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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
4
An auditorium crowd Tuesday for the festival's opening number suggests growing local interest but may reflect a domestic audience with family in the chorus. The piece notes caution before assuming sustained support until Athens engages with city music celebrities from larger centers.
The Daily Messenger is praised as a Christmas gift idea, proposing a yearlong subscription or a promise to write weekly letters to absent friends. The piece argues the paper can delight the whole family and keep distant loved ones connected with county news and local happenings. Additional items discuss egg industry issues, Pure Food law implications, tariff questions, and inventor rumors in a later note in Wellaton Sentinel.
R M Washburn, Missouri dairy commissioner, calls for compulsory local ordinances requiring dairy inspection. He argues for state inspection of dairies and stables, cites tuberculosis as a major threat, and urges licenses for milk sellers with state veterinary certificates to prove cows are disease free.
The writer vows to push The Messenger as a proponent of a solid roads movement. He criticizes current road funding as spread thin across large areas, leaving communities stuck in mud. He argues for concentrating repairs on worst sections now and expanding later to build lasting improvements.
A man who invented an egg ranks as a benefactor of the race for solving the breakfast problem and advancing daily nourishment. His work redefines the start of the day, earning wide recognition.
The report highlights Secretary Wilson's view of farm crop value near 8 billion dollars, far surpassing mine output, and notes rising yields and education in farming. It also cites intemperance as a contributing factor in divorces, affecting both husbands and wives in various percentages.
The Athens Commercial Club, active for two years, pushed government building funds, a self-supporting Hocking labor train, popular elopets for travelers, helped secure the new South Bridge, and brought the east line train over the B and O to Athens. It now advocates a public playground to spare streets from trespass. The secretary tracks manufacturing prospects, and the club urges every citizen to enroll.
A census bulletin reports desertion as the leading divorce ground from 1887 to 1906, accounting for 38.9 percent of cases. Adultery, cruelty, drunkenness, and multiple grounds appear with varying shares for husbands and wives, with many decrees citing two or more grounds.
Athens sees ongoing expansion as residence districts widen. Congested old areas drive buyers to outlying lots, with vacant, affordable sites on both lowland and highland. Developers urge selecting locations early to secure roomy plots before others act.
The President urges protection of individual initiative and rewards for directing intelligences while warning both wealth holders and popular rights advocates against actions that undermine property and honest commerce. He cautions against corruption, bribery, and demagogues who harm national prosperity.
The President sends a brief Congress message arguing for a more lenient stance toward soldiers who did not inform on comrades in the Brownsville raid. He supports reinstatement for those who had no knowledge of the operation before it occurred, contingent on further details.
The Cleveland Leader notes the President’s push to uncover truth and punish those who misused the army and navy, including Boyd Conyers' confession from the Twentieth Infantry. It argues many soldiers may decline restoration, while supporting justice in the shooting affray investigation.
The Chillicothe Gazette editor G W C Perry is recommended for a renewed postmaster appointment by Congressman Douglas. Perry’s commission expired last January and observers note a yearlong delay tied to political maneuvering. Perry is praised for his businesslike efficiency and public service.
The marriage of Miss Cora Cooper of Fleming Ohio and Mr Jerome Richardson of Columbus was held at the bride’s sister’s home in Fleming. Rev W H Boden officiated in the parlor with maid of honor Sophronia Johnson and beat man Charles Richardson. The reception featured a four course dinner and Christmas decor. The couple left for their Columbus home amid rice showers.
Henderson Crider Drug Co advertises a manicure set selection described as surpassing prior efforts and urges customers to come early for the best picks.
Miss Lillie Farts and Mr and Mrs Charles EB Cameron hosted officers and teachers of the Christian church Sunday school Monday evening at the Cameron home. A sewing contest and readings by Miss Falls highlighted the amusements. An elaborate three course luncheon was served. Those present included Prof and Mrs
Frederick Truediey and a host of locals gather with Rev. and Mrs. Boden, Mrs. Alderman, Miss Morse, the Duffees, the Poelzners, and many others. The notable attendee is L In Parts from Lynchburg, Ohio, state superintendent of Sunday schools for the Christian church.
