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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1918
Page
8
At the corner of Second and Race streets in Middleport a machine driven by W. Shandler of Spencer West Virginia and a youth named Stobart of Pomeroy collided causing damage to both cars. Each participant was fined 25 dollars plus costs after a mayoral admonition on speed.
Chas W Watson formerly state inspector of steam boilers is named local inspector of steam boilers for the Steamboat Inspection Service at the port of Cleveland. Cleveland as a major state port sees hundreds of vessels weekly making the appointment highly important and Watson is praised as well qualified. He has been vacationing with his parents Mr and Mrs C A Watson in Racine.
Dale Knight aged about nineteen, son of Bert Knight of Chester, sustained the loss of a thumb and three fingers on his right hand yesterday while handling an old rifle he did not know was loaded.
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Electa Hysell who died after months of illness. Born April 28, 1887 she was 81. Daughter of W B and Phoebe Hartinger she grew up on a Leading Creek area farm, taught school, married James B Hysell in 1858, and lived in Middleport since 1877. Known as Aunt Set for her kindness.
By the Way Charles DeWees of Deanville was seen picking ripe tomatoes from his garden Monday.
Mrs. E Kyle of 189 W Union St recalls kidney trouble after backache and sweats. Two years of pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Cline's Pharmacy, with quick relief recalled again by 1917. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The July city council session adopted the budget showing about 5 000 more in taxes for the coming year. The general, health, safety, and service funds were increased, with safety funded by hydrant rentals. An appropriation ordinance for six months was approved and salary increases approved for city officials and the city auditor.
Ordinance 210 accepts R A Dalton's Daltonhurst Addition plat in Athens. Lots 2304 to 2264 and adjacent streets approved with requirement Dalton pay advertising costs. ordinance in force after the earliest legally allowed date. dated June 24, 1918.
City Auditor Edmundson yesterday assumed the role of clerk to Secretary Haning at Ohio University. Elected weeks ago by university trustees, he will keep his city office and his South Court Street tailoring shop, planning to take in a partner while retaining management.
San Cura Ointment is advertised as the top remedy for burns cuts and bruises and a healer for poisons old sores and itching. The ad claims money back guarantees through Cline's Pharmacy Nelsonville and Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville Ohio with 30 to 69 cent jars and promotes San Cura Soap for scalp cleansing at 25 cents a cake.
The George M. Jones Coal Company of Ohio filed in Athens County Court a petition to quiet title to 1077.29 acres in Dover Township linked to Section 17 18 23 and 24 with numerous defendants and unknown heirs. The case lists owners and heirs, with a final court action scheduled for August 21 1918 and notes property boundaries and exceptions including a cemetery and surface rights. Samuel P Hildreth A G Brown and many others are named as defendants or heirs. Attorney Barton Griffith represents Evlietta. Athens County notice ends with restaurant closure July 4.
Ordinance 212 authorizes $1,799.09 in bonds to purchase real estate needed to extend Fern Street from its eastern end to East State Street in Athens Ohio. The measure details tract descriptions, bond terms, interest six percent, and procedures for sale and fund allocation.
Edward E. Shafer sues John Standall and others to satisfy a judgment. A real estate auction will be held July 27 1918 at 1 PM at the court house door in Athens Ohio. The property lies York township 1.39 acres appraised at 1000 dollars with two thirds minimum. cash terms.
Ordinance 211 authorizes the city of Ath ens Ohio to issue ten bonds totaling 10000 dollars to purchase fire engines. Bonds bear 6 percent interest, mature from 1919 onward, and are offered at par with interest accruing to buyers. Proceeds fund fire equipment. sinking fund provisions outlined. Tax levies cover interest and principal.
A fragment notes an ordinance repeal action stating that Section 8 is repealed and the ordinance will take effect at the earliest period allowed by law. The document mentions the President of Cornell and a dated approval on the 24th of June by Woodworth.
German prisoners in Paris express astonishment at the fighting spirit and flexibility of American troops. They report fear of American resolve driving Germany to seek peace with the Allies before winter.
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