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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
4
The Athens region eyes over 4000000 in new construction this season. Projects include a women’s dormitory at OA, a state normal wing, FB C Stedman Co. expansion, a new high school, temple, church, and government building, signaling a bright civic surge.
Coroner Lane is questioned over claims about the Mine 211 explosion inquiry. Chief Inspector of Mines Geo Harrison asserts district and state inspectors undertook a full onsite investigation yielding findings for the annual report.
The article presents Mr. Harriman opposing President Roosevelt on a major issue. Harriman allegedly courted the president with flattery before switching to a direct accusation, arguing the president has faulted by aligning with railroad tyranny. The piece frames a sharp political confrontation tied to national policy.
Jacob Miner died Thursday morning while at work on Mahlon Hayes farm near Guysville. Funeral services were held this morning at 11 o clock at his late residence and the interment took place at Bean cemetery.
The D Y A Club enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at Miss Frances Carr's home with light refreshments. Members listed include Irma Rothman Frieda Carpenter Mabel Hull Jennie Sheldon and Frances Carr.
An old advertisement touts Hanna's Lustro-Finish as beautiful and durable for floors and woodwork. It claims the finish is “Made to walk on” and invites readers to view finished samples at H. L. Wheaton's store.
Mrs. Emma J Jolley wife of J B Jolley of Albany died April 5 in her 52nd year. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Hibbard she lived near Hebbardsville and was a CC P church member. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Winiard Bobo and Jennie Jolley her parents two brothers Peter Hibbard Canaonville and Charles Hibbard in California two sisters Mrs Ben George and Nettie Hibbard near Athens Services were held at home Sunday 1 pm then Hebbardsville C P church buried under Ladies of the Maccabees order of which she was an honored member.
Mattie Smith of Floodwood remains in the county jail in Athens on a charge of petit larceny. She has not been tried yet but will likely have a hearing this week. Her parents have been contacted but have not appeared to file charges.
Stand thinning with pure linseed oil makes Hanna's Green Seal paints more economical than other paints. Read directions on every package.
The Philadelphia School for Nurses buys 2219 25 Chestnut St to offer free nursing education to rural and small town women. Two year course may be shortened to eighteen months with home study. Nearly 200 free scholarships available this year including three in Athens county. Class begins April 30, 1907. Applicants must be 18 or older. Letters to the school urged.
Samuel Shaub age 67 died at the State Hospital Sunday from complications of old age. The remains were shipped to Basil this morning for interment.
Yesterday's report stated the relief fund meeting was attended only by the Relief Committee. The meeting was open to all contributors to the fund, correcting the earlier misstatement.
A local prominent man recalls two slang phrases he claims started in Athens. He explains how conductor Henry Kilvern’s roar of let her go Gallagher zum became a widely spread exclamation and cites another local origin for cut her or cut er, noting the irony of Athens as their source.
Dora Redpath files for divorce from Samuel Redpath in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio cause 8889. She seeks custody of three children Gertrude 13 Frank 9 and Eviland 5. Samuel must answer within six weeks after April 12 1907 first publication or divorce and relief may be granted.
Pleasant remedy that tastes like maple sugar and relieves coughs and colds by laxative action. Mothers who have used it will answer quickly. Conforms to Pure Food and Drugs Law, contains no opiates, and is sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
President Alston Ellis will travel for two to three weeks visiting universities in Boston New York and Philadelphia. He will attend The National Arbitration and Peace congress in New York April 14 to 17 by special invitation and the Carnegie building dedication for the American Engineer Societies in New York City April 16 and 17.
Resolutions from Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge No 553 mourn the death of D C Beverage. The lodge members express sympathy to his family, drape their charter in mourning for thirty days, and request copies to be sent to the bereaved family and the Athens Daily Messenger. Dated Athens Ohio April 4 1907.
Children like its pleasant taste and mothers endorse Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup. It contains no opiates and helps drive out the cold through the bowels. Made in strict conformity to Pure Food and Drugs Law. Recommended and sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Miss Ina Beverage entertained the J G club at her home Saturday afternoon from two to five o'clock. The regular program was followed by refreshments. All members attended except Gabriel Hoodler, Nellie Jennings and Mildred Rothman. Guests included Mary Angell and Helen Salters.
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