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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
3
The description touts eastern Oregon and Washington soils as fertile with abundant crops and urges travel to these areas. Utah Pacific announces Round Trip Homeseekers' Exclusion rates from Missouri River with dates May 19, June and 16.
In Athens County Ohio the probate court hears the estate of Rachel Peyton with Linda Johnson Waller and Noah Peyton named as residents unknown. William Waller petitions April 8 1908 for sale of Lot 664 in Golaster village to pay debts. defendants must answer by June 13 1908 or judgment. Also notice of appointment for Joseph C Thompson estate with administrator rt Thompson and attorney D Hopkins dated May 15 1903. May 21 to June 4.
Seven lots on Stela Avenue opposite Asylum gate offered at 300 each during May. After May price advanced. Also a three room house and lot just finished a four room house. Will sell on installment plan. May 21.
Elder Parker of Athens held meetings at Orange church Saturday night and Sunday night. C. D. Bentz and family of Luhrig returned home after three weeks visiting relatives. Dr. J. J. Stout of Luhbrig visits his brother here. Mrs. A. A. Person aids her brother J. E. Guthrie who is seriously ill with typhoid fever. A daughter was born to Jessie Baker and wife.
George Bolin hauls hay for D. B. Bolin agent of Harry Roach as farmers report good times. Mortgaged property liquidated after twenty one years. Pearl Wood of New Floodwood and family visited. Grant Bolin headed to Buffalo with fat sheep. Lant Reeves Ira Haning and Jim Riley haul telephone polls to Albany from Wharley Dickson’s farm. Lewis Oberholzer and wife visited Samuel Vorhes family Hebb_value. Mrs. William Irwin of Albany visited G. F. Robinsons. Rev F M Hurley and Mrs Hurley with Ad Oxley and Hooper sisters traveled from White Oak after conference. Frank Lowther trip to Gallia County. Worley Dickson hosted Celia and Charles Reasner of Stark County Ind.
Miss Bertha Carville returns to Wheel ing from a visit to her mother Mrs Hayden. Miss Ethel Dunfee teaching near New England spent days at home. Mrs Wm Baker from an excursion to her old home heads to Portsmouth for the summer. Miss Mary A Stone teaching in Belpre returns home for a few days. Miss Maggie Griffin visiting Mrs Stone at Hockingport will be home for a few days. Mrs E Ruth of Hockingport visits her niece Mrs Edson Bailey. Perry Fox, recently in West Virginia, comes home to stay awhile. Miss Ettie Dunfee returns home from Coolville for several days.
Robert Copeland visited his sister Mrs Martin in Marietta. Louise Hill returned to Lancaster after visiting her parents. Nora Adrian joined her husband at Oberlin after a week with relatives at Sharon. Mrs Car Copeland visited a faith doctor in Middleport. Mr Dalton suffered a logging accident when his team horses were thrown injuring one horse. Albert Starlin, long nursing the sick at Athens, has returned home.
Old lady Pennybacker’s health declines while Mrs. Evans visits Prakersburg. Capt Hod Knowles’ house sustained considerable damage before firefighters stopped the blaze. Mr and Mrs Manchmeyer from Washington visited Mr A Wells. Jason Curtis and family stayed with sister Lettia Dutton. Quarterly meeting at this place June 21 and 22.
Miss Bertha Tuttle of Silver Ridge visited nearby friends over Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Flora Meighen spent last week with her parents at Pratts Fork. There will be a quarterly meeting at Garden on June 6 and 7 conducted by Elder Bishop. John Gosset and Mrs Mary Barger were married recently at the home of her son Elias Dart.
Miss Bertha Carville left for Wheeling after a several week stay with sister Mrs. Gillilan. Mrs. G W Dewees and children Howard and Mable visit Reno in Washington county. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson of Athens visit Mrs. Anderson's parents the Gillilans. Miss Grace Fox of Marietta visits relatives here.
The article notes drought relief from Thursday’s rain renews farm activity as farmers prepare fields for corn. Memorial services were held Sunday in Jerseyville. a new rural delivery route will begin around July 1. Local residents, including H. T. Mulligan, Mrs. Mulligan, Grandma Evans, L. W. Roberts, and Woodmen members, are mentioned with social visits and community events.
The seven year old Freda Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Hill of Floodwood was brought to Athens last Wednesday for funeral services and burial at Clark's Chapel. Rev L G Matheny conducted the rites.
Funeral services for A. W. Moore were held Thursday at the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Hebbardsville, conducted by J. H. Kirkpatrick. Moore, 73, died of dropsy. interment followed in the local cemetery.
