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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
8
Texts of proposed amendments to the Ohio constitution and accompanying joint resolutions. Documents authorize amendments to sections on taxation and legislative process, with adoption dates in 1906 and certifications by Secretary of State. Includes signatures and official seals.
The Athens County Boxwell Commencement held in the College Auditorium honored 132 graduates receiving diplomas enabling admission to first grade high schools in the county. Prof. C L Martzolff delivered the address, urging higher education, with music by a University Glee Club quartet.
An Athens resident, Joseph Neutzling of Breezy Heights, shares a long-term relief from back and kidney troubles after using four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. He cites persistent pain, disrupted sleep, and improved health, urging others to ask Crider's Drug Store in Henderson for the remedy. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the product.
Cliff Fulton sells a Jackson run to Henry Zenner. Roe Zenner will drive the machine.
Teachers Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless a holiday. The Boxwell Examinations will be on the third Saturday to April and on the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, clerk.
Heat weakens nerves and mood but Dr Shoops Restorative promises quick relief within days. The remedy claims to restore nerves sharpen appetite aid digestion strengthen kidneys and heart and revive energy. Sold by The Henderson Crider Drug Co.
David Gill, a farm laborer, fell about 100 feet from a cliff in Aberdeenshire while searching for eggs and died of injuries.
Mrs. Maria Beverage returned home after visiting friends at Athens and Nelsonville. John Shannon and Dr. Russell called on Athens friends Wednesday. N. E. McClure was in Athens on business Friday. John McDaniel and family visit here this week. Mrs. John Hoffman of Maysville is sick. her father Hamp Cox is seriously ill. Athens shoppers include Mrs. Cooper and severalJoneses. Mr. and Mrs. Hoodlet visited Chauncey Sunday. Miners at Lubrig work about half time. orders blamed. A. P. McClure visits his brother N. E. McClure. Frances Hoodlet is ill. Geo. Dowler called on friends in Athens Friday.
Mrs. B R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa praises Dr King s New Discovery as a lasting healer for threat and lung trouble. She says other treatments only offered temporary relief and expects full recovery with continued use. The remedy is sold at McKee s drug store for 50c and 1 00 with a trial bottle free.
The Athens County Teachers Institute announces its annual session for the week starting August 17. The committee has secured two prominent educators Dr A B Mackenzie of Lexington Kentucky and Dr R N Roark president of the Richmond State Normal. Mackenzie returns from last year and Roark is a leading lecturer on educational topics in his state. The program promises an engaging session.
Mr and Mrs E L Mallory of Parkersburg and Mr and Mrs F L Sommers of Huntington W V passed through Athens at noon en route to Canada. They travel in Mrs Mallorys White steamer heading for Toronto via Columbus Cleveland Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
Frank Shaulis of Marshfield, about a mile and a half southeast, saw his barn burned to the ground yesterday afternoon after a lightning strike during a thunderstorm. The loss includes hay, farming tools, and a horse valued at 150 dollars, with insurance of 400 dollars not covering most of the damage. Shaulis risked his life to save stock, suffering burned hair and scorched whiskers. Insurance carried with O. B. Murphey & Son.
Mrs. Sarah Gandee aged 75 died at her son C. F. Gandee's home on Dean Avenue after a hip dislocation sustained in a fall a month earlier. Survived by three sons Smith C. F. and Lew Gandee and two daughters Mrs Gibbs and Mrs Burge. Husband preceded her in death four years ago. Funeral Sunday at 9 from Dean Avenue home, Rev S. J. Bishop officiating. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery.
Washington reports the Bureau of Food and Drug Inspection will probe baby foods after mothers’ inquiries to Dr. Wiley. A poison squad rumor surrounds testing of preparations, with emphasis on avoiding starch and seeking safer formulas and best substitutes for mother's milk.
An 19th century advertisement touts glycerine as a superior solvent and medicinal agent in Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims glycerine aids digestion strengthens the body, clears coughs, and purifies blood while noting no alcohol content. Endorsed by Prof. Finley Ellwood and offered by Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo, NY.
A marriage license was issued in Parkersburg on Thursday to Arthur Dougherty and Lotta Jones, both residents of Athens County.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist church met at Mrs Hedges home on East State street. Due to bad weather the election was held and officers were chosen: Mary Vickers president F M Swinehart first vice president E W Chubb second vice president W F Mercer third vice president Ella Slutz fourth vice president William Peelle recording secretary Nell Bishop assistant secretary Will Andrews corresponding secretary Hull Foster treasurer. Piano solos by Bess Driges and a vocal by Grace Junod accompanied the meeting.
Southern Ohio Gas company drilled a productive gas well on the Thomas Kinsel farm in Washington township reaching 750 feet. The Hamden-Richland field now shows an endless chain of producing wells, with No 30 on the list.
Miss Elizabeth Richards marked her ninth birthday with a party at her home on Pine Hill. Fifteen guests attended and she received numerous pretty and useful gifts. The event concluded with warm wishes for her future happiness.
Miss Hattie Bodkins at Athens visited friends in Albany on Sunday. Mrs. Horace Grover and son Brandon traveled to Cleveland to see Mr. Grover at work. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Sweeney hosted Will Sweeney and family from Nelsonville. Mrs. Heppy Danny is on the sick list. Blanche Gilligly visited her grandfather Russel Gillogly, who was injured in a fall. Ruth Welsh hosted two granddaughters from Racine. Della Graft, recently in Columbus, returned home as her brother Braail is seriously ill. Frank Whaley visits his children in Marion and plans to go to Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson left for Coldwater to visit their uncle for about ten days. Lia Bell of Chauncey visited the families of S. D. and W. A. Webb. Lizzie Biddle spent Saturday with sister Bar Dailey. Jim Graft and family from Columbus visit his mother. Fannie Biddle spent last Saturday in Albany.
Captain Goldsberry led his mounted cavaliers with Colonel Russie inspecting. They left the city at 4 30 p m riding to Mineral Spring where mess was served by the camp ladies. Return trip quickened so members would be ready for civilian duties.
New York City is seeing a large exodus of tip seekers during the last fortnight as people travel to summer resorts. They plan to meet arriving tip givers who are preparing to follow them to the coast.
Daily sale of summer fares includes a Athens route at 58.20 dollars.
Advertisement offers an Atlantic City trip on Aug 6 with 15 day return limit and stopovers in Philadelphia Baltimore Washington. Includes dining and free cars, illustrated route folder, hotels, and information upon application. Fares from Athens 14.00. Inquiries to F. 8 Bean or J. H. Larrabee in Chillicothe Ohio.
F E Rickey resigns as engineer at Sugar Creek mines and leaves for Canaanville to take a job as engineer with the Canaan Coal Company.
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