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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1906

Page

3

County Jail Boarders Listed by Sheriff Webster

Sheriff Webster has a list of seven regular boarders to be held until the next grand jury. five will face the jury on February 5, while two serve jail terms. Untried prisoners include Robert Rainey charged with bastardy Miles Hanley with pointing firearms Thos Wakeley for breaking into a box car and Edward Tippie with John Bishop accused of horse stealing. John Owen serves 30 days for larceny and Daniel Kimval 90 days for bastardy.

Webster Grand Jury Wood Robert Rainey Miles Hanley Thos. Wakeley Edward Tippie John Bishop John Owen

Jamaican Lady Endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Mrs Michael Hart wife of the superintendent of cart service at Kingston Jamaica says she has used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for years for coughs croup and whooping cough and finds it very beneficial She would not be without a bottle in her home Sold by W K McKee druggist.

Michael Hart Sperintendent Cart Service Kingston Jamaica West Indies’ Islands W. K. McKee Chamberlain W. H. McKee

Died Sud­denly at Tier Home

Mrs. Charles R. Cable, 55, died after a sudden apoplexy at her Morris avenue home Sunday evening. Doctors White and Henry were unable to help as she lapsed into a deep coma. She had felt a severe headache shortly before the stroke and maintained good health until moments before illness. All children were notified. daughter Julia arrived, and Will and Clarence were in Columbus expected today. Son Louis Cable of Denver and Harry of Texas were notified and will attend the funeral when west arrivals occur. She was daughter of the late J. W. Harris of Chillicothe and sister of the late Charles Harris, Bank of Athens cashier. She was quiet, reserved, and deeply devoted to home and family.

Charles Harris Bank of Athens

Bishop bound over for grand jury on horse stealing charge

John Bishop faced Mayor Sharp in Nelsonville court after being bound over to the grand jury. With a $500 bond unaffordable, he was jailed awaiting grand jury action. Sheriff Webster will handle the prisoner after transfer from Nelsonville. Bishop claimed the horse and buggy were obtained in a lottery. He was arrested Monday after a hearing. Meanwhile a health ad touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as preventing pneumonia and aiding grip recovery, sold by W H McKee. Local residents Mr and Mrs C L Posten and Mrs T R Biddle spent time in Cleveland with friends.

Congo Perry County Warner Sharp On

Rathbone Sisters Install New Officers at Local Lodge

The Rathbone Sisters lodge installed officers Friday night then served refreshments and carried out a social program. New officers include Fisie Finsterwald M FE C Gertrude Carter E 8 Rebecca Williams EK J Amanda McKee M of T Rose Smith P of T Kittie Church G of T. They plan a box supper next Friday. Three babies named William Willie and Bill were mentioned with a note of good luck for Rock Mountain Tea from Cline's Pharmacy.

Rathbone Sisters Fisie Finster Rebecca Wiliams EK. J Amanda McKee Rose Smith Kittie Church William Willie Bill Rock Mountain Cline

Local Marriage Licenses Issued by Judge Lynch

The judge issued licenses for several couples in recent days. William Jesse Morrison 19 and Elizabeth J. Davis 16 of Modoc. P. C. Barrett Jr a farmer and Mrs Emma Wise of West Virginia. Perley C. Jarvis of Sistersville WV and Miss Laura Barrows a teacher of Athena. George Whitlatch a laborer and Miss Ida A Morris of Athens.

William Jesse Morrison Elizabeth J. Davis P. C. Barrett, Jr Emma Wise West Vir Perley C. Jarvis Sistersville W. Va Laura Barrows

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promises Vitality

It invigorates strengthens and builds up and keeps you in condition physically mentally and morally. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is promoted for sale at 35 cents as tea or tablets through Cline's Pharmacy.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Cline

Social notes from Charleton and surrounding towns

Friday's Daily notes Miss Mildred Francis visiting Miss Mayme Davis at Charleton West Virginia returned home yesterday. Mr. Guy Walker of Nelsonville visited his mother Mrs G B Walker yesterday. Mrs Harvey Wilson and baby left for Ironton to visit her parents Mr and Mrs D C Thomas for a few days. W M Kurtz returned from a tour of the Northwest praising irrigation land in Montana as fruit and grain rich and a healthy region. Messenger want ads bring quick results.

New Cigar Factory Opens in Athens District

Mr. J. Lehrer brings a Chicago crafted cigar factory to Athens Court Street, offering the General Grosvenor five cent cigar Assembly Club hand made in Londres shape and a new Diploma Grande ten cent cigar. The entrepreneur seeks loyal local support and promises high quality tobaccos and alluring designs.

Athens J. Lehrer Chicago Manu General Grosvenor Havana Connecticut

Letter from Athens County Reader Recounts Home Roots

A reader from Park Lake Michigan sends $1.25 for credit and recounts birthplace in Alexander Township, Sharp School, and early work with W. B. Smith, J. C. Brown, and dairy contracts. Mentions relatives visiting from New York Arizona and Columbus, plus memories of Athens neighbors and pioneers in the Messenger and Herald community notes.

Old Alexander Same

Athens Sees Steady Growth Despite Boom Claims

Athens experiences steady building growth in 1905 with over 1500000 invested in new structures. Contractors forecast more business structures this season on Court Street and nearby rail districts while suburban homes rise. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers advertised for liver health.

Athens Court Street

Squire Misses Date as Couple Weds in Probate Office

In a comic probate wedding scene Judge Lynch had issued the license and the squire misread the date. The bride jokes it is her third husband as the squire fumbles a calendar. Judge Lynch then completes a flawless marriage certificate at no charge and the couple leaves happy.

