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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1909

Page

6

Mystic Gate party hosted by Mrs Russell and Mrs James

Mrs Loula Russell and Mrs Cyrus James entertained with a Mystic Gate party in Allffield Ohio. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dow Sanders and many others with prizes won by Miss Blanche Light and Miss Mabel Learned. A wall driving contest and a mystery menu entertained guests.

Loula Russell Cyrus James Allffield Ohio Ft. 8 Thor How Russell Miss He Messrs James Daft Blanche Light Mabel Dow Sanders L. B. Rétdet Dent Qogrus James Louis Russell Mabel Matson Blanch Light Mabel Learned Nellie Warich Irene Russell Hulda Dion Anna Me Déniel LoDette Daugherty Cglouster Maude Rathbury Nelsonville Verna Gardener Chauncey Ernest George Daft Howard Guy Brookins Ray Howard Watles Hardin George Chadwell Virpe Dent Karl Gardener Chauny

Local English Club Meeting At Park Place

The English club gathered at Park Place for a Seville meeting with Dean Ee presiding. Guests included Dean and Mrs Chubb Miss Lou Andrew Maud Chappelear and others. A dramatic reading contrasted Ner make and Shylock from The Merchant of Venice presented by Neil Martin.

Seville Dean Ee Park Place Dean Ai Daute Rae A. Boikufital Podem Lou Andrew Nigma Shylock Neil Martin Dean

W. W. M. to Meet Thursday Afternoon

The W. W. M. of the Christian Church will meet at Mia Jorge Duffet's home on Montione Avenue Thursday March in at 2:00 PM.

Sunnyside Needle Club Set for Thursday Meeting

The Sunnyside Needle Club schedules its weekly gathering on Thursday. Members will share projects, exchange tips, and plan future demonstrations at the community room.

Sunnyside Needle Club

Dr Humphreys Specifics Rest After One Page

An aged ad lists remedies for a wide range of ailments from stomach and bowel issues to headaches and fever. It mentions a small beta of Pleasant Pellets and offers a medical book free on receipt of the very price. Distributed by MEDICINE CO. New York.

Social visit hosted by Phillips and Sissler

Entertained Thursday afternoon by Mr. F. P. Phillips and Mrs. J. J. Sissler at the home of Mrs. Phillips.

F. P. Phillips J. J. Sissler Phillips

T. N. T. Club Dinner Hosted by Mrs Williams

Mrs Henry G Willams entertained T N T club members and their husbands with a six o clock dinner at her North College Street home. Forty guests were served as the house was decorated in red and green with ferns and carnations. After dinner the group played progressive finch and enjoyed readings by Miss Lillie Faris.

Henry G. Willams T. N. T. Club North College Street Mins Lillie Faris

Hot Springs Blood Medicine Sold By Henderson-Crider Drug Co

A drug marketed as a near true cure for all skin and blood diseases is advertised for sale by Henderson-Crider Drug Co. The product is claimed to treat many conditions at a price of one dollar.

Hot Springs Henderson-Crider Drug Co

Doings in Ohio Wooster dorm theft case unfolds

In Wooster this March 11 report notes female students in university housing complain of missing money jewelry and clothing. One student confesses to taking money while denying jewelry theft. another student remains a suspect amid unfolding developments.

Revenue drop in January settlement under local option law

Columbus Ohio figures show a sharp decline in state revenue from the $1000 Dow tax on saloons for the semi annual period ending December 20 1908. The auditor of state reports a decrease of 87086628 compared with the prior January settlement.

Columbus Pullington Rose County

Dickinson disposes of railway shares

Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson, en route to Washington, announced he has wound up his business with the Illinois Central and resigned his legal post with the road. He denied taking the cabinet post to favor the line and said he will not discuss alleged motives. He noted his Democratic loyalty and aims to serve the south.

Chicago Jacob M. Dickinson Washington Husheas Hlinvis Central Railroad Mymself Olec Minncie Central Allroad Illlinois Central

Not Superstitious, Just Rats on a Ship

A nervous old lady in the captain's tale complains of a rat in her stateroom. The captain refuses to move it, declaring, The rats are the ones who are superstitious, not me, as they stay aboard until they depart the ship.

Athens District Woodmen Meet Draws Delegates

The Modern Woodmen of America district gathering convened in Athens on Tuesday with District Deputy W G Womack presiding. Delegates from Athens Meigs Gallia Vinton Hocking and Perry counties attended along with Geo W Reilly and Rev A W Buckland speaking on fraternal and social Woodmen qualities.

Eid K. T. Rose Athens Walter Sears Chillcothe W. G. Womack Geo. W. Reilly Sherburne Hackberry Camp Meigs Gallia Vinton Hocking Perry H. A. Junod G. J. Putnam A. B. Graham West Opera House George W. Reilly iMiners Chillicothe Claus A. W. Buckland Logan

Divorce Suit Heard in Common Pleas Court

Testimony in the divorce case of Hi ram D B Reynolds versus Myrtle Reynolds was taken at noon in common pleas court. Reynolds of Deanville accuses his wife of adultery as evidence was admitted under consideration by the court.

Hiram DB. Reynolds Myrtle Reynolds Common Pleas Court Reynolds Deanville

Louisiana Gas Waste and Federal Withdrawals Reported

Louisiana is estimated to waste 75 million cubic feet of natural gas daily. More than one twentieth of U S consumption is tied to this waste. The Secretary of the Interior has withdrawn 6 400 acres of natural gas fields from entry.

Louisiana United States Secretary of the Interior

Radioactive Spring Found Near Breslau Area

A spring at Bad Centnerbrunn Sil esia about 77 miles from Breslau shows distinct radioactivity. Scientists conclude water flows through radium rich strata before surfacing, indicating underground radioactivity.

