Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1907

Page

3

Cargill Get Rich Quick Scheme Collapses in Columbus

Athens investors and Columbus customers mourn as the Cargill company’s enticing bait collapses. The scheme swindled thousands weekly, leaving a quarter of a million dollars lost in the city. A New York headquarters claim and an impending federal probe loom over the failing operation.

Columbus Cargill Cargill Company L. Sinclair West Street Columbus Savings and Trust Company New York

Indigestion Remedy Promoted by Henderson-Crider

An ad argues that Miona stomach tablets cure indigestion and related symptoms. It claims a risk-free trial with money back if not satisfied and offers the product at 50 cents a box. The copy urges readers to consider the remedy as a natural, healthy solution for postmeal distress.

Nile Sveryone Henderson-Crider Miona Mikha

Hyomei Promoted For Quick Catarrh Cure In Athens

The Henderson-Crider Drug company touts Hyomei as the most popular remedy for catarrh in Athens. They offer a money back guarantee if satisfaction isn’t achieved, claiming doctors and business people endorse its curing power and recommend it to others.

Athens Henderson-Crider Drug Company Hyomei

Sheriff Webster to Serve Extra Year in Athens County

Attorney General Ellis rules H M Webster may continue as sheriff for a one year extension authorized by the last assembly. The decision covers sheriffs and treasurers in various term stages and upholds the extension for those in their second term, while clarifying eligibility questions remain for first term incumbents.

Ellis H. M. Webster Athens County Franklin County Attorney General Assembly Tssue

Delegates Named for Hocking Valley Conference

Horace L. Chapman of Sunday Creek and William K. Field of New Pittsburg are chosen as operators’ representatives for the Hocking valley at the October 29 informal conference in Indianapolis. They will act without formal credentials, guiding Hocking interests. H. M. Taylor of the Pittsburg Coal company will also attend, his stake in Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois will influence next winter’s joint discussions.

Horace L. Chapman Sunday Creek Company William K. Field New Pittsburg Coal Company Hocking Valley Indianapolis Competitve Field Hocking H. M. Taylor Pittsburg

Wesleyan Close Call With Ohio Wesleyan Football

Ohio Wesleyan, led by star Jim Rike, managed only one touchdown as the Buckeyes edged Wesleyan 20 to 7 in a hard fought game. The match featured multiple punts and yardage swings with penalties and key plays by Kaler and Weaver shaping the outcome.

Ohio Wesleyan Jim Rike Ohio Wesleyan Potts Scott O. U Methodists Chickering Delaware Kale Kaler Wood Rike Weaver Hamilton Stroup Jones Connett St. Johns

Amesville visitors and local family guests

Mrs Lancetta Dean Mrs W R Goddard and Mrs E H Brawley are spending two weeks at Kirkersville as guests of Mrs Mary Rutledge. Mr and Mrs B N Hobson and daughter Mrs E R Lash Jr of Athens and Miss Anna Lovell of Marietta visited C M Lovell's family. Mr and Mrs Edward Garber of the same area were also mentioned.

Lancetta Dean W. R. Goddard E. H. Brawley Kirkersville Mary Rutledge 8. N. Hobson E. R. Lash, Jr Athens Anna Lovell Marietta C . M. Lovell Edward Garber

Broadwell News Notes From Marietta Reunion

Several residents attended a reunion in Marietta last week. Amy Hanson returned to New Lexington after a weeks visit. H E Rathburn and family visited J R Rathburn’s home. Chauncey James of Columbus called on friends. M P Totman went to Dunbar on business. Braadwell ladies donated over $10 to Rev Turner for the new U B church pastor. Rev Johnson preached an evening sermon. Mrs L Mercer visited Totman’s over Sunday. Grandma Totman has been poorly. W W Burns and Lorin Burns visited Gloucester on Saturday.

A. C. Knowlton Wilbur Carpenter Crestline M. F. Carpenter Thompson Columbus J. G. Moore Lou Finsterwald Ruel Guysville G. A. Phillips Robert Lewis la Vauche Easler Glouster Nelle Adair H. D. Henry Alice Doris Athens Mr. Henry Eastern Star Sidney Carpenter Arza A. C. Painter Albany Cincinnati Huntington W. Va Wells W. B. Golden James Palmer Eaton Dickison Keys and Worstell Zanesville James Golden Jimmy H. E. Rathburn J. R. Rathburn Chauncey James M. P. Totman Dunbar Ladies of Braadwell Wiliam Turner U. B. Church Johnson Grandma Totman W. W. Burns Lorin Burns

Old Lady on Birthday Declares Fearless View of Death

Mr James F Abernethy of Rutherford College North Carolina praises Sloan liniment saying it benefits many cases including a brick mason with paralysis in one arm. He notes eight years in medicine and urges others to use the remedy, asserting its unmatched value.

Sloan James F. Abernethy Rutherford College N. C

Death of Miss Rose Walsh on East Mill Street

Rose Walsh aged 31 died Sunday morning at 10 30 at her East Mill street home after a two year illness from tuberculosis. Her parents Mr and Mrs John Walsh of White Hall are both deceased. Surviving are two sisters Miss Anna Walsh and Mrs Adam Niggemeyer. Funeral Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock.

