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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1904
Page
4
Hollis Johnson Seeks Common Pleas Judge Nomination
A Gallia county candidate Hollis Johnson seeks the common pleas judge nomination to succeed H W Coultrap whose term ends next winter. The article notes uncertainty over Coultrap’s renomination and praises Jolson as a strong rival. The piece weaves national and local political commentary with outdated dispatch language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Johnson
Gallia County
Common Pleas
H.W. Coultrap
Village finances found in order by state examiner
State examiner W W Walker reports Athens village receipts from taxes properly accounted for with one exception the cigarette tax portion not disbursed by the county auditor. Expenditures approved by council and village finances deemed economical. Bonded debt $130 800 as of War ending March 2008. Village clerk Mr Golden commended for neat records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Walker
Athens
Guilbert
Walker
Golden
Fifty Diplomas Reported for O T R C Enrollment
Enrollment for O T R C diplomas lags behind last year though Athens county may again lead the state. Canaan Waterloo and Carthage townships lead in last year’s enrollments with about fifty names so far. One hundred or more are eligible but have not reported. Township secretaries urged to act promptly to ensure diplomas are filled and issued to those who paid four year fees and studied the required books. Last year delays caused some to miss diplomas. they will be issued this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Banner County
Canaan
Waterloo
Carthage
Leather Tooling Revival Guides Simple Style and Practice
The article outlines two suitable leather tooling designs in a German revival of an old art. It describes necessary tools, moisture preparation, and careful pressure to create raised designs on calf leather, recommending pale shades to avoid staining and emphasizing patience for novices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Timely Sucor Saved His Life
Weaver Bobo nearly died in a well near Angell Ridge when the rope failed at 25 feet as water filled the shaft after a recent blast. His cries went unheard until his family found him standing in waist-deep water, numb with cold, and he was rescued after a strenuous effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver Bobo
Angell Ridge
Bobo
Obituaries and Local Notices from Belpre Area
Charles Danfee died January 28 after weeks of pneumonia. Wife cared for him, many friends mourn his loss. Ethel Dunfee left her New England school to return home due to her father's illness. Mary A. Stone visited Belpre schools. Emma White plans time with Aunt Mrs. John Morrison. Mary A. Doty nurses her brother Robert Daugherty’s family during measles. Perry Fox bought Mrs. De Camp’s house in Coolville for 1000 dollars. Mrs. T. W. Jones recently visited Mrs. Forester. Archie Danfee and Calvin Russell helped catch a barge during high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Danfee
Ethel Dunfee
New England
Mary A. Stone
Belpre
Perry Fox
de Camp
Coolville
T. W. Jones
Forester
Archie Danfee
Calvin Russell
Local Notes: Visitors and Illness Reported Around Stewart
Miss Mabel Mills of Stewart hosted relatives. Rome Richardson of Columbus visited his parents. William Beebe returned from Washington. Mrs. Robert Davis of Ireland stayed with Mrs. Isabel Blair. Lorenzo Russell recovers from a serious illness. Mrs. Theodore Rowell visited Nelsonville. George Baker ill with typhoid near Stewart. Ray Merrill from North Dakota visited his mother. Stella Ladd attended a meeting at Qualer. Rev. G. Russell preached at the G. A. R. hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Mills
Stewart
Rome Richardson
Columbus
Harvey Richardson
William Beebe
Washington
Robert Davis
Ireland
Isabel Blair
Lorenzo Russell
Theodore Rowell
Nelsonville
George Baker
Pennsylvania
Ray Merrill
North Dakota
Joan Welch Jr
Mires Stella Ladd
Qualer
G. Russell
G. A. R. Hall
Local Socials and Church Services Noted Across Town
Miss Mayme Watkins visited Miss Iva Albaugh in Mineral on Thursday. Dumaree spent Friday evening in Athens. Miss Captalin Sanders hosted friends Friday night. The reading circle met at Sidney Watkins’s home Saturday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Quick spent Sunday in Mineral. Miss Rosalie Beckler of Athens visited Monday evening. Rev Hysell of Marsfield preached at the church Sunday to both morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Watkins
Iva Albaugh
Mineral
Dumaree
Athens
Captalin Sanders
Reading
Sidney Watkins
Elmer Quick
Rosalie Beckler
Hysell of
Marsifield
Fay Cline in Critical Condition as Pneumonia Strikes Albany
