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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1908

Page

8

Veterans Seek One Dollar Daily Pension Plan

Washington 22 The Union reports Civil War veterans petition Congress for General Sherwoods thirty dollar a month pension plan citing 175 000 veterans nationwide and Ohio concentration. The measure faces Republican resistance but supporters foresee major political pressure and a possible Toledo encampment to push passage. Burns a 15 year old miner died after a cave in at Broadwell with critical injuries and slim recovery chances.

Washington Dan Gide ‘Wee Congress Isaac R Toledo Ohio Petty Bherwood Sherwood Wesslld League of Veterans G. A P

Permits to Wed in West Virginia and Ohio

Mumleo Jenkins aged 32 of Cairo West Virginia and Addie Court ney aged 28 of Athens plan marriage. Albert Smith aged 32 a salesman of Charleston West Virginia and Grace I Noyes aged 30 of Athens also seek a marriage license.

Mumleo Jenkins Sawmill Bend Cairo W. Va Addie Courtney Athens Albert Smith Charleston Grace I. Noyes

Walling Wallace Burns Killed by Falling Slate in Mine

In Amesville on January 23 Wallace Burns, a young worker at the Gard Coal company mine near Broadwall, was crushed by falling slate during his shift. He was at work when the accident occurred and died from the injuries sustained.

Amesville Wallace Burns Gard Coal Company Broadwall

Quiet Wedding Unites Davis and Smith in Columbus Trip

The home of Mr and Mrs John F Davis on West Mulberry street hosted a small wedding as their daughter Grace Davia Davis married Harry A Smith of Charleston West Virginia. Rev F M Swinehart officiated at 3 20 pm in a ceremony with no attendants. The couple departed for Columbus for a brief wedding trip and will reside in Charleston after February 1. Smith works in mining supply and mining machinery.

John F. Davis West Mulberry Street Grace Davia Noyes Harry A. Smith Charleston W. Va F. M Swinehart

Sketch of Dr Blower for Athens County coroner

Dr James G Blower a self made young man and physician candidate for Athens County coroner outlines his rugged rise from miner to doctor. He cites four years with Baltimore coroner Prof Keble and argues his medical practice equips him for systematic coroner duties. The appeal urges support to inspire working boys toward honest achievement.

Hower Trimble Township Medical Glouster Owas Iower Keble Baltimore Athens County

Franklin county damage suit set for imminent trial

Mr. Linscott said a $10,000 damage suit filed in Franklin county would go to trial in the very near future.

Catholic Church Rules Marriages Across U S

A new papal decree enforces the Council of Trent ruling that future Catholic Catholic marriages performed by Protestant or non ordained officials are null and void. Bishop Donahue states only ceremonies by a Catholic priest are valid and urges dispensation for mixed marriages to be solemnized by a priest with two witnesses.

Donahue Pius XI United States Europe Asia

John P. Coe Seeks County Commissioner Seat

A voters’ letter from Athens County announces John P. Coe as a candidate for county commissioner. He notes years as county treasurer and urges electing businesslike managers to run the county for the common good on the February 11 polling day.

Athens County Lfe J. P. Coe

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Hikes Pay Cut For Senior Staff

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces a 10 percent salary reduction for officers and employees earning over 166 dollars monthly, lowering to 150 dollars for those between 150 and 166, effective February 1, affecting all officers from the president downward.

Baltimore Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company

Miss Alice Austin Weds Joseph Johnson in Athens Day

The wedding took place last evening at the home of Mrs. Maggie Green on West Washington street in Nelsonville O. Miss Alice Austin of Nelsonville and Mr. Joseph Johnson of Athens were joined in matrimony. The ceremony was performed by Squire J. J. Jane. Both couples are well known in their towns.

Nelsonville Maggie Green Washington Street Alice Austin Joseph Johnson Athens Squire J. J. Jane

Ten Pound Printer Welcomes Son at Ward Home

W W Ward expert linotype operator at the Journaldharette offices in Logan is the proud father of a ten pound boy. The baby arrived Tuesday morning and has brightened the Ward home on East Hunter street. Willie smiles on his first days as relatives congratulate the family. mother and son are reported doing finely.

W.W. W. Ward Journaldharette Logan Ward East Hunter Street Willie

Wellston man circulates petition for Coxey style march

Harry Wells of Wellston circulates a petition for volunteers and claims two hundred signers. He plans a Coxey like procession starting about February first toward New York City with five hundred followers. Many working men in the vicinity sign daily and the venture gains notoriety.

