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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1909

Page

6

Marietta Men Backing Regional Interurban Railway Plan

Marietta leaders discuss building a fourteen mile interurban railway linking Marietta Athens Nelsonville and Glouster. Prominent locals B P Putnam and I A Bartlett join existing Carpenter franchise holders to push a project believed to be profitable due to regional traffic and resources. Construction may start soon with costs exceeding 450000 dollars.

Marietta Athens Nelsonville Glouster Meers Putnam Abrtlett

Athens Masonic Temple plans set after competition

The Ath one Masonic Temple board selected Lima architect Frank eee to draft preliminary plans for a four story building at College and Union. Matthews, after week of sessions, will prepare detailed floors including a banquet hall, lodge rooms, a ladies reception area, and a modern stage feature for initiatory work. The exterior measures 77 by 76 feet, sits back from Union Street, and will include an elevator with dormitory spaces and a gallery.

Athone Masonic Temple Company Frank Eee Lima College and Union Matthews Athie Heard Union Atreat Ae Ae Athens Masonic Fraternity

Dean's Ointment Promises Relief for Hives and Itch

Advertises Dean's Ointment as a cure for hives and itching without pain. Claims it ends discomfort from clothing contact and urges druggists to stock the remedy for obstinate cases.

Dean

Permits Issued for Wedding of Two Local Youths

A fragmentary notice records permits to wed for Michel Vaweht, aged 10, of Luh rly, and another local youth. The brief item appears in an unfinished OCR reading with repeated strings and unclear district names.

Michel Vaweht Luhrly

Notice to Teachers on Monthly Examinations Schedule

The monthly teachers examination will be held on the first Saturday that is not a legal holiday. If the first Saturday falls on a holiday the examination moves to the following working day. The examination dates vary with the calendar and are announced by the clerk D. C. Jackson.

D. C. Jackson

The Case of Giuseppe Vittori The Malian Earthquakes Tale

Giuseppe Vittori a Messina fruit merchant, loses his wife Natalina and children Antonia and Varina in the Messina earthquake. After days ashore and relief aid, he sails to America where his dead loved ones miraculously reappear to him aboard a New York pier, revived by a vision that tests his grief and faith.

American Dress Association Giuseppe Vitori Messina Sicily Natalina Antonia Varina Naples Vittori Sequlcher Antonio Regina Margherita Palermo Paples Orien New York America Mediterranean Atlantic Hallave Vitters Bay of New York Vitteri Antoelo Nateliya Sea District

City Council Faces Tight Budget and Street Plans

The Monday meeting saw Mayor Hedges report January receipts of 539 with 282 in fines and 57 in poll tax. Rollins remains jailed over a 209 fine as his health worries the attorney, while Meith Moss seeks 504.50 for grade changes on West Mulberry and Mill street sewer plans trigger a fresh start. A storm sewer district route is debated amid right of way and condemnation considerations, with engineers ordered to redraw plans and a district map.

Hedges HK. T. Rose L. Rollins Rollins Athens Rose Ll. A. Koons Meith Moss Common Pleas Ace Davis Miller Avenue Prigineer Reckler Mill Street Wolfe Morris Avenue Walfe Price Corer Hel Couneil Engineer Peckler Beltetter Vries FS. Roach Henry Zenner M. Patterson Peter Walsh Dy. Christman Asaln Praeinerr Teckler West Malbert Street John Kale Laniter Secoy & Prooria T. A Wy Fiarvey Chas Mariner J. B. Fu Athens Journal F. R. Beckler

Best of Kind in the Country Ladies Auxiliary Reception

Nelsonville Ohio February 2 The Y M A Sunday afternoon men meeting is the most popular service for men in this section with good speakers each week J E Vittum chief car inspector Hocking Valley railroad spoke on Helping the Weak urging strong men to aid weaker brothers The Woman's Auxiliary met with Mrs J M Hyde presiding and prepared a program for the group The auxiliary will host a reception for the Board of Education Friday February 5 Prof C M Copeland Athens will speak with music from Charles B Poston and the Sisson Family Orchestra

Ladies' Auxiliary Nelsonville J. E B. Vit ‘Um Hocking Valley Railroad Hocking Valley Colubes Vittum Woman's Auxiliary Association J. M. Hyde Theers Board of Education of C. M. Copeland Athens

Secret of Long Life Promised By French Scientist

A French scientist claims a blood based secret of longevity, with Electric Timers touted as prolonging life, enriching vitality, and rebuilding nerve cells. W. M. Rheemag of Castine Maine says Electric Hilters cured his kidney trouble after months of blight, as advertised by McKee's Drugstore.

