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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

6

Proposed Amendments to the Ohio Constitution Text

Long text outlines proposed amendments to the Ohio constitution including sections 18 to 22 of article II and section 2 of article XII. It records legislative process, governor's veto power, reconsideration, and passage requirements. Official certification by Secretary of State A Thompson details dates and signatures.

General Assembly of Ohio General Assembly Y Hompson House of Representatives Sena Oyarue America Ohto A. Thompson State of Beesn Sam Anxirep Svatea of America Secretary of State Carmi A. Thompson State of Ohio Reid

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Change

Notice to teachers announces monthly exams on the first Saturday or the following Monday if needed. Boxwell Examinations are set for the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May, per Clerk D. C. Jackson.

D. C. Jackson

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Safe in Athens Testimony

Athens resident Mrs. J. L. Edmundson reports severe side and back pain attributed to kidney trouble improved after using four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. She says sleep returned and she was cured, urging others to use this remedy. Sold by Henderson's drug store and all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.

Athens Doan J. L. Edmundson West Washington Street Henderson's Foster-Milburn Co Puffalo New York Solr United

Coal Car Shortage Threatens Late Season Shipments

The lake coal congestion has eased and shipments resume, but a car shortage looms as rail lines run short on freight cars. Local roads struggle to supply box cars for miscellaneous trade while shops work through damaged orders. Analysts expect care in this territory to command a premium before winter.

Local notices from Coolville and vicinity readers

Mrs Rachel Jones returned Friday from Jefferson county where she spent weeks with relatives. Mrs Annie Kirker of Logan visited Parkersburg then parks area. Miss May Kirker went to Boston for Conservatory of Music. Miss Nelle Cole came from Coolville. Mrs Gilmore visiting Nelsonville. Temperance rally at Methodist Episcopal church Saturday with Rev A R Farrar. he preaches in Coolville Sunday and Troy Church near Frost Sunday afternoon.

Rachel Jones Jefferson County Annie Kirker Logan Parkersburg May Kirker Sarah Brewster Little Hecking Dye Miss Kirker Boston Conservatory of Music Fred Wilson Meigen County Elias Wilson Nelle Cole Coolville Gilmore Nelsonville Charles Knoynes Little Hocking Watson Webster Muscatine Iowa Miss Dora Roy Howard Webster Missela Tiegsie Myrtle Russell Ola Foster Frank Mars Earl Holdren Newburg Scarlett Methodist Episcopal Church A. R. Farrar Troy Church Frost Ene Jones New England Guysville The Baptist Church G. E B. Kreeger Cal Atkinson Mise Knowles Brewster

Dr Kings New Discovery Popular Cough Remedy Ad

John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports a winter cough relief after using Dr Kings New Discovery. He notes the remedy banishes the cough quickly and praises its effectiveness. Sold at MekKee’s Drug Store with 50 cent and 1 dollar prices, trial bottle free.

John White Highland Ave Houston Maine Dr. King

Still Inspecting Hocking Mines and Statewide Tour

The state mining commission continues mine inspections across Sugar Creek and nearby valleys as it moves toward Zanesville and then reports to the governor. National government efforts will augment the commission, guiding the legislature’s upcoming mining law code.

Sugar Creek Zanceville General Assembly

Organize New Coal Company Formed in Columbus

The Carron Hill Coal company, a new Columbus coal mining firm, organized this week with A. B. Morrin as president B. F Sheren as vice president and treasurer and J. R. Cole as secretary. It owns coal lands near Sand fun in the Hockington district with over seven feet of coal. The mines are being equipped and coal will ship within three weeks. Offices will be in the Outlook Building Columbus.

Carron Hill Coal Company Columbus A. B. Morrin B. F . Sheren J. R. Cole Sand Fun Hockington Eeremny Corporation Outlook

Boom in Prospects for Meigs County Development

Pomeroy Ohio September reports a large oil and land development boom planned across Meigs County in fall and winter. C H Cameron of Brad ley and Cameron filed 110 leases totaling 10 900 acres in Olive Orange and Chester townships with Recorder Sayre. G A McLaughlin of Marietta holds leases in Scipio near Harrisonville and will send tools to begin work.

