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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1909

Page

7

Crosby Well of Bremen Company enters Bremen field with good prospects

Bremen Ohio January 7 The Crosby No 1 well drilled last week was cased Monday and after water was patted out flowed fifty barrels daily, with a minimum of 100 barrels a day expected. All field wells will be drilled wet without casing to avoid caving. Bremen company plans weekly drilling of twelve wells and adding tools next week. Rushville company drilled Winegardner No 8 and aims to shoot it today. Stevenson No 7 to finish by Thursday. heavy oil at 1 400 feet halted operations until lighter tools were used. Stevenson well anticipated as a gusher.

Bremen Crosby Rushville Company Winegardner Well No Stevenson

Purvis Turner Oil & Gas Joins Bremen Field Drive

The Purvis Turner Oil and Gas Co with $50,000 capitalization enters the Bremen field. It holds 500 acres leased near Bremen and Junction City and plans to drill two wells simultaneously. The first well is slated for near Junction City.

Purvis-Turner Oil & Gas Co Bremen Junction City

Marshfield Social Notes Include Visits and Local Calls

Miss Captalin Sanders returns from visit with Miss Glennie Nutter in Canterbridge. Orpha Lewellen visits relatives in Carbondale. Dr. C. L. Jones and W. E. Moler were business callers. Ben Hysell and C. B. Hunter on sick list. Dr. Pedigo in Columbus on business. Mrs Abbie Shry of Zaleski visits brother E. J. Wilson. New clock installed by Home Telephone Co for time service. Mrs. 8S. E. G. Pedigo hosts gathering with Captalin Sanders and many guests at her Main Street home. Dinner end note with decor.

Captalin Sanders Glennie Nutter Canterbridge Orpha Lewellen Carbondale C. L. Jones W. E. Moler Ben Hysell C. B. Hunter Pedigo Columbus Abbie Shry Zaleski E. J. Wilson Delbert Jones Amer Wines Harry Russell Virgil Baughman Flossie Young Earl Lewellen James Pidcock Wm. Phillips Nelsonville Ethel Six Mary Winning Luhrig H. P. Hoodler Anna Hamilton

Berea oil well drill plan targets March start

In the Walsh farm area northeast of Athens, Adam Niggemier reports a well sunk 12 years ago is still producing oil. The company plans to begin drilling by March 1 and has not set the exact depth for the first well.

Sand Berea Athens Walsh Adam Niggemier Hot Bee

Downward Course of Kidney Ill Mentioned by Veteran

A Ohio farmer from near Pomeroy shares his experience with kidney trouble after army exposure. He cites back pain and irregular urinary secretions, praises Doan's Kidney Pills from FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo as relief, and urges others to try the remedy sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.

Bright Athens W. S. McDaniel Pomeroy Ohio Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan’s

The Power of Song and a Queen’s Unlikely Treaty

A 1909 narrative tells of Queen Margaret of Raganza who rules with a female cabinet and seeks a treaty aided by a diminutive ambassador who woos her with song. The queen is enchanted by the envoy, while ministers resign, and the tale shifts to a transformative romance amid political oddities.

Residents and visitors share a quiet Sunday in NYetown

Robert Nye of Athens spent Sunday at his NYetown home. Rev Long conducted a regular service at the Christian church. Mrs Nelson was mourned in a funeral with burial at Haydenville. Several locals visited relatives and attended events including a Millfield play and trips to Athens and Sugar Creek.

Long Christian Church George Wilson Ezra Karns al Tippie John Rivers Nelson Haydenville Will Shields Sugar Creek Williams Blanchester Murray City Mabel Learned Millfield Sherman Self Rose McDaniel Corning Christine Law Cilcuster J. D. Shields Athens

Death of Mrs Swartling in Indianapolis

Mrs Lawrence Swartling, daughter of the late William Herron of Marshfield, died at 908 Laurel Street Indianapolis on December 30 after a 15 week illness from Bright’s disease. She was 46, born in Marshfield, resident of Indianapolis since 1880, survived by a husband and 17 year old son. Her sisters Mrs E A Allison and Mrs W W Baker were at the bedside.

Lawrence Swartiling William Herron Marshfield Laurel Street Indianapolis Ind Bright E. A. Allison W. W. Baker

Offer job to Kerrick in Ohio receivership case

If both agree on a four receivership arrangement Colonel Edward Colston, law partner of Governor Judson Harmon, and former Governor Myron T. Herrick of Cleveland will be named receivers of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton road by U S Circuit Judge Horace Lurton. Judge Lurton will also accept Governor Harmon’s resignation as receiver.

