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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1907

Page

3

Indiana Extradition Sought for James McHarg in Marshfield Case

Marshal Beamer of Attica Ind arrived in Athens and retrieved a requisition from Governor Harris for the extradition of James McHarg, aged 73, charged with wife desertion. McHarg, found ill in Marshfield, could not be moved, so authorities await a court order for his removal.

Marshal Beamer Attica Ind Athens Harris Indiana James McHarg Webster Marshfield McHarg Coleman Mee Harg

Five Girls Have Again Walked Out

Developments in the telephone strike show five operators returned to the switchboard Saturday but walked out again when told pay would not rise. The miners union might back the strikers with a $60 monthly fund and orders to halt Home phones. A girl noted a company offer of $25 monthly with the same hours, up from about $20. The Home company declined to comment.

Miners’ Union

President Ellis Defends Stance on University Investigation

President Ellis says he does not fear an inquiry into the university. He explains a planned timing for an investigation, noting the legislature convenes January 1 and that he suggested November 1, stating he has funds to cover any financial shortfall.

Ellis

Testimonial for Chamberlains Remedy After Measles

A Concord Georgia man reports severe measles with stomach and bowel distress after a rain. He credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life and now praises the product. Sold by local Chauncey retailers.

Local notices from Coolville and Athens

Misses Bertha and Sarah Lively at Coolville camp ground and Marie McPherson Susie Zimmerman at Athens inst itute this week. Ma rie McPherson to teach at Lookout school house next year and Susie at Flat Run. A C McPherson slowly recovering from rheumatism. Maude McPherson visiting Albany with Mrs Charles Chesser. Frank Bellows spent Sunday with his father in law’s family and Mrs Bellows with her father’s family. Corn crop near end of danger. haying nearly complete. yield described as fair.

Bertha Sarah Lively Coolville Marie McPherson Susie Zimmerman Athens Marie Lookout School Susie Flat Run A. C. McPherson Maude McPherson Albany Charles Chesser Frank Bellows

Eczema Relief Promoted by Chamberlin's Salve

A local reader reports his wife soothed eczema after trying doctors remedies and finds Chamberlins Salve superior. Available at W. H. McKee R. Lash Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.

Chamberlin W. H. McKee R. Lash Barton .Drug Co Chauncey

Lloyd’s Stunt On Moving Train Astonished Ohio Town

A man named David Lloyd leaped off a 6:15 passenger train near the Hocking Valley bridge as it neared Guthrie’s. He rode the cars for a moment before tumbling onto the cinders, then regained the train and rode to the B&O depot. A physician found only severe facial contusions, not mortal injuries.

Pasenger Guthrie's Lloyd David Henry

Gullum shines as Jacksonville tops Parkersburg 6 to 2

Parkersburg West Virginia August 25 Jacksonville defeats Parkersburg 6 to 2. Gullum pitched superbly but Parkersburg spoiled by poor defense and base on balls. Welch hits a homer with help from the left field trees. Trimmer Brown and Hastings stand out in the field. Jacksonvil left on base six Parkersburg ten.

Parkersburg Jacksonville Gullum Mace Welch Trimmer Chute Brown Jallop Hastings SS _Polland Ef Staley Jacksonville Abr Po Nicholson Swindell Park'burg Jack’ Ville

The Limit of Life and Electric Bitters

Eminent scientists say life length falls short of what knowledge could achieve. The crucial decade between fifty and sixty requires careful bodily care to avoid shortening longevity. Electric Bitters is promoted as a tonic to revitalize the body, with a 50 cent price and McKee the druggist as guarantor.

Fights on Parkersburg Excursion Train End in Arrests

A Parkersburg and Marietta excursion train carrying about 1000 passengers saw multiple fights on Sunday. Albert Cohen flashed a revolver on the return to Athens, leading to arrest of Albert and brothers Charles and Jesse, who pled guilty to drunkenness with Albert also guilty of revolver flourishing. Fines totaled 19.90 for Albert and 14.90 each for the others. Detective Beal planned further arrests at Stewart.

Parkersburg Marietta Coolville Albert Charles Jesse Cohen Justice Rose Beal Stewart Cohen Brothers Athens Squire Rose Lathing

Digestive Aid Promoted For Stomach Trouble

Readers urged to support digestive health using Kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia, a vegetable acid preparation containing stomach juices. Cline's Pharmacy sells the product as a remedy to help digestion with minimal effort.

Cline

Peter Ulmer Celebrates Eighty Third Birthday

Peter Ulmer, long time Athens resident now living with his daughter Mrs. A. D. Bargus in Collins, recently marked his eighty third birthday at a gathering hosted by Mrs. Bargus. Guests included his grandson Fred A. Ulmer and Richard Reid from the city. Despite his age he tends a garden daily and grows the finest in Collins.

Peter Ulmer Athens A. D. Bargus Collins

Fewer Gallons Wears Longer Permits to Wed

Louie Morrison 26 and Ora Nolen 20, both from different towns, receive marriage permits. Francis Orcutt 41 and Anna Darney 35, also from different places, obtain permits to wed. Both couples are previously married.

Louie Morrison Farher Stewart Ora Nolen Glouster Francis Orcutt Bangor Anna Darney Nelsonville

DeWitt's Little Early Risers Sold at Cline's Pharmacy

Ladies and gentlemen seek relief with DeWitt's Little Early Risers small pills sold at Cline's Pharmacy saying they do not sicken or gripe and are easy to take.

DeWitt Sol Cline

A Woman's Back and Pelvic Health Remedies

A historical ad-style note describes female weakness with pelvic organ displacement and related symptoms. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with herbal, non alcohol content and lists endorsements from medical writers. It also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as original liver pills, easy to take.

