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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
6
Firefighters faced hydrant trouble but soon controlled the blaze at J W Boecklein’s Main Street bakery Glouster O March 13. It gut the interior with losses estimated 200 to 400 dollars and no insurance. the owner faced three major fires in two years and may not rebuild.
The 1907 growing season left Ohio with likely scarcer high grade seed corn due to cold wet weather and a cool fall. Northern growers may need to buy seed and face questions of locality adaptation and maturation. The Ohio Agricultural Experimental Station offers circular 74 with instructions and germination test records via address to request.
A dated letter from Athens Ohio compares two house paints, asserting Devoe uses less paint and goes farther than an average paint. The writer insists Devoe outperforms others, labeling competitors as go-short to go-three-quarters in gofar. The missive signs off as Yours truly.
Harvey Aldridge and Miss Bessie Tauthorey were married at the probate court last evening by Mayor Hedges. The bride resides in Coolville and the groom works as a fireman in Canaanville.
Heirs of Georgiana Kreig transfer 50.41 acres in Athens Township to James Woogerd for 650 dollars. Jacob Grahan sells Lot 1384 in Village of Athens for 1,000 dollars to Mary J. Hartley. Porter Dickens sells Lot 1120 to Dell Archer for 1,000 dollars. Lydia M. Armstrong conveys part of Lot 180 to FE C. Woodworth for 1,200 dollars. McKinstry and Parker transfer Lot 1478 to E. C. and J. E. Woodworth for 450 dollars. Gov Andrew L. Harris transfers part of Lot 15 to C. W. Lawrence. price not named. J. W. Kincade sells Lot 689 to Lewis A. Barson et ux for 1,000 dollars. Rome Township sees Warren Gossage sell Lot 21 part to John Balderson for 150 dollars. Trimble Township James Ogle sells 50 100 acres to L. R. Andrews for 500 dollars. Village of Giouster Charles L. Auer sells Lot 167 (parts) for 1,000 dollars to Mary Auer. Waterloo Township Hattie B. Golden sells 40 acres to EB. W. McVay for 375 dollars. H L Allison sells 70 feet on east side of Sarah Hewitt Lot to William Mitchell for 1,100 dollars. Ohio State Forfeit transfers to George Tipton 22 100 acre, then Tipton sells to Walter McCombs. price not named.
Will McGill aged about 19 a deaf mute was struck and killed by B and O train No 3 at noon near Stewart Ohio. He was crossing a bridge when the accident happened and died within ten minutes. McGill son of Charles McGill a farmer near Beebe had been walking the track unaware the train was coming. The body was removed to the depot.
Harvey Aldridge a 21 year old fireman from Canaanville and Bessie Tauborey aged 20 from Coolville are named in the notice.
Nelsonville, March 14. The Hocking Valley Fire Clay company will begin operations near April 1 with about 80 employees. The plant on the south side of the Hocking river near the railway station will produce encaustic sidewalk tile glazed building brick sewer pipe and other fire clay products. The facility spans 195 acres with coal and clay reserves including veins 11 12 and 13 feet thick. The line handles clay from mine to kilns via belt and elevator systems and features seven kilns with four stacks and dampers for precise heat control. Capacity reaches about 50 000 tiles or bricks daily with dry rooms and underground tunnels reclaiming waste heat. The sewer pipe line nears 70 000 units. Managers A Magoon and C A Jewett are praised for the up-to-date operation with strong railroad access and ambitious expansion potential.
An advertisement extols Mi o Na stomach tablets as a tonic to cure indigestion and bad breath, promising complete relief for chronic stomach trouble. The piece notes Henderson Crider’s guarantee and a refund policy. It also reports King Charles Morris in Athens on business and 20 Masons attending a Bishopville lodge meeting about relocating to Glouster, with a preference to keep the Bishopville lodge.
Claim Dr King’s New Life Pills cure headaches biliousness constipation and more. If unsatisfied the price is cheerfully refunded at McKee’s Drug Store.
Henry Brubaker a student in the electrical engineering department had a startling accident Saturday afternoon while replacing bulbs around the skylight dome. He slipped broke a panel but caught the edge and pulled himself to safety avoiding a fall onto the opera seats below his nerves badly shaken but no serious injuries reported.
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine recommends Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for years on his old army wound and other obstinate sores. He also uses it in his veterinary practice. Price 25 cents at McKee’s Drug Store.
Attorney J C Headley visited Chauncey on business Thursday. Ath ens Lumber bookkeeper J Andrews is home with measles. Dr EB Lawrence of Coolville visited his daughter Mabel at Mrs Ida Wedge’s home. Miss Lawrence is a Glouster High sophomore. Mer King, Chauncey yard bill clerk, stays with his grandparents Mr and Mrs S S King.
Advertises Humphreys G G a patent remedy for miscarriage prevention kidney and bladder disorders and stomach issues. Claims drug’s effectiveness with detailed items like stable case and ten specifics. Mentions mail order and free book from Humphreys Medicine Co New York.
The Rothwell club met at Mrs. William James home on High street last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ella Crawford presided in place of absent leader Mrs. Sillumate. A paper on Our Money System by Mrs. O. A. McDonald drew strong discussion and readings from Shakespeare followed. The next session is planned for March 26 at Mrs. McDonald's home.
Mrs F F Gilbert of Belpre spent the latter part of the week with her father L C Curfman. A son was born to Mr and Mrs C V Curfman last Sunday. The little fifteen months old child of Mr and Mrs William Morgan was badly burned last Saturday. Dr J G Blower attended and holds little hope for recovery. P B Sidders of Athens visited Miss Cassie Richards over Sunday. The Daughters of Pocahontas plan their seventh anniversary on April 1 with Judge Hynus A J Grange and local speakers, a street parade and band music at the K of P ball. Christian Endeavor Society entertained the church ladies with games and a three course lunch for about 40 guests. Dr Blower operated on Doris King for an abnormal growth after a head gathering. Miss Margaret Burns returned from Akron after two weeks with relatives.
Prominent San Francisco architect Norman R. Coulter praises Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. He credits it with correcting stomach liver and kidney issues and boosting health. Sold as a blood purifier for 50 cents at McKee's Drug.
Advice urges replacing a worn lopsided broom to achieve real cleanliness in sweeping. The warning stresses that using such a broom hinders proper cleaning and implies better tool choice for effective housekeeping.
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