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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1907

Page

6

Torch and What Is Doing There on Boone and Lawrence Road

Torch Ohio reports it sits on the B and C and W railroad between Athens and Parkersburg with the county’s best water. Farmers see a good corn and buckwheat crop, wheat seeding near finish, hay good, potatoes 50 to 60 cents a bushel. Boone and Lawrence Electric railway from Belpre to Pomeroy has not put on winter cars yet and faces delay.

Athens Parkersburg Boone and Lawrence Electric Railway Belpre Pomeroy

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Advertised

An ad touts DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills promising relief from backache weak kidneys bladder inflammation and urinary troubles A week’s treatment costs 25 cents sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

DeWitt Cline

Trustees Plan Special Meeting at Ohio University

President Ellis calls a special board of trustees meeting for Thursday afternoon November 14 at Ohio University. The session will present and consider the biennial reports of the president secretary auditor and treasurer with other business on the agenda.

Ellis Board of Trustees of Ohio University University

University To Stop Payments November 3 To 15

The university will refrain from paying bills from November 3 through November 15 to close the fiscal year. This action affects suppliers and departments awaiting disbursements before year end.

University picks F M Porter for chemistry instructor post

The chemistry instructor position at Ohio University, vacated by the resignation of Mr. Frank B Gullum, has been filled by Mr. F. M. Porter. Porter is a current student who has distinguished himself in scientific studies, especially in the chemistry department, as a thorough and efficient worker.

Ohio University Frank B Gullum F. M. Porter Porter Univrsity Chem

Conference Session Highlights At Logan Meeting

A South Eastern association meeting at Logan featured productive discussions and round tables. Dr. Vincent of the University of Chicago delivered notable addresses and the session was described as very successful.

Rans South Eastern * Association Logan Peor Dr. Vincent University of Chicago

Dr Shoop Restorative Promised To Ease Nerve Heart Ailments

An old advertisement touts Dr. Shoop's Restorative from Racine Wisconsin claiming rapid relief for digestion and heart nerves. The drug is offered with free samples by Henderson Crider Drug Co to test its claim and encourage health trials.

Shoop Racine Wis Henderson Crider Drug Co

Katharine Irwin and Thomas J Barlow Wed in Albany

Miss Katharine Irwin and Mr Thomas J Barlow were quietly married at the local M E parsonage by Rev J F Prior last evening. The groom is a traveling salesman residing in Cincinnati.

Albany Ohio Katharine Irwin Thomas J. Barlow M. E. Parsonage J. F Prior Cincinnati

Restorative Remedy Dr Shoop Claims Nervous Stomach Cure

Stomach troubles and other ailments attributed to nerves are said to be quickly corrected by Dr Shoop's Restorative a prescription widely sold by Henderson-Crider Drug Co. The remedy’s relief is described as an action on the stomach and related nerves.

Two Violent Deaths Brother of Elmer Boggs Killed in Shell Explosion

The report recalls the death of Elmer Boggs who died in a boiler explosion. His brother, serving in the regular army, was killed by a shell explosion while stationed in the far west. Elmer Boggs had worked at the local place two days before his death after moving from Guernsey county.

Elmer Boggs Far West Kimberley Eimer Boggs Boggs Far Went Guernsey County

Trial Catarrh Remedy Free Distribution Hailed

Trial catarrh treatments are mailed free on request by Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. The tests prove without cost to the people the value of this scientific prescription known to druggists as Dr. Shoop's Catarrh Remedy. Sold by Henderson Crane Drug Co.

Shoop Racine Wis Henderson Crnder Drug Co

Three Divorces Granted and Grand Jury In Session

The county courthouse buzzed with activity as about 200 witnesses arrived for a Monday grand jury session. Three divorce cases were decided with decrees granted, including Inman, Rescoe, and Bougher, all with related custody or name restoration outcomes.

