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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
3
Eleven inmates at Athens county jail faced an attempted escape last night. Prisoners cut through sheet metal to reach the roof while a shot was fired at one man. The escape was foiled and the men were recaptured the next day, with grand jury convened to act on their cases. Hawes and Davis remained at large with searches ongoing.
Police note two men seen together described as Herman Hawes alias Frank Lorie and John Davis. Davis is 5 feet 8 inches, 150 pounds, slender with black hair and blue eyes. Both wore overalls. one wore a cap and the other a hat. one noted as missing teeth.
Two prisoners escaped via a roof tunnel at the county jail before dawn but were recaptured after an officer shot at one man on the jail kitchen roof. The plot used improvised ice tong tools and tied brooms to reach girders. Charlies Burgett was captured as Hawes Davis and Burgett had been arrested near the Ohio river on November 18 for burglary.
Central Committee met in Lancaster to schedule the Eleventh Ohio district convention. By unanimous vote the event was ordered at Logan on Thursday March 19 with Hon. J. M. Foster named temporary chairman and C. O. Beals as temporary secretary.
Seth Smith, a young miner near Glen Roy, Ohio, was found dead. Two Peach brothers confess to stabbing. one admits guilt to murder while the other says he did not kill Smith. The exact killer remains uncertain as both claim involvement. The knife severed ribs and pierced a lung and kidney. The body was interred in Greenlawn cemetery. A political convention notice follows for Ohio's Eleventh district Republicans with delegate and alternate allocations and meeting details.
Readers are urged to write Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts to share private illness details kept confidential. The text touts thirty years of correspondence with sick women and claims letters prove the effectiveness of her guidance.
A letter from Mrs Norman R Barnett of Allen town Pennsylvania credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her long term organic derangement and female weakness after years of illness and headaches. She reports following medical advice and becoming a well woman and urges others to try the remedy.
An advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a thirty year standard remedy for female illnesses. It claims to cure displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities painful periods backache bearing-down sensations bloating indigestion dizziness and nervous prostration.
Amesville events include hospital visit for Mrs C P Smith for an operation. Local man Val Harkins injured from a fall. Carbon Coal buys a drilling machine and plans for No 6 coal. Auditor Newcomer checked Ohio Central office. A baby was born to Mr and Mrs Emmett Linscott. Della Howard and Henry Loeffler marry at home. they will reside on the Oliver Hill farm. Laverne Wilkins of Glouster brought for burial. W P Smith and W R Goddard traveled for business, O B Bonar of Moundville WV eyed coal properties, A C Knowlton opens dry goods and groceries at Latrobe for Carbon Coal. Della James of Marietta visited locals.
Flora Gray aged 51 died suddenly from paralysis Saturday while shopping in Amesville Ohio. She collapsed in the meat shop of Fred Shoop and was carried to the home of Mrs Mary Linscott where she resided. Dr Howard could not restore consciousness. She is the daughter of Stephen and Lucy Green and survived by a sister Mrs Alex Marquis and a nephew Charles Green. Funeral Tuesday at 9 from the Presbyterian church with burial in Chesterhill.
Mrs Armstrong died at her Jackville home early Saturday from tuberculosis. She was 63 and survived by her husband, one son, and two daughters. Funeral services were held today at 1 p.m. at Union Church.
Glouster February 17 At the annual stockholders meeting of the Hisylynia Coal company officers were reelected for the coming year White of Pittsburgh presidents M Hopwood Uniontown vice president E B Graham Columbus secretary J W Blower Columbus treasurer and general manager and B N Blower Trimble superintendent of mines The 1907 report notes a flood impact with the Trimble mine flooded by March high waters requiring four months pumping The company recently sold its mine at Pomeroy
Roscoe Ditty formerly confined in the Columbus work house for bicycle theft was released and immediately arrested by Nelsonville police on a theft charge. He admitted stealing the bicycle from Shaffer Bros news stand and selling it near Logan before traveling to Columbus. His arraignment was set for Monday with friends seeking damages and costs to ease the incident.
