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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1906

Page

8

Buckeye State News Roundup Leads to Chadwick Disclosures

Boston reports a settlement in the Rankin versus Newton suit over a $10 000 note tied to Mrs Cassie Chadwick with Newton paying 4190. Washington notes US Supreme Court argument over Ohio State Bank Canton case constitutionality. Also: Gertrude Baker named librarian for Honolulu government library. Fetzer dies in Cleveland. Erie Firemen vote to strike. Chardon reports heavy snow delaying trains and damaging lines.

Chadwick Boston George C. Rankin Washington Citizens’ National Bank Oberlin B. Newton Brookline Cassie Chadwick United States Newton Oberlin Bank Supreme Court of the United States State Bank Canton Ohio

Incendiary Fire Inquiry Leads to Grand Jury in Williams County

Bryan Ohio November 15 State Fire Marshal Creamer and Deputy Marshal Fox push an inquiry before the grand jury into Williams county arsons. They bring prisoner Freeman Mary from Indiana held in Findlay for arson accused of burning the home of his brother George Ury during a visit. Breabenville reports Charles Buccini arrested by Pittsburgh police on murder suspicions in the Henry F. Smith case and linked to the Peter Entrearas killing with possible Montreal murder charge.

Bryan, C Breabenville Charles Buccini Pittsburg Henry F. Smith Newspaper Dures Peter Entreas Buccini Buccini Fia Montreal

Governor Harris Sick. Independent oil fight in Ohio

Governor Harris is confined to his Hartman hotel room with a severe cold and has canceled engagements in Lima and with the Commission on hospital plans for crippled children. Independent oil operators in Lima will join the Standard in opposing Attorney General Bilis and plan a political force at the state capital. The column also notes a Texas doctor urging tuberculosis legislation and a Madrid debate over Spain's church state separation, with King Alfonso under liberal pressure.

Columbus Harris Hartman Hotel Lima Perators Standard Bilis Spain Madrid Chamber of Deputies Count Romanones Senor Maura Alfonso Senor Maure

Train cuts down C and O switchman at Russell

Ironton Ohio reports William Anderson a Chesapeake and Ohio switchman was decapitated by a speeding train at Russell Kentucky. The accident occurred mid November with authorities investigating the fatality.

Ironton, O William Anderson Chesapeake and Ohio Russell

Engagement Announced for Miss Florence Fluhart

The Dayton Daily News reports the engagement of Miss Florence Fluhart of Salem and Grand Avenues to Mr. L Dow Poston of Athens was announced at a luncheon. Poston is a coal business figure in Athens with many friends in Dayton. The wedding is planned for Easter in early Spring amid a season of social events.

Dayton Daily News Florence Fluhart Theodore Fluhart Salem Grand Avenues L. Dow Poston Athens Dayton

Methodist Minister Endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Reverend James A. Lewis of Milaca Minnesota testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has long been a reliable home treatment. He notes it works beyond manufacturer claims and is particularly effective for croup and whooping cough. Sold by W H McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.

James A. Lewis Milaca Minn M. E. Church Chamberlain W. H. McKee E. R. Lash Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio

Three Drunks Face Mayor in City Court

William Beddow of Canaanville was arrested by Chief Fin sterwald for drunkenness. He pled guilty before Mayor Day, fined 5 dollars plus costs 5.40, total 10.40, paid and released. William Kinder and George Doughty, miners from Luhrig, were arraigned on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges. Kinder fined 3 dollars plus costs 3.90, total 6.90. Doughty fined 5 dollars plus costs 5.40, total 10.40, both released after payment. Kinder was arrested by Officer Port, Doughty by Officer Mills and Sheriff Webster.

William Beddow Canaanville Finsterwald William Kinder George Doughty Luhrig Kinder Doughty Port Mills Webster

Wood couple observe wedding anniversary with dinner

Mr and Mrs J P Wood entertained eighteen friends at their University Terrace home for a six oclock dinner to mark the couple s wedding anniversary. The gathering was described as a most enjoyable evening.