Cincinnati Edward Colston Judson Harmon Myron T. Herrick Cleveland Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Road United States Horace Lurton Harmon

Smooth Sea For a Special Day Aboard Steamer

A passenger on a Southport to Blackpool steamer remarked on the calm sea. A sailor replied that authorities at Southport and Blackpool ordered a steam roller to roll the sea down for the occasion, making it unusually smooth.

Southport Blackpool London

Uncle Elen and the commons serge needful to egnige

The fragment references Uncle Elen and a needful commons serge in a context seeming editorial or opinion oriented. It lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations to confirm a specific news item or outcome.

Elen Serge

Thirty Five Mile Steeplechase Feat Baffles Horses in Hawaii

A Hawaiian runner wins a 35 mile endurance race to the volcanic summit of Kilauea, outrunning five horses as Kanaka runners prove faster and steadier than horses. Two horses perish at the finish as the Kanaka rests on the hotel veranda.

California Kalakaua Interisland Hilo Hawaii Volcano House Kilauea Bo Vance Cayuses Dri

Prairie Schooner Barn Built By Dowagiac Agriculturist

An agriculturist in Dowagiac Michigan describes his prairie schooner barn built ten years ago. The forty by sixty foot structure uses curved arches of boards for the roof and no internal beams. It features a stone floor, clay surface, and two side stables with an eight foot drive through for wagon cleaning.

Dowagiac Mich

Death of A M Scott After Illness in Athens

A M Scott died at 1 o clock this morning at the home of Misses Elizabeth and Kate Scott on Poplar avenue. Born in 1843 in Alexander township he was 66. He lived in Cincinnati for thirty years and traveled as an art publisher representative. Survived by wife Jennie Bean and three children Gig C E Scott Mrs S B Tomlinson and Mrs H T Bills. Funeral arrangements unread. Mr Guy Scott to arrive tonight.

A. M. Scott Elizabeth Kate Scott Poplar Avenue Mr. Scott Cincinnati Athens Alexander Township Osborne Company of Art Publishers Jennie Bean Dr. Bean Gig Toledo Tomlinson H. T. Bills Guy Scott

Weekend Visitors and Local Happenings in Rock Ripple

Rock Ripple notes include Anna Fagan's Christmas return to Columbus, Carl Love visiting his uncle, Harry Bell from Spokane visiting family, Nellie Carr with cousins Mary and Bess White, and Dennis Downey visiting his father Withar Downey. Mary Phillips returns to Salem school after vacation. Mrs John Douglas visits Wi har Downey. revival meetings at Clark Chapel draw many.

Anna Fagan Columbus Carl Love Lewis Carpenter Harry Bell Spokane Wash William New York Nellie Carr Mary Bess White Dan Downey Robinson Ridge Withar Downey Mary Phillips Salem John Douglas Wihar Downey Clark's Chapel Charlies Shaw Mayme Carpenter Lacy Douglas John Pagan Logan Harry Robinson Richard Phillips Hagel Phillips Mrnday Frank Muller Columbia City Ind Susanna Hell Besa White Athens Mayme Sarah C Jim Carpenter Frank Phillips Lacy Dongini Rock Ripple

Italian immigrant seeks Athena aid for earthquake relief

Alfonso Petrone, a native of Italy living at 77 East Mulberry Street, asked Mayor Hedges yesterday to urge subscriptions for earthquake sufferers in his homeland. He urged Athenians to contribute, noting similar efforts across the United States.

Alfonso Petrone Italy East Mulberry Street Hedges

Earth’s greatest healer arnica salve ad promises quick burn relief

The notice promotes Dhucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns scalds wounds cuts and bruises claiming rapid pain relief and curing skin raptions old sores boils ulcers felons and piles. It urges 25 cents at McKee’s Drug Store.

Dhucklen McKee's

Strayed Newlyweds Draw Attention On Athens Streets

A newly married couple from Arcadia walked hand in hand through downtown Athens after a courthouse ceremony. They visited a drugstore where the bride enjoyed a chocolate beverage, removing a finger to drink, while onlookers marveled at the scene. The bride wore light blue and white. the groom in black.

