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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
3
Advertises over forty years of cures for stomach liver blood and skin ailments. Promotes Common Sense Medical Adviser 1000 pages with mail order booklet and a contact in Buffalo New York. Also touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation with neighbor testimonials.
Athens city council meets with Mayor Hedges and officials present. They approve a ten year gas contract at 15 cents per cubic foot for city hall and prison, review November receipts, and consider sidewalk projects on Mulberry and Lancaster streets. Squire Rose protests pole plastering and handbill spread, while plans to compel property owners to fund or construct sidewalks proceed.
For the first time in over a year the Hocking Valley railway asks operators to load foreign cars as shortages of its own equipment increase. Since last fall the line had met demand with its own cars but now foreign cars are being used to cover the need.
A discussion cites United States Geological Survey data suggesting one quarter of Alaska may hold coal resources. The report notes coal ranges from lignite to anthracite, with exploration ongoing in Cape Lisburne Angasland and Chignik regions and potential gold and copper prospects along the Behring Sea coast and Alaska Peninsula.
The cooler pattern boosts coal demand and orders rise as drivers shift to foreign cars due to shortages. Operators note heavy rush orders for domestic and steam grades, with several large firms pricing winter orders. A steady rise in fine coal demand is expected, and suppliers anticipate adequate output.
United States Geological Survey field parties have completed five months of surveys in Alaska and are returning to Washington. W. W. Atwood and J. M. Rakin lead crews on the Alaska Peninsula and Unga Island, mapping topography and geology and examining mines and mineral prospects. They note gold-bearing quartz ledges near Unga village and the Apollo mine, now reopened with a 10 stamp mill, while Sitka mine work continues.
Nelsonville Ohio November 6 The Y M C A run boys election drew larger interest than expected with boys buying their judges clerks challengers and inspectors. Local business leaders urged similar men’s elections to spur wiser voting and civic involvement. A Sisson family orchestra provided music as results were read late at night. The association plans Sunday meetings at 2 pm and a follow up discussion on local issues led by Secretary J G Percy and chaired by A R Dean.
The notice invites all men to attend the regular service next Sunday at 3 o clock and recalls a boys meeting held last Sunday. The boys meet every Sunday at 2 o clock, and attendance was good. Every boy in Nelsonville is welcome.
Chauncey visitor T Beverage called on local business associates today. Miss Maude Nice of Cutler visited relatives this week. Mrs. McClure of Harrisonville spent Sunday with her father N. E. McClure. Beasie Bobo of Columbus visited her parents E. and Mrs. Creighton this week. H. O. Albaugh and daughter Ella visited daughter Fannie Bobo. Pearl Six visited her parents in Carbondale this week. Edison Kyle returned to Athens after visiting here. Lowie Partlow spent Sunday with Frances Hoodlet. KK Wilson was a business caller in Athens Wednesday.
The funeral for Dr. George H. Bean was held at 10 20 a m Friday from the family home in Rutland with Rev Bevina of the M E church officiating. Six brother physicians served as pallbearers including Dr Stewart Dr Philsen Dr Lee Dr Sisson Dr Parker and Dr Hariinger. Athens friends and relatives attending included Dr H McDougall Mrs S F Hooper Mrs Emma D Pierce Mr and Mrs Barney Bennett Mr and Mrs A H Wood gard and daughter Cora Mr and Mrs Thomas Edmundson Mrs J M Roush Mr and Mrs Arthur Falloon Isiah Crouch Charles McKinstry and D A RK McKinstry.
Lawrence Reich accused C M Henley of swindling $2600 by claiming Tennessee Variegated Marble Co owned unpaid lands and machinery near Friendsville. Henley released on $1000 bond to appear before the grand jury. bondsmen listed. case proceeds from Myor Wells court to Probate Judge Lynch.
The friends of 8 W Landis learn he is building a family residence on Stimpson avenue near his father's home. Landis plans to live in Columbus but will rent the new house here, with completion expected in the next few days.
Pigeons in Madison Square have increased in numbers and boldness, fluttering around people with oats or crumbs as if to rival the famous St. Mark's Square in Venice.
German manufacturers announce a new alloy called magnasium that blends aluminum with magnesium to reduce softness. They claim the alloy will soon supersede pure aluminum in use, signaling a major advance in metal technology.
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long standing remedy for female ailments. It claims it has helped thousands with displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities backache and other symptoms and invites women to write for advice at Lynn.
Representatives of the Hocking Valley Coal Operators' association met with state and district officials of the United Mine Workers of America at Frank Brooker's offices to settle questions about working conditions in several Hocking district mines. The conference lasted most of the day with some issues deferred to Friday for consideration.
For fifteen years A F Hardy of Wilton Maine has used Bucklen's Arnica Drive on sores ulcers burns and wounds with no failure and credits it with saving doctor bills. A bottle costs 25 cents at McKee's drug store.
Hon D W Williams editor of the Jackson Standard Journal was elected state senator Tuesday. He is a graduate of Ohblo University and a nephew of Prof D J Evans of the university faculty. The many friends of Mr Williame here will be pleased to learn of his success.
Mrs. L Whiteacre of Buffalo New York testifies that the Thomsns Selectric O8 is the best remedy for the often fatal disease croup. She notes it has been used with success in her family for eight years.
George Woodruff files a common pleas suit for damages of 5000 against Benjamin F. Knowlton alleging that Knowlton caused the breakdown of his home by criminal intimacy with Fannie Woodruff wife of the plaintiff. All parties reside in Albany and Athens county. The acts are said to have occurred in Albany as late as November 3. Woodruff seeks judgment and damages for shame and dishonor.
The report from the Department summarizes sowing and prospects for 1909 across townships. Wheat area reduced to 1,886,060 acres with 78 percent sown this fall, alfalfa at 12,763 acres, rye 68,184 acres, and potatoes planted at 115,584 acres. Corn and barley outlooks are noted with modest rot damage and lower yields overall.
The movement from wet to four local option towns passed with notable quiet. Saloon men report large whiskey sales before the dry period, now set for three years, while Ely Donaldson opens new rooms in Lancaster and runs a bustling land-office operation.
December 5 is the wedding date for Margaret Louige Welle and Tiffin Gilmore to be quietly solemnized at the home of the bride’s father A. T. Spees at 95 West Third Avenue in Columbus. Gilmore, a former Athens resident, has a wide circle of friends in the area.
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