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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
6
The piece argues cleanliness is a wholesome, sanitary practice, not a disease. It notes housekeepers tolerate playful criticisms from their lords and insists annual renovations keep homes in order. It mocks critics who take the irony seriously and urges scrubbing and polishing as mandatory upkeep.
A sequence of transfers includes H P and G D Rood selling to John Snedler 41 to 100 acres for 750 dollars, and A H Matheny selling to Wm Channel sections 154 and 155 for 150 dollars. Other deeds cover Nagle to McKinstry and Parker, H D Merick to A R Bell, and village transfers in Athens Morris Avenue outlet and inlet 157 for 5000 dollars.
Citizens in Washington and Fairfield counties prepare to vote in a local slate featuring President Taft, circuit judge Festus A Walters, and senators for the Ninth Fourteenth District. R Rose and J B Sites named among candidates in the district race.
The document names candidates for Governor Andrew L. Harris Preble County Lieutenant Governor Francis W. Treadway Cuyahoga County Secretary of State Carmi Thompson Scioto County State Treasurer Charles C. Green Franklin Auditor Edward M. Fullington Union Attorney General A G Denman Lucas County State Dairy and Food Commissioner Renice W Dunlap Pickaway Board of Public Works B W Baldwin Ashtabula County William Kirtly Jr Defiance State School Commissioner John W Zeller Hancock County Supreme Court Justices John A Shauck Montgomery James Price Allen County Clerk of Supreme Court John M Nutt Columbiana
The piece laments sparse rural labor after farmers rely on neighbors, praises road drag advocates, and recalls a shift from outdoor independence to urban work. It analyzes Democratic praise for Senator Foraker and hints at his bid against Taft, noting the irony of his party loyalty amid discontent.
In a discussion touching Athens Nelsonville and Glouster, backers praise a viable railroad line financed by capital. They cite the Union Central Life Insurance owes 152000 in back taxes and urge a fair tax basis, stressing honesty temperance and Sunday observance as guiding virtues for project approval.
An analysis notes that like an automobile the Master hat loses about 20 percent of its value after the initial use. The comparison stresses rapid wear in early use and implies rapid depreciation for the product.
A quirky remark links weather forecasts to goosebone philosophy promising many sunny Sundays next week. The speaker suggests forecasts depend on a folk approach, implying bright outlooks for upcoming Sundays.
Discussion urges organizing a capitalized company to build an Athens Nelsonville Gloucester line selling 500 local shares worth 50 000 with 10 percent monthly returns after construction. The idea appeals to residents along the route as a sure way to spark railroad interest and local involvement. In bankruptcy news Nehemiah Warren of Athens seeks discharge after being adjudged bankrupt with a hearing set June 11 1908 in Columbus Ohio.
A Baltimore woman received one cent in damages from another woman for alienating her husband’s affections. The jury, noted for practicality, considered the husband as “exhibit A” in the petition.
Emporia Gazette advises adding gymnastic equipment to hen houses to keep hens productive. A trapeze, horizontal bar, and punching bag are suggested to promote exercise, improving lay quality and variety of eggs. The piece emphasizes studying hen welfare for best results.
An evangelist in Pennsylvania drew 150 converts to the Carlisle Methodist church during a recent revival, claiming congregational whistling sparked the souls awakening.
Telephone message from Murray City reports the death of Griffith Griffith of Murray City after a year with paralysis. He had lived in this city before moving to New Pittsburg and then Murray City. The funeral is set for Thursday with burial in New Straitville Cemetery.
An 19th century style editorial argues marriage and motherhood drain women's health. It cites pelvic issues as a cause of fading charm and promotes Favorite Prescription by Dr. Pierce as a safe tonic. It advertises consulting by letter from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
Mrs. Jane Gift and her daughter Mrs. Winnie Moore of Hebbardsville were the guests of relatives here last week.
Harmony Hill reports Mr and Mrs H Noland in Coolville Monday. Mrs Frazier of Silverton Colorado visits Tobias Watson. Miss Susie Linscott and Angeline McNamee attend the Boxwell Patterson exam at Cutler. Mrs Clara Carnes and niece Bertha Plumley go to Wheeling to visit Angeline McNamee. Angeline McNamee spends Tuesday night and Wednesday with Susie Linscott.
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