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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1903

Page

16

Ohio Election Provisions for State and Local Referenda

Sheriff Wiley proclaims the November election date for Ohio voters to decide five constitutional amendments. Propositions cover Governor veto power, municipal classification, taxation, county representation, and single liability for private corporations. Includes ballot wording guidance for yes or no selections and official return procedures. Local notes mention residents visiting, store sale, and upcoming protracted Baptist meeting.

Covernor State of Ohio

State officers for Ohio governor and top state posts

The notice calls for one candidate each for Ohio Governor Lieutenant Governor Treasurer Supreme Court Judge Member Board of Public Works Auditor Attorney General and Commissioner of Common Schools for the state roles. It specifies single persons for both full and unexpired terms where applicable. The document outlines the offices and the need to fill each with a single candidate.

Supreme Court of State of Ohio Board of Public Works

Infirmary Director and Coroner Posts Open in Athens County

The county seeks candidates for two county offices, Infirmary Director and Coroner, with one open position for each. The notices specify a formal selection process by the Athens County officials and invite qualified residents to apply within the stipulated deadline.

County of Athens

Polls Close and Unused Ballots Destroyed Report

County election rules allow party ticket inspectors and witnesses to attend counting. After polls close, the number of electors who voted is certified and proclaimed outside the polling room. Judges and clerks then destroy any ballots remaining unvoted in the presence of designated inspectors.

Board of Judges Athens Ohio

Local Notes From Nelsonville And Surrounding Areas

Community news and visits across Nelsonville Corning Logan Sugar Grove Lancaster Athens and Columbus. Frequent social visits include Mrs J T Sheppard Mrs W T Bean Mrs L N Locie and Mrs J C Martin of Chicago with many relatives and outings noted. Funeral attendance and club activities also reported.

W. C. Poston Corning W. W. Poston Charles Landon Columbus Thomas Stiff United States Coal Companys Smithfield H. Bendall James Sharp Stacy Sugar Grove J. T. Sheppard Fred Thacker Gertrude Sheppard George W. Towsley Athens Loveing Primrose Lancaster Frank Cooley Loveth Rhodes Lee McDowell State Federation of Woman's Clubs Hyperion Club W. T. Bean J. C. Martin Chicago W. S. Webb Toledo J. M. Hyde Bertha Newton J. Martin W. L. Webb

Back Pain Relief Traced to Dodd’s Kidney Pills in Montana

In Sabra Montana on October 19 a local note credits Gottleib Mill with improving back pain in the community by promoting Dodd’s Kidney Pills. Mill recounts his own long kidney and back issues and says after using the pills for a few days his back pain ceased, calling the medicine the best on the market and promising continued use.

Sabra Montana France

Tennessee grand jury indicts twenty two in lynching murder

A Tennessee grand jury indicted twenty two members of a mob for murder in the second degree for lynching a Negro. This is an example which should be followed.

Tennessee

John Wesley quote cited about teaching and Chamberlain remedy

A piece quotes a saying attributed to John Wesley about repetition and notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for colds and grip, claiming it counters progression to pneumonia and is pleasant and safe. It advertises sale at McKee's Drug store.

John Wesley Mistress Wesley Chamberlain McKee Tore

Senator Platt Marriage Greeting Cited by Depew

Senator Depew congratulates Senator Platt on his marriage saying that in the evening of life a man should not flock by himself. The remark underscores social support in later years and marks a public display of bipartisan cordiality.

Depew Senator Platt

Nail Through the Hand Incident Reported at Three Mile Bay

J C Mount of Three Mile Bay New York ran a ten penny nail through the fleshy part of his hand while opening a box. He used Chamberlain's Pain Balm immediately and afterwards and found the pain and soreness quickly disappear. The balm is sold at McKee's Drug Store.

J. C. Mount Three Mile Bay N. Y Chamberlain McKee's

Japan Deploys 10000 Troops to Corea to Guard Telegraph Line

Japan sends 10,000 troops into Corea to protect the telegraph route from Fusan to Seoul. The remark suggests that when wireless telegraphy becomes common, Japan will need another excuse to retain troops in Corea.

Japan Corea Fusan Seoul

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Claims Purity Leadership

The advertisement proclaims DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve as the only pure Witch Hazel Salve and labels all others as counterfeit. It credits E C DeWitt with invention and asserts the salve best treats cuts burns bruises tetter bleeding itching and piles. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

DeWitt E. C. DeWitt Cline

War correspondents debate Korea or Balkans assignment

Journalists discuss potential postings choosing between Korea and the Balkans as frontline coverage options. Editors weigh risks, access, and audience impact while awaiting confirmation on assignments.

New Life Pills Defeat Chronic Constipation at Cavendish Home

Cavendish resident S LeQuinn faced chronic constipation until Dr Kings New Life Pills allegedly broke into his house and cured him. The ad promises guaranteed relief for 25 cents at W H McKee’s Drug Store.

S. LeQuinn Cavendish Dr. King W. H. Mc. Kee Dru

Military bands comply with Federation of Music request

Across the nation military bands are said to be urged to follow the Federation of Music first, with state or national government guidance to come afterward. The move signals coordinated support for unified musical standards and public events.

Federation of Music Ians

Ohio Central Lines Offer Athens Excursion Tickets

Agents will sell excursion tickets from Gallipolis Thurston and all intermediate stations to Athens and return. Tickets go on sale October 29 and 80, with valid return until November 1.

Ohio Central Lines Athens Gallipolis Thurston

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Sheriffs Athens County Oho Andrew A.D Thens General Assembly County Board of Municipal Corporation OUT OF Town News Jewell A. J. Laverty Penn Shirley James Otis Nelsonville H. Nice Marietta Alex Root The O. A Mrs. Wetherell Palmer Junction City A. Nice Mrs Ed. Nice Vincent Weltha Davis of Stewart Charles Davis H. L. McAfee Knight Virginia E. McCall Packard Parkersburg Nora Barstow Charles Owings Ulric W. M Jeffers Edd Byron Milton Charlton Baptist Church Mr. White Luella Clark Coolville Reson Waite le Grate Supreme Court Office of Auditor of State General Assembly of Fairfield Hocking Washington, Morgan Noble and Monroe Teleanty of Panel of Andrew Murphy Harry Hawkins Earl Washburn Youngstown BERRY France Medical Institute Co France Medical Institute United States Canada Mexico First National Bank Uer Bright Grip Fm Balkans Nator Mr. J. ©. Lukens Tinoe Tippecanoe the Life Plant CO Canton, Ohio McKee’s Drug Store T. P. Emerson Fami Guides Monitor Drs. Kennedy & Kergan Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ As Fire and Life Insurance ONIO United States Patent Office
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