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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
2
The state considers a section allowing election judges to testify about voters rights for registration or voting at the general election to be of doubtful constitutionality. The bill is described as lacking much to be a model enactment.
State officials announce Supervisor Public Printing Johnson will award the printing of the constitutional amendments by May 3. The six months of publication will then run, and if the session is prolonged there can be no amendment adopted after that date to ensure lawful publication.
Senator West’s measure to annually appraise real estate by the county board of valuation passing the upper house with two dissenting votes sets June 1909 for appointed appraisers and establishes a governor chosen state board of equalization with first meeting in June 1910 and tax effects beginning December 1910. The Paine bill on government service and safety administration awaits Senate action. Cincinnati stands largely aloof amid broader interest and partisan delegations.
In the season’s closing hours a hurried pace marks many propositions but even keen observers note fewer than the usual number in evidence. The concise rush contrasts with typical end of term activity.
The speaker notes no bad legislation since January six and cites a scandal free term. He credits bipartisan cooperation and reduced lobby influence as reasons for the orderly session. The observer emphasizes that large majorities offend party interests and that public sentiment shapes reform.
Senate finance committee gathers about 3000 dollars for the Meek inquiry with two reports reflecting a disappointing outcome as assembly members remain uncertain about the case. The probe has been called a disappointment by observers.
The senate has disposed of the insurance bills drafted by the insurance commission last summer and they will become law with Governor Harris signature. The measures cover all aspects of life insurance and place Ohio at the forefront of states in this field. Enactment will harmonize Ohio life insurance laws with national standards.
The conference committee from two houses failed to agree and reported their action before quitting. Rev. Herbert Bigelow, a chief advocate, has left the state capital, ending the effort for the present session. Friends vow a renewed push to activate the scheme.
Mr and Mrs Chet Bean hosted Sunday guests daughter Miss Mary Bean of Athens and Mr and Mrs Samuel Fitch of Guysville. Tina Bean and Mrs J C Starkey of Canaanville visited the Bakers. Frances Cray of Parkersburg spent Easter with Mixes Vern Bean. Mrs Laura Inman visited Wellston and Hamden. Fred Dorr of Canaanville spent Easter with George and wife Rodehaver.
Miss Grace Riley of Canaanville visits her grandfather Edward Bean. Earle Bean spends Sunday evening with Charles Kelley in Pike Valley. Mr and Mrs Henry Stalder attend South Canaan preaching. F S Bean of Athens guests his father Edward Bean.
Cephas Wagner from Uriechsville visits his parents the Wagners. Cromwell Culver recently returned home, now managing a store in Atchison Pa. Florence Tussing of New Lexington visits Vera Achauer. James Johnston spends this week in Pleasant City with relatives. C H Bryson of Athens stops by Tuesday. Sarah Sedwick of Amesville visits Charles Morris family. Alice Vernon returns from Moxahala to see William Chamberlain family. G W Campbell returns from Gal Polis for a few days with family. Byron Duper from Buffalo NY visits old friends. LoVanche Kasler and Helen Crawford visit Columbus Monday and Tuesday. A T Kimmel of Dayton spends week in city with C M Kubas family. Chester Scott of Athens calls on friends. Mr. and Mrs. C M Sanders of Orbiston spend Sunday with relatives.
An advertisement lists Hudnut's Cold Cream Hind's Honey and Almond Eastman's Benzoin Pompeian Massage Satin Skin Exquisite Cold Cream and other products with prices from a few cents to one dollar. The playful header repeats the brand names in a dated retail style.
Marshal Shively of Logan arrived in Nelsonville at noon with W. H. Hensley the prisoner arrested here on a charge of defrauding an innkeeper. Hensley, previously in this city, had prior trouble for a similar offense and served time at the Columbus workhouse for leaving Pratt's boarding house without settlement.
Word was received Saturday afternoon that the daughter of A. F P. Downard underwent an operation in Columbus. The procedure was successful, her left eye was removed, and the eye is being sent to New York for examination to determine the nature of the trouble.
I N McHarg and family of Chauncey visited sister Mrs Mary Dowler. Mrs Archie of Pomeroy stayed with daughter Mrs Roy Matheny. Clarence Stage has recovered from illness. Mrs Lydia Beachout and F M McHarg with son Russell spent Easter with daughter Mrs James Ferguson. Fred Webb family visited Athens relatives. H M Barker family hosted over Sunday Mrs Will Selby and Alvin McCracker of Columbus. George Gabriel Jr and Densiel Gabriel returned from Fairfield County to visit aunt Grace Me Crackan.
Mrs Daniel Crawford thanks friends and neighbors for medical aid and sympathy during her husband and father’s illness and after his death.
