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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1909

Page

2

Rev Father McMahon of Cleveland Declares Bankrupt

Rev Father William McMahon pastor of St. Bridget's Catholic church files voluntary bankruptcy in U S court claiming liabilities of 1 594 141 64 with assets of 75 207 08 His secured claims total 946 926 72 and unsecured 871 207 91 He was a director of Fidelity Funding of New York founded by P J Kieran and his name appears on many company papers.

Father McMahon Cleveland Kieran William McMahon St. Bridget's Catholic Church The Catholic Universe United States New York Pittsburg P. J. Brady Pathe McMahon

Cuba's Evacuation Day Ends American Occupation

Havana marks a milestone as the last U S troops leave Cuba aboard the Sumner and McClellan. President Gomez had inaugurated in January and Washington had pledged troop withdrawal as Cuba proved capable of governing itself.

Havana Cuba Sumner McClellan Washington Republic Gomez

Ohio duo linked to 1900 murder face refiled charges

Harney Devine and Leonard Stephens, after six years in prison for perjury, were arrested in Zanesville and will be returned to St Clairville to face murder charges. Mai Taylor who disappeared at sentencing also in custody for murder. The 1900 crime killed Clarence Warrick of Sommerton in September 1900.

Buckeye Bridgeport Harney Devine Leonard Stephens Zanesville St. Clairaville Mai Taylor Devine Stephens Sein c Clarence Warrick Sommerton

The Old Lady nickname used by pupils for a young teacher

A noted quirk in a classroom shows that despite youth and looks a teacher is called The Old Lady by her boy pupils. The nickname hints at traditions in school culture and student humor within the era.

Mexican Indians Rebel Over Tax Confiscation in Chihuahua

Temosachic Indians in Chihuahua rise in armed resistance against tax collection and property seizure. They kill several officials terrorize San Andreas, cut telegraph lines and call for reinforcements. Two trainloads of troops have been dispatched from Chihuahua to quell the uprising.

el Paso Tex Chihuahua San Andreas

Funeral service for Mrs Emma Jenkins in Christian church

The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon with Rev. W S Cook officiating. Interment followed at Greenlawn. Miss Daisy Eckels returned to Kentucky after visiting Misses Lee Stratton in the city. Mrs Leta Nelson, Oberlin student, is visiting her parents this week.

Emmma Jenkins The Christian Church Cook Greenlawn Daisy Eckels Kentucky Missa Lee Stratton Misa Leta Nelson Oberlin Charles Nelson

Funeral services for Mr. Asher Huckley

Funeral services for Mr. Asher Huckley were held at the M B church Wednesday afternoon under the aus pices of Philadorean lodge with Rev. Charles Laughlin officiating. Interment followed at Greenlawn. Miss Mabel Chidister has improved at home on Franklin street. Miss Bessa Crooks of New Straits ville visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gibson on Madison street.

Asher Huckley M. B Philadorean Lodge Charles Laughlin Greenlawn Mabel Chidister Franklin Street Misa Bessa Crooks New Straitsville W. W. Gibson Madison Street

Miss Helen Johnson Visits Parents in Franklin Street

Miss Helen Johnson a student of O O U spends the week with her parents Dr and Mrs J W Johnson on Franklin Street staying at their home during the visit.

Helen Johnson Oo. U Mrs J. W. Johnson Franklin Street

Local Moves Noted by Franklin Street Residents

Miss Ivalu Crook stays at her Franklin street home. Mrs. George Bethel and son Raymond depart Tuesday for a new Texas residence. They were escorted to Columbus by Mrs. Bethel's mother Mrs. Late Steenrode.

George Bethel Raymond Texas Columbus

Lands to open for settlement in Flathead Reservation

Spokane notes that 1 425 000 acres in the Flathead area north central Montana will open to settlement in July. Taft is expected to sign the proclamation in April with 60 days to register at Kalispell under a lottery plan. About 220 000 acres are Indian allotments. prices range 1.25 to 5 per acre.

Spokane Wash Flathead Montana Washington, D. C Taft Land Department Kalispell Flathead Lake Lake Michigan

Real Estate Bargains Panhandle Promote Farm Listings

Vintage ad touts spring bargains from snug to modern homes with prices from $700 to $6 000 and vacant lots. Offers easy terms and the phrase best place on earth to invest. Includes a travel note See the Panhandle country and a fare of $12.00 from Mekinstry Parker next to the Postoffice.

Panhandle Mekinstry & Parker Postoffice

The Tervors of the Autograph Album

A mid century description of an autograph album with embossed multicolored pages, varied literature and art, and original verses and drawings of ruins and bridges. Girls contributed widely and Charles Dickens was surprised by the absence of a verse for a beautiful maiden whose parents he visited. he later sent verses to her by post with a quip about her uniqueness.

Charles Dickens London Standard

Deadly Sydney electric bicycle race ends in tragedy

In Sydney an electric light bicycle race drew at least 10 000 spectators with fifty riders. Lead contender James Somerville edged rival Cliff near the finish but toppled as his grip slipped. Somerville crashed and died before crossing the tape. Cliff also fell as their front wheels tangled.

Sydney Australia James Somervile Percy CHMB Somerville Cliff Chicago Record Herald

Endorse Cox to Succeed Rorick in State Hospital

Democratic executive committee in Glouster approves resolutions calling for Dr. Rorick's removal as superintendent of the Athens state hospital. O. S. Cox of McArthur endorsed to succeed him. Sittings also name S. D. Webb of Albany for reappointment to the board of elections.

