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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1903

Page

3

Free trial bottle of Dr David Kennedy's Remedy offered

A 1900s notice promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases. Readers may obtain a free trial bottle in store by presenting a coupon or mailing the coupon to David masned Corporation Rondout NY with the address.

David Kennedy Er. Herald David Kennedys The Messenger - Herald David Masned Rondout, N Booth High ST Columbus

Appointment as administrator for Joseph C. Thompson estate

Notice states Robert Thompson has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Joseph C. Thompson late of Athens county de ceased. Dated May 15 1903. Attorney D Hopkins. May 21 to June 4.

Joseph C. Thompson Athens A. D Robert Thompson D. Hopkins

Athens Excursions to Ohio University Commencement

Excursion tickets advertised by Ohio Central Lines for June 15 and 16 from Columbus to Athens for commencement events. Tickets are one fare round trip, on sale June 15 16, valid return until June 2. Also ad copy for Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming relief from headaches with price 25 cents.

Ohio Central Lines Ohio University Athens Columbus Pt. Pleasant Dr. King W. H. McKee Draggist

Miner James Sargent Killed in Slate Fall at Hocking Valley

Nelsonville report says 29 year old James Sargent of the east end was fatally crushed by slate in a mine fall Saturday afternoon at Hocking Valley. He leaves a wife and two children.

Nelsonville James Sargent Hocking Valley

Pain Balm Advertised For Quick Healing Of Injuries

Chamberlain's Pain Balm is promoted as an antiseptic liniment that heals cuts bruises and burns without maturation much faster than standard treatment. Sold by McKee's Drug Store.

McKee’s Drug Store

Funeral Tearful Journey for Mrs Catherine Six

J N Six of Marshfield, now on a farm near Chillicothe, returned from Nelsonville to attend the funeral of his mother Mrs Catherine Six who died suddenly of paralysis at 75. The note ends with reflections on ongoing upheaval in war torn times.

J. N. Six Marshfield Chillicothe Nelsonville Catherine Six

Vanderhoof Social News and Local Births

Mrs H L McAfee spends the week in Huntington W Va as a guest of relatives. A son was born to Edwin Chase and wife on May 23. Kate Evans hosted her daughter Harriet Evans of Reedsville last week. Lester Clark attended an ice cream social at Torch Thursday evening. Emma Jeffers returned to Pleasanton after a visit with sister Lucy Chase. Gilbert McAfee and son Will of Coolville are helping Edwin Chase with carpentry. Fay Smith came home after three weeks at Jasper Hill visiting Uncle John Smith’s family. Charley Chase of Parkersburg visited Sunday. Susie Jeffers returned Saturday from two weeks with friends in Athens. M A Noyce attended a telephone meeting at Coolville Wednesday. The sick list includes Mrs Asa Jeffers, Mrs Joe Chase, and Mrs John Milbourn.

H. L. McAfee Huntington W. Va Edwin Chase Kate Evans Harriet Evans Reedsville Lester Clark Emma Jeffers Pleasanton Lucy Chase Gilbert McAfee Will Coolville Fay Smith Jasper Hill John Smith Charley Chase Parkersburg Susie Jeffers Athens M. A. Noyce Asa Jeffers Joe. Chase John Milbourn M. F Presbyterian Church J. W. Fellows Stalder South Canaan Allie Cook Cones George Calvert Gilson Marietta J. B. Smith Chester George Ginn Ashland W. C. Light Mrs. Johnson D. W. Cornell Mary Addie Zimmerman J. H. Steele Blanche Smith Flora Buck Warren Pierce Whitfield Bean Hall Henry Brown J. E. Lawrence Herbert Rice Stewart Ames Townsend Fritz Phillips Amesville Mary Buck Matilda Evans Latrobe Co. W. Coleman Emma Light Nora Dell McDaniel Lottridge Lorana Cole Ironton Hull Dr. McVay Rev. Stewart M. M. Runnion Blanche Light Alice Masheter Hebbardsville Vern Johnson Elmer Fell Carl Dunfee Torch George Ficher M. E Ried Downington

Death of 70 year old resident noted at Judson

Funeral services were held at Graham Chapel for a Judson resident aged 70. Wade Love of Hudson's spent Sunday with his parents here. H. F. Hartley of Judson visited his ill grandmother Saturday. Winds disrupted fence repairs as farmers sold wool at prices from 27 to 30 cents. Local youths attended decoration services in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Fulton visited friends in Athens. Mrs. Ellen Riley of Gloucester came for her aunt Mrs. Harmon Sprague's illness.

Judson Graham Chapel Cherrington Wade Love Hudson's H. F. Hartley Athens Harmon Fulton Ellen Riley Glouster Harmon Sprague

Local Notes From Town and Surroundings

Lewis Kelly of Columbus has moved his family to Athens to seek work. Charles Britz improves slowly from rheumatism. Mrs. Harmon Sprague is seriously ill with little hope of recovery. Misses Cora and Goldie Tedrow visited Miss Edna Kelley of Judson. Blanche Holland visited Athens last week. Several young men enjoyed a fishing trip to Canaanville but did not brag of catches. Peter Shields of Mechanicsburg visited friends here. Rev Massie will preach at Graham Chapel Sunday. Mrs. James Tucker of Parkersburg visits relatives here. Mrs. Eliza Bishop of Anthony visited Mollie Poston. Miss Violet Seaman died at her...

