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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
7
A roundup of Ohio items reports fires, deaths, crimes, political visits, strikes, and accidents. Notable events include a Sheets Bros elevator fire in Cleveland, deaths of James Withrow in Marietta, and talks by Lt. Gov Harding in Lima.
Miss Margaret Mereley of Milwaukee Wisconsin describes severe pelvic pain and ulceration symptoms. After medical advice for surgery she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports pain relief healing and regained strength in eleven weeks. She thanks the company for the treatment.
Residents report a promising oil find near Canaanville after a well on J N Pilcher’s farm flowed 12 barrels daily and rose to 22 with a pump. Two drilling firms with three rigs each have moved in, preparing multiple wells as land is optioned for oil and coal-era leases fade.
Trimble board of education could not break a deadlock over selecting two teachers for A grammar and A primary rooms. The matter is referred to county commissioners for decision with a September 5 deadline for the teacher selections.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns sores cuts boils and skin injuries. It warns mortality can follow minor wounds and urges keeping the salve on hand, with W. H. McKee's Drug Store selling it for 25 cents.
Notice to teachers sets monthly exams on the first Saturday, with alternate scheduling on a long holiday. Boxwell examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady Clerk. July 21 tf.
Under Probate Court order of Athens County Ohio Benjamin F Barnhill as Administrator of Samuel Barnhill deceased will sell 46.31 acres in Alexander township at public auction on Monday September 19 at 10 am. Property described as parts of lots 4 and 5 section 5 town 8 range 14 with 2.25 acre exception. appraised at 500 dollars. Terms: one third cash, one third in three months, one third in six months with mortgage security. Personal property of the decedent also to be sold at the same time and place.
Isabel Smith petitioned for divorce from William Smith of Lathrop Ohio in Athens County Court citing wilful absence and gross neglect for over three years and adultery. Proceedings dated August lithday 1004 with hearing set for September 1904. Attorneys Jewett Wood represent the plaintiff.
A Republican convention to nominate a judge for the First Sub-division of the Seventh Common Pleas Judicial District of Ohio is called to meet in Athens on Thursday, 1904. Delegates are allotted by votes cast for Myron T. Herrick in 1903, with Athens 24, Washington 25, Perry 20, Monroe 10, and local methods for selecting delegates. J. O. Brennan, Chairman. H. G. Stalder, Secretary.
A testimonial from L F Andrews of Des Moines praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for liver disorder and constipation. The product is advertised as for sale by McKee's Drug Store.
Hocking Excursion dates listed for 1904 include May 3 and 17. June 7 and 21. July 5 and 19. August 2 and 16. September 6 and 20. October 4 and 18. November 1 and 15. Home Seeker's Excursions run May to December 1994 via Hocking Valley with rates and sale dates. special summer fares to Denver area. Knights of Pythias biennial encampment in Louisville. Triennial Conclave of Knights Templar in San Francisco with related travel rates.
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