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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1908

Page

6

Ohio Proposal for Amendment to Constitution Placed on Ballot

A proposed amendment to Ohio's constitution is submitted by the General Assembly for a statewide vote. The measure outlines changes to legislative procedure, including passage rules, gubernatorial approval, and final enactment conditions, aiming to alter sections 18 to 42 and related provisions.

En of Ohio Ifaill General Assembly Bret Sy A Thompson House of Representatives Andrew L. Haneia Senate State of State Mtton

Palmer Returns From Michigan Trip With Miss Porter

Chester Palmer comes back from a Monday trip to Michigan aboard the Moneypenny Hammond excursion. He was accompanied by Miss Nita Porter who recently ended a season as head trimmer at the Bon Ton millinery in the city. Porter left the party at Columbus to return home to Pennsylvania.

Chester Palmer Michigan Hammond Mr. Palmer Miss Nita Porter Miss Porter Columbus Pennsylvania

Mrs. McDonald and Son Head to Hatfield for Visit

Mrs. Thomas McDonald and her son Len traveled to Hatfield on Wednesday to stay several days with Mrs. McDonald’s parents.

Summers Returns From England After Four Months Abroad

Marshal Summers arrived this week from England where he spent four months with his parents. He returned to the city and was greeted by family and friends.

Marshal Summers England

M. T. Walsh Visits Athena to Attend Local Interests

M. T. Walsh arrived from Athena on Wednesday to oversee business interests in the city and check on local operations.

M. T. Walsh Athena

Nelsonville resident Fred Ditcher among city friends

Fred Ditcher of Nelsonville was circulating among his many friends in the city on Wednesday.

Fred Ditcher Nelsonville

Visitors from Columbus and Athens at Mason Home

J C Adams of Columbus visits relatives here for several days. Mrs Otto C Roush and son Darrell and Mrs Clifford Kern of Athens are guests at the home of J E Mason.

Otto C. Roush Darrell Clifford Kern Athens J. E. Mason

Daily Messenger Campaign Offer Promises Five Months for $1

F D McCaslin of the Daily Messenger urges readers to subscribe during a current campaign offer. The paper promises full county news and local updates with a five month subscription for one dollar, with W H Stahl prepared to receive payments.

F. DD. McCaslin The Daily Messenger Mack Messenger W. H. Stahl

Local visitors and visitors to Corning and nearby towns

Mrs J H McClannahan and baby visited Corning on Thursday. F R Baker of Athens, land agent for the Republic Coal Co, was in town on business. Mr and Mrs Z Z Bridge stayed with Mrs Bridge's mother in Corning. Reba Gladman and St Graham returned home to Logan after visiting their grandmother Adaline McDonald. City Clerk Reuben Wagner was in Athens on business. Supt M M Bryson and son Earnest visited Chauncey. William Feneken, William James, and Postmaster J W Bryson were county seat visitors. Carl Bellman was in Chauncey on business and plans to open a bakery. Mr and Mrs Wesley Love moved to Amesville. William Simons of Green's Run, the chicken man, was in town. Mrs 8 P Booth of Nelsonville and Mrs M F Noon and families visited the Noon family in Jacksonville.

J. H. McClannahan Baby Corning F. R. Baker Athens Baker Republic Coal Company Z. Z. Bridge M. M. Bryson Little Son Earnest Chauncey William Feneken William James J. W. Bryson Carl Bellman Bellman Wesley Love Amesville William Simons Green's Run 8. P. Booth Nelsonville M. F. Noon Thomas Noon Lawrence Noon Jacksonville

Local Notices and Departures From Meigs County

Saturday’s Daily notes Mrs Amanda R Allen leaving for Dickinson West Virginia to visit son W G Allen. Mrs H H Dulaney of Athens visits relatives in Meigs County. Sheldon Dry Goods salesman Dudley Morgan visits his wife at her parents home. Thomas Williams of Louisville Colorado departs Pomero to visit relatives in Meigs County. KR B Smith of Athens oversees business for Western and Southern Insurance. Rev Ross attends parochial school commencement at Corning. H H Birtcher of Roseville assists teardown of the old mayor’s office. Henry Nei operated on by Dr J G Blower to remove a growth from his back. operation successful. Dr B S Koons travels to Millfield to see aged Daniel Fulton.

