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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1909
Page
5
An advertising piece promotes kidney health claims and Dean's Kidney Pills, then shifts to Athens Ohio telephone improvements. It notes remodeling plans, engineering notes by Carl Kitteridge, and Ohio service details. The Central Union company aims to boost Athens service with modern equipment and rapid deployment.
New owners of the M. C. and C. railroad, led by Hl H Isham, promise to improve the line and seek new outlets and connections. Officials expect to unlock vast coal lands along the route and connect with potential southern and central Ohio lines. The receivership is being closed and operations will shift to the new owners who pledge to restore the road to its best condition.
W. Hays and A. B. R. Smith, high Ohio officials of the Central Union Telephone Co, visited Athens to review plans for a new plant at the local exchange. They stated the Bell Co will install a complete modern system and ship a common battery switchboard soon. Plans for improved service have been in place for years, with orders to modernize the Athens plant.
New York City editor Hamilton Holt told a large audience at the Auditorium that the peace movement is no longer a cult but a world wide issue. He cited Hague Conference gains, praised Ambassador White and Richard Bartholdt, and noted shifts toward compulsory arbitration.
Announcement by J F Druckmiller district superintendent of Central Union Telephone Co. plans to double the Athens county plant with $35000 for a modern common battery switchboard and instruments. Work starts soon to improve local and long distance service and maintain the Rel company’s reputation for superior service.
Mrs. Floyd Crooks of Columbus visited her hosts Mr. and Mrs. B Murphy. The school board re employed Prof H Beatty as superintendent for the next year. Mrs. Foster, an aged resident, died Saturday evening with funeral by Rev Freeman and burial at Hebbardsville cemetery.
COOLVILLE residents and nearby visitors share updates. James Harvey Coolville porter at Monroe hotel returned to work Tuesday after a week home. Miss Chloe Cowan visited her mother in Athens, Roll Waterman and Wheeling relatives visited Mrs. Waterman near here. Mrs. Charles Young and Ralph visited sister Mrs. Reeder and mother Mrs. Haning. Mrs. William Aiken spent days in Athens visiting sister Mrs. William Livingston. Mrs. Dixon and Tittle daughter of Guysville and Miss Mildred Calendar of Parkersburg visited Mrs. Harriet Maxon. Broze McAfee returned home from Pennsylvania after months away. J. B. Bailey went to Parkersburg on business.
Advertisement claims Dean's Ointment instantly stops itching from eczema salt rheum and hives and treats herpes and scabies with sales at local drug stores.
Buick plans major capacity increase at Flint Michigan with two new plants. One 1057 by 350 foot building will house motor production employing about 2000 workers. The other 900 by 80 foot structure will assemble 1910 Model 10 Buicks. The firm also builds a half mile banked race track for testing and speed events.
Rumors claim railroad workers in wet areas haul liquor into dry zones and sell it on railroad property. State official Dunlap says the company can be held responsible for illegal sales on right of way stations yards and tracks if the violator cannot pay the liquor tax. The Anti Saloon League intends a thorough probe and a test case if violations surface.
A new facility in Philadelphia is under construction for a coal mining and navigation company. It will lift canal boats up to 60 feet and transfer their cargoes to a storage wharf file or to another vessel.
Ben Wilcox, a lawyer and athlete, recalls defending Milos Deveraux in a French governess case. He wins acquittal by casting doubt on the maid and cook, earning loyalty and a heart, and receives a family spoon as a keepsake connected to the affair.
A quiet home ceremony in Coolville Ohio united Miss Cora Davis to Mr A W Mc Bride with Rev J M F Parkins officiating Only family and a few friends attended A white gown was worn A two course luncheon followed The Coolville Band serenaded the couple later in the evening Wishing them a long and happy life is voiced by the community
Bart Foley died at his East State Street home shortly after 11 p m Thursday following a paralytic stroke. He was 50, a Cincinnati born contractor with the Kircher company, husband of Agnes Kircher and father of two. Survived by siblings John Foley and three sisters. Funeral at St Pauls Catholic Church Saturday at 10 30 a m, burial in Catholic cemetery with Walter Kircher of Denver to say the mass, letters of condolences and services pending.
Ed Burton of Athens swore out two warrants before Squire Rathbone against Ed H. Ryan, saloon keeper on Sixth Street, alleging theft of 27 dollars on election day and sale of intoxicants at the saloon. Ryan pleaded not guilty and sought a week to summon a Marietta witness, with bonds set at 600 dollars on the felony count and 200 on the misdemeanor. The prosecuting witness was freed on own recognizance.
A Princeville Newfoundland man, M. J. Bineham, faced severe foot infection described as Wezema and other conditions. Doctors warned of danger if untreated. He used Jackson's Arnica Salve and claims full cure of the sores boils and burns. Store reference at McKee's Deng Store.
The Athens Brick Company will switch from mule power to electricity starting next month with a five ton electric motor to haul shale cars to the plant. A trolley and traction railway will be completed, powering yard handling and lighting. Eight to ten cars will form a single train, replacing the long practiced mule trains used for seventeen years on Carpenter street.
D C Thomas former Athens coal man resigns from Pittsburg Coal Co to take the operating head post at United Coal. The Coal Trade Bulletin notes his background in Hooking Valley Ohio and leadership roles with New Hagland Coal and Northern Fuel, among others. He had been general superintendent under Geo W Sehlenderberg.
Teachers examinations are set for the best Saturday of each month unless it is a holiday then the next Saturday follows. The Boxweil examinations occur on the third Saturday, arranged to the second Saturday before May. C. Jackson, Clerk.
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