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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
4
Candidates seek GOP nomination for county clerk and surveyor
Ed Messenger notes Ed A Moore and A Nelson announce candidacy for Clerk of Courts and County Surveyor respectively, all subject to Republican Primary on April 15 2006. S H Hibbard and W H Monaman also declare runs for Surveyor with years of field experience and requests for support from Nelsonville Ohio voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Wes Hoccifie
Clerk of Courts
Messenger& Herald
S. H. Hibbaarrd
Messenger & Herald
R. K
W. H. Monaman
Nelsonville
Roosevelt and Miles in Civil War Ironies and War Reverberations
The piece argues Roosevelt wields power like a big stick only against corrupt officials. It claims Miles may have placed Jeff Davis in irons, deeming it a duty fulfilled. It recalls northern soldiers' suffering at Libby and Andersonville to caution against partisan spin on postwar memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Miles
Jeff Davis
Irons
Confederacy
Libby
Andersonville
County road receipts show wasteful use of funds
A countywide review of road tax receipts reveals that about three quarters of cash in lieu of labor is lost to inefficiency. The author argues for centralized supervision or contracting to ensure accountability, noting many receipts are under one dollar and that unsystematic work yields little public benefit.
Union. Miss Dollie Barker Hosts in Columbus
Union notes Miss Dollie Barker of Columbus visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Barker. Roy Moore is very ill with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs E M Gilbert of Nelsonville and Mrs Lara Slouter of Columbus came for Mrs Mabel Harris's funeral. Clyde Withers improves after sickness. Clara and Harry Hawks of Marshefield visit Geo Hawks. Mrs H L Baker convalesces after grip. George Gabriel and family in Nelsonville visit. Stoddard's lectures bring world travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie Barker
Columbus
Joe Barker
Roy Moore
E. M. Gilbert
Nelsonville
Lara Slouter
Columbs
Mabel Harris
G. K. Harris
Clyde Withers
Clara
Harry Hawks
Marshefield
Geo. Hawk
H. L. Baker
George Gabriel
Wm. Gabriel
Local Guests and Moves Reported in Albany Area
Wilber Dixon of Smithers and Ed Masketer of Thurston visit relatives in Albany. W H Vorhes of Nelsonville calls on friends. Otis Wright of Athens visits. Miss Ethel Mitchell of Nelsonville visits her parents. B B Brooks moves into Isaac Smith’s newly bought residence. O D Dailey of Dailey and Sons travels to Columbus. Harley Smith of Pagetown moves into the former Brooks home. Mr and Mrs Harry McKinstry of Athens visit Mrs McKinstry’s parents. Spring tonic advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Dixon
Smithers
W. Va
Harford Dixon
Ed. Masketer
Thurston
Thomas Dailey
W. H. Vorhes
Nelsonville
Otis Wright
Athens
Ethel Mitchell
B. Brooks
Isaac Smith
D. Dailey
A. C. Dailey and Sons
Columbus
Harley Smith
Pagetown
Brooks
Harry McKinstry
Local Farm News and Family Moves in Spring
Lewis farmers busy with spring work as Nice's saw mill relocates to Riley Morris's farm. Charlie Jones sells his farm to J Berry of Federal and moves with family to the Butler farm. John Fred Art Smith and Ben Tanner cut timber for Nice's mill. Ezra Cole marries Miss Bertha LaFollett at Trimble by Squire King. Maud LeFever ill with rheumatism. Rev Cheadle held service at Liberty Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Howe
Riley Morris
Charlie Jones
J. Berry
Federal
Mr. Jones
Butler
John
Fred
Art Smith
Ben Tanner
Albert Wolfe
Ezra Cole
Bertha LaFollett
Trimble
Squire King
Maud LeFever
Rev. Cheadle
Liberty Hill
Free year of The New York Tribune Farmer
Promote by sending 1 25 to the Messenger and Her ald in Athens Ohio to receive a full year subscription to The New York Tribune Farmer. This agricultural weekly emphasizes family farming and rural news for growers and households nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger & Herald
Athens
Ohio
NEW York Tribune Farmer
United States
Epworth League Social and Local Events in Glouster
The Epworth League held a social at Miss Bess Curfman's home and Christians church ladies raised over 16 dollars at a Walter Duncan residence supper. The Glouster Debating Society freed a prisoner in a mock trial with Judge F L Dille presiding. A debate on lynching was announced. Arthur Wolfe of Athens visited his brother Ned. Jacob Schum died at his Hollister home Wednesday morning of heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Bess Curfman
Christiansohurch
Walter Dun
Glouster Debating Society
F. L. Dille
Arthur Wolfe
Athens
Thursady
Ned
Jacob Schum
Hollister
Death claims infant child in Bethany neighborhood
Death notice reports the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Dye as the neighborhood’s latest sorrow. Neighbors extend sympathies to the bereaved family. Other items note Ida Campbell returning from Wolfs Plains after her sister’s illness, Bessie Shull moving to Athens, Owen Grimes visiting Stewart, Iva Windsor taking a position in Gayville, and Leslie Petty visiting his sister near Beebe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dye
