township Road Fund
Waterloo Township
Carbondale School
Mineral School
Marshfield
York Township Fund
York Township Road
York Township
Happy Hollow
Buchtel Corp
Buchtel School Fund
Nelsonville Corp
Nelsonville School Fund
Ames Couple Wed in Probate Court Ceremony
Carl Linscott and Nellie Anderson of Ames township secured a license in Probate Court Saturday and were joined in wedlock on the spot with Justice Beverage of Waterloo officiating. The officiant reputedly performs ceremonies with Chesterfieldian grace and avoids insisting on a kiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ames Township
Justice Beverage of
Waterloo
Nelsonville Traction stock meeting backs ten thousand bid
Nelsonville Athens Glouster Traction stockholders met in Reynolds hall to discuss eastern capitalists funding. Local subscribers raised several hundred dollars toward the $10,000 good faith sum required to attract New York capital. If raised, L. G. Carpenter will travel to New York to finalize arrangements and start construction within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville, Athens & Glouster Traction Company
Reynolds’ Hall
East End
L. G. Carpenter
New York City
New York
New Opera House Orchestra Debuts With "Under a Shadow"
The Murray and Mackey presentation opens with a newly formed opera house orchestra led by Prof. E. E. Young. Members include Selby Thompson Finsterwalder Parker Grimm Laverty Hooper Armstrong Fenzel. The ensemble is praised as the best in years and a highlight of the week’s attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Murray and Mackey
E. E. Young
Selby
Thompson
Finsterwal
Cornet
Parker
Grimm
Murray and Mackey Draw Crowds with Weeklong Shows
Murray and Mackey attract full houses each evening with lively melodramas. The Diamond Bracelet Robbery thrilled last night while Jack Stafford Detective, planned for yesterday, will be shown tonight. Alaska with new scenery is promised tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray and Mackey
Jack Stafford
Alaska
Probing at Toledo Ice and Coal Case Involves Burt
Toledo reports Wellington R Burt ex president of the Ann Arbor railroad testifies about his role in organizing the Toledo Ice and Coal company and guiding workers to buy stock while denying free freight for the ice firm. Other witnesses discuss rates and use of railroad real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo, O
Ice Trust and Railway
Wellington R. Burt
Ann Arbor
Burt
Toledo Ice and Coal Company
Ice Company
Clements
H. E. Myers
Pere Marquette Railroad
Michigan Lake Ice Company
Dairyman Driven Insane Over Dairy Report
Frank J Ludwig of Ludwig Bros Toledo dairymen was driven insane by worry over a milk inspector report that billed 19 emaciated cattle to his dairy. The error was corrected publicly but Ludwig’s condition worsened, and a physician declared him afflicted with acute dementia. An insanity hearing was requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Frank J. Ludwig
Ludwig Bros
Wiliam Schurtz
Schurtz
Ludwig
Unknown Cleveland youth injured in Wooster road incident
Four men rode in an automobile near Wooster Ohio when one threw an empty beer bottle at Kansas Smith a farmer. Smith returned the throw striking another rider on the head causing a deep gash. The injured man refused to give his name at a farm house.
Canal bed to be ceded by new law in state action
Nelsonville officials report State Board of Public Works cannot grant canal bed transfer. legislature must authorize. City will seek a law to cede part of the old canal bed for street use while Board of Health will oversee cleaning of the bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
C. W. Juniper
Mayor Sharp
Columbus
State Board of Public Works
Juniper
Sharp
State Board of Health
Real estate selling opportunity in Minneapolis ad
Nearby Athens notice seeking a man to teach the real estate business and handle customers. Earn 0.00 salary to start with a steady position and part time commitment. Apply to W. C. Cunningham Andrus Building Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. C. Cunningham
Marriage 10 Take Place Soon
Nelsonville August 15 The announcement of the marriage of Miss Grace Dew and Mr Miles Shepherd surprised many friends. Miss Dew will go to Toledo Saturday then Spokane September 1 to join her fiancé and wed. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Dew is planned tomorrow evening by Miss Belle Herrold on Fayette street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prise
Miss Dew
Toledo
Spokane
Wash
Belle Herrold
Fayette Street
Nelsons Jury Trial Set in Nelsonville Case
A twelve member jury was chosen to hear the State of Ohio versus James Nelson in police court tomorrow at 1 PM. Nelson was arrested after a May 29 disturbance at Visa Cronk’s East End home and pleaded not guilty. Bond set at 100, with six prosecution and two defense witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visa Cronk
James Nelson
Nelson
High Street
East End
Cronk
Sharp
Juniper
Buckley
Hie Morgan
James Hartmen
John Mooney
Joseph Smith
Charles Linton
Martin Olinger
W. H. H. Wallace
John Hall
Fred Powell
Charles Davis
M. H. Lutz
Isaac Hilliard
Sam May Tries in Squire Rose Court
Sam May, arrested at Sugar Creek, appeared before Justice E. T. Rose for hearing. Bound over to court on $100 bond with offer to waive the bond if he surrenders local union books and leaves Sugar Creek, described as a man who is calm when sober but a terror when drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam May
Sugar Creek
E. T. Rose
Squire Rose
Squire
May
Mackinac Island Excursion by Ohio Central Lines
Travel offer to Mackinac Island for 4.00 round trip via Ohio Central Lines and the D C steamer City of Alpena. Depart Athens August 30 with return within 15 days. Train No 3 at 10 40 a m from Athens to Toledo 6 20 p m connects with boat at Ohio Central dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinac Island
Ohio Central Lines
City of Alpena
Athens
Toledo
Ohio Central
Mackinac
Eod&aw
Jackson Indians Visit Athens For Big Tuesday Clash
The Jackson Indians travel to Athens on Tuesday to try to avenge a home loss from last Friday. A large Jackson turnout is expected, and spectators will receive the same hospitality offered to Athens at Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messenger and Herald
Messenger & Herald Printing Co
P.W. Bush
D&w. W. F. Jourden
Daw
M. F. Seward
Daw. L. A. Sprague
Art Riley
T. B. Roush
D. B. Lowry
Messenger-Herald
A. L. Johnson
Dent
Republican Central Committee
Ald
McConellsville
Daily Citizen
Birch
Kimberly
George Smith
Monday Creek
Ford Corner
Buchtel
T. W. Wallace
Ray
Bears
Mr. Carl Linscott
Nellie
NEW Opera House Orchestra
Ohio State News
Farmer
Grace Dew
Miles Shepard
Mr. Miles
Shepherd
Spokane, Wash
State of
Meigs County
Rock Springs
Pomeroy
C. H. Church
Secy
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