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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

6

Permits Granted in Athens Area Marriages

Probate Judge Lynch issued licenses to multiple couples in Athens area. Entries include Walter Gillespie 56 a miner of Imbie and Mary Snyder 59 of Clouster, both previously married. Eugene Carney 20 farmer and Pama Dalley 17 of Athens. Thomas Cobb 58 miner and Mar Daugherty 47 of Holter. Wolf 68 farmer of Nelville and Leda Hughson 16 of Glouster. Anthony J. Gajewaki 22 and Anna V. Klennahekey 19 of Toehtel. Fred Woodruff 22 lineman and Finn Oxley 19. Charles Pireinic 29 foreman of Colavabus and Della Plaeck 6 of Athene.

Lynch Bey Anni Athens Walter Gillespie Miner Imbie Mary Snyder Clouster Eugene Carney Farmer Pama Dalley Thomas Cobb Mar Daugherty Holter Ee ¥. Wolf Nelville Leda Hughson Anthony J. Gajewaki Anna V. Klennahekey Toehtel Fred Woodruff Lineman Finn Oxley Charlies Pireinic Foreman Colavabus Della Plaeck Athene

Amesville Citizens React to Election Results and Local Notes

In Amesville the community discusses the acceptance of election outcomes amid mixed feelings. The notice mentions a female post office situation and several residents traveling or moving, with social events, work shifts, and school achievements noted. A Hallowe'en party and local visits are described along with pupil commendations in October.

Ruskin and Chess Interest Revealed by Sellers

A few sellers reveal Ruskin loved chess and often visited Maeskelvne where he once played a game with a player known as Psycho. The note hints at the writer’s memory of Tie as a constant visitor and occasional participant in matches.

Ruskin Tie Maeskelvne Peroneal

Mr. George Baker Returns From Brief Visit

Mr. George Baker came back Sundays from a short visit at his parc in Zanesville.

George Baker Parc Zanesville

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Update

Notice to teachers states examinations occur on the Great Saturday of each month unless it is a legal holiday. If so, the exam moves to the following Saturday. Boxwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and on the second Saturday in May. Q. C. Jackson, Clerk.

Q. C. Jackson Denver Colorado Sprts Pueblo Col American Federation Athens Albeo Arizona British Columbia Califhia Idaho Mexico Montana Nevad New Mexico Oregon

Athens Jackson County party to hear Madame Chaminade in Parkersburg

A group from Athens and Jackson County plans to travel to Parkersburg tonight to hear the renowned French composer and pianist Madame Cecile Chaminade and her accompanying artists in a program of her own works at the Camden Theater. The party includes Prof James Pryor McVey Mina Minnie Duckler Mise Edith Jones and Mins Nelie Van Voorhes from the college of music faculty along with several local music teachers and pupils.

Athens Jackson County Parkersburg Madame Cecile Chaminade Camden Theater James Pryor McVey Mina Minnie Duckler Mise Edith Jones Mins Nelie van Voorhes The College of Music Hf. B. Robbins Wellston Mise Laura Hailey Ilamden Misa Fay Smith Stewart Mary Chappelear Planch Danford Louise Higgins Claire Mc Kinatry Clare Carpenter Ress Drices Virgene Henry PF. W. Bush Oral Myers This City

Stedman Plans 1912 Bryan Victory With Ballot Box Scheme

F C Stedman of Stedman Wholesale Grocery proposes a plan to elect Bryan in 1912 by modifying election laws and using a ballot box as a modern mourners bench to secure votes from converts before harvest votes. The idea aims to trigger a Democratic landslide if adopted.

Stedman F.C. Stedman Wholesale Bryan Hervest Mr. Stedman Treaven Ryan

Merger Formed for Lorain Coal and Dock Co

Judge Wildermuth filed articles of incorporation in Columbus for Lorain Coal and Dock with $9 million common stock. Incorporators from Cleveland include Towles Buckley Russ Clevanger and Holden. Merger of Jorahh Deck and Johnson Mining controls 18,000 acres in Belmont and Athens counties.

Coal and Dock Columbus Cleveland Department of State Lorain Coal and Dock Company Towles M. al. Buckley Charles M. Russ A. B. Clevanger Gurden FP Holden Jorahh Deck Company Johnson Coal Mining Company Belmont Athena

Weasels Outpace Water With Equal Power

A study shows weasels swim faster than expected given the same power input as other small mammals. Researchers note sleek bodies and efficient strokes reduce drag and boost propulsion in aquatic environments.

