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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
6
Athens swept Parkersburg Bunch in a pair of contests and earned the victory in each, improving their standings with decisive performances. The double win showcased Athens’ offensive rhythm and defensive discipline, sealing the overall outcome.
Athens wins both ends of a Fourth of July doubleheader with Parkersburg at South Side Park. The locals, led by Gullum on the mound and timely hits from Williams and Knight, edge the visitors in morning play 4 to 3 and again in the afternoon as E Carrol, Mount and Swindell spark a rally. Attendance about 400 as fans enjoy a game-long battle and several aerial moments.
Fred Heisener who sold cigars stogies and tobacco for thirteen years at the Court Street stand has retired. He sold to clerk W A Ravenscroft who will continue at the old stand. Heisener born in Germany lived in Athens twenty years and will live with his sister on Mill Street after retirement.
Televised and printed ad claims Dean's Ointment stops eczema spread daily and relieves itching instantly, promising permanent cure at any drug store.
Mr. and Mrs. L Dow Poston Mrs T R Biddle and Mr C H Horn will tour the northeastern part of the state in a Cadillac leaving tomorrow. They will visit Lancaster Zanesville Barnesville Mount Vernon and Morris-Poston Coal mines where T R Biddle is general manager. The week long trip covers about 400 miles through Belmont Guernsey Muskingum Fairfield Perry Knox Hocking and Athens counties with possible sub tours.
The Messenger editor urges Athens to adopt a citywide Clean Up Day following Glouster’s example set for July 15 and 16. The plan assigns districts and superintendents to mobilize residents, collect unsightly debris, weed, repair fences and sidewalks, with district prizes for best improvement to curb disease and make the city shine.
Amesville July 8 Mrs Julia A Curfman widow of W H Curfman died Saturday at 73 burial Monday at 2 pm services by Rev Cellars. The worst electrical wind storm in years damaged properties but did not burn any buildings. Charles Perrys chimney struck. W E Potters barn and Charles Greens house struck. A cow owned by G L Fleming was killed. The drug store cell phone was struck splintering the box and tearing the ceiling.
Record lists four couples granted marriage licenses: Everett Pritchard 19 printer of Clarksburg W Va and Blanche Woodgerd 17 of Athens. Joseph E. Howard 27 farmer of Pratts Fork and Bertha Rosetta Reeves 27 of Athens. Roy A. Lowther 23 stenographer of Parkersburg and Ruth Jones 21 of Coolville. Oscar McGee 18 miner and Flossie Johnson 20, both of Beaumont.
An old fashioned remedy highlights that most cough syrups cause constipation. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup contains no opiates and uses gentle bowel movement to drive the cold out. It includes Honey and Tar and has a maple syrup like taste. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
All ladies will be admitted to Bell Park free on Tuesday and local boys from Lancaster are set to win.
The Southern Ohio Poultry Association held a Glorious Fourth meeting at Horticultural Hall noting the Empire Cooping Co. coop as the best exhibition coop. Two styles will be used for turkeys geese and chickens with space allocated for four rows of coops and an incubator display. Tickets sold by the Poultry Association allow unlimited fair entry and exhibits, aiding county exhibitors.
A local advertisement claims deafness from an inflamed Eustachian Tube can be cured by constitutional remedies. It asserts nine of ten deafness cases arise from catarrh and offers $100 for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars free. product sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
M. M. Bryson superintendent of Glouster schools was in the city last evening. On Thursday he took the Common School Examination in Columbus and was awarded a life certificate.
Colic and diarrhoea pains are quickly relieved by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by W. H. McKee E. R. Lash in Athens and Barton Drug Co Chaun.
The monthly Athens County Teachers examination took place Saturday in morning and afternoon sessions. The board of examiners Aaron Grady M M Bryson and F B Coultrap examined a class of 140 teachers, a typical size and stronger than usual with twenty from other counties.
A fine daughter was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. William South, who reside several miles east of Athens.
An ad declares that falling hair is caused by germs at the roots and promises to stop hair loss by destroying these germs with Ayer's Hair Vigor. It asserts the product does not change hair color and leaves results to nature.
Ad copy states dandruff is caused by scalp germs and urges consulting a doctor. It claims Ayer's Hair Vigor from the J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass will destroy dandruff germs and deliver splendid results.
Pleasanton July 4. Mary King and Ray T. Husted wed after a long correspondence arranged match. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W S Bush at the bride’s home. The couple left for their Wood county home after a bountiful supper.
An old household remedy claim promotes De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for burns cuts scratches insect bites and sore feet. It touts piles relief and warns against imitations with sales through Cline's Pharmacy.
E. T. Rose departed this morning for Toledo to attend the Grand Encampment and Patriarch's Militant of the I O O F as the district representative.
After meals Rings Dyspepsia Tablet is said to ease bloating belching sour stomach indigestion and dyspepsia. The tablet supposedly improves appetite and aids digestion.
Captain J B Allen enlisted forty six years ago and has served the government ever since. He joined as a private in the 30th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and rose to First Orderly Sergeant in 1862. He fought at Giles Court House Carnifax Ferry Second Bull Run Centerville South Jackson Champion Hill Black River and Vicksburg. At Fort Gregg on May 22 1863 he lost his left arm while commanding his men. After two amputations he was discharged for disability in 1864. Now healthy and active in Athens he spends time with friends and remains a valued citizen.
Miss Florence Edith Linscott daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Linscott of Canaan township married Mr Alfred Ruthford Hunsicker of the Philadelphia Record staff in Camden New Jersey on Friday July 5 at 730 p m. The couple left for Atlantic City and will reside after August 1 at 604 Wister street Germantown Pennsylvania.
Probate Court orders public auction of two land tracts in Carthage township Athens County on August 3 1907 at 1 p m. First tract 80 acres valued at 960 dollars second tract 20 acres valued at 240 dollars. Terms: cash on day of sale at least two thirds of appraised value per tract. Elia V Chalfant administrator. Aaron E Price attorney.
Joseph W. Jones formerly adjudged a bankrupt May 1, 1906 by the District Court of the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division filed a petition for discharge. Hearing set in Columbus Ohio October 11, 1906 at 9 a.m. creditors may appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted. Dated July 1, 1907. Joseph W. Jones. G. W. Rose, Attorney. 7-4-12w.
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