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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
7
The bells rang last night as Washington County joined fifty other dry counties by a 1,402 vote margin out of 11,000 total. Marietta gave the wets a 311 majority. Most districts favored dry, affecting 37 saloons one brewery one distillery and two beer agencies.
In Columbus Ohio December 18 saloons in Hancock county must close when the local option law's deadline arrives pending a Supreme Court decision on its constitutionality. The higher court denied the injunction requested by Findlay liquor dealer Jacob Gassman, while lower courts had upheld the statute. The case moves forward for a ruling on the law's validity.
In Manchester Ohio on December 18 police confront a riverfront liquor trade. Gasoline boats operate openly selling liquor under government licenses following the Rose law banishment of saloons. Authorities struggle to halt the traffic amid licensed operators on the water.
The first arrest under the Rose local option law’s search and seizure clause since the county voted dry was made in Wellston Ohio. Michael Corkery’s grocery was raided and two barrels and two jugs of wet goods were confiscated. He pled not guilty and the trial was set for December 29.
In Zanesville Ohio on December 18 Loren Cameron a local butcher died after closure of saloons. An arrest followed within 36 hours for violating the Rose law charging Cameron with giving liquor to Roscoe Morrison. He will be arraigned tomorrow with a minimum fine of 50 dollars.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo N Y says he cured a severe cold sore with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve applying once daily for two days. The salve is advertised as a healer for all sores and is sold at McKee’s drug store for a small price.
Woman Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills after relief from back pain and kidney torment. Testimony from Mrs. D C Landis of Stimpson Ave Athens Ohio details improved health after three boxes and praises the product. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Also notes Kiamil Pasha a Jewish-born Young Turk who became a Mohammedan and held high offices.
Jasper N. Carsey, longtime Athens resident and Civil War veteran, died at his West Union Street home Friday at 3 30 PM after several weeks of illness. Born in 1835 in Lodi township, he hauled freight with oxen, drove in Athens before and after the war, and served in Company DP 174th Ohio Volunteer Lane. Survived by daughters Ella and Bertha, he was active in the Methodist church and a staunch Democrat. Funeral Monday at 2 PM at his home, conducted by Rev. F M Swinehart.
J A Walker of Sunbury Ohio reports years of dyspepsia and poor appetite. He credits Pardock Blood Bitters with curing him after trying various remedies.
Holmes County swings dry by about 995 majority with Millersburg and four other towns going dry. Of twenty precincts reporting only two remained wet. four saloons and two distilleries closed. Final totals confirm a 995 margin for the drys.
A Christmas entertainment is planned for Christmas evening at the Mechanicsburg M P Church. The program offers a holiday event for local residents with seasonal songs and activities.
After four tries the Episcopal diocese of Washington elected the Rev. Dr. Alfred Harding as bishop designate. He has been rector of St. Paul's, Washington, and appears to satisfy the diverse diocese's requirements and expectations.
A concise opinion noting that a bald head presents a more polished look than a head with abundant hair, suggesting appearance advantages in some social contexts.
Dr. W. H. Evans from the Office of Experiment Stations has visited Guam and chosen a site at Agana for a new experimental EPA station to study and promote local resources.
Everett White of Little Hocking was arrested on a capital charge but released after bail was set at 750 dollars. Judge Showalter approved bail with John Mitchell as surety. White and friends deny the charges, claiming others started the trouble. he had been seen in Parkersburg and played baseball under the name Reed Brown.
Capt Allen kept a prize turkey two months for a Christmas dinner. He bought the bird for 1.50 and fed it 2 dollars worth of corn. On Monday he found the turkey dead, leaving the captain in distress and composing obituary style lines about his loss.
Funeral services for Michael Tedrick, a well known horse trainer who died in Lancaster last Friday of paralysis, were held Sunday at the Ponts church in Chauncey. Interment followed at Nye cemetery. he was 54 years old.
The large Northfield institutions for missionary and preaching training were financed with profits from the sale of Moody and Sankey Sacred Songs and Solos.
Richard Daniels aged about 70 died at his Green's Run home near Jacksonville Ohio from complications of old age. A prominent farmer his wife preceded him in death and he is survived by son W R Daniels and daughter Mrs Berry Mayffard. Funeral details were not yet arranged.
A grandfather warns his daughter about suffrage tactics using a dramatic 1918 London episode. He recounts a women's movement in Hyde Park, a House of Commons protest, then a scheme by male opponents to split the organization with bogus sales and rigged elections.
An open letter from Carpenter to Hon Andrew L. Harris of Columbus questions his qualifications for the U S Senate. The letter mocks his gubernatorial race and legal moves, hints at investigations, and urges prompt, press-friendly disclosures.
Special report highlights Jacksonville Ohio as a thriving mining town with Modoc coal field access, a popular hotel run by A. A. Campbell, and a bustling business community. It notes J C Dean, D J McKinley, W A Shaws oil ties, M L Coover, Otto Gramlich at The Toggery, and mayor George W. Carter plus local doctors, storemen, and miners shaping a growing civic center amid planned new school facilities and active politics.
A fragmented ad promotes a Christmas candy sale offering candies at 60 cents per pound. It urges every household member to buy and mentions Henderson-Crider Drug Co. in the ad.
Mr and Mrs J W Knox of Mill Street are the proud parents of a son born Sunday December 20.
Mr. Carl Nye of Chauncey returns from Kirksville Missouri where he studied at the American School of Osteopathy. He reports about sixty Ohio residents enrolled at the university with Chillicothe well represented. Among Athens County natives pursuing osteopathy are BE Bean and Dr. Sckler and wife. Nye stayed Saturday night with his brother Robert before continuing home Sunday.
The Lottriage eve invites all. Mr and Mrs Pletcher Haning of Athens visited friends here the first of last week. Young people took a jolly day ride to Coolville. Annie Rmpion hosted guests Mr and Mrs Lewis Person of Alfred Sunday. Malcolm of Athens spent the prior Sunday with Alex Caldwell. J J Kyle moved his family to Hear Stewart. M M Ruanson of Gallipolis spent Sunday and Monday at home. Hattie and Emma Ackley of Ath ens are home for vacation. George Swartz moved his family to Pennsylvania to rent a farm. A Christmas tree is planned.
A village social column lists visitors and residents in Marshfield and nearby towns. Lewellyn and Bhanpon visited Athens on business, Mrs. Duffee and Miss Doolittle stayed with locals, and Carmichael, Todd, and Baker families are mentioned with guests and illnesses. Multiple calls and callers from Carbondale Murray City New Plymouth Oak Hill and Union are noted.
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