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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
3
The miners end the Scale Committee talks with a warlike stance and refuse to accept the operators proposal. They announce 3 million dollars on hand and plan to raise 2.5 million by April 1 as the current scale expires, signaling a potential historic strike. The Enquirer notes the convention adjourned sine die with no hint of renewed talks.
The will of Sarah B Hill of New England leaves 175 dollars to M N Linscott and 200 to Lewis A Hill. Hattie L Ogg receives 400, Lucy Poston 200, and Austin Hill 200, with the balance split among the four. Made January 10, 1906 in presence of James W Wilson and Orson Lewis. M N Linsrott appointed administrator with the will annexed, bond 1200 with D H Edwards and A L Johnson as sureties. Personal property valued at about 1900 dollars. From Saturday's Daily Messenger.
Dr. Eber D. McKinley of Atlanta and Miss Effie L. Howard of this city were united in marriage on Wednesday evening in Indianapolis. McKinley, a former Ohio University and Owens College of Delaware graduate, has practiced medicine in Atlanta since completing his Indianapolis Medical College degree two years ago. They will reside in Atlanta.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the remedy for scrawny infants. It claims fat stores aid comfort and nerve protection, portraying fat babies as happy and well nourished while urging readers to request a free sample.
An advertising notice proclaims a liver tonic to cure jaundice symptoms and poor digestion. It emphasizes bile buildup, headaches, stomach pain, dizziness, and malaria-like complaints, claiming no salts or pills are needed. The tone urges a tonic as the remedy.
Gentle liver tonic advertised as purifying blood renewing appetite and nerves aiding digestion and kidney function. Promoted as a true medicine for sick livers and kidneys with 25 cent packages at all dealers in medicines.
In Marietta the jury in the Court of Common Pleas January Term 1906 found Edgar Uhl not guilty of first degree murder. Clerk Crawford read the verdict at 4 22 pm and Judge Jones discharged Uhl after the crowd cheered and his sister was comforted by Eddie Uhl.
Outline of the Louisville Home Coming Week June 13 to 17 with reception and welcome day Foster Day Daniel Boone Day Greater Kentucky Day and Until We Meet Again. Notables include Henry Watterson David R. Francis Adlai E Stevenson and others. Civic and military parade planned with county headquarters in the Armory.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is praised for curing female illnesses with free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. A Bradford Pennsylvania woman testifies a tumor disappeared after following guidance, saying the remedy is the best in the world and free to all seeking help.
Monday's Daily Messenger notes visits and acquaintances across towns. W H Parker of Beverly stayed with J H Cline. Frank Davis of Albany and J T Callahan of Gallipolis visited Athens on business. Blanche Johnson of Hebbardsville stayed with Jennie Bean. Martha Elize Roe of Mansfield returned home due to her mother’s illness. Harry Graham, Bell Telephone worker from Newark, returned home for a week with his parents.
The Supreme Court affirms lower court rulings requiring Merchants and Miners Bank of Nelsonville to pay $7,000 in back taxes to Athens County. The issue was whether the bank could offset its debt against municipal bonds. the court held it could not, so taxes on the bonds must be paid. The county treasurer was represented by A. E. Price. the bank by Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell.
Doing Great Work, Ward Arkansas January 29 special reports from the West claim cures of kidney disease by Dodd's Kidney Pills. J W Waggoner testifies the pills restored his kidneys and bladder after other medicines failed, urging the sick to try Dodd's Kidney Pills as the remedy for Bright's Disease and related ailments.
Hannah A. Chalfant was granted guardianship of six minor children of T N Choalfant to enable them to receive a Civil War pension. Children aged three to sixteen are involved.
Lon Barnes and Jet Brown spent Sunday visiting Nelsonville, meeting local residents and enjoying the day in town.
Mrs. Nettie Hanning starts an eight room home on the McCole lot West Carpenter Street. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Coe move into a near finished Lancaster Street residence. Eugene Williams grades a Lancaster lot for future building. Mrs. Ellen Boring remodels a tenant dwelling on West Carpenter Street with a front porch. Thomas Ward builds a five room frame house in Fairview Addition and plans another. Harry J. Campbell sells two Fairview Lots and a six room house to McKinstry and Parker and arranges material for a two story business house near Edward Francis blacksmith shop. The C R Sheldon homestead on West State Street, sold to Charles Beverage, is modernized with new foundation porch and addition.
Prof J C Fowler reports on county school district audits with Auditor Walker. York township and Buechtel village show poor record keeping, irregular expenditures, and improper warrants. Other districts like Nelonville and Troy township receive commendations for good records. Reforms include economy, reduced warrants, and bonds under statute 2834a. Harry Kelley returns from Cincinnati visit.
Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Lowe, pastor of the Christian church, leaves today for Springfield to lead a three week revival for the Church of Christ. While away, Rev. Guy will preach tomorrow morning and Dr. Elson in the evening, with capable speakers filling the pulpit locally.
Carl J. Hibbard, head machinist at the Oscar Lear Automobile Works in Columbus, is visiting friends in Athens for a few days. He is known for his skilled work in automobile machinery and is spending time with local acquaintances during the brief stay.
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