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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1906

Page

5

Local residents enjoy visits and travels around the region

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Twiss return from four months traveling in Chicago Ottawa Meadow Brook and other western cities. Dr. and Mrs. Chubb and family plan several weeks in the east. Various attendees visit relatives and friends in Athens Columbus Middleport and nearby towns while guests and travelers are listed.

Mrs Milton Twiss Chicago Oamada Meadow Brook Mrs. Chubb

Architect 10 to be Selected for YMCA Building

Nelsonville August 14 The YMCA trustees building committee has not chosen an architect yet to prepare plans and specifications for the new structure. They have written to architects in Columbus Cleveland and other cities and expect a selection within days. The trustees have not chosen a secretary but expect to decide soon. Mr Budd of the state committee will recommend a candidate who will likely be hired.

Nelsonville Columbus Cleveland Budd State Committee

Browne’s Release Ordered Over Extradition Claim

New York August 15 Judge Hough ordered the release of Charles E Browne former silk examiner in the customs service from Bing Sting prison on a writ of habeas corpus Browne had been brought back from Canada after bail and jailed His counsel argued the seizure violated the US Canada extradition treaty and Browne was effectively kidnapped Lancaster PA August 15 Pennsylvania railroad firemen refuse to work on the new low grade line awaiting a helper and plan meetings in Enola and Harrisburg to protest the 16 mile upgrade with claims the job requires too much coal shoveling and a second man

New York Charles E. Browne Government Customs Service Bing Sting Hough United States Court Browne Canada United States Lancaster Pennsylvania Railroad Company Columbia Enola Harrisburg

Kodol for Dyspepsia Promoted by Amherst Professor

A professor from Amherst College extols the digestive aid Kodol for Dyspepsia as a remedy after overeating. The ad asserts the product digests what you eat and notes it is sold at Qiine's Pharmacy.

Tyled Amherst College Qiine

Finn Promised to Be Good in Plea Before Mayor

William Finn of New Floodwood was arraigned in Nelsonville on assault and battery against Wiley Marks. Finn pleaded guilty and was released on promise to pay fines totaling 35 dollars plus costs from prior convictions, with a suspended workhouse sentence in the earlier case.

Nelsonville William Finn New Floodwood Sharp Wiley Marks Finn Marks William Harvey

Street Paving 10 Start Soon in Nelsonville

Nelsonville plans Jefferson and Myers streets paving after legal steps complete. Jefferson street bonds sale advertised. Myers street property assessments fixed and owners notified. Brick will be second class paving block from local plants. Cutting material to be Bedford limestone or Berea sandstone.

Nelsonville Jefferson and Myers Streets Jefferson Street Myers Street Berea

Rate Bill Debate Enlists 60 Lawyers at Atlantic City

More than sixty lawyers from major eastern railroads gathered in Atlantic City to study the provisions of the railroad rate bill set to take effect August 29. The conference includes chief counsels, general solicitors, and other legal department members, focusing on regions south of the Ohio and New England states.

Atlantic City N. J Mississippi River Ohio River New England

Warrant Issued in Nelsonville Disturbing the Peace Case

In Nelsonville on August 14 John Shawl of Section 29 swore out an affidavit against Frank Griffiths of Section 29 alleging disturbance of the peace through abusive conduct. A warrant was issued for Griffiths arrest and he is to be taken in custody today.

Nelsonville John Shawl Frank Griffiths Griffith

Keystone Airline to Link New York and Chicago via Pittsburgh

A proposed Keystone Airline project plans a low grade double track from New York to Chicago via Pittsburgh with an estimated cost of 150 million dollars. The line will pass through central Pennsylvania coal fields and the Allegheny summit, operable with electric locomotives from the start, and aims to be 65 miles shorter to New York than the competing route. Three railroads will consolidate, with surveys completed and grading to begin next spring.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg Joseph Ramsey, Jr Wabash Railroad New York Chicago Pittsburg Keystone Airrline Pennsylvania Railroad Allegheny Mountains Elect

Owner of 200 at the Fair Bitten by Python

Mr. Lambrigger, owner of the Lambrigger Zoo at the fair, was bitten by a 20 foot African python weighing about 150 pounds. The incident happened after he tried to retrieve a pan from the cage and the snake clamped his wrist with about eight teeth in the upper and lower parts. He received immediate medical attention.

Pyton Lambrigger

Dean's Cointment Stops Itching Instantly

An old medicine claim notes Dean's Cointment relieves itching and cures conditions such as piles eczema salt rheum tetter hives herpes and scabies available at drug stores.

Starr sells interests to Johns in Matamoras

C E Starr longtime postmaster railroad agent and merchant at Vincent sells all interests to A M Johns of Matamoras. Johns takes charge September 1 and Starr moves to Athens Ohio. Starr built a large local business and many friends mourn his departure while Fleming stays for several weeks. Johns is hailed as a respected New Matamoras citizen.

C. E. Starr Vincent A. M. Johns Matamoras Starr Athens Ohio Washington County Fleming New Matamoras Marietta Daily Register

Good farm for sale near Athens with price and possession

W information describes a farm for sale near Athens priced with possession details. Ownership by C Cunningham is noted from Minneapolis Minnesota. The notice asks for distance from town and specifies owners only. Contact address WWW and Andrus Building for details dated 8 16 14 week

Athens C. Cunningham, Andrus

They Appeal To Our Sympathies Chamberlain Tablets Ad

An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for biliousness dyspepsia and sluggish bowels. The copy urges readers to restore health and happiness and lists W H McKee Barton Drug Co Chauncey as sellers.

Chamberlain W. H. McKee Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Timer Injured After 10 Foot Roof Fall

Robert Henke a timer fell about ten feet Monday afternoon from a roof on West State street while working. He stepped on a projecting tin causing the fall and bruised his shoulder and upper body. He is recovering at home after treatment by Dr. McVey and will be confined indoors for some time.

Robert Henke Henke West State Street McVey

Veneer Plant Burned In Charleston Fire

The National Veneer company plant in Charleston West Virginia was totally destroyed by fire. Losses are estimated at 45000 on buildings and 30000 on stock with no insurance.

Charleston W. Va National Veneer Company

Former patient taken back to state hospital

Nelsonville, August 14. Mike Shust, 44, a Hungarian of Buchtel, was brought to the city by the Buchtel marshal and placed in the custody of Chief Warner to be taken to the asylum at Athens. The former inmate was lodged in the city prison and will be transported this evening by Sheriff Webster on the return from Columbus.

Nelsonville Mike Shust Buchtel Warner Athens Shust Webster Columbus

Juniper Attends State Board Of Public Works Meeting

Attorney C. W. Juniper travels to Columbus to meet the State Board of Public Works. He was authorized by council last Wednesday to confer on cession of part of the old canal bed to the city for street use.

State Board OF Public Works Nelsonville C. W. Juniper Columbus

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