Mrs. J. P. Wood Wood University Terrace Mrs. Wood

Grand Jury Returns Fourteen True Bills

The November term grand jury returned fourteen true bills including Ernest Donley for abandoning a minor child and David Woody for shooting with intent to wound. Others named: Charles Silva and Catherine Wilkes for larceny, Edward Stewart for abandoning a minor, Thomas Knight forgery, Pearl Nickerson horse stealing, Clyde Juniper and Frank Shoeman obstructing railroad tracks, Riley Norman assault. Six more indictments were kept secret until arrests. The jury examined 325 witnesses over five days with 32 cases. They urged jail walls be cemented to ten feet, flues repaired, and noted no provision to separate youth from adults. Arraignments set for Tuesday at 1 pm before Judge Wood. E. L. Eddy foreman.

Grand Common Pleas Court Ernest Donley David Woody Charles Silva Catherine Wilkes Edward Stewart Thomas Knight Pearl Nickerson Clyde Juniper Frank Shoeman Riley Norman

Jumbo Ballot Looms For Ohio Election In 1908

Historical note predicts a three foot long ballot in 1908 Ohio. Voters face 58 offices including president, governor, Supreme Court justices, and many county posts. New nonpartisan school board ballot rules require random name placement and no straight-ticket voting.

Ohio United States Supreme Court Board of Public Works The Common Pleas Court

Mine Fatality Details Elmer Weed Killed by Slate Fall

Elmer Weed aged 23 and single died after slate fell in the Hocking Mining company mine at Carbondale Monday afternoon. Weed resided near Hope Station and was boarding at Carbondale. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Asbury church.

Elmer Weed Hocking Mining Company Carbondale Weed Hope’s Station Asbury Church

Reliable Croup Remedy Endorsed by Michigan Mother

Mrs S Rosinthal of Turner Michigan praises Chamberlain's Cough Medicine as the only remedy for croup after years of use for herself and children. For sale by W H McKee B R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.

S. Rosinthal Turner, Michigan W. H. McKee B. R. Lash Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Ohio State University Repairs Fire Damaged Lab

Columbus notice reports the state emergency board approving $35,883 for emergencies after a Tuesday session. Ohio State University receives $12,000 for chemical laboratory repairs damaged by fire, and $7,000 is allotted to complete the heating plant at Ohio University Athens.

Columbus State Emergency Board Ohio State University Chemical Laboratory Ohio University Athens

Nelsonville Couple United in Marriage at Local Church

Miss Lucille Cable of Nelsonville and Pearl M. Chidester of Pittsburg were married at the Christian church parsonage by Rev. Mr. Lowe. The couple plans to reside in Pittsburg. The bride is a prominent Nelsonville social figure. the groom, a former University of Athens student, works as a salesman in a Pittsburg store, with his parents in Deenville.

Lucille Cable Nelsonville Pearl M. Chidester Pittsburg Christian Church Deanville Athens Chidester

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Heralded by Sufferer

Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with relieving biliousness and constipation. She says the tablets restore appetite and vitality after failures of pepsin preparations and laxatives. Sold by W H McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.

Chamberlain

First National Bank To Occupy Old Post Office

Glouster reports the newly organized First National Bank will open in December in the old post office building. Workmen repair the structure, install a new front and tile floor, and the bank has bought a safe and fixtures from Postmaster R S King who sold the building.

Glouster First National Bank Postoffice King

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Cures Long Cold

J. Urquhart of Zephyr Ontario describes a severe lingering cold last winter with a harsh dry cough. A local dealer recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and guaranteed it. One small bottle cured him and he praises the remedy as the best he has used. sold by W H McKee EB Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.

J. Urquhart Zephyr Ontario Chamberlain W. H. McKee EB. R. Lash Barton Drug Co Chauncey

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