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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1909

Page

2

Marshfield and Her Business Interests in Waterloo Township

Marshfield sits on the B and O line in Waterloo township and hosts the Marshfield Baglen newspaper. The piece highlights local business leaders including L Hawk J O Imes W G Ferguson J S Herron Dr G E Pedigo N Minear Dr J C Coleman and others, praising advertising and community development. It notes the Marshfield Telephone Co and local merchants Barron and Davis Lewellen and the Shannon family, with Miner and Dixon in trade, plus school leadership by Prof W E Gibbs and local public roles.

Marshitel Waterloo Township Marshfield Baglie Weekly Eagle Marshfield Athens County Citronere i Thien Dlue Athens Zaleski Coleman Mary. Hawk St. Lewis Vive W. 8. Ferguson Lulu W. E. Gibbs W. &. Gibbs Southern Ohio Gibbs

Local residents engage in social visits and horse trade

Mr Chandler of West Chester buys horses from Tom Scott M N Linscott B E Cunningham Tom Godfrey and Fred Johnson to be carred at Belpre on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs George Hueston visited the Carnes home. Mrs T Watson visited her father at Antioch. Several attended Charlies Atkinson funeral at Torch. Russell Frost business call at Thorp home. Dutten called at Nolands. Myrtle Russell stayed with Susie Linscott. John Dutton weekend with Arthur Cornes. G K Thorp rode to Parkersburg for his sick daughter Carrie. Job Moore and son Clarence visited Mrs William Wilcoxon. Geo McNamee and children Angeline and Alfred at Milton Corne. G P Russell to Little Heking.

Mr. Chandler West Chester Tom Scott M. N. Linscott Cunningham Tom Godfrey Fred Johnson Belpre George Hueston William Carnes T. Watson P. Dufer Antioch Charlies Atkinson Russell Frost G. K. Thorp Dutten H. Nolands Myrtle Russell Susie Linscott John Dutton Arthur Cornes Parkersburg Carrie Job Moore Clarence William Wilcoxon Geo. McNamee Angeline Alfred Milton Corne G. P. Russell Hecking

Pure Blood Means Strength Promises Vital Power

Nyal's Hot Springs Blood Medicine claims to boost vital power by giving pure blood. Priced at $1.00, it is sold exclusively by Henderson-Crider Drug Co. at location 2-1612.

Nyal Hot Springs Henderson-Crider Drug CO

Pastor as a Baseball Umpire in Cotton States League

Rev H L Otis may umpire summer Cotton States league games after accepting the position. President Merrill approved his application following satisfactory recommendations and appointed him to the star. He hails from Greensboro Alabama and formerly starred in college baseball.

H. L. Otis Merrill Greensboro Ala

Flying Machine Mace Opens 1000 KM France Race

The international aviation event in France sets a 20 kilometer circle course for heavier than air machines not limited to continuous flight. If multiple machines finish the distance the fastest wins 5000 dollars and the representing club receives 2000 dollars.

France

Tucker's Case Before Army Retiring Board

Chicago February 15 Colonel William F. Tucker paymaster general of the lake department stands before the army retiring board. His wife, daughter of General John A Logan, seeks his dismissal and denies honorable retirement. Mrs Tucker and Mrs Logan claim misconduct. Tucker alleges abandonment and divorce actions follow.

Chicago William F. Tucker Army Tucker Department of the Lakea John A. Logan Logan Philippines

Senate hearing to discuss Dean bill on wet cities

In Columbus Ohio a hearing before the senate temperance committee on the Dean bill to exempt cities voting wet from county local option elections will draw a large audience. The session in the senate chamber expects leaders of the Anti Saloon League and figures from Portsmouth and Zanesville among others. Local liberal representatives have not announced their participants.