In Glouser Ohio on Main Street Mrs ER S Koons was surprised by Rothwell club members and their husbands on Tuesday evening for her birthday. Dr Koons kept her away while guests gathered at his home. Mrs Fawcett and Mrs Mc Donald recited and Mrs B F Jackson presented a cut glass olive tray. Attendees included Mrs EB Taylor and Mrs C Von Sheele from Jacksonville.
An advertised guarantee promises that bristles will not come out of a toothbrush sold by Henderson-Crider Drug Co. The offer highlights durability and consumer confidence in grooming products.
Mrs Rachel Dille spent Easter at Mrs Olive Cunninghams home. Mrs Mary Vare of Amensville visits friend Mrs Lucy Poston. Mrs Henry Spear and son Will travel to Vanderhoof for brother illness. Thomas Danes lies in danger with little hope. Poston family visited Capt C M Harrison Mish Run. Lenn McDonald home dance well attended. Born to Arthur Copeland and wife April 13 a daughter. Bundy and Dana visit Guysville.
At Rockland school Arbor day exercises Mrs. Sarah Ames a 90 year old resident of Rockland D planted a small elm tree in a prepared cavity and covered the roots with earth. Probate Judge Farlow of Washington county attended and spoke to the students and gathering attendees.
The United States will participate in an International polar congress planned for next month in Brussels. Herbert L. Bridgmatt of Brooklyn is named as the American delegate, with the aim of uniting nations to devise and implement a practical scheme to reach the north pole.
Mr Sherlock of Athens visited the area last week. Funeral attended for Mrs William Love at Clark's chapel. Hadley Sloan and Lucinda Sloan visiting. Mrs J R Anthony of Guynsville visiting her sons William and Frank Anthony. Miss Ethel Bobo completed a term of school. Mr and Mrs Samuel Frost visiting friends. Mrs Joseph Mulligan stayed in Athens. Teachers plan to attend Jerseyville spring term.
Rev Carroll and family returned Friday from Myra West Virginia after visiting Mrs Carrolls father Walter Shaw. Mrs Carrolls husband came back Thursday and will begin housekeeping on Sixth Street. Joe McCarty visiting Fleming. Walter Williams visiting Friends in Nelsonville and Murray City. Pat McCann notified to start repairs at the old No 4 Sunday Creek mine.
Daniel Edward Crawford son of Daniel and Julia Crawford was born near Guysville April 28 1872 and died April 10 1908 he married Ella M Hill April 17 1898 at the Athens parsonage and had two sons Ralph Foster and George Roland He joined the church at nineteen and remained a faithful Christian He bore sickness patiently and planned funeral arrangements before death He told his brother Meet me in heaven and bid farewell to his wife and two children He leaves a wife, two children, three brothers, one sister and many relatives to mourn his loss”
Mr and Mrs J C Feather of Logan attended the funeral of William Trowbridge in Buchtel yesterday. Pierce Stratton and Emmett Carey were guests in Buchtel last evening. Miss Margaret Montgomery returned to Logan after an extended visit with Miss Mabel Chidister.
The twentyeth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Allen was celebrated at their Main street home in Glouster Ohio. About 40 guests from Trimble Glouster and surrounding county attended a china gift wedding and enjoyed music by Miss Mayme Monahan and Miss Mabel Davis.
Born to Mr and Mrs Mahlon Russell a daughter on April 17. Alura Conant and Noah of Coolville visited L A Dye family recently. J H Fordham J A Dye Harrison Dye and Anna Dye visited Athens last Saturday. Joanna Dye and Clara Cinant attended the Boxwell examination. Delmar Warren recovering slowly after surgery at Parkersburg hospital. Mrs Park Dye and J A Dye and Joanna Dye visited Beebe Sunday. Anna Dye and Alura Conant were guests of Mr and Mrs ingram Clark Sunday.
Newsom, Emabalmer and Undertaker, operates at 16 West Union Street in Athens. Established in 1889, the business offers contact via two local phone numbers.
Keasy and Bumbaraners Grocery offers money saving prices with a line of nations and miners supplies. Located at 281 Dean avenue the Bell phone 202 R connects shoppers.
Cleaned pressed and repaired garments available at Joe Johnson's Press Shop located over Pulton's grocery store.
For sale two cash registers a National and a Hallwood plus a light delivery wagon offered by G W Duffee. Both phones listed.
Gage Photo Co promotes novelties postcards for Easter mounts and penny pictures. Por Artistic Photographs available at Wise's Studio with call and see service.
LOOS Cream Paste offers silver cleaning with a note that it is fine for use. The ad mentions cigar bands and cigar band trays and is signed V. C. LOOS.
An advertisement for Nukote as an up to date finish and house beautifier promises stains and finish in one application. It urges calling for a sample but notes samples are not given to children without parental order.
Local notice promotes dry cleaning in Athens suggesting recoloring faded garments at a small cost and invites residents to use the service. The message mentions phones for contact.
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