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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1903

Page

5

Athens Ohio Sealed Bid Sale for Bonds by Village

The village of Athens Ohio offers for sale by sealed bids at seven p.m. on October 5 1903 Electric Light Works bonds totaling 15000 dollars dated September 1 1903 with 5 percent interest redeemable yearly from 1905 to 1919. Bids must be unconditional and payable at par plus accrued interest. sale to highest bidder with right to reject bids.

Athens State of Ohio Electric Light Works First National Bank of Ohio Susan National Bank of New York General Assembly State of Henry Logan W. B. Gorden

Probate Notices Filed in Athens County Ohio

Accounts filed in the Probate Judge's office in Athens County Ohio are suspended for exceptions until September 26 1908 at 10 o clock A M. The list includes Jacob Warehime administrator of Joshua Warehime first and final account J M Parker assignee of James G Francis first and final account Frank E Tedrow guardian of Per ley Tedrow second and final account George L Bryson administrator of Archibald Bryson first Hiram L Baker guardian of Loretta Wines fourth account Hiram L Baker guardian of Rachel Schalis second account Immogene Dinsmore guardian of Cordelia Reeves third and final account Andrew Ullom executor of Hannah Howe first and final account Fauna K Speelman administratrix of William H King first W G Hickman trustee of John M Wilson first and final account A W Lynch Probate Judge September 10 to 24.

Athens County Ohio Jacob Warehime Joshua Warehime J. M. Parker James G. Francis Frank Tedrow Perley Tedrow Geroge L. Bryson

Stomach and Liver Tablets Advertised For Quick Cure

A brief ad notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for relief from bilious attacks. It states quick cure is certain and that the product is available for sale by McKee. The item also mentions people writing to friends on souvenir post cards.

Chamberlain McKee

Land Sale Prompt Invites All To Bring Baskets

A brief notice invites everyone to attend a land sale and asks attendees to bring well filled baskets.

Local Notes Rounded Up From Community Docket

Mrs. Thomas Phillips slowly recovers after a serious accident when thrown from a buggy on her return from Athens. Preaching at Graham Chapel drew a large crowd. Samuel Frost and Blanche Holland wed at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Massy officiating. Edward Ruth buys Ambrose Smith’s farm and the Smith family plans to move to Oklahoma. Jay Steinmetz starts school near Marshfield. Herbert Hawk visits the Meigs county fair. Irwin Hoffman plans to go west soon. Grace Reeder attends Athens college this fall.

Thomas Phillips Athens Graham Chapel Samuel Frost Blanche Holland Massy Edward Ruth Ambrose Smith Smith Oklahoma Jay Steinmetz Marshfield Herbert Hawk Meigs County Irwin Hoffman Grace Reeder

Vanderhoof Community News Brimming With Visitors

Mrs Essa Thompson and children of Marion visit friends here along with Mrs J C Ours and children from Pleasanton. Frank Chase and family of Tuppers Plains spent Sunday with Joe Chase. Charles Chase hosted Dr Basom of Athens and James Basom of Coolville. A E Kibble visited W O Stout. school started with G A Niggemyer as teacher. Mrs B Jeffers in poor health. Mrs Lee Chase improving. William Evans of Memphis Tenn visited his mother Mrs Kate Evans.

Essa Thompson Marion J. C. Ours Pleasanton Frank Chase Tuppers Plains Joe Chase Charles Chase Dr. Basom Athens James Basom Coolville A. E. Kibble W. O. Stouts G. A William Evans Memphis Tenn Kate Evans

Local Residents and Visitors Arrive for Fall Term

Beebe Hattie Doan began her fall term at Green Valley. Miss Allie Vandyke visits relatives at Athens. Miss Osa Doan and Lena attend events with relatives. O J Frost of Big Run guest of relatives here. Austin Frost of Louisiana visits relatives here. Mrs Chalmer Nickoson of Nelsonville visit friends. Austin Starr returns after seven years in the west. Nettie Richardson and Lizzie Warren of Frost visit Mrs J Cook. Walter Carr of Athens visits Art Finsterwald.

Hattie Doan Green Valley Allie Vandyke Athens Osa Doan Lena O. A Nettie Richardson Lizzie Warren Frost J. Cook Walter Carr Art Finsterwald

Wanted Fifty for Half-Price Dr Howaran’s Constipation Cure

C B Henderson offers a bold sales pitch for Dr Howarah’s remedy, advertising fifty male and female customers to receive a half-price package of sixty doses. The ad promises a full refund if the medicine fails to quickly cure constipation or dyspepsia, and even accepts 2 cents by mail for a postage paid sample.