Pomeroy, O Meigs County In County C. H. Cameron Bradley & Cameron, Wen Sayre Olive Orange Chester Monroe County Bhtereville G. A. McLaughlin Marietta Scipio Township Harrisonville

Local Social Notes From Albany Area

Mr and Mrs George Spring visited Athens last Thursday. Mrs Magele Wallace of Pomeroy guests of Mr and Mrs Fr M Whatley. Mr and Mrs Herley Reeves moved into Dr B C Vorhes property on Railroad street. Mr and Mrs Allen Blackwood of Darwin guests of Mr and Mrs F M Whaley last Thursday. Mrs Gorrie Crooks of Columbus visiting her parents Mr and Mrs O B Murphy. Mrs F Smith and daughter Winifred of Pomeroy attended funeral services for Earl Webb. Mrs Bari Holmes and children Mil dred and Costella left for Columbus. Miss Maude Carpenter an Aberhey visitor last Wednesday. Mrs Iva Bell returned home at Chaungey after Fort Webb funeral. Mrs O L Howard of Gallipolis visiting relatives here. Clayton Starr of Athens was in Albany last Monday.

After a heavy meal try Deans Regulets for easier bowels

A short notice promotes Dean's Regulets as a remedy to aid digestion after heavy meals. It claims to support the stomach liver and bowels with regular passages and ease.

Harmony Hill Social Notes

J C Coggeshall and H Nelent visited Parkersburg on Wednesday. Myrtle Tobey made a business trip to Toreh Friday. Mr and Mrs Fisher Smith and Mrs George McNamee and daughter spent Friday at Parkersburg. B Dalton spent Monday afternoon at Little Hocking. Frank Layner, inactive for some time, not much improved. A J Crawford visiting Rockland for several days. Glennie Russel went to Newmar Sunday. EM Richards returned Saturday from West Virginia. Edith Bachelor and son Carl of Ireland visited Mrs Jus Preston on Sunday. Livscott family spent Saturday afternoon at Lite Hocking.

J. C. Coggeshall H. Nelent Parkersburg Myrtle Tobey Toreh Fisher Smith George McNamee Dalton Little Hocking Frank Layner A. J. Crawford Rockland Glennie Russel Newmare EM Richards West Virginia Edith Bachelor and Carl Ireland Jus Pireston Mon Livscott Lite Hocking

The Churn Analogy and Dr. Pierce's Remedy Claim

An extended广告-like testimonial links churn cleanliness to health, claiming sour stomachs taint blood and body. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach ailments and skin diseases, offering a free booklet upon mailing a postal card.

Dr. Pierce Piegen Larden St. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Local Social Notes From Coolville Area

Coolville residents visit relatives in Marietta and Delaware while others plan moves and trips. Mrs J B Batley and children visit family in Coraopolis. Sandersons prepare Mourcheld goods for a Texas move. Leventz shifts hardware stock after Mathwk Chevalier's vacated space. Attendees report a good Parkersburg fair. F C Taylor and wife attend Bryan speech in Columbus. Hartnells spend Sunday in Athens with Mrs J Halliday Cline. Miss Starkey returns home due to ill health before the school year.

J. B. Batley Coraopolis Pall Rt. Sanderson Texas J. J. Leventz Mathwk & Chevalier Parkersburg F.C. Taylor Columbus Bryan J. &. Hartnell Athens J. Halliday Cline Mary Starkey

Local Notes From Tick Ridge and Nearby

Born to Mr and Mrs Isaac Frost a son attended by friends over the weekend. A temperance lecture by Attorney Lewis at Judson drew many. Mrs Jane Anthony and granddaughter Alma visited the Misses Townsends near Athens. Eber Starkey improves after illness. Val Foreman moves into J Q Williams house while Samuel Laughlin erects a new dwelling on the Ridge.

Isaac Frost Lucy Evans Tick Ridge Attorney Lewis Judson Jane Anthony Alma Townsends Athens Eber Starkey Val Foreman J. Q Willams Samuel Laughlin

Emancipation Day Celebrated by Glouster Colored Citizens

The Glouster colored community held a large Emancipation Day program on September 23 with crowds, music, a parade led by George Reed, and two floats highlighting education and literacy. Speakers included Karret Thompkins, Rev. Riddle, ex Governor James E. Campbell, Congressman Albert Douglas, and Rev. Ross. Douglas’ address drew broad praise.

Old Town High Street George Reed Germiey Theater Nese Privicson Athens Gormley Karret Thompkins Columbus Riddle James E. Campbell Albert Douglas Chillicothe Rev Ross Glouster Douglass Mr. Doughis

Local Social Notes From Albany and Nearby

Residents from Athens Point Rock Mt. Biance and Albany host visits and family gatherings. Delaine Merino sheep purchased for the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station at Wooster from P. G. Melers flock.