Harley A. Inman Catharine Rescoe Irae Rescoe Catharine Johnson Vance Bougher United States Army Orpha Bougher Glouster Bank B. J. Miller Lin Lemon Lemon

Do You Think For Yourself Do You Think For Yourself

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women, claiming it contains harmless ingredients endorsed by leading medical authorities. It offers a free booklet of ingredients and endorsements mailed to interested readers in Buffalo, New York.

Dr. Pierce Pierce Br. & V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Shoop’s Health Coffee Advertisement Claim

If real coffee distorts your stomach heart or kidneys try Shoop's Health Coffee. Dr Shoop closely matches old Java flavor yet has not a grain of real coffee. Imitation made from toasted grains or cereals with malt nuts. Made in one minute. No long wait. Free sample at our store. Sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.

Shoop Dr. Shoop Henderson Crider Drug Co

Alumni fund committee formed at Ohio University

Mr J D Brown consents to serve as third member of the committee alongside Dean Chub and Professor Dunakle to head an alumni fund for student aid. The panel will oversee all alumni moves affecting the enterprise and plan efforts to rally alumni across states to support the new fund.

J. D. Brown Ohio University Chub Duna Kle

Doanville Woman Loses Horse and Buggy in Doanville

Doanville resident Mrs Campbell reported the loss of a bay mare with crooked hind legs and a black runabout with cape and shawl from Robbins' store area Sunday evening. She had parked the rig in front of the shop while visiting the depot with friends. both horse and carriage disappeared upon return. Local police were notified of the suspected theft.

Nelsonville Campbell Doanville Robbins

Permit to Wed for Barlow and Irving

Thomas J. Barlow a 48 year old traveling salesman of Cincinnati and Katharine Ll Irving a 34 year old saleswoman of Albany obtain a marriage license.

Thomas J. Barlow Cincinnati Katharine Ll. Irving Albany

Election Board Hears Protests in Nelsonville Race

The county board of elections met at 2 PM to consider protests against petitions for the November ballot. Nelsonville school board candidates C H Sissen Pritchard and Dr Lutz faced challenges over signer residences, while Lodi assessor hopeful Thomas R Phillips saw his petition accepted. York Township challengers Alex M Moore and W A Goodspeed had their petitions rejected for lack of sworn signatures.

Nelsonville C. H. Sissen Pritchard Lutz Keenan Nelsonvill R. D. Williams J. P. Wood, Jr Lodi Township Thomas R. Phillips York Township Alex M. Moore W. A. Goodspeed Moore Goodspeed

Mio Na Tablets Promised To Cure Indigestion

An advertisement urges readers to use Mio Na tablets to strengthen stomach muscles and boost gastric juice secretion, claiming relief from indigestion and related symptoms. It cites physicians and a money back guarantee from Henderson-Crider, offering a 50 cent box with refund if not cured.

Athens Henderson-Crider

Local residents visiting Athens and surrounding towns

The Athens area reports a flurry of visitors and guests. Charles Cameron and Mrs Cameron spent a day in Glouster with M M Lefavor, while Dr J C Jones was in Jacksonville on professional business. Mrs Malvina Lefavor plans weeks with daughter Zenia McLeod near New Lexington. Elizabeth Johnson of Columbus and Anna Howard of Millfield visited A L Johnson and wife. Davis Hawley of Cleveland stopped in for business. Nelle Adair and nephew Richard Clark of Amesville stayed with Mrs George Whipple. L A Patterson of Wellston left for Glouster to visit friends. S S McDonald of Columbus and Carlos Henry with son Harry of Amesville toured Athens. Rev T H Housel left for Athens for Marietta district Methodist Ministers meeting. A W Allom of Philadelphia visited daughter Mrs D H Thomas then headed to Athens. F P Morris and daughter Nellie of Wellsburg WV visited relatives in Athens and Eli Burleigh and family at Shade.

