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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1906

Page

3

Commission urged to study Ohio higher ed funding

The Columbus Dispatch editorial calls for a state appointed commission to study higher education funding in Ohio. It argues for a unified policy designating funds to specific institutions and warns that without a disinterested review the dispute over university versus normal school support will persist.

Columbus Dispatch Ohio Athens Miami Ohio State University Thompson

Good Roads Drive Promises Sample Washington County Mile

Local Good Roads associations in Washington and Athens counties push for road improvements. The National Good Roads Association plans to build a one mile sample road in Washington County to demonstrate modern methods. Counties will supply materials and labor with guidance from officials to construct the road.

Washington County Athens County National Good Roads Association Good Roads Association National Association Marietta Daily Journal

County association backs road project with state help

At the March 3 meeting the County Association referred the matter to County Commissioners for resolutions urging the national association to build the Sample road. Athens county leaders vow to push the project with local cooperation, with Dr. F. P. McVey noted as a state association vice president. Also promotion for Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar at Cline's Pharmacy.

National Association County Association F. P. McVey State Association Athens County Kennedy Cline

Troubles Of An O. U. Student Flying Home In Fright

Henry Warner, an Ohio University student, spent a weekend in Lodi with his parents. A social honored his return, then a humorous escape tale ended with him fleeing a gruff voice, racing home in a panic, and reciting a bedside prayer before dawn.

Henry Warner Ohio University Lodi Warner Monster Keep O. A

It Pays to Read Newspapers It Pays to Read Newspapers

Frank M. Russell of Cox Wisconsin suffered kidney disease and could not walk. After trying Doctors' treatment and remedies, he read that Dodd's Kidney Pills cured kidney trouble Bright's Disease and rheumatism. He took two boxes and is now able to work all day. Russell calls his recovery the most wonderful case in Chippewa County and credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with miraculous results.

Cox, Wis Frank M. Russell Dodd Bright Mr. Russell Chippewa County Wisconsin

Various Local Notes From Hockingport and Nearby Towns

Mrs Abbie Parker hosts friends and Mrs Louise Wells improves while Miss Clara Wells and Mrs Ella Munchmeyer rush home for their mother's illness. James Lenox buys a fourth in the Katydid boat running from Reedsville to Parkersburg. A Parkersburg youth son of David Spencer dies after being struck by a live wire and is interred here. Funeral by Rev A S Carroll. Lara Oakes visits in Armenia. Mrs H E Adams and son Julian visit. Bumgardner guests of Mrs Stewart as winter guests depart for home. Ida Cook visits Pittsburg then Cleveland en route home. Dale Reese, nephew of Abbie Parker, dies in New Mexico hospital after three Marine service years and consumption.

Abbie Parker Hocking Louise Wells Clara Wells Parkersburg Ella Munchmeyer Scott W. Va Wells James Lenox Harris Ferry Reedsville David Spencer A.S. Carroll Lara Oakes Armenia H. E. Adams Julian Ethelinda Parker Bumgardner Stewart Neal White Ida Cook Pittsburg Cleveland Nellie Stone Dale Reese Marine Service New Mexico Bayard

Local residents receive visits and travel notices

Local notices show multiple residents traveling to Columbus and returning from trips. W N Kurtz returns from Columbus business, Edward J Briggs heads home to Franklin Nebraska, Mrs C E M Jennings leaves for Columbus, James Beverage visits from T O C Lines, and other guests visit relatives or attend events in Columbus and nearby towns.

Social and local notes from Bethany and nearby towns

Mrs Nina Place hosted a social at her Bethany home Saturday evening to benefit Rev C Bowman of Guysville. Visitors included William Nuzum from Jarvisville WV and Amy Frost at a Stewart birthday party. Edward Lones moved to the Mahlon Hayes farm and Roy Taylor returned to Athens after a visit. Frank Frost visited J B Petty’s family. C C Petty returned to Sugar Creek after a week with his parents.

