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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1908

Page

6

Ohio General Assembly Amendment Resolution Text

An excerpt shows Ohio General Assembly proceedings on a proposed constitutional amendment. The text outlines a process for amending sections of articles II and XVI through a three read requirement, governor objections, and passage by two thirds of both houses, with overall certification by the Secretary of State. The document includes signatures: Speaker THOMPson, Senator Antwarn Hanaia, and Secretary Carmi A. Thompson, dated March 20, 1909 and April 23.

Bitto Svery Howe Fee General Assembly A. Thompson House of Representatives Antwarn L. Hanaia Senate Ieee Ole Ulio Dave Berennte Gelutebus United States OF America Ohio Secretary of Carmi A. Thompson State of Ohio Heraby Columbus

Ohio Joint Resolution Proposes Constitutional Taxation Change

The General Assembly proposes amending section two to create a uniform state and local taxation method for public purposes including schooling, roads, and public institutions. It specifies exemptions for certain personal amounts and outlines publication of property values, with adoption dates and official attestations from Ohio authorities in 1908.

General Assembly Ohio

Vienna Rule Requires Wife Consent For Balloon Ascents

In Vienna a man must obtain his wife’s consent before he may ascend in a balloon. The unusual regulation reflects local marriage customs and regulatory practices of the era.

Vienna

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule

The notice informs teachers examinations will occur on the first Saturday of each month unless a holiday, then on the following Saturday. The Borwell Examinations are set for the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, Clerk.

Aaron Grady

Local Visits Reported Across Small Towns

GLOUSTER Miss Eva Kientz visits relatives in Carrington. Mises Jennie Theophilus spends Sunday with friends in Athens. Robert Dennison and children Leo and Steven visit Joseph Shaw family in Corning. Miss Mary Gormley of Corning spends the week with city friends. Wilda Wright and Dora Mundow visit Junction City. Mr. and Mrs. W B P O Donnell return from Columbus with their little son Walter. Mrs. O Donnell accompanies them home.

Eva Kientz Carrington Mises Jennie Theophilus Athens Robert Dennison Leo Steven Joseph Shaw Corning Mary Gormley Wilda Wright Dora Mundow Junction City W. BP O'Donnell Walter

Sedalia Mine resumes loading under receiver at Glouster Coal

The Sedalia Mine, now run by the Glouster Coal Company's receiver, resumed coal loading Monday. Water in old workings is being rapidly reduced and large parts of the area will soon be reclaimed. Receiver F. L. Dean says the mine will operate daily and output will rise as fast as possible, increasing employment.

Sedalia Glouster Coal Company F. L. Dean

Large Close Taken In at Methodist Church

A Sabbath service at the Methodist church drew a large class of nearly fifty members to take the vows and enter full connection. Several baptisms occurred. In the evening Rev. Rh. F. Jackson preached earnestly on what owed thou to thy Lord.

Methodist Church Rh. F. Jackson

Lancaster social notes and local movements in Grainfield area

Miss Ruth Riekel and Miss Berthabelle Chatterton of Lancaster visit cousins Miriam and Romaine Jackson. D R Griffith and Mrs W B Steffy and son plan a two week visit near Gallipolis. Rev Walter Ross preached in Vincent Catholic church. Reuben Schilling of Derthick and Hen Hooper of this city conduct county seat business. Fred Kittle visits Corning. Colonel R S King and Elisabeth attend King family reunion at Millfield. James Duncan of Lathrop buys Col R King’s residence. A. Weiler of Basil guests J C Angle. Weller runs Basil restaurant and prospers.

Ruth Riekel Berthabelle Jawite Chatterton Lancaster Miriam Romaine Jackson D. R. Griffith W. B. Steffy Little Son Gallipolis Walter Ross Vincent Rewben Schilling Derthick Hen Hooper Fred Kittle King Elisabeth C. C. Cherrington Don Arthur Millfield James Duncan Lathrop Col. R. King

Walters Couple Wed in Shoals Indiana

Walter Walters and Mrs Estella Walters were married last Wednesday in Shoals Indiana by Rev W A Schell at the Methodist parsonage. Mrs Walters and her two children had been visiting her parents in Indiana, with Mr Walters joining them last week. Mrs Walters is the widow of Thomas Walters, a brother of the groom, who died two years ago from coal mine injuries. The couple will reside in a cottage on Railroad street owned by Mr Walters, and they receive many well wishes for a happy life.

Walter Walters Estella Walters Shoals Ind W. A. Schell

Social News From Athens Visitors and Guests

Misses Ancille and Irma Rothman of Athens spent Tuesday in this city with friends. Elizabeth King visited relatives in Athens on Wednesday. Mrs A Nelson and children of Athens were guests of J W Yaw family. Miss Goldie Drake of Athens stayed with Ann Hemsley and Zelina Wilson. Goldie Bridge returned home from Luhrig after visiting relatives. James Carey of Modoc was a business visitor here on Wednesday.

