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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1908

Page

3

Lowry Brings Forger Ewing Back to Athens County

Deputy Sheriff Lowry arrived in the city with Emmett Ewing who is wanted in Athens county for forgery committed five years ago. Ewing, arrested in Vancouver BC, faces extradition and possible bonds. he previously worked as a minister and taught in California.

Lowry Thiis City Emmett Ewing Athens County Ewing Vancouver B. C Heer Ohio Kentucky Indiana United States Army California Webster Chicago Crookaville Wing M. T. Ellis Athens Wills Ohio University Lodi Township Chauncey

Where Bullets Flew Electric Bitters Quote

David Parker of Fayette New York a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg praises Electric Bitters saying they cured his stomach trouble and now keep him strong He notes spending much on doctors before trying the remedy and estimates its value at more than five hundred dollars 50c at McKee s drug store.

David Parker Fayette, N. Y Gettysburg McKee's

Death claims Robert White Jr after kerosene blast burns

Robert White Jr aged about 50 died Sunday evening at his brother Fred White’s country home near Athens. He suffered severe burns from a kerosene explosion last Tuesday at the Feed White home. He died after hiccoughs could not be stopped. Survived by a wife and three grown children, Mary and Bessie of Athens and Harry in Washington, plus a brother Fred and several sisters. Funeral plans await word from the western son.

Robert White, Jr Fred White Athens Rock Ripple Mary Bessie Harry Washington Far West Mr. White Robert White

Holland Sloane Wedding Near Jerseyville

Wilford Holland and Mises Herriett Sloane were married last Thursday at the bride’s parents home near Jerseyville by Rev. W. M. Gamble. The couple will reside in Athens.

Wilford Holland Mises Herriett Sloane Jerseyville Rev W. M. Gamble Athens

Nelsonville Notes Chronology of Local Deaths

Nelsonville reports multiple deaths this morning including Mrs J P Reynolds of East Nelsonville after a long illness and Mrs Revert Bircher. Mrs Susan Sherrerd dies Sunday at Adams Street home of her daughter Mrs James Wa on Adams Street. Council tonight considers the gas question amid ongoing discussion.

Nelsonville J. P Reynolds J. P. Reynolds Athena County Revert Bircher Susan Sherrerd James Wa Adams Street

Community Notes from Green Branch and Nearby Towns

Athens visitors Edward Bean and daughter Veria spent Wednesday in town. Coolville fair drew locals Thursday. Carl Hill of Canaanville visited Calverts midweek. Windsor guests from Chester visited Bean home Saturday. Calverts hosted in The Plains over weekend with Charles Kincade. Fitchs of Guysville stayed with Beans Sunday. Karl Rodebraver of Nelsonville visited. Myrtle Calvert and mother toured Willow Creek. Zell Bean from Athens visited uncle Edward Bean later in the week. Guysville beat Chester 12 to 3 in a local baseball game. Sadie Bean and Berth Bean visited Guysville Thursday. Saunders anniversary party in Carthage township featured piano, dining, and gifts. Ethel Durfee of Parkersburg visited Esther Dunfee. Ria Dunfee recovering. Mary A. Stone attended the Fifteenth district WRC convention in Marietta.

Edward Bean Veria Athens Coolville Chet Bean Karl Rodebraver Nelsonville Mies Myrtle Calvert Charles Kincade Willow Creek Zell Bean Guysville Chester Old Ethel Durfee Parkersburg Esther Dunfee Ria Dunfee Mary A. Stone W. RC Marietta

Circuit Court Pens Session Opens With Jury of Attorneys

Circuit Judges Jones Cherrington and Wallers opened court this morning after a session in Marietta. Attorneys from multiple cities attend with Kincade and Ellis of Cincinnati representing Don Cable. Cases listed include Sites F. Oge vs Worstell Appeals and Labing Coal Co vs Saurman et al with rulings and adjournment to 1:20 PM.

