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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
7
The Athens County Fair drew the largest crowd ever, with over seven thousand people enjoying perfect weather and strong exhibits. Races packed the grandstand as ten sulkies raced in tight heats and Ruth Sphinx edged Lady Lou for first in the final heat.
A flurry of guests and return visits fill Lancaster as Miss Jesse Owens returns from Federal and various relatives arrive or depart. The column lists dozens of visitors from Columbus Cleveland Pittsburg Des Moines and surrounding towns staying with local families or traveling on to camps and expositions.
Ninety nine candidates sat the county teachers' examination with fifty five earning certificates. The list shows successful applicants by duration: one year Parrill Bean through Laura Reading. two years Blanche Moeller. eight years George N Norris. high school certificates to C R Cline W T Morgan and B O Skinner.
Otsego Journal editor William M Dietz proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery the most popular remedy in Otsego County and a vital aid for lung and throat diseases. Mee Kee's Drug Store offers bottles at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a free trial. the ad claims guaranteed satisfaction. The snippet also recalls a rural anecdote about furniture and trust.
Clara Reynolds faces a total $604.28 fine for selling alcohol in Athens dry town. The breakdown includes $213 to Athens for selling in a dry town, $200 more to the State Auditor, a $164.28 late fee, and $37 for a government license. The case involves a traveling salesman who collected orders for whiskey and shipped goods, raising questions about Aiken tax liability and potential state law coverage.
Auditor Walker reports the 1907 Athens County Fair grossed about 4500 dollars with gate receipts of 2957.40 up from last year. Expenses may reach 3000 dollars and debt reduced to about 2000, though only 500 will be used to cut it further while the rest funds fairground improvements including grand stand and horse shed renovations.
Amesville August 16. Details emerge of a brutal clash on a M C and C train between George McKinley and Edward Matthews both Broadwell miners. McKinley took beer that belonged to Matthews then drew a knife injuring Matthews who fought back as Conductor Riley confiscated the weapon. McKinley faces charges of dreamk and disorderly and fighting on a train. fined 25 dollars and 19 days jail suspended on good behavior. Matthews plans court action in Athens county.
Carbondale citizens within York township petition the County Board of Commissioners to establish a public road from the M E Church at Carbondale along the B and O W railroad branch to near the Carbondale Coal Co No 3 mine then north to the county road. The move aims to protect local schoolchildren traveling the railroad. Sixty voters sign. The board will consider at the next meeting.
An old time ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the most regular daily aid besides the sun. McKee, the druggist, guarantees the product and sells it for 25 cents.
The annual Sunday School convention of Lodi Township will be held in Jerseyville on August 24 starting at 10 am and continuing all day. Everyone is invited to attend and bring well-filled baskets for an old-fashioned picnic as a splendid program has been arranged.
Albert W. Davis a 30 year old Columbus printer and Miss Jennie Verity a 25 year old Nelsonville compositor were involved in a noted social union. The brief item lists their names ages and occupations.
A brief remark notes that intense heat fosters distrust and exaggeration, befogging business outcomes. It suggests heat waves influence perception of profit and financial advantage, skewing judgments and public discourse.
The Marshfield Special School District Board of Education in Athens County Ohio announces the sale of four bonds of four hundred dollars each bearing six percent interest. Bonds dated August 22 1907 mature at one two three and four years. Sealed bids are invited by FP Beverage Clerk Marshfield Ohio until 1 o clock PM August 2 with right to reject all bids.
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