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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1905

Page

8

Tenuous global tensions and local bond debate in Athens notes

The piece surveys varied topics from a prima donna in Milwaukee to naval critics and a potential court case on Athens school bonds. It discusses municipal debt limits, Tiffin and Athens bond issues, and Russian governance debates, urging a public meeting to discuss the school bond plan and stressing prudent fiscal handling amid mixed public sentiment.

Supreme Court Tiffin Athens

Crowded Space Forces Omission of Weekly Letters

The Hol itav season crowding space for ads and news forces omission of many weekly letters from correspondents. Readers are asked to pardon the lapse as imperative demands limit space. Horse blankets and lap robes are advertised by Golds berg's.

Goldsberg’s

Road Petition to Establish Altered County Road in Waterloo Township

Petitioners, freeholders in Athens County, request the Board of Commissioners to alter a county road. They describe a route beginning near the J. F. Beckler farm in section 30 and extending along or near the old road to the present road near Peter Glass residence, plus a path from scales hill following the old road to Sophia Young’s residence, and propose vacating unusable portions. Principal Petitioner dated December 20, 1905.

Board of Commissioners Athens County Ohio J. F. Beckler Waterloo Township Peter Glass Sophia Young

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Piles Says Masonville Man

A Masonville Iowa resident testifies that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve relieves blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles. The ad claims it is the best cure and also aids cuts burns and injuries. Available for 25 cents at W. H. McKee, druggist.

Harry, Colson Masonville Buckien W. H. McKee

Fire Ravages the Paul Place on Union Street

An early morning blaze at the old E. H. Moore residence on Union Street caused heavy damage, estimated near two thousand dollars. Firefighters from Warren Bros. responded quickly, dousing the flames after about thirty minutes, with the rear of the home gutted and extensive smoke and water damage to the rest. Neighbors saved belongings, while residents called the central office. Criticism arose over notification and department staffing, as only three firemen answered duty. The building is unfit for use pending extensive repairs.

Paul Place E. H. Moore D. H. Moore

Woman breaks left wrist in church basement fall

Mrs. Thomas Francis of Luhrig slipped on basement steps at the Christian church this morning. She caught a heel, tore off a lift, and fell about three feet. Doctors set the bone and she returned to the turkey dinner with a broken wrist, already recovering from a recent arm injury.

Thomas Francis of Luhrig The Christian Church Dr. Henry

Punctual Pupils At Miss Ora Davis School

The following names show faithful attendance since Sept 11 at Miss Ora Davis' Factory school Ruthie McNeal Clara McNeal Elsie McNeal Margie McNeal Clarence McNeal Ernest McNeal Gladys Linton Rosy Linton Lulu Townsend Ava Townsend Dallas Townsend Winnie Hunter Forest Frazier Hobart Lee Hazel Lee Addie Lee Edith Blaine Laura Brooks Fred Brooks Forest Malone.

Ora Davis Factory Ruthie McNeal Clara McNeal Elsie McNeal Margie McNeal Clarence McNeal Ernest McNeal Gladys Linton Rosy Linton Lulu Townsend Ava Townsend Dallas Townsend Winnie Hunter Forest Frazier Hobart Lee Hazel Lee Addie Lee Edith Blaine Laura Brooks Fred Brooks Forest Malone

Social notes from Columbus visitors and locals

Miss Adah Beaton of Columbus visits Mrs. Chas. H. Welch. Miss Francis Angell visits Parkerburg and New Martinsville W Va. E C Burchfield and attorney G W Rose travel for business. Mrs. Foster and daughter from Tuscaloosa arrive for holidays. Mrs. Romine and Mrs. Shirkey visit Prof. Morton. A J Van Dyke of Albany accompanies his daughter Helen. Mrs. W W Brown from Albany shops. Mrs. Lefavor ill at home. Mike Quinlan's son born. Dr C L Jones in Columbus on business. Daisy Smith visits H D Henry, returns to Stewart. Will Merritt in Albany. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Finsterwald shop in Columbus.

G. W. Rose Glouster James Foster Tuscaloosa Alabama A. J. van Dyke Albany City Helen Mike Quinlan C. L. Jones Columbus Daisy Smith

Cole's Hot Blast Heaters Promises 35 Percent Coal Savings

Goldsberry markets Cole's Hot Blast Heaters claiming a 35 percent cut in coal bills. The unit is advertised as an energy efficient option for homes seeking lower fuel costs.

Cole Goldsberry

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