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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
14
Mrs. Louis Lacomb of Hayward Wisconsin reports months of suffering and a near operation. After a short Peruna course she is entirely well and grateful, saying doctors warned surgery but her treatment cured her bronchial catarrh as well and restored her strength.
Mrs Emma H Rutherford longtime Lancaster resident died Monday night at her home on North Columbus street after a four week illness culminating in pneumonia. Survived by three siblings and by her son Harvey H Scott formerly with the Gazette now with Newark American Tribune. Funeral set for Wednesday at 7 pm at the family home with burial in Athens.
Mrs. Florence Wright and two children visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Sutton at Canaanville over the weekend. Mrs. Basley, once ill, shows improvement. Tine Lewis and brother Leonard headed to Denver for an extended stay. Mrs. Tanner Worthing of Crooksville visited here earlier in the week. George L. Hill, away in Washington for four years, returned for a few months’ visit. J. W. Wilson visited Athens for the weekend. Miss Lulu Hale of Stewart visited Miss Lizzie Lewis. Lizzie will visit her home soon. Willow Creek will relocate to Athens this week. A fire at W. E. Crossen’s home caused damage in the kitchen area. clothing and freshly ironed items suffered most. Bill lost a new suit but faced it with hope. Miss Anna Reynolds died Sunday after a long illness marked by the grip. she was kind and cheerful and will be missed by family and friends. Her mother and three brothers and one sister have passed before her.
F D King of White Hall moved with his family to a farm recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Allen Mansfield. L G McConkey made a business trip to Lottridge. Roads are being worked under H B Hoskinson. J A Duncan of West Canaan spent Sunday with his daughter Mrs J C McClanahan. George Crawford made a business trip to Athens. The whooping cough affliction among little folks is greatly improving. Hoyte Mansfield improved his residence with a fresh coat of paint. A A Cullums was an Athens visitor. Harry Kirkendall of Athens High School spent Saturday and Sunday with Clinton Hill.
Mrs Lucy Palmer visited relatives in town last week. Mr and Mrs C G Dye attended the funeral of their cousin Miss Anabel Nelson at Antoid M E church. Local girls attended a birthday party at Youba hosted by Josephine Dunfee. Mrs Sidney Dunfee and T W Jones improve after illness. Clarence Baker aged nearly twenty died of cancer at his father Dan Bakers home in Ireland on April 19 1907 and was interred at Torch after a large service led by Rev Parkins. The Oregon Indian Medicine Company stayed a week at Bowles hall then left for Little Hocking. Fern Dunfee won the most votes and a rug. Clara Baker the most votes in the diamond ring contest. Lukens of Youba received a set of table spoons.
Ruth Armstrong recovers and White Hall plans a Friday entertainment. Ear Coe stayed with W. E. Crossen's family. Nettie Hibbard returns from Albany. Mrs. Armstrong and Valerie are out again. Elmer Gift arrives from Buffalo after funeral duties for Miss Anna Reynolds. A seventh birthday party for Mable Carr features ice cream cake fruit and candy. Neighbors gift a silver tea set to Mr. and Mrs. Patterson as they leave Ath ens.
W F Gaston of Pasco Ga.testifies Champerlain's Cough Remedy is the best medicine for whooping cough. He calls it safe and sure. Available from W H McKee BE R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
Dr. C. L. Jones and family of Athens visit Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Coe. Mrs. Stella Wiggins from Columbus visits her mother Mrs. Morse. Chase Wyatt returns with family from Kansas for May first. Albany schools close April 26 with four graduates. Commencement May 1 at C. P. church. Baccalaureate by Rev. Reece April 28 at 7 30 pm.
The writer praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as gentle and effective for digestive discomfort in sedentary life. Priced at 25 cents with free samples. Sold by W H McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey Ohio.
Morris Dowing of McConnelsville supervised the removal of oil well drilling machinery from the Strouds Run field to southern Indiana for several months of work.
A village carpenter, who donated services and helped rebuild a memorial chapel, is asked to speak at the dedication luncheon. He jokes that he is better suited to the scaffold than public speaking, provoking hearty laughter among the summer visitors and locals.
The text notes that yearly eclipses average four, with a range of two to seven. When only two occur they are both solar. Solar eclipses outnumber lunar ones, but shadows are narrow. lunar eclipses are visible over large areas.
In Persia beggars ride on donkeys rooted in old proverb help. They obtain these animals through unknown means while maintaining subsistence, as the magazine notes. European readers struggle to understand but acknowledge the reality of the situation.
The 1905 California tax commission urges separation of state and local taxation, favoring counties and cities taxing real and personal property while the state retains corporate and franchise taxes. It seeks new levies on billboards inheritance, franchise taxes on express firms and motor vehicles, stock transfers, and railroad and telecom franchises, estimating over 3 million yearly gain to end the direct property tax locally.
The text compares indirect taxes used by the federal government with direct taxes borne by states. It notes federal revenues reach about $800 million annually, roughly $10 per person, while state revenues run $2 to $3 per person. It discusses how expanded manufacturing and transportation boosted federal taxation and the political incentives shaping budgets.
The Minnesota Tribune notes growing favor for a permanent tax commission as tax committees seek authentic information on taxation plans. Lawmakers are urged to enact few tax laws until a competent commission studies results from other states.
A quirky Atchison Globe column humorously notes contrasts between men and women and parental duties. It jests about laziness, memory, self denial, and the realities of motherhood, pairing wry observations with light social commentary.
Train schedule lists daily and Sunday departures from Athens with specific times for north and southbound service. Ex Sun variations show alternative morning and evening departures and Sunday arrivals.
One way second class colonist fares to California North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho Mexico and Intermediate Territory. Tickets on sale during April. Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of Mystic Shrine Los Angeles May 6 11. Home-seeker's Excursion rates to Northern Michigan. Tickets on sale April 26 May 10 and 24. One way second class colonist fares to West and Southwest. Tickets on sale April 23 and 30. Jamestown Exposition April 26 to November 30. For further particulars call or address.
Col. Dick Thompson, chief clerk at the Cambrian Hotel, had a narrow escape last Saturday when a mineral water bottle exploded in his hands. A flying piece of glass struck just below his right eye, leaving a deep gash.
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