Rose Walsh East Mill Street Miss Walsh John Walsh White Hall Anna Walsh Adam Niggemeyer

Death of Berne, Switzerland native Mr Hubler at 79

Mr Hubler born 1831 in Berne Switzerland came to America 1849 married Sophia Cone in 1855. Six children born to the couple three deceased surviving are Mrs A H Lines Frank Hubler and Mrs E C Johnson Amenville. He died suddenly Sunday after being in Athens Saturday. Funeral Tuesday 10 30 at Bethel church with Rev S J Bishop in charge.

Hubler Berne Switzerland America Sophia Cone A. H. Lines Frank Hubler E. C. Johnson Amenville Athens Bethel Church Rev S. J. Bishop

Murphy Roller Flouring Mill sale in Guysville

Public sale of the Murphy Roller Flouring Mill at Guysville by J. W. Murphy administrators on Thursday November 21 1907. Property appraised at 6150 dollars with full description available in the Daily Messenger.

Murphy Roller Guysville J. W. Murphy Daily Messenger

Personal Mention Tells of Many Visitors Nearby

Tuesday’s Daily lists numerous social visits across towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. B N Chaner of Zaneaville and Mrs. Samuel West of Cincinnati visiting the Pickering household on University Terrace.

J. W. Warich North High Street B. N. Chaner Zaneaville Samuel West Terrace Park Cincinnati Thomas Jones Jackson Joseph L. Pickering University Terrace

Cities vie for Republican national convention site

Washington report says the Republican national committee will meet December 6 and 7 to decide the venue for the next convention. Chicago Kansas City St Louis Denver Seattle Atlantic City Pittsburg Milwaukee and St Paul have expressed interest. Criteria include accessibility transportation hotels suitable hall and news distribution facilities.

Washington Republican National Committee Harry New Republiican National Committee Elmer Dover Chicago Kansas City St. Louis Denver Seattle Atlantic City Pittsburg Milwaukee St. Paul

Fatal Tunnel Accident Strikes Passenger in Ohio Ride

Oct 21 report from Cutler Ohio notes Thomas France of Marshfield Ohio was struck by a tunnel timber as his train entered Tunnel Station. He lost consciousness briefly but recovered and avoided serious injury. France formerly ran a Cutler store and lived at Marshfield, a B&O S.W. rail station.

France Cutler Marshfield

Aged Farmer John Hubler Passes Away Near Athens

John Hubler, an elderly farmer, died at his home six miles east of Athens. The obituary notes he passed away at Bethel Church at 10:30 o clock, with services to be announced.

John Hubler Athens F ‘Ail Bethel Church Tendo Ae Ming

Quince Honey Preserve Method

Pare and grate six large quinces. Boil a quart of water with five pounds of sugar for five minutes. Add grated quinces and boil thirty minutes. Pour into pint jars and seal. Yields five to six pinta.

Tomato Relish From Simple Pickling Recipe Card

One peck ripe tomatoes peeled and drained overnight. Six onions minced, three celery heads, red peppers, one small cup salt. Drain and add two pounds brown sugar, two ounces white mustard seed, five cups vinegar. Put in grass jars cold do not cook.

Crab Apple Pie Method

Wash large crab apples and quarter them removing stems and cores. Layer in a deep dish with one cup sugar per quart of apples, cover with crust and bake or bake with an under crust only, then serve with whipped cream after baking.

Jersey Pickle Preparation From a Historic Recipe

A fragment describes making a pickle mix with onions tomatoes green peppers Lima beans corn and mustard seeds. Ingredients are combined with sugar and salt then cooked until thick and jarred, with paper covers and a bottle as a seal option.

Also Mentioned on This Page

meLeseed Henderson-Crider Drug Co State Law Department Sunday Creek W. K. Field New Pittsburg Aoe Zimmerman Age Ae Husky Methodists Durfee Williams St. John Wooster Warren Page Patterson Amesville Broadwell Amy Hanson New Lexington B. Frank Stout Parkersburg Frank 8. Roach Mr. Stout Mrs. Stout Frank Neff Maggie Hall Neffs, C H. J. Smith Nelsonville A. A. Lavelle Washington County Thomas Devitt West Virginia Clay Lumber Company Lavelle J. 8. Morrison McArthur Elza Satters Frank Schloss, Sr Joseph Schloss Charles Beverage Ina F. Beverage John McLaughlin William James L. 8. Woodworth Bellefontaine State Board of Charities John Romine J. J. Hoglen Wilmington F. M. Koons William Wentz Ad Ramsey Alfred David Swisher Cheshire Theodore Avis Dead J. B. Allen Greenfield Ben Johnson A. L. Johnson William Johnson Sturgiss, Mich W. VU. Copeland Flora Urichaville Prof C. M. Copeland Isaac Slaughter John Robinson D. M. Burchfield State Charities W. B. Bentley Joshua Spencer Marysville J. D. Raw F. P. McVay Order of Eastern Star of Ohio J. D. Evans John Finsterwald James A. Palmer Austin Holmes Mary T. Hibbard Coleman Ignature Thomas France A. Moneta Toledo AcVay D. Rohrer Jack Beam Duffy Spe The John A. Franz Co Pomeroy, Ohio Travelers Insurance Company Hall & Boden New Bank White Mountain S. M. Denison E. Main St Chillicothe
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication