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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1903

Page

10

Millfield Notes of Church Services and Local Visits

Rev Elmer Dent of New York preached at the M E church on Sunday. Many residents attended the Columbus excursion and the Chauncey Sunday school picnic. Visitors included Allie Dent family Hebbardsville and Robert Love with wife at McDougall. Mary Louise Roberts and Mary Lewis at an Athens institute.

Elmer Dent New York M. E Allie Dent Hebbardsville Dent Dr. Sprague Chauncey Mamie Woodruff Albany L. D. Hanlin Robert Love McDougall Columbus Messrs Mingus James Learned J. R. Wade Athens Addie Finsterwald A. E. Dent Joseph Earich Besse Zanesville Rev. Newton Union Church Viola Learned John Sprague

Albany News Buzz and Social Notes

Mrs Mary Rineheart visits relatives in Vinton county this week. A H Dixon and others attend Athens institute. Kines of Meigs county visits Albany. C P church social on Mohler lawn raises nearly thirty dollars. J H Caffee returns from camping trip reforming for work. Ina Murphey of Guysville visits Rev Cheadle. William Cooley travels with family to visit A L Cooley. H C Brooks attends business in Albany. Cline Bros finish new store room ready in weeks. Ella Buxton and Bertha of Steubenville visit Murphey. Geo Wood visits Athens. Mable Murphy in Columbus visiting brother Clarence. Charles Bowers in Dayton on business. Emma Lewellyn of Marshfield visits Friday. Oil business expected to resume soon.

Mary Rineheart Vinton County A. H. Dixon Hattie Orr Georgia Cheadle Ethel Mitchell Nettie Orr Athens Kines Meigs County E. Kines Albany C. P W. E. Mohler J. H. Caffee Ina Murphey Guysville Rev. Cheadle William Cooley Mt. Blanco A. L. Cooley Alexander Township H. C. Brooks Alexander Cline Bros Ella Buxton Bertha Steubenville O. B. Murphey Geo. Wood Mable Murphy Columbus Clarence Charles Bowers Dayton

Local Social Notes Highlight Marietta Visitor and Community Rounds

Mr Bergen of Marietta visits his daughter Mrs A B Bourquard. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs A B Burson on August 23. Galdys and Geraldine Burson hosted a gathering of friends Thursday. Mary Angell returned from Athens after two weeks with grandparents Mr and Mrs J B Burson. Residents attended Pleasant old people's service Sunday. Misses Mary Williams Anna Wilson and Kate Orr attend teachers institute in Athens this week. Lucius Coe visits Athens guest of Mr and Mrs G A Coe. Rev Bidwell conducted services at the Christian church Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Martha Wilson and Miss Eva Cowan hosted Sunday school at their home Friday evening with ice cream and cake.

Mr. Bergen Marietta A. B. Bourquard A. B. Burson Galdys Geraldine Burson Mary Angell Athens J. B. Burson Pleasant Mary Williams Anna Wilson Kate Orr Teachers’ Institute Lucius Coe G. A. Coe Bidwell Christian Church Martha Wilson Eva Cowan

Social News From Wolfs Plains Area

Miss Orpha Graham near Clark's Chapel and Miss Ora Shafer Hebbardsville spent last week with Mrs. James McHarg. Grace McCathran visited Nelsonville on Sunday. Harry Barker went to Nelsonville for employment. F. W. McHarg spent a day in Nelsonville. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stage hosted Ben Stalder and family Bailey Run Sunday. W. A. Stage traveled to Lancaster last week. Esmond and George Gabriel Jr of Santoy visited Wolfs Plains over Sunday.

Orpha Graham Clark's Chapel Ora Shafer Hebbardsville James McHarg Grace McCathran Nelsonville Harry Barker F. W. McHarg G. W. Stage Ben Stalder Bailey Run W. A. Stage Lancaster Esmond George Gabriel, Jr Santoy

Local Residents Visit Relatives Across Town and Schools Prepared

Leonard Wilson and daughter Miss Goldie of Charleston visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Wilson here last week. Goldie remained for the month while Leonard returned home. Chloe Templeton of Chillicothe visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mace. Mrs. Danny recently returned from visits in Columbus, Springfield and Chillicothe. E. G. Gibson and Miss May Stanton will teach the coming school year. Maggie Bobo visited her sister.

Leonard Wilson Goldie Charleston P. B. Wilson Mr. Wilson Chloe Templeton Chillicothe Joe Mace Danny Columbus Springfield E. G. Gibson Miss May Stanton Maggie Bobo

German Farmer Credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for Recovery

George Hoellerer, a member of Rev. Jos Pope's congregation in Rich Fountain Missouri, reports lasting rheumatism relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He says after one box his pain lessened and he could walk and work, and after six boxes he was fully able to farm again.

Rich Fountain Jos. Pope Dodd

Ohio constitutional amendment joint resolution filed in 1902

Ohio Secretary of State certifies a joint resolution adopted by the General Assembly on January 27 1903 proposing to amend Article II Section 16 of the state constitution. The proposal governs bill readings three days, single subject rule, governor's veto and reconsideration procedures. It records sponsors Speaker McKignon and President Archer and dates from 1902 1903.

Ohio State of Neral Assembly General Assembly Secretary of State Genera Assembly McKignon House of Representatives F. B. Archer Senate Warren States of America I. Lewis Laylin State of Ohio McKinnon United States of America Lewis C. Laylin Wuterror Columbus Yesta Ember The F. B. Anchen Tssed Uniteparatee of America Ohto Secretary I. Lewis C. Laylin

Ohio Central Lines Offer Annual 15 Day Excursion to Michigan Resorts

Agents sell excursion tickets from Ohio Central Lines to Traverse City Elk Rapids Charlevoix Petoskey and Bay View via Toledo and the Pere Marquette R R. Round trip fare seven dollars with return validity to September 4. Hand bills detail trains times and routes.

Michigan Resorts Ohio Central Lines Ohoi Cental Lines Traverse City Elk Rapids Charleviox Petoskey Bay View Toledo Pere Marquette R. R Niagara Falls Niagaara Falls Atlantic City Ohio Central Moulton Houk Gov. Pass

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Issued

Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of September October January February April May and June and on the first and third Saturdays of August Primary tests in May and August Boxwell tests on the third Saturday of April and second Saturday of May By order of the board of examiners Maurice M Bryson clerk no Law 52

Une Boxwell Board of Examiners Maurice M. Bryson No Law

Proposed Ohio constitutional amendment on county representation

A 1902 Ohio legislative language proposes amending section 2 article 11 to adjust county representation by population ratios. It outlines voting wording for adoption and notes officials certifying the tract copy with dates and signatures.

Ohio General Assembly proposes single liability amendment

The 1902 state record shows a proposed constitutional amendment to require limited liability for private corporations, with voting options "For single liability" or "Against single liability." The document certifies the true copy and notes the date of adoption and official verification by the Ohio Secretary of State. The text reflects formal legislative action and witness attestations from the era.

Meigs County Fair Set for September 9 to 11

The Meigs County Fair runs September 9 through 11 with over 2500 premiums. Expert judges assess horses cattle and poultry. Baggage handled for a small sum. No pen grounds. Bring friends for a first class event.

Meigs County Fair

Amenean Pad & Textile Co Seeks Steady Work Force

Advertisement from The Amenean Pad & Textile Co Greenfield Ohio calls for steady employment for families with two or more children over fourteen and additional young women sixteen and older. States good wages and references required.

Amenean Pad & Textile Co Greenfield Ohio

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