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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1908

Page

7

Glouster Board Names Teachers for Coming Year

Glouster Ohio May 28 The board of education adopted next year’s staff hiring and began plans for summer repairs including heating system bids and fire escape installation. Lane Structural Iron Work Newark awarded the fire escape contract now in production. Superintendent M M Bryson re elected for three years. Old staff largely retained with Gladys Danford filling a vacancy. Janitor and truant officer W H Stab kept, with Mrs Cook and Mrs Alice Bilis to serve Palmer and No 6 districts.

Glouster Board of Education Lane Structural Iron Work Company Newark Jennie F. Dowd Mary Stulhey Jennie Ne'sen Bessie Curfman Cassie Richards Esta Cunnngham Bessie Rich Gladys Danford Beatrice Walsh Florence Andrews Jennie Theophilus Grace Allen Ida Wedge Lennie Campbell M. M. Bryson Ttme W. H. Stab Cook Alice Bilis Palmer No. 6

Speech for a Bureau of Mines creation in the Interior

Albert Douglas argues for establishing a Bureau of Mines in the Interior to study mining methods, reduce fatalities, and protect fuel resources. He cites high mining deaths, benefits seen abroad, and that the project avoids duplication with the Geological Survey. The bill, debated in the House, passed 221 to 29 with 7 present.

House Bureau of Mines America Committee of Mines

York Township Taxpayers Form Organization to Tackle High Water

The York Township Taxpayers Association held a meeting at the Dew hotel with many members present. They adopted a constitution outlining aims to curb public spending, secure fair property appraisals, and avoid political ties. Officers to be elected next meeting. a committee will lobby city council and county commissions to address high water nuisance.

Nelsonville York Township Taxpayers’ Association Dew Hotel George Johnson York Township James Sharp John Mill P. W. Hickman Nexs James Baird P. W. Hick

Marshfield Social Notes and Local Visits 1908

Marshfield residents host and visit relatives from Carbondale Parkersburg and Athens. The June 1908 high school commencement at Kolp hall and the Christian church Baccalaureate service are announced. Local visits include H Hoodlett Nellie Eva Brooks Mrs Coffey and others with various hometown and out of town guests.

A. B. Cundiff Parkersburg H. P. Hoodlett H. L. Sanders Dayton Charlies Barker California F. M. Barker Marshfield High School K Ol P. Hall Christian Church The L. C. Goodrigh Pearl Coffey Alice Gerentie Eva Brooks Chicago

Fire destroys home and barn near Belpre

Dr. Shipp’s residence and a large barn burned just after midnight, with losses around 3500 for the house and 2950 on insurance. State Fire Marshal notified and may investigate amid rumors of incendiary origins and threats against Dr. Shipp. Several locals mentioned in brief nearby news.

Wiil Greenbury L. Stupp Belpre Athens County Shipp Bhipp Enemes

Ross Pennybaker Released by Newark Ohio State League Team

Ross Pennybaker, Newark’s southpaw, is released from the Newark team of the Ohio State league. He had been a regular on the pitching staff since the season’s start and posted a substantial count of innings. The note mentions an unrelated medicinal ad for a product called Dean’s Regulat.

Ross Pennybaker Nelsonville Newark Ross

Social Visits And Trips From Athens Area

Clarence Soowert of Athens visited his cousin Mrs J R Lostro on Wednesday. Ethel Jones of Marshfield stayed with Mrs Thomne Griffith last week. Florence Shull and Worchester Forest left for Bremen on Friday for an extended visit. Bert Martin and family were McArthur visitors last Saturday and Sunday. Ray Spurling arrived in Athens on Wednesday. Mrs H P Albaveh and daughter shopped in Athens Tuesday. Mrs B N Jacoby visited Mr Harry Jacoby Thursday. Mr and Mrs J R Lesko visited Zaleski for a few days. Marie Cox visited her brother in Columbus Sunday.

Clarence Soowert Athens J.R. Lostro Ethel Jones Marshfiel Thonme Griffith Guy Newton Zanesville Newton Frank Watkins Luthrig Coal Company Florence Shull Worchester Forest Bremen Bert Martin McArthur Ray Spurling H. PD. Albaveh N. Jacoby Harry Jacoby J. R. Lesko Zaleski Marie Cox Columbus

Respected Man Dies in Athens at 81

Hugh Meighen Sr aged over 81, a farmer from Guyeville, died at his daughter Mrs Charles Warren's home in Woodlawn avenue after a period of illness due to organic heat trouble. He was surrounded by seven children including Willem Hugh Homer Eimer and two daughters Mrs Briggs and Mrs Warren.

