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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1907
Page
6
A historical notice groups heavy taxpayers under four assessors Chauncey Corporation and others. Totals shown: $20,085 for A. J. Larned district, $10,695 for C. D. Dailey district, $41,210 for M. C. McClannahan district, and $53,830 for C. BE. Snyder district, plus a final $24,775 line.
Nelsonville's Board of Public Service repairs long broken water mains. A new cross river pipe is laid with Vern Vorhes in charge and N J Theiss handling connections. Fire marshal Creamer warned of a 25 percent insurance rate increase unless the water supply is restored within 30 days.
An ad promotes Ken nedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as superior for colds and coughs. It touts a laxative action to aid bowels and throat healing, claiming strengthened bronchial tubes and reduced mucous inflammation. Contains Honey and Tar and is child friendly and compliant with national law. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Prof and Mrs C M Copeland entertained about forty five students from sixteenth district counties Belmont Jefferson Carroll Harrison Monroe and Tuscarawas at their Morris avenue home Thursday evening. Guests offered historical sketches of their counties and an elegant luncheon was served with note printed programs for autographs.
President Ellis of Ohio University has issued a call for a trustees meeting next Wednesday July 24 1907. The session will decide on the new central heating plant for the college located on the Bardin site.
The best ever Athens County Fair and Races will run across August 13 14 and 15 featuring livestock events rides and racing programs for all ages. Local organizers invite families and visitors to enjoy midway attractions and competitive exhibitions.
Letter to editor lauds last Saturday's article on temperance growth. Author cites governors nationwide and Gov Hoch praising prohibition for reducing crime and poverty and promoting prosperity. Questions whether readers prefer wets or drys, and argues for stricter laws and better morals.
Sunday afternoon at Strouds Run Mr. Frank Dowler received a surprise party for his 49th birthday. About forty neighbors gathered at his home after church services and shared a meal. A rocker and other gifts were presented as guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jordan and many cousins, friends, and relatives.
Amos F. King of Port Byron New York says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a leg sore he suffered over 80 years and he is now eighty five. The product is guaranteed to cure all sores and is sold by W H McKee, druggist for 25 cents.
L Robins president of Mo nongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke and John H Jones of Pittsburg and Buffalo Coal back a meeting of individual car owners in Cleveland next month. About 15 000 company owned coal and coke cars operate in lake trade and an estimated 130 000 privately owned cars with 250 owners may attend.
E H Brawley praises new Ohio road law noting Ames township has two superintendents, two graders, and four two horse teams. He credits Dean and Smith for fair tax work and calls the change a step in the right direction toward better roads amid heavy rains and washouts.
A cleansing cooling healing salve more effective for burns cuts scratches insect bites and sore feet. It is recommended for piles and sold by Cline's Pharmacy with a warning to beware of imitations. The advertisement emphasizes DeWitt's as the best cure.
A brief line notes that the book agent and the fly receive scant credit for their energy and industry, suggesting overlooked efforts behind work or discovery.
Trustees of M E Church transfer multiple lots to Ohio University with no stated consideration. Arthur Sapp sells two lots to Charles A Keeton for 295 dollars. Frank E Nice sells lot 1539 for 400 dollars. Addie B Kurtz sells Lot 17 for 1 dollar to Peoples Kurtz. Kurtz and Peoples sell to Veneer Door for 1 dollar. Emma Palmer sells Lot 1542 for 1 dollar to Wm Kurtz. Peoples Kurtz sell to B O R R for 100 dollars. Frank McVey sells to Thompson Woodyard for 200 dollars. E B Clark sells to Amelia Higley for 3000 dollars. In Jacksonville Village M A Ludden sells Lot 40 to Edward Skrotsky for 177 dollars. In Glouster Village J W Jones sells to Ellis A Lewis for 650 dollars. Lewis sells to Glouster Board of Education for 910 dollars. In Lodi Township Letta Colburn sells to Evans Colburn for 1 dollar. In Nelsonville Village Sara Steward sells to Lydia Culow for 350 dollars. Abram Barber sells to W G Davis and H W Woltz for 1000 dollars. Martin Vore sells to Maggie Vore for a named consideration. Isaiah Tedrow sells to Lulu Sharp for 300 dollars. In Trimble Village H D Lefever sells to George W Johnson. In Trimble Township James Fierce sells to Otto Reth el for 50 dollars. John Cullison sells to Kate Mills for 200 dollars. Henry Myers sells to Sarah Welch for 400 dollars.
A narrator recalls sitting with a woman as they sample grapes and read a blank question book. He fumbles answers about life and marriage, nearly revealing too much, while she keeps her questions and his pride intact. The scene ends with a hint of a proposal and his flustered resolve.
An advertisement claims Rings Dyspepsia Tablet eases bloating belching sour stomach and indigestion after each meal. It states the product improves appetite and aids digestion for those troubled by dyspepsia.
James Lonas 25 farmer of Can aanville and Alda A Beatty 17 of Guysville with father's consent filed. John Cooper 24 miner and Flosie Mason 18 both of Hollister listed.
Probate Court of Athens county orders sale of two land tracts on August 3 1907 at 1 pm. First tract 80 acres in Carthage township appraised at 960 dollars. second tract 20 acres combined 13 and 7 acre parcels appraised at 240 dollars. Sale cash with minimum two thirds of appraised value per tract. Elza V Chalfant administrator. Aaron E Price attorney.
Mrs Robert Mytton of Hamilton Ontario praises Chamberlain's Salve for a knee burn on her daughter saying it healed quickly. The salve is sold by W H Mee, E R Lash in Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.
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