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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1900

Page

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Courts Open As Foreclosures And Divorces Are Heard

In common pleas court Judge J. M. presides. Foreclosure action against Arthur Johnson et al. sale confirmed and distribution ordered. Lemuel Cline and Martha Cline divorce dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. Alimony denied. Perry v Perry divorce filed. custody and name restoration sought. George Lewis and James Lowry charged with disturbing a meeting. jury returned not guilty. Montgomery and Gee charged with perjury. trial began with many witnesses.

Common Pleas Court J. M. “Noo Court House Henry Ferguson Arthur Johnson Lemuel J. Cline Martha M. Cline Nelsonville Akron Manda Perry Ezra Perry York Township Cora D. Perry Pickett Sylvester Brown Theodore Fleming Nathan Frad David Edwards T.E. Wells Guardian Ashford D. Hatch George Kidwell S.T. Cline Charles Leach Plains Church Enure Teeia Tawry State of Ohio Mack

Successful Applicants From Last Teachers Examination

The list shows one year certified names G. B H Lowden Annie Parsons Jacob Christman James Biddle Hattie Brill James Welling Ross Brickles Walter Hamilton Ray Morris Chas E Miller Gay Dinsmoore For two years F B Parsons Kenneth Wolfe G W Christman Mary Rineheart Linie Higgins May Stanton For three years Frances Marvin Miller five years Amy Weihr and Mrs Ella Osborn.

G. B H. Lowden Annie Parsons Jacob Christman James Biddle Hattie Brill James Welling Ross Brickles Walter Hamilton Ray Morris Chas. E. Miller Gay Dinsmoore F. B. Parsons Kenneth Wolfe G. W. Christman Mary Rineheart Linie Higgins May Stanton Frances Marvin Miller Amy Weihr Ella Osborn

Uniform Knights Hold Public Installation in Athens Progress

The Uniformed Knights of Pythians No 53 in Athens staged an inspection and public installation at the Knights of Pythias hall Friday night. Dr J L Henry oversaw a strict drill with 40 members present, followed by a banquet at Johnsons dining hall and toasts from A M Lewis S F Beverage and E C Woodworth.

Pythian Oficers Knights of Pythias Hank, K. of P No. 53 Athens Pythian Lodge J. L. Henry Dr. Henry F. E. Goldsberry C. Q O. Moore A.M. Lewis S. F. Beverage E. C. Woodworth Mra E. Goldsberry J. Henry Hattie Richie Audra Lowry Miss Botner E. H. Cotton Samuel Finsterwald Harry Webster Peter Hibbard J. E. Caldwell Scott H. Haney J. Howard Jobson G.E Beastey L. H. Glazier

Ames Township Man Joseph Henry Dies After Fall

Joseph Henry aged 85, longtime Ames township resident, died following a fall that fractured his thigh near Amesville. Born 1815 on an Ohio river island below Marietta, he lived most of his life in Bern and Ames townships except six years in Indiana. He joined the Amesville Presbyterian Church in 1943 and funeral services were held at the Amesville Presbyterian Church with burial in Amesville Cemetery.

Armavittz Joseph Henry Ames Township Amesville Ohio River Marietta John Henry America Ireland Miles Sarah Patterson Indiana Bern Ames Townships Presbyterian Church of Per Jahen Wortona Presbyterian Church G. H. L. Beeman

Certificate Revoked for Chauncey School Teacher

Druggan, a Chauncey schools teacher, was charged with intemperance and immorality. A hearing was held Saturday before county school examiners F. S. Coultrap, A. H. Dixon, and C. H. Bryson. They ruled Tuesday evening that the evidence supported the charges, and Druggan's certificate was revoked. The examiner panel reached the decision after considering the case by telephone late Tuesday night.

C.s Druggan Chauncey County Board of School F. S.coultrap A. H.dixon C. H. Bryson Vyhe Druggan Channcey The Deard

Vampire Prize Winners Show Readers’ Poetic Wit

The Messenger and Herald announced winners for best prose exposition of Kipling’s The Vampire. First prize of 2.00 cash awarded to Mrs. Grace Young Todd of Columbus. second prize a year’s subscription to E. W. Alves of Rawndale. Other strong entries by Marie Batchelder and Mrs. Fannie B. Poston noted. judges remain anonymous.

Kipling Messenger and Herald Athens Messenger and Herald Office Grace Young Todd E. Gay Street Columbus Amesville A. C. Young Marie Batchelder Bates Street Washington, D.C Fannie B. Poston Cannanville

Vampire of the soul and the woman who ruined him

A reflective lament narrates a man misled by a seductive woman described as a vampire of the soul. It traces wasted effort, broken vows, exposure of folly, and the cost of dishonor, ending with a personal signature from Gnacr Young of Columbus Ohio.

