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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1908

Page

6

Proposed Ohio Constitution Amendment on Finance and Taxation

The document outlines a joint resolution proposing amendments to the Ohio Constitution. It covers when bills require readings, governor veto and reconciling processes, and sets conditions for bills to become law. It also proposes amending section two of article twelve to establish a state tax fund and clarify exemptions and public-purpose taxation. The text cites the General Assembly and includes official certification details and adoption dates.

The Ohio General Assembly C. A. Thomerson House of Representatives Andnew L. Hannia Senate State of State Publiesis D. Cmamnprilain House of Epreacnatives James M. Willitans Ohie

Remarkable Funeral Carriage Requests Noted in 1907

John Dunnington aged 78 dies after Brights disease in Columbus. He left explicit funeral carriage directions for Athens and Columbus attendees, likely to be observed if possible. The notice describes his work as a Hocking Valley railroad blacksmith and hints at the planned arrangements. Spring fever remedies and Dr Shoop Restorative are advertised with claims of quick mood and vitality improvement.

Charles Grosvenor Josiah B. Allen Athens Paramythia Lodge F. & A. M Emmet Tompkins Columbus Connors Mr. Dannington Malta Hocking Valley Railroad

Success in Turkey Raising and Coop Management

A farm authority details stock choice and care for turkeys, praising White Hollands for tame birds and fine plumage. Instructions cover egg collection, nesting, brooding hens, coop design, feeding with cornmeal and cheese, water needs, and a device to prevent flight during the breeding season. YORED TURKEY.

Turkey Aield

Frome Township Boxwell commencement at Stewart church

The Rome Township Boxwell commencement took place at the Methodist Episcopal church in Stewart on Saturday evening. Graduates cited include Zora Ladwick Clyde Featherston Olive Brandeberry John Norris Helen Brown Stella Nice Howard Sands Laura Jewell and Faye Windsor.

Rome Township Boxwell Methodist Episcopal Church Stewart Zora Ladwick Clyde Featherston Olive Brandeberry John Norris Helen Brown Stella Nice Howard Sands Laura Jewell Faye Windsor M. BE. Dinsmoor Hebrew Ind Gertrude O'Connor

Chauncey Area Notes on Visits Games and Services

Orland Vandyke returned home from Glouster with relatives in Athens visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Sprigley and Miss Bessie Nye. The Chauncey second baseball team played New Floodwood. Memorial services were held at the Christian church with large attendance. The Chauncey band provided music for the memorial.

Nye Elmer Dewey Athens Long Christian Church Beaumont Chauncey Band

Dowd Family Visits Glouster and Relatives

Jennie F Dowd of McArthur spent the week with Dr and Mrs W A Pride. Mrs Otto Roush and son Derrell visited from Athens with grandparents Mr and Mrs J F B Mason. Mrs Clifford Kern arrived from Middleport to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J J Mason. Mrs Anna Wirth of Basil visiting Basil the Stahl family enjoyed Thursday with Mr and Mrs W H Hyde at Trimble.

Middleport Mrs. J. J. Mason Anna Wirth Basil J. L. Stahl

Local social roundup from Corning and nearby towns

Mike Barbara and wife spent Wednesday with friends in Corning. Mrs James Noon of Shawnee visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Gilbert at Oakdale. Mesdames Anna F E Wooley A B Faires F E Mathews left Wednesday for Utley and returned Monday after a delightful outing. NR R Andrews was an Athens visitor Wednesday. Dr Stamm of Jacksonville was a business visitor here Thursday. Mr and Mrs W H Hyde of Trimble were guests of J S Stahl and family Wednesday evening. Fr R R Baker of Athens was a business visitor in the city Wednesday. Will Coulter of Corning and Miss Anna Morris spent Sunday in New Straitsville. Cameron Bros insurance men of Athens were here Wednesday.

Improvement in Domestic Coal Orders and Lake Shipments

Upstate coal firms report slightly better orders for domestic coal this week. Salesmen out are securing some fair orders from domestic trade. Lake shipments should be fair. Hocking Valley railway is loading about 200 cars daily. Large boats will load at docks for cargo to the head of the lakes.

Hocking Valley Railway

York Township Taxpayers suit against Black Cat theater continued

In Nelsonville Ohio on June 13 the suit filed by York Township Taxpayers Association against Frank Tolliver owner of the Black Cat saloon at Pleadwood for keeping his place open on Sunday was continued by Mayor Wells yesterday.

