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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1903

Page

3

Blood Wine Promises Strength From Thin Blood

An advertisement extols Blood Wine as a quick remedy to restore strength by improving the blood. It cites a testimonial from Mar Fitzgerald of Hester New Hampshire, claiming nervous prostration, poor appetite, and sleeplessness were cured after consuming one bottle. The ad urges readers to request a free blood under a microscope from Louis Daudelin Co. Worcester Massachusetts.

Mar—_ Fitzgerald Amory Street Hester, N. H Ron Louis Daudelin Co Worcester Mass

Notice in attachment in Ohio case files suit in Athens County

In the Court of Common Pleas George M. Penn plaintiff sues California Consolidated Oil Company defendant. Action number 8167 filed April 11 1903 seeks 450 76 with 6 percent interest from April 1 1903 and costs. Answer required by May 30 1903. By Underwood Ludey Marietta Ohio attorneys. April 2 to May 28 w6.

Calfornia Consolidated Oil Company California Consolidated Oil Company George M. Penn Underwood & Ludey Marietta

Hatfield Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Ohio

Luetta Hatfield of Athens county Ohio seeks a divorce from Charles E Hatfield of unknown address and last heard from Tunnelton Preston County West Virginia. Grounds include adultery cruelty and drunkenness for over three years with custody of their minor child requested. Defendant must appear after April 14 1908. Jewett Wood attorneys for plaintiff.

Charles E. Hatfield Tunnelton Preston County W. Va Luetta Hatfield Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Charlies E. Hatfield

Ohio divorce action filed against Jacob Rowland

Carrie Rowland as plaintiff files in Athens county court of common pleas for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty willful absence and gross neglect for three years last, with hearing set after May 14 1908. residence of Jacob Rowland unknown, last heard at St Helen a Cedar county Nebraska. Jewett and Wood attorneys for plaintiff.

Jacob Rowland St. Helena Cedar County Nebraska Carrie Rowland Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio A. D Jewett & Wood, Attorneys

Parole Hearing Sought for Chas Willey at Ohio Penitentiary

The warden and chaplain recommend parole suitability for prisoner Chas Willey. The application for parole will be heard on or after May 11, 1903, with hearings scheduled April 23 to May 7.

Chas. Willey Ohio Penitentiary

Local Social Notes and Household Updates

Eric Burk and his wife visited Mrs. Burk’s parents Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Klingenburg Sunday. Windal Shott of Hull spent Sunday with John Niggemeyer. A Kelley made a business trip to Athens Monday. Mrs. Mary Kinnen, recovering from rheumatism, is improving. Father Mattingly of Athens delivered a sermon at St. John’s church Sunday. Mrs. Christina Frost lost a valuable cow Friday.

W. E. Peters Athens John Stevenson C. Sharp Edwin Boomer W. Va WN. Hill Blake Sugar Grove Robert Graves Apt. Connell Stella Peter Booth Glouster James Gallagher Wm. Shaw Missorui Hamely Run Sherman Rowell Thomas Stuart Toledo Fred Shaw Robert Jackson Belle Cooley Jenette Cox Columbus Vern Vorhes Mae Wilson Ab. Butterworth FE. M. Vorbes Mass Adaline Ella Fogarty New York City Thomas Russell Peter Crawford Consul Will Shannon Coshoct Smith Gandee Ben Gibbs George Hall John Huddy Connetts W. H. Wallace Marietta Isiah Tedrow Helen Tedrow Wheeling George Gibbs Hezel Pennybaker George Fenzel W. N. Woodard Mary Menardsville Nat. Smith California C. E. Morganstern Willis Pugh O. O. Crawford Orin Birge Wm. Smith Chauncey James Birge Anna Sisson St. Anthonys Hospital Mary Sission W. B C. H. Sisson Lewis Minck Anna National Military Home Dayton Sanday Price Louise Dora Rippman Hattie Wilt Lancaster J. ©. Parker West Virginia Eric Burk Stewart

Ohio to Represent at 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition

The General Assembly authorized a state commission and an executive commissioner to represent Ohio at the 1904 exposition near St Louis. The Ohio building will be a French Renaissance design commemorating the Louisiana Purchase, located on a prominent elevated site near Missouri and Illinois buildings and close to the main railway terminal.

Ohio St. Louis General Assembly Wm. F. Burdell Pres Columbus L. E. Holden Cleveland D. H Louisana Ohio State Building

Troy Grange Flourishing in Coolville with Free Delivery

Coolville May 11. Troy Grange No. 905 remains active at the old hall and expands outward by founding nuclei for new Granges. Members praise agricultural education, grange influence on farmers, and push for postal savings banks as next aims. The group mourns charter member E. H. Parker born 1832 died 1903, a veteran of Co. E 1st W Va cavalry.

