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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1909

Page

3

Sentenced Love for bootlegging by Mayor Hedges

Albert Love, found guilty of bootlegging, was fined 109 dollars and costs by Mayor Hedges after missing both the Wednesday trial and Thursday sentencing. The judge noted non hardened status and ordered execution of the fine upon return, with bond details to be decided later. The sentence used existing property owner as possible collateral.

Albert Love Hedges Love Price Marshal Finsterwald Athens Sledges Columbus Charles Warren

Fragmented Text Prompt Summary

The readable portion appears nonsensical with mixed fragments and names. No coherent event, person, or place can be identified for a factual summary or headline.

Collegians Fall to Shawnee in Close 23–19 Clash

The collegians lost to Shawnee 23 to 19 after Shawnee capitalized on fouls. Gibson drilled a midcourt field goal, while Allen led Shawnee with nine made fouls. Tewksbury and McCorkle were delayed at Athens for the varsity game, and Bean received praise for officiating.

Collegians Shawnee Tewksbury McCorkle Athens Gibson Bean New Lexington Bobby Burns Jones Macfregor Roger Sibley Adams Sherman MacGfregor Mason Hailey Allen Williams Welch MacGregor Adama

Revolts at Cold Steel and a Cure Claim

Detroit woman Mrs M BK Pisher suffered severe rectal trouble. Doctors advised an operation but she followed a doctor’s tip to take Dr King’s New Life Pills at McKee’s drugstore. She claims the remedy cured her, preventing appendicitis and curing constipation and headache.

M. BK. Pisher Detroit Mich

Nelsonville Revival Ends With 142 Accessions

Rev. W. H. Boden, pastor of the Church of Christ, closed three weeks of revival services at the Christian church in Nelsonville. The meetings drew 142 accessions to the church, and he will resume preaching to his own congregation.

W. H. Boden Church of Christ Nelsonville The Christian Church

Russian Railroad Growth in 1907 Adds 1167 Miles

In 1907 the Russian railroad network expanded by 1167 miles, a 3 percent rise, lifting the total to 338 miles.

Athens Brick Plant braces shale miners with short restart

The Athens brick plant, idle due to a broken engine for the dry kiln fans, filled the clay bins during a spell of good weather at the start of the week. Management plans a steam engine to replace the gas engine, with start up expected in about three weeks.

Athens

County Law and Order League Organized at Athens

The County Law and Order League held a Saturday meeting in the Commercial Club rooms. Officers were elected: President Rev I M Swineheart Athens Vice President A G Mechem Nelsonville Secretary D J King Chauncey Treasurer J E K Mason Gloucester. Mayor J A White spoke, stormy weather limited attendance. A committee was appointed to draft model constitutions for municipal and township leagues.

County Law and Order League Commercial Club Kf. D. Sayre C. M. Copeland Athens League County League I. M. Swineheart Athens A. G. Mechem Nelsonville D. J. King Chauncey J. EK. Mason Glouster J. A. White Barnesville T. A. Copeland KB. D. Sayre W H. Boden

Innovation Started Today on M C and railroad branch

Amesville O Feb 1 an innovation in railroading will be introduced on the M C and railroad branch between Curtis Janet ion and Sharpsburg A ten passenger motor car with motorman will operate four trips daily between those points It is locally built and heated by exhaust when weather is cold the new car will meet all trains at Paris outward and return increasing service from one daily train to four with passengers protected by curtains and a glass front

Amesville M. C Curtis Janetion Sharpsburg Paris

Corant Marone Entertainment Delights City Church

In Newtown and Chauncey the Corant Marone entertainment at the Christian church drew strong praise. Marone, a skilled harp soloist, impressed audiences and Mr Grant’s impersonations won sincere applause from all attendees.

Marone Halian Grant

Local Note Roundup of Visits and Civic Notices

Mrs J A Dean visited relatives in Trimble. Mrs Carl Poon of The Plains visits her parents. J R Fuller and wife of Nyetown Carl Poon of The Plains visiting relatives in Vinton county. Mrs Hallam returned from visits to Pomeroy and Syracuse. Christian church meeting Saturday at 7. Walter McDonald of Kenard.com travels to visit Chauncey and Gleuster Kindred. Mumps prevalent. P R Keasey went to Bremen on business. G W Groves of New York is here on business.

