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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1903

Page

4

Carpenter announces candidacy for County Commissioner

Young gets three years for shooting to wound. Carrie Rowland granted divorce from Jacob Rowland for wilful absence. Luetta Hatfield granted divorce from E Hatfield for adultery. Judge Coultrap and Judge Wood appoint party members to the county ary commission with Republicans Hartnell Marquis and Democrats Gibson Parker. Columbus Merchandise Co. wins verdict against L H Embrey. jury discharged. court adjourned to Monday.

Young Vinton Young Carrie Rowland Jacob Rowland Luetta Hatfield E. Hatfield Coultrap Wood Ary Commission J. E. Hartnell Coolville R. R. Marquis Mineral Democrats F. W. Gibson Amesville

Chillicothe Celebrates State Centennial with Vibrant Festivities

A lively note from Chillicothe marks the state's hundredth birthday with joyful celebrations and spirited events showcasing local pride and community energy.

Prayer, Arbitration Talked In Luhrig Rent Case

The piece notes evaluating prayer efficacy and urges directing supplication to the rain supply holder. It states Luhrig miners and operators agreed to submit rent settlement to a board of arbitration, praised as fair and balanced for both sides once the decision is made.

Luhrig

Graduation Advice Shapes The Nation’s Future

The text praises graduates and their role in guiding the country, noting their essential responsibility for preservation. It ends with a hopeful call that more graduates would be fortunate for the nation.

Municipal views on taxes and reforms in Chillicothe and Athens

Hon Albert Douglas remains a Republican candidate for governor despite predicting defeat. City council proposes vehicle taxes to raise revenue and debates tax fairness between rubber and steel tires. Athens women push to improve the town's appearance. anti spit ordinance could become law, though enforcement faces treasury constraints and prior dilapidation concerns.

Albert Douglas Chillicothe Athens

Normal College club hosts recital and supper meeting

Dean Henry G Williams and Mrs Williams host a social for the Normal College club with recitals by Ruth E Mougey and readings by Mills Bradley Jewett and others. About 90 persons attend a luncheon after exercises as the group studies educational theory. Professor Treadley to address next meeting with Emma Waite guiding later topics.

Normal College Club Thorsday Henry G. Williams Williams Ruth Ethel Mougey Dean Williams Mills and Bradley L. M. Jewett Board of Trustees Helen Margie Allom Edith Jones Normal College Treadley Mies Emma 8. Waite

Sale of Lots in Dana's Addition Athens Ohio 1903

Opening sale of lots in J. P. Dana's Addition to Athens. Location one block south of the Ohio university and five minutes from the courthouse. Sale dates May 27 28 1903. Inquiries to J. P. Dana Bell phone 31 or W. B. Lawrence Home phone 53.

J. P. Dana Athens Ohio University Court House Bell W. B. Lawrence City Hall

Decoration Day Excursion via Ohio Central Lines

Excursion rates of One Fare for the Round Trip offered between all local stations on the Ohio Central Lines and to stations on connecting lines within 150 miles. Tickets on sale Friday and Saturday May 29 and 30 and valid for return until the indicated date. For rates and times contact the nearest agent. Moulton Houk, Gent Pass Agent, Toledo.

Ohio Central Moulton Houk Toledo

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Birth Announcement

Names in this weekly social column include Mrs W A Bingman and Mrs W E Bingman visiting Cincinnati Hill and Belmont county relatives. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J T Hornsby on the 19th. Miss Mary Johnson and Miss Florence Bingman visit relatives and friends in Beebe Latrobe and Youba places.

W. A. Bingman Cincinnati Hill Vine W. E. Bingman En Jobs Belmont County J. T. Hornsby Mary Johnson Beebe Florence Bingman Latrobe Lizzie Daugherty E. L Youba

Local Residents Attend Social and Family Visits in Amesville

Many residents meet relatives and friends across nearby towns. Dr J Emil Blunden visits his wife in Amesville before practicing medicine. Miss Clara Copeland stays with Miss Bernice McCune. A M Lewis of Athens visits. Z L Henry and R V King attend a Chesterhill Masonic lodge event. veterans T E Clark and G Tinker reunite in Marietta. Cray brothers from Guysville spend Sunday with parents. and locals welcome visitors from Portland Oregon and Marietta among others.

Local Notes From Canaanville and Nearby Towns

Canaanville and nearby areas report visits and hospitality. George Hramer and family from Columbus spend a week with relatives. many residents travel to Athens for visits, baptisms, and gatherings. Local fishing camp guests include Fritz Fisher and others. several residents attend events in Athens and Luhrig, with multiple brief social calls noted.

Local notes from Marshfield and surrounding towns

Illness and convalescence mark the Marshfield briefing with Gortarde Swaim recovering, Otis Seaman’s death prompting Louise Boden’s return, and several visits among residents. Memorial services planned, schools closed for year-end exercises, and a new road grader arriving for Lodi township tests. Real estate bargains listed May sales with installment terms.

