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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1903

Page

3

A Boy's Wild Ride for Life and Patented Cures

A Leeville Indiana man, W H Brown, rode 18 miles in hope of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and lung troubles. The note touts instant relief from asthma and other ills with sealed bottles priced 50 cents to 1 dollar, with free trials at McKee’s drug store.

W.H. Mckee United States Canada Mexico Ohio France First National Bank Cucumbus Canser Bright

Athens Ohio sells bonds for electric light works

The village of Athens Ohio announces sealed bids for fifteen thousand dollars of coupon Electric Light Works bonds dated September 1 1903 payable to 1905 and annually thereafter with 5 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds are to be sold at the council chamber to the highest bidder for par plus accrued interest with bids due before sale and subject to council rejection.

Athens State of Ohio First National Bank of Ohio And National Bank of New York City General Assembly State of Henry Logan W. B. Golden

Millfield Local Notes and Weekend Visits

Besse Dent visited Hebbardsville relatives over Sunday. Mabel Augustine and Stella Clester of Sugar Creek visited Hulda and Bertha Dixon Sunday. Many attended the Chauncey church dedication Sunday. Harvey Nelson of Trimble visited relatives here Sunday. Mabel and Edith Matson visited Jacksonville and Trimble last week. Tom Woodruff and family visited Nelsonville relatives Sunday. School began Tuesday with S M Johnson as teacher. Mrs John Earich and Nellie were in Athens Thursday. G H Learned, night operator at the B and O station in Athens, visited here Friday.

Besse Dent Hebbardsville Mabel Augustine Stella Clester Sugar Creek Hulda Bertha Dixon Chauncey Harvey Nelson Trimble Mabel Edith Matson Jacksonville Tom Woodruff Nelsonville S. M. Johnson John Earich Nellie Athens G. H. Learned

W F M Society Elects Officers As Coolville Game Noted

The W F M society at Mrs Ford's elected Emily Humphrey as president Adisa Elliott as vice president Lettia Dutton as corresponding secretary and Elliott as delegate to the Coolville convention with Stewart as alternate Coolville defeated Hockingport in a ball game Mrs Hiram Pennybacker aged died after months of illness funeral Saturday by Rev Harvey John Bell returns from Pittsburg Miss Mary A Stone will teach in Belpre next year Persia buys over 15 million dollars in foreign goods Britain takes 43 percent US share minuscule

W. F. M. Society Ford Emily Humphrey Adisa M. Elliott Lettia Dutton Elliott Coolville Stewart Chas, Stone Pittsburg Frank Stone Chicago Cooks Delmer Stone Hockingport Hiram Pennybacker Harvey John Bell Mary A. Stone Belpre

Community Notes and Family Visits Across Portage

CHAUNCEY mine work limited to half time and fair weekly trade reported by merchants. Visitors include William Johnson of Michigan with brother Daniel Johnson, Enoch Wagoner and family, Mrs. Kitty Parks and Miss Daisy Kistler, and George Minister with Ed Minister. Typhoid illness affects Clarence Russell and a sister in Columbus. War maneuvers and blank cartridge explosions completed. Portland to resume normal hamdrum tempo.

William Johnson Michigan Daniel Johnson Alfred May Grayson Kentucky Emma Cunningham Esta Glouster Enoch Wagoner Cambridge Frank Thornton Joseph Border Herb Wyatt Peter Pendergrass Kitty Parks Daisy Kistler Basil W. V. Sprague Robert Thompson Haydenville Thompson & Minister Ed Minister George Minister Ohio West Virginia Wilford Henry Columbus

Soldiers Reunion Excursion Tickets Offered from Charleston and Stations

At Middleport Ohio on September 15 16 and 17 agents of the K and M Ry will sell excursion tickets to Middleport and return from Charleston Corning and all intermediate stations on September 14 and 15 at the rate of one fare for the round trip tickets good returning until September 18.

Middleport Charleston Corning

Colombia Reaffirms Stance on Panama Canal Treaty

Colombia signals it will not ratify the canal treaty immediately and may seek amendments. It plans constitutional changes to permit ratification as negotiated, while warning against unrest in Panama.

Columbia Panama

Dodd’s Kidney Pills Praised by Local J P’s verdict

Duff Searcy Co reports Justice T E Reeves endorses Dodd’s Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. He notes rapid relief after three boxes and the remaining three given to friends who also praised the remedy. The J P E B Cox concurs with the praise. No one disputes the unanimous verdict.

Oddg Dodd

Post Office Investigation Drift Amid Stagnation

The query notes stagnation in the post office probe with no progress for a month. It questions whether any suspects have been captured and suggests ongoing, unseen activity despite the lull.

Post Office

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised Over Counterfeits

A Shreveport resident touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as superior to many substitutes claiming one box cured his blind bleeding and itching piles after failed remedies. The ad notes Cline's Pharmacy sells the product and mentions German lead pencils made in the United States by E Faber using Florida cedar for pencil casings.

DeWitt Lebbetter Shreveport Cline United States E. Faber

The Renewal A Strain Weighs On School Children

The back to school period brings renewed mental and physical strain on students. Many children show early signs of fatigue and waning health, risking serious trouble without proper care. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a tonic to strengthen nerves aid digestion and support overall development.

Hood

Fourth of July deaths cited by statisticians

Statisticians estimate 415 children died in this year’s Fourth of July celebration while a separate Beirut incident near caused the death of one American vice consul.

Beirut

Ohio constitutional amendment proposal Governor's veto

A 1902 Ohio joint resolution proposes amending Article II section 16 to require three readings for bills with urgency exceptions, require a single subject per bill, and outline governor’s veto and reconsideration procedures. It details ballot wording for yes or no, certification by Secretary of State, and adoption date.

No Lack of Cider Due to Energetic Codling Moth

The report notes abundant cider availability this season despite the presence of the codling moth described as energetic and active. The statement implies no shortage and highlights pest activity without detailing control measures or impacts.

Proposed Ohio Constitution Amendment on Article XII

A proposal to submit on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1900s a change to Article XII section 2 of the Ohio constitution. The measure seeks to alter the text of Article XII as read by the electorate.

Ohio General Assembly proposes constitutional amendment on county representation

The Ohio General Assembly votes to submit on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1903 a proposal to amend section 2 article 11 of the state constitution. It outlines representation by county based on population ratios and directs ballot wording for adoption or rejection. The secretary of state certifies the amendment's submission and records the official seals and dates.

State of Ohio Neral Assembly General Assembly Secretary of State Yatase ‘ . Crinnon House of Representatives FP. B. Ancien Senate State of Ohio Widennor Columbus

Ohio General Assembly Endorses Single Liability Amendment

The Ohio legislature approves a proposed amendment to Section 3 Title XIII of the state constitution for voter submission on the first Tuesday after November. The measure would make stockholders liable only for unpaid stock and allows voting with designated on ballot. Certification by Secretary Lew isions confirms adoption and filing in Columbus.

General Assembly Ohio Sta of Rother

Niagara Falls Seashore Excursion Special From Ohio Central

Special low rate excursion tickets will be sold to Niagara Falls and to Atlantic City and other Seashore Resorts via Ohio Central Lines. Fall dates and details available by contacting agents of Ohio Central Lines or Moulton Houk General Passenger Agent Toledo Ohio.

Ohio Central Lines Oho Central Lines Moulton Houk Toledo Ohio Niagara Falls Atlantic City Gen

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