Nina Place C. Bowman Guysville William Nuzum Jarvisville W. Va FE. Marple Edward Lones Bebee Mahlon Hayes Ellen Willard Amy Frost Phillips Stewart Roy Taylor William Hurst Athens Frank Frost Frost J. 8. Petty C. C. Petty Sugar Creek

Crazy with drink frightens women in Canaanville

Jesse Warner of Tablertown an employee at the Canaanville shaft was arrested about 430 pm Saturday and charged with carrying concealed weapons He threatened to shoot Lew Simpson fired a revolver and flourished a razor near Flatiron Square scaring Mrs Pete McCormick and Mrs Frank Schloss He was captured near Hudson's factory afterward jailed and later pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly and shooting firearms fined 25 and costs 31 90 and sentenced to 10 days in jail He remains jailed until costs are paid

Jesse Warner Tablertown Canaanville Warner Bob Grimm Lew Simpson Flatiron Square Pete McCormick Frank Schloss Mill Street Hudson's Factory Read

Endorsements Boost Vinol Cure From Ministers and Doctors

Prominent men nationwide back Vinol cod liver oil tonic with strong letters from four ministers and several physicians. Rev. George W. Ruland of Keene New Hampshire testifies it built him up and strengthened him when run down. Proponents promise full refund if Vinol fails to aid the sick and aging in Athens.

George W. Ruland Keene N. H Vinci Athens W. H. McKee

Local Business Visitors Review In City

Mr. Orley Morgan of the F. L. Preston Company resumes work after illness. Marshfield visitors Mr. George W. Duffee and Mr. Hal McVay were in town. Dr. C L Orr of Jerseyville and Mr. John Lindley of Albany were in the city on business.

Orley Morgan F. L. Preston Company George W. Duffee Hal McVay Marshfield C. L. Orr Jerseyville John Lindley Albany

Cincinnati Hill News Notes and Local Entries

Mr Richard Nixon faces a threat of the lung fever. W A Bingman bought a fine driving horse last week. Mr and Mrs W E Daugherty visit their sick mother Mrs Daugherty. Men in the area begin building a new telephone line this week. Miss Ora Bingman is on the sick list. Mr James Shanks took a job at the saw mill near the Plains. Mr and Mrs Charlie Welling were guests of Mrs Kate Tucker on Sunday.

Richard Nixon W. A. Bingman W. E. Daugherty Daugherty Ora Bingman James Shanks Charlie Welling Kate Tucker

Local figures visit. painting Athens Bank begins

Guard Bean, teaching at Ira Ohio, visits his parents for a few days. H M Klintworth of Marietta, contractor for the Athens National Bank building interior, arrived to start the work today.

Guard Bean Ira Ohio H. M. Klintworth Marietta Athens National Bank

Teacher Louise Robinett and Dent Rus sell married in Albany

Miss Louise Robinett a teacher on the hill and Dent Russell mail clerk on the B and O were married Saturday evening at 4 o'clock at the Christian church parsonage by Dr Lowe. They will continue their work for a time at least.

Louise Robinett Dent Russell Albany The Christian Church Lowe Russell Robinett

Attendance at Teachers' Institute Not Large

Attendees included Supt Bryson Glouster Miss Hattie Orr Trimble Supt Grady O C Jackson Nelsonville Supts D A Dille and Miss Moore Albany C G Dye Torch Supt Guy Dinsmore Stew art and Pearl Bean Guysville The program ran as planned despite Prof Coultrap being absent The small turnout still produced unusually interesting sessions and value for those who attended

Teachers’ Institute Bryson Glouster Hattie Orr Trimble Grady O. C. Jackson Nelsonville D. A. Dille Miss Moore Albany C. G. Dye Torch Guy Dinsmore Stewart Pearl Bean Guysville Coultrap

Stewart Community Notes Highlight Visits and Events

Prof Dinsmoor and wife and Eva Norris attended a teachers meeting in Athens on Saturday. Tom Murphy of Chillicothe visited his mother Sunday. Edward Norris, employed in Marshfield, spent the weekend with his parents. Charles Wharff, sick for a year, went to Columbus Saturday for surgery with Dr Coleman. Revival services ended Thursday with eight new members. Mrs Mary Phillips hosted a birthday dinner last Thursday with many gifts. Eunice Grimes of Columbus visited relatives here. Mrs Will Campbell and son Willie traveled from Corning for her mother's birthday. Clarence Butts from near Guysville visited relatives here Sunday. Matt Lobdell and family called on old friends last week. Maggie Ewers visited Athens and attended a play Friday evening.

