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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1906

Page

9

Senator from South Carolina Praises Peruna

A South Carolina senator, serving two terms, advocates Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He states he used the medicine briefly and felt much relief, calling it a wonderful medicine and tonic. The text emphasizes catarrh of the stomach as the cause of many dyspepsia cases and promotes Peruna as the internal catarrh remedy.

United States South Carolina Peruna M. G. Butler Ator Setter Washington,d.c Peruna Medicine ‘Co

Local Happenings and Society Notes Parade

The Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs. Lowe near the fair ground next Saturday with ream from Marietta and cake. Proceeds support Baptist Church. Mr Everett Gillilan of Cleveland, formerly here, and Miss Bertha Carville of Wheeling wed Thursday and visit relatives here. Community notes include farewells, visitors, and trips to Atlantic City.

Ladies’ Aid Society Baptist Association G. Carroll Lucy McFarland Moundsville W. Va John Atkinson L. Posey Atlantic City May Kirker Logan Cal Atkinson

Local Folks Gather in Glouster and Nearby towns

Mason Andrews of Hibbardsville moves his family to Glouster and will work there with his son L R Andrews. Neille Wolf and Blanche Wolf of Nelsonsile and Athens visit L R Andrews family. Dean and Jeannette Vore of Athens stay with uncle BOP Price. Charles Henry of Athens visits L R Andrews. G W Rose and son visit Athens. Harvey Rose and L N Parkins visit Oriston. Fauntelle Clark returns from Columbus with Mable Holiday. Maude Carpenter travels to Columbus. J L Hosse and daughter visit Columbus.

Mason Andrews Hibbardsville L. R. Andrews Neille Wolf Nelsonsile Blanche Wolf Athens Familly Dean Jeannette Vore Bop Price Charles Henry And Mirs G. W. Rose Little Son Harvey Rose L. N. Parkins Orbiston Miss Fauntelle Clark Columbus Mable Holiday Miss Clark Maude Carpenter Colmbus Mirg Ella Biddison J. L. Hosse

Local Visit Notes and Guest Arrivals Across Town

Mrs Jeff Barb of Columbus visits Tom Jenkins home while Miss Ethel Radcliffe of Athens stays a week with M M LeFavor and family. Miss Eyta Cunningham returns from Chauncey trip. Dr James Davis of Ringold visits his son A R Davis. Miss Stell Bryson Lounise Dunn Anna Sylvia Morrise and Alpha Biddison spend Sunday in Columbus. Miss Garnett Wyatt returns to Dayton work after a visit. Misc items list visitors and activities around town.

Jeff Barb Columbus Tom Jenkins Ethel Radcliffe Athens M. M. LeFavor Familly Eyta Cunningham Chauncey James Davis Ringold A. KR. Davis Stell Bryson Lounise Dunn Anna Sylvia Morrise Alpha Biddison Garnett Wyatt Dayton

Marriage in Athens May Signal New Union

In Sooville Ridge Aline Salvin Coe of Athens attended a Bible Christian Conference in Gallia county with family members. Mrs. Mattie Fulton has returned home to Albany after visiting friends. Charles Mariner and family from Athens visited George, Roberta, and Helen Hull in Athens. George Weatherben family visited his mother Mrs Steinmate of Stewart. Sunday Clarence Holland and Dora Love, both esteemed young people, were invited to marry at the bride’s parents home on Sunday evening.

Aline Salvin Coe Athens Bubner Bebo Gallia County Bible Christian Conference Mattie Fulton Albany Ebert Sams Charles Mariner George 'S Roberta Helen Hull Lewis Charles Weatherben Steinmate Af Stewart Clarence Holland Dora Love Henry Love

Local visits and social notes from Union region

Mrs H A Pinkerton of Union visited relatives nearby Monday. Mrs Wm Vore, recently ill, is slowly improving. Mrs Peter Martin of Athens spends the week with relatives in the area. Miss Lena Schant of Luibug visited friends Sunday. Mrs M A Martin entertained guests Saturday evening at her home, including J H Vore and wife, Joseph Shepherd and family, Dr Hawk and wife, and George Orr of Luhrig. Refreshments were served at 9 30.

H. A. Pinkerton Union Wm. Vore Peter Martin Athens Lena Schant Lubiig M. A. Martin J. H. Vore Joseph Shepherd Dr. Hawk George Orr Luhrig

Stewart Area Social Notes Reach Across West Virginia

Miss Gertrude O Connor visits relatives in Clarksburg West Virginia. Mrs 3S 5S King and daughter Mrs M M Bryson and son stay with relatives for days. Misses Cora and Effie Davis of Greenwood West Virginia visit sister Mrs Walter Smith last week. Miss Mayme Wharff of Marista vacationing with parents here. Harley Worcester Jr dies Oberlin former local resident. Nan Rose Palmer and Ora Dunfee visit Torch and Little Hocking last week. Eva Norris visits Columbus with brother Dell and wife. James Algeo, worker at Athena, spent Sunday with family. Guy Dean returns to Illinois after visit with parents.