F. P. Morris Nellie Wellsburg W. Va Athens Eli Burleigh Shade

Local visitors and guests among Cincinnati friends

Mrs A J Davis of Cincinnati arrives as guest of Miss Julia Norton and plans a leaving Wednesday trip to Gallipolis to visit Dr and Mrs Frank Parker. Mrs L H Clarke returns from Cumberland three weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs L D Radcliffe host Will Radcliffe of Newport. Mrs KE Walker departs for Columbus to visit her brother Fred Carpenter. Hiram C Wyatt of Butler Missouri, visiting Amenville relatives, passes through. Ginn Co representative C C Parkhurst calls on Ohio pedogogy trade. Miss Bessie Gorselene and Miss Stella Tom from O U visit Zaleski relatives. Mrs A S Bethel and Mrs C M Copeland return from Cincinnati and Chillicothe. William Meighen and wife of Garden shop in city. Mrs J E Edmundson visits Columbus. Mrs Edward Schloss leaves for Nelsonville to visit sister D W Peters.

A. J. Davis Cincinnati Julia Norton Frank Parker Gallipolis

Judge A W Lynch Visits Glouster on Business

Judge A W Lynch spent today in Glouster on professional duties visiting local firms and meeting officials to discuss matters of commerce and judiciary outreach.

A. W. Lynch Glouster

Local residents and travelers head to regional visits

Amzi Hooper leaves for two week hunting trip in Columbia Virginia via T and O C. Mrs. John White of Logan visits sister Mrs. George De Camp. James Robins returns from Columbus business trip. Mrs. George Whipple and daughter visit Glouster with Will King. Reynolds family returns from Redondo California via Salt Lake City Colorado Springs and Chicago. Fred Alderman travels to Zanesville for Southeast Ohio Bankers meeting representing Athens National Bank. Attorney J A Ivers of McConnelsville attends court for a case.

George Reynolds Fred Helen Charles Hibbard Redondo Cal Salt Lake City Colorado Spring Chicago Fred Alderman Zanesville Southeastern Ohio Bankers’ Association Athens National Bank

Preventics Candy Cold Tablets Offer Quick Relief

To check a cold quickly buy Preventics from your druggist. Sold widely, these tablets contain no quinine or harsh ingredients and claim to prevent pneumonia bronchitis la grippe during the sneeze stage. Useful for feverish children. 48 tablets cost 25 cents, trial boxes 5 cents. Sold by Henderson-

Henderson- Crider Drug Co

Graham's Chapel Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Ray Duckler and family of Athens spent a few days with her sister Mrs John Fulton. Visitors from Clark's Chapel, Shade and Canaanville called on local residents. Several Athens residents, including Jacob Graham and William Graham, were noted for building, carpentry work, and weekend visits with kin.

Ray Duckler Athens John Ful

Dean's Regulets for Easier Digestive Passage

After a heavy meal take a couple of Dean's Regulets to aid the stomach liver and bowels with regular passage. The product claims to ease digestion and promote bowel movement.

Local Families Share News of Illness Visits and Deaths

Mr. Jeremiah Bean is very sick with rheumatism. Miss Essie Price of Athens spent weekend here. Lenna Calvert Myrta Calvert Carrie Bean Blanche Kincade shopped in Athens Saturday. Mrs. Whitfield Bean and Mrs. Arthur Bean visited Athens to consult Dr. Merwin about Gerald Bean who is slowly improving. Flo Calvert of Guysville visited the Calverts. Mrs. James A. Buck, mother of Mrs. Bean, died at her Guyaville home. The family extend sympathy. Mr. Martin Kincade was guest of Miss Myrta Calvert Wednesday.

Jeremiah Bean Essie Price Athens Lenna Myrta Calvert Carrie Bean Blanche Kincade Whitfield Bean Arthur Bean J. T. Merwin Gerald Flo Calvert Guysville H. L. Calvert James A. Buck Guyaville Martin Kincade

Frost Visitors and Church Meeting Report

Mrs. Nancy Brandeberry visited relatives at Beebe last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ladd of the State hospital were guests of relatives recently. A protracted meeting is in progress at Welch Chapel conducted by Rev. Turner. Charles Richardson and Elza Warren visited relatives at Chester Hill last week. Dr. Boles of Watertown was there.