Columbus Senate Temperance Committee Senate Anti-Saloon League Judge Blair Portsmouth William Miller Zanesville

National Civic Federation Plans Council of Uniform State Legislation

The federation announces a committee led by John Hays Hammond to organize a council of 100 representative men in each state. Members include Alton B. Parker Myron T. Herrick David R. Francis Curtis Guild Jr Herman Ridder Bruce Haldeman Victor Rosewater Clark Howell and James Lynch. The aim is uniform state laws through coordinated state organizations.

New York National Civic Federation John Hays Hammond Alton B. Parker Myron T. Herrick Ohio David R. Francis Missouri Curtis Guild, Jr Massachusetts Herman Ridder

CLINE'S Hot Chocolate Delights Gather Local Fans

For real pleasure, patrons seek CLINE'S rich hot chocolates praised as a favorite local treat. The shop offers a cozy spot for enjoying a warm beverage, attracting customers seeking comfort and a nostalgic cafe experience.

Dr Humphreys Specifics and Multilingual Directions

An item from Humphreys Homacomedicine Co presents directions for Vietle Five Languages English German Spanish Portuguese and French. The notice lists availability from New York address Witoe dud Low Streesm with a focus on homeopathic remedies.

Humphreys’ Homacomedicine CO Low Streesm New York

Clarendon Hotel at Sea Breeze Destroyed by Fire

Fire swept through the Clarendon Hotel at Sea Breeze Florida destroying the wooden structure and ten adjoining cottages. All 215 guests were evacuated safely as wind shifts hampered suppression and a biting incident occurred with a hotel clerk. The hotel was valued at about 200000 dollars and insured for roughly forty percent.

Clarendon Sea Breeze Fla Florida Kla H. R. Rochersperger

Legislature Resumes Three-Week Ohio Session Today

The Ohio general assembly reconvenes after a January recess for a tight three week session. Governor Harmon pushes a state taxation board to replace current public service property assessments and value equalization plans. Penitentiary issues and the general finance bill are also key items for swift committee action.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly Harmon House Senate Ritter

Brother shot by sister during staged burglary

In Huntington West Virginia on February 15 a man posing as a burglar to scare his younger sister caused a disturbance in a chicken coop. The girl grabbed a shotgun and fired killing him.

Huntington W. Va Tony Blair

On to Washington Taft Leaves Cincinnati for Canal Conference

President elect Taft and Mrs Taft depart Cincinnati at noon for Washington to review the Panama Canal engineering report. They will present the report to Taft at the White House and confer with President Roosevelt and Senator Knox during the stay.

Taft Cincinnati W. Hi. Taft Washington Panama Mr. Taft White House Roosevelt Knox

Ice shifts sink flotilla of fishermen at Lake Erie

A party of fishermen and their dogs were carried out into Lake Erie when a shifting wind set the ice in motion. Rescue teams saved all except Josiah Gatusky and his dog, who are presumed lost as the ice was thin and rotten.

Buffalo N. Y Lake Erie Josiah Gatusky

Duel ends in justifiable homicide verdict in Milton

In Milton Florida a duel between Frank Fleming and Robert Penton excitable planters ended with Fleming dead. The coroner's jury ruled Penton acted in justifiable homicide.

Pensacola Fla Milton Frank Fleming Robert Penton Penton Fleming

Gasoline Stove Explosion Kills Baby in Stairway

In East St. Louis on February 15 Alvey Van Avery, owner of a house, had a gasoline stove explode. The flaming stove rolled down stairs striking three women and a baby at the bottom. The baby died and the women were badly injured.

East St. Louis Alvey van Avery

Taft to be made a Mason at sight by Ohio Masons

Charles Hoskinson, grand master of Ohio Masons, offers the rare honor to President Elect William Howard Taft to be made a Mason at sight. Taft accepts and will return to Cincinnati February 18 for the ceremony witnessed by a distinguished group of Masons. Only one prior instance exists in Ohio Masonry history, in 1802.

