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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

9

Nelsonville Brick Strike Drags On Ahead Of Court Ruling

The Nelson Brick Company and the local Brick Workers Union face a prolonged shutdown as injunction suits and pending court decisions loom. Foremen and select staff remain laid off while the plant shows little activity awaiting Judge Wood's decision in the Athens Common Pleas case involving about 33 union members.

Nelsonville Nelson Brick Company Brick” Workers’ Union Messenger Dean Brick Company Judge Wood In- Tatas Bers Brick Workers’ Union Pendidy Athens To Common Pleas Court

Taft Delegates Chosen in County Republican Meeting

In Thursday's Daily report a Taft party meeting in Athens township selected delegates to the Republican state convention in Columbus. J R Elder and Smith chosen as Athens township delegates with P Gaskell and Franz Woodworth as alternates. York and Trimble townships named delegates Harriet Colville Dan J Fries Dr A F Sones. Alternate delegates Late e seb ein dl L Creamer Lodi township and E B Halbert Canaan. A committee will notify delegates and secure consent. candidates for county offices invited to attend Taft club meetings.

Toy P York Tub Columbus Trimble Townships Athens Town Dan J. Fies A. F Sones Beany E. Sebeinndl L. Creamer Lodiship E. BE. Halbert Canaan Township Delegaton Taft Club B. Allen Taft

Marriage notices for Burns and Neal couples

John Burns 21 a miner and Mary Sisk 17 of Glousier with father's consent. John Neal 22 a miner of Murray City and Elizabeth C Lee 26 of Nelsonville.

John Burns Mary Sisk Glousier John Neal Murray City Elizabeth C. Lee Nelsonville

Marriage License Issued to W. Griffin and I. Barnett

On Saturday a marriage license was issued at Parkersburg to William E. Griffin and Ida M. Barnett. The couple listed their residence as Spring Plain Avenue, Parkersburg, Ohio.

Parkersburg Willian E. Griffin Ida M. Barnett Pee Ville Ohio

American watches required for railroad service

After a notice for the annual Watch in service, trainmen were told many watches were rejected. The change allows only American made watches for new service, Swiss watches being deemed too complex for railroad work.

Fire Devastates Washington Street Block in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports insurance adjuster Theodore Parsons concluded the recent fire that destroyed an entire block on Washington Street originated from either overheated gas or crossed electric wires. The sole insurer, Mrs. Knight, had $1,500 on the building and household goods, well below full value.

Nelsonville Jan Theodore Parsons Washington Street Steve Knight

George H Stewart Appointed Floodwood Postmaster

Floodwood district announces the appointment of George H Stewart as postmaster. The confirmation was made public on Saturday with duties to begin immediately in the northern Minnesota town.

Floodwood George H Stewart

O U Defeats Starling Ohio Medics by Wide Margin

In a Saturday night basketball game on local floor the Ohio University team routed Starling Ohio Medics 45 to 14. Medics stars Saunders and McCorkle contributed earlier but O U showcased team play as the game wore on with others like Crisp Woods Kahler Leroy and McGregor entering as substitutes.

O. U Ohio Saunders Scott Welch Mc Corkle Mearns Black McCorkle Attic Saunders Mayer McCorkle Crisp Woods Kahler Leroy McGregor

County Banks Hold Meetings Elect Officers for Year

Bank directors in Amesville and Coolville held annual meetings. First National of Amesville elected Beasley president Glazier vice president and Smith cashier. In Coolville National directors Danford Dulany Speer Gracey Speer LeFever Woodhouse Wolfe elected Danford president Dulany vice president Speer cashier. Results interest Athens county people.

Nc One Amesyville and Coolvile National Banks First National of Amesville L. B. Glazier F. M. Sel May S. L. Angle J. J. Beasley W. P Smith D. J. Hixson Mr. Beasley Danford T. P. Dulany Howard V. Speer A. L. Gracey W. J. Speer EB. LeFever Fred Woodhouse Mr. Wolfe S. 8 Athens County

Hyomei Natural Remedy for Catarrh Claims Quick Air-Borne Cure

Advertises Hyomei as a natural treatment that medicates the air you breathe to reach nose throat and lungs. Claims rapid relief from catarrh with minimal cost and an absolute money-back guarantee. Hyomei outfit priced at one dollar with sellers offering refund if ineffective.

Henders Crider

Apple Juniper Fells to Heart Attack in Saloon

Nelsonville Ohio January 20 while making change for a customer this morning shortly after oclock Alex Juniper the cook at the restaurant in the Brillian saloon on Washington street was the victim of a severe attack of apoplexy that nearly claimed his life and may result seriously

Nelsonville Alex Juniper Washington Street

Death of John Haning in Athens area blamed on exposure

John Haning aged 62 living south of Athens near Zelda was found dead in his yard late Thursday afternoon. He had been in feeble health for a long time and exposure is believed to have caused his sudden death. Coroner Lane planned to hold an inquest at the Han ting home.