Ancille Irma Rothman Athens Elizabeth King A. Nelson and Children J. W. Yaw Goldie Drake Ann Hemsley Zelina Wil Goldie Bridge Luhrig James Carey Modoc

Contract Set Saturday At Board Education Meeting

A board of education announces a contract setting session for Saturday. The meeting will address pending agreements and potential bids from local vendors. Officials urge attendance to review proposals and finalize terms.

Educa

Heating Plant Contract Awarded to Columbus Firm

The board awarded the heating plant contract for the brick building to Columbus Heating & Ventilating Co. as the lowest bidder at 1550 dollars for the furnace complete. A second bid came from Bartlett Bros. of Cleveland at 1750 dollars. Hoffman & Co. represented steam and hot water options but costs surpassed the approved budget. The chosen hot air system is touted as a vast improvement and aligns with statewide findings that hot air plants best heat school buildings, with Columbus, Zanesville and Cleveland facilities cited as examples.

Bartlett Bros. Company Cleveland Hoffman & Co Columbus Zanesville

First Tenor Named in Ohio Male Quartet

Heber Henke named first tenor for the Ohio Male Quartet of Columbus ahead of September concerts. The group includes prominent former Ohio University singers, with Henke joining after a strong college record and recent tryout success. He travels to Columbus to arrange rehearsals with the quartet.

Ohio Male Quartet Columbuse Heber Henke Lyceum Ohio Columbus O. U Henke University Glee First Presbyterian Church

Night Cure Book Ad for Women Claims Free Medical Advice

An advertisement promotes book No. 4 for Women offering confidential medical guidance and details on Dr. Shoop's Night Cure. It touts soothing antiseptic suppositories to address alleged weaknesses and invites readers to write for the book. The Night Cure is sold by The Henderson Crider Drug company in Racine Wisconsin.

Strike at Sunday Creek mine No 261 in Floodwood persists

A strike at Sunday Creek mine No 261 in Floodwood on July 24 shows no settlement prospects. The dispute stems from local troubles and involves mine workers and management.

Floodwood Sunday Creek

Lonely couple adopt child in Lubrbe court ruling

In probate court Judge Lynch granted Thomas R. Jones and Estella Jones leave to adopt four year old Thelma Hutchins, changing her name to Thelma Jones. The child's mother is dead. father is crippled and consented. The families reside in Lubrbe.

Thomas R. Jones Estella Jones Thelma Hutchins William Sarah Hutchens Lynch

Cooley Sentenced In Columbus For False Pretenses

Herman Cooley pleaded guilty in Mayor's court to obtaining money under false pretenses and was sentenced by Mayor Hedges to pay $20 plus costs and to serve 60 days in the Columbus workhouse. He lacked funds to pay and will serve the sentence. He obtained $20 from Mrs. David Lowry of Jacksonville, leading to his arrest. The day before, he was fined by Mayor Wells of Nelsonville for drunkenness.

Herman Cooley Hedges Columbus Cooley David Lowry Jacksonville Lowry Athens Nelsonville Wells

Real estate transfers across townships and villages

A list of recent property transfers across Athens Township Dover and other townships including Verity Village of Athens and Albany with numerous lots and acres changing hands. Considerations range from 1 to 3000 dollars, with several forfeit transfers and parcels including 1 acre and various lots. Names cited include James Hardy Elizabeth Nelson D. A. R. McKinstry Chas Kircher Ben Faucer Jr. and many others.

James Hardy Co N. A. Chue Verity Village of Athens Elizabeth Nelson Daniel Fleming Lewis Simpson Harry G. Stalder D. A. R. McKinstry John McCune Theodore Pickering I. D. Harris Chas P. Kircher Bart Foley Eliza W. Graham Ben Faucer, Jr State of Ohio David Beasley C. A. Beasley Jessie L. White Elizabeth White Dover Township Trustees of Christian Church Morris J. Gardner Lace A. Ayers Nora Merzer Albany D. F. Moore Mary EB. Lowther Rome W.L. Petty Richard and Linton H. Steward Anna Marguerite Steward Stewart Benninger Hudkins Philander Davis Almina Forbes J. W. Wilson Ohio State Edward Evans Glouster L. R. Andrews Mason Andrews Waterloo Elias Gilbert James McHarg Marshfield Clarence L. Knowlton Wm. E. Greathouse

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for many female ailments. It claims to strengthen and regulate the system without alcohol or habit-forming drugs and warns it cannot cure tumors but may prevent them. It offers free consultation with Dr. Pierce and confidential correspondence from Buffalo.

Pierce Aa Medicis Ita Kr. Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo

Property transfers in Buchtel and Chauncey areas reported

Transfers show R W Tyle Robi and Ella Tyle T J Cline Joseph Edwards Mary J Linton Cella Winner Sherman Terry Elizabeth Whitmore N O Whitmore Jr Maggie Wilkes Mascie Wilkes and others exchanging parcels in Village of Buchtel and Chauncey with nominal or fixed considerations including several lots 13 146 90 and multiple acres sums 1 500 and 850 detailing parcel changes under local deeds and stakes.