Jones, Cherrington Wallers Marietta Oge Lawrence G. Worstell Adm Labing Coal Co John ¥. Saurman Sunday Creek Co Ervin C. Woodworth Athens County Supreme Court Clara Reynolds Eber G. Jones Samuel F. Cage

Hockingport Socials Note Visits and Family Details

Mr and Mrs Len Humphrey and Edith returned from Pittsburg where they stayed with Calvin Humphrey. Mrs Humphrey also saw her brother Ben Knowles in New York. Mrs Alice Sheets and Curtis and family left for Newport then Chicago to visit Dr Vaugain Sheets before returning to Oklahoma. George Dickinson of Corzopolis was called home due to his father John Dickerson’s illness. Mr and Mrs A Wells hosted over Sunday their daughters Mrs Tom Munchmeyer and family of Washington West Virginia and Miss Clara Wells of Parkersburg. Abbie Parker, mother of H F Adama, departed Monday for Cincinnati.

Len Humphrey Edith Pittsburg Calvin Humphrey Humphrey Ben Knowles New York Alice Sheets Curtis Sheets E. A. Dutton Newport Vaugain Sheets Chicago Oklahoma George Dickinson Corzopolis Hockingport John Dickerson A. Wells Tom Munchmeyer Washington W. Va Clara Wells Parkersburg Abbie Parker H. Fe, Adama Cincinnati

Mrs Suddon Recovering After Columbus Hospital Visit

Mrs Lioyd Wadley and Mr Frank Shelton returned Monday evening from Columbus where they stayed at their mother's bedside. Mrs Suddon underwent an operation several days ago and is recovering nicely. She will remain in the hospital for several weeks.

Lioyd Wadley Frank Shelton Columbus Dc. Suddon

Frost brings infant death and local social notes

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Welch died of cholera infantum with interment at Centenial cemetery led by Rev Parkins. Several local residents and visitors are noted including Cynthia Caldwell of New York visiting the Lemmon family, Zenas Frost at the 174th Regiment reunion in Cardington, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnson and Virginia Keats from Nebraska visiting relatives, Minnie Gracey teaching at Centennial visiting Vincent, Rev. Wolbach at the Universalist church, Austin and Lottie Frost visiting from Brazil Indiana, Olivia Frost teaching at Dutch Ridge with Mabel Dean visiting Fillmore, Lottie Pugsley visiting Cook, Alvin French family returning near Larking, and large attendance at the Coolville fair.

Martin Welch Cholers Parkins Cynthia Caldwell New York J. R Lemmon Zenas Frost 174Th Regiment Cardington Harvey Johnson Virginia Keats Nebraska Minnie Gracey Centennial Vincent Wolbach Austin Frost Brazil Ind Olivia Frost Big Run Dutch Ridge Mabel Dean Fillmore Lottie Pugsley

Albany Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Ailments

Charlie McPherson is on the sick list. A. R. Curry of Dyesville visited Albany last Friday. Mrs. Emma Cottrill and Mrs. Elizabeth Caster of Dyesville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Webb last Friday. Survetus Hart of Darwin and wife spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Whaley. Will Bean and son Howard visited relatives at Amenville. Mrs. Levi Knowlton of Athens visited Charlie McPhergyn. Mrs. Heppy Danny has been sick for two weeks and is improving slowly. Mrs. Lewis and son Lowell are sick with fever. Alvodore and Guy Snowden of Gaulley Bridge were called here by their mother’s illness. Miss Jeanette Whaley of Darwin visited her father Frank Whaley. Mrs. W. A. Webb and daughter Anna visited Lewis Caster and family. Miss Faye Beker has typhoid fever and is slowly improving.