W. M. Rheemag Hilters McKee's

Church Services Notice for Feb 7 by Rev J A Jame

Church of Christ announces services on February 7 with Bible School at 9 50 AM preaching and communion at 4 30 AM Christian Endeavor at 6 PM led by Charles Bradfield and Teachers Training Class Saturday at 7 PM All are invited to attend

Church of Christ J. A. Jame Ible School Christian Endeavor Charles Bradfield

Death of W. W. Law Reported in Rocky Point Va

The obituary notes the death of W. W. Law brother of Mrs. Dr. W. Law of the city. The record corrects the location to Rocky Point Virginia not West Virginia. Protracted meetings continue at Balots Church in Cha nee Coy. Mrs Swoomey and Bradleys visit Lt. Shields family. Various local visits and relocations follow including John Rivera in Athens and Oliver Welling at home on ConVerse street.

W. W. Law Swoomey Little Som Bradley PD. Shields Migedwoodhire Oliver Welling ConVerse Street L. D. Shielda Athens Willian McArthur Worthing Chauncey

Not deterred by cold weather in marriage licenses

Probate Judge Lynch processed licenses all day despite cold. office heated only in auditor's room. Swains crowded the cold office as couples sought licenses. Names include Ray Jones and Bessie Holland from Nelsonville and Athens respectively, among others from Floodwood Chauncey Columbus Wilmington and Jacksonville.

Lynch Walker Ray KR. Jones Carpenter Nelsonville Bessie Holland Athens Charlies L. Cullison Miner Edna ER. Jones Floodwood John Tippie Farmer Addie Leffler Chauncey William A. Raucabotam Columbus Zina Maston Near Clell Campbell Wilmington Naoma Lee Jacksonville

Marietta Operator Plans Wildcat Wells in Meigs County

George A. Metaughlin a Marietta area oil operator has leased several hundred acres in Meigs County near Harrisonville. He intends to move his operations from Otsego to a new field after success in the local oil felry and plans thorough tests on the new tract, believing favorable ground conditions indicate good oil prospects.

Zanesville Ohio George A. Metaughlin Otsego Marietta Meigs County Harrionville Melaughlin Eld Harrisonville Melangilin

Violinist John Mizey to Join Yeonae Mason Recital

Managers announce Mr John Mizey will appear with Edward Yeonae Mason for the program next Wednesday night. Mr Hicey will play two violin numbers adding depth to the performance.

Edward Yeonae Mason John Newman Lizey Hicey

Farm butchering methods and equipment review

Practical guidance on humane safe hog butchering at home farms. Describes arch and scalding pans, sheet metal cookers, and shelter options. Emphasizes selecting healthy hogs, checking for tuberculosis, and achieving proper scalding temperatures around 170 degrees for large hogs and 140 to 180 for smaller animals.

Points For the Horseman Teach the horse to respond to the word

The text argues teaching a horse to stall at a cue, back on command, and walk with a good gait. It warns against overreliance on lines, notes horses remember trained cues, and notes the horse is a poor guesser hindered by driver language and profanity.

Blanket For Horse Comfort After Long Drives

A horse blanket should be ready after a hard drive to prevent chilling and potential lung trouble. Leaving a horse uncovered in cold wind has caused many cases that vets cannot cure.

Daily Schedule Note Excluding Sundays

Daily schedule shows program at 12 55 and pa 1 52 with Sunday excluded.

Receiver appointed for Chickasaw Bank Co

Ed F assistant cashier of Fleet Nat Bank Celina was named receiver of the Chickasaw Bank Co of Chickasaw Ohio. Suit by Prosecuting Journey Roemer on behalf of Chickasaw citizens claims the bank was insolvent when Butler Manufacturing Co of Columbus sold it.

Celina Ed F Fleet Nat Bank of Celina Chickasaw Bank Pany Chickasaw Roemer Butler Manufacturing Pany Columbus

Old Dorm Cials Organize for Self Government

The Old Detroit dormitory group met with Mrs. Hunter on Monday to organize for self government. Four officers were elected: Miss Pake as president, Miss Edwards as vice president, Miss Phillips as treasurer, and Lorn as secretary. The movement mirrors similar student efforts at nearby Boyd for mutual aid within the university.

de Tory Hunter Corsa Pake Dent Eowards Miss Phillips Lorn Boyd

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