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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

7

Frost Veterans Install Officers in Frost After Ceremony

Frost Ohio January 21 officers of the G A R H G Frost Post No 341 installed by H H Wickham Athens with post commander J M Townsend senior vice commander Edward Dean junior vice commander Joseph Barrows quartermaster D C Richardson adjutant W L Petty chaplain Claude Conklin officers of the day Lewis Richardson guard William Beebe quartermaster sergeant Following installation remarks by Wickham and Elias Wigan oysters served Veterans pledge loyalty to Old Glory and camp memories Attendees from Meigs county Torch urged continued fellowship Also promotes Dr Shoops Cough Cure and notes liquor revenue figures for Ohio with state and local shares.

H. H. Wickham Athens Elias Wigan Torch Hiram Burden Meigs County W. B. Gilmore Elias Wilson Samuel Henderson Ohio

Death of Mrs. J. P. Price in Nelsonville

After an extended illness of nearly a year Mrs. J. P. Price, aged resident of the East End, died at 11 o clock yesterday morning. She leaves her husband Mr. Price, children and many relatives and friends. Funeral from her son John Price's home tomorrow at 2 pm with Rev. Charles Laughlin officiating. Interment in Greenlawn cemetery.

Nelsonville J. P. Price East End Charles Laughlin Greenlawn Cemetery

Death of John Haning in Nelsonville Due to Heart Failure

Coroner Lane proclaimed John Haning died of heart failure after being found on his face in the yard near his home in Nelsonville. Haning, described as an imbecile, had left the house to procure corn and was found soon after in cold air. he was buried Saturday morning. Coroner Lane also planned an inquest in Zelda Friday morning.

Lane Athens Nelsonville Zelda John Haning John Ira Haning

Ohio Liquor Revenue Stats Sought by Editor Messenger

Editor R L Davis of Latrobe requests publication of Ohio's annual revenue figures from intoxicating liquor sales. The inquiry aims to provide public access to state fiscal data on alcohol revenue for one year.

Ohio R. L. Davis

Expenditures of the County Record of Disbursements

A dated listing shows numerous county payments including justice costs $2.95, sheriff stamps $5, probation officer $2, grand jury $17.02, road repairs $75 and $25, medical witnesses $3 each, clothing for patients $100.55, tax refunds $2.09, burial costs $59, salaries $76.75 and $75.75, and various institute and bridge expenses, totaling scattered disbursements across departments.

H. C. Barnes Clothing Company E. T. Pierce Inmates Institute For Feeble Minded McDougall A. H. Johnson Dow

Regent Real Estate Transfers Across Town and Villages

Chronicle of transfers listing multiple parcels and sums across Athens Township Athens Village McKinstry and Parker Ward Baliin C C Parker John C Campbell W M Kurtz Sunnyside Lumber Albany Village Albany Lodge I O F Jake Beaman Elizabeth Bacon Samuel Russell C A Nice We Selwell Olive E Murphey J B White Roy H Kasier George Melhaw Ellen Melhaw C F Sheffield Lucius A Waitmore N O Whitmore M B Stratton M L Stratton Clara Welling across numerous townships and villages with valuations from $40 to $2,000 and varied stated considerations.

Athens Village A. P. White John L. Henry McKinstry and Parker William

Henderson-Crider's Promotes Pure Healthful Goods

An ad urging readers to choose Henderson-Crider's for the best purest and healthiest products for their family. The message stresses quality and family welfare, implying a local merchant endorsement.

Henderson-Crider’s

Undertaker at 16 West Union Street Athens

The notice identifies an Athens undertaker at 16 West Union Street with phone number 84, noting establishment in 1889.

West Union Street Athens

Change in Business and Public Notices for Republican Primaries

The notice lists a cash only sales policy at a Bell Avenue meat market and highlights home raised meats and a line of miners supplies. It also announces multiple candidates for county offices including auditor G D Ridenour, commissioner Joan McLaughlin, infirmary director Owen Emere, Woodwort, Frank Wire, S. Ed Will, W B Edgar, Amos Townsend, W J Howard, and W Vorhes, all subject to the Republican primary on February 11.