Nelsonville Ohio York Township

New Discovery Cough Remedy Praised by Naples Man

Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine writes that Dr King's New Discovery saved his life after years of using it for coughs and colds. He calls it a reliable throat and lung remedy and would not be without it. The product has stood for nearly forty years as a top throat and lung remedy. Sold with guarantee at McKee's Drug Store for 1.00, trial bottle free.

Lester M. Nelson Naples Dr. King McKee’s Jvo

Youth the Time of Opportunity

A brief aphorism credits youth as a period to act and become someone, attributed to Mungr.

Young Men Host Pleasant Hall Event For City Guests

On Friday 58 attended including 24 from this city. The evening featured games music and contests with an organ in the hall. Miss Stella Allen won the spider web contest and Vern Price of Ferndale took the word contest prize. Ice cream and cake followed and guests enjoyed a well run program by the organizers.

Fourth of July speakers named for Athens event

Prosecuting Attorney J. M. Foster of Athens Judge O. W. H. Wright of Logan and Joseph Richards of this city will speak at the citys July Fourth celebration.

J. M. Foster Athens O. W. H. Wright Logan Joseph Richards

Miner official Joseph Richards seeks Democratic House seat

Joseph Richards, secretary-treasurer of the miners organization in the sub-district, spent Saturday in the capitol city on business. He is a Democratic candidate for representative and has the miners organization endorsement. Miss Nita Porter from Ron-ton heads home to Syracuse, N Y. Dr Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets offer quick relief for pain and high blood pressure.

Joseph Richards Miners’ Organization Capitol City Mr Richards Nita Porter Syracuse N. Y Dr. Shoop

Flawed Advice on Bedtimes and Daily Habits

The piece critiques strict sleep schedules and cites a humorous comparison to a dog taking naps. It questions constant routines and even tangential habits like buttoning and unbuttoning as trivial modern rituals.

Morgan-Clark Wedding Attendant Miss Clara Carpenter

Miss Clara Carpenter of Athens attended the Morgan Clark wedding in town.

Miss Wright Takes Short Jersey Break To Buckeye Lake

Miss Wilda Wright assistant postmistress left Wednesday for Junction City and spent Thursday with friends at Buckeye Lake Park. She returned to her post Friday to resume duties at the local post office.

Junction City Rela

Misses Nina and Ice Yocum Visit Aunt Near New England

Misses Nina and Ice Yocum are spending a couple of weeks with their aunt, Miss Jane Morris, near New England.

Nina Ice Yocum Jane Morris New England

The Thieving Magpie Exposed After Gale Reveals Loot

A London area tree blown down in a gale uncovered a hollow containing looted items from several houses. Among the goods were a diamond ring valued at 200 dollars and a large silver backed hairbrush, totaling over 300 dollars.

England

Dr. Seth Shaner Attends Morgan Clark Wedding

Columbus physician Dr. Seth Shaner, a great uncle of the bride, visited Wednesday for the Morgan Clark wedding and is well known in the Oakdale area after years of residence nearby.

Seth Shaner Columbus

Morgan Clark Wedding Sees Charleston and Bend Guests

J. S and Mrs S Stahl visited Jacksonville on business. Ray Elder from Charleston West Virginia joined sister Mrs EB McKelvey of Bend West Virginia to attend the Morgan Clark wedding held here on Wednesday. They stayed a few days visiting friends.

EB. C. McKelvey Bend W. Va

Women Detectives in Paris Stores

In Paris shoplifting has become a fine art and watching stock a necessity. Stores now employ professional women detectives to guard their goods, and many prominent houses have their own female inspectors monitoring shop floors.

Paris

Minna Stomach Tablets Promised To Aid Digestion

Syracuse builder W. A. Ennis claims Miona stomach tablets strengthened his digestion in one week and helped him work again after a year. Advertises 50 cent box from Henderson under Drug Company with a money back guarantee if results fail.

W. A. Ennis Syracuse Minna Miona Henderson Drug Company

Lame Pigs and Pasture Exercise Advice

The article notes that young pigs kept on floored pens often become lame and should have access to pasture or exercised. It points to plank floors as the cause of soreness and recommends bone rich feeds like bran or middlings if confinement remains.

Miss LeVanche Kasler Travels to Columbus on Business

Miss LeVanche Kasler spent Friday in Columbus on business activities.