Perry County Democrats sweep local elections in 193? coverage

In New Lexington Perry County Ohio the grand jury convened while election results show Democrats winning key posts. M C Welling of San Toy elected Representative. James V. Hlyns Probate Judge. J W Holden Sheriff. G I Rodgers Treasurer. J Drake Auditor. W Baird Recorder. John L Haffley Surveyor. Republicans win two commissioners and the infirmary board remains Republican. Taft carried Perry County. Sears and Douglas figures noted.

New Lexington Perry County Tom O. Crossan James V. Kvens Congo M. C. Welling San Toy James V. Ilyins Gredley Sherif John W. Holden Jew T. Drake Corning Geo Rodgers Red W. Baird Junction City John L. Haffley Shawnee Bomeratt Pred Axime Battelle Rowers Crookaville Yanger New Laesington Kiener Masahala Inirmary Athens County Chauncey Wesley Welling Welling Martin New Shaiteville Congress Taft Perry Couity Harris Douglas Sears Gcouwnts Sucevaser Ahert Josnekl Wille Merry Athens

Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription Advertised

An old advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery as a potent alterative and tonic, claiming it purifies mucous linings from nasal passages to bowels and aids recovery from fatigue. It promotes Favorite Prescription as a strengthening nervine, supports female health, and mentions non alcoholic glyceric extracts.

Pierce Lake We sWanack

Football squad honors coach at oyster supper

Coach Tige McFarland hosted an oyster supper at Watkins restaurant for the football squad after their victory over Mt Union. The event featured speeches by Captain Jones and McFarland, with jokes and toasts from Harris of The Messenger as a guest.

McFarland Watkins Mt. Union Mt Union Ohio Lilly Watkins Atyle Jones Wea I Harris

Marshfield Social Timelines Report Local Visits

Marshfield notes list visits from G W Daffey of Athens and P L Shannon of Athens. Mr and Mrs John P Emish spent Sunday at Mineral visiting C V Hester and family. Rev J G Tedrick host to Me and Mrs Wolfe of Jacksonville. Mrs T R Hamilton of Athens visited Saturday. Miss Dasa Nanna visiting sister Mrs Edison Kyle in Athens this week. William Everhart of this place was

Ashe Ion Jin A. Dille Manafield Cincinnati Jae North Fleming Addition Jerry Conant Conant T. T. Blair Marion W. Potia Chi B. A Harrt Owen Washington Ye ‘Pk Press Company Marietta Mra Votorte Misa Myrtie Mr. Harveyer Braddock Muerhone Alexander Linccott Lilele Behoo Chesterhill High Satuday Grant Johnson Torch Srs Mahala Wooley W. C. Welle Columbus F. P. Ames Rockland W. R. Goddard Misars Goddard Brother John Bates Colter Cutler Ames One Hessie Donaldson Coldie Heid Virzene Moore Jennie Mathews Ethel Mathews Mildred Inman Kathryn Gibson Beatrice Quinn Susen Noenaldson Cheater Inman Leon Hoisington Elaa Linscott Wade Mathews Carl Mathews Ellis Hoisington Willir Henry Clyde Walter Archie Quinn Fred Roberts Lert Roberts Augusta M. Goddard Peaches G. W. Daffey Athens P. L. Shannon John P. Emish Mineral C. V. Hester Mrs. Wolfe Jacksonville J. G. Tedrick Edward Coleman Knox T. R. Hamilton Dasa Nanna Edison Kyle S. J. H. Boden Marshfield William Everhart

Mind Your Business Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad

An old advertisement urges readers to use Dr. King’s New Life Pills to ward off biliousness malaria and jaundice. It claims the product helps keep liver and bowel trouble away and invites customers to visit Me Kieo's dog store.

Dr. King Kieo

Deavertown Votes Dry. Muskingum County Anticipates Result

In Zanesville Ohio on a dry Saturday 55 votes were cast with 50 for dry. Muskingum County may go dry on November 16. Rumor says Benator LR Jone, declared defeated, will contest the election. Rose claims illegal voting in Athens and Washington counties threatening Washington county outcome.

Zanesville Deavertown Muskingum Benator LR Jone Rose Ilegal Athens Washington Rose Contrete Washington County Jamies Jaycee Congress Wien

Cameron returns to work after broken foot incident

W. A. Cameron ends a two week layoff caused by a heavy folding bed that collapsed on his foot and resumes his duties at work.