Lynch Squire Fin

Blue Room At City Hall Lets Mayor Day Hold Court

Mayor Day now sits enthroned in the Blue Room at City Hall. He says he is not afraid of the blues as a bystander notes the room’s makeover. Repairs are done with sky blue paper and dark blue burlap wainscoting, topped by oak molding. a platform in the corner will serve as a mayoral bench.

Mayor Day City Hall

Cigar Brand Expansion Opens Local Trade Route

The text describes placing brands with leading local dealers and promoting the Assembly Club Five-Cent Cigar. It notes Mr. Lehrer aims to create a notable home industry, offering opportunities for young men to learn the trade and earn a good livelihood. Mail or phone orders to J. Lehrer in Athens Ohio are welcome.

Lehrer J. Lehrer Athens, Ohio

Bucklens Arnica Salve Endorsed by Springfield Woman

Mrs. Grant Shy of 1130 EB Reynolds St Springfield Illinois says Bucklens Arnica Salve cures cuts wounds burns sores and all skin eruptions. She calls it an absolute necessity of housekeeping. Guaranteed by druggist W H McKee at 25c.

Grant Shy EB. Reynolds St Springfield W. H. McKee

Marshfield Visitors Highlight Weekend Socials

From Monday's Daily, Mr and Mrs Frank Swaim and daughter Mamie of Marshfield were the guests Sunday of the Misses Score. Mr and Mrs Guy Conine and daughter Olive visited W H Hyde and family at Trimble Saturday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Long hosted guests as the record shows.

Frank Swaim Mamie Marshfield Score Guy Conine Olive W. H. Hyde and Trimble Herbert Long

Tonsiline urged as swift throat cure in wartime advice

A health note warns that temporary remedies fail to cure sore throat and stresses treating the throat root cause. It promotes TON S LINE as a fast, safe remedy and urges readers to buy a bottle before symptoms worsen. Look for the long necked figure on the 26 or 60 cent bottle from The Tonsiline Co in Canton, Ohio.

Tonsiline Co, Ag

Local residents host visitors across Nelsonville Glouster Amesville and Ames

Mrs Wallace of Nelsonville and Mrs Will Hearst visit Glouster for a few days. Mrs N J Weethee of College Hill visits her daughter and sister. Richard Bariut and daughter Lillian of Nelsonville visit Edward Cooley. Margaret Burns and Catherine Walsh visit Miss Mayme Walsh. Henry Poston of Nelsonville visits his mother and sister. Nell Adair of Amesville visits George Whipple. Pearl Sanders sells Race street property to W B Lawrence and plans to move to New Pittsburg. Harry Selby and wife visit John D Selby in Middleport.

Pearl Sanders Race Street W. B. Lawrence Tomor

Mrs Jennie Duncan Credits Bitters For Health Recovery

Haynesville resident Mrs Jennie Duncan, age 70, credits Bitters with curing twenty years of chronic dyspepsia and restoring strength. The ad touts Electric Bitters for stomach and liver diseases, blood disorders, and general debility, sold with a guarantee at W H McKee drug store for 50 cents.

Jennie Duncan Haynesville W. H. McKee

Scarcity of Lumber Supply Prompts Ordering Slowdown

Mr. George H. Junod returned from Cleveland reporting a well attended Retail Lumber Dealers' Association meeting. Mill owners and manufacturers joined, with shippers refusing orders at any price as demand remains brisk and stocks deplete while Athens Lumber Company boasted strong seasonal stock.

George H. Junod Cleveland Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association Junod

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Ayer Davin C. Kismeé Planbeld Ayers J.C. Ayer Co Lowell Mass Pear Daniel Kimval TIER Chas. R. Cable Charles R. Cable Morris Avenue Drs. White and Henry Cable Dren Julia Mrs. Stanley Albany, Ar Rived Will Clarence Louis R. Cable Denver, Colo Harry Texas Ing J. W. Harris Chillicothe Nelsonville Gtand Action of the Grand Jury Lice Warner Sheriff Webster A. D Buchtel The Modoc Ginia Athena George Whitlatch Ida A. Morris Mildred Francis Mayme Davis Charleston Guy Walker G. B Walker Harvey Wilson Baby D. C. Thomas Ironton W. M. Kurtz Northwest Montana Prises Sults Made Productions Athens County Smokers Sumers Now Cit Benedict Burr Mariner Frank R. Gross Athens Gaslight and Electric Co Ohio Tinue Bly Club Assembly Club Trio of Brands Athens County Michigan Owen Earhart New York City John Earhart Arizona Raymond Earhart Columbus Tate Arthur Wolfe Beebe Mr Wolfe John A. Davis Maplewood N. J. Simons Wellston C. S. Newson Today Guy Scott Pittsburg W. E Scott Colum W. B. Smith J. C. Brown's Central Insane Highland Osceola County D. A. R. McKinstry H. Grosvenor Major Jewett Wood Bros H. Logan BE. R. Lash E. C. Berry D H. Moore Cornell Perous North Hill DeWitt Squire J. Doe Stander Thedford Canton Ohis Will Hearst Friends Glouster N. J Weethee College Hill S. C. H. Bryson B H. Woodworth Richard Bari Lillian Ward Cooley Margaret Burns Catherine Walsh of Mayme Walsh Henry Poston Nell Adair Amesville George Whipple New Pittsburg Harry Selby Middleport John D Selby Ulating Athens Lumber Company
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