Charlie McPherson A. R. Curry Dyesville Albany Emma Cottrill Elizabeth Caster D. Webi Survetus Hart Darwin F. M. Whaley Will Bean Howard Amenville Levi Knowlton Athens W. A. Webb Anna Lewis Caster Carpenter Faye Beker

Death of Mrs Dunn at Tapper Plains

Alfred Mes Dok Dunn of Tapper Plains died in a Columbus hospital after an operation and brief recovery due to complications. Funeral held at Tapper Plains family burying ground near her father Oliver Hoffman. Paul Fulwider of Athens attended church and Sunday school in Orange. Others mentioned include Mrs J B Person, Jo sephus Tuckery, Harvey Person, Emerson Stout, Mrs Dell Castile and Charles Castle family visiting Rock Springs.

P. Dunn Tapper’ Plains Columbiw Oliver Hoffman Paul Fulwider Athens

Canaanville residents react to election results

Mrs Fitzgerald and Miss Hanna of Pittsburgh and Patrick Griffin with his sister from Athens visited Mr and Mrs Andrew Cavanaugh and family. The town awaited results of the recent election with disappointment as Sunday did not reflect a dry town and Tuesday brought further notice.

Fitzgerald Miss Hanna Pittsburg Patrick J. Griffin Athens Andrew Cavanaugh Canaanville

Northwest coal movement steady with mild winter predicted

H H Heimer of the Sunday Creek company reports northwest conditions improving for coal shipments after September warmth left docks light. Heiner foresees adequate rail cars and no dock congestion, and warns only a very severe winter could risk coal famine. The rest of the text lists local social visits and routine notices from Athens and surrounding areas.

H. H. Heimer Sunday Creek Company Northwest Ohio State Journal Heiner

Reception for Moore Family in Cincinnati

Bishop David H. Moore his wife and daughter Miss Marion will be honored in Cincinnati with a reception at the Missionary Training School on Wesley Avenue. The event spans 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 10 PM with a welcome address by Willem Christie Herron.

David H. Moore Cincinnati Onquirer Moore Ayome Marion Missionary Training School Wesley Avenue Oday Bishop Moore Cincinnati Paetor Trinity c Curch Race Street Wesleyan Female College Dea~oness Wenton Christian Advocate Shanghai China Orient Japan Russia Chemulpoo Korea Chima Rophy Portland Ore Mies Marion Cincinnat Willem Christie Herron

Marfield N. Be McClure Week Visitor and Local Calls

Marietta hosted Miss Gledys Krogoks of Columbus as a guest of friends this week. William Parkersergt of Buchtel recently visited HM P Hoodle. Mrs McClure of Harrisonville returned home after a stay with her son. Miss Nellie Hoodter spends the week in Parkersburg with relatives. Mrs Frank Stewart arrived to visit relatives at New Ex.

Ohio graduate A A Johnson named physiology assistant at Cornell

A A Johnson formerly an assistant in biology at Ohio State Farmdale leaves for Ithaca New York to take an assistant in physiology at Cornell University. He earned a Bachelor of Philosophy from Ohio University last June and was active in football Y M C A Philomathean Society and Beta Theta Pi.

A. A. Johnson Farmdale Ohio Ithaca N. Y Cornel University Johnson O. U Cornell Chauncey Wagner Frank Hawkins O. T Y. M Philomathean Literary Society Beta Theta Pi

Marie Dan ferd Visits Relatives in Chauncey Township

Chauncey Ohio October 3 Marie Dan ferd of Maggie West Virginia visited relatives in this township recently.

Chauncey, O Marie Danferd Maggie, W. Va

Meccabees Lodge Hosts Oyster Dinner at Mockler Hall

The ladies of the Meccabees lodge hosted an oyster supper and entertainment at Mockler Hall Thursday evening, showcasing the group’s social event and community activity.

Meccabees Lodge Mockler Hall

Death in Nystone Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Hillyer

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Hillyer died at their Cemetery street home Thursday evening. Funeral services were held Friday at 3 pm at the residence conducted by Rev. Chae Brown. Interment followed at Nye cemetery. The mother, formerly Miss Jens Lovisy, is left in deep sorrow.