Athens Athena Ever Anon Hotte

More Money In Live Stock Than Grain

The article cites the American Cultivator stating live stock value around 5 trillion? no, 5,000,000,000 and about one fifth of farm property. It notes cattle hogs horses and mules receipts at major markets exceed a billion dollars, with much more traded nationwide. It argues farmers shift toward general farming, using grain for meat and local markets. It lists U.S. lead in dairy cows swine cattle and mules versus other nations.

Conten United States British India

Saloon Closure Standoff in Perry County Case

Judges Nonahue and Taggart of the Perry county circuit court refused a stay and set February 4 for a hearing in the local option contest. Vets sought an order to reopen saloons pending settlement, while the decision kept saloons closed in New Lexington Ohio.

New Lexington Nonahue Taggart Circuit Court Perry County

Every One Talking About Her An Elegy

An enigmatic note ends with a reflection on memory and loss. The fragment suggests a poetic elegy honoring a woman known to the speaker.

Ug F

Pine and hardwood stands in Mexico cited by trade reports

Data from the dairy consular and trade reports describe 20 to 25 million acres of first class pine in Mexico with heavy stands of pine and oak in Chihuahua Durango Jalisco Michoacan and Guerrero. Notes cover twenty five hardwood varieties, chicle industry data, transportation, wood prices, refining costs, and 1906 lumber trade with the United States plus wholesale prices in Mexico City.

Mexico Chihuahua Durango Jalieco Michoacan Guerrero United States Tamer F. O. B City of

New England Notes On Visitors And Illness In Athens

J W Wilson a business visitor in Athens Saturday. W W Dille and daughter Rachel called to Marietta last week due to illness of son Ott and daughter Mrs Anna Martin. both improving. Thomas Markee Lafarge Wis visiting sister Mrs Tenac Setton. Miss Jane Morrison guest of Mr and Mrs Robert Copeland. Mr and Mrs Isaac Sutton and their guest Mrs Markee visited Bertha Clarke in Athens Monday. Mrs Louise Hill and children Charlotte and Dieta visited her parents Mr and Mrs William Bundy Monday.

J. W. Wilson Athens W. W. Dille Rachel Marietta Ott Anna Martin Thomas Markee Lafarge Wis Tenac Setton Jane Morrison Robert Copeland Isaac Sutton Markee Bertha Clarke Louise Hill Charlotte and Dieta William Bundy

Permits to Wed For Marion W Trainer and Miss Johnston

Marion W. Trainer aged 2, a miner, and Miss J Allian Johnston aged 18, both of Chauncey, were granted marriage permits. The fragmentary OCR notes show the personal names and place, with ages indicating a historical record.

Marion W. Trainer Miner J Allian Johnston Chauncey

Regulets Cure for Bilious Feelings Sold at Drug Stores

Advertises Dean's Regulets as a cure for bilious heaviness after meals. Claims to wake the liver and relieve symptoms like tongue coating and sallow complexion. Offers the product at 25 cents at any drug store.

Dean

New Year Visiting Notes Across Towns

NYE town reports a two week visit list with Mr and Mrs, George Cey, O Mrs Gates of Pittsburgh visiting relatives, Mrs McDaniel of Govain and others visiting family. Regular Christian Church services held Sunday led by Rev Long. Local travel and familial visits span Sand Run to Jacksonville and Wellston.

Mira George Cey Gates Pitt Pa William McDaniél Govain Will Bhiéida Eer Lindley Gate Nelson Neilson Long Claude Love Dean Lingcott Jacksonville Malcolm Seven Mile Mise Nellé Swarts Millfield Sherman Self McDaniel Corning Preston Logan Row Bremen Frank Shirkey Thie P. R. Keasey K. Hillyer Murray City Martin Wellston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Crosby Well OF Bremen Company Bremen Field Denison Dillinger Pure Rye White Mountain Whiskey Monogram Whiskey S. M. Denison East Main St Chillicothe American Press Association Margaret Caroline Frances Josephine Stephanie Lucille Eulane de Raganza Margaret Ambssador Tiuigi¢R Nyetown Robert Nye Kerrick Prairie Schooner Rach Milton Scott Arcadia Mexican Timber New England Nye Town Cartornais de Alumnis Jasper A. Smith Carthage College Mound Cecil R. Cine el Ohio John K. Hatfield Ohio University Nee Iown Murray F. Said Dent Selina Springs Crawford Caroline Schwetellyde Vania Manor New York City Charles BE. Wiffery Columbia
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