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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

6

Amendment to Ohio Constitution Bill Passage Rules

Joint resolution from the Ohio General Assembly proposes amending sections 18 to 32 of article II to require three readings on separate days for all bills. The measure outlines gubernatorial approval, veto procedures, and two-thirds overrides, with effective date January 1, 1900, as certified by Secretary of State Carmi A. Thompson.

General Assembly of State of Ohio Spetton Urgenciey A. D C. A. Thompson House of Representatives Anvarw L. Hannia Senate Univen Statia of America Tate Carmi A. Thompson State of Ohio Myewatody Oto State of Moony Warrior General Assembly Atate Shell D. Creamaneietn House James Wittsawa States of America, Cine Poe Ohie Petey Mary Wiurkror Columbus Yes

Ohio constitutional amendment proposal text and endorsements

Fragmentary report describes joint resolution proposing amendment to Ohio constitution section two. Includes dates for submission to voters, tax exemptions details, and signatures of state officials. ends with note about the governor and secretary of state certifying the measure. The closing line references doctors and aging.

Teachers' Examinations Date Schedule Notice

Notice states monthly examination date on Bret Saturday except when a holiday shifts to the next Saturday. Boxwét examinations occur on the third Saturday of March and the second Saturday of February. Names or exact locations are not provided in the readable text.

Aaron Gobae

Local Resident Jacob Wyatt Critically Ill at Home

Jacob Wyatt, an aged pioneer citizen of Glouster, is seriously ill at his Spring Street home. Wyatt has long suffered from asthma, and his recovery is considered unlikely. Miss Maggie Morgan of Pomeroy is visiting her sister Miss Blanche Morgan at grandmother Mrs Reese Williams’s home.

Jacob Wyatt Ciizen Springe Street Wyatt Maggie Morgan Pomeroy Miss Blanche Morgan Reese Williams

Mayor Hugh Gormley Returns From Logan Convention

J. J. Gordon and Mayor Hugh Gormley came home Thursday from the Logan convention. Gormley said he was badly beaten, but he noted his name did not appear in the Messenger article about the convention.

J. J. Gordon Hugh Gormley Logan Hugh Messenger

Local Notables Attend Democratic Events in Columbus and Logan

W W Wallace Eddy and Clarence Strohmeyer visited Croming for business. Mayor Gormley Des Antle and J J Gordan attended the State Democratic Convention in Columbus then Gormley and Gordan journeyed to Logan for the Democratic Congressional Convention. Attorney L G Worstell was in Glewster on legal business. Pearl Dentuer from Columbus visited friends while her sister Keatwer, daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Dentuer, works at the Hell Telephone office in Columbus.

W. W. Wallace Eddy Clarence Strohmeyer Corning Huelness Gormley Des Antle J. J. Gordan Columbus Mr. Antle Gordan Logan Attorey L. G. Worstell Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell Athens Glewster

Athens Visitors Noted In Friday Commentary

W P Reese F W Fenneken and L A Koons visited Athens for legal business and civic affairs last Friday. Andrew Johnson from New Lexington and P J Lee of Columbus joined locals in town, with several residents like Miss Dana Brooks Miss Ena Nelson and Miss Olive Dowd seen attending events and hosting guests. The note also mentions Clara Hiesmer and the Merry Milkmaids theater plans at Gormley Tuesday.

F. W. Fenneken Athens L. A. Koons Andrew Johnson New Lexington P J. Lee Columbus Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad A. R. Farrar Athens Vicker Ed Kients Ohio State University At Clare Dana Brooks Bessie Kendall New Straits Vin Sylvia Morris Ena Nelson Jalla Denford John Treadwell Violet Crookaville P. H. Burns C. G. Rusk Ginn & Co M. M. Lefaver Ella LeFavor Alfred Elizabeth King Ohio University R.S. King Olive Dowd McArthur Jennie W. A. Pride Gormley Theater

Coming Wedding Announced for Mies M. Clark

Mrs Mies Fauntelle Clark announced her coming wedding at a Thursday gathering hosted by her parents in the city. Guests were entertained with magic and games, then a three course luncheon. A card draw revealed the couple and the event details.

Mies Fauntelle Clark Mes M. Clark Eweet Dane Dedley Morgan Columbus

Local commencement draws region figures and visitors

Mrs. Daniel Tarlton of Morgan, Ohio, and the noted business talent accompany the event. Mise Clark, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Clark, is a talented singer and former Glouster school instructor. Numerous guests and relatives from Athens, Columbus, and Sabina attended, including Mrs. John Collins and Mrs. Fred McCoy.

