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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1907

Page

5

Prominent Man Resorts to Law Over Stock Deal

A civil action in Squire Logan's court claims Prof. Adolph Leue of Cincinnati failed to deliver stock bought for Dr. Charles W. Super in 1902. Super paid $30 on November 3, 1902, with 6 percent interest, seeking $37.95. The suit notes alleged fraud and conversion and a hearing is set for Tuesday at 1 PM. A university trustee urged Leue resign if the charges prove true.

Athens Squire Logan Adolph Leue Ohio University Cincinnati Western Mining Company Leue Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell Charles W. Super John Maxwell University Prof. Leue

No Traces of Murray City Boy Oscar Evans Missing

Officials pursue clues about 15 year old Oscar Evans of Murray City who disappeared from home April 13 after a dispute with a pool hall marshal. A yardmaster reported seeing him near the yards the day after he left. His father Joseph Evans searches westward while photographs are circulated nationwide.

Oscar Evans Murray City Joseph Evans Orbiston Evans Reform School

Good Words for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Mrs. Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its use for her two year old daughter since infancy and notes her own recovery from a dreadful cold after using the product. It is sold by W. H. McKee E. R. Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.

Chamberlain Edward Phillips Barclay, Md Catherine W. H. McKee E. R. Lash Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Startling Find in Day Property Demolition

Demolition progress on the Day property reveals a basement discovery. A box with about a hundred small red labeled phials, each holding 1 drachm, was found in a rear cellar corner. The labels are scratched, but it is suspected the bottles once contained morphine.

Presbytery Session Opens in Athens City Church

The Athens Presbytery began its regular annual session at the Presbyterian church in Athens on Monday. Ministers in attendance include D. D. Bigger Samuel R. McClurken G. E. Jackson Wilson F. Cellars John McDowell Clarence J. Forsythe Chambers F. Carson Thomas S. Armetrout Samuel E. Foote Charles R. Wilson Chauncey Case Harry S. Porter Ira J. Meyers G. B. Moore. Lay representatives from Athens Amesville Beverly Chester Mari etta Middleport Nelsonville Pomeroy Water town Wilkesville Veto and Logan attended. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held a concurrent meeting with many attendees. Rev. Clarence J. Forsythe presided and Samuel E. Foote served as clerk. opening sermon by Rev. Cellars. Tuesday featured Freedman's Aid Society address by Mrs. Storer.

D. D. Bigger Tiffin Synodical Missionary Samuel R. McClurken Gravel Bank G. E. Jackson Marietta Wilson F. Cellars Amesville John McDowell New Plymouth Clarence J. Forsythe Nelsonville Chambers F. Carson McConnelsville Thomas S. Armetrout Middleport Samuel E. Foote Barlow Charles R. Wilson Logan Chauncey Case Guysville Harrys. Porter Beverly Ira J. Meyers New Matamoras G. B. Moore Albany Athens Prof D. J. Evans W. L. Henderson Bera R. B. Longstreth Henry L. Skipton Chester E. R. Wells R. G. Crawford O. H. Stewart Barton Cellars Freedman’s Aid Society Storer Pittsboro Pomeroy

Special Issue of Postage Stamps 1907 for Jamestown Exposition

Postmasters announce a commemorative stamp series in three denominations to mark Jamestown founding 1607. The 1 2 and 5 cent stamps feature Captain John Smith Pocahontas Powhatan and Jamestown imagery. Issued April 26 to November 30 1907 not in book form, with stock of regular issues also required.

Jamestown John Smith Pocahontas Powhatan United States of America

Rheumatism Relief Story From Key West Patrolman

Key West patrolman Rolland Curry recalls two years of rheumatism that hindered duty. After his wife bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm, the pain eased overnight and disappeared after about two weeks of use. He reports no trouble from the disease for over three months. Sold by Athens outlets W. H. McKee and E. R. Lash.

W. H. McKee E. R. Lash Athens Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Officials Close Chauncey Strike Inquiry Findings

Chauncey April 26. The investigation into the Sunday Creek mine No. 275 strike over weight discrepancies between the check weighman and the weigh boss found the shortage was unintentional. John Moore and J R Smith ruled the matter settled and both officials will resume their former posts.

Chauncey Sunday Creek John Moore J. R. Smith

Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted As Strongest Pain Remedy

A historic ad touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as the strongest and cheapest liniment ever devised. Marketed as a household remedy in America for 25 years.

Thomas America

Linen Shower for Miss Roach Signals Bridal Festivities

A village linen shower honors Miss Donna Marie Roach ahead of her upcoming wedding next Tuesday. Mrs. E C Burchfield and Mrs. Russell E Bonifield hosted at Congress street residence with hearts decor, a game of hearts, and linen gifts presented in a novel blindfold entry. An elaborate 10:30 luncheon followed for about fifty guests including out of town visitors from Morgantown Morgantown W Va Gaetha Marietta Chillicothe Albany and many local friends and relatives.

Donna Marie Roach E. C. Burchfield Russell E. Bonifield Congress Street Mildred Francis Miss Roach Grace Biddle Morgantown W. Va Katharine Sniffen Marietta Ric Martin Gaetha F. Earl de Weese Chillicothe Caroline Murphey Albany Mesdames John Wood Edward Schloss Harvey Wilson M. J. Ellis Clarence Roach W. B. Lawrence W. C. Loos J. C. Jones T. L. Morgan R. P. Jennings C. L. Jones David Slaughter John Dana T. L. Schrantz W. R. Phillips Byron Wolf W. F. Hurst Emmett Cotton Franz Woodworth C. C. Millikan Eva Sheldon Grace Stickney Mae Poston Edith Palmer Grace May Ida Bowser Corinne Gates Mary Arscott Nancy Dew Virgene Putnam Ada Marie Grones

Rural free delivery carriers get wage increases

Washington April 29. Postmaster General Meyer approves a detailed salary readjustment for rural free delivery carriers submitted by Assistant Postmaster General DeGraw. Effective July 1, the increases range 9 to 25 percent based on miles, with annual salaries from 396 to 900 dollars and total rural service expenditure near 35 million dollars next fiscal year.

