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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
6
Oscar Platt of Pt. Pleasant West Virginia spent the early part of the week in Glouster with friends. Postmasters H. Bryson and W. H. Ring of Athans were in the city Tuesday for business, with Mr. Bryson remaining until Thursday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bryson.
Dr Monroe Markley, Denver lecturer, appeared at the Gormley theatre as the second Glouster lecture course number. His talk blended humor and pathos with vivid word pictures, drawing listeners from daily cares to higher thoughts and earning praise as one of Glouster’s best popular lectures.
The clove factory run by Merers Kuhns and Palmer on Main Street is installing a power machine. The engine and equipment arrived Wednesday and will be installed by EB H Taylor, the local machinist. When in use output will rise as the plant shifts from hand power to mechanical operation to meet growing demand.
Conrad Zimmer and Gwen Conrad of Columbus united with Miss Nellie Zimer of Derthick in a Tuesday evening ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Wine fordner in this city. Elder Holton of the Church of Christ performed the rites witnessed by a few intimate friends. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zimmer of Derthick. The groom, a Columbus resident, holds a good position and they will relocate to Columbus after the ceremony.
Official returns from 87 counties show D. R. Creamer ahead of Charles Green by 1,251 votes for state treasurer. With Hamilton, Stark and Trumbull now counted, Creamer appears elected unless final abstracts from Cuyahoga Franklin Mahoning and other counties alter results.
Mrs. Mary E. Howard aged 65 longtime wife of the late George Howard died this morning at the home of her in law and sister Mr and Mrs Joseph Jordan two miles east of MRens cancer was the cause funeral services will be held at Concord at 11 oclock Standby time on Wednesday morning.
Ruth Moorehead ten days old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Moorehead of North High street died Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at 10 20 this morning at the home and the remains were taken to Lagan at noon for interment.
Teachers Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless it is a holiday, then the next day. The Boxwell Examinations will be on the third Saturday to April and on the second Saturday to May. QO C Jackson, Clerk.
Mrs. Coulter is seriously ill at her daughter's home in Nelsonville. Oscar Aumiller visited Columbus on business. Frank Walters ill with lumbago. Billy Powell collided with city sprinkler injuring lip and cheek. Roy Barron back from summer at Point Pleasant. George Morgan broke wrist on Madison Street. Dr. Dew set fracture. Levi Robertsons returned from Monongahela Pa. Nelsonville Lodge 543 BPOE held initiation and banquet. three members advanced. Henry Rugs presided. Fire alarm from Mell Robb home Fort Street. chimney fire contained. Fourth annual Ladies Auxiliary BRT hall at Reynolds Hall drew 200 plus. dancers and guests from Athens Lancaster Lubrig Detroit and others.
A. C. Davis is convalescing after grippe. Willie Moore and family moved to Coolville and occupy the Campbell residence. A R Knowles and Nelson Baker enlisted in the regular army at Parkersburg and left for Columbus barracks. Wise and Son shipped 1 700 rabbits. J B Hartnell and wife visit daughter in Athens and son in Beverly. Tim Gidding of Fillmore dined with W D Creesy. Emery Parker and friends of Columbus go hunting quail in Meigs county. Coolville Dancing Club gave a hop at the I O O F Hall with a fine time. Pasom and hunters from Steubenville killed about thirty quail nearby. Dr Gunder and Dr Rentz quail hunting in Carthage township. coveys not greatly depleted. Mrs Mary Stout of Nelsonville visited her ill father. Mrs Margaret Grimes fell and broke an arm. Dr Frame set it. H S Humphrey and family attended W B Foster's funeral in Athens. Congregational church ladies held a social with ice cream and cake. large attendance reported.
Mr. D. H. Phelps superintendent of the Lawton coal company spends his vacation in Ohio and buys the Woodworth property on West State street Athens. He plans to make it his permanent home citing business and educational advantages and proposed improvements will add another pretty Athens residence to the city.
