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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1907

Page

8

Open court actions filed in Athens county cases

Six criminal cases from Athens county dockets moved to common pleas court as the new term opens. Cases involve Sunday liquor selling, assault with intent to kill, and an alleged ear maiming. bonds range from 200 to 300 dollars, with one defendant jailed for lack of bond. Also notes a county fair program with speakers from Ohio State and local agricultural leaders.

Athens County Common Pleas J. A. McKee Dover Township David Dille Trimble Township Justice McKee John Wagoner James Kinner John Dow Wagoner William Collins Male Amesville Justice Dille James Dennison James Wood Ward Des Antle Ohio Orvil Hewett Hewett Augusta Devore

Death of Civil War veteran and former Luhring postmaster

T D Book a Civil War veteran and former Luhring postmaster died unexpectedly during supper at Johnson's restaurant from apoplexy. He had recently lived in Athens and Rushville and was longtime superintendent of the Zaleski schools. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Zaleski with Masons in charge.

Johnson T. D. Book Book McVay Taylor Athens Luhrng Rushville Robert Arscotg South Congress Street C. D. Gist Dr. Book Corning Robert Book Pittsburg

Real estate transfers listing numerous parcels and prices

A condensed list shows transfers across Mechanicsburg Albany Troy Township Jacksonville Marshfield Nelsonville and Chauncey. Buyers like D H Edwards Enos Starkey Amanda R Allen and Charles Lehman acquire lots and acreage with prices ranging from 25 to 3100 dollars.

County Expenditures Tallied for September and Related Claims

A detailed list shows jail matron salary of 60 dollars, various soldiers relief payments totaling hundreds, bank and office expenses, road and bridge work costs, sheep claims, medical and legal fees, and court docket printing. Notable items include Mary Arscott deputy recorder salary 390, J. W. Sawyer 50, Wm. Lilienthal & Co. 28, and irrigation and infrastructure costs on Coolville and Millfield pikes.

J. P. Totman Cynthia Bardin J. W. Sawyer George Bethel Wm. Lilienthal & Co Mary Arscott Blanche A. Mills R. Richards B. Hill John Finsterwald L. A. Koons Attorney State Wooden Waldo Humphrey Coolville Road Same Coolville Bridge D. R. Richards Jasper A. Carsey Athens National Bank F. M. Coleman W. J. Davis Bower Bros Richland Avenue Shoes John F. Biddle R. C. M. Hastings Recorder Sharpsburg Amesville Pike W. A. Smollers James D. Taylor Emily Carsey The Athens Journal T. W. Coe & Bro Sam Hutchenson Messenger & Herald Printing Co A. A E. C. Woodworth

Personal notes from Athens area travel and visits

E F Thompson returns to executive office after a two week vacation visiting Ada Ohio Northern Columbus and Delaware Ohio Wesleyan. Mrs C M Copeland returns from Urichsville. Dr W F Copeland moved to Maplewood Sunnyside. Brown and Davis family visit Cincinnati. Nora Light returns from Gasyvilleton West Virginia, and attends property interests. May Hudson engagement guest visit in Cincinnati. W F M Missionary Society delegates travel to Newport. Mrs Frank McCallister visits Athens relatives. T Watson Craig travels for Wolf Shoe Co returns from two month southern trip.

E. F. Thompson University Maysville Athens Mr. Thompson Ohio Northern Ada Columbus Ohio Wesleyyan Delaware

Grange Fair Set for Carpenter October 11

The second annual Grange Fair will be held at the Southeastern Test Farm in Carpenter on Friday October 11. Organizers promise a larger better exhibit from the experiment station funded by estate and national governments.

Hom Charles E. Thorne Ohio Experiment Station A. B. Graham Ohio State University Hosa E. Strode Ohio State Grange Wooster Wood W. A. Lloyd Albany H. P. Skinner Middleport Carpenter Southeastern Test Farm

Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Cause 8846

Lurena Martin petitions the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio for divorce from Robert R Martin on willful absence for over three years. Hearing set on or after October 21 1907. By attorney C D Hopkins. August 29 1916.

Robert R. Martin Lorena Martin Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Lurena Martin C. D. Hopkins

Shoop’s Health Coffee Imitation Ad

If real coffee disturbs your stomach or kidneys try Shoop’s Health Coffee Imitation made from toasted grains with malt and nuts. It matches flavor of coffee without real beans and brews in one minute. Free sample at our store Henderson-Crider Drug Co.

Shoop Dr. Shoop Henderson-Crider Drug Co

Salve touted for burns scratches and piles at local pharmacy

Cline's Pharmacy offers Salve as a healing soothing remedy for small cuts and bruises as well as minor skin conditions and larger burns. The ad emphasizes its versatility and suitability for various skin issues.

Cline

Business visitor Dr. F. P. McVay in Columbus today

Dr F P McVay visited Columbus on business. Mrs H D Neimeister and her daughter Yvonne of Columbus are guests of Miss Lena Graham.

