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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

6

Proposed amendment text from Ohio early constitutional revision document

Long scanned fragment outlines a proposed state amendment to restructure sections of Article I and amend legislative procedure. It references the General Assembly, governor's veto process, two thirds passage requirements, and the publication of a bill in final form across three readings. Names and dates appear as official signatures and certification by the Secretary of State.

General Assembly Hell

Ohio Joint Resolution Amending Taxation Section

The General Assembly adopts a joint resolution to amend Section 2 of Article I, altering property taxation and exemptions to reflect state and local tax policies. The document includes certification by the Secretary of State Andrew L. Thompson dated April 2, 1908, and notes about publication. The closing line references doctors being good fellows, but nine of them can make an old man.

Notice to Teachers Examinations Dates and Locations

Teachers examinations scheduled on the third Saturday of each month with the following Saturday as a backup. The notice mentions the Sorwell Examinations held on the third Saturday and the second Saturday thereafter, with references to Grady and Sherk.

Grady, Sherk

Athens area notes and social visits span a weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Winnie Jonas and children visited Crooksville guests Barney Maraill's family over the weekend. Miss Effie Springer of Crooksville spent a week in the city with the Misses Peugh and Bess Peugh hosted a Crooksville guest.

Prdal Seltiugday Winnie Jonas Crooksville Barney W Maraill Jonas Hamill Misa Effie Springer Peugh Bess Peugh Mise Bie Springer Crookaville Athens

Banner County Leads Enrolment in County O T B C Work

Athens County is named banner county in the O T B C effort with large enrollment anticipated though exact figures await township reports. Diploma levels range from four to twelve years, with many graduates expected and diplomas granted based on reported years and local work.

Athens County Banner County O. T. Kh J. J. Burns Ohio O. A. Butchcr Guysville

Local Social Notes From Athens And Surroundings

Prom Friday’s Daily reports Mrs J R Lostro and daughter returning from Columbus. John Hoffner ill this week. Eva Rader back from visiting Frank Watkins family. H B Albaugh and daughters visited Athens Tuesday. Zilda Cox of Carbondale visited relatives here last week. Thomas and Pete Winning shopped in Athens Tuesday. Adrienne Duncan visited Marie Comone day last week. Marie Watkins Sunday guest of Mrs William Gross of Athens. Ace Thompson moved his family here from Wellston. Born to Mr and Mrs John Martin Tuesday a son J R Leslie was a business visitor in Athens Thursday.

Coolville Ida Wedge John Davis Misa Lena Albany Nell McClanahan John Collins Athens J. G. Pettitt Weston W. Va John Hoffner Eva Rader Frank Watkins Albaugh Zilda Cox Carbondale Thomas Pete Winning Adriennne Duncan Marie Com Marie Watkins William Gross Ace Thompson Wellston John Martin J. R. Leslie

Child Corrected By Mother Queens English Quip

A mother scolds a boy telling him he ought to be ashamed of himself as she uses a quirky phrasing to urge maturity and proper conduct. The remark plays on language in a lighthearted moment.

Burdock Blood Bitters Promote Skin Clarity

A testimonial notes burdock blood bitters purify the blood and cleanse skin, restoring rosy, healthy complexion. The claim emphasizes improved complexion and general wellness through the remedy.

NelsonvilleDealer In Fire Victim In Fort Wayne Hotel

Emerson M. Mathews, a 24 year old Nelsonville salesman, was severely injured in a hotel fire at the New Avelune in Fort Wayne Indiana. He suffered multiple injuries including a broken back and hip and internal injuries from leaping from a fifth story window and was badly burned. His wife Miss Eisie Buchanan of Nelsonville and his parents hurried to Fort Wayne after a telegram notified them of the accident.

Nelsonville Emerson M. Mathews New Avelune Fort Wayne Ind Franklin Avenue Columbus Eisie Buchanan

Advertising Car Arrives for Gentry Bros Exhibition

A Gentry Bros dog or pony show advertising car arrives in Athens on Sunday with fourteen men aboard. They plan a Wednesday exhibition and spend today plastering area billboards with flaming posters, exciting local children.

Gentry Bros Athens

When a girl gets married she gads and complains

A fragment notes a wife who takes her baby to her mother, leaves with friends, and tells others that her unmarried sisters are not as helpful as the mother used to be at home. The tone suggests social judgment about family duties and remarriage.

Correct Writing Paper Prices at Henderson Crider Oarug Co

A local ad notes a large stock of writing paper with prices ranging from 2e to $1.00 per box and bulk paper at 25¢ per pound. The listing is attributed to Henderson and Crider Oarug Co with a 5-62 date.

Henderson Crider Oarug CO

Cures Woman's Weaknesses Through Favorite Prescription

Dr John Fyfe touts Unicorn root and Golden Seal as key ingredients in the Favorite Prescription. He cites relief for backache leucorrhea and "weak" reproductive systems and notes endorsements from medical figures on their use in womb disorders and menstrual issues.

