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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
12
The letter from Q D Ridenour of Nelsonville Ohio dated January 27 1908 outlines his bid for auditor in the Athens County Republican primary on February 11. He praises incumbent Walker while listing grounds for seeking the office including bookkeeping experience and desire for the emoluments of the post. He urges voters to personally assess his qualifications and meet him before the primary.
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas Kelectric O as a remedy for sore throats and general pain claiming quick relief within hours for any pain in any part of the body.
A list of names in Athens Ohio includes Alexander Al M Andrews Thos Bauers Brads Margaret A Braley Boggs J 8 Bowles Eddie Carver Sarah Clark Cline A L Conrad Chas Dowler Alpha Dowl Emmett Dye Alfred Frost D Giffin Myrtle Goddard Hsteelle Haines Mrs A J Hamier Wm Hewitt P Harvey Will Howard Martha Hunter Wilda Laird Gev ert M Lonas Mrs Isaac Lewry Maddock Rosalba Mavis A P Jim McMasters Georgie n Mrs Geo Mathews Mary Pettit P P Reaves Maggie Rissey Prank Robinson Margaret Russell Georgie Sharp Chas Sinkey Vinnie Smith Odd Smith Lulu Taylor Cornelia Whaley Chas Williams nett Wilson Mary Wright Maude Wool ey 8. Callers must state they were advertised. Unclaimed letters to be sent to Dead Letter Office February 10, 1905. Cc Bryson P M.
Mr FE E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve does the business. He used it for piles and it cured them. He used it for chapped hands and it cured them. He applied it to an old sore and it healed it without leaving a scar. 25c at McKee’s.
K T McKinsky traveled to Glouste today for a business engagement. Local officials noted the visit as part of broader regional dealings.
Larger operators in the Hocking Valley and Pittsburg fields urge Congress to create a bureau of mines and mining under the interior department. If established, John Mitchell may be placed at its head. experts would study conditions, accidents, and safety across districts.
Mrs. FE A Smith was buried at Cutler cemetery with services by Rev. Strecker and others. Several locals and visitors including W T Smith, L H Smith, and families attended. A trial favored the plaintiff in a $65 money case between C F Gandee and Charles Howard. Various visits and a mining accident at Gard mines are noted. A well known stockman, Joan Phillips, died aged about 66 and was buried with Masonic honors.
Seventeen candidates paid the required assessment by noon to qualify for the February 11 primary. James McVicker was the sole filer dropped. The cash collected covers expenses and leaves a surplus. The list includes nominees for County Commissioner, Prosecuting Attorney, Treasurer, Probate Judge, Infirmary Director, and other county posts with names such as John F. Biddle, J. M. Foster, A. W. Lynch, Alex Nelson, and Harry Webster among others.
The four month old son of Mr and Mrs William Syrjala of Sugar Creek died Sunday afternoon. Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon at 1 oclock from Sugar Creek church.
Racine Wis doctor claims Health Coffee is the closest coffee imitation made from pure toasted cereals or grains with malt nuts and other additives. No real coffee in it and could fool an expert if consumed unknowingly. Sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.
Earl White of Marietta visited his parents in Hockingport last week. Athens hosts and Coolville calls mark a string of visits. Mary Curtis and Hirai Pennybacker visit Pennybackers in Parkersburg. May White and Josephine Tipton move among Parkersburg and Coolville. James Stewart remains ill. Cyrus Jones hosts Charles Jones. Daugherty and Coe guests of Robert Daugherty. Ed Swan travels to Zanesville for work. John Griffin leaves for an unspecified destination.
A letter argues the Bureau of Public Accounting is sound, recounting arbitration efforts over questioned items totaling 7466 dollars. The author accuses Mr. Price of avoiding a meeting, disputes delays, and seeks Judge Wood’s written opinion to publicly clarify misrepresentations and defend recorded settlements.
A. Wells reports a crop of two reds of ground paraning over 12 inches in circumference and 15 inches long. He has sold seven bushels at 75 cents per bushel. The note asks who can beat this yield and, at that rate, how many bushels per acre and the profit.
Nelsonville Ohio January 29. William Barker aged citizen died of old age and was buried Monday at Plains cemetery. Funeral service held at Plains church.
A J Crawford announces his candidacy for renomination as representative from Athens county. He argues experience from two terms makes him better suited to serve, notes the trend toward longer service, and asks for continued support while reminding that his duties in the legislature keep him away from personal meetings.
A union committee from all the mines in the Sunday Creek valley met to place idle workers from shut-down mines into operating pits. D. H. Sullivan and Joseph Richards spoke as representatives. A five-man committee will ballot unemployed men into working mines. Sun day Creek officials pledged cooperation to place all idle workers promptly. A nurse cough cure ad ends.
Nelsonville notes W J Caldwell from Columbus arrived on train 30 to inspect scales across the branch and mines south of the city. An engine supports the work, expected to last about three days, with joint weigh scales checked and repaired if defective.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment for itching conditions including piles and eczema. It claims relief for skin itch and notes availability at all druggists.
Mrs. Mary Tom visited her Knox parents in Wales Mill while Mr. David Bobo returned home from Columbus hospital. Ethel and Harvey McVey spent Sunday with Lee Quick family. Mrs. Belle Fought visited her mother Robinett Saturday. Ora Castor visited Carpenters with parents. Leona Master came home from Columbus. Ea McVey recoveries from grip health wise. Henry Peacock from Murray City visiting relatives nearby. Flossie West guest of William West family last week. Mr and Mrs CC W Tewksbury visiting his parents Monday. Marion Beckley returned to work in Parkersburg.
The Tennessee State Attorney Laps D. McCord in Washington endorses Peruna as an excellent tonic and catarrh remedy. He asserts catarrh reflects nerve weakness and praises Peruna for its invigorating qualities. K S Ryan, ex Parliament member now in Nome, Alaska, also commends Peruna for colds and catarrhal complaints.
Five Points residents Mr. Guy Wingett and Mr. George Balles led a group of friends to the Blue Grass Stock Farm Saturday. Mrs. Sarah Dew shopped in Albany Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Albany visited C. P. Knowlton late week. Charley Bolen from Chauncey mines spent Sunday with family here. Ora Saylor visited friends, Arch Knowlton and Floyd Ellis visited BE W. McVay’s home. Protracted meetings at Hebbardsville M E church engage local youths. Will Knowlton is on the sick list.
R M Ames of Louellen Kentucky says Electric Bitters is a cure for misery from malaria poison. The 50 cent bottle is claimed to break chills or bilious attacks quickly and to purge yellow jaundice. It purports rapid relief for stomach liver and kidney issues and back pain, with a guarantee at McKee's Drug Store.
A brief market listing notes oysters celery and lettuce available from Cotton Bros. The notice highlights fresh seafood greens and produce, indicating a local grocer’s stock. Prices are not specified.
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