Amanda R. Allen Dickinson W. Va W. G. Allen H. H. Dulaney Athens KE. M. Blower al Johnson M. Dudley Morgan Sheldon Dry Goods Company Columbus M. Clark Thomas Williams Louisville Colorado Margaret Williams Pomero Meigs County KR. B. Smith Western and Southern Insurance Company Rev. Ross Corning H. H. Birtcher Roseville W. 8 Leighty Henry Nei J. G. Blower Neil B. 8 Koons Millfield Daniel Fulton

Entertaining Socials and Church Circle Met This Week

Mrs Kasler hosted a royal gathering with Misses Herbert and others—music, story telling and duets in Welsh, finished with refreshments and a God Be With You Till We Meet Again. The Methdist Friendship Circle met at Mrs Tillie Hamilton’s with devotionals, readings, and songs. next meeting July 8 at Mrs Ann Theophilus.

Easler Mary Lizzie Herbert Lizzie Emma Williams Mary Vernon Getalie Gatchell Lodell Daugherty Methodist Church Tillie Hamilton Carrie Carpenter Margaret Walburn Ann Theophilus

Respected Lady Dies After Brief Illness at Home

Mrs. Arscott of South Congress Street died at noon after a week of typhoid pneumonia. Funeral will be held Monday afternoon from her home. Survived by husband and three daughters Mrs. Carl Porter Mrs. Charles O Pickering of Middleport and Miss Mary Arscott. She was a lifelong Athens resident and daughter of W S and Rhoda B Stedman.

South Congress Street Robert Arscott Carl Porter Charles O. Pickering Middleport Mary Arscott Mags. Arscott Athens Friends W.S Rhoda B. Stedman Stedman

Best Pills Ever Sold Says Ingleside Customer

After fifteen years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Aysene of Ingleside North Carolina praises Dr King's New Life Pills as the best pills ever sold. Sold under guarantee at McKee's Drug store for 25 cents.

Dr. King B. F. Aysene Ingleside N. C McKee

Sent to asylum Joseph Schneider committed to Athens State Hospital

Joseph Schneider of Nelsonville was committed to the Athens State Hospital for the insane after a Junacy hearing before Probate Judge Lynch. He was brought to Athens Thursday by Deputy Sheriff Lowry. a miner, single, Sd years old, plagued by delusions that everyone is against him. his brother had filed a lunacy charge. Dr Merwin was the examining physician.

Joseph Schneider Nelsonville Athens State Hospital Lynch Schneider Athens Sherif Lowry di Merwin

Alimony Request in Nelsonville Custody Case

Addie T. Saville seeks permanent alimony and child custody in common pleas court. She accuses Claude E. Saville of leaving with domestic Bertha H. Gross after November 1907 and living in adultery since May 1908. She requests temporary alimony now and permanent support plus custody after final hearing.

Common Pleas Court Addie T. Saville Claude E. Saville Roy W. Saville I. M. Foster Athens Clyde Lutie Russell Nelsonville Saville Bertha

Lively Fight in Trimble Township Over Temperance Question

In Glouster Ohio on June 27 the wet and dry issue dominates Trimble Township and Athens County. Dr A J Crawford and Joseph Richards compete for state rep as Republican and Democrat respectively while miners lift Richards. University clergyman Pres D J Evans will address meetings as Fred Dibber Pico and Richards campaign for the Liberal League amid broad county debate.

Glouster A. J. Crawford Joseph Richards Miners’ Organization Richards Athens County Dr. Crawford Columbus General Assembly D. J. Evans Ohio University Fred Dibber Nelsonville James Pico Liberal League

Mrs C. Warren Visits Relatives in Middleport

Mrs. C. B. Warren left Saturday for a short visit with relatives in Middleport, traveling for a few days.

The Modesty of Women Far and Dr. Pierce Prescriptions

Advertises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a non alcoholic remedy for female weakness and diseases. Claims endorsements from medical professionals and offers free medical adviser and pamphlets. Encourages women to consult and use the product, with mail order details and confidential correspondence.

