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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1907

Page

12

Fleming v Phillips appeal over hay debt in Ames township

George S. Fleming sues John Phillips in common pleas on appeal from Squire R. R. Keirns Ames township seeking 17.55 plus interest for 2700 pounds of hay delivered March and April 1903. Jury ruled day sold to Lewis Duncan, dismissing Fleming’s action at costs. Fleming appeals with attorney H. G. Stalder.

Common Pleas Court George S. Fleming John Phillips Squire R. R. Keirns Ames Township Fleming Squire Keirns Lewis Duncan Phillips Squire Keirn H. G. Stalder

Athens Hospital Records Show Lowest Maintenance Costs

Secretary Shirer released five year tables from 1902 to 1906 detailing expenses inmates and per capita costs for 18 state institutions. Inmate numbers rose from 16 071 to 18 629 while total maintenance climbed from 2 574 469.40 to 3 027 954.72 and per capita cost fell from 166.41 to 162.54. Athens State Hospital had the lowest per capita cost from 130.49 to 108.42, with the highest at the state school for the blind.

Shirer State Board of Charities Athens State Hospital State School For the

Death of Hazel Marie Crawford at seven months

Hazel Marie Crawford seven months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Crawford died yesterday near Halls. The funeral is set for Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Asbury church with interment in Asbury cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Graff, visiting, left for Parkersburg to pursue business with brother Ernest Graff.

Albert Graff Parkersburg Graff Ernest

Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised With Local Endorsement

Athens resident G. J. Eddy reports relief from chronic backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought a box at Henderson's drug store and saw marked improvement, noting fewer nighttime urination episodes and renewed health. The ad promotes Doan's as a kidney specific remedy sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. at 50 cents.

Dean Athens G. J. Eddy East State Street Ohio Henderson's Doan Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Desire For Food Is Important For Digestion

Eminent physicians in the US and Europe support that a keen appetite aids digestion. Nobel laureate Dr J P Pavlov and Dr Joseph Feisler endorse moderate beer at meals. Pabst Blue Ribbon is praised as a healthful beer made from eight day malt, hops, and water, offering nutrition and superior flavor.

Europe J. P. Pawlow Joseph Feisler Northwestern University of Chicago Pabst Beer

Two Boys Suffer Severe Burns In Mine Explosion

At Amesville near the North family's mine two brothers aged 18 and 17 were badly burned when a keg of powder exploded after a tool transfer. The blast scorched their faces and hands, with the younger boy's face severely burned and eyes swollen but sight not thought lost. Fred North sustained facial burns and worse hand injuries.

Amesville Fred North Clarence Here

O. U. Track Team Names Captain For Season

Flenny W. Lever was reelected captain of both indoor and outdoor track. Ohio University plans a meet at Delaware on February 7 with training to begin immediately in the local gym. Howard, formerly with Allegheny College, and Lever, from Miami, headline a squad with other experienced runners expected to develop.

Flenny W. Lever Lever Delaware Ohio Howard Allegheny College Miami

Permits to Wed for Four Local Couples

Mathew E. Christman a 24 year old teacher and Pearl A Earich a 19 year old teacher both of Millfield obtain marriage licenses. Melvin Tolliver 21 a miner of Deanville and Laura E Wright 17 of Goose Run also receive licenses.

Mathew E. Christman Pearl A. Earich Millfield Melvin Tolliver Deanville Laura E. Wright Goose Run

Taxation reform urged to curb property concealment in Ohio

Attorney General Ellis addresses the Ohio Commissioners at Dayton alleging persistent tax evasion by personal property. He cites why real estate dominates tax returns, notes growth of concealed wealth in cities, and contrasts corporation wealth with taxes paid. He highlights state totals for real and personal property and public service stocks.

Ellis Ohio Convention of Dayton Commonwealth Hamilton Cincinnati Hamilton County Montgomery County Belmont County Cuyahoga County Darke County Auditor England Public Service Secretary of State

Dedication Postponed for Guysville Presbyterian Church

The dedication of the new Presbyterian church at Guysville, planned for Saturday January 19, is postponed indefinitely due to heavy rains and high water. The $2,500 edifice includes a 30 by 40 main room, an 18 by 30 Sunday school room, a 10 by 10 vestibule, and an L shaped area with art windows honoring Rev. C. B. Taylor. Pastor Rev Chauncey Case led the project assisted by the Board of Church Erection which furnished $800.

Presbyterian Guysville C. B. Taylor Board of Church Erection Chauncey Case

Substitutes Voted Down and Legality Question Discussed

Washington and New York reports detail Senate debate on Reed Smoot seating and a Brownsville incident investigation. House actions include Longworth’s foreign site building fund proposal and editorial emphasis on diplomat pay. Military promotions outline McCaskey to major general and Hall to brigadier general for March appointments.

Brownsville Congress Mallory McCumber Culberson Longworth Ohio United States Washington William 8. McCaskey Department of Texas James F. Wade New York Charles B. Hall Thirteenth Infantry Infantry Fort Leavenworth Kan

Original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Sold by Cline's Pharmacy

When the cold winds dry skin, this salve eases discomfort. Look for the DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve name to avoid imitations and ensure you buy the original product. Cline's Pharmacy sells it.

Cline

Farm Sales Report From Stewart and Nearby Areas

Carl W. Hayes of Stewart reports two farm sales this week. The first farm in Carthage township was owned by D. E. B. Russell of Columbus and bought by J. H. Cray of Amesville. The second farm in the Muskingum Valley near Stockport sold to Mr. Bailey of West Virginia.

Carl W. Hayes Stewart Carthage Township D. EB. Russell Columbus J. H. Cray Amesville Muskingum Valley Stockport Mr. Bailey West Virginia

Piles Treatment Promises Cure With PAZO OINTMENT

An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT provides a guaranteed cure for piles itching bleeding and protruding issues. Druggists will refund money if not cured in 6 to 14 days. Price 56 cents.

Home made catarrh cure prescription named Clyclone

A home remedy titled Clyclone is described for catarrh and related lingering poisons. The recipe calls for fluid extract dandelion one half ounce, compound karyon one ounce, compound syrup sarsaparilla three ounces, mixed and taken after meals and at night. The ad claims it purges catarrhal poisons through eliminative kidneys and warns against absorption through mucous membranes. It attributes national expert status to a renowned specialist.

Pay Roll Of O U January Total Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Six

The university payroll for January is being prepared at the office of President Ellis. January's payroll totals 6276.64 dollars, covering the monthly salary for every person on the payroll.

O. U Ellis

Coal land sale to Columbus capitalists announced

J A Rowan and J C Gillett of Athens report disposal of about two thousand acres of coal lands in Athens and Canaan to Columbus capitalists. No 6 coal vein runs five to nine feet thick. Wolf Brothers will manage tests and sinking a shaft with development planned soon.

J. A. Rowan J. C. Gillett Athens Canaan Columbus Wolf Brothers

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Ames Squire Athens Hospital R. M. Laird & CO Pabst New Gym Ers Presbyterian Church Senate Smoot—Longworth Sutherland Utah Reed Smoot The Depew Chauncey M. Depew Transportation Club Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Mr. Depew Charles II Taylor & Shaw Warren Building Postoffice Bell Bank of Athens United J.D. Brown W. Eb, Golden J. S. Basom D. D. S. Dentist Gora South Court Street Carl Anderson Bros. &Co Roach Building P. O W. B. Dailey Over Fulton Grocery North Court St Athens, Ohio ORS C. H Edna Thompson Dentists Fire and Life Insurance H. H. Haning Athens Ohio J.C. Gillett Athens and Bears
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