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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1909

Page

5

Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promises Liver Relief

Advertising copy promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for biliousness torpid liver and dyspepsia. It claims to invigorate the liver stomach and nerves with a non alcoholic fluid extract made from native American plants and lists the World’s Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo NY as the sponsor.

Pierce Golden Medical Discovery World's Dispensary Medical Association Props Buffelo N.Y

Residents Travel and Visits Across the Region

Mrs W F Cellars visited her son in Marietta on Monday and returned Tuesday. W Clark spent several days in Parkersburg for an Independent Telephone company meeting. Mrs Etta Carpenter traveled with her uncle Joseph Fleming to Enid Oklahoma for a months visit and other western stops. Miss Lulu Grudier of Marietta stayed with her parents in Amesville. Mrs Sarah Patterson and daughter Emma went to Beverly for Raymond Adair’s illness. Mr and Mrs H C Owen of Parkersburg visited relatives. Mrs Owen stayed for Eastern Star inspection in Athens. Mr and Mrs O G Tinker of Pleasantville were guests of Mrs Elizabeth Henry over Sunday.

W. F. Cellars Marietta W. Clark Parkersburg Independent Telephone Company West Virginia Etta Carpenter Joseph Fleming Enid Oklahoma Lulu Grudier O. G. Tinker Pleasantville Elizabeth Henry

Edith Walker First Graduate Recital From Columbia School of Music

Edith Walker, daughter of E C Walker and granddaughter of J W Logan, graduates from Columbia School of Music in Toledo. She will perform a piano recital on Wednesday May 26 at the Y W C A Auditorium before receiving her diploma in June. Her program begins with Beethoven Moonlight Sonata and includes works from the modern school of classics.

Ith Walker Athens Toledo Daily Blade Miss Walker E. C. Walker Hocking Valley Depot J. W Logan Edith Walker Columbia School of Music Abe Modern School of Classics Walker

Recital and Graduation Observed by Hundreds at Y W C A

A Blade notice recalls a graduation recital by Miss Woith Walker attended by about three hundred guests at the Y W C A. The auditorium glowed in crimson and white with school pennants and palms, and a large carnation basket was given to the graduate after the performance.

Vienne Blade Woith Walker Y. W

Local Social Notes From Clarksburg And Nearby

Stewart and Mrs J F Hart of Clarksburg WV hosted recent guests Mr and Mrs P O Connor. Miss Gertrude O Connor visited sisters in West Virginia. Misses Lucile Henry Athena and Helen McKay Washington D H stayed with friends Saturday. Blanche Thomas Chester Hill Grace Burrows Dayton and Mr and Mrs Pavey Columbus attended the Smith McKay wedding then returned home. Prof Dinsmoor will teach again with Miss Lois Busch as primary. The team beat Coalville 5 to 1 at home May 22 and lost 6 to 2 to Beta fraternity of Athens. Mrs Guy Dinsmoor returned from Columbus health trip. James Russell family moved to Church Street. Mrs W B Montgomery improving. Mrs Sarah Storer attended funeral of brother William Conn at New Lexington. Miss Mayme Wharff Marietta visited over Sunday.

J. F. Hart Clarksburg W. Va P. O. Connor Gertrude O'Connor West Virginia Lucile Henry Athena Helen McKay Washington D. H Blanche Thomas Chester Hill Grace Burrows Dayton Pavey Columbus Smith-McKay Dinsmoor Lois Busch Coalville Beta Fraternity Athens Guy Dinsmoor James Russell Church Street W. B. Montgomery Sarah Storer New Lexington William Conn Mayme Wharff Marietta

Lower Mission Day Observed At First Presbyterian

The annual Flower Mission Day service of the W. T U was held Tuesday at 2 PM. Members rode from the First Presbyterian church to Union Street cemetery by carriage, with a wagon from Home Furnishing company. Graves of twenty departed members were decorated as Mrs. David Putnam presided and Miss Dora Harker read the ritual.

Flower Mission T U First Presbyterian Church Union Street David Putnam Dora Harker J. Augusta Morse D. J. Evans Jane Higgins Athens

Memorial Exercises Mark Amesville Observance Day

Amesville Ohio June 1 memorial sermon preached by Rev Strecker at M E church Sunday morning Monday afternoon exercises followed with drills recitations by school children and addresses by Rev Cellars Judge Lynch and E C Woodworth of Athens. Cemetery service featured martial music by Keirns band and numerous graves of old soldiers were adorned with flowers.

Amesville, O Strecker M. E Rev Cellars Lynch Ebc Woodworth Athens Keirns

Glouster gang harasses farmers as wardens aid crackdown

A gang of alleged fishermen has camped near the area since last week and preyed on locals. Farmers demand action while state wardens offer assistance, hoping to drive them off or out of the county jail.

Glouster

Glouster Faces Three to One Loss After Rib Injury Incident

Witness reports describe a good ball game between Glouster and the home team. Glouster right fielder balked on having his right rib shortened, and the visitors fell behind three to one in the contest.