Athens Chapter No 39 Royal Arch Masons elected and installed officers Friday night led by installing officer W J Bentley. New officers include J A Palmer high priest C M Copeland king D J Evans scribe A A Atkinson captain of hosts W C Hodgett P B J Link Duncan R A C F P McVay treasurer W K Scott secretary W E Peters G M third veil George DeCamp G M second veil James Verco G M first veil W J Hastings guard.
Amesville Ohio, Dec 12. C P Matthews of this place advertised a Shetland pony last week in The Daily Messenger and sold it within forty eight hours based on the ad.
Chauncey residents report visitors and moves including Joe Pritz and Jim Dean stopping by. Miss Morie Lahugh becomes a clerk at C. L. Powell’s store. Rev. Charles Brown moved to Toledo. Rev. Long to lead at the Christian church Sunday.
Mr George A Six a prominent Chauncey man married Miss Laura Leona Foster of Little Hocking Ohio last Tuesday. Rev W H Boden of the Church of Christ Athens performed the ceremony. Many friends and relatives attended and the couple will reside in Chauncey with good wishes for a happy married life.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Six of Chauncey attend their son George Six's wedding at Little Hocking on Tuesday. Mrs Thomas Thomas spent several days last week in Corning.
The Chauncey Dancing Club will host a grand ball at Mockler Hall on Friday evening December 11. Promoters promise cool music and good order for all attendees.
Mrs George visits Maggie as guest relative. plans Charleston W V trip before home. Billy Shields and Billy Thompson operate a shooting gallery in Jacksonville. Mrs Baxter of Athens visits W Young family midweek. Bible class meets at Christian church Saturdays at seven. Subscribe for The Daily Messenger for Chauncey news. Carl Conant visited Hoopers Ridge recently.
Miss Christine Law hosted a surprise party for her brother Cuyles at the family home on Converse and Lexington avenues. A large number attended and enjoyed a good time together.
The ancient Lincoln to Trent canal, first cut by Romans and later deepened in Henry I’s era, decayed until 1840 when the Stevensons of Edinburgh widened and deepened it, restoring navigation on its eleven mile route near Teorksey.
The line contrasts a confident kicker with a man who complains, highlighting the different approaches to a challenge. It implies a comparison between resilience and perpetual grievance.
The 1909 reform ends city and county conventions. Primaries will select municipal, township, and school board candidates on odd years. Voting occurs at same sites as general elections with separate party ballots. Mayors gain expanded power under the municipal code changes to take effect August 1, 1909.
Mrs. A Williams of Bas, Ky says she suffered a graveyard cough and lung trouble for three years until Dr King’s New Discovery restored her health. She gained 58 pounds and praises its cough cold and lung healing record. Sold at McKee’s drug store with guarantee, 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
A French doctor urges daily buttermilk to prevent aging. He argues lactic acid dissolves deposits in blood vessels, keeping veins supple and free flowing. This, he says, prevents chalky joint buildup and muscle waste, addressing vascular stiffening as a cause of old age.
A detailed ledger of county expenses including infirmary orders to F E Goldsberry Athens National Bank and Bank of Athens, care of county horse, various salaries and expenses for treasurer, auditor, sheriff, recorder, and bridge work, plus costs for publishing and tax refunds.
A daughter was born last week to Mr. and Mrs. Dell Jackson. The birth was announced in a local notice.
Tommie Rollin died at the county infirmary Thursday night due to old age. He leaves several sons.
Mr. Henry Staffinger of Chauncey Athens County Ohio sends one dollar to the Santa Claus fund for poor children and asks the Santa Claus Editor to find his sister whom he has not seen since 1865. He prays may God bless the Santa Claus work.
Mr George Southerman of Denver visited Chauncey last Thursday Friend Love has returned from Columbus W Young visited Haydenville Saturday A Christmas tree will be held at the Christian Church Christmas evening A fine program is planned All are invited Charlie Leffler visited Haydenville Saturday Rev Long filled his regular appointment at the Christian Church Sunday Mr Allen of Sparta Ohio is visiting here J 8 Radford of Fisher Station was a Chauncey visitor Friday
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