Gertrude O'Connor Clarksburg W. Va King M. M. Bryson Little Son Cora Effie Davis Greenwood W. Va Walter Smith Mayme Wharff Marista Harley Worester, Jr Oberlin Nan Rose Palmer Ora Dunfee Torch Little Hocking Eva Norris Dell Columbus James Algeo Athena Guy Dean Illinois

Amesville Social Roundup Notes Local Visits

Amesville residents and visitors share a weekend of calls and stays. G C Orson visits county seat for business while W Logan and family return from Columbus. Other guests include Dr. Frank Rutledge and Miss Lucy Hestron visiting area hosts. A Hopkins family musicale draws a large audience at the M E Church.

Athens County Republicans Elect Temporary Officers and Plan Primary

The Athens County Republican Executive Committee met August 29 1906 in Athens Ohio to organize. Price presided as temporary chairman with Brooks as secretary. proxies were rejected. a permanent committee was formed and a primary plan set for September 8 1906 to choose delegates to the county convention on September 10 1906. The committee named three to draft the call and designated precinct supervisors, while a campaign committee was formed and a platform reaffirmed the party's core principles.

Athens County Conquet Select Court House Athens Ohio A. E. Price C. H. Porter William Finsterwald Porter Brook Dyson Pickering South Beebe Smith Danford Rabe Jones Cook Gatchell Clark Burke Linton Lama Crothers Mr. Stout Coolville J. K. Hartnell I. M. Foster C. H. Bryson Ninteen Price Prices Central Committee State Central Committee H. ©. Brooks R. D. Willams Mr. Porter Republican Party Brooks Ame J. E. Williams Harvey Linscott Pickering, Danford Ford Connor Connor Aaid William Burke Harry Webster L. G. Worsten Harry G. Stalder W. S. Bower Joseph Higgins Amesville C. G. Tinker Ames Daniel Fleming Alexander W. B. Crosser Bern B. P. Totman Canaan Robert Smith Carthage Campbell Chauncey Clarence Russell Millfield R. S. Dent Albany Harvey Duffee Lee George Allen Lodi Joseph Bobo Rome D. W. Cornell Troy J. H. Stewart C. E. White Trimble A. L. White Gloueter J. L. Davis Glouster James A. Murry Hollister Oscar Higan Jacksonville J. F. Kempton Goose Run Sam Peach A. M. Rainey Mineral W. F. Seward Marshfield S. F. Beverage Kimberly Hugh Mallon James Zarley Denaville John Allen Buchtel Byron Graham Nelsonvilie Kichara Karatell Nelsonville J. S. Martin John Stephenson M. Vore Shairman Price

Union Meeting of Epworth League and Endeavor Societies

A union meeting of the Epworth League and two Christian Endeavor Societies will convene next Sunday evening at 6 30 at the Presbyterian Church. Leader J M Altman presents a topic on Christian Testimony and Conversion with referenced scripture from Ian xiv Acts 1 8 John xv 26 27 Mark 5 1 20 John i 41 42.

Epworth League Christian Endeavor Societies Presbyterian Church J. M. Altman Ian John xv Mark v Johni

Why and Wherefore of the Fall Campaign Strife in Athens County

The Athens county executive committee backs Bryson’s control of the fall campaign through R D Williams but anti-Bryson members seek to elect a new central committee this fall. Albert Douglass runs as Republican candidate for the Eleventh district. Bryson’s lead is not opposed by the majority, who aim to replace the central committee while tolerating Williams’ role.

RK. D. Wiliamms Esterdas Mr. Bryson Central Committee Albert Douglass Canan H. Bryson J Athens County Douglass Bryson Athens County Executive Committee

Resolutions From Athens County Teachers Institute

The Ohio University presidents and trustees are thanked for use of the College Auditorium. Gratitude is extended to instructors officers and to Secretary Supt Coultrap and the Reading Circle secretary. Appreciation is shown for State School Commissioner E A Jones and the minutes will record these resolutions. H H Wickham now handles pensions for Athens and surrounding affairs. Write aim for information. 4 weeks weekly.

Ohio University Athens County Teachers’ Institute Humphreys Louden Anderson Brown Banner F. 8. Coultrap E. A. Jones G. T. McBride Ida B. DeVore Blanche A. Melchi H. H. Wickham Interior Treasury Departments Athens Wklyr

Appointment of Administratrix for Steenrod Estate

Notice announces Estella Poston appointed administratrix of the estate of Lewis C. Steenrod late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated August 27 1996. S3lwks 3 Estella Poston.