I. Reach Keasy & Bombardiers Grocery Dean Avenue Bell G. D. Ridenour Neditor Yileave Mease Frank Wire Will. Liddaéw W. B. Edgar Carthage Township Pomce Da&w Joun F Biddle

Millinery Sale Promises Big Discounts at Local Shop

Call and see Mrs Chappeloar for up to date millinery at greatly reduced prices at 16 Bouth Court Street. Etta Koynson to cry out her fine stock of trimmed hats at greatly reduced prices.

Etta Koynson Lesa

Hastings handles Standard Furniture and Globe-Wernicke

Hastings coordinates service for Standard Furniture and Globe-Wernicke, addressing both phone lines and arranging care for book cases and related furniture items.

Hastings GlobeWernicke Book Cares

Singer Bewing Machine Ad Quietly Sells Worldwide

An advertisement proclaims Singer Bewing Machine as king of the world with widespread availability at Singer stores and payment terms of 2 per month. Athens Ohio is named as a store location.

Singer Earth Athens Ohio

JOX JOHNSON'S PRESS SHOP Cloth Care

A brief local notice advertising cleaning presawe and repair services at JOX JOHNSON'S PRESS SHOP located over Fulton's grocery store. The item highlights laundry and alteration work in a small neighborhood repair business setting.

JOX Johnson's Fulton

A Good Place to Buy Good Jewelry

V. C. Loos the jeweler advertises as a reputable local shop offering jewelry for sale. The note emphasizes quality products and brand-name items from a trusted retailer, promoting customer confidence.

C. Loos

Gage Photo Co Offers Free Cabinet Picture This Week

Wise Studio presents a holiday offer with a free cabinet sitting and one large picture. The deal runs this week with the offer expiring January 25.

The Gage Photo Co

Stoves Blowout at H L Wheaton Store

Stoves go on closeout as winter arrives with greatly reduced prices at H L Wheaton. The notice promotes urgent buying of heating stoves to meet a seasonal demand.

H. L. Wheaton

Athens Dry Works Promotes Proper Item Care

Advise buyers that proper care of goods requires quality services from Athens Dry Works and reliable support. The ad emphasizes essential maintenance, urging customers to rely on the listed business for proper cleaning and preservation.

Bely Athens

Piaase Announces Candidacy in Athens County GOP Primary

Editor Messenger reports Piaase enters the race for Athens County representative as a Republican primary decision awaits. Nelsonville and EdGC referenced with names Thomas Winning and 1204&w in the fragmented notice.

Piaase Athens County Evans Nelsonville Messenger Thomas

Burson James Totman Seek County Treasurer Nomination

Acknowledge candidates for county treasurer seeking Republican primary nominations. Burt Burson and William James announce their runs, each noting the forthcoming party primary decision. M P Totman also appears as a candidate, asserting submission to the primary outcome.

Burson M. P. Totman

Missioner from Aimes Township Faces Primary Challenge

Aimes township reports a February 11 primary with candidate D J Mixson leading a 1-20 day campaign. Local officials note voter turnout expectations and campaign activity in the sub district.

Aimes Township D. J. Mixson

Candidates for County Commissioner in Republican Primary

A collection of notices from several individuals declaring candidacy for county commissioner. Names include W A Brammen York Township A D Knight Charles P Clesticr Orville D Dailey D D Eddy Jonhnson James McVicker James Biddle and B Johnson. Primary date referenced February 11.

Candidate Seeks County Commissioner Seat

A local candidate announces their bid for county commissioner, outlining priorities and plans to address regional issues. The statement expresses commitment to public service and community governance.

Measenger Announces Candidacy for Probate Judge

Editor Measenger announces candidacy for probate judge J. T. R. Hickman in the upcoming primary, highlighting intent to seek the position and participate in the electoral process.