Bad Centnerbrunn Silesia Breslau

The Family Physician Endorsement for Ayer’s Remedies

The advertisement urges consulting a family physician for throat bronchial and lung trouble and endorses Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral and Ayer’s Pills for ailments linked to an inactive liver. It notes a small bedtime dose and credits J. O. Ayer Co. of Lowell Massachusetts.

Ayer J. 0. Ager Co Lowell Mase

Morris to pursue bid for state railroad seat in Columbus

Morris, recently ousted from the state railroad commission, left Youngstown on March 14 for Columbus after a days stay called by his ailing mother. He affirmed plans to contest to regain the seat he was appointed to by Governor Harris. A quo warranto action likely to be started on arrival in Columbus.

Morris State Railroad Commission Columbus Youngstown Harris

Man Receives Diamond Pin After Dream Guided Search

Napoleon Iowa March 19 Curtin Snider reported dreams three nights in a row about a valuable diamond pin at the Methodiat church lawn. He went to the spot and found the ornament, ending the search that began days earlier.

Napoleon Methodiat Church Curtin Snider

McMahon Disclaims Liability in Kieran Case

Cleveland March 10 Rev William McMahon testifies in U S district court denying liability to pay in P J Kieran matters.

McMaheon Cleveland William McMhon P. J. Kieran United States District Court

Whah is you been workin up to oe of demhere garridges

The Washington Star quote features Miss Miami Brown asking about work with carriages and garages and a humorous misunderstanding about mules kicking. It reflects dialect humor and social scenes in a publication from the era.

Miami Brown Dan Amiules Washington Star

East Indian Proverb Fragments and Paraphrases

A fragmented passage lists proverbs from East Indian and Indian origins. It compares old Bugiahs proverbs about cutting your coat to measure cloth, notes a proverb about looking at one’s bed before stretching legs, and parallels refusing sauce in a free boarding house with the English saying beggars cannot be choosers.

India

Odd Cures For Rheumatism From English Villages

The article surveys historic and peculiar rheumatism remedies across English counties. It notes beliefs in a bare right forefoot kept in the pocket as an amulet, and a borrowed potato’s preservative virtues. A Stanton village servant girl reportedly claimed three confirmations would cure rheumatism.

Midland England Stanton Cotswolds

Journey on the Cowcatcher Inspires Child’s Question

In Chicago News style a visitor recalls riding thirty miles on a locomotive cowcatcher five year old Loretta listens intently and asks if Jon caught the cow. The anecdote captures a child’s vivid curiosity about rail adventures.

Loretta Jon Mr. Blank Chicago News

Minnesota’s Half Century Of Growth And Wealth Surges

Minnesota marks 50 years of statehood with rapid growth in population from 150000 to 2000000 and wealth from 30000000 to 4000000000 in assessed property value, about 3500 per person versus 200 earlier. The record highlights dramatic improvements in per capita wealth and overall prosperity.

Minnesota

Circular Depicts Goddess on Cloud Above Piano

A circular illustration shows a goddess floating on a cloud resting on a piano, intended to symbolize Music, but the image failed to persuade us to buy pianos.

Japanese Households Turn To Gas For Cooking Costs Rise

The advance in the price of cod and charcoal is rapidly forcing the Japanese to adopt gas for cooking purposes as a cheaper alternative amid rising fuel costs.

Ewing Trial Draws Many Spectators in Indictment Case

The Emmett G. Ewing forgery trial opened in Middletown Ind with a crowded courtroom. Ellis and his wife testified that Ewing as Middletown Manufacturing secretary offered stock for 1000 dollars and forged signatures and a receipt. Witnesses from Middletown described stock ownership and Ewing's lack of authority to sign. The proceedings adjourned as a divorce suit began after 11:30, with all evidence due by evening.

Eowing M. T. Ellis Chauncey Middletown Manufacturing Company Middletown Ind Athens County Foster Ewing New Castle Andy Miller Vancouver Monterrey California Cincinnati Cassidy Ellis Far West

Witness Ewing Testifies In Ellis Stock Case

Emmett Ewing spent most of Tuesday morning on the witness stand detailing the stock sale story. He described letters from Ellis and Wills and testified about plans to move a factory to Ohio then changing to Indiana. He said he received a receipt for stock and had authority from Wills to sign it.

Emmett Ewing Foster Mr. Wills Howser Ellis Mr. Ellis Ewing Ohio Athens Indiana Wills

Ewing Trial Deposition Highlights Stock Sale Dispute

Tuesday afternoon testimony in the Ewing trial included Clayton Slocum of Lansing detailing a letter found in Ewing's pew that urged stock sales. J Hi Ewing of Middleport testified about trips to Athens and attempts to settle with Ellis. Jessie Bertsch of Jackson said a letter from Wills authorized stock sales with future delivery receipts. Rev JG Ewing testified he heard Wills instruct his son to issue receipts for buyers. The defense rested and rebuttal began with Wills denying the alleged authorization. The court adjourned briefly after two hours and limited rock side pleas to two hours.

Clayton Slocum Lansing Mich Ewing Slocum Hiram College Wills J. Hi. Ewing Middleport Meigs County Mr. Wills Middletown Mr. Ellis Sr. Wills Giine Ewing Cassidy Ellia Rock Side

Egyptian necropolis finds yield wooden effigies and inscriptions

Professor Schiaparelli leads about 200 workers in the Azim necropolis excavations. Numerous funeral objects are uncovered daily, with many inscriptions shedding light on early Egyptian history. Each burial site reveals wooden effigies of the deceased carvers.

Schiaparelli Azim

Man 78 Years Old Still Cheerful Near the Grave

A man aged seventy eight proclaims he feels as young as ever and remains cheerfully oriented toward life despite approaching old age.

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