Ohio Springfield Taft

Waukasey Corn Cure Ad By Henderson-Crider Drug Co

Local ad promotes Waukeazy Corn Cure claiming relief and easy walking for sufferers. Henderson-Crider Drug Co markets the product with a brief call to see it.

Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer praised as family education aid

Readers urged to obtain sample copies from the Enquirer Company Cincinnati Ohio to evaluate a non sectarian weekly that guides home life finances children and moral living. The paper is marketed as the cleanest best family weekly with practical advice for fathers mothers and children.

Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer Chas. T. Russell Enquirer Company Cincinnati

Heroes Rise From Sea Peril In Call For Help

In a sea peril tale the message C D Q is sent and heard across ships and ports. The alert spurs swift rescue as crews risk all on fog covered waves. Names Ruspini Sealby Rawson and Mets are hailed as brave figures in enduring maritime heroism known to endure beyond earth.

Cap Ruspini Sealby Rawson J. A. Mets New York Times

Stock advances spread across towns and companies

Saturday saw gains for stocks in Bremen Crossenville Eureka Fairfield Junction City Kochensparger Raccoon and West Rushville M Morrison Co added Sugar Grove Mindietown Liberty Amanda and Rutland Mutual to its board The Rutland Mutual is a Meigs county organization The Liberty company's headquarters are in Chillicothe Saturday's quotations follow

Bremen Crossenville Eureka Fairfield Junction City Kochensparger Raccoon West Rushville M. Morrison & Co Sugar Grove Mindietown Liberty Amanda Rutland Mutual Meigs County Liberty Company Chillicothe Eres Company Mny Kesevel Amber Amt Aoe Aurong Cacs Vc Baltiimore Falls Flagdale Franklin Jackson Kenyon Laurel Creek Maxville McLamey Middletown Mt Pleasant New Ideal Purvis- Turner Radcliffe Rushville Rushcreek Ee Velivoaeteeeivseveee Saffell Schmeltzer Somerset Shawnee Studertown Square Deal Union West Point Windsor

Henderson Caider’s Public Drug Store Ad

Our Drug Store presents itself as a helpful public server offering exactly what doctors prescribe. The message invites customers to compare and trust the service. Salsify is described as a wild plant in Greece, Dalmatia, Italy and Algeria with cultivation noted in southern France since the 1500s.

Henderson-Caider's Greece Dalmatia Italy Algeria Oliver de Serres France

Athens Markets Report From The Messenger

Markets section shows producers and wholesale prices for eggs poultry butter and fresh produce. It lists items such as turkeys dressed and live chickens and notes several price figures and general market terms from Ohio produce dealers.

Ohio Produce Company Iccac Grace Country

Memberton- Qpidyr Aaya Kidney Liver Support Pill

A 60c bottle of Memberton Qpidyr Aaya claims to expel uric acid for kidney bladder and liver health. Sold with a guarantee to do you good. Listed product code 21512.

Nyall

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. Hawk Ith Mawk Mr. Hawk A.thens County Marchfield Hawk Allison Imes J. O Ties Andrew Silarria W. G. Ferguson Pergison Mr. Ferguson J. S. Merron J. S. Herron Mr. Herron Pedigo E.G Peligo York Township Carbondale Nelsonville Starling Medical College Inez Wilkes Frank Wilkes Pension Department Washington, D.C Marshfield Telephone Company N. Minear Mr. Minear N. K E. McClure R. L Carmichael R. L. Carmichael R. L. Carmichael Jr Jackson County W. M. Dixon Dixon Luhrig Anna McVay Albany Barron & Davis A. &. Lewellen A. KE. Lewellen Mr. Lewellen J. C. Coleman Marshfield, Ohio DR. S&s. E. G. Pedigo Harmony Hill Dean Bill Cline Humphreys Pere Theon Peileta AP Ugista BIS Hotel Taft A Mason The Athens National Bank Athens, Ohio W. N. Alderman H. D. Henry Fred L. Alderman Saeee Memberton Qpidyr Aaya Cee
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