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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1906

Page

5

Travel Journal From Seville to Ronda Excerpts

Ralph Super reports from Gibraltar Algeciras Ronda and Seville describing the sea voyage weather mountain railroads and the hot heat of Seville. He notes goat milk at a hotel describes beggars in Ronda and praises the Cynard line and local scenery.

Ralph Super Seville Spain Gibraltar Carpathia Cynard Appleton Swarthmore Algeciras Gettils Ronda Europe Bobadilla Marchena American Harvester Company Simon Madrid

Funeral for Wendell Campbell in Athens Villages

The funeral for Wendell Campbell will be held at the Bell home on North Congress Street this afternoon at 5 30 with Rev. O B Pershing officiating. Interment will be in the new cemetery. Campbell drowned in the Ohio River near Middleport while vacationing with colleagues from Swift and Co. He is survived by his mother three brothers and three sisters and was reared by Mr A R Bell and Miss Lucy Bell who cared for him since infancy.

Wendell Campbell Bell Home Congress Street O. B. Pershing New Cemetery Wendell Athens Ohio River Middleport J. C. Campbell Swift & Co Heber Henke George Gillespie Berlin Heights Arthur Kase Rochester N. Y Sam Lacey Charleston Samuel Henke Walnut Hotel Ohio Campbell Gillespie Stansbury Will Charles Philip Ida Anna Margaret A. R. Bell Lucy Bell

Social Notes of Local Residents Holiday Plans and Visits

Dean and Mrs H G Williams left today for a week long outing at Put-in-Bay. Mr and Mrs William Runion and daughter and Mrs Sarah Runion of Ida spent Sunday with Dr P L and wife. Ira Coleman of Columbus was the guest of his cousin Harry Coleman Sunday. Miss Mabel Coleman visits Reedville at her uncle Henry Warren. Mr Albert Jones returned Saturday from Charleston where he spent several days with friends.

R. D. Heyman G. D. Miller Lancaster Eugene Thompson Nelsonville Lena Koons Marietta Harry Baker Columbus Harley Baker Henry Poston Colege Street Clara Mills Edward Mills William Mills Retta Mathews Alexander Albany Chas. Bean Harry Connett Friends Walter Moore William Gillian Chillicothe Athens J. L. Lockridge Brownsville Middleport J. L. Morrison McArthur Democrat Morrison Elza Salters Charles Mills Thurston Wendell Campbell L. B. Nice Marshfield A. W. Lynch Denver St. Joseph Missouri Mable Baker Jesse Gifford Westerville W. R. Hagan Bert Miles Stimpson Street Miss May Grant Mazie Earheart Carpenter Street Toledo Sylvia Moore McArthur Bernice Coultrap Coultrap Boulder Colo Lenore Kern Fred Sexauer Virgene Putnam Allegheny P. B. Lawrence Grace Belle Bishop Ironton Jesse Hoyt Delaware C. H. Hoyt St. Paul Minn Daily Messenger Dean H. G. Williams Putiway William Runion Sarah Runion Ida P. L Ira Coleman Harry Coleman Mabel Coleman Reedville Henry Warren Albert Jones Charleston

Mrs Fulton to Visit Columbus Guests with Mary Fulton

Mrs. Clifford Fulton and Miss Mary Fulton plan a Columbus visit starting tomorrow to stay with Mrs. Fulton's parents for several weeks. Other society items note Mr. Frank Cassier's quinsey confinement at Central Avenue home and E G Cullums returning from West Point furlough after a northern state trip.

Clifford Fulton Mary Fulton Columbus Frank Farell Franklin Avenue O. C. Creighton Glenford Frank Cassier Central Avenue Quinsey E. G. Cullums West Point George Merritt Perry Wood University Terrace C. B. Humphrey Pittsburg Fanny Minear East State Street May Poston Wheeling F. Stanley Crooks Insurance Department Athens

Local residents return and travel plans noted

Mr H G Stalder returns from Put-in-Bay. Mrs Mary Scott and relatives head to Circleville for a stay with relatives. Miss Nora Light and family depart for Guysville. Fred Beckler returns from Carbondale on business. J L Carpenter of the State Hospital leaves for Columbus on business. Prof Harry Coultrap visits McArthur and is named next years McArthur School superintendent. C M Matheny summers in Guysville with family. J R Sands and wife and son vacation at Magnetic Springs. J W Long of Youngstown visits Athens and represents South West Land Company of Cuba. Margaret OBrien and Laura Hoop, summer school attendees, visit home in Wellston. James B Golden visits Amesville and Chesterhill on business.

H. G. Stalder Put-in-Bay Mary Scott Nellie Payne George Scott Circleville Nora Light J. H. Light Richard Guysville Fred Beckler Carbondale Steward J. L. Carpenter The State Hospital Columbus Harry Coultrap McArthur Prof Coultrap C. M. Matheny J. R. Sands Magnetic Springs J. W. Long Youngstown Athens Long South West Land Company Cuba Margaret O’brien Laura Hoop Wellston James B. Golden Amesville Chesterhill

Ohio University trustees meet to select dormitory plans

A special meeting of Ohio University’s Board of Trustees is set for Tuesday July 31 at 1 p m The agenda includes opening bids for the North Wing of the Normal Building approving plans for the Women’s Dormitory and the central heating plant and reviewing repairs for the East and West Wings The North Wing plans by Frank L Packard of Columbus were accepted and repairs for the East and West Wings were assigned to Holmboe and Lafferty of Clarksburg W V

Board of Trustees Ohio University Frank L. Packard Columbus Messrs Holmboe and Lafferty Clarksburg W. Va

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets offer pleasant laxative relief

For sale by W. H. McKee in Athens and Barton Drug Co. in Chauncey, these Chamberlain's tablets are promoted as an easy to take laxative with certain action.