Hugh Meighen Meighen Athens Mr. Meighen Willem Hugh Homer Eimer Bligebeth Briggs Marthe Warren Alice Ki

Women Who Think and the Pierce Prescription

An advertisement urge thinking women to consider Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female ailments. It claims the medicine lists its ingredients, is alcohol free, and widely prescribed by reputable doctors. The copy emphasizes privacy, home use, and offers the author’s address for free advice and the medical book The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser.

Dr. Pierce America R. V. Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Main St Buffalo N. Y

Electric Bitters Prove Grand Family Medicine

Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street, New York, lauds Electric Bitters for dyspepsia and kidney issues. The tonic regulates digestion, purifies the blood, and renews vigor for both sexes. Sold under guarantee at McKee's Drug Store for 50 cents.

Frank Conlan Hous New York McKee's

Fulton Crawford and Anne May Crawford Wed Quietly

Mr Charves Fulton of this city and Miss Anne May Crawford of Canaan township were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage Monday evening. They left for Elgin Illinois to begin farming work at their new home.

Charves Fulton Anne May Crawford Canaan Township

Burdock's Blood Bitters Tonic Promises Health Boost

An advertisement touts Burdock's Blood Bitters as a great system tonic. It claims to improve strength, appetite, digestion, sleep, and overall enjoyment of life, presenting it as a builder for robust health.

Burdock

Damages Awarded After Liquor-Vended Accident

Mrs Gestrude Sehnur of Hollixter secured 500 damages from a Harrisburg saloonkeeper in connection with the death of Nicholas Sehur. The case cites a Simis law holding sellers liable when a patron intoxicates and tragedy follows, noting the March incident where Scaw was killed by a yard engine while en route to work.

Gestrude Sehnur Hollixter Nicholas Sehur Harrisburg Iitneis Scaw Simis

A New Expressman. Horn to Mr and Mrs Fugene Woodworth

A newborn boy greeted Mr and Mrs Fugene Woodworth this morning with a fine von name note in the Expressman column.

Horn Fugene Woodworth Von

Woman Reports Theft After Hunger Drives Despair

Mary McKeown of 110 East Boardman street in Youngstown says she endured hunger from Saturday until today while hoping a repentant protege would help. She reported that a rowdy woman she had helped stole her false teeth and a purse containing 35 dollars. The suspect, named Hazel Myrra, was arrested today after a pain in her mouth led to the loss being revealed.

Youngstown Ohio Mary McKeown East Boardman Street Hazel Myrra

Pink Pain Tablets Promise Quick Relief From Pain

To stop any pain anywhere in twenty minutes, take one Pink Pain Tablet. Pain means congestion and blood pressure. tablets quickly ease pressure at pain centers. Headache, neuralgia, painful periods with women, etc. gain instant relief. 20 tablets 25c sold by The Henderson Drug Co.

Crap Shooters Fined After Sunday Craps Bust

Fred Burke William Burke and Isaac Parker were arrested Sunday afternoon while gambling at the ice plant. Marshal Pineterwald made the arrest, and they were arraigned before Mayor Hedges. Each was fined five dollars and costs. the sentence was light as a first offense. All paid. Further arrests expected as gambling persists.

Fred Burke William Burke Ilas Parker Marshal Pineterwald Mayer Hedges

Coolville Team Responds To Messenger Sideline Remark

A Coolville baserball player takes strong exception to a Messenger correspondent’s note that Guysville beat Coolville 5 to 3. He asserts Coolville could defeat Guysville in the valley, and claims the team Guysville defeated came from Tick Ridge.

Coolvillie Messenger Guyeville Coollville Coolville Cam Guysville

Senator Rose Address Highlights Local Option Fight

Senator Rose of Marietta spoke at the Guernsey county W C T U convention describing the senate battle for the local option bill. He claimed offers of bribes to key lawmakers and $20,000 spent in Washington county to thwart his re election, urging preparations for the upcoming fight.

Senate State Senate Kim Waeltogtem

Brick plants booming as coal trade dull in Hecking valley

D. H. Moore, cashier of the First National Bank of Athens, reported in Columbus that the coal trade in Hecking valley is dull, but brick business is booming with plants operating and thousands of bricks produced and shipped daily. Building bricks go east while paving bricks are nearly fully booked.

D. H. Moore First National Bank Athens Columbus Hecking Valley State Journal

Ice Cream Ad Promises Regular Satisfaction

A Henderson Crider Drug Co advertisement touts consistent delight from its ice cream and ices with a promise of reliable frozen dainties.

Henderson-Crider Drug Co

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