C. B. Henderson Dr. Howarah

Russia Deploys New Battleship Amid Manchuria Evacuation Prep

Russia launches a sizable battleship in a show of power as authorities prepare possible evacuation operations in Manchuria, signaling heightened military moves and strategic realignments in the region.

Boy's Kidney Cure Promoted By Dodd's Pills

Orbra Young, ten, of Crossroads Tennessee, suffered nightly kidney trouble until Dodd's Kidney Pills relieved him completely. His father Lester Young praises the remedy for restoring sleep and health. A note on common sense in seminaries follows, critiquing a professorship claim by Bishop Joyce.

Dodd Joyce

Back to School Aids and Hood's Sarsaparilla

The school year resumes with tens of thousands facing mental and physical strain. Children show signs of fatigue and declining health, making tonics like Hood's Sarsaparilla desirable to strengthen nerves aid digestion and support overall development.

Hood

Cider Prospects Bright as Codling Moth Activity Rises

Fall cider production is expected to remain strong due to the lively codling moth, whose activity is noted as energetic. The report highlights the pest’s impact on apple crops and the resulting cider outlook.

Dr King's New Life Pills Promised Gentle Rebalance

An old advertisement describes Dr King s New Life Pills as a gentle yet thorough remedy for irregular living causing constipation headaches or liver trouble. It asserts strict adherence to law and claims quick re adjustment, priced at 25e at W H McKee s Drag Store.

Dr. King W. H. McKee

Local Social Roundup in Athens Area

Mrs R S Dent visits Athens on Saturday. Arthur Mingus and St James attend Sugar Creek picnic. Mrs Tinker Male and daughters visit Mrs Robert Love Sunday. Rev C R Newton to fill union church appointment next weekend. J W Earich of Misco visits parents Sunday. Hulda and Bertha Dixon host friends Saturday. N W Russell family and Mrs Riley McDaniel of Guysville visit J A Earich Sunday. Maud Pendergrass and Ray Gardner visit Eva James. Sam Lahugh and Will James visit Sand Ridge families. G H Learned takes operator post in New Vienna. Bertha McDaniel of Guysville visits here. Mrs George Fuller and Miss Sarah James of Vincent visit.

R. S. Dent Athens Arthur Mingus St James Sugar Creek Tinker Male McDougall Robert Love C. R. Newton Union Church J. W. Earich Misco Hulda Bertha Dixon N. W. Russell Riley McDaniel Guysville J. A. Earich Maud Pendergrass Ray Gardner Chauncey Eva James Sam Lahugh Will James Sand Ridge G. H. Learned New Vienna Bertha McDaniel George Fuller Sarah James Vincent

Local Notes on Residents and Visitors

Mrs. Lizzie Cole of Missouri is the guest of relatives and friends here. Wm. Founds began his last term of school at this place last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lusk of Parkersburg were guests of friends here. Miss Pearl Welch has returned home after months at Dunbar. Wm. Frost and his son George of Indiana were recent visitors to relatives and friends.

Lizzie Cole Missouri Wm. Founds Lusk Parkersburg Pearl Welch Dunbar Wm. Frost and Son George Indiana

Remarkable testimonial for D D D Remedy in 1902

Ex mayor C R Woodward of Cairo Illinois writes from Chicago on April 4 1902 praising D D D Remedy for a skin disease after using half a bottle and seeking a salve from a druggist. He notes the high price but calls it the best for ark in disease and promises future loyalty.

F. Klinkhamer Fillmore Street C. R. Woodward Cairo, Ll Tard St Chicago Frank W. Kolle West Irvingark Boulevard

Big Run Local Notes and Memorial Plans

Misses Mazie and Kitsen Hoisington visit friends at Big Run. Mrs Wallace Jackson stays with relatives in Marietta this week. Grosvenor Post announces a memorial meeting at Broadwell Hall on September 24 and its annual camp fire at Broadwell in October inviting all friends of deceased members.

Mazie Kitsen Hoisington Big Ran Wallace Jackson Marietta Grosvenor Post Broadwell

Proposed amendment to the Ohio constitution read in 1903

A joint resolution proposes amending Article II section 16 to require three readings on separate days for bills, impose single-subject clarity, and outline governor action including veto and reconvening procedures. It also details ballot wording for ratification and certifies by the Ohio secretary of state in 1908.