Glouster

Rabies Suspected Dog Put Down on Hoopers Ridge

A dog showing rabies symptoms ran amuck on Hoopers Ridge Saturday and was killed by W. D. Robinson and Mr. Wilcox. It is unclear if other animals were bitten, but residents should watch for the next thirty days.

Hooper's Ridge W. D. Robinson Mr. Wilcox

Joint Memorial Sunday in Nelsonville with Diverse Lodges

Nelsonville Ohio June 2 A joint memorial of all fraternal orders will be held on the second Sunday in June. Speakers include Rev Chas Labehlin Rev W S Cook Judge O W H Wright Mellinger's band will provide music. The march forms at 1 pm from the I O O F hall and proceeds through several lodges to the public square and cemetery. In case of bad weather services move to the Christian church.

Chas Labehlin Cook W. H. Wright Mellinger 1. O. O. F. Hall Maccabees Sons of St. George Knights of Pythias Public Square Red Men's Hall Hocking Street Faytte Street Chestnut Street Harper Street Poplar Chestnut Columbus Street Fort Street Old Cemetery Pubic Square Christian Church

Kachman Brothers Apply for First Naturalization Papers

John Kachman 39 and Joseph Kachman 4% ed, Hungarian miners of Modoc, filed Tuesday with the county clerk for first papers in naturalization. John arrived in America in 1966 and Joseph came five years earlier.

John Kachman Joseph Kachman Modoc John America

Boxwell Commencement Notice for Lodi Township Students

All boys and girls of Lodi Township who passed the Boxwell examinations are informed the commencement will be held at the M E church in Jerseyville on Friday evening June 11 at 8 o'clock. Each student must recite a selection preferably prose and report the title to George N. Norris so a practice meeting can be arranged.

Lodi Township Jerseyville M. EB

Local Happenings in Rome Center and Nearby Towns

Raymond Burton of Sugar Creek visited Mr. R. B. Baker last week. Carl Hayes testified in Haddox Smith suit at Pomeroy. J. H. Caldwell family visited Graham Clarks near Bethany. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Brown on May 25. Jeff Perry and wife visited N. C. Townsends on Memorial Day. Mrs. Sarah Storrer attended her brother William Conn’s funeral in New Lexington. Civil War survivors met at Guysville Presbyterian on May 30 for a memorial sermon by Rev. C. B. Taylor.

Raymond Burton Sugar Creek R. B. Baker Carl Hayes Pomeroy Haddox Smith J. H. Caldwell Graham Clarks Bethany Stork Calvin Brown Jeff Perry N. C. Townsend Sarah Storrer Stewart William Conn New Lexington Presbyterian Church Guysville C. B. Taylor

North Albany community notes and personal visits

North Albany residents attend Decoration services at the Town House. Letha Saylor of Lookout visits brother Roy. B W McVay departs for D A Evans Monumental Works in Athens. Ada Rickey at home. Dent Allen calls on Town House friends. Nelson Sackett and wife visit W B Rickey family. Mrs Clara McVay visits Albany friends. Several attend Mr Dumaree funeral. Mrs C D Masure visits relatives in Nelsonville this week.

Letha Saylor Lookout Roy BE. W. McVay D. A. Evans Nelson Sackett Alexander W. B. Rickey Clara McVay Albany Dumaree C. D. Masure Nelsonville

Runaway Horse Kills Stormy Hill Incident Near Athens

Mrs. H P Dowler of Strouds Run was badly shaken when two youths frightened a horse on a steep hill above Charles Cable's farm. The horse broke a front leg and had to be shot. Dowler and husband seek police help to identify the pair described as well dressed and as yet unapprehended. The incident occurred as they headed toward Athens and they were taken for medical aid after the wreck.

Long Charles Cable H. P. Dowler Stroud’s Mrs. Dowler

Biddle Brothers Earn Medical Degrees from Baltimore College

James and Victor Biddle, sons of County Commissioner and Mrs John F. Piddle, graduate from the Physicians and Surgeons college of Baltimore. James earns high honors and a hospital staff post. he will accept. Frances Biddle studying nursing in Baltimore will return to Athens Thursday with Victor. the six Biddles have become physicians.

James Victor Biddle John F. Piddle Physicians and Surgeons College of Baltimore James Biddle Frances Biddle Baltimore Athens Victor Biddle

Ayer's Hair Vigor Hair Dressing Promotion

A promotion notes Ayer's Hair Vigor new improved formula will please with soft smooth hair, rich look, and ends protection. It prevents split ends and keeps scalp free from dandruff, without changing hair color.

Ayer

Ayer's Hair Vigor Promises Stronger Hair Growth

An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as a strong hair tonic from J. C. Ay er Co. of Lowell Massachusetts. It claims to promote hair growth, improve scalp health, stop hair loss and dandruff, and act as a splendid dressing for hair.