R. W. Tyle Robi Ella Tyle T. J. Cline Joseph Edwards Mary J. Linton Cella Sherman Terry Buchtel Elizabeth J. Whitmore N. O. Whitmore, Jr Maggie E. Wilkes N. O .Whitmore, Jr Mascie B. Wilkes

Dr King’s New Discovery Credited For Lung Healing

Mrs. E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pennsylvania praises Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy that heals where others fail. She says it cures long standing threat and lung trouble and expects full health with continued use. The cough and cold healer is sold at McKee’s drug store in 10c and 1.00 prices. trial bottle is free.

Parkersburg Pair Married in Town Ceremony

M. L. Barnlett and Miss Loréna M Ayers, both of Parkersburg, were wed in the city on Thursday afternoon with Hey. F. M. Swinehart performing the ceremony. The newlyweds attracted much attention on the streets as they headed home on the evening train. Mr. Bartlett works at a Parkersburg bank.

M. L. Barnlett Loréna M Ayers Parkersburg Hey. F. M. Swinehart Bartlett

Itch Ointment Ad Promotes Skin Cure

An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment claiming it cures piles eczema and any skin itching. It urges buying from all druggists and uses repetitive onomatopoeia to emphasize relief.

Dean

Fire damages rear of Jacoby's jewelry room in Chauncey

A fire yesterday at Jacoby's jewelry room in Chauncey drew many idle miners to assist after the alarm. The blaze was brought under control with slight damage to the large brick building owned by Mrs. Sarah Birge, a noted local landmark.

Chauncey Jacoby Sarah Birge

Harvest Picnic Announcement In Glouster Area

Concord notices report visitors from Glouster and Wellsonville names among locals. A harvest picnic is planned at the place on August with all invited. Several social visits and a birth are noted along with an evangelist set to hold meetings in September.

Harlen Linscott Mae Adamson Wellsonville William Cole F. M. White Harley Headley Lénaé Wemmmer Floyd Bennett Joseph Wemmer Farrar

Missionary Sermon Sparks Donation at M EB Church

Rev. F. R. Alkire delivered a missionary sermon at the M EB church on Sunday morning, followed by a collection totaling 23.45 dollars. Rev. W. D. Robinson also preached at the Christian church’s regular service. Orland Johnson suffered a dislocated ankle from a fall Monday morning. Miss Jaicy Evans left Monday for Philadelphia to visit her sister. Katherine Coe of Athens visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Williams. Gilbert Crawford and Earl Downey of South Canaan called on friends Sunday evening. Mrs. J. S. Biddle and her daughter Ernestine of Mason City, W Va., stayed with Mrs. O. B. Reading last week.

F. R. Alkire M. EB W. D. Robinson Christian Church Orland Johnson Jaicy Evans Philadelphia Katherine Coe Athens W. M. Williams Gilbert Crawford Earl Downey South Canaan J. S. Biddle Ernestine Mason City W. Va Mra. O. B. Reading

Huntley Run Social News From Darwin Pratt's Fork

Mr and Mrs Jacob King and son Delbert visited Mr and Mrs Herbert Riggs of Darwin on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Howard hosted Mr Reeves and wife from Athens. Ellsworth Winger family visited Dr and Mrs L Orr. Grant Kyle of Columbus stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Calvin Davis. Rev Burgett preached at Pratt's Fork, picnic plans for August underway. Mrs William Colmer improves after illness. J P Mohler and daughter Clara were in Athens on business Tuesday. Pearl Sapp visited Pratt's Fork Sunday evening.

Joseph Howard Reeves Athens Ellsworth Winger L. Orr Grant Kyle Columbus Calvin Davis Burgett Pratt’s Fork Pratt's Fork William Colmer J. P. Mohler Clara Pearl Sapp

Coal Yard Blocked Over Slow Lake Delivery

Chauncey Yard faces coal blockage as lakes delivery slows. All Chauncey-area mines run full time through today. Mine No. 24 at Jacksonville offers a $7,000 pay for Saturday.

Chauncey Frank Thornton Chauncey Yards Jacksonville

Cincinnati Pianist Douglas Boxall Dies After Operation

Concert pianist Douglas Boxall of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music died yesterday at Bethesda hospital after an appendicitis operation. Doctors Oliver and Caldwell performed the surgery. He had appeared at the College Auditorium in Athens on May 13.

Douglas Boxall Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Boxall Athens College Auditorium

Vacation Notice for Walter Ireland

Walter Ireland of Culter & Seip's is taking ten days off. He is currently visiting friends in Canaanville for a day or two and plans to travel to West Virginia to join a camping party.

Walter Ireland Culter & Seip’s Canaanville West Vir ‘Kinie Chillicothe

Ambition and fault finding among men noted

A reflection on ambition suggests it divides men by their focus on current condition and the tendency to criticize their present state. The passage implies self examination and critique as markers of ambition in social behavior.

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