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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
5
A long list of property transfers from multiple owners to various buyers across Athens Towship Carthage Township Lee Township Leds Township Marshfield Nelsonville Village and other locales with prices ranging from $50 to $9500. Notable transfers include Henry to J H Bobo $259 and Mathias Vermasten to Fred Shrehoinger $275.
A report notes sheet rails averaging 130 tons of metal per mile with a figure of 115 tons also cited. The figures illustrate the heavy material load in rail fabrication or transport contexts.
McClure's Magazine argues for rail safety by adopting devices like the Block System and the Open Switch Closer. A test by Hocking Valley Railway at Lancaster Ohio showed the automatic Open Switch Closer can shut a misaligned switch within fifty feet, reducing open switch wrecks without altering normal switch use.
Word was received of the death of Mrs. C. C. Van Horn at her Lancaster home on Wednesday evening due to paralysis. Funeral planned at her late home on Sunday with interment in Lancaster. She lived in Athens for years and her husband, a former night policeman, held that post until about a year ago.
Rose of Coal Run spoke in Marietta about the political situation saying things look brighter each day. He expressed confidence that he would be returned to the state senate.
A historical note defines the typical service life of a modern battleship as fifteen years, outlining implications for naval planning and replacement cycles. The source emphasizes technological change and maintenance costs driving the pace of fleet upgrades.
A crowded Taft Club venue heard U S Representative Albert Douglas and B D Sayre argue for Taft and against Bryan. Douglas praised Taft era progress while predicting gloom for Bryan, Sayre stressed Taft labor policy and injunctions. Judge J M Wood to speak next Saturday at 7.
A historical ad describes hog cholera as highly contagious and advises isolation and fumigation. It promotes Sloan's Liniment with a one to two ratio and a three day course, claiming antiseptic and tonic effects. Letters from A J McCarthy of Idaville Indiana and G W Balebaugh of Peru Indiana praise improvements in hog health after use. Dr J S Sloan of Boston offers a book free.
In probate court on an affidavit by her husband Minnie B Schley of Nelsonville was adjudged insane and committed to Athens hospital for treatment. The cause cited religious excitement. She is 40, very nervous, and has one insane uncle. Another case before Judge Lynch: William McKibben, 28, a miner of Marshfield, committed to the hospital on an affidavit by George McColling. McKibben's insanity cause is unknown.
Northwest coal operators report two dull weeks with shipments nearly halted. Docks at the lakes are crowded as efforts focus on clearance. Mild Northwest weather slowed stocking, leaving districts poorly supplied while New Pittsburg Coal Co. sees orders that may revive movement through the week.
The item records votes on option to date with drys carrying the measure. It lists THOM 72s in 202 and financial figures including state revenue for six months ending December 31, 1905 and local revenue for six months ending December 31, 1908. It notes the number of saloons voted out and revenue amounts, reflecting local taxation and licensing data.
Dr Coleman visited Athens for business on Saturday. Ethel Six stayed in Athens Monday with Kathryn McGrawar. Mr and Mrs C Carter of New Plymouth visited D H Bix and family for a few days. Capitolin Sanders spent Sunday in Mineral with Carrie Marquis. F Beverage of Chauncey called on friends Monday. Mr and Mrs H P Hoodlet and son Frances visited Carbondale Sunday. Charley Rhorickey remains on the sick list. Mrs Everett is a son of a . A guest of a constant was a for Pra one day last week. Homer Bell of Airline was a business visitor this week. Mrs RK M Cooper shopped in Athens Monday. Patsy Shannon of Athens spent Sunday here with Mr and Mrs W Duffee visiting in Glouster this week. G l Pake of Portsmouth called on friends here last week.
Mrs Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr Kine’s New Discovery with curing a severe cough and consumption after months of illness. A friend recommended the remedy, three bottles brought a complete cure. Sold at McKee’s drug store 50 cents and 1 dollar. Trial bottle free.
The October term grand jury met Monday with about thirty witnesses examined in Nelsonville cases. An adjournment was taken to November 9 at 1 p.m. Common Pleas Court opened at 1 p.m. Monday. The divorce case May Lidey vs Stanley Lidey was heard with four witnesses and granted. Court adjourned to November 5 to allow lawyers to focus on the upcoming national election campaign.
Harold Hystis of Brickerhoss New York learned by telegram on Wednesday of his mother’s sudden death from heart failure. He plans to travel home and must decide if he will return to the University of Athens for the present term.
A whimsical mock forecast blends political figures Taft Bryan and Roosevelt with October lore. It envisions a race day antics, Roman calendar origins, and colorful autumn imagery including oysters, frosts, and civic crowds, all in a playful period voice.
An advertising claim asserts proof that Lydia FE Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helps women safely through the Change of Life, touting inexhaustible proof of its effectiveness.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a long standing remedy for female illnesses. It claims to have cured thousands of women with displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities backache and other pains and invites readers to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
A whimsical verse piece imagines political and social events across months. It references a local option, prohibition cycles, military tensions with Japan and China, and a farm party at Forest Hill amid unfermented wine. It mentions Rockefeller observing October nine and a barn dance amid changing times.
J E Cook of Springfield spoke in Athens urging local Retail Merchants Association to join the Ohio Retail Merchants Association. About 16 members attended. President W S Blackwood led the meeting. A post session oyster supper at the Model followed.
Mr and Mrs P Jones return from Lyons Kansas after a visit with relatives. Mrs Kate Mabala and son Paul of Columbus are here visiting relatives. Mrs Mary Dixon of Chillicothe guests here. Mr Lloyd Sears spent Sunday at Carpenter with his parents. Hi P Hoodier an Athens visitor Saturday. Earl Llewellyn a Carribon dale caller Saturday. Mrs Ora Kittle of Glenstey spending the week visiting her parents. Conley of Athens the guest of her son and J P Tucker. Miss Gertrude Swaime spent Sunday in Athens visiting relatives. Mrs 8 S Pedigo and Miss Lol Martin guests of G W Duffee and family in Athens Saturday. James Beverage of Athens is Sunday guest of his mother.
The American Mining Congress Denver sends a letter to Hon. Albert Downing Chilliothe Ohio praising his renomination to represent the district in Congress. It notes his work on House Bill 20885 and expresses hope voters recognize his service to the mining industry and future legislation.
Ohio counties face waves of license expirations under a county option law. About 300 saloons in multiple counties will surrender licenses this week or in coming days with totals rising toward 629 more by November 23. Williame, Greene, and Trumbull counties vote first, with strong Anti-Saloon League expectations in Williame and Greene.
Nominations for grand officers of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows were submitted at the temple. Voting will occur the first week in December by past grand from 306 lodges. Unopposed candidates include E. E. Corn, H. W. Caumwright, George M. Kewell, F. C. Garrett, J. Hart, W. R. Batey, W. Berk, BE. C. McPeek, Alexander McBaine, Bert Roderick, A. B. Smith and more for grand junior warden. Competitors for grand representative include W. Manning, C. B. Miller, G. W. Stough, and A. R. Stocker.
The report notes that despite the ongoing rains in Baphand, both men and women show an indisposition to wear rubber overshoes.
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