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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
5
Four rail loads of steel and flooring arrive for a new structure as contractor Blackburn contends he can proceed if the commissioners cover extra winter expenses. The commission blames the bridge company for delays and debates funding, with a likely agreement to be drafted.
A minstrel style advertisement urges relief from stomach troubles headaches and indigestion with KODOL a scientific digestant blend of natural acids. A guarantee of relief is offered and Cline's Pharmacy is named as the seller.
Fred E. Lawrence sues the Athens County Board of Commissioners for $10000 alleging damages from a December 5 1906 accident at Sharpsburg. Rufus A. Underwood of Marietta represents the plaintiff in the damage suit filed Wednesday.
Nelsonville Ohio December 5 Quite a stir erupted in police court as A L Davis a Deanville resident sought charges claiming someone pickpocketed his forty six dollars. He said he drew funds from the bank and the money vanished en route from Cabels hardware to Kreppells harness shop. A companion held the cash then Davis slipped it into his own pocket and later police found the money in his trousers. He left home wiser and happier.
De Witt's Carbonzed Witch Hazel Salve promoted with slogan emphasize choose no substitute. Marketed as remedy for piles and available at Clines Pharmacy in the local area.
Wednesday at the court house marked pension day with the largest turnout in years as elderly pensioners arrived despite bad weather. Probate Judge Lynch prepared over 200 sets of papers while Clerk of Courts Nelson issued about 75, with Lynch handling most of the workload on the third floor.
Four men are reported killed in Athens County mines between November 4 and November 26. George Woodrum 33 American died in Winchester mine by tripping and falling. George Stufflebean 26 American killed at No 55 mine by fall of slate. Joseph Bertols 34 American run over by mine cars at New Pittsburg No 5. George Staton 42 American killed at Deanville mine by fall of coal.
Lloyd O. Wadley, 19, a clerk, and Miss Julia Sheldon, 18, a student, both of Athens, apply for a marriage permit.
The product is described as a gentle laxative cough syrup that clears the cold through a free bowels action while soothing throat and lung irritation. Advertised as pleasant to take and suitable for children with no opiates or narcotics. Sold locally.
Public notice urges early orders for carnations priced at 75 cents per dozen from Henderson-Crider Drug Co dated December 11.
Admiral Evans, in command of the Atlantic fleet, announces ships and men are ready for a long voyage around the horn to the Pacific coast. He says he is ready for the mission and awaits the time to depart.
Daggage master Frank Pierce resumes duties after an extended visit with his brother in Cambridge as Nelsonville notes a new office setup.
Assistant Trainmaster C H Sisson received a small amount of dried venison by mail on Wednesday morning from former Yard Clerk Karl Boyles now in Old Mexico. He shared it with office staff who proposed varied identifications including dot, eat, and muskrat from William Lama Frank Collins and Lee Matheney in Chauncey Lama argued it was dot, Collins suggested eat, Matheney claimed muskrat.
Division Engineer J. E. Johnson of Logan surveyed the Nelsonville yards Tuesday afternoon to study the terrain and lay groundwork for future construction plans.
A new yard office is proposed to replace the cramped current facility. With daily coal handling around 650 tons, the present space is inadequate. The design calls for a large two story brick structure housing the telegraph office on the second floor and ample lower floor space for essential office work.
Two insurance agents arriving from Detroit sparked considerable commotion among the railroad boys. The incident drew attention as tensions rose over local labor matters.
The home of Mr and Mrs C C Sheldon on Wranklin avenue witnessed the nuptials of Mist Jana Sheldon to Liey Wadley son of Hiram D Wadley of May avenue Rev Francis M Bwinehart of First Methodist Episcopal church officiated at 4 PM in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends. The couple departed Wednesday evening for a short wedding trip east and will reside at 7 Mil street on their return.
If you lack time to exercise regular, Dean's Regulats will prevent constipation. They induce a mild easy healthful action of the bowels without griping. Ask your druggist for them. 25c.
Coroner J J Lane filed findings in the inquest over George H. Staten who was killed in the C and H mine at Happy Hollow on Salaries 26. Five or six miners testified including Staten’s son Charles Staton who worked with him. Witnesses blamed Staten’s own carelessness as he and his son removed splint coal and supporting posts when the roof collapsed. The company paid for splint coal and miners sought easier loads despite the danger.
A 114 year old Texas resident, identified as McLennan county citizen Rick Brock, recounts his long life and strong health aided by Peruna remedy. He attributes resilience to climate changes and grippe outbreaks, and praises Peruna as his staple medicine for decades.
A 1006 letter from Mrs. Brockedda to Mr. Hirock describes starting Perana after a spell of illness and asserts it greatly improved health. In a postscript she notes receiving many questions about Perana and claims she answers them all, finding many responses “greta hottie and cry it.”
In Nelsonville Ohio on December 5 an affidavit filed in Mayor Sharp's court charges Roy Eggleston a former resident with failure to provide for his eight year old daughter. Mrs. Robert Mosley alleges Eggleston left three months ago for West Virginia leaving the child with dates and minimal support. Eggleston’s whereabouts are unknown but believed to be in Bridgeport Ohio or Listerville West Virginia. He has property in Nelsonville and has been asked to pay rent. It is expected he will be located and arrested soon.
Nelsonville residents cheer as W E Hoodlett of Athens hurries to catch a train with news of a baby girl born at his home. Hoodlett, secretary for Sunday Creek Coal, and his wife Bertha Fluke, daughter of Edward Fluke, are well known in the area.
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