Athens based Twice A-Week Messenger publication details
The notice lists office address on the first floor of the Law Building in Athens Ohio, editor and manager, and telephone lines. It states the Twice A-Week Messenger is published Tuesdays and Fridays each week and mailed countywide for one dollar annual subscription, always prepaid, with discontinuation at expiration. It notes second class entry dated January 30, 1909, at Athens Ohio Post Office under the 1879 act.
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Athens
Ohio
Chillicothe Hop Market Braces for Peach Crop Shortfall
In Ross county the town acts as a market hub between Parkersburg and Cincinnati even as the peach crop faces potential failure. The piece notes the impact of long distance phone and wireless telephony on trade and communication, signaling modernizing changes for local commerce.
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Ross County
County Board Action Urged for Prolonged School Absence
If eight months of schooling have not occurred this year residents should act under the law. Apply to the board of county commissioners.
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Board of County Commissioners
Rural school boards face penalties for unpaid eight months
The piece notes rural boards of education risk a $60 fine for failing to provide eight months of schooling and lacking funds. It critiques the Payne tariff bill for offering no relief to sugar buyers, detailing a 142 million dollar annual tribute split between government, Sugar Trust, and protected growers. It argues public demand is for lower sugar duties and criticizes Congress for not reducing this tax.
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Boards of Education
House
Senate
Sugar Trust
Congress
Weather Drives Business Cycles In Early Month Trade
The piece notes merchants, farmers, and gardeners respond to seasonable weather. It observes warm days spur activity across trades while cold spells halt traffic, delaying seeding and reducing market bustle as shops and vacations seem busy only when the forecast fits.
Blotching Election Turmoil in Chillicothe
The Chillicothe election is denounced as the most disgraceful in Ohio for using official power to influence a free vote. Arrests and counter-arrests occurred with little provocation, making the event feel more like a riot than a civil process. The piece argues any outcome will face lingering controversy and distrust.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Steubenville Girl Faces Name Change Dilemma
A Steubenville girl debated taking her fiancé’s name or rejecting it if he kept his. She loved him and planned marriage but insisted she would not be known as Mrs Beefstake. He refused to change his name and to ask her to change hers, citing it was out of the question.
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Steubenville
Athens
Beefstake
Mrs. Beefstake
Pointblank
Earth
Refusal Sparks Question of Suitor’s Stubbornness
The piece questions if the young woman was justified in refusing an offer. It argues the objection may lie not in the name but in the selfish, stubborn disposition of her fiancé.
Strawberries Ripen On Top Of Box In Transit Reminder
A cooking school notes the best berries grow on top due to ripening effects from express car transit. The observation highlights how location within fruit boxes can influence sweetness and color.
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Aly
Filtration plans vs typhoid risk along Ohio river
Prof Irving Fisher cites Lawrence Massachusetts and Munich examples to bolster a statewide push for a filtration plant. He argues cities along the Ohio river could reduce typhoid deaths by adopting modern treatment, warning that Open sewers are harming public health.
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Ohio
Ohio River
Athens and its bright future for growth and investment
Local boosters urge confidence in Athens Ohio highlighting population growth since ten years ago, rich mineral wealth, coal oil and gas potential, strong shipping, growing Ohio University, rising real estate values, and a favorable climate for manufacturing. Investors are encouraged to plant dollars now for profits and dividends as the town advances.
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Athens
Ohio
Ohio University
Ohio town touts growth and livability
A jubilant description extols local progress from village to city, inviting residents to join the movement and invest in the community. The message emphasizes a thriving, welcoming place with opportunities and steady development.
Thornton J. Hains Seeks Protection At Murder Trial
General Peter C. Hains will testify as the defense seeks to prove insanity of Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. who killed William E. Annis at Bayside Yacht Club last August. Thornton J. Hains, acquitted brother, is expected to testify. threats to his life prompt police protection.
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Flushing
Peter C. Hains
Peter C. Hains, Jr
William E. Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
Eugene N. Young
Thornton J. Hains
Annis
Thornton Rains
Golfing at Atlantic City Spring Event Opens
Golfers from Philadelphia New York and other cities begin three day spring events on Atlantic City links near the ocean in N J today. Enthusiasts flock to the coastal course as play starts amid mild coastal breezes and hopeful scores.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Philadelphia
New York
Ciites
Tornado Kills One and Injures Ten in Douglas County
A tornado struck Douglas area near Wichita Kansas on April 29 killing one person and injuring ten. The storm wrecked a large portion of Douglas and caused extensive damage to farm property over a wide area.
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Wichita
Kan
Douglas
Wrights to Get Medal in London Visit
Wilbur and Orville Wright will visit London on May 3 as guests of the Aeronautical Society of Great Britain. They will be presented with the society's gold medal during the occasion.
End Portsmouth Strike Ends at Most Plants
At a general meeting Portsmouth workers voted to end the big shoe strike in all factories except the Selby plant. The strike, started by lasters a year ago, was the worst in Portsmouth history, causing huge losses in trade and wages. Several hundred men will return to work, while Selby remains nonunion operated.