Ayer J. OC. Ayer Co Lowell Mass

Memorial and social visits around Clarks Chapel area

Memorial services were held in Athens on Sunday. Numerous residents visited relatives and friends in Athens and Clarks Chapel including Mr. and Mrs. J C McClanahan and Claud, Mr. Joseph Norris and family, Mrs Edna Sprague, Miss Planche Kincade, Fremont Ruth, Misses Cora and Lucy Frost, and others. Several guests stayed with local families at Clarks Chapel and Willow Creek, while Ed Cramner recovered from injuries. Sick lists note Jackson Bobo and Mrs Herbert Hawk.

Sewell Athens Moliie Poston J. C. McClanahan Claud William McClenahan Clarks’ Chapel Joseph Hawk Judson Milton Chappell Iss Gertrude Holland Estelle Elsie Bobo Miss Planche Kincade Calvin Frost Kate Chappel Willow Creek John Hawk Klbert Sams Ed. Cramner Jackson Bobo Herbert Hawk J. C. Prost Ethel Alma Anthony Poston Jennie Weatherby

Decoration services draw many from the vicinity

A sizable group attended Decoration services in Burling ham on Saturday. Chas Oxley, a business visitor, was in town for a day last week. Mr and Mrs B G Angell and family visited Joseph Bobo’s home on Sunday. Mrs Mary Womeldorf of Columbus returned home after a week with her parents, Mr and Mrs Weaver Bobo. Mr and Mrs Samuel Laughlin spent weekend with relatives in Athena. Herbert Poston and his mother visited his sister, Mrs William Anthony, for a day last week. James Sams reports notable farm improvement after purchasing land from William Anthony.

Ths Place Burlingham Chas. Oxley B. G. Angell Joseph Bobo Mary Womeldorf Columbus Weaver Bobo Samuel Laughlin Athena Herbert Poston William Anthony James Sams

Sunday Guests and Local Visits Reported in Area

Sunday guests included Jess Robinson and family from Circle Hill at W A Barnes. A D Burchfield and Frank Burchfield of Athens visited. Nelson McCafferty and son Clarence stayed with Elmer Coon. Mary Dowler visited Nelsonville relatives. W M Bolin of Meigs County stayed with daughter H K Stage. John Conner of Pittsburg and Ida White of Gare visited Elmer Coon. Lulu Cable of Nelsonville spent part of last week with Rev and Mrs Coon. Pearl Power and daughter Alberta of Illinois visited North Plains with Willard Bryan and family.

W. A. Barne’s Jess Robinson Circle Hill A. D. Burchfield Frank Burchfield Athens Nelson McCafferty Clarence Elmer Coon Mary Dowler Nelsonville W. M. Bolin Meigs County H. KE. Stage John Conner Pittsburg Ida White Gare Lulu Cable Coon Pearl Power Alberta Illinoise Chae. Powers North Plains Willard Bryan

Pleasanton Sunday School Hosts Children’s Day Event

Pleasanton Sunday school hosts Children’s Day on June 6 at 164 p.m. at the M B E church. The program includes songs recitations marches drills and other exercises. A good time is anticipated and everybody is invited to attend.

Pleasanton M. BE

Judge Defines Criminal Libel in Panama Canal Case

Indianapolis June 2 Judge Anderson heard Williams and Smith owners of the Indianapolis News and other publishers challenge removal to Washington for trial on criminal libel charges tied to articles alleging graft in the Panama Canal purchase. The judge stressed malice must be express in criminal libel and indicated ruling to follow after more testimony.

Williams Smith Washington Panama Canal Indianapolis News District of Columbia New York World United States Anderson United States Court Stuart McNamara Chas. W. Miller Ferdinand Winter Nowspaper McNamara Miller Willian Willisma C. P. Taft Douglas Robinson William Nelson Cromwell J. Pierpont Morgan Panama Willams

Open Shop Declared at American Sheet and Tin Plate Mills

Wheeling West Virginia June 2 official notices posted at all American Sheet and Tin Plate company mills announce after June 30 the plants will be open shops. Notices sent to newspapers say the company will no longer negotiate with the Amalgamated Association. The action affects about 10 000 workers in Wheeling under the Amalgamated scale.

American Tin Plate Company Wheeling W. Va American Sheet and Tin Plate Company Amalgamated Association Martias Perry

County Expenditures Reported With Salaries and Payments

The document lists salaries for county officials and staff including Hattie Sharp 30, John Kale 45, Frank Lowry 75, T. L. Morgan 58.33, and a stenographer 68.93. It records home orders, relief fund disbursements, Bank of Athens transactions, and payments for labor and materials totaling several amounts across townships and offices.

Hattie Sharp Athens National Bank John Kale Frank Lowry T. L. Morgan Home Furnishing Co W. FE K. R. Walker Iain

OAS lo cate the tetet Bought geature

The fragment hints at reflections on aging and past pleasures. It mentions memories of good times and a bleak view of the future, suggesting a nostalgic mood from an older narrator. The readable text remains fragmentary and lacks clear, distinct events or identifiable figures.

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule and Dates

Teachers' Examination will be held on the Great Saturday of each month with the exception of legal holidays. If the first Saturday is a holiday, the exam will be on the following Saturday. The Sorwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and on the second Saturday in May.

Oy Copackbon

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