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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1907

Page

6

Four Shots Fire by Nelsonville Girl Wounds Boy

Ruby Cullison, about 15, fired four shots from a small pepperbox revolver at a group of boys near Nelsonville. A bullet struck Ed Windell in the stomach, prompting his removal to Columbus for medical care. Cullison was jailed after being arraigned in Athens and bound over for a hearing on October 7. The incident follows a pattern of quarrelsome behavior by Cullison and her mother. The victim’s condition is not disclosed.

Cullison Windhell Hyde Columbus Warner Sharp Athens

DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills Sold at Cline's Pharmacy

Obvious constipation relief and headache banishment claimed with DeWitt's Little Early Riser Pills sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

DeWitt Cline

Destructive Barn Fire Destroys Waldo Baird’s Barn

Canaanville Ohio September 26 a large barn belonging to Waldo Baird was burned to the ground late last night. The fire woke the family about 11 pm but could not be stopped. A valuable horse valued at about 200 dollars, two hogs, farming machinery and hay were lost. No insurance. Cause undetermined perhaps spontaneous combustion though hay was dry.

Canaanville, O Waldo Baird

Electric Bitters Praised by Dublin Mother

W B Brunson of Dublin Georgia reports his eighty three year old mother thrives on Electric Bitters. She has used them about two years with strong appetite good sleep and energy. The tonic is claimed to aid female weakness general debility and even weak children and is guaranteed for stomach liver and kidney troubles.

W. B. Brunson Dublin McKee Bie

Albany Pair Granted Weddings Permits

Dallas Goodwin a 28 year old farmer of Albany R F D No 2 and Miss Ida Russ 26 of Albany R F D No 4 obtained marriage licenses in the short notice permit notice.

Dallas Goodwin Farmer Albany Ida Russ

Fire losses by Ohio counties from 1906 data

County level fire data show Tuscarawas Wood Trumbull and others reporting losses, insurance at risk, and per capita costs. Athens Lawrence Guernsey and Darke list fires, building values, insurance, and actual losses, with per county comparisons and notes on average loss and insurance coverage.

Wood County Tuscarawas County Wood Trumbull County Miami County Trumbull Miami Darke County Ross County Chillicothe Athens County Lawrence County Lawrence Guernsey County

Unclaimed Letters Advertised in Athens Post Office

The list of unclaimed letters at the Athens post office includes multiple names such as Ator Herman Coen Clara Conley E Y Day Gilbert Denart Sue Griffeth Howard Harris C M Hooper Add Hooper Cliff Hudnal Milda Hughes T D Inman Maggie Jackson E C Kerr Julia Knowlton Arrillas Lenigar R Lucan Wesley Musser Wesley O Bleness Mrs Joe Reler George Sams Sadie Shepard Nellie Simpson Jerry Taylor Isaac Vorhes Howard Wilson Chas and many others. The letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on October 7 1907 unless claimed.

Ator Herman Coen Clara Conley E. Y. Day Gilbert Denart Sue Griffeth Howard Harris C. M. Hooper Add Hooper Cliff Hudnal Milda Hughes T. D. Inman Maggie Jackson E. C. Kerr Julia Knowlton Arrillas Lenigar R. Lucan W. E. Musser Wesley O’bleness Joe Reler George Sams Sadie Shepard Nellie Simpson Jerry Taylor Isaac Vorhes Wilson Chas

Fire loss figures by county and insurance data report

The report lists losses and insurance figures by county. Jackson County shows 42 building fires with actual losses 19525 and insured value 238710, Guernsey County reports losses 930 and insurance per property value, with varying per capita figures and possible losses. State Fire Marshal CRAMER signs the report.

Jackson County Guernsey County Fn Jackson Cramer

De Witts Carbolized Witch Hagel Salve Sold at Cline’s Pharmacy

De Witts Carbolized Witch Hagel Salve praised for all sizes of burns scratches and bruises with healing soothing effects. Marketed as suitable for piles and available through Cline’s Pharmacy.

de Witt Cline’s. Pharmacy

Hard Times in Kansas Relief Claim For Cough Cure

Codell resident Earl Shamburg recalls severe coughing nights and relief after using Dr King s New Discovery. The ad promotes the cough and cold remedy as a safe lung and throat healer guaranteed by Mee Kees Drug Store with 50c and 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle.

Kansas Codell Earl Shamburg Dr. King Mee Kee

Annual 63rd Ohio reunion set for Amesville

Amesville Ohio hosts the 63rd Ohio regiment reunion October 2 and 3 with Col O L Jackson of New Castle Pa and Hon E J Jones of Athens listed as speakers. The Marietta band Amesville drum corps and possibly the Athens band will provide music as old soldiers and guests gather.

