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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Blood Wine as a scientific cure for catarrh and Ozoena. It claims blood poisoning causes mucous membrane disease, cites a Louisville case of dramatic relief, offers a free blood examination, and states the medicine costs fifty cents.
George M. Penn files in Common Pleas a suit against California Consolidated Oil Company for 459.76 plus 6 percent interest from 1903 and costs. An attachment affidavit accompanies the petition. Answer required by May 30, 1903. Attorneys: Underwood & Ludey, Marietta, O.
Imetea Hatfield filed in Athens county Ohio for divorce on grounds of adultery extreme cruelty and habitual drunkenness for over three years with custody of their minor child. Charles E Hatfield, residence unknown last heard from Taomelton Preston county W Va, must answer after April 14 1903. Jewett and Wood attorneys for plaintiff.
Carrie Rowland files in Athens county Ohio seeking divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty willful absence and gross neglect three years. Jacob Rowland residence unknown last heard at St Helena Cedar county Nebraska notified hearing starts May 1 1903 Jewett Wood attorneys represent plaintiff.
Application for parole notes Char Isley, a prisoner at the Ohio Penitentiary, has been recommended to the Ohio Board by the Warden and Chaplain as worthy of consideration for parole. The notice indicates the formal action underway with the prison authorities supporting the request.
Frank Glazier and family of Little Hocking visited Edwin Chase and family over the weekend. Ed Chase will tend a feed stable in Parkersburg. Several residents spent time with relatives in Reedsville, Athens, Pleasanton, and Coolville. The Epworth League elected officers. school repairs continued. two locals wed in Parkersburg. enrollment at the local school stands at thirty eight.
Mr and Mrs John McClanahan visited the latter s parents Mr and Mrs James Duncan recently The Misses Golda and Grace Ashton were visiting friends at Canaan ville Rev Matheny filled his regular appointment at Clark s Chapel Sunday Mrs M E Ashton has been suffering a severe attack of tonsillitis L L Weiss of Nelsonville made a business trip to this place recently Harry Hill painter for Continental Coal company visited his parents Mr and Mrs S B Hill Grandma Ashton has recovered from confinement and is visiting friends and relatives in Athens Mrs S B Hill was calling on friends in this vicinity Sunday Miss Lulu E Hill has recovered from vaccination.
An advertisement touts Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as a rapid, comprehensive nerve and blood tonic claiming improved sleep, strength, and overall health. A testimonial from Mrs. F. ui. Guenther of Athens Ohio praises steadier nerves and natural sleep after using the product. The note also mentions the Colorado armored cruiser launch at Camp shipyards in Philadelphia.
A large Red Men lodge was instituted in Bachtel on Thursday night with initiation ceremonies lasting until after midnight. One hundred sixteen charter members joined, marking a strong start for the new lodge. Separately, the United States reports 51,588 divorced people, with more than two thirds being women.
Robert Byrne made a business trip to Athens Saturday. Misses Nora and Ada Blackwell visited family at Flora on Sunday. F P Dinsmoor and sisters Anna and Grace Blackwell attended church at Bearwallow Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Wm Meighen visited son G W Meighen at Hall R. E King of Pratts Fork and Rosa Back called on 8S Barnhall Sunday. Mrs E E Curtis, recently ill, is improving. Mrs E Parker of Anthony visited sister Mrs Swartz. Grace Blackwood, at Judson, spent Saturday and Sunday home. Mrs H Swartz of Lottridge was guest of son Wilbert Saturday. Minnie Love of Athens visiting relatives here. Miss Clara Mohler spent Sunday with Elsie Beame. Ray Guthrie returned to work at Lottridge Monday. Miss Minnie Conant guest of her parents at Bearwallow Sunday. Elbert Pierce of the U S Navy is now at home.
Mr. L. D. Castle has calved into convalescence after two weeks of illness. Miss Peal Kincade hosted Miss Della Bugh of Guysville as a guest last week. Miss Louise Wooley of Judson visited area friends for a few days. Conrad Sremmetz moved his family from near South Canaan into Mrs. Susan Hammond’s property. E. L. Rollins moved his family into Mrs. Story’s property on Monday. Mrs. Peter Steinmetz spent Friday.
