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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1903

Page

4

Republican primary announces multiple county posts candidates

The notice lists Frank Finsterwald for county treasurer and Elmer Gotjen for county recorder seeking Republican nomination. M F Seward and John McLaughlin announce for county commissioner, with Aug 1 primary date. Names Kelley and Dinsmore visit family and others travel to Stoyestown and Athens showing local campaign chatter.

Athens County Co Ge Woopoworth Epiror Muessexcer Frank Finsterwald Tam Elmer Jen

Ohio Governor and Lieutenant Governor Ticket

Governor Myron T. Herrick of Cuyahoga and Lieutenant Governor Warren G. Harding of Marion are named as the political slate. The pair represents a key leadership duo in Ohio governance.

Myron T. Herrick Cuyahoga Warren G. Harding Marion

Village Improvement Work Brightens Old Town Facade

Citizens praise the Village Improvement Society for cleaning up streets after rains. The piece notes strengthened public order with an anti spitting ordinance and urges enforcement. It also highlights plans for a library building by the Ohio University trustees and expects broader regional benefit.

Ohio University Athens County Ohio

Commencement Week Brings Town Alive With Alumni Visitors

Commencement week grows as the old university gains new life and attracts more visitors and alumni. Citizens show notable interest in exercises, reflecting strong local support. The town hopes this interest will rise further.

Dual nominations mark Caldwell convention draw

Morgan and Noble counties held separate conventions to nominate candidates for renomination. Dr. Caine of Noble and Dr. Lefever of Morgan were chosen by their respective counties, with 23 delegates each. Officials will determine the final selection between Cain and Lefever.

Morgan Noble Caine Dr. Lefever Caldwell Boards of Elections Cain Lefever

Local Notices and Social Roundup

A crowd gathered for Prof. Cline's school final day. Mrs. Myrtle Morris Lucy Mulligan called home by sister Mary Sanborn’s illness. Lucas Kelly wed a Miss Tucker of Strouds Run last Saturday. Lorena Bobo visiting Cash Ridge siblings. Mulligan and Rossiter led cattle through the area. Stephen Gates of Kansas visiting. Lucius Coe returns from Athens to visit son G. A. Coe.

Myrtle Morris Lucy Mulligan Mary Sanborn Lucas Kelly Miss Tucker Strouds Lorena Bobo David Phillips John Robinson Cash Ridge H. T. Mulligan Rossiter Stephen Gates Kansas Lucius Coe Athens G. A. Coe

Jacksonville Social Notes and Local Appointments

Miss Angie Pyle of Glouster visited her aunt Mrs. Silas Hooper last week. Bertha Druggan from the School for the Deaf at Columbus returned home after graduating this year. Fred Kempton plans to open his art gallery next week. An evening entertainment for the Ladies Aid of the U. B. church features The Ideal Entertainers at William's Hall at 8. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Excursion to Idlewilde Park drew many young people Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cook of Stewart visit Will Hawk. they will move to North Dakota. Born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. John Lantz, a boy. Rev. W. E. Gibbs and family visited friends Monday. Mrs. Rachel Hale died after eight months illness. interment in Jacksonville cemetery Tuesday. Mrs. William Dasz and daughter Freda visit, planning to reside in Parkersburg. Esther and Gertrude Oldroyd of Columbus visited James Coe and family Sunday. Lizzie Burdiss spent days in Athens this week. Carbaugh now runs the restaurant formerly Clin ton Nicholson’s.

Angie Pyle Glouster Silas Hooper Bertha Druggan School For the Deaf At Columbus Bertha Fred Kempton U. B. Church All William's Hall Idlewilde Park Raymond Cook Stewart Will Hawk North Dakota John Lantz W. E. Gibbs Rachel Hale Nate Davis Jacksonville Cemetery William Dasz Freda Parkersburg Dusz

Local Visits Mark Aveside Social Round

Planted in plantsville Mrs Annie Huffman and sister Dora Lawrence of Chesterhill visited friends at Amesville Tuesday. Many locals including Miss Anna Fawcett and Nellie Fawcett spent days with relatives in Canaanville Carthage and Sharpsburg. Bertha Randall Columbus and E E Dille Columbus clan summering at home.

Annie Huffman Dora Lawrence Chesterhill Amesville Anna Fawcett Canaanville Carthage Township Arter Frank Vincent Calvary Ne'lie Doudna Marietta Chas Endicott Susan Wooley Joy Chappelear Nellie Fawcett

Miss Muriel Strum Guest Of Miss Emma Bot

Belpre social scene notes Miss Muriel Strum visiting Miss Emma Bot as a recent guest, highlighting local hospitality and neighborhood ties.

Muriel Strum of Belpre Emma Bot

Summer Tonic Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil

The ad promotes Hagee's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil as a summer tonic to restore strength and vitality. It claims the drink is pleasant to take, non greasy, and contains active cod liver oil properties, prescribed by physicians and sold by druggists.

