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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
16
G. B. Holdren has purchased the Model Restaurant, formerly Johnson's Dining Hall, next to Hotel Berry. A top local chef, he will personally supervise the kitchen after remodeling to boost the dining hall and lunch room’s popularity for patrons.
A party of 35 girls from Boyd Hall and Old Dormitory, led by Miss Lillie Faris, attended Robinson's circus yesterday. Management spared no courtesy, with Mr. John Lowlow guiding the group through the menagerie and christening a baby leopard Boyd Faris and the elephant Tillie Brison in honor of the party and their chaperon. The visit featured humor from clowns and familiarity with campus yells, delighting Athens residents.
In Sharpsburg Kentucky on July 9 a local William J. Bryan Garrison was injured when lightning struck his home while his father William Garrison was away. The event coincided with William J Bryan’s nomination in Denver for the Democratic presidential standard bearer. The boy was at the telephone asking the operator about Denver news when the strike occurred.
Edward Fluke district superintendent in the Hocking district resigns due to ill health after a long career with Sunday Creek company. He rose from mine driver to superintendent overseeing multiple mines with major outputs, survived an explosive incident, and plans a West trip and home visit. He is a father of seven, a Knights of Pythias member, and leaves behind a strong legacy and a valued successor.
Chatfield, editor of the Murray City News, defeats G W Christman in a clash with the Murray City schools board. Christman’s application is rejected. O F E Butcher, Oberlin graduate, hired as superintendent. Christman later started Murray City Independent, intensifying the feud. Christman, a 1906 University graduate, is well known in the county.
Marshfield Ohio July 9 Mr and Mrs R M Beverage of this village celebrated their golden wedding at home on July 4 1868 they were married by Squire Hugh Boden They served in Civil War Mr Beverage in Co A 68rd O V L They are parents of seven with five daughters two sons alive two grandchildren have passed away Family gathering marked the milestone with a long dinner and toasts to continued health Hoping for many more anniversaries with descendants gathered to honor them.
Grief struck Nelsonville as the funeral for Dr Walter P Hanning was held at Green Lawn cemetery yesterday afternoon. Services at the residence of A J Jupiter on Fayette Street were led by Rev Charles Laughlin with K P encampment members presiding at the cemetery. The ceremony was the largest in the city, with businesses closed to honor him. A special car carried friends and members of the orders to the graveside.
Family from Caldwell Tuscaloosa and Coolville gathered at Mr. W. B. Fosters Second Street residence this afternoon to honor his 78th birthday anniversary. Relatives from out of town included Mrs. J. C. Robinson and two children, Mrs. James Foster and daughter Margaret, and Mrs. B. B. Humphrey with two children.
Heat causes low mood and fatigue and the ad claims Dr Shoop Restorative quickly improves nerves and appetite. It says days bring real improvement and that kidneys and heart are strengthened by rebuilding worn nerves. Sold by The Henderson rider Drug Co.
Miss M Edith Jones of University College of Music is awarded the Bachelor of Music degree by the Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College during the commencement held in late June. The honor honors her career since Oberlin graduation and marks her continued distinction within the faculty of music at Oberlin University.
A fragment discusses American women in lonely homes awaiting a bienetan, longing for family life, and the impact of organic derangement on happiness. It notes that preparation for healthy maternity is achieved through a cited use of a treatment, urging women to learn more about this subject.
Mrs Maggie Gilmer of West Union Washington writes that Lydia B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health and motherhood after a sex specific weakness. Mrs Josephine Hall of Bardstown Kentucky says the remedy cured her female troubles and she is now a mother. The ad claims thirty years of use and lists disorders it purportedly treats including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and backache. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
A jury in Mayor Wells' court yesterday found Laura Day guilty of being a common prostitute. The trial stemmed from a Fourth of July incident when Jim Nelson struck her with a brick. Day received a $25 fine, costs, and 30 days in the Columbus workhouse, with an appeal planned to the common pleas court.
An old advertisement notes Ease Em borated powder offers soothing cooling relief for tired feet. It cites a price of 25 cents and bears the Henderson Crider branding with a 7-1ix2 style reference.
A chained Breeches Bible dated 1533 has been restored to Coddington church near Chester England. It was once owned by the local congregation and was sold by wardens in 1678.
The Bremen Oil Company a joint venture of Glouster and Bremen parties struck a new oil well on the Purvis farm Wednesday morning. The drill reached 21 feet into the sand before oil gushed with an output between 300 and 400 barrels per day and the company expects this to be their best well yet raising total production to about 1000 barrels daily.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina says Bucklen's Africa Salve gives him unbounded pleasure and is the best salve in the world. He reports it cured a felon on his thumb and heals every sore burn or wound. Available for 25 cents at McKee's drug store.
The Breaker boys of The Plains including Lott and Wil, on parole from Mansfield Reformatory, are to be returned after new trouble. Parole Officer Thomas escorted the pair to Mansfield. Wil was captured and jailed, Lott escaped while attempting to flee.
Charles Brown, a Parkburg man, was found guilty of assaulting Myrtle Combs in Nelsonville. The jury recommended twenty years in Moundlyville penitentiary, with a 90 day stay of execution for appeal. The verdict provoked public ire and debate over mercy.
"t have used Dr. King's New Life Pills for several years and find them just exactly right" says Mr A and Felton of Harrisville New Life Pills relieve without the least trouble Best remedy for biliousness and malaria 260 at McKee's drug store.
The Marietta tale centers on Mrs. Pearl Chapin who left for West after claiming kin in Athens County. A local landlord later uncovered the story as false, finding Chapin owed six months of back rent and groceries, with no confirmed family ties or plans. The incident sparked rumor and attention from publishers seeking per word payment.
Mrs J L Edmundson of West Washington Street Athens Ohio says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe side and back pain from kidney disorder lumbago and night pain after four boxes she was cured. For sale by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sale agents for U S Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
In Jamaica tuberculous disease is extremely uncommon among the white but when it occurs in negroes they quickly succumb to it.
Mrs BE R Plerton of Auburn Center Pa says Dr King's New Discovery cures her chronic throat and lung ailment. The remedy is sold at McKee's drug store with a bottle priced at one dollar and a trial bottle offered free, claiming to restore health after reasonable use.
A man aged 68 died at his home near Section Four after a year long battle with cancer. He leaves eight children, four sons and four daughters, with his wife having died in 1891. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8 o clock from the residence, with the remains sent to Tart, Meigs County, for interment.
A fragment reports that Rings Little Liver Pills cure sick headache and biliousness, improving complexion and energy. Claims include relief from gripe and sickness, suitable for the whole family, sold by McKee's drug.
A report notes a colossal blue crab from Japan measuring about 12 feet across with unusually large aippers. The finding draws curiosity about marine life giants and possible impacts on local ecosystems and fishing routes.
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