Pierce Dr. Pierce

Nelsonville Youths In Knife Fight Over Love Affair

In Nelsonville on Aug 24 Joseph Lyons cut Edward Hall eight times in front of Howe’s meat shop after a long day dispute over a love affair. Hall suffered superficial injuries. Lyons fled with his sweetheart to Hocking County. authorities later located them. Hall is 18, Lyons about 22.

Nelsonville Joseph Lyons Lyons Edward Hall Howe Hall Seri Welch Hocking County

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

A Mississippian parent credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving a child after three doctors failed. The testimonial claims rapid improvement within hours and full recovery. Available from local suppliers W. H. McKee E. R. Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.

Chamberlain

Funeral for Young Husband to Be Held Sunday

Harvey F. Davis 24, son of Naw than and Mary Davis, died at home near Millfield Friday. He leaves a sister and his parents. His wife died last fall.

Harvey F. Davis Nawthan and Mary Davis Millfield

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed by Bluff Man

C. G. Hays of Bluff, Missouri proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve the fastest and most reliable healing salve for sores burns wounds and piles. McKee, the druggist, guarantees the product and lists a 25 cent price.

C. G. Hays Bluff, Mo Bucklen McKee

Diphtheria claims Jessie Breslin at Sugar Creek home

Jessie Breslin died at her parents home on Thursday near Mine No 211 Sugar Creek. The obituary notes the death occurred at the family residence and identifies the location as Sugar Creek near Mine 211.

Jessie Breslin Sugar Creek Mine No 211

Sunflower Philosophy on Women and Home Life

A humorous study from Atchison Kansas reflects on marriage, gender roles, and domestic taste. It contrasts a husband’s peaceable image with a wife’s decorating idiosyncrasies such as wall pictures fishing gear and ornamental pipes. It suggests widowers face different challenges in remarriage.

The Mask of Health and Indigestion Remedies

In Athens adults of all ages suffer indigestion causing headaches sleeplessness eye fizziness and distress after meals. Miona stomach tablets are promoted as a universal stomach cure that strengthens digestion and promises self care of food. Henderson Crider guarantees a money back refund if Miona fails to cure.

Athens Henderson-Crider Miona

Death Under Railroad Bridge Near Hilliards

George Wilcox of Amlin Station was found dead Friday beneath the T. and O. C. railroad bridge near Hilliards. A liveryman named Goss last saw him alive as he headed homeward along the track. Suspected fall caused several cuts on the back of his head. Funeral held at Hilliards Sunday at nine.

Wade N. Bean Stimpson Avenue Hilliards George Wilcox Wilcox Amlin Station Goss

Nebraska youth carries around 49 thousand in checks

William Knight a 19 year old whose parents live in Nebraska was arrested in Chicago with negotiable checks totaling 49 657 dollars found in a bundle on the north side He had three 19 000 dollar checks two drawn on First National Bank of Baltimore and another on Third National Bank of Baltimore payable to H Grayson Baltimore police investigate the case

Chicago William Knight Nebraska Knight First National Bank of Baltimore Third National Bank of Baltimore H. Grayson

Hy o mei suffices for catarrh and bad breath claim

An ad touts Hy o mei as a remedy for catarrh with offensive breath and throat pains. It promises germ killing via inhaled medicine made from oils and pine balsams, claimed to reach deep respiratory areas. The complete outfit costs about $1.00 with a money back guarantee if not effective.

Hy-o-mei Henderson-Crider

Census Chief Monsen in Indian Territory for work

Hart Monsen, head of the agriculture division of the census office, is in Indian Territory aiding the census. He reports unofficially that James Miller filed a report on popcorn describing kernels exploding into fluffy white flakes from intense sun heat, with farmers eating popcorn off the cob.

Washington, D Hart Monsen Agriculture Division Census Office Indian Territory Monsen James Miller

Reverend James Banahan Returns From East Trip

Rev. Father James B. Banahan of St. Pauls church arrived home Saturday evening after a month in the East. He spent the time with his parents in Providence R I and at Newport.

James B. Banahan St. Paul's Church East Father Banahan Providence R. C Newport

Train Schedules for Athens Lines

North bound trains depart Athens daily at 5 50 am and 4 55 pm with an extra Sunday 11 45 am run. South bound arrivals occur at 10 30 am daily and 6 15 pm on Sundays with a Sunday 9 pm and 10 pm service.

Athens Sun

Fourteenth Annual Mocking Valley Excursion Tour

Detroit Mackinac Island trip offered by Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Co with low round trip fares. Athens to Detroit 5.90 and to Mackinac Island 7.00 for train No. 33 on August 31 1907. Tickets valid return to Mackinac Island until September 14 1907 and to Detroit until September 15 1907. F S Bean and J B Blackwood advertise details.

Hocking Valley Mackinac Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co Athens Detroit Mackinac Island F. S. Bean Union Station J. B. Blackwood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ohio A. E. Price Columbus The Ohio Bulletin Sam H. Gwin Concord E. R. Lash Barton Drug Co David Lloyd Ing Valley Armitage Prank Gullum W. Va Ken King Athens Baseball Enthusiasts Ing Trimmer, Brown and Hastings Ried Gul Lum Druggst Colten Brothers Luerig Tversary ED Hall Grim Reaper Sunflower Philosophy Atchinson Kan Globe Hea Mask OF Health Hilliards At Associated Dailies Telegram Baltimore, Md Hyomei South Court Hocking Valley Bulletin Mocking Valley Excursions Detroit and Mackinac Island Cor. Couilege and Cameron Bros General Insurance
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