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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1903

Page

9

State and County Election Proclamation in Athens County

J Andrew Murphy Sheriff of Athens County Ohio proclaims and gives notice of the time and place for holding the state district and county elections. This follows Ohio statutes and Federal Assembly changes shifting election dates from October to November. The notice is directed to qualified electors of Athens County Ohio.

Sheriff's Office Athens County Ohi Ohio Chie J. Andrew Murphy Ohis Athensrad Obin Ddg

State officers election slate for Ohio offices

The document lists candidates for Ohio state offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor Treasurer Judge of the Supreme Court Auditor of State Attorney General and Commissioner of Common Schools. Also notes for public works board including a short term unexpired seat.

Supreme Court Supreme Court of State of Ohio Board of Public Works Public Works Mensbar Bonra Oto

Athens County Infirmary Dispenser and Coroner Seats

One person for the office of Infirmary Dispenser for the County of Athens and one person for the office of Coroner for the County of Athens. The notice assigns candidates to these county offices and specifies the election context.

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Ohio Voters To Decide Constitutional Amendments In Election

Qualified electors will vote on multiple proposed constitutional amendments in Ohio. Voters will see options including governor veto power, municipal massification, uniform taxation, representation by counties, and single liability for private corporations. Ballots will list each amendment with pro and con labels and tally information.

Ietr Stas of Obie Lee

Polls Closer Unused Ballots Destroyed In Precincts

County election rules describe designating 50 inspectors and witnesses to oversee counting in each precinct. After polls close the number of voters is certified on poll books and proclaimed aloud, then remaining ballots are destroyed in the presence of judges clerks and inspectors.

Transmission of Returns Sec 23 in Ohio election record

After canvassing votes the judges and clerks prepare duplicate tally sheets and remiss of the question signed and certified as required by law. One copy goes to the deputy state supervisors. the other to township or municipal clerks. The documents are sealed and addressed to the proper officers for deposition. From opening the ballot box to counting, precinct personnel must stay at the polling place under penalty of fifty to one hundred dollars. Dated in Athens Ohio September Biel, 1903.

County Board of Municipal Corporation Janay Athens Ohio Biel

Social guests and hometown visits reported in Athens area

Mr and Mrs J S Jewell hosted Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs A J Laverty and two children Mr and Mrs Penn Shirley and family of Athens James Otis and wife of Nelsonville C H Nice visited Marietta Friday Alex Root of Ohio University stayed home Sunday The Wetherells returned from a brief visit with their son Palmer in Junction City Mrs C A Nice and Mrs Ed Nice visited their mother in Vincent Weltha Davis of Stewart spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Davis

J. S. Jewell A. J. Laverty Ed. Nice Vincent Weltha Davis Stewart Charles Davis

Vanderhoof Change of Store Ownership in Town

H L McAfee has sold his store to Mr Knight of Virginia. Wishes for success to the new storekeeper. Mrs S E McCall hosts her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Packard from Parkersburg. Nora Barstow ill with scarlet fever slowly improving. Charles Owings and wife visited Ulric area last week. Ed Byron of Stewart on business here. Milton Charlton and family spent days with friends. Baptist protracted meeting begins Thursday evening with Mr White as preacher. Luella Clark attends school at Coolville.

H. L. McAfee Knight Virginia S. E. McCall Packard Parkersburg Nora Barstow Charles Owings Ulric Wo ML. Jeffers Edd Byron Stewart Milton Charlton Baptist Church Mr. White Luella Clark Coolville

Local social notes from Corning and nearby towns

W. C. Poston of Corning spent Sunday with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Landon of Columbus visited the city guests of Mrs. Landon’s grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Myers. Orley Nelson and Floyd Vore were Logan visitors Sunday. George Shaffer attended the funeral of Mrs. Harriet Hughes at Straitsville. The Hyperion club met with Mrs. L. N. Locie Saturday. J. O. Martin of Chicago is spending a few days with relatives here. Thomas Stiff joined the United States Coal Co. at Smithfield. Bendall spent Sunday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp and son Stacy visited relatives at Sugar Grove Sunday. Mrs. J. T. Sheppard returned home after a week in Columbus. Fred Thacker and Gertrude Sheppard attended the funeral of George W. Towsley at Athens Sunday. Loveing Primrose spent Saturday in Lancaster. Mrs. Frank Cooley visited relatives in Columbus Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lover Rhodes were Columbus visitors Tuesday. Mrs. Lee McDowell went to Columbus to attend the State Federation of Woman’s Clubs as a delegate for Hyperion club. Harry Hawkins spent Sunday in Earl. Washburn of Youngstown is the guest of his aunt Mrs. W. Bean. Mrs. W. T. Bean entertained with a six o’clock dinner Thursday for Mrs. J. C. Martin of Chicago and Mrs. W. L. Webb of Toledo. Dr. S. M. Hyde was an Athens visitor Friday. Mrs. Lee McDowell and Miss Berth Newton hosted a lunch for Mrs. J. Martin of Chicago and Mrs. W. L. Webb of Toledo.

W. C. Poston Corning W. W. Poston Charles Landon Columbus J. C. Martin Chicago W. L Webb Toledo 5. M. Hyde Athens Lee McDowell

Dodd's Kidney Pills Backed By Local Testimony

In Montana on October 19 a resident notes dramatic relief from back and kidney pains after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mr Gottleib Mill credits the remedy for his own kidney troubles and backache, saying he would keep the pills at home and use them again if needed.

Tennessee grand jury indicts mob members for second degree murder

A Tennessee grand jury indicted twenty two individuals from a mob for murder in the second degree for lynching and Negro. The piece also includes a moral adage about John Wesley and a pitch for Chamberlains Cough Remedy from McKee’s Drug Store and a note on Senator Depew congratulating Senator Pratt on his marriage.

Tennessee Depew Senator Pratt

Wail Through His Hand From Penny Nail Accident

J Mount of Three Mile Bay cut his hand opening a box with a ten penny nail. He applied Chamberlains Pain Balm and found the pain and soreness quickly subsiding, with the injury healing. For sale by McKee's Drug Store. Japan sends 10000 troops into Corea to guard the telegraph lines from Fusan to Seoul. Once wireless telegraphy spreads, Japan may need another excuse to keep troops in Corea.

John Wesley J. ©. Mount Three Mile Bay Chamberlain Ike McKee’s Japan Corea Fusan Seoul

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve a Pure Remedy Claim

The notice extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the only pure witch hazel product, branding all others as counterfeit. It praises its use for cuts burns bruises tetter piles and related skin issues and notes Cline's Pharmacy as the seller. It ends with a brief remark about war correspondents undecided on Korea or the Balkans.

DeWitt E. C. DeWitt Cline

Dr Kings New Life Pills Cure Chronic Constipation

Cavendish resident LeQuintin was reportedly robbed by chronic constipation until Dr Kings New Life Pills intervened. The remedy claims complete cure and is sold for 25 cents at W H McKee’s Drug Store amid broader notes on musicians and federation alignment.

LeQuintin Cavendish Dr. King W. H. McKee Drus Life Plant

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