Ufe You East Gay St Columbus Ohio

Exposition of a Foolish Idol and a Vampiric Woman

A fictional parable condemns idolizing a deceptive partner. A foolish man worships a vain woman, loses fortune and faith as she shatters his chains and leaves him in despair. He endures pain from betrayed trust while she remains unaffected.

Narodes

Second Prize Exposition Poem Reflects Obscured Love

The verse depicts a man worshipping a woman who remains emotionally barren. He endures wasted years, sorrow, and effort for a lover unworthy of his gifts, realizing too late the hollow nature of her affection. The poem warns that such selfish neglect can kill trust and hope.

Bea Aden Cuegnan

Big Enterprise Formed to Test Oil Territory in Bern Township

A large combination led by T. J. Pickering of Bern township has formed to test a 750 acre tract in Bern near Plantaville. About thirty local business men participate. the plan prioritizes Cow Run sand wells, with potential later drilling to Berea and Trenton rock. Two wells have been funded. success could lead to incorporation and broader development. Suvuraving March 6.

T. J. Pickering Bern Athens Pickering Plantsville Bern Township Cow Run Berea Trenton

Peach Orchard Sale Alters Starr Township Farm Ownership

Dr W N Alderman and Judge Bethel sold their interests in a 425 acre Starr township peach farm near Union Furnace to James Dew of Nelsonville who once held a third of the property. The orchard, with about 1500 trees, faced a near total crop failure this season as many buds were killed, signaling a heavy financial blow to Athens County peach growers.

W. N. Alderman A. &. Bethel Starr Township Hocking County James Dew Nelsonville Union Furnace Athens Athens County

Death of Mrs. Mary J. Hawk at Factory aged sixty five

Mrs. Mary J. Hawk wife of William J. Hawk died Sunday at 3 p m at the Factory home from lung and heart trouble. She aged 65 and had long declining health. Maiden name Kitchen sister to Mrs. John Dean of Columbus and Dr B F Kitchen of Wellston. Funeral at Factory church conducted by Rev D D Canield with burial at nearby cemetery. Survived by husband and several children including Mrs H F McCoy of La Porte Texas Dr B F Hawk of Din City Kansas Lewis Hawk in Mexico and G B H C and Johns Hawk of Athens township. Attending from distance were Mrs Dr McClure Rocky Hill Dr B F Hitchen Wellston Mrs Nan Pears Clarkeburg and Mrs John Gean Columbus.

Mary J. Hawk William J. Hawk Factory Kitchen John Dean Columbus B. F. Kitchen Wellston Leagenluvney Mekesewee

Enthusiastic Welcome for Dr Albert Leonard in Ypsilanti

Dr Albert Leonard dean of Syracuse College of Liberal Arts and new president of Michigan Normal School arrives in Ypsilanti amid a warm welcome. Students and faculty greet him with enthusiasm and a lively parade as they discuss his move from Syracuse to Michigan likely by next June. Leonard, an Ohio University graduate with Athens ties, is admired for his educational work and poised for leadership in Michigan.

Albert Leonard College of Liberal Arts Syracuse New York Michigan Normal School Ypsilanti Michigan Aliaton Ypsilant Jone Leonard Athens Ohio University Henry Wright the Argus Syracuse University Haa

Athens Woman Scfilerage Club Wins State Prize at National

The Athens SCfilerage Club earned the largest subscriber prize from the Woman's Journal at the national Suffragists convention in Washington. Delegate Herrold represented Athens. The state convention will be held here in the coming fall. The national executive committee rejected a resolution seeking state wide suffrage amendment cooperation with the Ohio WCTU.

Athens Scfilerage Club Woman's Journal National Association Ohio W. C.T. U

Beasley Wins Contract for Ten Zumbro Field Wells

Amesville March 6 Beasley secures contract to nut down ten wells in the Zumbro field near Chesterhill and buy a new drilling machine. J W Scott's pumping gear arrived, Blanvelt and Glass move their machine to the Lovell farm, and Beasley & Co drill their No 0 on Tuesday. A home company forms at Sand Rock to test the territory.

Amesville H. A. Beasley Zumbro Chesterhill J. W. Scott Balderson Beasley & Co Blanvelt & Glass

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Adverts

Catarrh is treated as a blood condition requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to affect blood and mucous surfaces, marketed as a prescribed tonic with testimonials. Also mentions Bee veilis astlise Coaiay chieese hue and Cline's Pharmacy selling pills.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo Mall's M. B. Smith Butternur Mich Cline's Pharmacy

Reduced Rates Offered by Ohio Central Lines

Ohio Central Lines advertise continued excursions and reduced fares to various points. Consult agents for two way or excursion trips to save money. Rates are stated as the lowest, with prompt courteous service to patrons. Medros Hovn G P Toledo Ohio No 015 Bey ww Fb Sten W. Caton XN Y writes of long standing indigestion relief from Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.

Ohio Central Ohio Central Lines Medros Hovn Toledo Ohio Bey Sten W. Caton XN. Y Clne

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