John Fyfe Minias Dwiea Byer Gaye Yemen Kinley Bloud Bennett Medical Collage Chicago John My Scudder M. D Hartholow M.D Jefferson Medical College Neree

McCollister Dies After Acute Appendicitis in Nelsonville

Charles McCollister formerly ran a restaurant opposite the B and O depot in this city and died early this morning near Nelsonville from an acute appendicitis. He was about 45, leaves a wife and no children, and had been in Athens on Monday before returning home on the evening train. He and his wife had recently paused business and were staying with Mrs. Lewis, McCollister’s mother in law.

Charles McCollIster Law Lewis Nelsonville McCollister Athens Pritchard Netsonville McColliste McCollster

Health Coffee touted as coffee substitute by Dr Shoop

Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin claims Health Coffee is a grain based coffee substitute made from toasted grains malt and nuts. He says it tastes like real coffee and can be prepared in a minute. Henderson Crider Drug Co sells it.

Shoop Racine Wis

Patent protection costs abroad per country

The note states 64 countries offer protection for inventions. It estimates four patents overall would cost about $15,000 each country, totaling roughly $60,000 for worldwide protection.

Public School Bond Sale Notice for Glyuater Village District

Legal notice announces sale of bonds by Glyuater Village School District Athens City Ohio. Bonds total 3580.00 with 560.04 each across six notes at five percent interest payable semi annually. Bids open at noon May and must include certified check equal to five percent of bid. Clerk reserves right to reject any bids.

Board of Education Glyuater Behool Athens City Ames Y Wid Selowl Ohio Board of Lidwcation Ia Ae Dave

Mr Cadley Nuritch Reputed Magazine Writer Questioned

A new acquaintance asks if Cadley Nuritch is the author of a magazine article. Nuritch replies he does not make a business of that sort. The exchange occurs as Phiadelphia Urges is cited.

Cadley Nuritch Nuvitceh Phiadelphia

Regent Real Estate Transfers in Athens and Townships

A compiled list of real estate transfers across Athens and multiple townships including Parker & McKinstry to Charles Mille in Athens Village, D A Bardin to T B Woodyard, George Harper to Rose Foster, and others. Transfers cover parcels and lots with stated consideration from $1 to $2,000, across Rome, Trimble, Gilouster, Waterloo, Nelsonville and surrounding areas.

Parker & McKinstry Charles Mille D. A. Bardin T. B. Woodyard George Harper Rose A. Foster Edward Getagher Elizabeth Gallagher G. HM. Bush John W. Lockhart James ©. Cosa James WB. Davis Rome Margaret Davis Julia M. Morris Stewart Coolville Rebecca White W. W J. M. Starkey Trimble James Village Suste Stellar Gilouster William Bowkley Nelsonville William and John Simmons J. W. Hushower Laura EE. Pattern Elizabeth A. Krizer

Devoe Paints Lead and Zinc Short Measure Claim

A letter from F W Devoe & Co recounts a paint sales dispute involving a rival dealer in Ohio. The firm asserts its own product provided full measure and purity, contrasting it with a rival whose gallon allegedly contained four quarts, urging customers to “go by the name” Devoe lead and zinc.

Athens Ohio J. H. Kohlmeyer Grove City Devoe Kohlmeyer

Touching jail meeting ends in bootlegging conviction

In the county jail Tuesday night anti-saloon detective Sam Davis testified against Sol Kimble on bootlegging charges. Kimble expressed happiness at the confession and welcomed the newcomer. He was released Wednesday after more than 100 days inside, as Davis departed.

Daily Messenger Sam Davis Sol Kimble Davis Kimble

Wrong kind of butterine linked to lard theft in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville Ohio on May 4 police arrested three men connected to a theft of a 50 pound can of lard from Baker Barron’s bakery. Jonathan Barber known as Red Barber confessed to stealing the lard while a group from Monday Creek valley dissolved an organized burial fund. Barber claimed he mistook the lard for butterine and tried to recruit Frank Green to help move it. Green refused and Barber fled as others approached. Barber has not yet been arraigned.

Frank Green William Betts Barber Himeelf Green Eliy Monday Creek Barron's Bakery

Dr Shoop's Restorative Promises Quick Vital Boost

Tired nerves and low ambition are described as quickly reversed by Dr Shoop's Restorative. The ad claims noticeable improvement within 48 hours, noting benefits for winter sluggishness, kidney activity, heart strength, appetite, digestion, and overall vigor. Hendersonrider Drug Co. sells the product.

Miners and Operators Resume Scale Talks in Athens

Miners and operators in the Hocking district resumed scale negotiations in Athens with a sub committee to decide on arbitration rules and penalties for unauthorized strikes. The session begins at 7 30 tonight as talks focus on load coal costs and a possible week end settlement. The Athens Foundry and Machine Company halted operations Saturday night, awaiting a scale agreement before resuming bank cars and mining equipment production.

Columbus Athens Foundry and Machine Company Sapply

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