Daniel Morgan Eth Tarlton Ohio Mise Clark C. M. Clark Ohio University Glouster Misses Blanche Jones Ethel Pickering Grace Allen la Vanche Grace Easter Nita Porter Eleanor Adair Jennie Dowd Eva Kientz Garnet Danford Mae Riddison Beatrice Walsh John Collins Fred McCoy Athens Lng Susie Wolfe Myrtle Walbucna Gaxwell Herb Fatres Nelsonville Aaron Fatres R. J. Lewis Sabina William Simmons Green Charles Wright Fast Branch Edith Carpenter Athems Lille Whitfeld Noethlich Columbus Noethlich Addie Andrews Ohio University At Athens L. R. Andrews

War Declared Over Stomach Ailments Mina Vableta Promise

Lead druggists announce Mina Vableta as a guaranteed remedy for stomach and digestive issues. They offer a 50 cent box refund if it fails to satisfy and cover all claimed benefits. The tonic is pitched as an absolute strengthener and cure for related symptoms.

Mina Vableta Hendersons

Woman Arrested in Louisville Over Threat to President

A young woman calling herself Carrie Ade was detained at Louisville depot after claiming she was bound for Washington to kill the president. Authorities believe she is demented.

Louisville Carrie Ade New Rochelle Washington

Dr King's New Life Pills Promise Gold Worth Guarantee

Cedar View merchant B G Stewart touts Dr King s New Life Pills as worth their weight in gold for constipation malaria or biliousness and notes the guarantee at McKee s drug store priced 25 cents.

B. G. Stewart Cedar View Miss Dr. King McKee

Panic in corn pit as prices spike at Chicago trade

Chicago on May 9 saw panic in the corn pit as May corn jumped to 75 cents. Investor J Brandt Walker reportedly lost 1.5 million dollars while challenging James Patten who holds control of the market.

Chicago J. Brandt Walker James Patten

Night Cure Book For Women Ad Promotes Dr. Shoop Product

An advertisement touts Book No 4 For Women aimed at those not well and describes Dr Shoops Night Cure suppositories as soothing antiseptic remedies. It claims the book and confidential medical advice are free with addresses for Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin and Henderson Crider Drug Co as sellers.

Mises Mothers and Overburdened Women

A Victorian era medical ad promoting Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s weaknesses. It claims to restore vigor through a pure herbal extract with no alcohol and urges readers to request a free booklet detailing the formula and endorsements. It targets mothers and womankind facing fatigue, headaches, pelvic symptoms, and pregnancy-related strain.

Ife Pierce R. V. Pieres Quitute

Fire Fatal to Infirmary Superintendent at Washington County Infirmary

A barrel of disinfectant exploded in the infirmary laundry at noon Friday, igniting a fire that fatally burned Supt. Joseph Young. He jumped from a back door, suffered a crushed knee and possible burns, and died later that night. The main building and contents suffered about $2,000 in losses.

Washington County Infirmary Joseph Young Young Marietta Register Stowe and Smith Wuilding

Property transfers listed in Athens Nelsonville areas

Multiple deeds recorded across Athens and surrounding townships including Regent FTE Hinsters and Albert Matheny to Samuel Darnell Sr. lot 141 142, Clifford Hooper to Beasie Hooper 4.1 acres, and various other transfers in Athens Township Lee Township Rome Township and Glouster. Considerations range from 1 to 3,009 dollars with numerous lot figures and parcel descriptions.

Albert Matheny Samuel Darnell Sr Clifford W. Hooper Beasie G. Hooper Fannie McCathran Mayry Dowler J. T. Gilbert Elmer Gabriel Michael & Worstell Florence Kieffer Mary WP Cool Verity Athens Township

Sealed bids sought for Ohio village school bonds

Legal notice states the Glouster Village School District in Athens County Ohio will accept sealed bids for bonds totaling 862 000 13 9365 17 dollars bearing five percent interest, 19 year maturity, 500 dollar denomination, at par plus accrued interest. Bids must include bond counts, gross bid amount, require a 5 percent certified check, and bids endorsed for school bonds. The Educational Service reserves right to reject any bid. April 27 1908. J. E. Davis Clerk.

Board of la Glouster Village Athens County Ohio Ltage Dilot Eatucasion Benda J. le Davis Wkly

Cad ley Nuritch Deflects Inquiry About Magazine Article

A brief exchange in Philadelphia follows a stranger asking Mr Cad ley Nuritch if he wrote a magazine piece last month. Nuritch confirms his authorship but declines further discussion as a business matter.

Cadley Nuritch Nuritch Philadelphia

Roads consolidation expected to reshape rail lines

The Hocking Valley Railway plans to absorb the Kanawha and Michigan Railway within a year after completing improvements to the K and M bridge at Point Pleasant. Rebuilding river spans and viaduct approaches will allow larger engines to run from mines to lake docks, boosting freight efficiency at a cost of several hundred thousand dollars.