Mar Shen Joe R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Local notes from Parkersburg and nearby towns

Postmaster W. E. Daugherty was in Parkersburg on business. Chas Wilson visited Coolville. Ed and Mrs Daugherty returned home after visiting relatives. Rev EB Wilson of Crookeville visits his father. Wheat harvest reports indicate a fair crop. Delmar Watson of Belpre spent time with his parents. MFE Church will preach Sunday morning. Nate O Connor of Athens is at home a few days. Mrs J EB Fultz is sick. Mrs Isaac Webster visited her parents. Mrs Fang Bingman of Cincinnati spent last Thursday with Mrs W E Daugherty.

Ed. Daugherty Chauncey EB. H. Wilson Crookeville W. B. Gilmore Pennsylvania Delmar Watson Belpre Arthur Watson MFE Nate O'Connor Athens J. EB. Fultz Isaac Webster E. H. Wilson Fang Bingman Cincinnati Hill W. E. Daugherty Ens Earnest Beard Wrightsville Will Beard Mr. Long George Koons Albany Mary Porter Wiley T. Sprague Elmer Dent

Chauncey and Nyetown Celebrate Fourth of July in Jackson's Grove

Community events mark the Fourth with two baseball games Chauncey band music and baskets. Local news covers visitors from Harrisonville Murray City and Athens plus the Chauncey Regulars beating Deanville 7 6 in a Sunday morning game and Children’s Day at the M E church with a crowd from Sand Ridge.

Marn Dewey William Dewey Chauncey and Cornifg Chauncey Deanville M. E Sand Ridge

War Declared Over Stomach Ailments Mirna Tablets

Druggists declare war on stomach troubles with Mirna Tablets promising a full refund if the 56 cent box fails. The product is touted as an absolute strengthener and cure for stomach and digestive issues, with claims it cures headaches dizziness nervousness and a coated tongue. Henderson-Cride markets Miona under an unconditional money-back guarantee if symptoms persist.

Henderson-Cride

Hebbardsville Guests and Local Notices

Hebbardsville residents host relatives from Columbus Amesville and Chatum Ontario visiters attend church at Athens and a kitchen shower for Ed Rickey. Gift family travels to Chatum Ontario for employment, White Hall children's exercises moved to June 27, Topeka summer trip for Crossen sis, property improvements by Elmer Gift with Cliff Hooper painting.

Frank Marsh Columbus Hal Angell Julian Gift A. E. Dent Near Fisher Athens Dent Hartford Chatum Ontario White Hall John Whaley K. Castle Amesville J. Crossen Hebbardsville Topeka Kansas Elmer Gift W. EF. Crossen Cliff Hooper

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of Ohio States OF America Ohto Armi A. Thompson Femar Carmi A. Thompson Phorosen Oe of Representatives Thomas McDonald Len Hatfield Mrs. McDonald J.C. Adams Buxton Ouress Aaron Grady Tlerk E. LeFever William Biddison Rendville Walter Walters Kasler Sigusiure Trimble Township Leiee Parkersburg Chas. Wilson Coolville Chauncley and Nyetown Jackson's Grove Ting Secur Ed and the Chauncey Band Will Furn Joseph Storke Harrisonville Chauncey Ites Wade Young Murray City James Pon James George William Lowe Merritt Mill Street Beebe Marshal Homer Love Goose Run Charles Welling Lon Johnson Will Shields Gertrude Shields Bryan Taft F. D. McCaslin Athens Messenger Charles M the Plains William Ferris William Beard Norma and Beesie Koenig Charles Bradfield Fam Ily Isaac Wilson Lena Ferri Harvey Charles Dunffee Frost Inez Higgins C. M. Higgins Owen Traydon Amanda Sayers Rob Nye Miss Bessie O. A Edward Manley C. L. Powell Ath Grace Martin Albert Schoonover Jacob Koons William Ober Ohlizer Wwe H.W. Buckbee Surat H. H. Haning Lawrence & Bean, Fire and Life Insurance Athens, Ohio Hocking Valley Jackson F. S. Bean Union Depot J. P. Blackwood Via W.ry Boston Mass Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias Atlantic City Denver Cal Dallas Texas Grand Jadge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Chautauqua Lilydale Ohio Central Lines Central
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