Nystone Naws Hillyer Cemetery Street Chae Brown Nye Nother Jens’ Lovisy

Myre News Briefs From the Region

Eleanor Dawson of Middleport arrived Friday at noon and drove to Murray City to be at the bedside of her sister Mrs Willian Hnewden who is seriously ill. A Bible class meeting is set for 7 o clock at the Church of Corisi this evening. Riley Vedrick has been a victim of quinsy the past week. Mrs Wallace of Letart is here for a few days visit. Charlies Bradfield was in Murray City Friday. Nyetown is improving in pavement work and will be appreciated.

Myre Eleanor Dawson Middleport Murray City Willian Hnewden Church of Corisi Riley Vedrick Wallace Letart Charlies Bradfield Im’ Murra Nyetown

Man's Wealth Does Not License Laziness Says Proverb

A reflection states that no amount of money justifies laziness, emphasizing virtue over wealth. The saying cautions against complacency and champions diligence regardless of fortune.

Woman's Backache and the Feminine Organ Remedy

The backache signals feminine health trouble with symptoms like nervousness and headaches. It urges immediate attention and promises to restore the feminine organism to health using a single remedy.

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Readers

Readers from Rockland Maine and East Earl Pennsylvania report relief from backaches and pelvic pain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisements claim the remedy has cured displacement inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors and related female complaints after years of suffering.

Will Young Columbia Ave Rockland Lydia E. Pinkham Augustus Lyon East Earl, Pa Lydia EB. Pinkham

Muffs and Skirt Styles Highlight New Fashions

The article notes a new butterfly bow trend using brown leather and mink trims, touts a non wilt feature, and pairs hats and muffs with fur trimming. It also introduces a seven gored plaited skirt pattern size 22 to 32 with simple DIY instructions and a mail order pattern offer.

Boe Mall

Akron delegates head to State W C T U convention

Mrs. Charles Lawrence and Mrs. David Putnam depart for Akron to attend the State W C T U convention as delegates.

Charles Lawrence David Putnam Akron

Forest fires in Minnesota threaten millions in losses

A Washington Forest Service report by Raymond W. Pullman outlines Minnesota fire damage from Hibbing to Ely and says losses may reach five to ten million dollars. The memo blames bad conditions, local indifference, and weak protection, urging state action, patrols, and stricter penalties to prevent future fires.

Washington, D. C Saelegram Raymond W. Pullman Forest Service Minnesota Hisholm Wid Smith Riley National Forest District Minnesota National Washington Ives Ching

Schedule announced by Athens High School for football season

Athletic Director Morgin lists a tentative football slate for Athens High with games against Marietta Wellston Jackon Galaxia Jackwon Athens titles and Nov dates. The article notes a new academic standard pressuring players and mentions Chillicothe High as an example affected by the rule impacting lineup and player loss.

Morgin Athens High School Tok Merrietta Marietta Wellton Wellston Jackwon OC Sf Csina Athens Ethbiofie Neue Cciarre Senkead Jackson Cilicotae Metta Chillicothe High

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Robert Whiter Holland-Sloane Nelsonville Notes Green Branch Saunders Arthur Saunders Carthage Township Sidney Smith Mrs. Saunders Frost Alfred Cleamacs The Greenfield Gertrude Swaime Athena Gandee Thomas Withers Jr G. W. Duffee Janet Russell George Dowler James Beverage Mondday K. J. Shannon Bo & O Samuel Withers Chrles Burt B.A. Erwin Grosvenor Rev. Cash M. P. Church Fred Rhorick Philip Moore Sonville Mr. Duncan Orbiston L. H H. D. Natina Carbondale Fas Spmday Carl Cox Knox Herbert Lent Frank, Shaulis Marshfield Cornell University Nyetown and Womar A. H Th Peethall
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