Harry Wells Wellston Harry Coxey New York City Wells

Nelsonvill e couple plans Florida trip via Columbus

Mr and Mrs Robert Dean longtime Nelsonville Brick manager left Wednesday for Columbus and will proceed to Florida for the rest of the winter They may also visit Cuba before returning to Nelsonville

Nelsonville Robert Dean Nelsonville Brick Company Columbus Florida Cuba

Little Country Paper From My Old Denver Post

A nostalgic poem praising the local paper as comfort and mood lifter. It recalls pumpkins row social notes, crop updates, and city life while noting rough edges yet valuing its tidy reader uplift. The piece contrasts simple fiction with real community detail in a hometown press.

Funeral arrangements pending for longtime Athens County resident

Amesville obituary reports John Phillips aged 65 died at 9 this morning at his home following organic heart trouble. A prominent local citizen in Athens County for many years. Funeral arrangements have yet to be made.

Amesville John Phillips Phillips Athens County

Notable ages in Athens and Nelsonville pair

Joseph Johnson, 24, from Athens, is linked with Alice Austin, 18, of Nelsonville in a brief item noting their ages and origins.

Joseph Johnson Athens Alice Austin Nelsonville

Newborns Reported in Local Families

Ne w arrivals include a daughter born Wednesday night to Mr and Mrs Branch Tresize of East State street and a son born Thursday evening to Mr and Mrs Bert Merquis of North High street.

Branch Tresize East State Street Bert Merquis North High Street

Dean's Regulats Liver Tonic Ad

An old ad touts Dean's Regulats as a liver corrector and stomach toner. It claims to relieve chronic dyspepsia and constipation and promotes the product at 25 cents per box.

Dean

Senate Hears Knox Railroads Liability Bill

Senator Knox introduces a sweeping federal bill to make interstate railroads liable for injuries to employees in service. The Knox measure overturns fellow servant and contributory negligence doctrines and bars contracts or insurance from serving as defenses. He aims to advance the bill promptly to meet Supreme Court objections to prior legislation.

Washington Senate Philander C. Knox Pennsylvania Judiciary Committee Supreme Court of the United Knox Supreme Court Congress

Little Girl Burned in Farm Fire Accident

A Snow dairy farm girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Russell, suffered severe burns when her dress ignited from a gas stove. Doctors treated her burns on the left side arms hands and face and her hair was singed. her condition was described as serious but recoverable. An advertisement for Dr Shoops Restorative followed.

Snow Dairy Farm J. T. Merwin

Funeral of Mrs Whittington at Bassett Church

Funeral services for Mrs Sarsh Hill Whittington aged 88 who died January 2 at her home in Dyesville were held at Bassett church on Friday January 24. She was aunt to Mrs Hugh Brown and Mr George Ford of this city.

Sarsh Hill Whittington Dyesville Bassett Church Hugh Brown George Ford

Trial Catarrh Remedy Offered Free By Dr Shoop

Trial catarrh treatments are being mailed free on request by Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. The tests prove to the people at no cost the value of this scientific prescription known to druggists everywhere at Dr Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.

Shoop Racine Wis Henderson-Crider Drug Co Henderson- Crider Drug Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Burns Broadwell Minear Hering R. Bartholew T College Phila Niv Réwin Prem Nor College Med Dept. Univ. of Elingwood M. D Bennett Medi Bendene Pierce Golden Medical Liscor Swen Peasant Pollase Sears Permnene In Noyes-Smith J. G. Blower Coun James G. Blower Cor Blower Justice of the the Catholic Church Council of Trent Bishop Donahue Eavier T. L. Jones Gallatin Tenn Wini John P. Coe D&w B. & C. Railroad Johnson-Austin Wells’ Army Ridenour Nelsonville, Ohio Yellar Denver Post Permitte Employes W. B. Russell Ayer J. C. Ayer Co Lowell Mass Aaron Grady H. H. Haning J. S. Basom D. D. S. Dentist South Court Street Eureka Standard Oil CO Lawrence & Bean, Fire and Life Insurance Onto Bernard R. LeRoy Dr. LeRoy LeRoy Bank Building Athena Ors. C. H Edna Thompson Pentists Cline Ninth Street
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