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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
2
The passage urges planning before actions and likens farming wisdom to health care. It stresses choosing proper soil and timing, preventing waste, and early intervention for tissue loss, promoting Scott's Emulsion as a remedy to nourish and rebuild the body.
Mrs J L Swett reports boarder Harry Hard left during the Ironworkers strike at Sugar Creek tipple, taking belongings and skipping a $4 50 board bill. Hard, from Titusville Pa, was last seen after 9 pm and the Titusville chief of police was asked to watch for him. Cole's Hot Blast Heaters advertised to save 35 percent of coal.
In the case State v Owens the jury found petit larceny for ninety pounds of wool taken from Link Fleming of Amesville. Evidence showed Owens acted from a spiteful grudge over Fleming killing a dog, his motive being spite rather than gain. His greatest trouble was in his-
The jurors returned a verdict in a plunder case involving a man who used a confidant, Asa Wemmer, to reveal the crime. A trap for Owens was nearly sprung by Sheriff Murphy on Sugar Creek as the defense failed to present evidence.
In State v LeGrand the jury finds John P LeGrand guilty of grand larceny for stealing copper wire from York Clay and Mining Co. Wire was later found at Hull Foster's in Athens in LeGrand's son’s possession. The defense argued wool ownership favored Dan Fleming but the jury rejected it. A new trial motion cites uncertain county location for the crime.
Judge Wood granted a new trial to the Breaker boys who were convicted of highway robbery after a witness’s perjury remark was made in view of the jury. The case is reset for December 27 with bonds of $1000 each and a special venire to assemble a new jury.
Manager John A. Rowan presided over a festive Elk Hotel dinner praised for tasteful table settings. The turkey feast and ample fixings impressed both outside guests and townfolk, continuing the establishment’s reputation for consistent quality.
Principal petitioner P B Lightfritz asks the Board of Commissioners to establish a new county road route in Waterloo Township near the B F Beckler farm and the scale hill area. The proposal seeks to vacate portions of the present road rendered useless by the new alignment and to follow the old road toward Sophia Young’s residence. Dec 20 1905.
An aged man’s diet and health are linked to longevity. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. Suitable for middle aged to older men. For sale by W. H. McKee Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
Stockholders of The First National Bank of Athens Ohio are notified of a meeting at the bank in Athens on Tuesday January 9 1905 from 9 am to 3 pm to elect directors for the ensuing year and handle any other business that may come before them.
Mine host F C Berry honored every employee with a new bill and a card reading A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He also received souvenirs from staff and will serve a fine New Year spread to guests and travelers on New Year’s Day.
At the Norris Dean home on McKinley avenue Rev T L Lowe united Henry Griffith and Grace Norris in marriage. Mrs Griffith is Mrs Dean’s sister. The couple will reside on McKinley avenue. J D Brown and wife left Thursday for Cincinnati to visit Mr and Mrs T J Davis.
The Probate Court receives Theodore Hawk's will dated March 7, 1902, naming widow Coretta Hawk as life beneficiary and Philip W. Hawk as heir and executor. After her death, real estate is valued at 1350 dollars less deductions for funeral and improvements with shares going to Mahala Eckley Lizzie Winger Edith Moore and Essie Woodruff. Executor to pay other heirs within specified terms. no bond required.
Notice to Teachers announces Elementary Certificate exams on the first Saturday of each month in Athens. High school and special certificates occur on the first Saturdays in September December March and June. Additional exams at Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster on the first Saturdays of May June and July. Boxwell exams scheduled in Athens and Glouster on the second Saturday in May. By order of the Examiners.
Notice that a petition was filed before the village council seeking vacation of 135 feet of Highland street east of lot 1954 in L. H. Clark's Addition Athens Ohio. Final action set for December 28, 1905. W. B. Golden, Clerk. Nov 16 1906.
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is a perfect digestant that digests food regardless of stomach condition. It promises relief from indigestion belching sour stomach and all stomach disorders and notes sale at Cline's Pharmacy.
A testimonial endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective for coughs and croup and suitable for children. Mr E A Humphreys of Alice, Cape Colony, says it wards off croup and colds and recommends it. Sold by W H McKee in Athens and Verona Clarke.
A health warning about beauty methods that injure the skin. The notice suggests avoiding harmful routines and cautions readers about dubious products like Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea marketed as painless beauty solutions.
Wanted by a prominent monthly magazine with large circulation a local representative to handle renewals and grow the subscription list in Athens and vicinity on a salary basis. Continuing interest from year to year in the business created. Experience desirable but not essential. Address Publisher box 59 Station O New York. Declaw.
Homer Severs a brakeman at John sons mine, Hocking, lost two fingers when his hand was crushed while coupling cars this morning. After initial care he rode to Athens where doctors amputated two fingers and dressed the hand. He will be off work for several weeks. For farm property exchanges, contact The Ohio Realty & Finance Co.
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