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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1908

Page

6

Constitution Bill Amendments Pass In Legislature

A scanned legislative record outlines procedures for passing a constitution amendment bill. It covers introduction, readings across three days, and required majorities in both houses. The governor’s objections, if any, may send the bill back with reasons, and a two thirds vote can override. Adopted March 1909 by Speaker Titrasoan and Senate members.

State of Belleary Ghednibiy A. Titosraon Coeeh A Hanate Mien Senate

Ohio Secretary of State Certificate Fragment

Fragmentary OCR shows Carmi A Thompson as Secretary of State of Ohio certifying an official document. It references authentication of an augmented copy and a statute adoption by the General Assembly, dated April 22 in Columbus.

A. PD Columbus AnNiven Soares Amnnica Secretary of State Carmi A. Thompson State of Ohio General Assembly A. S

Ohio General Assembly Proposes Tax Exemption Amendment

A proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution seeks to exempt from taxation the value of property used for public purposes including schools and government property not to exceed 4200 per person. The measure, certified by Secretary of State Carmi A. Thompson, was adopted by the General Assembly and is certified as an exemplified copy.

General Assembly Ohio the Sun of J.D. Chambpalain House of Representati Jamee Mo WiLidh AmMa Senate

Columbus Women Guests At Mrs Farich Residence

Miases Lenna and Anna Mason of Columbus are hosted by their aunt Mrs. J W Farich on Soni Jileh street.

Miases Lenna and Anna Mason Columbus J. W. Farich Soni Jileh Street

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Clarified

The notice sets monthly examinations on the first Saturday with a holiday rule moving to the next Saturday. Boxwell Examinations run on the third Saturday to April and the second Saturday to May. O C Jackson, Clerk.

C. Jackson

O T R C Teachers Progress Highlighted In Athens County

Athens county teachers are urged to report O T R C teaching work years to county secretary F S Coultrap. Books and supplies priced from three to three fifty dollars are available through the secretary with order delivery by express if multiple copies are bought. A long list of names shows many teachers completed the year 1908 1909 program and officials expect more to enroll and be employed for future school terms.

Tia Abbots County Athens County Coultrap Eoity K. C Ald Masuya Blackmar Jordan Commissioner of Schools Athena Athens Skinner York Township Aaron Grady Nelsonville Trimble McM. Kryson Glewster Rome Guy Dinemoor Stewart Dover C. R. Cine Hanneey Waterloo Supt. Gibbs Marsheld Alexander Township Sherman Parker Athens St. D Canaan Carl Hil Rh. D Troy Township Alex Foot Cortville Bern Township J. W. Edgerton Plantesville Carthage Township Lila LePavor Alfred Lodi Township George N. Norris Shade Lee Winifred Richmond Albany Ames Townhahiy T. 8. McBride Amesville J. J. Burns Jin Ley

Pioneer Daniel Fulton Dies at Millfield Aged 86

Daniel Fulton a Millfield resident and Athens county pioneer died Wednesday evening at his home at age 86. Born in 1822 in Alexander township he helped build the Hocking Canal and later worked for the Hocking Valley Iron Co. He married Lucy Tree in 1846 and left five children, three surviving Emma Havenond of Kansas City, Ker and John J. Fulton of Millfield. Funeral Friday at 1 PM at Millfield Christian church with burial in Chauncey.

Daniel Fulton Millfield Mr. Fulton Athens County Alexander Township Athena County Danliel Mulion Hocking Canal Hocking Valley Lucy Tree Pee Mary White Artesia N. M Emma Havenond Akansas City Ker John J. Fulton Millfield Christian Church Furin Chauncey

Mrs Ada J Croom Credits King's New Discovery Cure

Mrs Ada J Croom proprietor of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr. King's New Discovery with curing her severe cough and suspected consumption after taking three bottles. The remedy, sold at McKee's drug store for 50c and 1.40, offers a trial bottle free.

Ada J. Croom Croom Hotel Vaughn, Miss Dr. King McKee

A New Arriver Tern to Mr. and Mira

Hera Monday, the ten pound son.

Mr. and Mira Hera

Payorite Prescription Promises Renewal for Women

An advertisement extols Payorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments caused by marriage and motherhood. It claims to strengthen weak health, relieve pelvic drains and weakness, and suit nursing and expecting mothers. Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo offers free consultation by letter.

Pierce Rlv Investcn

Roach Reopens Meat Market In Rebuilt Athena Building

The Rosch building in Athena, damaged by fire months ago, has been remodeled and meat market space leased to C. H. Reach, known as Herb Reach. Reach, a pest master and seasoned meat cutter, returns to business with a refined market named Reach & Potty serving loyal Athena housewives and old customers.