F. P. McVay Columbus H. D. Neimeister Yvonne Lena Graham

Local residents host guests and travelers visit area

Mrs E W Howe entertains her brother C D Warmer and wife and sister Mrs J H Kerr of Columbus for the week. Ohio Knights Templar officials J A Palmer J T Hanson and F L Woodworth attend grand commandery meeting in Springfield. Other individuals including Mrs Asa Sutton Jake Sherman and Arthur Wolfe visit Dayton Trimble and Marietta while families return from Cleveland Columbus McConnellville and McConnellville area trips.

J. A. Palmer J. T. Hanson F. L. Woodworth Athens Knights Templar Springfield Grand Commandery of Ohio

Dr Shoop’s Restorative for Stomach and Nerve Ailments

A vintage ad states stomach and kidney troubles can be quickly corrected with Dr Shoop’s Restorative. It claims rapid relief due to restorative action on the stomach controlling nerves and notes Henderson-Crider Drug Co sells it.

McGirr and Mills Wed in Quiet Guysville Ceremony

Orland McGirr of Little Hocking and Miss Lelia Mills were married Thursday at the Mills residence south of Guysville before about 25 relatives. Rev. R. C. Stewart officiated as Letha Saunders sang Oh Promise Me and Lohengrin’s march marked the ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Little Hocking where McGirr runs a lumber business.

Guysville G. B. Mills Orland McGirr Little Hocking Lelia M. Mills Letha Saunders Anna Wilson Lohengrin Faye Smith Stewart R. C. Stewart Ohio University Sterling Worth McGirr

Peruna praised by gallant soldiers and war reporters

Col Arthur L. Hamilton of the Seventh Ohio Volunteers writes from Columbus praising Peruna for catarrh and stomach trouble and notes its benefit during Spanish American War with low casualties. Assistant War Correspondent H B Manley also lauds Peruna as a versatile aid in heat, cold, sleeplessness, or poor appetite.

Arthur L. Hamilton Ohio Volunteers Goodale St Columbus, O Hartman Col. Hamilton War Department Army Corps Alger Meade and Bushnell H. B. Manley China Care A. G. Pittaway Spark Street Ottawa Canada Peruna

Hudsons Attend Niece Jane May Hudsons Wedding

Mr and Mrs W C Hudson and daughter Lorene of Norwood came Tuesday evening to attend the wedding of his niece Miss Jane May Hudson to Mr Stuart Laughlin which took place this afternoon.

Stuart Laughlin May Hudson Cincinnati S. M. Hudson W. C. Hudson Lorene Norwood Jane May Hudson

Social notes on local visitors and movements

Miss Nan and Catharine Leyden traveled to Columbus for a brief visit with friends. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Goodrich of Marshfield were in the city en route to the Jamestown exposition. Miss Goldie Smallwood, formerly with the Daily Messenger, left for Marion to take a lucrative new position.

Nan Catharine Leyden Columbus L. C. Goodrich Marshfield Goldie Smallwood The Daily Messenger Marion

Arthur Peffus heads to Detroit for Chicago Detroit series

Arthur Peffus of the Athens Candy Kitchen left this morning for Detroit to see the series of ball games between Chicago and Detroit. Mr and Mrs B F Switzer of Columbus are guests of Mr and Mrs E J Jones. Miss Sadie Stoneburner who had been guest of Miss Carrie Munn returned to Nelsonville today.

Arthur Peffus Athens Candy Kitchen Detroit Mich Chicago B. F. Switzer Columbus E. J. Jones Sadie Stoneburner Carrie Munn Nelsonville

Mrs Julia Friday Returns Home From Cincinnati Visit

Mrs. Julia Friday, who spent the past few months with relatives in Cincinnati, returned home Tuesday evening. Mr. H. H. Henry, formerly of Ames ville and now in real estate in Columbus, was an Athens visitor on Tuesday.

Julia Friday Cincinnati H. H. Henry Amesville Columbus Athens

Ballard Visit Tracked in Indianapolis Stopover

Mr. Felix Ballard visiting his parents Rev and Mrs Frank Ballard in Indianapolis stopped Tuesday during a trip to Birmingham Alabama and was hosted by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs James Ballard.

Felix Ballard Frank Ballard Indianapolis Birmingham Ala James Ballard

Ill son of Mr and Mrs Thompson improves after diphtheria

The little son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Thompson, who had been ill with diphtheria, is much improved.

C. H. Thompson

Sloane Returns from Duluth After Grandson's Illness and Death

Mr. O B Sloane comes back from Duluth Minnesota following the illness and death of his little grandson Charles Byron Boden son of Dr and Mrs Jesse Sloane Boden. Generals and Mrs C H Grosvenor return from Washington after three days there and after their Europe trip with a case in the supreme court in which he was an attorney.

O. B. Sloane Duluth Minn Charles Byron Boden Jesse Sloane Boden C. H. Grosvenor Washington Europe Supreme Court

Hyomei Guarantee Backed by Henderson-Crider

Henderson-Crider assures a money back guarantee if Hyomei does not cure catarrh. The medicated air is inhaled, not ingested, reaching nose throat and lungs to destroy germs and soothe membranes. Complete outfit costs $1.00 with full refund if it fails to cure.