Federal notes report Mrs Zack Carpenter traveled to Amesville on a business trip in the latter part of the week. Born to Mr and Mrs Orence Ahle a boy on April 29. Regular service at Mound Hill church will occur Saturday before the second Sunday in the month. Riley Morris is on the sick list. The death of Mrs Easler occurred Thursday at St Anthony hospital Columbus after about a week of confinement. She was 23. Interment was at Hooper Ridge cemetery Sunday at 11 o clock.
Miss Estella Woodworth of Columbus visited her parents in Millfield on Sunday. Ernest Chadwell Erwin Sanders and John Sprague were at home Sunday. Lena Latimer hosted her sister Miss Hetta of Hollister. J R Wade and son Harvey visited relatives in Columbus. Dr Wiley Sprague and family spent Sunday with relatives. Don Sanders departed for Dexter last week for a night operator job.
Every seven days the body loses tissue and strength if digestion fails. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure helps the stomach digest and assimilate wholesome food to rebuild blood and health. It claims to cure indigestion dyspepsia and all stomach troubles and is sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Ernest Newcome lost the left thumb at the middle joint after his hand was caught in a rip saw. Douglas Nanna suffered a severe cut to the right thumb but the bone remained uninjured and no permanent disability is expected. A travel notice cites the Grand Council of Ohio Improved Order Red Men gathering at Circleville May 11 and 12 with a round trip fare available until May 15 via Hocking Valley.
Secretary Root declined a court of inquiry into charges of cruelty to Filipinos. It notes a French law prohibiting inheritance of a deceased patient’s property by a doctor. An annual meeting of Grand Lodge L O O F is slated for May 18 and 19 with a round trip fare returning May 22 via Hocking Valley.
Mr and Mrs John Cook of Cornelia rode with friends to Athens return trip ended when the horse slipped near Charles Hart causing the buggy to overturn into the Mulga waters. Mrs Cook was rescued by Charles Hart and saved from drowning. she lost money and her clothing was ruined.
Festus resident Lilly, aged 76, reports long term kidney and bladder inflammation symptoms eased after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He describes relief from back pain, nightly urination, and sleeplessness, noting improved strength and rest after several boxes.
The document details a proposed amendment to Article XII Article XL Sec 2 for the state of Ohio. It outlines taxation rules for state and local purposes classification uniformity exemptions for burying grounds public institutions public property and personal property up to two hundred dollars per person. The amendment would take effect January 1 1904 and voters would see Taxation amendment Yes or No on ballots.
Ohio plans a constitutional amendment to Section 2 Article 11 approved by three-fifths of the General Assembly. The measure, to be voted on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1904, proposes district representatives by county size with a single representative minimum. Secretary of State certification dated January 27, 1903 confirms the true copy.
Ohio text proposes amending section 3 of article XIII to ensure stockholders are not individually liable for unpaid stock. The ballot will read For single liability amendment or Against single liability amendment on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 190%. Signed by W. S. McKinnon acting secretary and Lewis C. Lagan director.
The Village of Athens Ohio will receive bids by 12 oclock May 25 1903 for fifteen $1000 coupon bonds dated March 1 1903 bearing 4 percent interest semiannually. principal and interest payable at First National Bank Athens or Importers and Traders National Bank New York City. Bonds mature 1905 and annually thereafter until paid. Bid amounts must include accrued interest and bids may be rejected. sealed bids payable to Village Clerk W B Golden. April 25 to May 21 1903.
The document outlines a proposed constitutional amendment process in Ohio with details on legislative readings, passage, and governor's veto power. It specifies how a bill becomes law, the two thirds requirement for repassage after a veto, and provisions for reconciling objections. It includes wording about the election and official counting of the amendment on a stated date and the certification by state officials.
The Ohio General Assembly approved a proposed amendment to article 14 section for municipal classification by population. It sets three city classes and requires ballot options yes or no to municipal classification, effective January 1, 1904. Signed by Secretary Lewis Laylin and dated January 27, 1903.
Sealed proposals for the erection of the Arbury M E Church near Carbondale Ohio will be received through May 22 1903. Plans and specifications are at the M E Parsonage New Plymouth Ohio for inspection they remain at a fixed place. The Building Committee may reject any or all bids Carter chairman of bidding committee April 16 to May 21
Notice states J Nelsonville, Ohio has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Arnold Hill, deceased, of Athens county Ohio. Dated April 20, 1903.
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