New Stoecklein Building Nearing Occupancy

Work on the new Stoecklein building is rapidly pushed toward completion and occupancy within weeks. The cold storage plant installation is nearing completion and will use the entire front for compartments to separate fruits vegetables meats butter and other perishables. The plant, on the cold air plan, is poised to be the state’s best equipped facility.

Stoecklein

Question Still Undecided on Women and Literature

Magazine writers debate whether women are more responsible for the low tone of modern literature as readers and authors. One writer even suggests licensing novelists to prove wholesomeness and purity of thought before publishing privileges are granted.

Test for Water Purity by Sugar Cloud Test

A method to check water for organic pollution uses a lump of sugar in a nearly full corked bottle kept in light for two to three days. If no milky cloud forms and the water stays clear, it may be free from phosphates associated with sewage water.

Kengneering News

Evacuated apples requested by Mrs Lapsling

Mrs Lapsling asks someone to visit the grocer and buy two pounds of the best evacuated apples available. The line captures a domestic detail reflecting shopping in a past era.

Mra

Entertained Friends on Visit to Zanesville

W. H. Stahl, Daly Messenger dealer, left Priday with his wife and son to visit relatives in Zanesville and handle business matters during a several day stay.

W. H. Stahl Daly Messenger Priday Zanesville

Fortingall Yew Believed to Be 3000 Years Old

The Fortingall yew in Perthshire, oldest in Scotland and Europe, is dated at over 3000 years by the late Sir R. Christison. If correct, it would have been sizeable during Solomon's reign in Israel.

Scotland Europe Fortingall Perthshire R. Christison Robert Solomon Israel

Earth's Weight Grows From Meteor Shower Infall

An astronomer estimates Earth gains mass yearly from meteoric matter, with about 140 million projectiles striking the planet each year. The report notes this accumulation occurs steadily as space debris adds to Earth's overall weight.

Earth Globe

Local leaders host youth gathering in town hall

Frank and Miles Hoon Harry Cheney and Fred Wagner of N Bishopville entertained a large number of young people in the town hall in that vil.

Frank Miles Hoon Harry Cheney Fred Wagner Nbishopville

Navy life pockets blamed for desertions in Kansas City

A recruiting officer complains that lack of pockets in navy trousers drives sailors to desert. He notes men dislike carrying a chatelaine bag while shopping and argues pockets are essential.

Kansas City Navy

Long Lived Microbe Discovery Review

A biologist notes some hardy microbes may survive on land for over two centuries and longer in water, highlighting the microbes’ enduring resilience and the challenge to containment. The remark underscores persistence and the potential for extended environmental presence.

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Conom OF StaTen of America A. Thompson State of Ohio Carmi A. Thompson Ates Amprica Ortega Ftate Onin Tate Constittion OF C. A. Thomson House of Representatves Andrew L. Magers BTA OF America S . A. Thompson Ereh A. Th A. D Pra Miss Blanch Light O. v Mrs. Light Guysville Aaron Grady Tlerk General Grosvenor J. B. Allen H. V. Railroad Hederson-Crider Frome Township Dean Chauncey Orland Vandyke Glouster H. 8. Sprigley Rol Nye Miss Bessie Henry Penrod Trimble W. F.prattie Marion Tom Belmont Monroe Simon Rollin Circle Hill Ray Gardner Sugar Creek M. EE Ernest Beard Morgan County John, Lee Darwin Lave Claude Hagel Sand Run Henry Dew Corning Hen Dew Saint Church Plains Lowe Jennie F. Dowd McArthur Otto Roush Son Derrell J. FB. Mason Clifford Kern City W. H. Hyde Trim Mike Barbara James Noon Shawnee John Gilbert Oakdale Mesdames Anna FE. Wooley, A. B Mr. and Mrs. David Utley Andrews Dr. Stamm Jacksonville W. H. Hyde of J. S. Stahl Fam Ily Fr. RR. Baker Ness Will Coulter Miss Anna Morris New Straitsville Cameron Bros Upstate Cha Satoon Pleadwood Clara Carpenter Wilda Wright Buckeye Lake Park J. S&s Stahl Ray Elder Charleston, W. Va H.W. Buckbee H. H. Haning Fire and Life Insurance Tro Hocking Valley Ebene Pomeroy S& Bean Ticket Agt Union Depot J. P. Blackwood Via Populay Cincinnati Republican National Gontion Chicago General Federation OF Woen's Clubs Boston Mass Yale University New Haven
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