Nancy Brandeberry Beebe Charles Ladd The State Hospital Welch Chapel Turner Charles Richardson Elza Warren Chester Hill

Local residents visit relatives across states and regions

Charles Ladd with brother Walter made a business trip to Columbus. Naomi Conklin visited her brother Bert Conklin in Coolville. Joseph Rickles and wife from California left after a stay with relatives. Letha Kale of Indiana returned home. Belle Lemmon and daughter Daisy visiting relatives in Pennsylvania. Emory Frost and family near Urba na returned home. Ben Russel of Athens recently visited his parents. Edgar Hatch from Washington state is currently a guest of relatives.

Charles Ladd Walter Columbus Naomi Conklin Bert Conklin Coolville Joseph Rickles California Letha Kale Indiana Belle Lemmon Daisy Pennsylvania Emory Frost Urbana Ben Russel Athens Edgar Hatch Washington State

Belpre Social News Recaps Visits and Outings

Mr Miracle of Devols Dam near Marietta visited his former home here last week. Lyons of Noble County were guests of Mrs R Tompkins Saturday. Charles Pennybacker family and friends who fished and camped on the Ohio near Newbury left for Wheeling WV. Bertha Moore returned to Bashan after two weeks with relatives. Ora Dunfee Lily Dunfee Maggie Griffin and Homer spent Saturday in Parkersburg. Mary Dunfee and Laura Hayes of Athens visited. Abbie Parker of Bethel went to Allegheny PA. Mahala Stone and Lessie Dumper of Cleveland visited Belpre and Parkersburg. Permelia Paulk returned to Little Hocking after a three week visit. Jessie Wells attended a grand musicale in Parkersburg. Mary A Stone attended the Belpre Teachers Institute and the associated dinner. D F Stone goes to Cleveland for a year in the city with her children.

Miracle Devol’s Dam Marietta Lyons Noble County R. Tompkins Charles Pennybacker Ohio Newbury Wheeling W. Va Bertha Moore Bashan Ora Lily Dunfee Maggie Griffin Homer Parkersburg Mary Dunfee Laura Hayes Athens Abbie Parker Bethel 4. E. Adams Allegheny Mahala Stone Lessie Dumper Cleveland Belpre Permelia Paulk Lyda Little Hocking Jessie Wells

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Boone Lawrence Official Board OF Oo. U Barlow-Irwin IN Common Pleas Court Grand Jury Court House MR. Brown Election Board York and Lodi the County Board of Elections Met Charles Cameron M. M. Lefavor J. C. Jones Jacksonville Malvina Lefavor Zenia McLeod New Lexington Elizabeth Johnson Anna Howard Millfield A. L. Johnson Davis Hawley Nelle Adair Richard Clark Amesville George Whipple L. A. Patterson Wellston S. S. McDonald C. 8. McDougall Carlos Henry Harry T. H. Housel A. W. Allom Philadelphia D. H. Thomas Marisetta Register L. H. Clarke Cumberland Mrs. L. D. Radcliffe Will Radcliffe Newport, Ohio KE. R. Walker Fred Carpenter Hiram C. Wyatt Butler, Mo Amenville CC. P. Parkhurst Ginn & Co Bessie Gorselene Stella Tom O. U Zaleski Maxie McKay Gene Ogdin Athens, C A.S. Bethel William Meighen Garden J. E. Edmundson Edward Schloss D. W. Peters ER. C. DeWitt & Co Cline,s Pharmacy Mr. Amzi Hooper Columbia John White George de Camp James Robins Will King J. A. Ivers McConnelsville Graham's Chapel Mattie Phillips Jebnie Dean Clark’s Chapel William Graham Mary and Nettie Watkins Moody Elmer Poston Elma Bean Canaanville George Hartley Elizabeth Ashton Charles Wetherbee William Wetherbee Luhrig Stimitz Stewart James Sands John Kelley Green Branch Frost Dr. Boles of Watertown Hockingport Mary A. Stone Teachers’ Institute D. F. Stone Oiadu Ekmon Nemer Peruna Pelvic Hall @ Boden New Bank Bldg H. H. Haning Vance Hastings South Court ST
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