Municipal Classification Amendment Proposed for Ohio Ballot

The General Assembly proposes an amendment to Article 14 Section 6 to classify cities into three classes by population and limit taxing and borrowing powers. Voters will see on the November 1903 ballot the option "Municipal classification amendment yes" or "no" as directed by Secretary of State Lewie L Laylin.

General Assembly State of Ohio

Uncalled Letters At Athens Ohio Post Office

List of letters remaining uncalled for at Athens Ohio post office dated Monday September 13. Names include Athens Art Glass Co Ruby Miss E Baker George Downey Mary Erhart J D Fooner Bessie Farmer James Jonghurth Chas Knapp Mrs McGrath Millie Myers Louis Ravenscroft Lucy Ross Anderson Shaw Marvey Story Daniels Townsend Mary and Susan. Postmaster D Gist notes these were advertised.

Athens Ohio Athens Art Glass Co Ruby Miss E Baker George Downey Mary Erhart J. D Fooner Bessie Farmer James Jonghurth Chas Knapp Mre McGrath Millie Myers Louis Ravenscroft Lucy Ross Anderson Shaw Marvey Story Daniels Townsend Susan D. Gist

Excursion Sunday to Middleport Gallipolis and Point Pleasant

Special train with usual low excursion rates offered for Sunday excursion on September 20. Tickets valid for return trip on the same day. Handbills provide fall events and details. agents to supply particulars.

Agen

Proposed Ohio Tax Amendment Title and Ballot Summary

Proposed amendment to Article XII Section 2 of the Ohio Constitution to authorize the General Assembly to raise revenue for state and local purposes. Taxation shall be uniform within classes with exemptions for select public or charitable properties. Election on first Tuesday after November 1 1903 with Yes for amendment No for opposition.

Ohio General Assembly Gene W. SS. McKinnonys House of Representatioe Carl L. Mppperrt Senate United States of America I. Lewis C. Laylin State of Ohio Wrenner Columbus A. D

Proposed Ohio Constitution Amendment on County Representation

Official notice detailing a proposed amendment to Article 11 Section 2 of the Ohio Constitution to adjust county representation by population. It sets the election date, language for Yes and No ballots, and certification by the Secretary of State with dates and signatures from 1902 1903.

Ohio constitutional amendment proposal on single liability election notice

The document records a 1902 General Assembly resolution from Ohio proposing to amend section XIII of the state constitution regarding single liability for stockholders. It notes ballot wording for supporters and opponents, signatures of Speaker Danl L. Nipper and Senate President, and certification by Secretary Lewis C. Layland, dated January 27, 1902, in Columbus.

W. 8. McKinnon House of Representatives F. B. Archer Senate United States of Axentcn Oto Secretary I. Lewis C. Laylin State of Ohio General Assembly Columbus É& D McKinnon Th of Representatives United States of America Ohio Lewis C. Latin State of Wuerner Anca Ol Ohio Columus

Employment Notice From The American Pad Textile Co

Wanted help. Having completed additions to our plant we are able to give steady employment to men with two or more children above fourteen. Can also hire young women sixteen and over. Steady work with good wages. References required. Address The American Pad and Textile Co. 86 West 14 Greenfield Ohio.

American Pad & Textile Ca Greenfield Ohio

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Released

Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of September January February April May and July and on the Saturdays of August and the third Saturday of April and Saturday of May. By order of the board of examiners Marice M Bryson clerk no Baw 42.

Board of Examiners Marice M. Bryson

Reduced One Way and Round Trip Fares Listed by Ohio Central Lines

Homeseekers can obtain greatly reduced one way tickets to points in the east and west via Ohio Central Lines. Special low round trip rates also offered. Agents of Ohio Central Lines, first and Tuesdays of each month, at Moulton Hy G. P. Toledo.

Ohio Central Lines Seigen Moulton Hy G. P Toledo

Also Mentioned on This Page

First National Bank Hio Savings Bank OUT OF Town News Judson Lee Chase Beebe Russia Manchuria Mainfield Mose Hartman W.H. Tickee Athens, O H. C. Higley Melicine Ieee Eerema W. J. Footner J. Paul Ters D. Baggot D. D. D. Company Dearborn Street Cook County Hospital W.H. McKee Athens, Ohio W. C. Higley Coolville, Ohio General Assembly of Neral Assembly Secretary of State Genera Assembly Lewis C. Laylin Lewie Laylin Middleport, Gallipolis Point Pleasant Lewis House of R F. B. Ancnen United Laylim Lawrence & Bean. Fire and Life Insurance
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