WOLFS PLAINS NOTES OF LOCAL RESIDENTS TRAVEL

Mrs. Fannie McCathran left Monday for Columbus to spend a week with relatives. Mr. James McHarg of Marshfield has visited relatives here for several days. Wendy Shott, a school teacher, was at Jerseyville for a day. Burl Coon has returned home from Imperial. Mrs. Mary Dowler visited Nelsonville last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore and Derrell were at Union on Sunday. Miss Ida Campbell taught music at Murray City and was home over Sunday.

Fannie McCathran Columbus James McHarg Marshfield Wendy Shott Jerseyville M. MecHarg Lydia Beachout Maggie Stage Bundsy Rose Ferguson Burl Coon Imperial Mary Dowler Nelsonville Harry Moore Gon. Derrell Union Ida Campbell Murray City Guy Cooley Jessie Bolin Pittsburg

Graham's Chapel Attendance At Temperance Lecture

Residents from Graham's Chapel attended an temperance lecture at Judson school Wouge on Sunday afternoon. Several visitors including Mrs Porton and family joined hosts Mr and Mrs Orange Butts at South Canaan Fremont. Numerous townsfolk from Clark's Chapel Guysville and Meigs county were cited as visiting or hosting over the weekend.

Emperance Judson School

Southerton Rites Held for 98 Year Old at Chauncey

The funeral services for James P. Southerton of Sand Ridge were held at the Chauncey MFB church conducted by Rev J Lang. He was 98 and survived by four sons and two daughters. Burial followed in Nye Cemetery.

Chauncey, O James P. Southerton Sand Ridge Chauncey M. FB J. Alang Southerton Nye

Temperance Lectures Announced at Two Churches

A temperance lecture will be held at Chauncey M. E. church Friday at 7 PM by Rev. Farrar and again Sunday evening September 27. Hon A. E. Price will speak at the Church of Christ in Nyetown. Everyone is invited.

Chauncey M. E Farrar A. E. Price Church of Christ In Nyetown

Nyetown Notes and Visits Highlight Community Social News

Wade Young and family visited relatives in Carbondale while Cuyler Law, recently treated at a Colombues hospital, returned home Monday. Charles Bradfield traveled to Athens on business. Bible class at Church of Christ Saturdays at 7. Mrs. Dave Hall and family hosted her Cleveland brother. Mrs Dora France and daughters were called to Broadwell by a relative’s death. Lloyd Martin family returned from Wellston. William Mitchell family also visited Marshfield relatives. H F Love of Nyetown plans a Jacksonville move. Born to Louis Novoec and wife of Splintertown, a boy.

Nyetown Wade Young Carbondale Cuyler Law Colombues Charles Bradfield Athens Church of Christ Dave Hall Cleveland Dora France Charles Miller William Nye Broadwell Lloyd Martin Wellston William Mitchell Marshfield H. F. Love Jacksonville Louis Novoec Splintertown

Thomas' Electric Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief

Advertisement style claim for Everybody's filenua and Thomas' electric oil asserts cures for toothache earache sore throat heals cuts bruises and stops any pain with broad restoration promises. No verifiable details or endorsements provided.

Filenua

Respected Hockingport Citizen Dies at Home

Mr Lee Sheets of Hockingport Oklahoma passed away at his Bartlettsville home on Friday September 25. The well regarded man and church supporter donated land for a church and a cemetery plot. His body to be brought to Salmia West Virginia for burial. family and friends express deep sympathy.

Lee Sheets Bartlettsville Okla Sheets Salenia Island W .Va Baptist Church Alice Curtis Sheets E. A. Dutton Hockingport Horace Knowles Jackson Portsmouth Walter Dutton Columbus E. K. Parker Richard Nixon Fred Nixon Wellston Pittsburg Vaughn Sheets Chicago Oklahoma

Change of H. V. Officials At Hocking Valley

H. B. Dunman appointed traffic manager after the reorganization of the Hocking Valley railroad. H. I. Wasson becomes general agent as the former assistant freight agent position is abolished.

H. V H. B. Dunman Hocking Valley Railroad H. I. Wasson Asessatant Freight

Popular Excursions From Athens for Fairs and Conventions

Travel desk advertises special excursions from Athens to Cincinnati Denver and other destinations for events including the Grand Lodge centennial celebration Knights Templar conclave and National Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention. Fares vary from $1.50 to $54.95 with multiple sale dates and routes including one way colonist fares to western states and home seekers trips on a rotating monthly schedule.

Cincinnati Fere Athens Grand Lodge Mazens Oho Faure Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Col National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Knights Templar Ohio Alberta Arizona British Columbia California Idaho Mexico Montana Nevada New Mexico Oregon Washington Bean J. A. Larrabe Chillicothe

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