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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
6
A citizen urges Athens to improve street cleaning and fire protection. He notes hills require leveling, town owned utilities, and a modern fire engine with trained brigade to protect high three story buildings and the safety of residents. The plea emphasizes readiness and municipal responsibility.
The ninth annual Albany Farmers Institute Society gathering is set for December 11 12 at the F B church in Albany. The program features music speeches discussions demonstrations and a corn and potato contest with two prizes for top 10 ears of corn and best half peck of potatoes from the 1905 crop.
A K. and M. freight train No. 99 was wrecked near Carpenter station shortly after midnight, tearing up track and destroying three cars. Conductor Benefiel, engineer Patterson, and Fireman Pendleton were shaken but unharmed. several thousand dollars in damage reported. Passenger No. 3 operated via Hocking Valley to Dundas, delaying Thanksgiving travelers and forcing meal substitutions.
Numerous Thanksgiving visits and gatherings across Athens County are noted. People travelled to Parkersburg, Columbus, Glouster, Nelsonville, Chauncey, Coolville, Jackson, Perry, and other towns to spend the holiday with relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs L S Carpenter and their young daughter from Nelsonville are guests of Mr and Mrs W E Carpenter.
Judge Lynch issued marriage licenses to Vance McLeod and Maud Barstow of Marshfield and Carbon dale, Millard Nice and Amanda Lowery of Marshfield and Kimberley, Henry Shry and Eliz beth Branscomb of Carbondale, with Shry Branscomb wed Saturday morning and Stutz officiating. Elmer Silvey and Cora Carter of Oakdale were married Friday evening with Mayor Logan performing the ceremony.
The marriage of Elza Graham and Mary A Maxwell was solemnized Thursday evening by Dr T Lowe at the pastor's residence. The groom is a well known young man of Athens and the bride has many friends. They will make their home in Athens.
J Halliday Cline of Cline's Pharmacy returns from a six week southwestern journey visiting Woodward Oklahoma and the Choctaw Nation. He tours Tuskahoma and notes the Nation's constitution legislature with twenty two representatives and twelve Senators. The trip covered Indian Territory Oklahoma Kansas Texas Missouri and more.
In praise of Chamberlains Cough Remedy the ad touts its prompt relief and safety for children. It claims it prevents croup when given at onset and highlights a testimonial from E A Humphreys in Alice Cape Colony. Available from W H McKee Athens and Barton Drug Chauncey Ohio.
J B Clayton announces the new frame Hinson Johnson school at the Hocking mines will be ready by year start. A tested 86 foot well yields ample water for several schools, with 11 pupils in the district split between Plains and Johnson. Teacher Harry Robinson will transfer to Johnson once finished. Plains loses its teacher. Construction costs estimate under 1100 dollars.
Marshfield December 2. A Thanksgiving evening ball and supper at the Knights of Pythias hall drew over fifty couples. Elegant music and a successful event netted over $30. The committee plans another similar function during the holidays.
Cracked hands and rough skin are soothed by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with occasional use keeping skin soft. It offers immediate relief for eczema cuts burns boils and various piles. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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