Coolville Troy Grange Grange E. H. Parker H. Parker Meigs County Troy Co. E. 1St W. Va Cavalry Bethel

Special Teachers Notice Shifts Examination Dates

Teachers' Examination advertised for Athens and Glouster on July 4 will be held at the above places on July 3 instead, signaling an advance in scheduling for the two districts.

Athens Glouster

Archie's Calico Pony From White House Elevator

The note mockingly questions claims that Archie Roosevelt's calico pony was the first pony admitted to the White House elevator. It suggests previous first ladies like Mrs Hayes may not have had ponies, and hints the idea is fanciful.

Archie Roosevelt White House Mrs. Hayes

Dodd’s Pills Restore Strength in Festus Elder

Festus Mo May 4 Mr January Lilly a 76 year old resident reports long kidney and bladder inflammation with back and hip pain. After using Dodd’s Pills he says he gained strength and rest, his urinary symptoms eased and he could sleep through the night. He urges others with similar troubles to try the remedy.

Festus Lilly Dodd

Proposed Taxation Amendment to Ohio Constitution

A transcription of a 1904 Ohio General Assembly joint resolution proposing to amend section 2 of article XII to allow state and local taxation with uniform rules and exemptions for specific grounds, charities, and public property, with election ballot wording and certification by state officials. The document includes dates, officials, and certification notes.

Ohio State of General Assembly Pune McKinnon House of Representatives Carl L. Nipper Senate United States of America Ohto I. Lewis Laylin State of Ohio A. PD Columbus

Proposed Ohio constitutional amendment on county representation

Ohio proposes to amend section 2 article 11 to adjust county representation based on population ratios to require one representative per county and allocate additional seats by increasing ratios. Voters will see Yes for Amendment to section 2 article 11 of constitution and No otherwise on the ballot. Official certification by Secretary of State, May 1902.

General Assembly State of Ohio Lewis C. Laylin State of Ohio Wuerter Columbus A. PD Ft A Secretary of State Manter

Proposed Ohio Constitution Amendment on Stockholder Liability

A historical notice outlines a proposed amendment to Article XIII of the Ohio Constitution for the November 1904 ballot. It specifies that stockholders would be liable only for unpaid stock and lists ballot wording for supporters and opponents. The document certifies official dates and signatures from 1862 and 1903.

General Assembly State of Ohio Enid Mehinnon House of Representatives Cog. L. Nivprert Senate United States of Asanica Lewis C. Laylin State of Ohio

Athens Village Seeks Bids for Electric Light Bonds 1903

The Village of Athens Ohio invites sealed bids by Monday May 25 1903 for fifteen $1000 coupon bonds dated March 1 1903 4 percent interest semi annual with first maturity Sept 1 2005 and annual thereafter payable at First National Bank Athens or Smrters and Traders National Bank New York City. Proposals must state gross price. bids under accrued interest rejected. council may reject all. W B Golden, clerk. April 25 to May 21 1903.

First National Bank Athens Ohio Smrters National Bank W. B. Golden

Ohio constitutional amendment proposal on municipal classification

The document records a 1902 1903 Ohio proposal to amend Article 14 Section 1 to create municipal classification for cities and hamlets, limiting powers and debt. It outlines voter ballot wording for approval or rejection and notes certification by state officials.

Ohio constitutional amendment veto procedure outlined

Article details proposed changes to how a governor may veto bills in Ohio. It covers timing for passing laws, required majorities for reconsideration, and procedures for unsigned bills becoming law. It also describes ballot wording for a Constitutional amendment and affirms official copy and seal by state officials in Columbus.

Notice to Contractors for Ashbury M E Church Carbondale

Sealed proposals for erecting the Ashbury M E Church at Carbondale Ohio will be received and opened May 22 Specifications and details will be at the M F Parsonage New Eve Month The Building Committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids S Carter Pastor Chairman of bidding committee April 16 to May 2

Ashbury M. E Carbondale M. F. Parsonage Ed Fae S. Carter Bid

Appointment as Administrator for Arnold Hill Estate

Notice announces the appointment and qualification of an administrator for the estate of Arnold Hill, deceased, of Athens County Ohio. Dated April 29, 1903, at Nielandville.

Arnold Hill Athens County Ohio Nilennidille

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