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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1904

Page

3

Miss Throckmorton and What She Did

The Athens community mourns Hattie Throckmorton who died February 29 in Jackson county West Virginia at 48. She served 27 years in Athens including 11 years at Cornell hotel and 16 years at the Children's Home as cook. Despite low wages she saved, bought 300 acres valued at about 3500, supported her widowed mother and many children, and was known for prompt meals and sound sense. Her passing brings sorrow to Mr and Mrs Elza Armstrong and to the many children she served.

Athens Hattie Throckmorton Jackson County West Virginia Miss Throckmorton Cornell Hotel Elza Armstrong

Harmonious color combinations with Green Seal Paint

Green Seal Liquid Paints offer 46 tints and shades. Sold by H. L. Wheaton.

H. L. Wheaton

Doctors Use Them Mentioned for Kidney Pills in Yorktown

Yorktown Ark March 114th Dr Leland Williamson a physician with over twenty years practice says I invariably prescribe Dodds Kidney Pills for all diseases and disorders of the Kidneys and they have never disappointed me yet He cites many cases including Mrs C E Lawrence 29 health issues from tuberculosis Brights Disease and kidney trouble who after taking the pills for about a year delivered a healthy baby boy

Yorktown, Ark Leland Williamson Dodd C. E. Lawrence Bright

Fined Over Poker Game At Local Court

Marion Arnold of Carbondale reported a poker game at R. M. Liard’s Court Street business fleecing him of about 28 dollars. Liard paid a 28.90 total fine after pleading, while John Graham of West Dean Avenue admitted Sunday saloon opening and faced a 28.90 fine.

Marion Arnold Carbondale R. M. Liard Court Street Arnold Laird Logan John Graham West Dean Avenue

Uncalled For List at Athens Ohio Post Office

Uncalled for items remaining at the Athens Ohio post office as of Monday March 21 include Rebecca Bradley Lelota Breuer Caragua Willis Douglas Henry Fisher Hawk Elizabeth Hawkins Chas Jones Minnie Love W. Mower Jessie Mulligan Josephine K Sauters Essie Thomson Geo Tanner and others. Recipients are asked to claim by name and state that they have received this notice.

Athens Ohio Bradley Rebecca Breuer Lelota Caragua Willis Douglas Fisher Henry Hawk Jones Elizabeth Hawkins Chas Kelly Joseph Love Minnie Mower W. Walter Mulligan Jessie Mulli Josephine K Sauters Essie Thomson Geo. M Tanner Lewis

Arbor Day Proclaimed by Governor Herrick for Ohio

Governor Herrick proclaims Friday April 15 as Arbor Day with a call for universal observance across Ohio. He notes widespread neglect and minimal tree planting by citizens and even schools, calling Arbor Day a mighty dead letter in the state.

Herrick Ohio

Dr Howard’s Specific Offers 25 Cent Intro Price

The Dr Howard Company partners with B Henderson’s drug store to offer Dr Howard’s specific for constipation at 25 cents for the 50 cent size. It promises quick relief and permanent cures for stomach and bowel troubles with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. The ad touts use by leading physicians and praises small dosage over harsh laxatives.

B. Henderson Dr. Howard

Wray Divorce Notice in Athens County Court

Esther Wray files for divorce from Arthur E. Wray in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio. If the defendant does not appear by April 23, 1904, the court will hear the case and enter a decree. Lewis & Sayre are attorneys for the plaintiff.

Arthur E. Wray Esther Wray Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Lewis & Sayre Mch Atty’s

Judicial Convention Called for Ohio Fourth Circuit Court

A Republican convention for nominating a Circuit Judge in Ohio's fourth district is set for Portsmouth on April 26, 1904 at 10 a.m. Delegates are allocated by votes for Governor Herrick in 1908. county by county tallies include Hocking five, Athens ten, Lawrence seven, Scioto eight, and others. John F. White chairs, A L Rondarmour secretary pro tem.

4Th Circuit Court Ohio Portsmouth Myron T. Herrick Hocking Meigs Gallia Athens Lawrence Vinton Washington Scioto Pike Ross Pickway

Silk care promise with Easy Task Soap ad

An advertisement touts Easy Task Soap as essential for washing silk without damage. It claims silk remains lustrous and beautiful after use and notes the product costs five cents and is available at grocers.

One Way Second Colonist Fares To Pacific Coast

Fare notice for March 1 to April 30 via Hocking Valley railroad and connections. For rates stop overs routes and side trips call or address tickets agents of the H V R R Co.

California North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho Intermediate Territory Hocking Valley Railroad

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