Hocking Valley Railway Kanawha and Michigan Railway Point Pleasant Mount Vernon Bridge Company Columbus Ohio River Lake

Belle Valley Oil Field Excitement Grows

Caldwell May 11 The Belle Valley oil field draws attention as pay wells near the James McCune farm report 35 to 50 barrels daily at 1510 feet to the Berea sand. McKee plans a Racey farm well this week as the veteran operator, dating to 1860, eyes bright prospects and renewed production in Noble county.

Caldwell Belle Valley James McCune Berea McKee Noble County

Dean's Ointment Cures Obstreperous Skin Ailments

Advert says hives eczema itch or salt rheum cause distress and that Dean's Ointment cures obstinate cases. Claims the remedy relieves itching and is sold by all druggists.

Dean

Letter Suggests Kidnapping Plot Surrounding Mrs Gunness

A letter received by Norwegian laborer Christen Hansen near Kansas City claims to be from Mrs. B. S. Gunness and urges Hansen to visit with a $1000 bribe. Dated May 1 days after a fatal fire, the note sparked speculation among local authorities in Laporte Indiana.

Laporte Ind Christen Hansen Kansas City B. 8. Gunness Gunness Hansen

Wreck Delays Hocking Valley Freight at Rock Bridge

Hocking Valley No. 30 southbound was delayed over two hours this morning by a small freight wreck at Rock Bridge, causing arrival at the scheduled time of 10:30 a.m. to be missed.

Hocking Valley No Rock Bridge

Famous Woman Dead Helen Moses Dies in Indianapolis

Mrs. Helen Moses national president of the woman’s board of missions of the Christian church died of heart disease at her Indianapolis home on Monday. Her leadership in the church’s missionary work was widely noted.

Indianapolis Ind Helen Moses Woman's Board of Missions of the Christian Church

Five Firemen Injured in City Business District Incident

Five threatened city business area incident in West Boro Massachusetts on May 11 left seven firemen injured this morning according to reports from the local business section.

West Boro Mass

Petition Seeks Road Change in Lodi Township Ohio

Citizens and freeholders of Lodi township Athens county petition the Board of Commissioners to alter the road from William Shott's farm to the Athens and Coolville road near W H Parmiter's residence. They request a hearing at the next board session and vacating unused old road segments.

Lodi Township Athens County Ohio Honorable Board of Commissioners William Shott Said Township Athens and Coolville W. H. Parmiter Lewellen Miller Vincent Miller F. C. Riley Orson Metteson Guysville Said Melleson Rice Kimner

Grand Jury Session Deliberates Docket Changes

May term grand jury for common pleas court met after 1 PM in a brief session. Notable docket changes include dismissals, injunctions, appeals, and several divorce actions with trials scheduled May 15 to May 26. one case awarded 600 dollars plus costs.

Common Pleas Common Pleas Court Balind Tres Mesares Hisylvania Coal Company Spicer BR. Kittle Clara Reynolds EB. C. Woodworth Triad Andrew L. Oeg David le Ose Robert H. Jackson Nelsonville Electric Light Company Lizzie Barstow Charlee Hy Barstow Stirl McClelland Effle McCleland John F. Suurman Luhiig Coal Company Frank P. Phillips Cuetis J. Martin

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Oho Otto Ulric de Jeans Cortity Olumius Carmi A Piyomepas HerAary of W. P. Reese W. H. Harper Thurston George Harper J. Brandt Mises Washington County Regent FTE Hinsters L. HW Merry Neal Lot LYS Consideration Lawrence Staler Harry Stalder Cornelia Weldenes Frank P. McVay H. B C. D. Carpenter A. & Bethel Lote P. McVay Georgia H. Push R. W. Roach Soutterion and Wright Junod and Pickern Heyl Bowter Ames Township Fred A. James O. A Ed Donaldson Bruce Donaldson Lee Township John Baughman J. W Ane Samwel Baughman Rome Township Rhine Floretta Mary M. Taber Bh. G. Burk Hicvery Wyer Bennigger Iindkins Hawk Stewert James Wilson George G. Lewis New England Consideraon Troy Township Lewis Humphrey Joseph Creamer E. K. Parker Evert White Hockingport Ferry Landing Laura Wallace Benjamin Swope Waterloo Township George Dowler Lorenzo D. Devore Booth D. Shafer Lucy H. Hoodlet James Hocking Valley K. & M. Railroad Wihin Chris M’kee House of Horrors Owering Buib H. W. Buckhee H. H. Haning Fire and Life Insurance el Lusta Rs Hocking Jackson I. S. Bean Union Depo J. P. Blackwood Via Cincinnaati General Federation of Women’s Club Boston M. & Church General Conferene Bean J. H. Larrabe T. P Chillicothe General Assembly Presbyterian Church Athena George Lawrence
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