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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
4
A scattered column mixes editorial rhetoric on eggs from Europe and jokes about breakfast foods, then shifts to economic analysis. It reports postal savings bank figures in Canada and Britain, cites US and German import data, and discusses legal reform proposals to ease witnesses in civil trials. It ends urging passage of a free art bill.
The piece notes Pocmaster Bryson returning from Washington after an interview with the Post and favors his confirmation. It mentions General Grosvenor pictured with Bryson to show their unity and hints at partisan maneuvering in Congress over citizenship bills and railroad investigations, with broader references to agriculture and trade.
Job Smith reflects on the challenge of instilling sweetness and charity in orthodox saints. He argues the effort is nail biting and notes many preachers turn to business to earn a living, citing weariness and nerves as factors.
A columnist lampoons Richmond Pearson Hobson as he nears Congress and imagines grand naval plans while urging Confederate pension discussions. The piece also critiques modern college students and coeds for sloppy dress and manners, urging return to proper personal appearance and conduct.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin announces Health Coffee Imitation as a fast brew. The product is made from toasted oats and malt and is claimed to be the closest coffee substitute with no real coffee content. Sold by Hendeth Crider Drug Co.
In a President’s message to Congress the aim is stated that no man or corporation stands above the law. The justice department has operated to enforce existing statutes and public opinion supports courts and juries. Laws, however, must be strengthened to clearly deter unwitting breaches and ensure swift punishment of real wrongdoers.
The steamship Restiganche was wrecked in Sidney harbor last night. A few passengers and the crew were aboard but no one perished. The vessel appears to be a total loss.
A major blaze in Bayonne New Jersey raged since early yesterday threatening the city. Several large Livings were burned to the ground as communications collapsed around noon. Fire companies battled to keep the flames from spreading to surrounding districts.
Local residents and visitors spent Tuesday in Nelsonville and nearby Athens totaling business calls social calls and brief appearances. Names include George Work Logan. Joseph Wolt County Commissioner Athens. Bell Miller Logan. M A Kreig Athens. J J Lane Squire Athens. Charles Slater Columbus. Charles Hawk Chicago Brick Tile official. Tedrow's Pavilion chosen for an upcoming event. W P Chew Urbana. C R Hughes E C Jackson Columbus. Ambrose Kessler Athens. H I Denner Zanesville. M A Hyde Marietta. Mrs T A Kessler in town with Florence Snider and friends.
A Commercial Tribune reader argues that bad manners among young women are more contagious than alleged moral failings. He recounts a mother who withdrew her daughter from a college after observing crowds and conduct on campus, noting morals were not the issue despite concerns over behavior.
The executive committee of Ohio Mine Workers meeting in Columbus decided to push the Pollocks bill for miner protection and urged support for other favorable legislation.
On December 4 Clyder Haas and his father both died by hanging according to a local report. The elder Haas died in the same manner eleven years earlier, marking a tragic family pattern of self-inflicted deaths.
Charles Daner and three daughters were struck by a fast train near Bowling Green Dee 4. The father and one daughter were killed while the other two daughters were seriously injured.
The Bachelor Girls club entertained many friends at Palmers hall on Saturday evening with cards and dancing as the main amusements. Refreshments followed late. Guests included Edna Burns Clara Kevitz Elizabeth Johnson Susan Wolfe Ada Roberts Eleanor Davis Anna Brooklyn Dana Brooks of Athens and Joseph Walsh Fred Morse Wilbur Balderson Bernard Noon Claude Skinner Lew Davis Frank Rogers from Gloucester.
After court adjourned Mrs. Bradley thanked all 12 jurors and spoke with court officials. She then went with Judge Hayes to the internal revenue official’s home where she will stay indefinitely.
Cattle receipts light with prime and extra buyers paying 6.30 to 6.70 and common to fair 5.00 to 4.40. Hogs receipts 4,009 with prime and Yorkers 5.50 to 5.50, commons and roughs 4.00 to 5.85, pigs 5.40 to 5.45. Sheep and lambs receipts 1,000 with good to prime 4.25 to 5.00 and fair to choice lambs 4.50 to 6.40.
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