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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
11
A dated reminiscence recounts a man’s semi monthly visits to his sweetheart, a late night departure, and a dramatic telephone call of danger. A following bull encounter adds a note of comic danger as the narrator escapes with pants torn and boasts of outrunning all pursuers. The piece ends with a farewell line from H F Dillinger and Geo N Christman.
Ohio farmers are asked to mail or express seed corn samples to the Experiment Station in Wooster for examination. Submit 100 grains representing typical planting corn, without selection, and include sender name and address. If multiple kinds are planted, send a sample of each.
A promotional notice asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages, describing internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad promises a $100 reward for any case not cured and invites testimonials, with sales through druggists at 75 cents.
The notice urges ladies to have their hair styled before commencement and advises taking any hair work to Mrs. Weidman to ensure a neat appearance for the event.
The Ohio University treasurer A J Frame ill and asked J B Clayton to assume duties He assisted successor H H Haning until last Saturday when W F Hunt from Sunday Creek Co took over Mr Hurst is noted as a valuable assistant Clayton remains busy with Township Clerk and school board duties and maintains an office on Congress Street for transactions
The agent markets properties on commission face to face with buyers, promises lower costs and wider exposure, and stresses written contracts to protect both clients and the broker. He cites affiliation with National Cooperative Realty Co and claims extensive advertising reach, including out of state. The message targets farm, town, and land listings with a call to request a farm bulletin.
Carl W. Hayes outlines practical lightning protection for farms. He explains rod types including star galvanized steel, warns against copperized coatings, and details proper rod placement, grounding, insulation, and tip materials to ensure continuous moisture grounding and wind resistance.
Examinations for Elementary Certificates will be held on the first Saturday each month in Athens. High School and Special Certificates occur on the first Saturdays in September December March and June. Additional exams occur in Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster on the first Saturdays of May June and July. Boxwell exams are in Athens Guysville on the third Saturday in April and in Athens Glouster on the second Saturday in May. By order of the Board of Examiners. F. S. Coultrap, Clerk.
The Civic Improvement Committee in Nelsonville organized Friday in the council chamber. A permanent body was formed, by laws adopted, and nominations named J. M. Parker T. E. Wells L. D. Johnson Mrs Bertha Fisher and Mrs J M Hyde to serve on the nominations committee. A further meeting will elect permanent officers and begin active work. Citizens urged to attend. goal to beautify city with unified effort.
On Friday around 3 pm near Mrs. Amelia Walker's property, a horse frightened by an approaching automobile caused the top buggy to tip. Mrs. Niggemeyer and her five month old child were thrown out but suffered no serious injuries. Dr. Lee treated them at Mrs. Walker's home.
Mrs. Isabella Kurtz returns to her Athens home this evening to spend the summer here after visiting her children in Toledo and Columbus during the winter and spring. She is reported much improved in health and will be joined by her son W. M. Kurtz and his wife, who have been in Columbus.
A historical product label advertises Kennedy's Laxative Honeytar with Bed Clover Blossom and Honey Bee as key ingredients in each bottle. The claim highlights natural components and a traditional remedy style for digestive relief.
The Cincinnati Enquirer offers a up to date nine map wall chart set free to subscribers who remit one dollar for a year or renew an old subscription. The charts cover Ohio United States Panama Korea Philippines Hawaii Alaska and more with portraits flags rulers and routes.
Middleport authorities post a $200 reward for the capture of two men suspected of breaking into the Rowley and Berry hardware store last Thursday evening. They stole several hundred dollars in guns and ammunition. A man arrested Friday was released and left town. Athens officers pursue the pair, but they may have already fled the area.
An elderly advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a supreme curative power sold at 35 cents in tea or tablet form through Cline's Pharmacy. The snippet urges avoidance of ordinary medicines for stomach back or organ weaknesses.
A L Johnson sold his interest in the Bower Bros Livery to Ezra Carpenter local manager of Carpenter Hardware. The new firm Brooks and Carpenter will run general livery and feed. Formerly they operated a Glouster livery with success. Johnson is in Columbus caring for his ailing mother.
Millfield and Albany assessors filed their returns in May detailing taxable personal property values. Millfield lists 12 900 dollars total taxable personal property a drop from last year. Albany totals 57 740 dollars with slight decrease. Dogs rose to 52 in Albany and 49 in Millfield, with new structures and lots added in Albany last year.
The Athens County Deputy State Supervisors seek sealed proposals for printing perforated ballots with round holes and back facsimile signatures, binding in three books, and furnishing one thousand ballots for the May 1906 local option election in York township precincts including Deanville Kimberly and Monday Creek. Bids require a bond for double the bid and must be sealed by May 19 1906.
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