Washington Meyer Congress

Dr King's New Life Pills Advert Weighs In

An old time ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills to prevent appendix issues by keeping bowels regular. The copy claims gentle action and guarantees by W. H. McKee, a local druggist, priced at 25 cents.

Dr. King W. H. McKee

Minear and Mc Farland Vow to Wed in June Nuptials

Miss Rose Minear of this city will marry Dr William W Mc Farland of Pittsburg on June 12 at the bride’s home on East State street Athens dates indicate an out of town wedding of interest to Pittsburg friends Miss Minear is well known in Pittsburg having visited at Mrs C B Humphrey’s Singer place home

Rose Minear William W. Mc Farland Pittsburg East State Street Athens Ohio William W. McFarland Miss Minear C. B. Humphrey Singer Place

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted cure for stomach complaints. It claims long usage and universal reliance, noting it tastes pleasant when diluted with water and sugar. Available from W. H. McKee B. R. Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.

Chamberlain

Paint of Good Taste and Hanna's Green Seal Featured

A local arts feature highlights the Paint of Good Taste exhibit and Hanna's Green Seal, noting craftsmanship and color palettes. The piece celebrates regional artists and this year’s showcase venue.

Hanna

Personal Mentions From Tuesday's Daily in Nelsonville Area

Will Fletcher of Nelsonville was guest of friends here Sunday. Miss Dessie Bolin ill. sister of Mrs. C. F. Hummel. Arthur Wolfe and A. P. Hatch visited Columbus Sunday. Co. D. Higgins left for several days with friends in Columbus. Frank Schloss back from Columbus after car trouble treatment. Mrs. A. A. Chappelle of Middleport guest of Mrs. J. R. Harvey. Major and Mrs. J. M. Welch to Cincinnati for a brief visit. John Graham and daughter visiting friends in Glouster. Prosecuting Attorney I. M. Foster in Columbus on legal business. Nellie Dorr of Sugar Creek guest of Mrs. Sarah R. Harvey. R. P. Enderlin of Carbondale guest of Frank P. Phillips family, returning home. Dr. and Mrs. Alston Ellis left for Dayton to attend the Poston-Fluhart wedding. Mrs. Charles O. Pickering and baby guest of Robert Arscott. John R. Kerr of Columbus in Athens with wife and sister-in-law. S. Walter Stout of Parkersburg present at Stout Roach bridal dinner at Hotel Berry. S. L. Price to Columbus for appendicitis operation. brother-in-law Charles Duffee. Mrs. William Schnaufer and daughters Virginia and Jeanne visiting Henry O’Blenness. Mrs. Schnauer attended the Stout Roach wedding. Judge A. S. Bethel of Security Savings Bank leaves for extended western trip. C. H. Welch to Dayton for Poston- Flohart wedding. Mrs. Welch to New York. he to Charleston for business. They plan Bay View Mich summer home later.

C. H. Welch Dayton Poston- Flohart Welch New York City John J. Welch Mr. Welch Charleston Bay View Mich

Redpath Divorce Action In Athens County

Dora Redpath files for divorce from Samuel Redpath in Athens County Court of Common Pleas cause No 8889. She seeks custody of children Gertrude 13 Frank 9 and Evid 5. Samuel must answer within six weeks after April 19, 1907 first publication.

Samuel Redpath Athens County Ohio Court of Common Pleas Dora Redpath Gertrude Frank Eviand A. D

Athens Is A Healthy City In Public Health View

Health Officer Higgins says Athens is sanitary to the extreme with no current quarantined houses. The last diphtheria quarantine was lifted three weeks ago from a flooded home, and relief efforts kept sickness at bay after the flood by sheltering families in dry, cleaned quarters until their homes were ready.

Higgins Athens Health Board Board of Health Relief Committee

Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted as Cure for Dyspepsia

An advertisement extols Burdock Blood Bitters as the national cure for dyspepsia. It claims the product strengthens stomach membranes promotes digestive juice flow and purifies the blood to build up the body.

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Chas. W. Super Adolph Leve Athens County Atlas LY Athens Messenger Atlas and Weekly Messenger THE Atlas and Daily Messenger the MeSsenger and Herald Printing Co West Washington Street Mesdames Burchfield and Bonifield W. W. Mc Farland B. R. Lash Will Fletcher Dessie Bolin Miss Bolin Arthur Wolfe and A. P. Hatch Columbus Co. D. Higgins Frank Schloss A. A. Chappelle J. R. Harvey Major Mrs. J. M. Welch John Graham Little Glouster I. M. Foster Nellie Dorr Sugar Creek Sarah R. Harvey R. P. Enderlin Carbondale Frank P. Phillips Charles O. Pickering Little Baby Robert Arscott John R. Kerr Kerr E. W. Howe Walter Stout Parkersburg Stout Roach Hotel Berry 8. L. Price Charles Duffee William Schnaufer Virginia Jeanne Henry O’bleness Schnaufer A. S. Bethel the Security Savings Bank Missouri Kansas Illinois L. A DeWitt C. DeWitt & Co Chicago Cline’s Pharmacy Thens
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