Not Called For. The following is the list of letters remaining uncalled for at the war at Athens Ohio Monday Seeakee Frank Black John T Finkman J C Gillian Dr Nel son Jeff Price J C Perk Wm White Jack Wimner Alving Persons calling for the above will please say they were advertised D Gist Postmaster
Mrs. Mary E. Wolf of Ames township appeared before Judge Lynch on the lunacy charge and was committed to the state hospital. An earlier inmate, she is described as prone to violence, wandering, and writing threatening letters while buying goods indiscriminately.
A man named James Culet suffered twenty years of rheumatism and kidney trouble seeking doctors and medicines. After trying Dodd's Kidney Pills, he used 42 boxes and reports his symptoms entirely gone and feels like a new man. He highly recommends the pills for rheumatism and kidney problems.
Joseph Kintz, a worker on the new building at the Athens state hospital, was arrested Friday for assault on James Sharp, a water carrier for the men. Sharp testified that after a verbal exchange Kintz grabbed him, threw him against a wall, bruised him, and broke his nose. A warrant was served Friday evening. Kintz was fined five dollars and costs after appearing before Mayor Logan.
Marshfield Ohio May 24 1903 conveys a Resolution of Respect for Georgie Francis a faithful member of Charity Conclave No 8 Hejtasophs noting his interest in the order and his contribution to the society The charter is placed in mourning for 30 days and copies are sent to two county papers and to the family.
Mrs Eliza Fuller died in Glouster on Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs G M Gardner after a long illness of old age. She was eighty three. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Gardner home conducted by Rev F R Crooks. Interment followed in Chauncey. She was widow of the late Dr R N Fuller of Millfield and had lived with her daughter Mrs Gardner for two years. Attending at the funeral were relatives from Toledo Columbus Millfield Athens and others including J R Fuller family and Mrs Hastings and Mrs Woodworth.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union will celebrate flower mission day at its regular meeting next Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Isabella Kurtz. Exercises begin at two o'clock and all women are invited.
Via the K. and M. Ry. fare one dollar to Columbus and return on Sunday May 31 on a special train. See hand bills or Gallon agents for full particulars.
A $21,000 check fluttered from a car window in New Jersey, drawing unusual attention in a state dominated by large trusts. No further details are provided in the readable text.
The Boston press reported the Common to be sown with rye and a city resident urged adding a mint border for convenience, reflecting civic garden ideas and local urbanism.
We offer 52 cents for best grade ties and 23 cents for second ties whether saved or own. Hocking Valley tracks handle cash payments. Call on J J Snider and partners for details.
Copy of the 1902 Ohio joint resolution proposing to amend the constitution to authorize state and local taxation, enumerate exemptions for certain properties, and set election wording. Signed by Speaker McKinnon and Senate President Nippert with certification by Secretary Laylin.
A 1902 joint resolution from the Ohio General Assembly proposes amending Section 2 Article 11 to adjust county representation by population. It details ballot phrasing for Yes and No votes and is certified by state officials as a true copy from the original rolls.
Ohio voters are urged to decide on a constitutional amendment in November 1603 to add single liability for state corporations. The measure specifies ballot wording For single liability amendment or Against single liability amendment. Legislative leaders McKixwon and Caneda certify.
An advertisement promotes DeWits Little Early Risers as effective pills for curing constipation biliousness and liver troubles by stimulating secretions and gently moving the bowels. The copy claims continued use removes the cause and prevents recurrence. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The public is invited to contact Ohio Central Lines agents for excursion rates routes times and travel information. If convenient to call, or write to Outon Houk General Pass Agent Toledo Ohio for prompt notices.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Peng Gee and Pia Street, with reference to Esprens offices and an office location in Woodworth. The text is incomplete but locates an administrative matter at a street address and mentions offices.
Official certification of a state action adopted May 2 1902 cites Governor veto proceedings and Senate President affiliations. The secretary affirms the document as a true copy of the original on file in Columbus with the date noted as April 27 1903.
The document details a proposed Ohio constitutional amendment to classify cities into three classes by population and to limit their powers. It describes ballot wording for supporters and opponents, the effective date, and cites official attestations by state officials with dates in 1902 and 1903.
Notice from the board of examiners listing examination months and test dates. Repeats irregular schedule with several months and Saturdays mentioned. Maurice M Bryson, clerk, signs the order.
Mr Joseph Pominville of Stillwater Minnesota after spending over 2000 with top doctors for stomach trouble found relief on advice from his druggist Alex Richard who recommended Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He reports trouble with indigestion bad taste lack of appetite and constipation eased and he is now well. McKees Drug Store offers the tablets at per box.
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