Dinsmoor Eva Norris Athens Tom Murphy Chillicothe Edward Norris Marshfield Charles Wharff Columbus Coleman Mary Phillips Eunice Grimes Will Campbell Willie Corning Clarence Butts Guysville Matt Lobdell Maggie Ewers

Scott's Emulsion Prompts Lifelong Confidence Ad

A prominent druggist hails Scott's Emulsion as lifesaving and reliable for all ages. The ad notes it combats improper and weak development by nourishing the body, restoring lost flesh, and repairing waste, claiming its action is visible and not secret.

Scott Scotts

Mack Barrows Sets Poles for Home Phone Addition

Winget Chapel notes Mack Barrows at work setting telephone poles to bring a home phone soon. Mrs Ola Hoisington visited Mrs Ollie Winget last Sunday. Harry Hoisington joined Middleport machine shops. Farmers plow oats. Miss Clara Borman, formerly at Athens, is home ill with rheumatism.

Mack Barrows Ola Hoisington Ollie Winget Harry Hoisington Middleport Clara Borman Athens

Prominent Cincinnati Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

A Cincinnati woman testifies Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her after nine months of female trouble. She describes relief from pain nervousness and headaches after five bottles and urges other women to use the remedy as a tonic.

Cincinnati Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lydia EK. Pinkham Mrs. Pinkham Lydia EF. Pinkham Sara Wilson East Sd Street Ohio Lydia EB

Residents and visitors feature in Marshfield gossip

Miss Winifred Richmond spends Sunday with Frank Swain family in Marshfield. Adam Laverty leaves New Straitsville after several days visiting his son on Poplar avenue. Rev Brown’s vacancy at Clark's Chapel filled by Mr Fred Shaw as Brown is held at Factory Chapel revival.

Winifred Richmond Marshfield Frank Swain Adam Laverty New Straitsville Poplar Avenue Fred Shaw Rev. Brown Clark’s Chapel Factory Chapel

Man Detained for Drunkenness Found Insane and Committed

Cr. L. Bean, arrested Tuesday on complaint of his wife for drunkenness, remained in city jail until Thursday afternoon when Judge Lynch probated and ruled him insane. He was committed to Athens State Hospital and taken there late that evening.

Cr. L. Bean

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ayer J. F. Lutz Toledo J.C Ir Co Lowell Mass Ian Ors C. i Eona Thompson Tistis Civie’s O. U Hockingport Daily Messenger W. N. Kurtz Edward J. Briggs William Briggs Franklin Nebraska C. E. M. Jennings Frank Rauche City James T. & O. C. Lines Cushman Beverage J. T. Merwin G. R. Johnson Loveland Mrs. C. W. Oaks Mr. Oaks George Junod Clarence McCray E. G. Jennings Athens Foundry and Machine Company West Virginia C. G. O'Bleness Henry O’bleness CC. S. Newsom Sylvester Spray Zaleski C. E. Smith L. M. Tinker T. B. Warden C. H. Warden Bethany Vinol Cincinnati Hill DeWitt eWitt DeWitt's de Witt Winget Chapel BeWee Lydia FE. Pinkham America Fred Johnston Baby of Columbus Mrs William Hover Ele Donaldson Capital Louella Fitzer of Buchtel Beatrice Walsh Misa Mayme Walsh Arthur Davis Harvey Starlin Lenna Smith Zazel Parmiter George Johnson of James H. Rowan Cutler John Rowan James McNamara A. F. Wolf Frank D. McCaslin Crooksville Hebbardsville C. H. Grosvenor Washington A. Pratt Osborne Ella Osborne J. C. Edmundson J. P. Wood J. Sanders of
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