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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
3
Chauncey resident Fanny Lombard was granted a decree from Henry Lombard on adultery grounds. The case followed a Monday common pleas session that also heard church mortgage terms for Nelsonville and various assault and murder case updates.
An old line promotes Dean's Ointment promising instant itching relief and cures for piles eczema salt rheum tetter hives herpes and scabies available at any drug store.
The Ohio Supreme Court reaffirmed a prior ruling that the Aiken Dow tax increase from 50 to 1000 is constitutional. Bernard Wrede challenged the levy as unconstitutional, but the decision preserves county and state revenue. Brewers and saloonkeepers protested the higher tax and filed records for possible refunds if the ruling had gone the other way.
E T Rose of the grand lodge I O O F went to Chauncey to institute a Rebecca lodge. Nora B Kagy of Findlay and Emma M Bell of Columbus will assist. The Glouster lodge degree staff will perform the work. The new chapter starts with 43 members.
Clarence Humphrey attends Parkersburg High School events from Saturday through Monday, staying to observe activities and engage with staff and students.
New York reports Secretary Cortelyou telling merchants that hoarded money will return to channels of trade within 24 hours to boost business. Treasury data show money in circulation rose to 2.876 billion on November 1, boosted by government deposits and gold infusions. Early relief is anticipated as gold inflows continue and cash barriers fade.
Miss Isa Welch of Marietta spent days at home. Mrs Harrett Ladd visited her daughter Mrs Stella Tubs at Pratt's Fork. Rev Kreager conducts pro tracted meeting at the Baptist church. Alvin French and family moved to Landing last Saturday. William Linton and wife moved back to their farm. son Richard Linton moved into their former house. Mrs Martin Welch returned from Little Hocking. Mrs Maggie Montgomery of Stewart was guest of Mrs Nancy Brandeberry. Mrs Nancy Sutton of California was guest of William P Barrows and family. Miss Lillian Gruey, formerly in Pickaway county, is visiting her parents.
County commissioners will review last year’s deputy salaries and set an aggregate sum for the coming year to cover deputies assistants bookkeepers clerks and related staff. Most offices are expected to be self funding with the recorder’s office already self sustaining. Local society notes visitors births and upcoming events accompany the budget discussion.
An Athens resident describes kidney pain from heavy mining work and sleepless nights. After trying Doan's Kidney Pills, the miner reports strong improvement after four boxes and urges others in need of kidney relief to use the product, with Henderson-Crider's Drug Store as a local point of purchase.
An advertisement touts heavy impure blood causing a muddy complexion headaches and indigestion and claims Burdock Blood Bitters will enrich the blood, restore health, and improve vitality with a purer redness and strength.
Mr and Mrs W B Golden spent Sunday with W C Wells. Ray McCune and Clayton Carpenter recently stationed at Kent are home briefly. Jerry Conant moved his family to Big Run. Eldon Matthews moved into a Fleming addition house. Mr Matthews leaves Tuesday for Oklahoma and Texas for about a month.
An ad promoting Dean's Regu lats as a mild easy bowel treatment. One dose is claimed to cure habitual constipation and is priced at 25 cents a box with a note to ask a druggist for them.
Athens residents Mr. and Mrs. Levi Knowlton visited relatives here. Eldon Kenney and family from Shade Ohio spent time with his parents. Eli Oxley and wife from Meigs County were guests of Winfield Oxley. Rev Alkire of Shade visited locals. Melvin Kanney spent Sunday at his home Pleasanton. Miss Favs Elliott home from Ohio University for weekend. Miss Laura Parker returned home from Athens. Miss Mae Kenney from Ohio University visited her parents. Grange meeting failed to organize due to low turnout.
Mr and Mrs Orange Ruth and Mr and Mrs Marvey Shaw of South Canaan were guests of Mrs Poston. Parker Ross of Weston and Jacob McConkey joined Wm Tedrow and family Sunday. Lewis Hull visited Athens Saturday. Mrs Marquis called on Mr Laughlin and family in Athens. Mr and Mrs Robt McClain and Nellie visited Athens friends. Orestus Fulton and Miss Quiline Love announced their marriage at William Graham’s home Saturday. Mr and Mrs John Hawk hosted Amos Holland and family. John Kelley and Maude of Jerseyville spent Sunday with Mrs James Sams. Mrs C C Sams and Beatrice of Caflaanville stayed with her parents, Mr and Mrs Joseph Sprague.
Persona calling for the above will please say they were advertised. The unclaimed will be sent to the Dead Letter Office December 2, 1907. C. H. Bryson, P. M.
A Brooklyn Navy Yard sailor named Wheelock deserts to visit Spreckelsville on Maui on his discharge day. He keeps his Corsican silence about his past and arrives to a homecoming filled with relatives and a celebratory welcome.
Three men identified as John Davis Charles Burgett and Frank Loreil were captured after a store robbery in Lottridge. Deputy Smith and Sheriff Webster recovered 131 nickels 112 dimes nitroglycerine skeleton keys and various tools and clothing, with Desmond Swartz recognizing the items as his. The trio denied the crime but were jailed after identification.
The doors and windows were fastened neatly. Police believe the men may be linked to other burglaries in the city. Ruple Jones, son of Mrs J Jones, recovering from appendicitis, is now able to assist. Mrs Cosette Dye visited Mrs Minnett Dye in Chautrey on Sunday.
Daily corrected producer prices for Ducks chickens butter and potatoes listed by wholesale and retail markets. Includes per dozen for butter per dozen eggs and per bushel for potatoes with baled hay and straw prices also noted.
A list of property buyers and owners including W. J. Woods Pearl Parker Charles Nagel McCune Pickering A Romine Mary Bowman and A Shafer shows demand for city and country property. The ad from M Kinstr y Parker promises safety and profit and cites a $4 509 sale figure.
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