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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
4
George A. Watkins of Pike is announced as a member of the Public Works Board. The notification notes his appointment by city officials and outlines his expected role in infrastructure decisions and oversight.
Athens nominates David H. Moorfk as state senator for the joint Ninth Fourteenth District. Voters will choose this candidate to represent the area in the state legislature, with Moorfk promising public service and regional advocacy.
Monday September 7 has been set apart by proclamation of Governor Wash as Labor Day. Athens shows enough manufacturing industries to observe the day even if celebrations are limited.
In York the influential Democratic leader Ervin Wells is described as preoccupied opposing Tom Johnson’s municipal ownership plan for Nelsonville’s electric lighting, causing him to miss noting the date of the county convention.
Opinion calls for waiving the law to name a new epileptic hospital board composed of Gallipolis newspaper editors who allegedly know how to run the institution best. This proposed action frames editors as suitable managers.
The Athens county Democrats planned a convention to draw a crowd by ringing the courthouse bell. Few attended, and the echoes inside the courtroom frightened those present.
The Albany marshal who identified the escaped horse thief Shiflett and walked with him along the street now rueful about the $109 reward offered for Shifletts capture. The marshal likely learned interviews are safest once handcuffs are on.
The council argues volunteer fire companies are salaried and eligible under poll tax law while the law excludes nonvolunteer groups. Critics say salaries imply active service only for those dedicating their livelihood to the fire department.
The Athens council pledges to enforce the poll tax by requiring labor this year if the statute allows it. About 90 to 120 voters have already paid or worked out the tax. The council plans to publish weekly lists of those who comply and those who refuse to reveal whether the bluff has real teeth.
The village council inaction leaves 450 feet of fire hose stored in the city hall basement to rot. Fire officials warn the current setup offers poor protection and urge funding for a hose tower, even if bonds must be issued.
Meigs county held its Republican primary Saturday. Judge F. Russell won the representative race defeating five contenders. Judge Lochary placed second and Conductor Worley Brown third. Central committeemen contest favored General Grosvenor, with S. F. Smith winning over Manning Webster for committeeman. The dispatch notes Grosvenor’s decisive county victory and solid delegation at the next congressional convention.
Cleveland city council voted down bonds for a municipal electric lighting plant after a Chamber of Commerce report found Chicago and Detroit paid more per light for municipal systems. The report also cites an erroneous cost table for Cleveland’s proposed plant not shown to the committee.
The Ohio State Board of Commerce promotes a taxation constitutional amendment as the state’s best path to a simple and just system. The board states its intent to safeguard business interests, ensuring districts raise adequate revenue from untaxed sources and that taxpayers can truthfully declare property without perjury.
The Mechanicsburg M. P. Church Sunday school schedules an excursion to Columbus on Wednesday August 19. Round trip fare is 1.40 dollars covering street car fare and Olen Tangy Park admission. The group will travel via the K. and M. railroad.
The narrative recalls Margaret and Herman Blennerhassett and the island home on Blennerhassett Island. After political turmoil and the Burr expedition, Blennerhassett died on Guernsey in 1831. His widow returned to America seeking relief in 1842 but died in poverty.
Historic comparison shows 1810 registered U S deep sea tonnage at 981 000 with 91 5 percent of trade carried by American ships and sailors. by 1861 tonnage rose to 2 496 000 but now stands at 83 000 with only 8 8 percent of imports and exports moved by U S vessels. Foreign fleets dominate at nine tenths of trade while funds paid exceed one hundred million dollars annually.
Mrs. I. E. Bailey of Prohibition Park New York lectured at the M E church Tuesday evening. She noted a large male audience as evidence of strong backing for the cause and said she will deliver lectures across southern Ohio for several weeks under county presidents.
The postmaster at Athens Ohio notifies remaining uncalled-for letters dated Monday July 27. Names include Margarett Angell F W Brown Catherine Beard G M Chestnut Oliver M Craig Mre N J Ellis F M Farley Blanch Felber Grosvenor Peter Harron Warren Jewell Mary Jewell Grace John son Mrs L L Ed Lake Sam McKee Effie Marfid Ald Michael W H Neutzling Rosa Rizer Berenice R Ross Wm Shackelford B G Skinner Nettie Sommers M D Vansky G B Wilson Bertha Wolfe Celia. Addressees asked to state advertised to collect letters.
C B Henderson secures Dr Howard Co half price offer on fifty cent constipation and dyspepsia remedy. He guarantees refunds if no relief and limits supply due to demand. Residents urged to contact him or send 25 cents for sixty doses. Sheriff Whitlock of Danville, Illinois, prepared to indict mob leaders.
A Vermont farm once sold for 6000 dollars in 1867 now lists at 1600 dollars without a buyer. The farm’s buildings are valued higher than the asking price. Fruit and poultry potential could make these farms solid investments at the current prices.
The passage notes the first wheat crop in the Red River Valley in 1871 and predicts 1903 will bring vast wheatfields about 1,200 miles northwest with the world’s best wheat yielding twenty to fifty bushels per acre.
In York state a country church members adopt a plan to fund their debt by dedicating all eggs laid on Sunday by hens to the church. The measure uses Sabbath eggs as a religious contribution, transforming hens’ cackles into a source of funds.
The American Pad and Textile Co in Greenfield Ohio advertises steady employment for families with two or more children over fourteen. Also hiring additional young women sixteen and older with regular wages and references required. Address provided for applications.
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