An unsigned testimonial from Mraly of Whiteacre Buffalo New York praises Dr Thomas Eclectric Of as the best remedy for the often fatal disease croup. The note says it has been used with success in the family for eight years.
Dr. F. P. McVay hosted a banquet at the Star restaurant Saturday evening for the Athens high school football team. Twenty attended including Professor B. O. Skinner, Coach Kaler, Jas. Osborne, and sixteen players. Skinner served as toastmaster as each squad member replied to his name, the season's work reviewed and all enjoyed the event.
President Roosevelt asks farmers nationwide to meet in school districts before December 6 to discuss topics for the Country Life Commission. He wants timely reports to guide early January recommendations and adds two new members, from the South and the Far West, to broaden representation.
Dr R V Pierce of Buffalo has published a full list of ingredients for his medicines including Favorite Prescription and Medical Discovery. A free little book explains the absence of alcohol narcotics minerals and shows roots and plants used. It highlights Indian knowledge of Squaw Weed and claims effectiveness for nervous debility and female disorders.
In a November 12 1908 reply Chairman Bailey of the Commission on Country Life notes Presidents approval and urges all country people to meet by December 5 to discuss open country welfare topics. The Commission asks for local discussions and a summary to be sent to Washington for the forthcoming report.
At a Tuesday meeting three of four board members attended as Dr. Frank Lord’s reinstatement failed. Dr. W B Tracy of Newark was appointed assistant physician, joining Drs. Fordyce, de Roy, and Tracy under Dr. Rorick. Previously only Dr. Perdyce served as assistant physician. District physicians visiting for the annual meeting will be hosted by Dr. Jodirs with a post dance luncheon.
Athens reader Mrs. Jennie Mills credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing kidney disorders and rheumatic back pain after three boxes. Ad touts relief, his endorsement, and nationwide distribution via Poster Milburn Co Buffalo New York as sole agents.
William Miller employed by Wolfe Brothers on North Court Street suffered a severe arm injury when his hand was drawn into a corn grinder. He was helped by Guy Graham who stopped the machine, and surgeons amputated the arm at the elbow after he lost significant blood. Miller, unfamiliar with the grinder, was alone during the incident.
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts seven years proof that Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs and colds and throat chest lung diseases. He cites thirty eight years of proof for a wide range including la grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Trial bottle free at McKee’s drug store with 50c and 1.00 guarantees.
The Ladies' Aid Society announces a Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs. C. G. Dye's home next Thursday. Everyone is invited. Local tidbits mention Delmar Watson of Belpre attending an oyster supper at J. Eh. Fultz's home last Thursday and Rev. Etlas Wilson of Crooksville visiting in town with his parents. Also noted are Mrs. Sally Wheeler of Coolville visiting her sister, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dilly's weekend in Parkersburg, and Ira Muckle of Amesville visiting his father early in the week. Mr. and Mrs. Barrows and son Wilbur of Amarillo, Texas, plan to eat Thanksgiving with Mr. Barrows' father, Joe Barrows, as the family gathers. Mr. Barnhart of Crooksville is moving here and will occupy Mrs. Mary Wilcoxon's farm home.
An advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment for regular exercise routines and muscle soreness. It claims deep penetration without rubbing to ease congestion and inflammation, aiding sprains cuts bruises and cramps. Engineer J F Price of Tuscumbia Alabama endorses its effectiveness for arm soreness from throttle use.
The Athens State Hospital installed the first water softener in this part of Ohio. L. P. Davis of Dodge Manufacturing oversaw the simple effective system used with the boiler plant and laundry. It softens water with lime and soda ash, preventing boiler scale and improving heat transmission.
Rod Mender, engineer on the Sugar Creek branch, suffered a back injury after slipping on a running board at the Nelsonville depot on Thursday afternoon. Ed Vorhees visited Columbus today. The Athens Nelsonville high school relay team begins active training next week for a anticipated Athens Nelsonville match. Thanksgiving Festival at St. Andrew's Nelsonville planned with 5 p.m. dinner and a supper, tables of crafts, and entertainment by young men and women of the congregation.
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