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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
11
State crop report shows November conditions grim with 88 percent wheat sowing vs last year, corn at 73 percent condition, frost damage delaying maturing. Potato area up 3,000 acres but output down 9,585,391 bushels from last year. buckwheat 83 percent, hogs 95 percent.
A historical notice urges mothers to use Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for babies and children with coughs and colds. It claims the syrup tastes like maple sugar, contains no opiates, acts as a laxative, and helps move the bowels to drive the cold out, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
October coal mine fatalities push Chief Mine Inspector George Harrison to seek new state authority. Ten of sixteen Ohio miners died from roof falls or related accidents, with boiler explosions and vehicle crashes also listed. County totals show Athens Belmont Columbiana Coshocton Guernsey Hocking Vinton affected.
Miss Marguerite Dwinell and Mr. Samuel L. McCune were married at the Cutter home in Chillicothe before about 200 guests. The ceremony was by Dr. Hindman with Miss Margaret Steele as bridesmaid and Charleton Bleness as best man. After a two course dinner the couple left for Cincinnati and will reside on West State Street.
Charles A. Beasley aged 21 a miner and Mary E. Lones 21 both of R ens. Charles W. Hill 28 a miner and Willa S. Musgrave 23 both of Chauncey.
The name of W. R. Goddard of Athens county was drawn as a member of the petit juror for the next term of the United States court in Columbus, which opens December 2.
Announcements inform Athens residents of the marriage of Miss Mary Denman to Mr. John Hossler. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s mother’s home in Mansfield on Tuesday, November 5. The couple will reside in the city after December 1 at 26 North Congress Street. Mr. Hossler then will work with D Zenner Company.
Miss Minnie Hartnell and Mr. J Halliday Clin wed in an Episcopal ceremony at the Hartnell home in Coolville with 20 guests. Rev W H Boden officiated as bridesmaids and family hosted a dinner. The couple plans a four week eastward trip and will make Athens their home after January 1. Out of town guests included families from Beverly Water town Parkersburg and Athens.
Odol claims to soothe heartburn flatulence sour stomach belching nausea and general stomach troubles by aiding digestion. The ad urges use after meals for well being and states it is sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The Murphy Roller Flouring Mill at Guysville will be sold at public sale by the administrators of J. W. Murphy on Thursday November 21 1907. The premises are appraised at 6159 dollars. See Daily Messenger for complete description of premises.
A brief common pleas session heard two divorces and three new suits. Effie R. Lane was granted a divorce from Harry Lane. Mabel L. Brown was divorced from Guy Brown. Martha F. Palmer et al. sue Charles M. Clark for damages. Alma F. Robinett seeks divorce from John Robinett. Mary Perry vs Frank Tedrow claims $1000 damages after a bull broke into her enclosure injuring her. vet bills totaled $350.
Coolville clergyman Reverend Charles Keller preached his forevel comm on Sunday evening while preparing to move his family to Athens for at least a short stay. John Bin and family of Washington DC visit William Batch elder and mother. Halloween passes with a few children venturing out. Sick list includes Miss Norma Bingman Mrs Lizzie Bingman and John Hornsby Jr.
At Wolfs Plains H M Baker hosts guests including Mr and Mrs Andrew Barker with two children from Athens and Mrs Maria Tedrow of Nelsonville. Various locals visit relatives in Chauncey Nelsonville and Circle Hill as residents move to new homes and others recover from illness.
William Holt aged 23 of Newark Ohio and Della McGill aged 22 of Stewart request a marriage license permit.
Dr. E A Seecoy has relocated his medical office from the third floor of the Bank building to the Roach Building opposite the post office. The notice appears in the weekly issue dated 11 6 1.
Amesville Ohio November 8 Special While raising a smokestack at mine No 1 the jim pole brake fell toward G A Bridgeman of Columbus He tried to flee and tumbled into an air shaft breaking his collar bone and several ribs and likely internal injuries He was taken to Columbus this morning doctor Henry accompanying him
Emily Edwards aged 83 died Thursday morning at her daughter Mrs William Saitoh's home one mile north of Chauncey. Death came from infirmities of old age. Body taken to Newsom's undertaking Athens for burial in Barber country Virginia.
On Coolville Ridge late Wednesday, Ed Maxwell accidentally discharged a shotgun while chasing a rabbit. The load struck Guy Carpenter in both legs, penetrating deeply. Dr. Henry of Athens attended, and Carpenter rested easy with no serious effects anticipated.
Trial catarrh treatments are mailed free on request by Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. Tests prove the value of this scientific prescription. Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy is known to druggists and sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.
About six months in operation the Coolville Cooperative Creamery shows 45 daily patrons and two established milk routes with a Pittsburg market. J. J. Lorentz manages the creamery and R. J. Perkins oversees butter making. On October 1 the creamery paid patrons 691.48 beyond running expenses for the preceding month, signaling a solid market for local farmers’ cream.
Franklin County common pleas judges reach agreement barring any juror who drinks at recess noon or before court from serving. Only total abstainers will be seated on juries based on the new rule.
Fragmentary OCR yields a partial ad line for a product branded Rita from D and T. The readable phrase suggests a consumer item promotion but lacks clear product details.
Farmers report widespread illegal hunting of quail rabbits and squirrels with guns and ferrets, often near homes. Fear of retaliation keeps reports low though several farmers plan to name offenders. Open season begins November 15 and ends December 5, with dealers barred from handling game at any time.
West bound accommodation train to Chillicothe and Parkersburg will be added November 17. Existing trains keep schedule. new service departs Parkersburg at 6 45 am and arrives Chillicothe at 10 25 am. Return departs Chillicothe 3 25 pm arrives Parkersburg 7 00 pm.
A compact health note urges relief from indigestion and dyspepsia with KODOL. It warns that minor stomach upsets can worsen without action and promotes KODOL as a safe, prompt remedy available at Cline's Pharmacy.
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription promotes strength and nourishment for nursing and expectant mothers. It claims relief for diverse female symptoms and advertises allied products including Lotion Tablets and Antiseptic Suppositories, with pricing and a Buffalo address for free literature.
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