Hagee Ail Katharinon Chemical Co St. Louis

Village of Athens Passes Auto Speed Ordinance in 1903

Residents heard a serenade for Mr and Mrs Blair and learned of a new village ordinance restricting automobile speeds to eight miles per hour on most streets and ten mph near certain roads. It requires nighttime lights bells or horns and penalties up to fifty dollars with enforcement by city officials.

Athens Ohio State Street Henry Logan W. P. Golden

Payne Family Guests and Local Gatherings In Marietta

Mr and Mrs Fred Payne of Marietta were guests of relatives here Miss Bertie Cook and her sister Ora visited Marietta last week as guests of relatives and friends They attended services at Mt Liberty church Sunday evening Raymond Cook and family began a trip to Dakota earlier this week

Fred Payne Marietta Bertie Cook Ora Mt. Liberty Raymond Cook Dakota

Remarkable Luck in Gold Hill Mine Barroom Incident

In Gold Hill Nevada 1877 mining boss Tole faced three laborers who attacked him in a bar. A revolver misfired multiple times as one man stood over him. finally the weapon discharged after he picked it up and fired all remaining charges.

Gold Hill Nev Tole Rutiian

Differences Between European and American Oysters

European oysters are smaller with a coppery taste, while southern American oysters are larger and fatten in near shore beds. London salesmen sometimes hold oysters in water with oatmeal to improve flavor. In spawning season oysters turn milky and unfit to eat.

America Europe London

The Cook Stays

Mrs Newbride asks how Mrs Henry Peck keeps her cook. Mrs Oldband says the cook threatened to leave but Peck refused a recommendation, and they both are stubborn, Judge notes.

Mrs. Newbride

Tact Eludes Archbishop Langley In Diocese Letter

Archbishop Langley refused to define tact but offered an example. He cited a clergyman who wrote "In consideration of your grace's many infirmities and failing powers" as not tactful, illustrating the lack of tact in the notice.

Langley

House and Lot for Sale in Coolville Ohio

Five room house with garden outbuildings well and cistern offered for cash by J Bowen Coolville Ohio from June 11 to 14. Local buyers urged to act on this bargain at affordable price.

Coolville Ohio J. ©. Bowen

Prohibition Picnic Set for July Fourth in Alexander Township

A 4th of July picnic will be held at Pratt's Grove in Alexander Township starting at 10 AM and continuing all day. Several speakers are planned and at 1 PM Hon. N. Reamer, Prohibition candidate for Ohio governor, will give an address.

Pratt's Grove Alexander Township

Bargain Sale of General Merchandise Stand in Stewart Olio

A stock of general merchandise valued around 83000 can be cut to 2000 on short notice. Located on a railroad line with no close competition. Sales average 7000 to 10000 yearly. Features a fine two story building 40 by 50, large cellar, ware room, barn and outbuildings. Desirable stand offered by Carl W. Hayes in Stewart Olio. Jane 11 W6.

R. R Carl W. Hayes Stewart, Olio Jane

Farm for Sale Cheap in Stewart Ohio

Poultry farm of 46 acres with good soil and ample water located one mile from town. Features include a six room house, a bank barn 30 by 40, four poultry houses, cellar house, and outbuildings. Price 1550 with more farms available. contact Carl W. Hayes Leading Real Estate Agent. June 4 to 25 Stewart Ohio.

R. R Carl W. Hayes Stewart Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Theathens Messenger and Herald Messenger and Herald Printing Company Fred W. Bush Don C. Cable Earron Herard Permary A. J. Crawford Giouster Lam Poset Publican M. F. Seward Eae Ke Re Gesiston Republican Printthebs S. B. Hill Epston J. EB. Carpenter OUT OF Town News Anthony A. Kelley Stoyestown Milo Dinsmore Anna L. A. Pierce John Parker Eric Burkar B. J. Clingenberg Auditor of State Walter D. Guilbert Innon Ashtabula Augustus N. Summers Clark E. A. Jones Stark Board of Public Works George & Watkins, Pike David H. Moore Elijah Presbyterian Church Luther Ladies’ Village Improvement Pike Valley Prof. Cline Jacksonville Esther and Gertrude Oldroyd James Coe Family Lizzie Burdiss Mr. Carbaugh Clinton Nicholson Plantsville Susanna Endicott Partlett Bertha Randall E. E. Dille Rebecca Dunnington Fannie MecCane Armadale Millie Dunnington Bessie Hollingsworth Wmn Dunnington W. Y. Rowles Herbert Blair Mary Touch James Botkin Laura Dufee Bessie Simpson Decatur John McLaughlin T. W. Jones David Warren Frost Morris Universalist Church Murray Hatch Cleveland Charles Nist Dunbar John Welch, Jr Bethany Church Dallas Petty Edward Petty Centennial Church Lynne Lehman Urichsville Edward Barrows U. S. Navy New York Harbor Beebe Robert Mauck Cheshire, Ohio Pelahbors Pauline F. L. Guenther Cline’s Pharmacy Sam Sommer At &c Batiste Ginghams Zephyr Gingham Clo Sam Thompson & Scott Our Line of Furnishings Lawrence Worstell Athens, Ohio
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