Henderson-Crider Henderson-Crider Drug Company

The Women's Eye Savings Habit Ad

Read the Security Savings Bank ad on page eight and get the saving habit with weekly installments. Encourages women readers to start a savings plan and build financial security through regular deposits.

Security Savings Bank

Permit to Wed for William Bunderbasen and Marie Chadwell

William Bunderbasen a 21 year old barber of Columbus and Miss Marie Chadwell 19 of Rimble seek a marriage license. The groom is noted as born in Germany.

William Bunderbasen Barber Columbus Marie Chadwell Rimble Germany

Henderson Crider Drug Store Ad Weathering Illness

An old advertisement proclaims Pure Drugs as the ruling necessity during illness. It promotes Henderson Crider Drug Store with a concise, market-facing message. The snippet emphasizes dependable pharmaceutical goods and health relief.

Henderson-Crider Drug Store

Unclaimed Letters Listed for Athens Ohio October 1907

Athens Ohio October 7 1907 unclaimed letters listed by postmaster John Finsterwald include Katie Barker Bacon Mrs Bud Brooks Glen Brown Olive Cana C H Co Carpenter David Carpenter Joe Carpenter Karl Creighton C D Evans Geo Finsham Rosa Gift Mabel Hedges Russell Kincade Mary Mace M FE Maikeson Mrs C E Miller Mrs Chas Moody Ed Morrison Wm Pettit P P Rogers Frank Romine Fannie Steadman Nettie Simms E J Tewksberry Dal Wann Gera Weaver F B Williams Cynthia Wilson Herman Persons calling for the above please say they were advertised. Unclaimed letters will be sent to the dead letter office October 21 1907.

Athens Ohio Bacon Katie Barker Bud Brooks Glen Ed. Morrison Wm. Pettit P. P. Rogers Frank Romine Fannie Steadman Nettie Simms E. J Tewksberry Dal Wann Gera Weaver F. B. Williams Cynthia Wilson Herman John Finsterwald P. M

Henderson-Caider Drug Store Offers Student Centered Goods

Local store markets itself as a hub for student events and ticket sales. It touts Belle Mead Sweets and popular hot chocolate, with a large stock of Spalding's Goods to keep customers satisfied and returning.

Daily Markets Prices From Pittsburg and Buffalo

Daily markets report from Pittsburg with cattle hogs and sheep price ranges. Cattle prime 5.80 to 6.10 and common 3.00 to 3.25. veal 3.50 to 8.50. Hogs prime 7.10 to 7.35 and common 5.00 to 6.10. pigs 6.25 to 6.70. Sheep prime 5.50 to 5.75. yearlings 3.50 to 6.00. spring lambs 5.00 to 7.00. Buffalo prices noted as dull for cattle.

Associated Dailies Telegram Pitsburg Buffalo N. J

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chewa James Rennison James Ward Luhrig Athens Township D. H. Edwards D. A. Frost Mechanicsburg Enos Starkey Shaffer & Roach J. Blackburn David E. Blackburn Athens Village Frank Lucy Morehead C. L. Bean Evan J. Jones Ida B. Ritenour A. J. Gage H. H. Haning E. R. Walker Ames Township Charles Robb Everett Mace Canaan Township Josephine Jordan Ida M. Burk T. W. Lee Jacob Spring L. D. Evans John L. Evans Rome Township Hiram Thomas Francis M. Daily Mary J. Winners Frank C. Parsons Troy Township J. W. Fultz John H. Furno Glouster Amanda R. Allen Charles E. Allen Ohio State Margaret Redhead Robert Skinner E. G. Antle George W. Warner Thos. B. Hoge Village of Jacksonville Susie Belt Sherman Russell Waterloo Township Arthur Dower Elizabeth Pidcock L. D. Devore Hocking Mining Co George Dowler James H. Dowler Fred H. Nice Percival Jones Baker & Brown M. A H. D. Kreig Athens Lumber Co Henry Hawn Minnie Courtney Chauncey Charles Lehman William Champlin Almira Webster H. M. Webster W. C. Pidecock Bk. C. Woodworth Treas Merwin Mansfield Ann Bobo A. F E. Watkins T. W. Coe M. J. Carleton J. E. Hartnell Soldiers’ Relief David Tetters M. M. Bryson C. M. Copeland Urichsville W. F. Copeland Maplewood Drive Sunnyside J. D. Brown T. J. Davis Brown Davis Nora Light Sam Summer Store Mrs. W. C. Light Gasyville W. L. Slutz M. E. Pond B. F. Jackson Newport Women's Foreign Missionary Society Frank McCallister Marietta Register T. Watson Craig Wolf Shoe Company South Memphis S. E. Test Farm de Witt Asa Sutton Dayton Jake Sherman West Virginia Robert and Lewis Davies C. C. Millikan College Street Arthur Wolfe Trimble Avis Dean Theodore Dean D. W. Peoples Athens Veneer Door Company Marietta George R. Walker Lelia Cleveland L. A. Sprague McConnellville H. L. True McGirr-Mills Col Henderson-Caider Daily Markets
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