Glouster Democratic Executive Committee Harmon Rerick Athens State Hospital Fulton State Hospital Rorick O. 8. Cox McArthur D. Webb Albany Board of Elections Webb

Character of the Montenegrins in Wartime Exile

London Chronicle describes Montenegrin patriotism and resilience under oppressive rule. Tales recount prisoners sent as messengers to Cattaro, a 3000 florins bank stash, and a Russian envoy’s failed mediation with Prince Nicolas. A guard’s absence led prisoners to briefly man the rifles themselves.

W. J. Siiliman Cattaro Nicolas Cetinie London Chronicle

The Time Not Ripe Anxious Patron Doctor Consultation

An anxious patron urges the doctor to call in other physicians for consultation while the family doctor remains hopeful that there is still some possibility. The exchange, presented in a New York Weekly tone, underlines cautious optimism in medical doubt.

New York Weekly

Germany's Timber Problem Spurs World Class Forest Models

A historical comparison of Germany and the United States shows Germany's higher per acre forest productivity and stricter conservation. It argues the U S must expand and sustain forests through careful ownership, utilization, and scientific forestry to meet future wood needs. Public forests remain a minority share while private holdings dominate.

Germany United States

Vengeance of Russian Revolutionaries Bricks Traitor Alive

A French spy named Regnier, employed by the Russian police, was targeted by the revolutionaries. He was bricked up alive in a Odessa cellar around 1905, later found suffocated by sulfuric hydrogen fumes aboard a ship that arrived in Antwerp. the method remained undiscovered.

Odessa Regnier Antwerp

Endurance Test in Two Bragging Auto Wakes

A concise quip from the Louisville Courier Journal notes two men boast about their respective car waking experiences, framing the idea as an endurance test. The remark reflects playful social commentary on automotive culture and bravado.

Louieville Counigy Journal

Tragedies and Travels Highlight Mixed Newspaper Notes

Reports list deaths from a streetcar fall in Columbus Ohio and a Bishop Vincent wife’s passing in Indianapolis. A Dayton woman thwarted a stabber with a hatpin. Taft offers English ambassadorship to Harvard’s Eliot. Russian police jail 76 over arms for Caucasus rebels. Dr. Jones killed in the Philippines. Rear Admiral Converse buried in Arlington with honors. Cohunhue’s Brown elected National Dental secretary in Birmingham.

Mary Louise Crapo Columbus Misa Myrtle Latham Dayton Taft Eliot Harvard University John H. Vincent Methodist Episcopal Church Indianapolis Ind Caucasus William Jones Chicago Philippines Lnte Converse Arlington Cemetery Washington I. C. Brown Cohiuahue National Dental Association Birmingham Ala

County Expenditures Listing Auditor and Officials Messy Accounts

A detailed county expense list shows salaries for auditor clerk and deputy treasurer, ministerial funds in multiple townships, supervision work, unclaimed costs, and various payments including court house plumbing, Children's Home orders, expressage, and stenographers. Numerous banks and companies are named among payments to individuals and institutions.

John P. Dana Woodworth B. A. Ellis Ames Township W. A. Foster Prke R. Rowland Webb Stationery and Printing Co Gormley Mayer Wm. Fisher Marshal Willson E. C. Woodworth A. W. Lynch Same H. L. Allison Ministerial Fund Waterloo Township Strawn and Clark Court House Bank of Athens Troy Township Annorah Lynch Home Furnishing Co Athens County Home Telephone Co Amos Hixson Adams Express Co Expressage Soc Brant Cashier Co John Kale D. B. Webster Almira Webster T. L. Morgan Jas. Headley

Jury verdict awarded 254.64 in Weed Judson case

After about an hour and a half the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the Weed Judson case for 254.64 this afternoon. Arguments were presented this morning.

Weed-Judson

DIPPING SHEEP AND THE VALUE OF DIPS FOR LAMBS

A breeder describes dipping sheep in a steel vat to improve parasite control. He notes dipping through the wool is effective and recounts his wooden tank’s rot and the switch to a durable steel vat. He recommends fall eye dipping before lambing and advises against dipping lambs too young but allows dipping at five to six weeks. He warns ticks pass from ewes to lambs during shearing and that dipping lambs destores the ticks.

New Irrigation Projects Expand 350000 Acres in Three States

Spokane reports multiple irrigation schemes to add over 350000 acres across Washington Idaho and Oregon this spring. Major effort centers on 250000 acre Weiser river system in Corncil Valley Idaho forming a single district. Others include Norman Smiths Seattle syndicate installing current motors on the Columbia river near Paseo to irrigate 50000 acres and Oscar Vanderbilt’S Oregon venture to reclaim 1000 acres.

Spokane Wash Washington Idaho Oregon Corncil Valley Weiser Norman Smith Seattle Columbia River Paseo Oscar Vanderbilt Hood River Ore Formely Detroit Mich Columbia Union Gap Irrigation Company John Sechlorfelt Okanogan, Wepatchee Spokane Valleys

Marshfield Visitors and Local Social Notes

Marshfield notes list visitors from Athens and Vigo including Jacob Sherman and Mrs Elza Salters. Several residents, including Mrs R Hysell and Peter Winning, are on the sick list this week. The report records social calls at the Marshfield Bank and local homes.

S. F. Beverage Athens P. G. Dowler Vigo Peter Winning Dasa Hewitt J. R. Lostro Lahrig Marshfield Bank Sherman Shull Lathrig Marshfield R. Hysell

Daily Markets Pittsburg Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices Steady

Daily market notes from Pittsburg indicate light receipts across cattle hogs and sheep and lambs. Prices remain unchanged from yesterday with prime and Yorkers at 7.25 to 7.40, common at 6.90 to 7.15, and lambs around 6.41 to 6.50 with held ranges. A stray line ends with an unrelated remark about a girl and a steady.

Athens Markets Price Report

Market notes from Athens list new corn and wheat prices per bushel and bale and straw prices per ton. Daily feed and wholesale figures appear in the brief market update.

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