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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
8
A feature notes Miss Maria Pucharme, a prominent American woman, showing interest in a young girl’s personal experiences. The piece outlines curiosity about her perspectives, daily life, and social environment.
Miss Maria Ducharme of MontrealTestifies Peruna saved her life after years of pain and inability to work She credits the remedy with rapid improvement and urges others to seek treatment from Dr Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio All correspondence confidential
Mrs D L Ogg and daughter Helen of Ironton visit relatives here. Mr and Mrs O G Tinker stay with kin at Trimble Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs O G Marquis of remains mentioned in town edition.
Glouster hosts include Mr. and Mrs. R. V. King with guests. E R Kirkendall of Athens visits. Rev G D Clifford returns as Mrs Clifford recovers. Peach market stays strong with daily shipments and prices 45 to 50 cents, extras up to 60. Funeral of William Harris at Mount Herman church. Masonic services attended. Various visits from residents and travelers noted along with local business concerns and a missing Chesterhill Advance publisher.
Gregory Missouri reports three new yellow fever cases all Italians within 24 hours. One death, two mild cases. The Italians were moved from Greenwich Mississippi to Gregory for railroad track work, provoking quarantine controversy. Also brief notes from Minnesota tornado damage and Milan riot dispersal.
C L Melvin, known as the joint smasher, was found guilty on the charge of malicious destruction of property in Iola Kansas. He received a six month jail term and was ordered to pay the case costs. His attorney filed notice of appeal.
Russia's new national representative assembly is formed as a consultative body tied to the council of the empire. Emperor Nicholas announces the plan and sets first convocation for mid January. Suffrage rests on property with limited universal rights, including peasant corporate votes. The assembly can advise on legislation and supervise budgets but remains nonlegislative.
Edwin H. Conger of Iowa resigns as American ambassador to Mexico with the resignation accepted by President Roosevelt. The move, announced from Oyster Bay on August 23, ends his diplomatic service here. Dispatches last week suggested a possible assignment to Peking as a president's special commissioner to resolve China trade boycott issues, but no official word confirms the mission. It is believed Conger will not go to China.
A concise proverb asserts progress is built through steady effort and perseverance. It frames success as a path paved with grit and careful preparation.
Ed Carleton couple leaves for Niagara for two weeks. Miss Annabel Davis of Ravenswood visits Mrs A C Davis. H H Brown visits Athens. Lizzie and Grace Humphrey host dinner for Miss Ethel Roberta of Racine with guests Helen Maxon Bess Maxon Agnes Brewster Flourine Frame. W B Roberts opens bakery in Lew Humphrey rooms. Rev E Keller returns from Zanesville. Mrs Otto Barth and son Karl go to Waterton. Mrs Josie Davis visits Mrs A Davis. Carl Higley and sisters travel to Bidwell and Gallipolis. Ray Reeder visits sister Mrs Tom Reeder. Arthur Lawrence and Majel visit grandparents in Harrietsville. J E Bailey Carl Higley Blanch Smith and Mrs Stella Dan lavey return from Athens Teacher's Institute. Miss Daisy Humphrey of Dayton Tenn visits Mrs Mayme Hoobler.
Messenger and Herald to move Sept 15 to a new Law building on Washington. An 80 by 18 foot business room on State street near Court is offered for rent with possession on the moving date. Adjoining a thriving grocery, the same rooms host a novelty store, shoe store, and furniture store. Elegant site for starting a business in the best town in Ohio. F. W. Bush.
Elisha Baldwin Benjamin born November 7 1810 in Ames township Athens county. He moved to Salem in the forties and later to Marshfield about three years ago. He married Mary Smith and had four children. only one survives. He remarried July 29 1856 to Mrs Charlotte Boyes, companion for almost fifty years. He died August 4 peacefully at Salem. Survived by wife three daughters and three stepchildren. Funeral August 6 at Salem conducted by Pastor A B Bouquard.
Ernest Hesse of Glouster Ohio acts as sole Athens County agent offering descriptive literature mailed free of charge to any address.
In August 1905 Amersille Lodge adopts resolutions on the death of Brother William Harris. They praise his integrity and masonic virtues, express mourning for his loss, offer sympathy to his family, and order copies printed in the Messenger and Herald with copies to the family. A L Ogg Master and Herbert H Henry Committee sign.
Sycamore Heights in Athens offers graded streets and low prices with terms of one third cash and two thirds in six and twelve months. A conveyance and salesman can be sent to show the plot. An old saying about waiting for things turning up ends on a grim note.
The 19th annual reunion of Abraham Lincoln's First Call Troops will meet in Akron Ohio on August 30 and 31. A Wednesday reception and campfire precede a Thursday business meeting and park visit. All survivors are invited and local committee members are arranging activities.
Six room flat with bath for rent on State Street near Court. Includes hot and cold water modern conveniences and new neat finish. Contact F. W. Bush.
WANTED I have buyers for about eight farms of 50 to 125 acres priced from 1500 to 3500 dollars. Preference for well built farms with fair buildings between Athens and Albany. No land where coal has been sold. I can sell your farm if the price is right. Carl W. Hayes, Stewart, Ang 24w2.
A city theater invites patrons to forget worries with a week of opera performances at the opera house. The schedule highlights crowd favorites and new productions designed to draw visitors during the fair period.
The article notes a top official or prominent figure declares that no gasoline will be stored in his residence for any purpose, enforcing a policy of zero residential gasoline at the location. This stance reflects strict fuel storage rules and a public safety approach.
Dr. Shallenberger advertises his own method of specially ground prescription glasses that claim to cure headaches dizziness eye strain and blurred vision by properly fitting lenses. It emphasizes that failed prior glasses may injure eyes and offers free confidential consultations with a focus on cross eyes and non surgical treatment.
A Chicago city address at 145 Oakwood Blvd is recorded with a reference to Drexal State Bank in Chicago dated August 3. The note documents a place and financial institution connection without further details.
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