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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
4
The article lists Taft instructed delegates from Virginia Rhode Island Michigan Indiana and Illinois plus territories and insular possessions. It notes the continuing Taft push in the presidential contest with 200 plus delegates secured and outlines the mixed instructions across states and districts, including contests and uninstructed delegates.
A publisher touts unused alcohol in medicines and urges consulting a doctor. The copy hints at constipation relief by listing symptoms like headache biliousness dyspepsia and thin blood, ending with a prompt to ask a physician about Ayer's Pills from the J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
A Hungarian worker at Suzar Creek named Ben Border was arrested at the B and O depot Saturday night by Marshal Pins terwald. He faced a $10 fine and costs from Mayor Hedges, but could not pay and remained in jail at noon today.
Fragmentary text notes poetry in the atmosphere and air as a force shaping fate. The lines suggest resignation to destiny while hinting at a stubborn human urge to resist.
Playful remark by German emperor at his palace about Roosevelt and Ambassador Tower fueled rumors that Mr Hill, named to succeed Tower, is a persona non grata or suspect figure. The exchange occurred in the presence of the Towers and the American consul.
Mr. George Carter of Jacksonville and Arthur Dean of Trimble visit D. H. Six and family. Six moves his family from Carbondale. Mrs. Mary Burt travels to Athens for her aunt’s death. Miners from Luhiig Coal company called out. John Kennard of Carbondale buried here after a short illness. Families from Athens and Anderson visit. Opera attendance noted. Several locals on the sick list.
D C Thomas of this city is appointed manager of the Panhandle district mines of the Pittsburg Coal Company. He departs for Pittsburg tonight to begin duties. the district includes 30 large mines and his family will follow later.
Mrs. John Butts of Athens visited her mother Mrs. Birgens last week. Mrs. Mary Scott is ill. Mrs. Edward Kines and baby visited her father. Mr. and Mrs. Wirtt Davis visited the Davises. Mrs. Edward Nice returns from Cutler. Miss Etta Kines spent Saturday with friends. Iva Davis returns home from Columbus after visiting grandmother Mrs. Phillips. Miss Carrie Yocum left for home after caring for uncle Warner Gosage who died recently.
A historic permit list records marriages planned by couples in Nelsonville and surrounding towns. Entries include Robert Tipton a 21 year old miner and Ethel DeLong a 16 year old from Buchtel with paternal consent via Joseph Lyons 24 and Crystal Lauderback 19 from Nelsonville. Vern Fiske 23 and Sylvia Woolery 17 from Nelsonville. Joseph Davis 20 and Sylvia Pritts 18 from Deanville with parental consent. Albert L. Scott 22 and Maude M. Kenney 19 from Athens.
The GLOUSTER musical drama Merry Milk Maids will be staged at the Gormley theater in late April to raise money for paying off the piano debt at the Church of Christ. Miss Jennie Dowd, High school principal, directs the production.
Miss Lizzie Flemming leads a two week revival at the Church of God in Oakdale. Elder KE C Monville from Delaware arrived Sunday and baptized 15 new converts on Monday evening. Meetings continue while results come and may last for several weeks.
Athens resident Harvey Roach was in town on business Tuesday. Columbus hosted Mathew Reed for a two day business visit Sunday and Monday. Will McDonald spent Monday in Columbus on business.
Miss Marie Skuller of Columbus arrived Sunday evening to stay two months with her sister Mrs M Rede. F William Fenneken was a visitor to the oil fields at Junction City on Monday.
O. D. Eddy, with G. H. Harper and A. McDonald, failed to catch the train to New Lexington on a business trip. Eddy still reached Bremen on the Michigan or Baltimore train shortly after the others, and Mr. Eddy promises an engaging retelling of the tale.
Ralph Lewis came back to his Sabina home on Tuesday to stay with his father for the summer on the farm.
Fred F. Kittle bought a thoroughbred water spaniel pup in Columbus earlier this week. Though the dog was respectable, it did not meet his wishes and he gave it to a friend.
Mrs J B Jones of Columbus visits relatives in the city with her young son Wells spent the week in local circles meeting friends and viewing sights.
Albany resident C D Dailey alighted from the late train and greeted friends, appearing disappointed perhaps by missing a hoped-for encounter. Athens attorney L A Koons was in town on legal business. Mrs William Marshall from Burr Oak was taken to Dr F G Blower's home for treatment and may stay about two weeks.
A girl weighing ten and one half pounds was born to Mr and Mrs John Waldeck at Derthick on Sunday morning.
Dr. E LeFever spent the fore part of the week in Cincinnati on business visiting offices and meeting contacts.
Garsey Green was a Bremen visitor on Sunday, noted in the local transit log. The report records a routine visit without incident and mentions the person’s appearance in the community notes.
Mr. Harry and Harvey Kinkead have been confined at home for several days due to a severe measles attack.
A terse maxim warns that even many correct actions can be undone by a single misstep. The refrain stresses caution and precision in complex tasks or high-stakes endeavors.
An advertisement extols Tonsiline as the sole remedy to cure sore throat and prevent complications like tonsillitis quinsy and diphtheria. It asserts timely use can finish a sore throat with one or two doses and cites endorsements from users and physicians. Available in 25c and 50c bottles from The Tonsilise Co Canton Ohio.
ALFRED. Died: Little Sarah Garnet Hayes daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Hayes March 25 1908 aged about five months after suffering for some time with whooping cough and pneumonia. Her little twin sister and older brother are suffering with the same sickness. The funeral was held at the house Interment at Chester. Born to Peter Vandyke and wife March 22 a fine son. Mrs. Henry Swartz who has been 80 dangerous ill all winter with dropsy is no better. Mrs. Prudence Haning does not improve any not being able to sit up yet. Mrs. Emerson Stout who has been visiting her parents at Hemlock Grove for the past two weeks has returned home. Mrs. William Rankin Sr. is visiting her daughter Mrs. Charles Castle. Bertha Dean left for Clarksburg W Va last Thursday where she has secured employment. Everett Pearson Mina Gilbreath and Ella Lefavor have gone to Athens to attend Ohio university.
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