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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
3
W P Elliott writes in The Messenger praising the Athens county Poultry Association idea. He argues poultry can yield $1.00 to $2.00 per hen yearly with better feeding, incubation, and breeding. He urges farmers to organize, share methods, and push county fair support to advance the poultry industry.
The Board of County Examiners announced the successful candidates from the recent Boxwell and teachers examinations. Lists include first second and third Boxwell groups with names such as Trimble Otis Johnson Grace McGee Madge Lewis Helen Eddy Bessie Tinker and many more across Athens Troy York Rome Canaan Dover Carthage Waterloo Alexander Ames Lodi Meigs shown. Teachers exam success spans One Year Two Years and Three Years categories with numerous entrants.
The funeral for Thomas J Morris will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Morris home on West State Street. Rev Earl R Slutz will conduct the services. Interment will follow in the new cemetery.
Pleasanton May 20 Mr Jesse F Carroll aged 83 died at his daughter Mrs William Gilkeys home Sunday morning about 4 oclock His home is Baker Settlement Funeral will be Tuesday at 1 PM in the M E church conducted by Rev Wood and Rev Sherwood Interment in Union cemetery
A local ad promotes Vinol cod liver preparation as a top strength creator for convalescents. It claims Vinol improves digestion, appetite, sleep, blood quality, and overall vigor by retaining cod liver oil elements while removing useless oil and adding iron, guaranteed by McKee's Drug Store.
Fastidious women regard Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as essential for feminine hygiene and local treatment. The product claims cleansing germicidal deodorizing and healing qualities with free samples offered. Address The R Paxton Co Boston Mass.
Allen V M Courtney, 80, prominent Dover township farmer, died Monday afternoon near the Plains after a stroke. Born October 22, 1828, he served in the Civil War and postwar farming. unmarried with two sisters, he was a Master Mason and Methodist church member. Burial at the church cemetery follows services Thursday at 10 o'clock.
The Poultry Association renamed itself the Southern Ohio Poultry Association after a large turnout at a Commercial Club meeting. Directors named L G Carey P G Mohler and L C Horner. A joint setup with the Athens County Fair Board for an Aug 12 13 14 exhibit was approved and a judge to pass on birds will be selected later.
An infant daughter born to Mr and Mrs Harley Downard on Riverside Friday morning died Friday evening. The infant was buried at Marshfield Saturday while Mrs Downard is getting along nicely.
Theodore Chapman aged 33 of Nelsonville to wed Miss Vesta Newsom aged 25 of Nelsonville. Oscar L. Howard a 23 year old banker of Sykesville Pennsylvania to wed Miss Jennie Mae Jolly age 20 of Albany.
Dan Mills holds the contract for paving Cemetery street from West Union street to the B and O tracks and expects completion in about three weeks.
Mrs Edwin Tausch entertained with a Saturday afternoon reception at her home on May avenue. Nearly 100 ladies attended and were greeted by Mrs James P Wood Jr Assistants included Mrs A B Price Mrs S M Hudson Miss Blanch Howe Miss Edith Jones Miss Clare Humphrey and Miss Mary Simon. The home featured abundant wildflowers and a two course luncheon was served.
In common pleas court Judge Wood presided. George Rowe pleaded guilty to burglary and was sentenced to Mansfield State Reformatory. John Clarke also pleaded guilty and received a three year term. Other cases include a $5,977.45 judgment against Primrose and a May 25 trial date for Bennie Johnson.
An advertisement warns mothers of hidden dangers in sore throat and urges immediate treatment with Tonsiline. It claims throat cures must address the seat of the ailment and touts Tonsiline as fast safe and effective with a single dose at first signs. The copy emphasizes prevention of croup quinsy tonsillitis or diphtheria and uses sales language about bottle size and a necked fellow image.
Ohio took the lead in a slugging contest and defeated Kenyon 11 to 4 on Saturday as showers left the grounds fair with few soft spots. Gilder fanned six despite fatigue from the day before while Guilum made a third base play and Kaler executed an unassisted double.
Mrs Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland states her two year old daughter Catherine has used Chamberlains Cough Remedy since two months old for colds. She also recovered from a dreadful cold after using the remedy. For sale by W H McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
The list names Anderson, A. Bassett, F. P. Brannan, J. C. Bean and others as claimants for the above wills. The unclaimed wills will be sent to the Dead-Letter Office on June 3, 1907. John Finsterwald, P. M.
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