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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
4
Two brick yard workers Crump and LaRue quarrelled over an insult. LaRue allegedly struck Crump with a half brick as Crump slept near a kiln. LaRue pleaded not guilty at preliminary hearing and waived jury trial to await Mayor Wells' decision.
Loyd Murdock was returning from the valley when he slipped and fell into the river near Armitage. He floated to a drift pile for hours before Henry Guthrie and his sons rescued him by boat. He appeared only slightly injured the next morning.
George Shiner, a kleptomaniac from Athens county, was taken to the Ohio penitentiary on Saturday to begin a three year term. The Columbus paper notes he is wanted in several cities for small thefts and may not breathe free air for a long time.
Beaumont Ohio March 23. Mr L W Russell of Millfield has bought an interest in John Martins general store which has a large trade and strong stock. Russell formerly operated in Millfield and may become postmaster here once Martins resignation is accepted.
Permits issued for James J. Henry a 42 year old farmer and Nora Light 37 of Athens. Groom William Kemper 28 of Lagan wed Mary Florence Sergent 20 of Nelsonville. Ned J. Wolfe brick maker of Athens, son of Stacey Wolfe, to Florence C Sawyer of Pleasantville. Rev H M Peebles officiated. Lancaster Gazette Clifford Kern 24 engineer of Athens and Estella Mason 24 of Glouster.
The first commencement of the senior class of the Eighth grade will be held this spring. Exact date undecided, but it is hoped the exercises occur in the last ten days of the school term.
The article extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as potent alteratives and tonics that purify blood and stimulate mucous membranes. It claims they aid weakened, overworked women and improve the entire digestive and reproductive systems, with non alcohol and no harmful drugs. It mentions accompanying volumes explaining ingredients and praises from medical authors. Dr Pierce’s pellets are also advertised as easy to take and aid stomach liver and bowels.
The class consists of 22 members who will graduate from the High school with the class of '12.
A badly decomposed man’s body was found on a sand bar below Harmony by MRE Duncan who alerted Mayor Medges. Duff’s Ambulance arrived with the remains. The deceased is believed to be Lucius Tuner, missing after a March flood.
Henderson Crider promote Miona stomach tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure indigestion and related symptoms. The ad claims the product awakens stomach muscles and aids digestion naturally, priced at 50 cents a box with risk on the seller.
A major Sunday morning blaze gutted the old Nelson building on Court Street damaging J. B. Chappelear millinery, Ravenscroft cigar factory, and a barber shop. Losses reach about 8500 with insurers covering portions. eight people escaped via stairway and window as fire drenched interiors and stock.
Mrs Nora Light and Mr James J Henry quietly married in Columbus yesterday at 10 am. They returned to Athens that afternoon and were guests of the bride's parents in Guysville. Both brides and groom are well known in Athens and vicinity. The bride has been employed at Som...
An old advertisement advises consulting a doctor about throat coughs and describes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a recommended remedy. It promotes J. C. Ayer Company of Lowell Massachusetts and legacy of Ayer’s Pills.
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine proclaims Sucklen's Arnica Salve the best healer for an old army wound and stubborn sores. The note claims success in veterinary work. Price 25 cents at McKee's Drug Store.
W M Porter of Hillsboro returns home after visiting Neville with Joe Porter family. A B E Rawlinson of Mt Vernon Ohio, in town for Royal Arcanum Lodge matters, heads home. C R Morris of Buchtel guests in the city. Florence Robinsong of MacArthur visits T A Dowd family. Otto Hankison visits Lancaster with his parents. B J Graves of Cleveland Ford Co. spends days with local motorists. J C Love and wife travel to Springfield to settle there. John Kelley East End baker visits Logan. Ethel Spear of Logan visits the city. J L Hickman of New Lexington stays over in the city. Mesdames Helen Bowen and A H Brooks return to Logan after visit with Mrs J W Monahan. Fred Collings of Logan returns home after Sunday with Nelsonville friends. Charles Hanks, president of the International Brick Tile and Terra Cotta Workers Alliance, returns after spending weeks at Shawnee and nearby towns.
Hatfield's Home County to arrest Harry Delaney who deserted his wife and four minor children. After a five day trip to Logan County West Virginia, Officer Shaner brought Delaney to Nelsonville where he pled guilty to failing to provide for his children. He was fined $10 and costs and ordered to the work house for thirty days, suspended on good behavior if he pays $2 weekly and returns the three eldest children to Holden to care for the others.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pa declares there is no use to die of lung trouble as long as Dr King s New Discovery can help She praises its quick cough relief and claimed lung disease cure even after hopeless cases Sold with guarantee at McKee s Drug Store 50c and 1 00 Trial bottle free
Charles Shields a prosperous farmer aged 47 died Monday night at his home two miles and a half west of Thens on the Plains road after a brief illness from brain fever. He leaves a wife and five children.
An urchant advertisement claims thousands of obstinate piles are cured by Dean's Ointment and priced at 50 cents at any drug store.
A recipe makes twenty portions by steeping one tablespoon tea in one quart boiling water, straining, adding one can grated pineapple and its juice, sugar, then mixing with cold water and candied cherries or other fruit. Chill and serve.
Isaac Pastor files for foreclosure of a mortgage on property in Nelsonville Athens County Ohio. Max Gershuny and Esther Gershuny must answer by May 2 1908 or risk a decree granting foreclosure and rents applied to debt. Attorney C W Juniper represents the plaintiff.
Otis Winters of Cutler was arraigned on a warrant charging assault and battery with intent to kill after threatening with a shotgun. He pleaded not guilty and posted $200 bond. Hearing set for Monday, March 30 at 1 p.m.
Mrs Chas Freitoy from Moos up Conn reports decades of debility and sick headaches followed by renewed health after using Blood Bitters. The testimonial highlights restoration of energy and life quality.
Mrs Cheretta Hawk died at her son Dr Hawk's home on the Plains last night from pneumonia. She is survived by one son and two daughters including Mrs Maxwell of Athens. Funeral arrangements await decision. services are set for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Factory Church with Rev Bishop officiating, burial in Union Street Cemetery.
A historic brief notes a tonic named Dean's Regulats offered for 25 cents at drug stores claiming relief for bilious attacks after meals. It highlights common 19th century patent medicine claims and consumer access.
The general appropriation bill for 1908 totals about 6.72 million with minor bills pushing the budget near 8.5 million, up about 1.75 million from 1907. Notable allocations include 30,000 for Ohio University wing, 40,000 for Athens State Hospital cottage, and 252,250 for the hospital overall while the university receives 47,500.
Farmers mechanics and railroad workers rely on Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil to relieve cuts burns and bruises instantly. The product claims pain relief is immediate and lasting.
Use a four to five inch ribbon flat along the pompadour with the knot at the front. Run the ribbon in and out through the hair on both sides around the knot and finish with a large double or triple bow near the part. Experiment to find ribbon width and bow angle for the best line and head profile.
A diarist recalls a barber pausing during a mutilation. A responding victim gasps and asks for a close shave, while noting hope to survive the encounter. The exchange hints at a tense, perilous scene with survival stakes.
Notice states M C McClanahan has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Mary P Chase of Athens Ohio deceased dated February 21 1908.
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