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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
4
Local voters consider candidates for treasurer commissioner surveyor coroner infirmary director and infirmary post names Alex Nelson John F Biddle A Hibbard d a Lane and William James circulate as contenders in a community election with listed roles and hopefuls.
A strong editorial warns Republicans they face manipulation by anti-Herrick foes and antis backed by the Anti Saloon League and Democrats. It recalls Ohio’s past gerrymanders and state votes, arguing that Democratic gains relied on false issues and urging vigilance to avoid repeated defeat.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and catarrh. It claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure such cases with a $100 reward and offers testimonials and free circulars. The copy urges trial via local druggists.
Mrs L E Sickles spent last week in Athens. Miss Ida Knight of Chesterhill visited her brother Arthur Knight and wife. Chas Gilpin, a young man about 283 years old, was struck by a fall of slate at the New York Coal company mine in Floodwood Friday. his skull was crushed. Mrs Charles Reynolds and two little girls visit Circleville and Chillicothe. Dr Walter Hanning moved from Chauncey to this city. Miss Jennie Raine visited her brother in Columbus. Mrs Lizzie Kaelin and two children visit relatives at Canton. Miss Tessie Wallace visited Chauncey and Glouster. Fred Stack of Springfield, formerly of this city, died of appendicitis and was brought here for burial Wednesday. Mrs V Bartels and son Charley visited here Sunday and Monday. Mrs Otto Weekley visited Glouster last week. Frederica Kessler of Athens is here visiting. Mrs James Skinner and daughter of Cincinnati, Mary Carpenter and Dora Munden of Glouster are guests of Mrs Lorin Carpenter this week.
Fall 1905 arrivals overshadow existing stock with daily deliveries. New styles, warm Fal Shades, and elaborate offerings promise stronger sales. Juvenile 3 to years items priced 2 to 6 dollars, knee pants 5 to 16 years 1 to 6 dollars, boys long pants 14 to 19 years 3.50 to 12 dollars.
Wm. Allen reports Mr. and Mrs. Clark Spring of Centerville as guests of Mrs. Springs' parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Adair. Alvodor Snowden of Gauley Bridge is visiting relatives here. Miss Goldie Morse stays with Miss Maud Lynch in Athens this week. Mrs. Stella Sisson of Athens visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Tewksburry.
Chicago rates set one and one third fare for round trips with Aug 30 to Sept 1 sales and Sept 3 return. Labor Day special offers radius trips at one fare plus 25 cents return by Sept 5. Columbus Ohio State Fair trips list one fare plus 25 cents with Sept 4 to 8 sales and Sept 9 return. Athens rate $2.55.
The First National Bank at Amesville Ohio shows assets including loans 48146 overdrafts 0 and deposits 84513 with 684 listed as due from state banks. Liabilities include paid in capital 25000 surplus 5000 undivided profits 72108 and notes outstanding 26000 with total resources 883827 and a sworn statement by cashier I W P Smith with directors Beasley Glazier.
Probate Judge suspends published accounts for Mary Burk William W. Phillips W. W. Starr John Adams Charles H. Stewart estates until September 2 1905 at 10 oclock. Administrators and administratrix named: D Hopkins S R Lowry Kate Windsor Fred H Nice Thomas Phillips. Aug 7.
Mrs. Pickerings and granddaughter Helen Dailey of Athens were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dailey and O. D. Dailey earlier this week. K. T. McKinstry of Pt. Pleasant visited Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carpenter. Earl Allen of Logan spent Sunday with his parents.
The 20th annual Ohio Woman Suffrage Association convention meets in Warren on October 18 and 19. Warren hosts the state and national associations and Harriet Taylor Pee, state president and National treasurer, resides there. Found – ladies key book containing money. call at the office.
A historical note suggests a woman’s statement about warming things for her husband can carry meaning beyond cooking. It implies domestic context or flirtation rather than a literal promise to heat a meal.
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer bowels, sold by W H McKee and Barton Drug stores in Chauncey Ohio. It also notes crowds at Athens fair as Dr A Monetta eye specialist fitted glasses for attendees.
Lawrence G. Worlstell is appointed and qualified as assignee of Edwin Mooney of Carthage Township Ath ens County Ohio. For rent a six room house with bath at 145 Grosvenor Street listed Aug 31 12. Edwin Tausch notes a saying about never making mistakes by not doing anything.
Dr Monetta Son will return to Ath ens at Dr McVays Office on Saturday Sept 16 for one day only and visit Amesville on Monday Sept 18 at Dr Henrys office. The ad urges timely eye care, notes 26 years of artificial eye experience, offers free consultation and examination, and guarantees satisfaction.
Take a western trip and seize low round trip summer rates. On sale for travel May through October to Colorado California Oregon and Washington. The Rock Island offers routes and value. Full details from John Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System Chicago.
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