W. A. Cameron

Grand Jury Opens Last Session with Many Witnesses Subpoenaed

The grand jury began a session at 1 PM after a week’s recess with many witnesses arriving by noon trains. Over 250 witnesses remain to be examined and about 50 cases are to be reviewed, with several high interest matters expected. Public docket work and adjournment plans were noted for the common pleas court next week.

Common Pleas Court

Luabrig Miners Strike After Union Meeting

Miners at Luabrig mines walked out this morning after a union meeting. The dispute centers on coal pricing at Salvie and Marshfield, where workers pay $1.40 per ton for coal in carload lots. A strike was voted as Provident John Moore planned a later settlement date.

Luabrig Lohrig Coal Company Salvie and Marshfield John Moore Lukie Moore Laltfig

Dr King’s New Discovery Proved Best Cure Says Panama Man

W V Henry of Panama Mo touts seven years of proof that Dr King’s New Discovery relieves coughs colds and chest lung ailments The world has thirty eight years of proof its benefits for coughs la grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption The remedy is sold at McKee’s drug store 10¢ and 1 00 with a trial bottle free

Dr. King W. V. Henry Panama McKee's

First Methodist Church Holds First Service in New Edifice

The official board and building committee met in the new church Monday night with Rev. F. M. Swinehart presiding. They adopted the music committee’s plan appointing Frank R. Speck as choir director, Hattie Blackburn as organist, and Mary Chappelear and Fred Feet as assistants. They also planned arrangements for dedicating the new church.

First Methodist Episcopal Church F. M. Swinehart Frank R. Speck Ehoir Hattie Plackburn Mary Chappelear Fred Feett

Goes West for Health

Walter W. Ward linotype operator of The Messenger will leave in late November for Reno Nevada to seek improved health. He has worked in Athens Lovap and London and is now located in London while his health improves.

Walter W. Ward Mersenant Reno Nev Ward Far West General Yous Hhis Health Bie Athens Lovap London

Doan's Kidney Pills Credited by Athens Resident

Mrs. D C Landsg of Athens Ohio reports relief after using three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. She suffered kidney pain, back ache, heart palpitations and dizziness before finding improvement and says she would recommend the remedy. Sold by Lindenerson drug store and other dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Athens Dean D. C. Landsg Stmaon Avenue Ohio Lienderson Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Farmers Ban Hunting Across Indiana Areas

Hundreds of farmers in Indiana agree to forbid hunting this season due to extreme drought. Discharging guns could spark wildfires on dry fields and forests, prompting widespread notices to keep hunters off farms. Similar actions unfold in Ohio with farmers in Athens county and others discussing restrictions as quail and rabbit laws take effect on November 16.

Indiana Matty Ohio Athens County

Local Option Vote Seen as Close in Tuscarawas County

Dr. Joseph Clark of Columbus, a noted Sunday school worker, visits Athens after speaking in Tuscarawas County about the anti saloon cause. He says indications point to a warm and perhaps close local option election, addressing University students and meeting faculty.

Joseph Clark Columbus Athens Tuscarawas County Tuscarawas Clark

State mining commission prepares governor report

The state mining commission is drafting its report to the governor after inspecting every mining district in the state. It has held hearings with operators miners and deputy inspectors of mines to reconcile differences over new laws and aims to produce a report that commands general assembly attention.

State Mining Commission Sige Metters Spiter General Assembly

Palmer couple welcome seven-pound daughter

Mr and Mrs Albert Ballenger of Palmer Street announce the birth of a seven-pound daughter born recently. The happy couple are proud parents and invite friends and relatives to share in their joy.

Albert Ballenger Palmer Street

Beegan Voihi for Presidents Beegan Voihi for Presidents

Dr. E. M. Bean a longtime Athens county physician who lived in Pleasant for nearly thirty five years is described as a fervent voter with a lifelong record of presidential participation. Born April 28 1820 he first voted for Harrison in 1841 and has supported Taft in recent elections. Now in his 90s he enjoys good health and a peaceful retirement with a supportive family.

E. M. Bean Athens County Ovst Pleasanth Vinson West Uni Harrison Taft

Supreme Court Reviews Coeducation Case From Kentucky

Nov. 9 report outlines the case B College vs the State of Kentucky. The Court weighs whether state law banning white and black children from attending the same school violates the U.S. Constitution. Proceedings focus on the legality of racial segregation in education at the state level.

Washington, D.C B College Kentucky Supreme Court of the

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