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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1907

Page

3

United Mine Workers to intensify West Virginia drive

Indianapolis July 2 United Mine Workers announce a vigorous campaign to organize West Virginia miners led by John Mitchell with thirty organizers and a half million dollar fund. About 60 000 miners exist with only 7 000 organized, emphasis on the Fairmont field where 20 000 non union workers operate. Mitchell to head from Charleston two months hence with headquarters to direct statewide efforts.

Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers of America The West Virginia John Mitchell Fairmont United Mine Workers Mitchell Charleston

The Charming Woman Promises Health and Beauty

The ad claims charm not tied to form and features but to neatness, clear eyes, smooth skin, and sprightliness. It urges that electri c treatments restore weakness, strengthen nerves, brighten eyes, and enhance complexion, guaranteed at W H McKee druggist for 50 cents.

W. H. McKee

Stratisville Opens New Coal Mine by Hocking Fuel Co

Strat isville reports the Hocking Fuel company organized with 10000 capital electing T C Cochenour as president and treasurer. The firm bought 127 acres of coal lands near Strat isville and plans to ship coal soon with a plan to expand capital and acquire more property. Headquarters will be in the Wyandotte building in Columbus.

Straitsville Hocking Fuel Company T. C. Cochenour Cochenour Northern Fuel Company Wyandotte Columbus Ohio Coal

Athens Pastor Miss Lena Kouns Weds Dr W E Robinson

Miss Lena Kouns of Columbus and Dr W E Robinson of Washington D C were married yesterday at the bride’s home by Rev W H Boden. The bride is the daughter of M W Korns, manager of the Ohio Manufacturing Company, and the groom is a prominent dentist. The bridal trip includes Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara, New York, Jamestown, Washington and other eastern points.

Lena Kouns Columbus W. E. Robinson Washington D. H W. H. Boden Christian Church M. W. Korns Ohio Manufacturing Company Washington D. 8 Cleveland Buffalo Niagara New York Jamestown Washington

Must Order Election on Special School District Petition

The Supreme Court ruled that township trustees must call a special election once a proper petition is received to create a special school district in part of the township. The mandamus against Oakwood Township trustees of Montgomery county, sought by J. H. Patterson of Dayton, was upheld in the lower courts and the appeal to the high court was denied.

Oakwood Township Montgomery County J. H. Patterson Dayton Supreme Court

Miss May Harris Visits Relatives in Columbus

Miss May Harris travels to Columbus to visit relatives, seeking out family in the Ohio city during her planned stay.

Miss May Harris Columbus

Foreign Opinions On War Tension Between Japan And US

Reports from Tokyo London Paris Berlin and The Hague on July 8 reflect broad diplomatic concern over Japan US friction. Observers warn of potential Pacific conflict while noting monetary burdens, race issues, and fears of provocation and misjudgment amid ongoing maritime power shifts.

Tokyo Pacific Japan United States Berlin Germany Roosevelt San Francisco the Hague Unite States

Were Wedded Near Coolville

Miss Clara Mae Caldwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Caldwell wed Mr W O Ormsby of North Jackson Ohio at the bride’s home near Coolville on July 3. Rev M R Crabbe officiated with Mary Caldwell as bridesmaid and George W Caldwell as best man. A wedding dinner followed and the couple left by B and O train for a week’s state trip.

Guysville Clara Mae Caldwell Alex. Caldwell W. O. Ormsby North Jackson Ohio Coolville M. R. Crabbe Lawrence Charge M. E. Church Haverhill Mary Caldwell George W. Caldwell Ohio University

Postmaster Endorses Chamberlain’s Medicine in Cherryvale

F M Hamilton, Cherryvale postmaster, also runs general store and stocks Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says it is standard in the line and never fails to give satisfaction. Sold by McKee Lash Barton Drug Chauncey Athens.

F. M. Hamilton Cherryvale Ind Chamberlain W. H. McKee E. R. Lash Athens Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Sunday School Social at Marshfield

After a contest between Marshfield Christian Sunday School classes the primary class taught by Miss Capitola Saunders won. A reception for the winning class followed at Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Withers home on Tuesday evening with lawn tables ice cream and cake free to all ninety five members attended for a cheerful gathering.

Christian Sunday School Marshfield Capitola Saunders Sylvester Withers

Bad Burn Quickly Healed By Chamberlain's Salve

Mrs Robert Mytton of Hamilton Ontario reports her daughter's knee burn healed beautifully after applying Chamberlain's Salve. The product is sold by W H Mee E R Lash Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.

Chamberlain Robert Mytton John Street Hamilton Ontario W. H. Meee E. R. Lash Athens Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio

Distinguished guest visit reunites long-separated brothers

Judge and Mrs. B F Thomas of Hamilton Ohio and Captain W Thomas with his Dayton Tennessee daughter have been guests of W A Thomas and family on East State Street. The captains are brothers who had not met in 29 years. Captain Thomas, a veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars, is now in his 84th year and recently retired after years editing papers in Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee.

B F. Thomas Hamilton Ohio W. Thomas Dayton, Tenn W. A. Thomas East State Street Capt. Thomas Thomas Kentucky Tennessee

P. S. Cott Lands a Fine Position

At Columbus offices of Sunday Creek Coal company the appointment of G. H. Dukes as Chief Engineer of Sunday Creek is announced. He will succeed N. D. Monsarrat who was elected second vice president in charge of mines. P. W. Cott moves to Hocking Valley to fill the vacancy, with C. H. Terry taking the Sunday Creek post in Nelsonville.

