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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
9
Amesville July weather shows a cool month with eight inches of rain, rain on 14 days, 15 thunder storms, and a peak 93 degrees on July 6 and 22. The week ending today had four clear days, three partly cloudy, no real dark days, and a total weekly precipitation under a half inch.
The City Council committee overseeing the Opera House has ordered fireproof upgrades as required by the State Building Inspector. Contractors widen the main entrance to 12 feet and add a fireproof asbestos curtain, ventilating shaft, and fireproof proscenium walls.
Hocking Valley operators monitor the Pittsburg Coal Company miners dispute with talk of a likely strike this week over mine organization and the check off system. A strike could shift business to local operators and affect coal supply ahead of September. A joint Ohio Western Pennsylvania operators miners conference is anticipated next year amid strained relations and upcoming contract expirations.
Dean Henry G. Williams returned to Athens after a five weeks journey through the far West. He described visits to Los Angeles for a National Education Association event, California towns, Portland, Yellowstone National Park, Salt Lake City, and Denver. He noted a government scout killed a grizzly near the park and observed San Francisco damage and Stanford University rebuilding.
Preparations are under way for the Athens County Teachers Institute session to begin Monday, August 19, in Athens. Attendance is high, with many teachers and education enthusiasts expected. Instructors include S. P. Humphrey of Ironton schools and A. F. McKenzie of Lexington, Ky. Sessions will be in Ewing Hall at Ohio University with a large room secured for expected crowds.
A fragment suggests a woman writes to a party about secrets yet to reveal. The remark implies forthcoming disclosure at the next meeting, hinting at withheld information or anticipation of a reveal.
Charles McVicker, a middle aged man, was thrown from a horse Sunday afternoon and sustained a fractured collar bone. He resides on Palmer street. James Kyle, the Mill street black smith, cut his left hand severely at work this morning and required several stitches. Dr. Phillipps attended both cases.
Edward Theodore Dean ten months old son of Mr and Mrs Norris Dean and grandson of Mr and Mrs Theodore Dean died Sunday morning at his grandparents home on High street after a three weeks illness from cholera infantum. Funeral at Christian church Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev W H Boden with interment in Union street cemetery.
On Saturday McKinstry and Parker sold Jesse Finsterwald's Lash street home to Sheriff Harry M Webster for 2200 dollars and Elizabeth Gabriel's Alexander township farm to C W Ackley for 1500 dollars. They advertise a fine list of city and farm property and invite consultation before purchase.
A Saturday lawn fete hosted by the High School Athletic Association aimed at funding gym equipment yielded about $23 in receipts after expenses, far short of goals. Weather hindered attendance. John Courtney organized the event and managed details despite the modest return.
Local man via attorney Prosecutor Foster filed a divorce petition against his wife Mable L. Brown. The couple wed July 28, 1904 in Belleville Illinois and separated July 30, 1904 in St. Louis.
Plaintiff in Athens petitions for legal separation after wife agreed to reside with him but failed to live up to the plan. She has been willfully absent for more than three years and her current whereabouts are unknown.
The Mallory party from Parkersburg touring through Athens was in a severe collision on Euclid Avenue at 65th Street in Cleveland. Mrs. Mallory was badly injured and the White steam car wrecked. Mr. Mallory and two brothers with families continued to Erie, Pa. by train.
Eminent medical scientists cite life limits well below potential with advanced knowledge. The critical 50s determine duration, urging careful body care during this decade. Electric Bitters, a scientific tonic, touted as nature’s best helper after 50, is recommended and guaranteed by McKee for 50 cents.
A compilation of county expenses lists numerous payments including Home Order disbursements, taxes, salaries for auditors and officials, relief funds for Athens township and surrounding townships, bridge work, railroad freight, and land deeds. Notable entries include payments to the Bank of Athens, the K and M Railway for stone freight, and various soldiers relief sums.
The Law and Order League Executive Committee pays $50 for information leading to the arrest of Clara Reynolds for running a blind tiger. The money went to Dana Nash and Theordore Nail, with Nail filing the affidavit before Mayor Hedges.
An itemized list shows disbursements including for examiners 3 dollars and 48 dollars to Aaron Grady, postage 21.20, clothing 107.15 for Institute for Feeble Minded, and printing 39 by Gazette Printing Co.
Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is extolled by Jemison of Spring Grove York County Pa after five years of use in his family and many recommendations in the area. It is sold by W H Mc Kee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
Teachers' Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless it is a legal holiday. The Boxwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, Clerk.
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