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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

8

Ohio General Assembly amends constitution on sections 18 to 33

A joint resolution proposed by the General Assembly of Ohio seeks to amend the state constitution by adjusting article 22 sections 18 through 33 and related sections. The measure, prepared with formal readings and governor approval provisions, outlines ballot submission and timing for the proposed changes.

Gevaert Daiv Xuthers Atste Ohio Grneral -Assembly Wriblig Theo Axrea Niko Roves Uie Guvergur Abell Rnor Suunisys Y Law Uniess O. A. Tinosehon Andrew L. Halda Zoo Senate Kostitiks Scarms A. Thompson

Preservation of Health Through Federal Health Laws

Opinion by C. M. Shepard urging stronger national health and sanitation laws. He cites past military failures from disease and calls for stricter federal and state oversight of streams, water supplies, tenements, and work sites. He argues physicians are underrepresented in Congress and stresses competent medical leadership in public offices.

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule for Saturdays

Teachers examinations will be held on the first Saturday of each month with the following rule: if that Saturday is a legal holiday the examination will occur on the succeeding Saturday. The Sorwell Examinations will be held on the third Saturday in May and on the second Saturday in May.

Grady M. M. Bryson Athens

Glouster News Roundup of Visits Injuries and Society

Dr Crawford attended Cosmics business late week while Mrs G C Pawcett and daughter visited New Vienna spending three weeks with relatives. Isaac Price suffered facial injury at Modoc while prying a car. treated by Dr F E Koons with three stitches. Ladies' Guild of Church of Christ held a lawn meeting with ice cream and cake. program included Miss Elizabeth King and Miss Cassie Richards recitals and a trio by Mrs Koons, Mrs LeFavor, and Orl Carpenter. Local notices include teacher exams in Athens and residents attending events, with social gatherings and community updates on Front Street improvements.

Modoc Isaac Price FE. S. Koons Ladies’ Guild The Church of Christ Prinay Svenine Warsewage Elizabeth King Lola. Alderman Cassie Richards

Of Interest To Women And The Favorite Prescription

An advt extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a vital aid for nursing mothers and women’s weakness. It claims to ease childbirth, mitigate fatigue, and restore strength, with endorsements from medical writers. A free booklet of endorsements is offered by mail. Dr. R Pierce Buffalo NY. Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets cure constipation and related ailments.

Pierre Mediciee Price Sr. Flerco I. V. Fierce Alfalo

Raspberries, meeting, and a July circle invitation

Fifty six members and guests attended a gathering with singing and prayer led by Rev. B. F. Jackson. Mrs. Bow Hawk invited the circle to her home on July 23. Miss Romaine Jackson, visiting West Jefferson, spent a weekend at Buckeye Lake with a party from West Jefferson. A birthday surprise for Miss Anna marked her sixteen birthday with gifts and games. Guests included Ruth Reese Zelina Wilson the Richards Magelo Mrs. Lucy Williams Gertrude Wolfe Lucille Heston Merriam Jackson Daviss Lurr from Columbus Madison Cartmel Springfield Charles Swolpe John Davis Ray Vincent and Ray Dulaney.

B. F. Jackson Bow. Hawk Hee Catherine Hemsley Anna Ruth Reese Zelina Wilson the Richards Magelo Mrs Lucy " Williams Gertrude Wolfe Lucillé Heston Merriam Jackson Messrs

Sherman poised to resume duties after hospitalization visit

Utica New York July 12 Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate was well enough to resume business today and expects a visit from national committee chairman Witchcock next week. It is announced he will be admitted to a hospital in the city within ten days or two weeks. Dyspepsia was not part of the report as a concern though the ad promotes Bitters as a cure.

Camba United States Great Lakes United States War Department Methens Inonemestsa Utica. N Sherman Republican Party Witchcock National Committee

County Expenditures Highlight Broad Public Spending

A list of county expenditures includes blind relief payments to multiple individuals, with amounts ranging from 12.40 to 42.50 dollars. Also noted are payments for furniture, jury boarding, veterinary and medical costs, road and bridge work, surveyor fees, and various municipal services in the Athens area.

Buetveh Hocking + Valley switch Buearel Corporation Howard Guthrie Qrieve Furniture A. Palmer Wood Wauko Humphrey Athetts National Bank Midland Chemical Company Janioc McNickt Sonthbridge Recorders Frank S. Lowrey J. L. Henry RT. S the Buggies Gale Company Walter L. Remley Sleward Athens Anspital Priscilla Sutton Minnie M. Adair Ruth Sharp Henry Grean Irom M. Black T. ER. Wells Holdren Same H -D. Lefecryer Harris Jessie Strickland The H. Cole Company Faunty Alex Cochran Ereiight Aeneaee S. E. Shall Lubus H. Barrows Board of Review Nel- Souville Athens Gas, Light and Electric Co H. m. Haning Pike Hester Swanson Recorder's Office Bessie Cheshire J. W. Campbell D. R. Richards Grant Bolin Sugar Creek

Summer Tourist Fares To Yellowstone on Sale Daily

Athens to Yellowstone National Park fare listed at 58.20 dollars with daily sale notices. The fragment notes a travel promotion, unspecified dates, and an ongoing fare offer for visitors.

Rae Yellowstone National Park Athens

Death at Albany Mrs Elsworth Carpenter Dies After Long Cancer Fight

Mrs Elsworth Carpenter aged about 43 died at home in Albany on Sunday evening after several months of stomach cancer. Maiden name Tara Bartley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bartley. Husband is nephew of Senior J J Carpenter of Athens. Funeral by Rev Long at Albany Presbyterian Church, interment at F Hibbardsville.

Albany Elsworth Carpenter Presbyterian Chelch F Hibbardsville

Parkerburg Automobile Club Visits Athens for Dinner

Sixteen Parkersburg Automobile Club members toured to Athens Sunday, dining at Hotel Berry after arranging a noonday meal at Jagal hostelry. Nine machines arrived safely around noon, with no major mishaps beyond a puncture or two. The group, including Mr and Mrs B P Storr, left Parkersburg about 2 PM.

Thite Parkersburg B. P * Storr

New Steel Fire Roof Cases Arrive for County Recorder

New steel fire roof cases for the county recorder's office have arrived and been erected by workers from a single factory. The cases are larger and more capable than those in the auditor's office, with improved arrangement to hold the county's records. Additional large tables of the latest make have been provided to the office.

County Recorders Office Ono

Death of Mrs. Elmer Sesit in Indisyanpilis

Mrs. Elmer Sesit, granddaughter of Mrs. Sarah Steenwoak, died at home in Indisyanpilis after a months long illness. She was about one year old, eldest daughter of Judge and Mrs. John McMasters, survived by a husband and an infant. The notice mentions a new device with a compressed air tank as unrelated text.

Frank Rose Fined for Plaza Drunk Arrested Yesterday

Frank Rose was fined five dollars and costs this morning in Mayor Hedges' court for a plaza drunkenness incident. He paid the fine and was released. The arrest occurred yesterday.

Frank Rose Hedges

May Abolish Sunday Funerals In Ohio

Ohio cemetery boards and trustees consider ending Sunday funerals. The Ohio Association of Cemetery Superintendents condemns Sabbath burials as ostentatious and costly, limiting patrons' rights. The resolution arose from the association's Toledo convention last week.

Ohio Toledo

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