Millfield Notes: Visits and Illness Report

Stella Woodworth of Columbus spent Sunday here. Mr and Mrs George Zimmerman of Glouster visited friends here Sunday. Dent who has been very sick is better. Saul Border and Ed Barten made a trip to Columbus Sunday. Lucy Learned is suffering from a sprained ankle. Misses Clara and Nellie Welling of Chauncey visited here Sunday. Inez and Ada Higgins of Hebbardsville are visiting grandparents at this place. Dr A J Learned made a business trip to Jacksonville Monday. Gardner of Chauncey visited relatives here one day last week. J O Earich of Misco visited his parents over Sunday. L D Hanlin went to Athens Sunday. Dr Spenane and wife of Chauncey visited here Sunday. Norval James and Harry Stewart made a trip to Gallipolis Sunday. Ice cream supper at Chauncey Friday attended by many. Jim Howard had as guests Sunday, age and wife of Chann

Stella Woodworth Columbus George Zimmerman Glouster Dent Saul Border Barten Lucy Learned Clara Nellie Welling Chauncey Inez Ada Higgins Hebbardsville A.J. Learned Jacksonville Gardner J. O. Earich Misco L. D. Hanlin Athens Dr. Spenane Norval James Harry Stewart Gallipolis Jim Howard Chann

Be wary of mercury in catarrh ointments

An 19th century warning against mercury-based catarrh ointments. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, noting it contains no mercury and is taken internally. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills as superior.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Chemyo _ one

Cod Liver Oil Cure Claim Refined by Hagee Cordial

An ad asserts that cod liver grease was once believed essential to a cure but Hagee s Cordial offers a grease free solution. The copy credits Robert Mauck Cheshire and promotes a cod liver oil product without grease as superior.

Hagee

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THE Messenger and Herald Printing Company Fred W. Bush Baseveres Athens County Pepe Weces C. Woorwomrrn CABLE Elmer Golden Can M. I. Seward Republican Imary Juns McLavvonlay A. J. Crawford Pri S. B. Holl Messexcen J. E. Carpenter Ireland J. Emil Blunden Pocrener Cencinnati Lydia Blunden Clara Copeland New England Bernice McCune Charles Harrison Marietta Daniel Fleming Joe Watterford A. M. Lewis Z. L. Henry R. V. King Chesterhill Jay Wilder New Lexingen Charles and James Cray Guysville Charles Cray T. E. Clark G. Tinker William Morris Pennsville Clarence Henderson Noan Linscott L. N. Woodruff E. D. Sayre Hedges Delaware Bessie Owens L. Henry William Johnson A. T. Huber New Plymouth Charles Frank McCune Ena Masonic Lodge Heber H. Henry G. W. Marks Portland Oregon H. A. Beasley Emma Patterson J. H. Stoughton George Wall Mound Hill Sunay Fred Joy G. E. Clark A. A. Patterson Silas Tinker Carl Tinker Canaanville George Hramer Grace D. B. Webster Scott Bernice Dorr Myrtle Webster Fritz Fisher Homer Atkinson Frank Wolfe Fred Diles Zaleski Sarah Haislett Artle Webster Tom Shipley Henry Bean H. H. Wickham Lucy Halbirt Kate Hoisington Lon George Shellart Steubenville John Haislet Gertarde Tucker John Hamilton Henry Cone Ida Barch South Canaan Jack Canninghame H. M. Webster Here Mise Lenoverd Panday Alice Jordan Marchmans Wv. L. Barch Dana Poston Miss Martin Catler F. ©. Webster Jap. Pennall George Crawford John Marshfield Gortarde Swaim Bessie Dowler Nelsonville Frank Townsend Hiram A. Cooley Cooley Louise Boden State Hospital Otis Altoona Olah McVey McArthur Penrod Mineral Pake Louise St. Louis Rs. Delmar Norris Norris Stewart Ae McMillan Margaret Sant. W. A. Thomas Eva Norris Pike Valley Violet Seaman Judson J. Carleton Kingsbury A. Copeland Orev Bouquard Chicago Dell Jeffers M.E Jerseyville L. W. Roberts Il Ator Jerseyvile John Kelley Soldiers Daisy Caffrey Grahams Wm. Roberts Fred Fince Edward Creamner Armitage Neil Callums Ryta Dalt A. C Florence Burson Albany Elizabeth Prudent Thos. Phillips Shade Christian Church Kate Mulligan Stella Ave Asylum Gate D. A H. Moore Millfield Oxfords Booth Kid Louis W.H. Brown Robert Mauck Cheshire Sam. Sommers Our Mergh Bobey Bat Mens’ and Boys Dren Senate Lawrence-Worstell Building Athens, Ohio
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