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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1908

Page

3

Dover Township Anti-Saloon Men Organized at Chauncey

A large Dover township Anti-Saloon league gathering at the Chauncey Christian church formed a new organization led by Rev George Fisher who urged opposition to Senator Rose. Mayor John M Lahugh appointed a nominations committee and officers elected include Ray C Gardner as president Isaac McHary as VP Floyd Nye as treasurer and Charles E Miller as secretary.

George Fisher Chauncey, O Dover Township Anti-Saloon League Chauncey Christian Church Ohio Chauncey Band John M. Lahugh J. W. Carroll George Harvey Nye J. A Drake Ray C. Gardner Isaac McHaary Floyd Nye Charles E. Miller

Watch Your Tongue Indigestion Relief Ad Claims Quick Comfort

A nostalgic morning after scene promotes Mi o na stomach tablets for indigestion relief. It urges regular tongue checks for coated signs and promises stronger stomach muscles and better digestion, with Henderson Crider Drug Co guaranteeing satisfaction on every 60 cent box.

Newburgh Henderson Crider Drug Co

Recovering Nicely in Coolville After Major Surgery

Coolville Ohio March 5 Mrs Wellington Hart who lives near ile and who underwent a surgical operation recently at St Josephs hospital in Parkersburg is recovering nicely and will soon return home. The operation was serious and it was feared she might not survive. Mrs Barnhart who had lived near Coolville all her life had never been beyond her county until brought to Parkersburg for care. The operation could have been performed at her home but a Parkersburg physician advised moving her to city for nurse attendance and careful nursing.

Coolville Wellington Hart Ile St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Barnhart

Treating a torpid liver with Dr. Pierce's Discovery

An old health ad claims a tired liver stems from poor digestion and nutrition and urges use of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It argues boosting stomach activity, blood gland secretions, and toxin elimination cures liver trouble, easing bitter taste, foul breath, and stomach upset. It warns against hot breads and substitutes, noting the medicine is non secret and of known composition.

Pierce Golder Medical Discovery

Funeral for Mrs Cynthia Coakley Held in Nelsonville

The funeral of Mrs. Cynthia Coakley, about 76, was held at the residence of her son in law Mr. Thomas Linton this afternoon at two o'clock. Rev W S Cook officiated. The cortege traveled by train to Green Lawn Cemetery where she was laid to rest. She died of pneumonia after a week of illness, leaving many relatives and friends.

Nelsonville Cynthia Coakley Thomas Linton Cook Green Lawn Cemetery Coakley

Separate waiting rooms planned for K M railway stations

Sun day Creek Coal official said the K M railway will build distinct waiting rooms at each station along the labor train route. Miners now stand in cold while depots open as labor trains run before duty agents arrive. the new rooms would protect waiting miners. Twins were born to Mr and Mrs Davis early Thursday. both mother and babies are well. Davis works as a miner at mine 281 Modoc. Albert Hibbard and son returned to Athens after visiting Francis Frebault. New England Coal miners at mine 24 met in MacMenamy’s to send delegate Will Southard to Indianapolis this month.

Sunday Creek Coal Company K. & M. Railway Davis Mr. Davis Modoc Albert Hibbard Athens Francis Frebault New England Coal Company MacMenamy Opera House Will Southard Indianapolis

Gas Explosion Sparks House Fire in Nelsonville

Edward Fiske was repairing a gas line when a joint failed, filling the space under a bedroom floor with fumes and triggering an ignition. Delays in shutting off gas and locating the blaze allowed minor fire damage, though Fiske suffered burns to his face and hands.

Nelsonville East End Edward Fiske Fiske

Taft Club Endorses Albert Douglas for Representative

Saturday night meeting of the Taft club approved resolutions backing Hon. Albert Douglas as the district’s representative candidate.

Taft Club Albert Douglas

Perry County Has Two Presidents at Miners Convention

At a Perry County miners convention in Rendville two district presidents were elected. A. G. Nelson of Crooksville won the low coal district post over Thompson of Guernsey, while John Moore of Rendville will continue as high coal district president. The current scale expires at month end and no new scale decision was released. both sides expect no strike unless the old scale is rejected.