In Albany Fay Cline eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Cline is very low with pneumonia. Reported measles cases appear in the vicinity while the F B quarterly meeting was held here Friday through Sunday conducted by Rev Frey of the local church. Delegates from other churches attended and visitors include Miss Lulu Chase of Mt Union and Miss Lucy Jack visiting relatives in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Ed Vorhes and daughter Ethel were in Albany last week calling on friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Cline
Everett Cline
Frey
Chanrel
Lulu Chase
Mt. Union
Albany Friends
Lucy Jack
Nelsonville
Ed Vorhes
Ethel
Albany
Local Notes From Beebe Community
Miss Bertie Cook returned home after medical treatment in Athens. Miss Beatrice Finsterwald of Athens visited relatives here. Miss Pauline Patten of Ireland visited her mother Mrs Elmina Frost. Several locals including H A Cook Owen Beebe Ellsworth Gruey and A H Montgomery are sick. Reverend Ottice Martin led meetings at Junley last week. Arthur Frost, recently back from Champagne County, traveled with cousin Orville Frost. Mrs Fred Payne of Marietta guest here last week. Ed Rebee of Chillicothe visited relatives here. Arthur Finsterwald attended the play Human Heart at Athens Friday night. Mrs Lewis Harra is seriously ill and Miss Iva Montgomery has tonsillitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Cook
Athens
Beatrice Finsterwald
Pauline Patten
Ireland
Elmina Frost
H. A. Cook
Owen Beebe
Ellsworth Gruey
A. H. Montgomery
Ottice Martin
Junley
Arthur Frost
Champagne County
Orville Frost
Fred Payne
Marietta
Ed, Rebee
Chillicothe
Arthur Finsterwald
Lewis Harra
Iva Montgomery
Plants in living rooms the harmless air allies say
A writer in American periodical argues plants indoors are not harmful. They absorb carbon dioxide by day and release oxygen, a negligible amount is needed by plants themselves. Sleepless rooms may see slight oxygen use at night, but not harmful, as plants resume assimilation with sunrise.
Local Residents See Activity Across Athens Area
Jim Howard Ruben Sayre Levi Sprague and Dave Woodruff visited Athens on business Saturday. Mrs John Mears and children returned to Gallipolis Friday after a protracted visit. Miss Jennie Sprague attended the lecture in Athens Friday evening. Clarence Sanders was in Chauncey on business Saturday. A party from Oregon and Bailey Ridge attended a meeting here Saturday evening. Clara Wilson of Trimble visited relatives here over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Howard
Ruben Sayre
Levi Sprague
Dave Woodruff
Athens
John Mears
Ciallipolis
Jennie Sprague
Clarence Sanders
Chauncey
Oregon
Bailey Ridge
Clara Wilson
Trimble
Millinery Department Cleared as Cleanout Bargains Hit
J D Raw Co announces abrupt millinery shutdown with drastic price cuts. Untrimmed hats 10 cents, trimmed hats 59 cents, ornaments and buckles five cents, chiffon 20 cents, tips 10 cents, velvet corners 5 cents, plumes half price, ribbons 18 cents, muslin and tule yardage all cents. Sale runs two weeks to February 15, then remaining stock to auction. Dress goods and silks also deeply discounted. Sample requests welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hutter Scotch Butter Scotch Recipe Steps
Boil three pounds of sugar with one quarter pound butter and a little water to dissolve the sugar. Add half a teaspoon cream of tartar and lemon extract just before removing from heat. Pour into buttered tins, cool partly, mark into lengths, and wrap each piece in oiled paper.
Athens Faces Growth with Expanding School Needs
Public schools report record enrollment and expect at least one hundred additional pupils compared to three years ago. Athens, an educational center, plans more classroom space as growth continues. Ohio University supports two schools and plans a third, easing facilities concerns amid broad approval for a new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio University
Probate Notice of Final and Second Accounts in Athens County
Probate Judge of Athens County announces accounts filed with suspension for exceptions until February 20 at 10 o clock. Executors and guardians include Harvey Burch first and final for George W. Burch. Charlotte Barrows seventh and final for William J. Barrows. Charles E. Zarley administrator for J. S. Robinson. Nora Light guardian for Wesley Greyfogle second account. L M Dorsey guardian for Catherine Gabriel fourth and final. R R Kearns administrator for David Beasley second. A W Lynch, Probate Judge, February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
A. Mm. Harvey
Burch
George W. Burch
Charlotte Barrows
William J. Barrows
Charles E. Zarley
J. 5. Robinson
Nora Light
Wesley Greyfogle
L.M. Dorsey
Catherine Gabriel
R. R. Kearns
David Beasley
A. W. Lynch
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