Weert State Short C. H. Reach Herb Reach Herb Athena Bulliny Athens Roach Rewh & Potty

Interior Rush Under Way at New Methodist Church Dedication

Interior work accelerates for the new Methodist church with dedication set for November 22. Bishops Moore and Cranston will oversee the services as pipes, seats, and decorations proceed. Catholic visitors reviewed the impressive interior.

New Methodist Church D. H. Moore Earl Cranston

Couple Wed at Veverield Home in 4 o' clock Ceremony

The text notes a wedding at the home of a local preacher in Veverield. The ceremony was officiated by Gilder L. B. Goodeith with Pronk Netle and Mabel as participants. The couple are to make their home at Alrtine.

Pronk Netle Mabel A Veverield Gilder L. B. Goodeith Hothe

Good Speakers at Taft Club in Athens Tub Rooms

A large crowd heard Rep. A. J. Crawford of Glangster and ex Senator Dr. K. Moore at the Athens Taft Club. Crawford praised recent Ohio legislature work including miner support measures and a mining law codification commission. Moore discussed taxation and the state depository law, with Taft sentiment noted as growing. Refreshments followed the event.

A. J. Crawford Glangster Dr. K. Moore Athens Taft Tub Rooms Crawford Alex Nelson Ohio Pollock Miners’ Legislative Committee Ohio Federation of la How Harris Taft D. J. Moore Moore Bath

Dean's Ointment Praised by Girard Mayor

John R. Garrett of Girard Alabama proclaims a cure by Dean's Ointment after suffering torment from itching pills. He credits permanent relief and endorses the product.

Dean John R. Garrett Girard Ala

Legislation Sought To Reform Old Ohio Mine Laws

Officers of the United Mine Workers of America presented to the Ohio Mining Commission in Columbus a program to reduce mining fatalities and modernize the industry. William Green W G Savage and D H Sullivan spoke for the union before the panel chaired by George Harrison. Operators representatives were to be heard next.

Ohio Olumbas Ohio Mining Commission United Mine Workers of America William Green W. G. Savage D. H. Sullivan George Harrison J. J. Rebey Cleveland C. J. Whitesell Logan J. H. McCauley Abey C. L. Cassenham Percy Tellow Washingtonville James Hennessey Barton

Local residents share visits and moves across towns

Mr and Mrs J H Dowler visit Vigo this week as guests of their sister Mrs Ethel Six of Marshfield is with Lucy Pennell in Union on Sunday Dr L J L Imes Morgansville spends days with parents Mary Wining of Luhing hosts a visit Arcella Kelley of Anderson Indiana comes to see relatives Peter Winning relocates his family from Salem W K Gibbs moves his family here Mr and Mrs Gush shop at Athens Saturday

J. HU. Dowler Vigo Sap Mies Ethel Six Marshfield Lucy Pennell Union Jl.l. Imes Morgansville Mary Wining Luhing J. O. Imes Athens Arcella Kelley Anderson Ind Peter Winning

Fair week visits and funeral at local church

Miss Ethel Jones visits Lancaster for the fair. Mrs. Diantha Hester from Mineral stays with her daughter Mrs. John Emish. The benefaction for Miss Carrie Youken of Mineral was held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon. Interment took place in the Marshaticla cemetery.

Ethel Jones Lancaster Diantha Hester Mineral John Femish Carrie Youken M. E. Chereh

Seemingly Random Pairs Noted in Ancestry Fragments

OCR text lists multiple names with ages and origins including John Whitresine aged four from Csb us, Estella Krug aged 21 of Athens, Clyde Durant 26 of Guysville and Emma Hoffman 26 of Athens, Timothy Nolan 37 merchant of Columbus and Hattie Latimer 25 of Dover, G W Beverage 53 miner and Martha J Craig 47 of Marshfield, Frank Nagle 2? miner of The Plains and Mabel Collins The Plains or Albany.

John F. Whitresine C Sbus Estella Krug Athens Clyde HH. Durant Guysvillé Emma Hoffman Timothy Nolan Merchant Columbus Hattie May Latimer Dover G. W. Beverage Miner Martha J. Craig Mershfield Frank Nagle the Plains Mabel Clare Collins

Knights of Pythias District Meeting in Pomeroy

The Knights of Pythias district for Athens Meigs and Tallia counties met in Pomeroy Friday. Trend Chancellor Ringohl and Grand Keeper of Records and Seals William Beatty attended and spoke publicly. A parade and public meeting followed, with a private session and banquet in the opera house that evening.

