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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
7
Washington letter highlights city wide inspections of hotels and eateries to curb waste and promote economy. Mrs. John A Logan criticizes American wastefulness, cites a garbage worker's family, contrasts European thrift, urges laws and better cleanliness to improve public health and curb obscene advertising on fences.
Authorities pursue steady action to remove offensive pill boards and other advertising media. Vendors across waves are urged to limit themselves to legitimate channels, including newspapers magazines and circulars.
An electrical storm swept through NYETOWN and Chauncey on Tuesday bringing a needed rain and hail. Rev. Frank Scott visited friends in the area. Mrs. Will Bradfield and children from Pomeroy arrived to visit Chas. Bradfield’s family. Mrs. Frank Shirkey hosted her sister from Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strubie plan to move to Oak Hill. Wade Young made a business visit to Nelsonville. Chas. Miller drilled a well at home with Stacy Sayers. Mrs. Friend Love has been ill with heart trouble. Public schools resume on Monday with teachers elected for next year: Prof. C. R. Cline, Charles Miller, Miss Trickets, and Miss Frankie Howard.
Bridget Murphy buys hats while her husband Mike grows angry. He cuts the hat down to a single bloom and proclaims a new style named Bagob the Mournful Wife, shocking observers. The verse was published in the Pittsburg Dispatch by W. F. Smith.
Coolville Ohio August 7 192? Soldiers Day to honor Civil War veterans with campfire roll call at 1 pm. General Charles H Grosvenor of Athens to deliver the address. Miss Caffray evangelist delivers opening sermon and a busy program runs through 7:30 pm with meetings and preaching by Rev Jackson.
A farm raid uncovered four containers with snake eggs under hay in a barn. The eggs hatched copperheads. Days earlier a large rattlesnake over five feet long was found by Mr Cable who later misplaced his club while seeking the snakes.
Conkey and family of Oak Hill are visiting friends and relatives here during the week, enjoying a brief stay and local hospitality.
The infant son Donald Nedman of Mr and Mrs James Nedman of Marshfield died today. Interment is planned at Marshfield Cemetery at 1 p m.
In Athens the United Mine Workers officials led by William Green John Moore and Joseph Richards met Supt. Williams and Dukes of Sunday Creek to resolve a powder supply dispute at Hollister mine No. 266. Miners had struck after a company order barred powder bought at independent stores, with a settlement expected to resume operations soon.
County Auditor Walker compiles enumeration results showing 13 917 school age children in 1908 up from 13 601. Lists by district and township, with counts for Nelsonville Glouster Buchtel Jacksonville and others. Boys 7 268 and girls 6 649. York and Athens townships noted among largest.
Arthur C. Gibson of Scipio reports his father John Gibson nearing 97 years old in Athens. Uncle John remains active on the Kia Farm and devoted to his old homestead, with a long line of relatives and friends in the community. His son notes John’s lifelong good habits and farming prowess as keys to longevity.
The article urges summer vacation benefits go beyond outdoor life and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy that tones the nerves improves digestion creates appetite and aids sleep. It claims the medicine "beds up the whole system" for pupils and teachers during the break.
Seventy eight candidates took the regular county teachers examination here on Saturday. Some completed only parts of the test and will finish at the next exam on Saturday September 1st. Examiners O C Jackson and H A Hatch did not participate this round but will be sworn in by the probate judge to take part in the next test.
A garbled social vignette from the Atchison Kansas Globe reflecting on gender roles, marriage, and domestic life. The text notes men fuss over stage honor, women at home, and handling finances with a wife’s consent. It mentions a man seeking clarity and an ideal man who is straightforward.
A set of satirical quips on reputation stinginess and social roles. The piece notes a woman’s conversation as lively though not as animated as men, praises good meals, jokes about entertaining, airships, and a harsh pun on a son in law and daughter in law.
Mr W Stone of East Poland Maine praises Bucklin’s Amnica Salve as the proper remedy for sore feet and all abrasions including burns sores and cuts It is also touted as suitable for daily use Try 4 Sold under guarantee at McKee’s Drug Store Zhe
Charles Baird, once a 15 year old roustabout at the Brown House in Athens, rose to a hotel clerk rank and became a leading West hotel manager. He now visits his aunt Mrs. Sarah Steenrod and cousin F C Stedman, recalling old friends beneath the apple tree as he plans a short stay. An ad promotes Dr Shoon Restorative for weak stomach heart or kidney nerves, sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co. in Athens.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on August 9 Frank Walker and A A Cromwell of Danville observed their car stop suddenly. A large rattlesnake was found coiled about an axle, likely rising from the road as the vehicle passed. The serpent was killed and brought back as a trophy.
Mrs D W Lee of Salem endured 12 years of severe stomach pain before an operation and dramatic relief after pulling a six inch wire hairpin from her throat. Doctors had offered no cure until the foreign object caused a life threatening episode. She now nears full recovery.
Advertises Burdock Blood Bitters as strengthening stomach and bowels and purifying the blood. Promotes improved digestion and liver support through herbal formula.
Curtis Gross was arraigned before Mayor Hedges in Salem on malicious destruction of property in a house belonging to Ezra Rose. Gross pled not guilty, waived examination, and was remanded to court with a $100 bond. Rose alleges five windows were broken last Saturday night, possibly spiteful, with a hat claimed to belong to Gross found near the scene.
Mrs Chas KB Smith of West Franklin Maine says take free and have adopted Dr King's New Pills as our family laxative medicine because they are good and do their work without fuss. These pills sold at McKee's Drug Store Athens Ohio.
Mary R Bruce was committed to Athens State Hospital after a lunacy hearing filed by relatives. Doctors noted hereditary derangement with a troubled history including the loss of a child. In court she claimed persecution and threats against her family, leading to the asylum placement.
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