John Haning Athens Zelda Ira Haning Lane Hanttig

Freight wreck blocks passenger service in Amedville area

Passenger service on the M C C line was blocked from late Friday afternoon until late Saturday afternoon after three freight cars left the track near Utley. The cars were heavy and hard to replace, and the track was not cleared until noon Saturday, delaying travel.

Amedville, O Iutley

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised

A testimonial extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female ills. Mrs Bertha Muti credits the product and Mrs Pinkham's guidance with restoring her health after years of suffering and multiple doctors. The piece links herbal cures to traditional field remedies and profiles Pinkham as effective for women’s ailments.

Lydia K. Pinkham Lydia EK Pinkham Bertha Muti N.C. St. Louisiana

Annual Meeting of Athena County Home Telephone Company

The Athena County Home Telephone Company held its annual meeting in Athens Ohio last night electing Dr A F Holmes Albany as president G W Duffee as vice president H Armstrong as secretary W J F Moler as treasurer and Dr C J Jones as general manager The secretary position was filled by H O Armstrong replacing W K E Peters The board remains filled by longtime directors who aim to expand service and upgrade the plant for patrons earlier and forthcoming improvements expected.

Athena County Home Telephone Company Athens Ohio A. F. Holmes Albany G. W. Duffee H. ©. Armstrong W. JF. Moler C. J. Jones

Permits to Wed From Nelsonville and Athens Couples

Notices list multiple couples seeking marriage permits in Nelsonville and Athens. David Wycuff age 42 day worker and Anna Stuffelbaum age 21 of Nelsonville. Charlie Graham and Bessie Harden ages 15 and 2% brake man? of Nelsonville. Rufus Freenan age 20 steamboat fitter and Flossie Stewart age 18 telephone operator of Athens. Dan R. Baker age 25 farmer and Etta May Kerns age 25 milliner of Athens.

David Wycuff Anna Stuffelbaum Nelsonville Charlies Graham Bessie Harden Rufus Freenan Steeamfitter Flossie Stewart Athens Dan R. Baker Etta May Kerns

Banks Appeals Two Booty Case Petitions in Court

Through attorney J. P. Wood Jr Eddie Banks has appealed the two booties cases. Yesterday petitions in error were filed in two cases in common pleas court.

J. P. Wood, Jr Eddie Banks Common Pleas Court

Mr George Poster Guest of Charleston Father

Mr George Poster of Charleston West Virginia is visiting his father Mr W B Foster.

George Poster Charleston, W. Va W. B. Foster

Overmyers of Kern Street Welcome Daughter

Mr and Mrs C A Overmyer of Kern Street announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday.

C A. Overmyer Kern Street Bof W8nday

Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Trouble Says Athens Woman

Mrs John Gleason of 186 Dean Avenue Athens Ohio testifies Doans Kidney Pills relieved her kidney illness lumbago rheumatism back and shoulder pains headaches and dizziness after trying other remedies she bought at Hendrland s Drug Store two boxes left her free of symptoms Doans Kidney Pills price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for United States Remember the name Doans and take no other.

Dean Athens John Gleason Dean Avenue Kinney Down Henderland Doan Foster-Milburn Cp Buffalo New York United States Ake

Bill Aims to Extend County Officer Terms

A bill to extend terms of all county officers to four years is being drafted and will be presented in the house soon. It would apply to those elected after passage, not current officeholders, and may legislate a single term for county officials to cut campaigns and election confusion.

Therae Teneg

Rumored deal ties Ohio Central to regional rail line

Amesville reports the Ohio Central Lines are said to have secured control of the Marietta Columbus and Cleveland railroad running Marietta to Paris and will take charge February 1. The move would give the Ohio Central a shorter route to Columbus and Chicago and connect with other western cities.

Amesville Ohio Central Lines Marietta

Prolong Life With Mi(o)na Stomach Tablets Ad

An ad extols Mi na stomach tablets as a preventive cure for indigestion. It claims early use stops chronic stomach trouble, details positive effects on digestion, and offers a money back guarantee if the product fails to help. Vertrauen in Mendelson Crides cited as endorsers.

Lack of Funds Closes Manny Country Schools

Henry G. Williams, dean of the Athol State Formal School, states that many rural districts have closed schools due to lack of funds and predicts 600 more closures by February 1. He spoke at the Principals' Association public schools meeting in the school lobby building in Columbus on the topic Collection and Distribution of School Revenues.

Henry G. Williame Athola Principals’ Association Public II Oy Columbis

Sore Throat Warning and Home Remedy Advice

Text warns that sore throat or mouth signs can lead to serious illnesses like croup or diphtheria if untreated. It urges having a home remedy ready and mentions a price of 25 to 50 cans, implying a home stock item for emergencies.

Croup Peitic

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