Candidate Seeks renomination for Probate Judge

The text indicates a candidate running for renomination to the office of probate judge, subject to the Republican primary. The date fragment mentions February 1, but exact day and year are unclear. The name appears as A. W. Lincoln or similar, with transcription errors.

Coroner Candidate J J Lane Seeks Republican Primary

J J Lane of Linden Nelsonville announces his candidacy for county coroner in the upcoming Republican primary on February 11. He urges voters to examine his past record in the coroner role and public service.

J. J. Lane Lindén Nelsonville

Ed Evans Endorsed as Best Republican Candidate

Athens voters see Ed C. Evans as a strong Republican candidate for representative. Born to labor, Evans grew up in manual work and mining to support his family. Supporters hail his party loyalty and claim he will serve working people and strengthen the Hocking Valley.

Ed C. Evans Athens Republican Party Athens County Evans Mam Hocking Valley Ed Evans

Visit by Gallipolis hospital storekeeper to his mother

Mr. Pred Powgher, storekeeper at the Gallipolis epileptic hospital, is visiting his mother Mrs. Lacy Bougher. He guests Tuesday and today then left today for a short stay in Cor luw bits.

Pred Powgher Gallipolis Epileptic Hospital Lacy Bougher Cor Luw Bits

Gaysville resident W. Cornell visits city on business

P. W. Cornell of Gaysville was in the city Tuesday on business.

P. W. Cornell Gaysville

Supt. McVay Visited Lancaster Affairs and Family Ties

Supt. R. McVay of the public schools was called to look into his share of business dealings in Lancaster and other matters. He was guest of Dr. C Ly Jones and other relatives during the visit.

R. McVay Sianey Sehools Tromd Loliesome Lancaster C. Ly Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. H Wickham W Hoop H. C. Comstock Cc. H. Bryson Bank of Athens State Board of Agriculture William 8. Bower Hickman Alex Nelson Grand Jury George Rigglesman Sewart Road Louise Pyle Same Big T. Phillips Medical Witness Harry L. Apgreen Deaf and Dumb Institute George Spring First National Bank the Ruggles-Galé Co Thomas W. Wallace Paw T. A. Copeland H. S. Hibard, Jr Cooley Road Home Wagner Road N. W. Baker Joseph Wolf M. Lovell Amesville Institute W. A. Foster Fairview Bridge Fame Pike John F. Biddle Marion Schree Regent Real Estate Nellie Hartley Arthur O. Hunter W. M. Kurtz Sunnyside Lumber Company Alexander Township Jackson Charles Roeck Canaan Township A. J. Booth Fred Stephenson Dover Township M. KE M. L. Stratton Republic Coal Company David Albany Village Albany Lodge Howard and Herschen Rome Township Jake Beaman Elizabeth Bacon New England Samuel Russell Sarah B. Arhart C. A& Nice Sarah E. Clark Kilgert Selwell Coe and Harper Seme W. W. Coe Olive E. Murphey Wil H. McKee Trimble Township Roy H. Kasier Glouster Village George Melhaw Ellen Melhaw Waterloo Township F. Sheffield C. C. Pierce, Jr York Township N. O. Whitmore Lucius A. Waitmore Consideration Buchtel Village M. B Chauncey Village M. C. Welling Clara Welling Mendenton Oyar, Cave Gardui Cardui G. W. Dafee Lord&w Joan M'Laughlan Pat Owen Emebe D&w A. Hi. Simms Lisd&an Amos Townsend W. J. Howard W. H. Vorhes S$. B. Hill Epiblic Rimary An Pie Wise Studio William James W. A. Brammen Li-Daw A. D. Knight Charles P. Clesticr Orville D. Dailey D. D. Eddy A. Is, Jonnson James M'Vicker W. B. Johnson Measenger J. TR. Hickman A. W. Lyncitl Ed Evana J. G. Blower Ayer J.C. Ayer Lowell Nurpa Asaire de Dank Ri Or ONUBM Oaeg Columbus Ohiqg White Mountain S. M Chillicothe Dan Black Henderson Crider Marcy Perfection Creyiten Stan Sho Oi Coumany
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