Zanesville Green Savage A. G. Nelson Crooksville Perry County Thompson Guernsey County Nelson John Moore Rendville High Coal Region

Sheriff McCalley Sentenced to Three Years in Ohio Penitentiary

Sheriff Webster delivered Harvey McCalley to the Ohio penitentiary this morning for a three year term after McCalley attempted to assault Asa Calley with a pistol while attempting a sieve-like perforation.

Webster Harvey McCalley McCalley Ohio Asa Calley

Aged Marshfield Lady Dies at Home near Town

Mrs Elizabeth Baughman of Marshfield Ohio died Sunday at her home three miles south of town at the age of 483 years. She leaves a large family including Mrs Dora Hawk and Mrs William King plus sons William Jesse Samuel Wesley Lee and Hiram who mostly reside near the old home. Husband preceded her by 30 years. Funeral will be Tuesday at 11 in the home with interment at Town House Cemetery.

Abeth Baughman Town House

Furnam sells stock and relocates business to Zanesville

Chauncey note reports C. H. Furnam has sold his stock of goods and moved to Zanesville. T. J. Straight of Sistersville will conduct the business. Tippett the grocer visited Athens on business. Andrew Jackson visited town this week. Jackson has been homebound due to a runaway injury. Frank Struble now manages the Sunday Creek store here. Ora Farbault of Trimble has been here on business several days.

C. H. Furnam Zanesville T. J. Straight Sistersville W. Va Tippett Athens Andrew Jackson Jackson Frank Struble Sunday Creek Mr. Ora Farbault Trimble

William Taylor Civil War Veteran Dies at 75 in Carbondale

Nelsonville March 7 William Taylor an old veteran of the rebel lion residing in Carbondale for years died at 7 PM Thursday from old age and complications. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 from Carbondale church with Rev Tedrick officiating. Interment at Asbury cemetery. He was 75 and survived by two or more children.

Nelsonville William Taylor Carbondale Tedrick Asbury Cemetery Taylor Poe

Real Estate Transfers Across Athens and Surrounding Townships

The record lists multiple property transfers in villages and townships including Athens First Methodist Church to C L Bean for five thousand dollars, Bean to Eli Dunkle transfers, and numerous lot trades in Alexander and Whitehall areas. Notable amounts include 5000, 1200, 217, and 225 dollars with several parcels totaling hundreds of acres and various companies involved.

The Best Cure for Colic in Horses

An advertisement praises Sloan's Sure Colic Cure as the instant remedy for horse colic caused by digestion issues. It claims easy use by anyone and cites a Calcutta Springs testimonial of a horse recovering after three doses taken within minutes.

Sloan R. A. Pierce Calcutta Springs

County Treasurer and Officials Expenditures Report

A detailed list of county disbursements for February and related items. It includes salaries for treasurer, recorder, auditor, sheriff, and deputies, soldiers relief payments, interest on road bonds, rents, supplies, and numerous townships' relief and maintenance costs across Athens County. Notable entries include E C Woodworth salaries and $2726. capital on road bonds and various bank interests.

Merwin Manefield Canaan Ann Bobo A. H. England Dover T. W. Coe Joseph Brooks Lee Township M. J. Chariton Rome Athens National Bank Bank of Athens Same J. EK. Hartnell J. W. Sawyers Trimble R. A. White York Township Bern Township Elmer Golden Department of Recorder Elizabeth Mills C. H. Wiltsie Trimble Village The Capital Construction Co South Bridge First National Bank Agusta Anna Betts Joshua Barnes J. B. Rose John F. Biddle Kk. R. Walker D. B. Webster H. M. Webster Almira Webster Athens County Home Telephone Co E. C. Logan & Co Roach R. E. Bonifield F. C.shafer Ruggles Gale Co Columbus F C. Stedman Co Court House Bank of Athnes B. F. Wade Printing Co Homer Love Taylor M. A. King & Co Ohio Concrete Sewer Pipe Co

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