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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

6

Proposed Ohio constitutional amendment on bill passage

The document outlines a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution regarding the passage of bills. It describes requirements for readings, gubernatorial approval or disapproval, and the two thirds vote needed to override objections. The measure, dated 1909, includes official certification by the Secretary of State.

The Ohio Savery Mambery General Assembly Ted A. D Thompson Dogue of Representatives

Ohio Amendment Text Certified by Secretary of State

Public notice reproduces the Ohio General Assembly's amendment sequence for taxation and education funding. It includes sections on property tax rules, exemptions, and state certified copies by Secretary Carmel A. Thompson, dated April 23 in Columbus.

Statee of America Ohto Mil A. Thompson Ohio State of General Assembly Seemon Amwnica Carmin Thompson Columbus Verrry Sraren America Carmel A. Thompson Renton

Vienna requires wife's consent for balloon ascent

A Vienna ordinance dictates that a husband must obtain his wife’s consent before boarding a balloon. The unusual rule highlights historical gender norms in air travel regulations.

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule

Teachers' Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless it is a holiday. The Borwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday to April and on the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, clerk.

New Foresters Assigned to Government Service

Thirty nine graduates from nine American Forest Schools have been appointed as forest assistants for the present field season. They come from Yale Hillmore Minnesota Michigan Michigan Agricultural College Harvard Cornell Iowa and Nebraska. Starting pay is 1000 a year.

Forest Service Yale Hillmore University of Minnesota University of Michigan Michigan Agricultural College Harvard Cornell University of Iowa University of Nebraska

National Work of Prime Importance Mentioned

Fragmentary text notes a national project of significance to both current and future generations. It suggests opportunities for participation or sharing in this work. No concrete names or dates are present in the readable portion.

Local Notes of Visits and Vacations in Jasper Hill

Ernest Glazier from Columbus is spending a two week vacation with his mother Mrs. Laura Glazier and relatives. George Christman wife and son Charles return to Murray City after visiting here. Leroy Nickowon and son Lloyd of Athens stay with mother Mrs. Eliza Nickoson. Elza Chalfant wife and daughter Vera of Jacksonville visited Hannah Chalfant and departed. Mrs. Lovell Bean of Athens visited with Eliza Nickoson. Miss JL Lopez of Murray City visits with Josephine and Lizzie Christman. Lovell Bean and others visited Nickoson residence Sunday.

Ernest Glazier Columbus Laura Glazier George Christman Charles Murray City Leroy Nickowon Little Lloyd Athens Eliza Nickoson Elza Chalfant Vera Jacksonville Hannah Chalfant Lovell Bean JL. . Lopez Josephine Lizzie Christman Jesse Nickoson

Clinchfield Coal Sets New Record In Mining Output

Clinchfield Corporation reportedly loaded 2 256 tons of coal in ten hours at the Dante group mines in the bituminous fields, filling 52 gondola cars and spanning a 600 foot incline. Manager Thomas E B Roan led an extra effort after initial results suggested record pace.

United States Clinchfield Coal Corporation Athens Dente Dante Thomas EB. Roan Sunday Creek Company

Former Ohio University grads take teaching and admin posts

Miss Muriel Tripp, OU alumna, is re-elected principal of Holgate high school. Others include Will Merritt teaching Thurston high, Oscar C. Stine chosen superintendent at Lithapolis, Clare Humphrey teaching Uhrichsville high, W. S. Blackstone in Bowling Green high, J C Timberman reelected Chester WV superintendent, Winifred Higgins to Jackson high, Hardee Gross teaching Leesburg grammar, Mary Buchan in Payette, Helen M Campbell in Weav View Zanesville schools, Ardelle Street Rusaville high Latin English, John W Adams teaching Newark high. School faculty totals 18, all OU or regional university graduates.

Muriel Tripp O. U Holgate Henry County Winifred Higgins Ohio Jackson High School Ardelle Street Wilmington William Peelle Highland High School Russiaville Ind Miss Street Wilmington College John W. Adama Newark Nebraska Michigan

Arnica Salve Proves Handy for Sore Feet and More

Mr. W. Stone of East Poland Maine testifies that Bucklin's Arnica Salve soothes sore feet and heals burns cuts and abrasions. He adds it is suitable for piles as well. Sold under guarantee at McKee's Drug Store 2be.

Bucklin Mr. W. Stone East Poland Maine McKee

Pioneer reminiscences of Athens County fair in 1850

William Boileau and his son Otto of Joy Ohio visited the recently concluded county fair hosted by W B Blackwood. The elder Boileau recalled attending Athens County’s first fair when it was held in Athens in 1850, fifty eight years ago.