Lewis Kelly Columbus Athens Charles Britz Harmon Sprague Cora Goldie Tedrow Edna Kelley Judson Blanche Holland Canaanville Peter Shields Mechanicsburg Massie Graham Chapel James Tucker Parkersburg Eliza Bishop Anthony Mollie Poston Violet Seaman

Bailey Run Community Notes and Local Appointments

Miss Mary Stalder takes a job in a Murray City store. A May 27 boy, 11 pounds 4 ounces, born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McKee. Fitzer improves property by painting. Village progress urged. Many social visits among Fitzer and McKee families. Schoolhouse repairs and painting praised. Local residents visit relatives in Columbus Logan Chauncey Jacksonville Buchtel Nelsonville and Happy Hollow. Ties bought at 52 and 23 cents. F. Co. B. Hocking Valley tracks. Snider & Co. Logan Ohio. An electric pickpocket alarm is invented in Manchester England.

Mary Stalder Murray City Wm. McKee Charles Fitzer Pevert Pendergrass Chas. Fitzer Charley Bay Blatchford Geo, Fitzer John Fulton Harlo George Chicago Ott Smart Logan Charley Fitzer, Jr Columbus Pheba Louella Fitzer John McKee Happy Hollow Utah Squire McKee Frank Sullivan Chauncey Minnie Fitzer Eva Mingus Jacksonville Jake McGee Buchtel Kate Newman John Herrold Nelsonville George Fitzer F. Co. B Hocking Valley J. J. Snider & Co Logan, Ohio

GUYSVILLE COMMUNITY NOTES AND VISITS

Sunday morning service at the M. F. church and evening service at the Presbyterian church announced. Local visits include Mrs. J W Fellows with Misses Stalder, Mrs Allie Cook visiting Mrs Cones, Athens, and George Calvert visiting sister Mrs Gilson in Marietta.

Proposed Ohio Constitution Amendment Certification 1902

Certification by Secretary of State Lewis C. Laylin verifies a Joint Resolution adopted May 2, 1902 by the Ohio General Assembly. Warranted as a true copy from original rolls on file in Columbus. Record shows Speaker W.8 McKinnon and Senate President FP Archer. January 27.

W. 8. McKinnon House of Representatives FP. B. Archer Senate United States of America Ohio I. Lewis C. Laylin State of Ohio General Assembly Wuerrier Columbus General Assembly of Guevion State of McKinnon F. B. Andhen Coleman Ontate General ‘Assembly AcKiman Carl L. Nppett Antre Columbes Hiss Beass United States of Ameraica Lewis Laylin

Special train to Middleport Gallipolis and Pt. Pleasant

Sunday schedule via Ohio Central Lines with fares 1.15 to Middleport and 1.25 to Gallipolis and Pt. Pleasant. Special round trip train announced. See Dana bills or agents for times. The next line notes 40 soldiers in guard-house after Fort Wayne pay day and reports temperance defeat over canteen abolition.

Ohio Central Lines Middleport Gallipolis Pt. Pleasant Dana Fort Wayne

Ohio Central Lines Promotes Low One-Way and Round-Trip Fares

Cheap rates for homeseekers to southern and western points. One way and special round trip discounts offered. Tickets purchasable on first and third Tuesdays each month. Full details available via Ohio Central Lines agents, Moulton Houk G P A, Toledo Ohio.

Ohio Central Lines Moulton Houk Toledo Ohio

Municipal classification amendment proposed for Ohio constitution

The document records a proposed amendment to Article 13 Section 6 of the Ohio constitution to reorganize cities into three classes by population, limiting taxing and debt powers and requiring a ballot language for voters. It sets dates for voting in November 1903 and a January 1904 effective date, with signatures from state leaders.

Notice to Teachers and Exam Dates Listed

Examinations are set for the first Saturdays in September October January February April May plus August on first and third Saturdays. Primary tests in May Boxwell tests mid April and May. By order of Maurice M Bryson clerk. Seven lots on Stella Ave opposite Asylum gate priced 300 each until May then rising. One three room house and lot 700 one four room 900 with installment option. D H Moore May 2!w4. FOR SALE Vacant lot First street price 150 inquire R L mapawerte A Express office

Une Boxwell Board of Examiners Maurice M. Bryson Daw Stella Ave Asylum Gate First Street R. L. Mapawerte

Ohio proposal to amend article 11 section 2 constitution

The Ohio General Assembly resolves to submit on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1903 a proposition to amend section 2 article 11 of the state constitution. The amendment outlines representation limits by county and requires ballots read Yes or No for adoption. Signed by Speaker W S McKrowon and Senate President R F B Anden. Certified in Columbus January 27, 1905.

General Assembly State of Ohio Renee Secretary of State Genera Assembly Ofien McKrowon House R . F. B. Anden Senate United States of America Ohto Secretary I. Lewis Laylin Columbus Ff of

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