Ida Campbell
Wolfs Plains
Geo. Bark
Bessie Shull
Athens
Owen Grimes
Stewart
J. L. Petty
Iva Windsor
Gaysvile
Steele
Leslie Petty
Glenora Wright
Beebe
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised In Ward Arkansas
From across the West reports claim cures of kidney disease by Dodd's Kidney Pills. J W Waggoner says two boxes fixed his kidneys and bladder after other medicines failed. He urges the diseased to try Dodd's Kidney Pills, noting success even with Bright's Disease cited in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Bright
Call For Republican Primary In Athens Ohio 1905
Qualified electors of the Republican party in Athens County Ohio are called to a primary on April 15 1905 from 12 am to 6 pm to nominate by ballot for multiple county offices to be elected in November 1905. Supervisors listed by precinct will oversee the vote and two judges and two clerks per precinct will assist. Anyone registered Republican eligible to vote in November may participate. Candidates must file by March 4 1905 and ballots will be counted April 17 1905 with nominations decided by the highest vote total or by lot if tied. Balloting conducted under Australian ballot rules. Chairman W B Sisson Secretary Alex Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Athens County
Ohio
Athens
E. D. Sayre
Webb Bethel
Brannon
John Finster Waldwald
F. R. Bougher
Ames Township
O. E . Hill
Amesville
Herbert H. Henry
Alexander
H. ©. Brooks
Bern
W. W. Ogg
Dover
Wilfred Henry
Lee Township
Ed McVay
Albany
John Lindley
Lodi
W. E. Jeffers
Carthage
Ed Campbell
Troy
W. A. Bingman
Coolville
F. B. Tidd
Mineral
Henry McAdoo
Marshfield
T.W . Duffee
Canaan
Gabriel South
Rome
Owen Bee
Central Committee
Hio
W. B. Sisson
Alex Nelson
Fashionable Spring Fabrics and Hollister Tea Ad
Cloth promises to be worn in spring with ochre and mustard shades in fashion. If you feel unwell affecting eating sleeping or work, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a tonic for the sick. 35c for tea or tablets at Clines Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Cline
Clines Pharmacy
The Last Cry in Shaded Leather Belts and Buckled Stocks
The article notes leather goods finished in shaded tones, highlighting belts and stocks. Buckles are crafted from hammered copper or silver, reflecting artisanal metalwork and period style.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Ad
An old patent medicine claim touts curing a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The label promises a money refund if it fails and bears W. Groves signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Groves
Linen Frocks Feature Heavy Lace Insets Along Skirt Points
Some newly described linen dresses show heavy lace or embroidery inset that extends in long tapering points up the skirt. The details emphasize decorative panels and intricate needlework as a key style element.
Columbus Excursion by Ohio Central Lines
Reduced excursion rates offered March 14 to 16 from all Ohio stations for State Missionary Society of the M E church. Tickets return valid until March 17. Public invited to travel at lower fares on the Ohio Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Central
Ohio
State Missionary Society
M. E. Church
For Sale or Trade Two Ohio Farms Near Glouster and Hebbardsville
95 acre farm 2 miles from Glouster with dwelling two barns coal timber and grass. 45 acre farm near Hebbardsville on Pike with house barn fruit church school and railroad access. Will trade one or both for town property with cash difference. Must be marketed soon. J Campbell Athens Ohio Mech 2-12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Hebbardsville
Pike
Church
Campbell
Athens
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Sold Locally
If troubled with weak digestion belching or sour stomach use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for quick relief. For sale by McKee's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
McKee's
S. F. Beverage Withdraws From Athens County Commissioner Race
S F Beverage announces he withdraws his name from nomination for county commissioner in Athens County due to pressing business matters and thanks supporters for their help and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Beverage
Athens County
Homeseeker's Excursions Tickets On Sale Through April 1905
Tickets will be sold at intervals until April 1905. For particulars call or address ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeseker
House For Sale In Columbus Ohio With Rentals
Six room house with slate roof gas for fuel and light city water shade trees and outbuildings on a 50 by 90 lot. In repair rented for 3 years at 13 dollars a month. Write for Mr Burrell Sloane 49 East Long Street Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caste Burrell Sloane
E. Longstreet
Columbus
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