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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1909

Page

3

Local residents visit Athens on various business matters

William Shilling of Grove City and M Murray of Greenfield visit Athens for business. J C Gillett and Jesse Finsterwald travel to Columbus and Cincinnati on short trips. Mrs Juned and Mrs Pickering visit relatives in Columbus and Glewster. Abner Juniper and C W Juniper of Nelsonville are Athens visitors. George Moss undergoes appendectomy in Columbus and recovers. Alice Jordan of Middleport calls on his brother. State President William Green and District President John Moore attend U I M W A business in Athens.

James Day Chauncey Athens Lottridge Charles Day William Green Coshocton John Moore Rendville

Mrs. A. R. Hunsicker Returns from Glouster Visit

Mrs. A. R. Hunsicker has just come back from Glouster after a two week stay as the guest of Miss Jennie Theophlius.

A. R. Hunsicker Glouster Jennie Theophlius

Notable Local Visitors And Departures In Brief

Mr J K Bush of Detroit and his father W S Bush arrived here with W S Bush slowly improving from illness. Prof M Copeland travels to Pittsburg for Smoky City alumni Ohio University banquet. Mrs John Joyce and Varian go to Columbus to visit sisters. Mrs Huscelle Pontfield and Prank return from Chillicothe after visiting F Bari De Weese. Mayor Ben McKinney of Marietta alights en route home from Columbus after Ohio Associated Dailies meeting. Post office Inspector J F Oldfields departs for Denver summoned as witness. accompanied by his son. Mr and Mrs James D Brown depart for Cincinnati to visit T J Davis, later journeying to Mexico for a monthlong tour. J W Brooks travels to Columbus to visit relatives. will escort Mrs Brooks home after Columbus hospital operation recovery.

Ben McKinney Marietta Columbus Ohio Associated Dailies Post Office J F. Oldfields Denver Col

Pipes and Cigars

Henderson Crider's advertises a smokers' department with a focus on supplying pipes and cigars and invites customer satisfaction. The ad lists the store as a source for tobacco goods and includes the phone number 2 1712.

Henderson-Crider’s

Lydia E. pinkham vegetable compound touted as cure all

Advertised letters from Louisville and Adrian claim Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured severe female troubles and avoided operations. Testimonies from Mrs. Sam and Lena V. Henry praise its effectiveness and note decades of reported success.

Louisville Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Sam Fourth St Louisville, Ky Adrian Lydia F. Pinkham Lena V. Henry Lydia E. V Pinkham

Local court fines after Sunday Canaanville fight

In Canaanville a melee last Sunday left Landlord Kite with a broken leg. William Mulligan Jack Aitken and David Patterson were fined five dollars and costs for quarreling. Patterson faced assault and battery charges and a concealed weapon count. He pleaded guilty to carrying a revolver amid threats. Bonds of two hundred dollars were set for each.

Canaanville Squire Rose Wiilliam Mulligan Jack Aitken David Patterson Squire Mulligan Aiken Patterson

Real Estate Transfers in Athens and Nearby Townships

A series of property transfers across Athens Township and surrounding towns lists parties such as Dailey, Culver, Knowlton, White, Free, Beaton, and others with lots and parcels transferred for various sums. Notices include Owens, Ames, Bern, Carthage, Dover, Lee, Rome, Troy townships and villages like Albany Glouster Trimbie Nelsonville. Local residents are noted with related social updates and minor community events.

Athens Township Sarah KE. Dailey Mattie Culver Athens McKinstry & Parker George KE. Knowlton WW. B. Lawrence Nelle White Nellie White Arlinn M. Freebuult Christina Beaton George A. Beaton Hiner Steward Levi Coen Harney Poon Fred Webb Barney Poon Thomas J. Terrold Henry O Bkness Alexander Clinton Fr. Dixon Llengy Pranklin Ames W. W. Donaldson J. BK. Howard Bern Wells Ohio State Lathrope Carthage W. N. Winters Corn Nash Bowers A. Kloyd Jones KE. Il Isenhart H. HW. Isenhart BE. Myers Dover Township M. R. Leonard Mason A. Koward S. A Lee Township Sarah Bo. Dailey Mattle Culver Albany Sylvester Luckett

Castoria ad copy for infants and children

An old advertisement promotes Castoria as the familiar remedy for infants and children. It highlights that the product bears the signature likeness and has long been trusted by parents for gentle stomach and digestion support.

Not Particular. Luncheon remarks spark judging glare

An elderly spinster at a ladies luncheon criticizes a laudatory article about Mme. Calre as insufficiently discriminating. She insists only discriminating praise counts, while Mme. Cake dismisses the complaint, saying flatters are good enough. Washington S12.

Mme Calre Mme. Cake Washington

Household remedy in early ads features Dr Thomas’s Kelectric Oil

A fragment from an old paper promotes cures for diverse ailments as a universal household remedy. It touts cures for infants and adults alike, listing a mother’s sore throat, a grandmother’s lameness, and daily bumps, all backed by Dr Thomas’s Ke lectric Oil.

Baby Willie Mama Grandma Thomas Sloan Sloan's Price, Be., Inc Earl S. Sloan Boston Mass

Hamley’s Run Oil Company Forms In Lancaster

The Hamley’s Run Oil Company was incorporated with 50000 capital stock. Incorporators include Samuel DuBois of Chillicothe W F O Gara Dr A T Barton T C C Stevenson and L B Huff of Lancaster. Headquarters will be in Lancaster with leases on 1800 acres along the Hocking Valley railroad south of Nelsonville. The sight adjoins Standard Oil holdings where five wells are pumping within half a mile.

Hamley’s Run Oil Gas Co Samuel DuBois Chillicothe W. F. O'Gara A. T. Barton T. C C. Stevenson L. B. Huff Lancaster Hocking Valley Railroad Nelsonvile Standard Old Company Standard Hinmley’s Crowsenville Company Lewer Windsor Company Morgan County Kochenspargeer Company Bremen Auditorium J. T. Pyle J. A. Donnelly F. P. Childs New Lexington F. P. Kients Glouster J. M. Grege Thurston Crown L. J. Huddle Bremen Edmund Clark & Son Perry County Gas, Ol & Fuel Co

A Dress for the Little Man No 770 Childs Russian Blouse

A dress pattern for a boy's Russian blouse in sizes 2 to 6 years. The year size uses 1% yards of 44 inch material. Shown in checked gingham and adaptable to pique linen or galeten. A belt of material or leather may be worn at the waist. Pattern mailed from The Messenger office for cents in silver or stamps.

Simple protective apron pattern for home use

A busy housewife or the aman with little duties at home can make a protective apron as pictured. The pattern fits three sizes and uses linen, gingham, holland or percale with generous pockets and wide sleeves. A medium size needs 44% yards of 16 inch material.

Cingham Percale Mendgenner Office

Traveler Quotes on Business in Fragmented Script

Fragmented lines show a traveler dialogue about business slowdown and tending to a fling. The readable text captures a casual exchange with phrases about stopping work to handle another matter. No clear names or places are present.

Cleric, critic, and curious price judge in Kansas City

A fragmented note references a Clivage professor and a man who studies menus, prices, and a talisman against female critics. The Kansas City Star tone hints at commentary on money concerns and vanity.

Cyrnicet Kansas City Star

President-Elect Taft Passes Through City With Grosvenor

President-elect and Mrs Taft traveled to Washington Monday night with General Grosvenor who met them here for a conference. Grosvenor plans several days in Washington as they prepare to address the Ways and Means Committee on wool. Taft reviews his inaugural address and will deliver it March 4. Crowds saw the party despite rain as they passed through the city en route to Washington where they will stay with Miss Hoardmay at Eighteenth and P Streets.

Mra. Taft Washington H. Grosvenor Mr. Taft General Grosvenor Wiys and Means

Corn Plaster Ad by Henderson Drug Co

An advertisement offers a Japanese corn plaster claimed to remove a corn and reduce discomfort. The Henderson Drug Co promotes the product with a simple line about its soothing effect and includes a local phone number.

Henderson DEK Drug CO

Nyal e Family Remedies distributed by Henderson Drug Co

The text notes the Nyal e Family Remedies being distributed by Henderson Drug Co as reliable products with many items in the market. It mentions over fifty WNI Remedies and the distributor's role in making these preparations available.

Tt & Right Nyal’e Henderson. der Drug CO

Also Mentioned on This Page

May Leyden Fairmont, W Ta Mrs. O. L. Taylor Jacksonville Mrs. A. ©. Rossi Zanesville Milo Wilson Gallipolis Epileptic Hospital L. G. Worstell Pomeroy Lenore Baird Mrs. Waldo Baird George Carter William Gibbs Beatrice Finsterwald Lida Ogier Hamden Laura Bailey Harvey Tewksbury Carpenter Leona Lewis Gardena Pavey Leesburg Bess Driggs Frances Jordan San Francisco Cal Mr. O. G. Jordan West State Street Omre Chester Cameron Grace Wilkes Shawnee George Hamerick R. A. Dalton Margaret Cleveland Mr. Clark Cleveland Ton. C. HW Grosvenor Way and Means Committee Mirs John Winn Dallas Tex Mr. Winn The State Hospital George Whipple Martha L. A Patterson Wellston Lee Shaffer Von Mary W. L. Hottel Grover Graham Mr. Hottel Mr. Graham Waldo Laughlin C. H. Laughlin Louise Mary Wildes John Yontz Warren Yontz M. KE. Church Amanda Yontz Kay Erick Douglas Mansfield City Geneva Frost Angell Avenue Dayton Park Place Arthur Johnson Plants Howard Johnson University WW. Bush Blanche Pertitt Nelsonville the Wolf Ray Burchfield J. W. Hushshower Carl Pinsterwald Cemetery Street Pnemnonia William Shilling Grove City James Six J. Bower J. C. Gillett M. Murray Greenfield Jesse Finsterwald Cinccinnati George Juned Claud HH. Thompson Middleport Ira Graham J. A. Drake CC. W. Youts JL. Pickering Glewster Indaw BW. Pickering Abner Juniper C. W. Juniper George Moss oOnoe Sayers Athens County Williams County Alice Jordan Tere Bess Charles Martin Thomas Donaldson Rock Springs J. KE. Bush Detroit, Mich W.S. Bush M. Copeland Pittsburg Smoky City Ohio University John Joyce Varian Clyde Cramner Robert Jennings Huscelle E. Pontfield Little Son Prank F. Bari de Weese James D. Brown Tolay Cincinnati T. J. Davis Mexico J. W. Brooks Mrs. Brooks Hight Endid Cardu Cardus I. C. Larsen Olds, Ja Chattanooga Tenn Lodi Milworth Carrey John H. Klingenberg Rome Iola M. Rowell Theodore Rowell Jesse Tabler Same A. SM. Worthing New Baughead Leonard Alger KB. Norrich Stewart Barnes Troy Township JM. Jackson Bk. L. Barrows Coolville David Dulavey Jackoon Same, & A. Co Wiltsie John A. Gibbs Charles F. Gibbs Landa G. Gibbs Coasey and Safreed Nana M. Sa ‘Reed Theresa J. Dinamore Hilsmere Creasey Trimble Theodore Furiges Szekels Myrtle. Snape William J. Redpath Maggie Krakoski Nicolina M. Gingerald A. C. Young J. L. Hesse Trimbie A. W. Wolf Kenneth J Wolf Waterloo Daniel Story Orlena Jackson EB. Pritchard Hiram Frost C. Martin M. Gilham H. Wiltsie William M. Taylo Susietta Wallace Cox Cox G. Cox Eunice Pateh Sam Ford John Stokoe W. Grover Marshfield Robert Rankin Maud Stanley George Could Grover Williams Bert Williams Treace Murray City Dall Murphy Gladys Gibbs Carbondale Ethel Evener Hamley's Run Oil Company Messenger Abesroive Etree Judge Taft Taft Natal Nyal Ohio
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