Knights of

Athens to Play Chauncey Sunday at Circle Hill

The Athens baseball team hosts Chauncey Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Circle Hill. Pitcher Mack McGraner will start for Athens.

Chauncey Athens Circle Hill Mack” McGraner

Whiteside and Krug Tie on Dean Avenue in City

John Whiteside and Miss Estella Kriz were married last evening on Dean Avenue with Squire Rose officiating. The groom lists his home in Columbus and his occupation as an automobile driver.

John Whiteside Estella Kriz Dean Avenue Squire Rose Columbus

Millionaire's son learns wealth through weekly allowance

A quotation from Puck describes a wealthy man who gives his son Bobby, not yet ten, a weekly pocket allowance of 1000 dollars in small bills. The father notes the boy manages his funds with foresight and even pays fines himself when fined by a justice of the peace for a car accident.

Bobby Justice of the Peace Puck

Billy Bryan Song Parody from 1908 Puberto verse

A humorous regional verse attacking William Jennings Bryan through a chant filled with misheard names and playful rhymes. The piece references Taft and public figures in a satirical political song from September 1908, noting copyrighted context and playful distaste.

Campaigning in 1968 at the Cloveland Main Center

A rough OCR fragment describes a campaigning scene in 1968 with a track, a moving train, and a candidate seen near the engine as it groans and drags away the train. The garbled text mentions Sees, Arad, and the official at the back in a chaotic moment aboard a valve of travel.

IfFron Cloveland Main Center Arad Olaffercy

Clearing the Lot for Government Building Site

Foley and Kircher began tearing down the remaining houses on West Union Place to clear the government building site. In a few days the lot will be barren and ready for further building proceedings.

Foley & Kircher West Union

Special Excursion Fares to Cincinnati for Mason Centennial

Special excursion fares to Cincinnati for the Centennial celebration of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio. Tickets on sale October 19 20 and 21. Fare from Athens four dollars seventy five cents.

Cincinnati Grand Lodge Masons Ohio Athens Denver Colorado Springs Publo Col National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Pueblo Cal American Federation of Labor Chafin Watking

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SPE SvaTas Arrica Onin Gaumil A. Thompson State of Life Binie Tate Olio Gcarmy A. Thompson Amendmert Obie Mietwos Inia Smvie Artic I CA. Trews Sohienehpeaker House of Repreach Annie Ww L. Haka Eall Bert Crawford Elsie Cummins Clifford Campbell L. J. Cowen James A. Dye Anna Dye Lacy Dye Guy Dinsmoor Ethel Dunfee Ida B. Devore Samuel Daugherty Alvin Dille Elizabeth Druggan Draper Davis Bila Druggan Anna Dean T.E. Dixon Eurl Downey Dinstay Dingmeoor Oral Dougherty Sarah Druggan Lena Bb. Davis Garnet Darby Hattie Donny J Mary Goddard Br. G. Gihaon Margaret Galligher Elma Grigsby Constance Graham Agron Grady Winifred Hayes Roxy Hampton Carl H. Hill Bertha Howard Filo Hutchins A. Higley Emmett T. Hayes Cassie Harris Mattie Hateh H. A. Hateh Cheries KK. Hayder Frankie Howard Edith Hoisington Ray Maivedeth Martin T. McBride Ethel Mitchell Fern McGrew Ella Murphy Ete McKee Fistela McKee Frank Murphy Mayine McNerney Meryl Miilican Chess Miller Clara V. Mouler Elizabeth Musegrave Hannah WcCall Frederick Merrill Hardee Ye Cune Helen McCay R. H. McNeil Lattice Marshall Jessie Murphy Lawrence Moon West State O& Mariella Nagie Collins Taft Club United Mine Workers Mrs. Gush Pythias Pomeroy Whiteside-Krug Billy Bryan H. J. Boatman Filly Bryan Jackass A Bryan Bily Bevan Mily Bryan Bullou Fetter Billy Pevan Mpubertos Pight H.W. Buckboe H. HH. Haning Lawrence & Bean, Fire and Life Insurance J. S. Basom, D. D. S ORM South Coverr Street Alberta Arizona British Columbia California Idaho Mexico Montana Nevada New Mexico Oregon Washington Ohio Central Lines Chicago Elsworthy Carsey Lawl Carsey James Lonas Carseytown Ninth Street United States Patent Office Washington, D. C
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