Nual 63Rd Ohio Regiment

Ohio Hocking Valley under order to supply coal cars

Judge Thomas M. Bigger of Columbus ruled against the Hocking Valley Railway in a suit to stop the railway commission from enforcing an order requiring the company to furnish enough coal cars and gondola cars for mine owners using wagon delivery. The commission had found discrimination between wagon delivery and car loadings and issued favorable rules. The new rules, signed by M Connors and Thomas R. Limer, align with interstate commerce commission guidance on private and railway fuel cars and will be binding.

Thomas M. Bigger Columbus Hocking Valley Railway Company Railway Commission of Ohio Tipples Hocking Valley Interstate Commerce Commission Connors Thomas R. Limer

Cure Your Kidneys With Doan Kidney Pills Testimony

Athens resident Mrs. R. B. Hutchinson reports severe bladder inflammation, weight loss, and sleep issues improved after using three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills obtained at Henderson’s drug store. She states she feels better in every way and recommends the remedy.

Athens R. B. Hutchinson Morris Ave Ohio Daon Henderson’s Doan

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad

Cure claim for backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation offered by Cline's Pharmacy with a week’s treatment priced at 25 cents.

DeWitt Cline

Residence Destroyed by Fire in Jacksonville Oregon

A small two room house owned by James Barrett was completely burned at 7 30 Tuesday morning. Mrs Barrett escaped with the baby after nearly losing all possessions as the flames singed the infant's hair. Only one rocking chair survived.

Jacksonville James Barrett

Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Purified Blood

An advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters cleanse the body's systems. It asserts improved digestion and liver function by purifying the blood and boosting stomach and bowel health.

True to His Word United in Murray City

James Kelley a fireman from England and Miss Elizabeth Pearson arriving from Baltimore were married by Squire C. W. Parido in the probate court within hours of her arrival. Kelley, 23, and Pearson, 22, will reside in Murray City as their future home. Lancaster Eagle.

James Kelley England Murray City Elizabeth Pearson Baltimore Squire C. W. Parido Miss Pearson Aeg Lancaster Eagle

Woman Dies After Cow Injury and Blood Poisoning

Mrs. Anabel Wilson of Fleetwood was injured while milking a neighbor's cow in Athens when the animal turned and gored her. Blood poisoning followed, and she died Monday night at age 34, leaving a husband and one child. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning.

Anabel Wilson Fleetwood Buffalo Bill Athens

Dean's Ointment Promises Fast Skin Relief

Itching torturing skin eruptions disfigure annoy and drive one wild. Dean's Ointment brings quick relief and lasting cures. Fifty cents at any drug store.

Dean

Hebbardsville Farmer and Albany Teacher Wed

Vernon D. Vorhes a 21 year old farmer from Hebbardsville and Miss Eliza H. Wines a 23 year old teacher from Albany are linked in a marriage notice.

Vernon D. Vorhes Hebbardsville Eliza H. Wines Albany

Pretty Wedding at Hebbardsville Unites Antoinette Clendenin and Leslie Carter

In Hebbardsville on September 24, Antoinette Clendenin married Leslie Carter of Logansport Ind. The ceremony was conducted by Rev F M Moore at the Clendenin home with a small group of guests. Antoinette, a long serving Athens County teacher, and Carter, a farmer, plan a post wedding trip to Jamestown before settling near Logansport.

Hebbardsville William Clendenin Antoinette Leslie Carter Logansport Ind F. M. Moore Albany Athens County Marshfield Carter Jamestown Ounce

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonvill Ruby Cullison Nelsonville Ruby Culllison Pieece J. BR. VY. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Pierce Gree Ric Canaanville Ita Andrews Noah Brooks Lydia Brown Emily Carpenter James Collens Wilbur Cooper Cowen Linda Daniels Garve Davis Amesville Amesville, O the An State Railway Commission Souoee Brieger H. ¥. Railroad Mecking Valley Gill Joan James Kelly Ayer J. C. Ayer Co Lowell, Mass Aaron Grady Gee Opticians Eculists Perfect Light Optical Company Chambersburg, Pa Taylor &Shaw Office Warren Building Postoffice Bell Phone Bank of Athens United States J. D. Brown W. B. Golden Basom D. D Athens, Ohio South Court Street Anderson Bros. & CO Roach Building P.O Athens, Oro W. B. Dailey Fulton Grocery North Court Ors. C. H Eda Thompson Drus Fire and Life Insurance H. H. Haning C.L.P SION The First National Bank D. H. Moore Ren Edison Zonophone Columbia Victor Machines Easy Payments Millikan & Hickle Jewelry and Books —the
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