Ase Chamberlain W. H. McKee Athens Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Sunnyside Stars Triumph in Canaanville 17 to 10 Victory

The Sunnyside Stars defeated Canaanville 17 to 10 Saturday in a fast game. Canaanville managed only two hits despite older, more experienced locals. Batteries were McCormick Hedges Parker Sutton and Jordan. Ath ens produced 10 hits to Canaanville's 2.

Sunnyside Stars Canaanville Athens McCormick Hedges Parker Sutton Jordan

Dean's Ointment Praised by Ala Mayor for Piles Cure

Hon. John R. Garett mayor of Girard Alabama testifies he suffered persistent itching from piles day and night. After using Dean's Ointment he claims a permanent cure.

Dean John R. Garett Girard Ala

Ohio University Hosts Largest Summer School in State

President Ellis reports a surge of attendees at the summer school with many arriving this morning and registering immediately. Ohio University currently runs the largest summer program in the state.

Ellis Ohio University

Boxwell graduates hold largest county class ever

The Boxwell graduation exercises were held Saturday at one o'clock in the College of Music at the University. One hundred diplomas were awarded, many graduates present, including a diploma for Arthur McMullen who was drowned weeks ago. Judge E D Sayre gave the address, urging leisure time use, study, and knowledge as power. Prof. H L Wilson presented diplomas with remarks, and the program closed with the Doxology.

Boxwell College of Music C. C. Millikan Arthur McMullen Stewart Slutz E. D. Sayre H. L. Wilson Rev

Grosvenor Delivers Free Open Talk On Congress

A large audience greets General Charles H Grosvenor at the auditorium as he discusses what Congress does. He traces government power from state control to modern regulation, cites 800 million dollar appropriations, and praises Roosevelt while noting the Philippines tariff as beneficial. The Athens Juvenile Band provides music and earns warm applause.

Charles H Grosvenor Congress Athens Congress of the United States Grosvenor Roosevelt

Village of Chauncey petitioned for organization in Athens County

The June 13 1906 Athens County Ohio board session records a petition by over thirty electors for forming a village in Dover Township to be named The Village of Chauncey. The territory described runs along town lots and river lines, population stated as 800, with Edwin D Sayre named agent. Hearing set for August 14 1906 at 1 PM in the Auditor's Office Athens Ohio.

Board of County Commissioners Athens County Ohio Dover Township Chauncey Edwin D. Sayre Athens

A Little Love and Wealth from Rocky Mountain Tea

A brief ad notes desire for love wealth and a home with health promoted by Cline's Pharmacy selling Rocky Mountain Tea.

Cline

Three Year Old Boy Injured In Fall On Mill Street

Harley Littler aged three son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Littler suffered a severe accident Sunday afternoon while playing on a platform in front of Lawrences ware room on Mill street. He fell to the sidewalk cutting a gash above his eye and spraining his hand. Dr Merwin attended and dressed the wounds.

Harley Littler Thomas Littler Lawrence Mill Street Dr. Merwin

To Cure a Cold in One Day Claims

Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a cure for a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. Includes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a 25 cent price.

E. W. Grove

Miss Edna Hampton Names Bookkeeper at Rardin Bros Coal

Miss Edna Hampton of Nelsonville a graduate of Ohio University Business College has accepted a position as bookkeeper and stenographer with Rardin Bros Coal Company.

Edna Hampton Nelsonville 0. U. Business College Rardin Bros. Coal Company

Ornithologist Sought to Identify Mysterious Birds

D D Dowler of Alexander reported to a Messenger reporter a strange new bird in his neighborhood. The robin sized brown bird with white on wings and breast sings day and night with a parrot like repertoire. Dowler seeks a scholar to identify the species and share findings with the public.

D. D. Dowler Pike Alexander

Local social notes mention visits from relatives and friends

Mr M G Coultrap returned yesterday from Haverill and Portsmouth where she has been the guest of friends and relatives for several days. Miss Edith Parfitt of Nelsonville is the guest of her aunt Mrs A M Lewis at her Court street home.

M. G. Coultrap Haverill Portsmouth Edith Parfitt Nelsonville A. M. Lewis Court Street

Notice to teachers examinations schedule for certificates

Examinations for elementary certificates are set on the first Saturday each month in Athens. High School and Special Certificates test on the first Saturdays in Sept, Dec, March, and June. Stewart, Nelsonville, and Glouster hold May June and July sessions on their first Saturdays. Boxwell exams occur in Athens and Guyeville on the third Saturday in April and in Athens and Glouster on the second Saturday in May. By order of the Board of Examiners.

Athens Stewart, Nelsonville Glouster Boxwell Guyeville Board of Examiners

Athens Township seeks sealed bids for township funds custody

Trustees of Athens Township Ohio invite sealed proposals from Athens banks under US or Ohio law. Bids due at clerk’s office and opened at 2 pm Saturday July 21 1906. Two year deposit period starting August 1 1906 with bond equal to deposited funds and minimum 2 percent interest. Right to reject bids. March 1 1906. Frank M. Moore Theodore M. Pickering trustees. J B Clayton clerk. 17-12-19.

Athens Township United States Ohio Board of Trustees General Assembly State of Frank M. Moore Theo. M. Pickering Athens County J. B. Clayton

Rev Ballard and Daughter Visit Indiana Families

Rev Frank Ballard and his daughter Alice of Indianapolis arrived Monday evening to stay with his parents Mr and Mrs James Ballard.

Frank Ballard Alice Indianapolis James Ballard

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