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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1906
Page
7
A local church directory outlines service times and pastor details for Thompson Scott St Pauls Church Christian Church Methodist Episcopal Church First Presbyterian MT Zion Baptist Church Free Methodist Church. It lists Mass and Communion times Sunday school and various worship sessions along with addresses and residences of pastors and officers.
Stock and grain farm of about 200 acres in Hocking county near a railroad station. Features a good 10 room house with cellar wells bank barn 34 by 54 two sheep barns stock scales fifteen buildings and about 70 acres of bottom land. Abundant water timber and orchards blue grass sod and hills. Buildings sound. Telephone and R F D. Price cheap if sold soon. Contact J W Linton North street Logan Ohio September 20 1916.
Seasonal decay tone promotes Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea. The ad touts 35 cents for tea or tablets as a vitality remedy.
Central Avenue M E Church at Central Avenue and Clarke announces Sunday school at 9 15 a m with Miss Addie Bardin as superintendent. Until the new church building is completed only Sunday school is held. Meth Protestant Church in Mechanicsburg lists Rev Gamble as pastor with prayer meetings at 10 30 a m and preaching every other week at 7 p m.
Joseph A. Dean known as the college swindler was re-arrested at the doors of the Ohio penitentiary in Columbus as he was being released after a two year sentence for a prior offense. He faces charges in Delaware county for obtaining money by false pretenses from Ohio Wesleyan University president. Dean, a graduate and son of a good southern family, has a history of feigned insanity and rumor of consumption. His wife Mrs. Dean at Dayton may seek leniency while he is held for further indictments.
Jock Moore sub district president and Chris Evans national representative of the UMWA have been in Athens to seek reinstatement for two miners expelled during a previous strike. Although they have appealed to the Luhrig local, no decision has been reached as the case moves through the national union.
Engineer J R Sands and Health Officer Palmer start leveling the low lands below University Terrace. Most property owners consent to the Board of Health drainage plan. a survey of areas north and south of East Union street will precede final drainage method and construction.
A large group of prominent Eastern Star members from Athens county Ohio left for Dayton to attend the Grand Chapter session in midweek. Delegates include Mrs John Finsterwald Mrs W B Bentley Mrs James Palmer Mrs D M Burchfield Dr F P McVey Mrs Z L Henry Amesville Mrs Crawford Glouster and Miss Mary Lee Albany.
Athens Ohio October 23 1906 still a chance for Mr Carpenter as hospital officials seek changes after an assault on Uncle Jerry Supt Wilson and Mr Carpenter travel to Columbus to present a lengthy petition to the Governor amid questions about Dr Hanson and residence as the community debates outcomes and local response to the injury.
The Athens Township Teachers' Reading Circle met at Athens High School on October 20 with numerous members present. James' Practical Agriculture was completed. the next meeting on November 10 will cover Kings Rational Living.
A new canceling machine has been installed in the local post office due to the surge in mail. Installed last week, the device is already highly regarded by the entire force.
Amesville Oct 23 miners employed by Clark Coal at Lathrop met after waiting since Oct 10 to collect their pay. The mine has been idle since that date and the workers decided to take legal steps to recover wages.
The second monthly meeting of representatives from Independent Telephone Companies in Athens Hocking Vinton and Meigs counties gathered at 7 pm at the Home Telephone office in Athens. Discussions focused on uniform operations accounting equipment with committees on permanent organization toll rates and standard forms. Attendees from out of town included Collins Hensel Smith Clark Rose Pedigo Duffee and others. The next gathering is planned for the evening of November 26 in Athens.
Advertising copy stating PAZO OINTMENT as a guaranteed cure for piles with claims of itching bleeding and protruding symptoms. It promises druggist refunds if not cured in 6 to 14 days and lists a 50 cent price.
Virgil Stalder aged 9 died at his parents home in Chauncey after an accidental gunshot on October 4. A 38 caliber revolver bullet pierced his upper right lung. Despite initial hopes for recovery, hemorrhages after a coughing fit caused death. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM in Nye cemetery with family noted for high regard.
L A Andrews as guardian of Tem perance W Lehew and Samuel C Lehew sought probate court approval to sell land owned by the wife to support both spouses. Judge Lynch granted the order after a Saturday hearing, directing private sale of the Morgan county tract. the Lehews reside in Athens county.
The Baxter Concert Party performed at the College Auditorium as the first Athens Concert and Lecture Course event of the year. About five hundred attended and praised the first rate program featuring David Baxter, Mme Nilson Baxter, Hugh McGibeney, and Mrs Grace McGibeney. The course is promoted as the best yet offered with top American talent and strong endorsements. The next program will feature Dr N D Hillis and Judge.
A patent tonic claims to cure bad complexions and liver conditions by stimulating the liver and bowels with Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonite Pellets. Sold by W. H. McKee for 25 cents per complete treatment.
A terse note suggests a matter linked to the Messenger publication and its branding. The exact context remains unclear, but it hints at a phrase or slogan tied to messaging or media identity within the paper's pages.
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