E. 8. Lopez, a carpenter from Manilla New York, testifies the salve healed severe sores and saved him suffering and money. He says it is the best healing salve he has found and notes it cures burns ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Available for 25 cents at McKee's Drug Store.
Mrs Mary Watts of Judson IA visits daughter Mrs Ellis Brown who is ill with heart trouble. Wilfred Holland of Athens visits his parents. C P Beard and Tedrow from Columbus stay with William Tedrow family. Robert McClain makes a business trip to Athens. Fred Finsterwald of Judson visits Z Fulton family. Goldie Tedrow with sister Mrs Robert Hawk in Judson. Addie Roush of Athens visits her mother. Joseph Kelley visits Athens friends. Karl Downey of Willow Creek visits Edson Kelley Co BE. Ruth of Strouds Run visits Auburn and Mrs. Ruth’s parents. Effie Watkins of Athens visits her mother Mrs. Poston. Edna Evans of Athens spends days with her parents. Amos Holland visits Elbert Sams on Long Run. Henry Lauer and wife visit his parents at Judson.
Mr. Thomas Bailes visited daughter Mrs. C. P. Knowlton on Monday. Mrs. Parker Snyder of Mineral visited relatives here last week. Miss Bessie Bolen stays with Mrs. William Robinett this week. Mrs. John P. Coe injured her wrist in an ice fall Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clutter and children visited the Daltons Tuesday. Charley Bolen is home due to mine work shortages. Ephraim Ellis is reappointed road district superintendent. John and Worley Williams of Melvin Iowa stayed with cousin Jim Ellis. Valentine party hosted by Miss Flossie Fouts next Friday. Goldie Bailes visited Edna McVay and attended Hebardsville church Sunday afternoon. W. E. Moler of Athens called on friends. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Knowlton of Chillicothe were guests of the Knowltons last week.
Mr. Isaac Snowden made a business trip to Albany Monday. The mumps rage in the vicinity. Everyone rejoices over the nomination of John P. Coe for county commissioner.
Athens Village Maggie Wilkes transfers to Frank E Barney hill lot 1568 for $50 Canaan Township Charlies Hunter to Joseph Jove 52 20 A for $1800 Carthage Township Abner Frost to Minnie H Loomer 80 A for $1000 Perezinda A Russell to JL A Russell 50 A for $40 Lodi Township Abner Front to Minnie H Loomer 184 A for an unnamed sum Rome Township Charles H and Mary BE Went to David Lonar 40 A for $1000 Coolville Village L K Smith to William Ross lots 13 and 14 for $200 Jacksonville Village Ira Wolfe to Walter Mcankey lot 28 for $650 Emma lL Kempton to Ira Wolfe 2 93 A lands for school for $325 Harry J Les to Edward M Ley lot 70 for $125 Village of Marshfield Christina Pierce to C C Pierce lot 93 for $100 Village of Buchtel Imnora Spray to Katie Maurer lots 57 58 59 and 60 for $245
Henderson-Crider Drug Co offers Hyomei with an absolute guarantee of satisfaction or refund. The ad claims Hyomei cures catarrh by antiseptic breathing to reach nose throat and lungs without stomach disruption, using a pocket inhaler with every dollar outfit. The promotion emphasizes quick, lasting relief and a unique sales approach.
Advertisement claims most skin eruptions and rashes stem from impure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters is marketed as a cleansing tonic that makes users cleareyed, clear-brained, and clear-skinned.
The death of Mrs. John Lovell occurred at her home three miles north of Coolville on Friday morning from pneumonia. She was the mother of F A Lavelle, a university student, and is survived by her husband four sons and one daughter.
William Lett a Nelsonville man arrested Friday in Columbus on suspicion of attacking a little girl is released as police conclude he is not connected to the case.
Washington reports that a bill to restore the motto In God We Trust to United States coins will be introduced in the House by the committee on ecoinage next Wednesday for passage.
Teachers examinations set for the first Saturday each month unless a holiday. The Boxwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, Clerk.
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