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Porteamouth
Selby
Portsmouth
Selby Company
Friday Night Debate Examines Live Question At Ewing Hall
A live question will be debated on Friday night at 8 o'clock in Ewing Hall. The event highlights a Miami versus Ohio matchup with tickets sold at Crider's, Henderson.
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Ewing Hall
Miami
Ohio
Henderson
Crider’s
Lentz Declares Bankruptcy Amid Panic of 1893 Losses
Columbus April 28 John J Lents an attorney and former congressman filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S court showing liabilities of 87000 with assets of 20695. Losses from loans to a wringer manufacturing company that failed in the panic of 1893 94 are cited as the reason.
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Lentz
Columbus
John J Lents
United States
Isis Scheduleslitenay
TIME IS NOT RIPE Professor Wood Skeptical on Mars Signal
Baltimore April 29 Professor Robert W Wood of Johns Hopkins University says he is testing a mercury reflector telescope and has not agreed to a larger instrument. He questions funding for a big project and doubts the feasibility of signaling to Mars while stressing perfection of the small telescope.
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Wood
Baltimore
Robert W. Wood
Johan Hopkins University
Fort Worth
Stemford
Tex
Mars
Quoting a Soldier’s Habit in an Old Manners Tale
A compact reflection on how boys learn to swear and chew tobacco and carry those habits into adulthood. The line suggests nearly every man whistles for the same reason as these learned vices and finds it hard to quit.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla touted as non alcoholic tonic
Ayer's Sarsaparilla is presented as a non alcoholic tonic and alterative. Readers are advised to consult their doctor about its use for thin or impure blood and to follow medical advice.
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Ayer
Ayer’s Pills Advertisement Keeps Bowels Regular Says Doctors
Ayer’s Pills for constipation are endorsed in an ad from the J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass. The piece quotes doctors and urges readers to consult their physician about the first great rule of health and keeping the bowels regular.
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
COOLVILLE RIDGE GUESTS AND LOCAL VISITS
Sunday activities include Mr. and Mrs. John Boho with Mrs. Konkoskie at Asbury and Isaac Frost family with Calvin Frost. Alma Anthony of Angell Ridge visits grandmother Elizabeth Poston. Estella Bobo hosts friends in Athens and Long Run. many residents travel to Athens, Judson Corn Frost, and South Canaan.
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John Boho
Arthur Konkoskie
Asbury
Isaac Frost
Angell Ridge
Mrs
Calvin Frost
Henry Lower
Herbert Downey
Alma Anthony
Elizabeth Poston
William Fulton
Athens
Alva Crawford
South Canaan
John Hawk
Herbert Hawk
Judson
Mary Weatherby
Elmer Poston
Orange Putis
Lewis
Estella Bobo
Gertrude Holland
Peter Tower
Harmon Fulton
Marvey Shaw
Long Run
Help for Women Workers Discussed by Civic Federation
The executive committee of the National Civic Federation women's department met at the Willard hotel in Washington on April 29. Honorary chairman Mrs William Js Taft presided, with Mrs Horace Brock of Philadelphia leading the first session. Attorney General Wickersham spoke at the welfare discussion for women tailors.
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Washington
Women's Department
The
National Civic Federation
Wiliam Js. Taft
Willard Hotel
Horace Brock
Philadelphia
Wickersham
United States
Preacher Elope Arrest in St Louis Sparks Controversy
Rev P R Campbell from Stamping Ground Kentucky was arrested with Miss Josephine Mostey a church member. He confessed plans to marry her once his wife obtained divorce and stated he loved her as authorities stepped in.
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St. Louis
P.R. Campbell
The
Christian Church
Stamping Ground
Josephine Mostey
John Richards
Stimping Ground
Campbell
Kentucky
Convict Gazell Found Guilty of Larceny in Bank Failure
Henry W. Gazell, formerly secretary and treasurer of the Farmers and Merchants Banking Company, which failed in July 1908 causing losses to 5,000 depositors, was found guilty of larceny in Cleveland. The verdict follows the bank collapse that left about $150,000 unrecovered.
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Dury
Gazell
Cleveland
Henry W. Gazell
Farmers and Merchants’ Banking Company
Wrights to be honored in June reception
Dayton officials announce a two day reception for the Wright brothers on June 17 and 18. A committee selecting medals for the aeroplane pioneers has not reported yet.
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Wrights
Dayton
Wright Brothers
Elyria Boy Killed When Lumber Pile Falls
Walter Bauer seven year old son of Mathew Bauer was found dead beneath lumber in the Peersons Lumber yard in Elyria Ohio. The fallen pile appears to have toppled on him while he climbed it. He had been missing since Tuesday of last week prompting police to consider kidnapping theories.
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Elyria
Elyria, O
Walter Bauer
Mathew Bauer
Peersons Lumber Company
Ambassador speaks on German industry and social programs
German ambassador Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff told 1200 Columbus guests at Melloria hall that Germany plans compulsory insurance and pensions for industrial workers. His April 29 banquet address highlighted national provisions shaping the empire’s labor system.