Columbus Sunday Creek Coal Company G. H. Dukes Hocking Valley Sunday Creek N. D. Monsarrat Dukes P. 8. Cott Athens C. H. Terry Nelsonville

Day We Remember With Pleasure and Profit

A note extols Dr King’s New Life Pills claimed to purify blood ease headache and biliousness and keep bowels right selling at W H McKee’s drug store for 25 cents.

Dr. King W. H. McKee

Woman Hurt on Union Street in Marble Shop Accident

Mrs. Mary Crippen of West Union Street was seriously hurt this morning after stumbling over a plank at a marble shop. She fell and injured her arm, with skin lacerations and torn ligaments. A doctor was called and by noon she rested easier.

Mary Crippen West Union Street

Pineules Claim Kidney and Bladder Relief

Pineules are advertised to relieve backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue. The ad claims they support natural kidney filtration and offer a 30 day treatment for $1.00 with money back if unsatisfactory. Sold by Henderson-Crider Drug Co.

Henderson-Crider Drug Co

Central Avenue M. E. Church Meetings This Week

The Central Avenue M. E. Church hosts a profitable week of services with daily 7:30 p.m. starts. The Marietta District Conference opens Monday at 1 and 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 8 a.m. The District League Convention sessions begin Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and end Wednesday noon. All are welcome.

Central Avenue M. E. Church Marietta District League

Miss Burns Wins Trip in Jamestown Contest

Glouster Ohio July 4 Miss Mayme Burns of Glouster is among the winners in the Commercial Tribune contest and earns a two weeks trip to the Jamestown Exposition. She leaves next Thursday after securing 21 500 votes while Grace Stickney of Athens garnered 13 496 votes. The party will spend three days in Washington.

Glouster Ohio Mayme Burns Commercial Tribune Miss Burns Grace Stickney Athens Washington

Glouster Coal Sinking New Shaft To Open Territory

Glouster Ohio July 4 The Glouster Coal company reports a new shaft on the J J Allen farm progressing to 26 feet to open fresh territory under lease. Flood damage shut the old mine, no coal will be hoisted from the new shaft though power plant and incline may be used. Several months to reach shipping.

Glouster Ohio Glouster Coal Company J. J. Allen

Remarkable Healing Claim From Port Byron

Amos FF King of Port Byron New York says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a leg sore he bore for eighty years now aged eighty five. The druggist W H McKee guarantees cure for all sores at 25 cents.

Port Byron N. Y Amos FF. King W. H. McKee

Springer Sentenced for Shooting with Intent to Kill

Edward Springer arrives at the penitentiary after being moved from Nelsonville to the Athens county jail. He begins a three year term for shooting with intent to kill carrying a feather pillow and a violin, and appears set to live quietly in the West Spring street hotel.

Ohio Sun Edward Springer Penitentiay Athens Big West Spring Street Springer Nelsonville Athens County

Grosvenor Still Lives in Courtroom Dispute

In a Gallipolis Tribune report, General Grosvenor and Mr. Booth clash over a referenced Kentucky affair. The stenographer is asked to verify the detail. Grosvenor vows to forfeit his life if incorrect, then it is found he was wrong and the General survives the dispute.

Gen. Grosvenor Mr. Booth General Grosvenor Kentucky Grosvenor Gallipolis

Bethany Men Host Joyful Fourth of July Hay Ride

Mr C C Petty and Mr John Frost hosted a group of local youths in Bethany on July 4. The outing traveled to Guysville for a bountiful dinner and a long evening return, described as the best time of the season.

Bethany C. C. Petty John Frost Guysville

The Brown House Party Returns From Canaanville Mine Visit

Mrs L V Brown Mrs BE Foster Miss Ruth Brown Miss Hazel Foster and Miss Essie Davis of New Castle Indiana and Mr Walter Brown returned Saturday night from a house party at Canaanville where L V Brown and company are installing a mine. J E Jones joined Wednesday but left Friday for business. They explored the mine and enjoyed picnics tally ho rides and fishing.

L. V. Brown BE. W. Foster Ruth Brown Hazel Foster Essie Davis Newcastle Indiana Walter Brown Canaanville L. V. Brown and Standard Journal

Death of pioneer in Millfield at 87 buried Concord

Mrs Mindelena Brown aged 87 mother of Pollard Brown died in Millfield on July 4 and will be buried at Concord tomorrow at 12 oclock. Rev Carroll of Jacksonville will officiate.

Millfield Mindelena Brown Pollard Brown Concord Rev. Carroll of Jacksonville

Saratoga and Jamestown Attend Tri-Ennial Conclave

A party including Mr. James A. Palmer Maj J M Goodspeed Judge and Mrs A 8 Bethel Dr and Mrs Pritchard Nelsonville Dr Dillinger Murray City will travel from Columbus with the Washington D H commandery to the Knight Templar Triennial conclave in Saratoga. They plan to visit the Jamestown exposition and return after about three weeks.

James A. Palmer J. M. Goodspeed A. 8. Bethel Pritchard Nelsonville Dillinger Murray City Columbus Washington D. H. Commandery Saratoga Knight Templar

Johnny Miller Likely Committed to Feeble Minded Youth Hospital

Johnny Miller the half witted youth who assaulted May Hoisington was heard in Probate Court. Dr J M Higins served as medical examiner. Judge Lynch ordered commitment to an institution for the Feeble Minded Youth in Columbus, with admission likely.

Johnny Miller Little May Hoisington J. M. Higins Lynch Johnny Columbus

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