William Boileau Otto Joy Ohio W. 8. Blackwood Boileau Athens County Athens

Real Estate Transfers and a Belpre Fire Confession

Athens Township transfers list numerous parcel sales with varied sums including $1 and $100 verities. Isaac Taylor of Belpre admits setting a store blaze and is bound on a $500 bond following a deputy fire marshal’s investigation.

Isaac Taylor

Golden Medical Discovery Promoted by Dr Pierce

The article touts Pierce remedies made from native forest roots without alcohol or habit forming drugs. It claims Golden Medical Discovery purifies blood, tones stomach, regulates bowels, helps catarrhal head and throat conditions, weak stomach, torpid liver, bronchial lungs, and chronic cough if used consistently. It asserts medical endorsement and reasonable prices from dealers.

Psus Pierce

Transfers of Rural Lots and Considerations in Ohio Townships

A list of land transfers across multiple Ohio counties including Rome Township Amesville and Nelsonville. Parties include Conrad Steinmetz Elizabeth Hanlin Mary McGrath and Mary Tabler with parcel sizes from 1 to 91 acres. Considerations range from $40 to $1,400.

Conrad Steinmetz Mary M. McGrath Rome Emily Bryson William H. Wrigh Mary M. Tabler Florida A. Tabler E. H. Droz Kate Harper Stewart Trimble John Ryan George W. Snyder Alonzo Tryan Dessa Gillot Jr Ohio State Howarth & Tedrow Elizabeth Hanlin Marshfield M. J. McDaniel Lester McVay James H. Boden Leo Clark Boden Mary J. McDaniel James Carmichael

Dr Shoop's Restorative Promises Quick Nerve Boost

An August time malaise is blamed for low ambition, with Dr Shoop's Restorative claimed to show improvement within 48 hours. The ad asserts health and strength return as nerves and digestion are supported, and lists Henderson Crider Drug Co. in Athena, Ohio, as the seller.

Thirty-First Regimental Reunion Set for September

The thirty-seventh annual reunion of the Thirtieth regiment, O V V L, is scheduled at New Lexington in Perry county on Wednesday and Thursday, September 16 and 17. Attendees are invited to arrive early for the grand campfire on the evening of the 16th.

New Lexington Perry County

Dean's Ointment Provides Quick Relief for Skin Ailments

Itching and skin eruptions torment sufferers until Dean's Ointment offers fast relief and lasting cures. Available for fifty cents at any drug store.

Dean

Eli Boblitt Dies at 95 in Rateliffsburg Descendants Count

Eli Boblitt of Rateliffsburg dies aged nearly 96 leaving 10 children 61 grandchildren 131 great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren for a total of 220 direct descendants alive.

Special Excursion to Lancaster Camp Ground and Toledo Encampment

The schedule notes an August 23 1908 excursion from Columbus to Lancaster Camp Ground with a 5 50 a m departure. It also advertises Forty second Annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Toledo with tickets on sale August 28 29 30 31 and return by September 15 1908, extendable to October 11 for a dollar plus deposit. full details available on application.

Grand Army OF the Republic

Annual Michigan Excursions Offer Low Round Trip Fares

The Ohio Central Lines announce two 15 day excursions to Michigan targets on August 11 and August 18. Fares run seven dollars round trip with a one dollar surcharge to Mackinac Island, children half fare. Sleeping cars attached to evening Toledo trains. berth reservations via agents. Train No. 3 departs Toledo at 6 20 p.m. with through coaches to avoid changes.

Ohio Central Lines Ann Arbor R. R Michigan Central R. R Pere Marquette R. R Mackinac Island Toledo

Special Excursion Fares From Athens to National Meetings

Special excursion rates published for trips from Athens to Fort Worth New York Toledo Denver Cincinnati and nearby destinations. Fares listed include 45.80 to Fort Worth 19.70 to New York 6.00 to Toledo 41.75 to Denver and 4.75 to Cincinnati. Tickets on various sale dates with returns by Sept 30th or Oct 16th where noted. Contact agents F Bean BHan J Larrabee at Chillicothe Ohio for details.

Fort Worth Texas National Convention Farmers’ Union Athens New York Account Merchants’ Association Denver Colo Sovereign Grand Lodge and Patriarchs Multant Cincinnati Knights Templar California North Pacific Montana Idaho Mexico Mountain Lake Park

Man Hurt in Stockyards Ankle Break Near K. M. Depot

Harry Roach suffered a badly broken ankle at the stockyards by the K. M. depot Saturday. He was in a pen with western ponies when one animal crowded him to the fence and stepped on his ankle causing the fracture.

Harry Roach The

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