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von Bernstorff
Columbus
Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstorf
United States
German Empire
Seek to Restore Wood Pulp Tariff
Washington April 29 The senate finance committee nearly agrees to impose duties of five dollars per ton on printing paper and one dollar fifty eight cents per ton on wood pulp—a slight cut from the Dingley rate in both cases. Yet the committee remains unsure how to move forward as passage seems difficult or impossible.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Discuss Lumber Tariff Protecting NC Industry
Washington April 29. Senate debate centered on the lumber schedule of the tariff bill with Senator Simmons of North Carolina arguing three and a half hours for retaining the present tariff. He said the rate was revenge in nature, while Republicans cited the 1908 Democratic platform for free lumber and clashed over when and how that platform was formed.
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North Carolina
Washington
Simmons
Senate
Humber
Bacon
Georgia
Burkett
Nebraska
Lincoln
Baseball National League Reports from Early Games
Box scores show Washington, Boston, New York and Cleveland games with runs hits and errors. Hatter Groom Street and other pitchers are listed with line scores and batting details for each matchup.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Hatter -Groom
Batlcnes
Young
Palkenberg
Raeerly
Mullin
Schmidt
Energy figures from a Purdue study on wheel impacts
Ath ens Oil and Gas Exchange reports a Purdue University finding that a flat spot about two inches long on a 33 inch wheel with a 6000 pound load at 30 mph can deliver over 1000 foot pounds to a rail. A 55 ton car at 60 mph with a flat wheel yields 900 foot pounds.
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Ace Cock
Purdue University
Northwestern Columbia Social Roundup Highlights Visits
W H Townsend made a busing trip to Athens on Thursday. Clyde Harkins of Vinton county visited relatives here part of last week. Will Cline and family visited E Tedrow and others over the weekend. Hattie Townsend stayed with sister Maude Hartman in Columbus. Mrs B S Bowman called on Mrs J A Rutherford who has been ill. Farley family visited Jacob Brooks in Union Ridge. Mattie Cecil and daughters called on Cottrill couple. Mrs Lenham of Vinton county visited Joshua Chaney. E S Tedrow visited relatives in Albany last week. Frank Rodgers of Lizzi esburg visited Charles Cottrill. Jacob Lyons spent part of last week with his sister in West Virginia. W D Townsend called on his father-in-law James Harkins in Vinton county.
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W. H. Townsend
Athens
Clyde Harkins
Vinton County
Will Cline
Albany
Tedrow
Hattie Townsend
Maude Hartman
Columbus
B. S. Bowman
J. A. Rutherford
Rutherford
Charles Cottrill
Jacob Lyons
West Virginia
W. D. Townsend
James Harkins
Albany and Athens Visitors Talk Of Local News
Will Moler of Athens and Miss Lena Bowers were in Albany last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George Spring visited Athens for a day. Dr J N Brown and Lena Bowers went to Pomeroy for a Thursday dance. Mrs Wesley A Webb visited parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Caster of Carpenter. Annie Duffee of Columbus came after the death of Miss Phoeba Ann Lindley. Edna Cline, college student from Athens, visited Sunday with her parents. Everett Neff of Lubiug and Hurley Martin of Columbus spent Sunday in Albany. The eighth grade commencement is set for Saturday evening May 1 at the Methodist church.
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George Spring
Athens
J. N. Brown
Lena Bowers
Pomeroy
Wesley A. Webb
Lewis Caster
Carpenter
Annie Duffee
Columbus
Phoeba Ann Lindley
Edna Cline
George Cline
Everett Neff
Lubiig
Albany
Hurley Martin
Ernest Martin
Three Appointments Made to County Visitors Board
Probate Judge Lynch appointed Dr. A L Pritchard to fill the vacancy caused by the death of J C Parker. Mrs B E Jones and Mrs Samantha Palmer were reappointed for three year terms. New terms start May 1 and duties include examining county jails homes infirmary and correctional institutions for incorrigible youths with reports to the state board of charities.
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Board of County Visitors
Lynch
A. L .Pritchard
Nelsonville
J. C. Parker
Pritchard
BE. J. Jones
Samantha Palmer
State Board of Charities
Marriage Permits Issued In Local Townships
Four couples listed with ages and occupations received marriage permits. Ben H. Pugh, 20, farmer, and Ollie Cranmer, 18, both of Lodi township. Florian Rogaski, 23, miner, and Rosa Ego, 19, both of Grom venor. William W. Preston, 18, barber, and Lillian Land, 18, of Nelsonville. Consent of groom's father given.
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Ben H. Pugh
Farmer
Ollie Cranmer
Lodi
Florian Rogaski
Miner
Rosa Ego
Gromvenor
William W. Preston
Barber
Lillian Land
Nelsonville
Groom
Readable Note on Literary Ads Offer Bargains
A compact notice notes that readers see Watch Messenger ads promoting bargains in literature related listings. It emphasizes the value of timely bargains and cautions against oversaturation of readings.
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