Lewis C. Steenrod Athens County A. D Estella Poston

Poisoned Candy Ties Death and Illness in Fort Worth

In Fort Worth Texas on August 30 a prisoner named A. S. Fitzgerald aged 19 died after eating candy mailed to him suspected to be poisoned with strychnine. Several others including Henry Peake Lou Weaver W H Norris and J T Cross are seriously ill Frank Grundy also fell ill after tasting the confectionery. An examination showed the candy was sprinkled with strychnine.

Fort Worth Tex A. S. Fitzgerald Henry Peake Lous Weaver W. H. Norris Frank Grundy Fitzgerald

Miner Fell Thirty Feet In Johnson Lines Mine

Hod King, O Aug 29 John Hawkins, a miner at the Johnson Lines mine, slipped at the head of the stairway Wednesday morning and tumbled thirty feet. He sustained severe knee bruises and an ankle sprain. Remarkably no bones were broken and witnesses said he was lucky to escape a broken neck.

Hodking John Hawkins Johnson Iines Brekes

Storekeeper Morris On Stand in Charity Board Probe

The State Board of Charities opened a probe into charges of draft and crooked dealing involving Steward Carpenter and Storekeeper Morris. Morris faced scrutiny for not reporting a weight and measure shortage. Burton Shires and Oren led the examination with trustees present, amid speculation of subordinate jealousy at the institution.

Steward Carpenter Morris State Board of Charities Harris Board of Trustees Burton Shires Oren

Amesville Visitor and Local Life Notes

AMESVILLE lived Saturday for a visit with his mother Lucy Adair. Mr. Adair is an employee of Westinghouse Electric Co. A boy was born Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. John Larmeter. Mr. J. Beasley was in Washington county several days on business. After weeks visiting relatives Mrs. Horace Owens returned to Parkersburg Saturday. Mr. H Gillespie of Malta was here on business Friday. Mrs. Dr. Henry and children stay with Mrs. Henry's parents near Athens. Miss Lucil Curtis after a month's absence visiting relatives at Ironton returned home Wednesday with Mrs. David Oge and daughter Helen. Miss Jessie Lovell of Marietta is here visiting her cousin Miss Lucile Lovell. Messrs. A. G. Henry, G. O. Linscott, Chas. Perry, Geo. Fleming, Ear Henry, Fred Elis and Fred Logan were at Jacksonville Sunday.

Frank Selby Marietta W. P. Smith Geo. van Valey St Marys Lucy Hestron Pataskala J. W. Cecil John Lortz Fred Columbus W. Lortz Dee Sen Eaprra Louats Saywara Ope Kirkendall Athens W. S. Henderson Cambridge M. E Hopkins Samuel Forsythe Guernsey Lucy Adair Adair Westinghouse Electric Co John Larmeter J. Beasley Washington County Horace Owens Parkersburg H. Gillespie Malta Dr. Henry Henry

New England Social Notes Include Visits and Guests

S M Worthing and wife of Crooksville visited friends here over Sunday. Tom Copeland of Marion visited his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Copeland last week. Miss Ethel Dunfea of Torch stayed with Miss Connie Coleman. Frank Copeland, who has been visiting his wife here, returned to Illinois. W H Wright and family and Mrs Susan Wright visited Myrtle Stewart at Cannarike Sunday. Wilson Inman and family, Mrs Emma Bryson of Amesville and Mr and Mrs Herbert Wyatt of Glouster were Sunday visitors here.

S. M. Worthing Crooksville Tom Copeland Marion Robert Copeland Ethel Dunfea Torch Connie Coleman Frank Copeland Illinois W. H. Wright Susan Wright Myrtle Stewart Cannanrike Wilson Inman Emma Bryson Amesville

Dr Chase Wins Large Trotting Stake at Reedville Mass

Dr Chase the renowned trotting horse, once owned by J B Chapplear of this city, won 3000 dollars at Reedville Massachusetts last week and earned a mark of 21014. The famous horse was sired by Dietetic of Coalville and owned by J M Basom, with Dietetic producing many offspring in the list and considered one of the best sires in the county.

Dr. Chase J. B. Chappelear Reedville Mass Dietetic Coalville J. M. Basom

Death of Mrs Downey in Lodi Township

Mary Downey wife of William Downey well known pie contractor and farmer died at her home in Lodi Township early Wednesday morning at age 72 from complications after several weeks of illness. Six children and a husband mourn her passing. funeral services set for Friday at 12 o clock at Clark's Chapel.

Mary Downey William Downey Lodi Township Burher Hhe Clark's Chapel

Emma Boelzner Announces Millinery Display in New Room

A notice from Emma Boelzner announces opening a new millinery display in a former J. D. Raw store room on Saturday September 1. The ad asks patrons to call and see the display at the corner of Court and State streets.

J. D. Raw Emma Boelzner Corner Court Sod State &T

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