Carl Poon the Plains J. R. Fuller Nyetown Vinton County Hallam Pomeroy Syracuse Hibie Christian Church Walter McDonald Kenard. Com Chauncey Gleuster P. R. Keasey Bremen G. W. Groves New York

Athens County Agricultural Society Holds Annual Meeting

The Athens County Agricultural Society convened its board and stockholders on Saturday in the courthouse. President H D Henry chaired as reports from Secretary Haning and the auditing committee were approved amid weather-related low attendance.

Athens County Agricultural Society Tlaning H. D. Henry Athens Haning Hanning

Veta Theta Pi Team Heads to Shawnee For Night Game

The Veta Theta Pi basketball five left this morning for Shawnee to play tonight. The squad includes Ellis Sibley Clyde Gibson Joseph MacGregor Roger Jones and Karl Adams with Leo Bean as manager. Referee Jones and Sibley were part of the Sherman team that recently faced Shawnee.

Veta Theta Pi Shawnee Ellis Sibley Clyde Gibson Joseph MacGregor Roger Jones Karl Adams Leo Bean Jones Sibley Sherman

Indictments In Parkersburg Case Involving Wines Couple

W Wines and Rosa Wines were indicted by a Parkersburg grand jury after links traced to the city. Frank Wines of Beaumont reported the search for his wife, revealing a troubling, recurring family dispute already aired in previous notices.

W. Wines Parkersburg Rosa Wines Frank Wines Beaumont

State Aid Road Review by Deputy Commissioner Wonder

Deputy Highway Commissioner Jas C Wonder inspected the state aid road beyond the asylum in Athens on Thursday. He was accompanied by several county officials and expressed satisfaction with the ongoing work.

Jas. C. Wonder Athens Thuredey Mr. Wonders

Poker Hand Mystery Ends in Court Riddle

A drunken poker tale unfolds a deadlock over who won a 10 dollar hand and how two players Ry lance and Nichols died amid a locked room dispute. A judge orders faithful card evidence and the seals broken to settle the estate due to the missing winner.

Cnn Whuulog Evans’ Hose Evans

Actor Saves Fare by Trick at Rural Station

A well known actor leaving a Minette area town bound for Chicago to attend rehearsals asked a stranger to help him save on baggage. He claimed a trunk cost excess but revealed the stranger was the conductor. The actor paid the excess, proving the ploy successful.

Minette Chicago

An Awful Liar from Scottish Reminiscences

A friend relays a farmer’s odd tale of a mysterious man, described as chiseling rocks with a hammer and composing in a book while contending with thorny misfortunes. The farmer claims the stranger spoke of stapes and a belief Scotland once resembled Greenland, in a curious anecdote recounted by Sir Archibald Gethie.

Sir Archibald Gethie Sir Archibald Caitheart Scotland Greenland Lee London

Woman’s emotional power makes her unfit for statesmen

A historical reflection argues that women are by nature ruled by emotion which, when heightened, becomes passion and tyranny. It claims women with strong will become even more domineering, rendering them incapable of roles like statesmanship or judging despite any talents. The piece cites Blackie.

John Stuart Blackie

The State and the Individual Verse on Self-Reliance

The passage argues that government can ease acquisition of small holdings and aid during hard times, but cannot bestow energy, industry, or moral character. True lasting blessing comes from personal effort and determination rather than state intervention.

Londoun Strand

Fragmented confession echoes in a tense exchange

A tense dialogue reveals a claim over possessions and identity. One speaker tries to force confession while the other admits partial ownership of a hair and dental items, highlighting stakes of trust and deception. The exchange ends with a strained admission of borrowed items and altered appearance.

The Feminine Paradox Reflected in Portraits of Wusan

A brief London Black and White observation notes that the reeducated wusan displays rapid perception, subtle tact, and keen sensibility. It emphasizes she feels without speech and reads innermost thoughts without being told.

Wusan London

Secret ballots and after-vote boasts in court

A judge quips about Pa praising the secret ballot for letting him claim he voted for all winners after the election. The remark highlights the social dynamic around private voting and post ballots.

One Pound of Learning Proverb Echoes in Wisdom

A Persian proverb asserts that one pound of learning demands ten pounds of common sense to apply. It emphasizes practical use over mere accumulation of knowledge.

Local notes and incidents from Coolville area

Community news from Coolville recounts a residence meeting at Mrs. Pox, a store sale by J J Lorentz to R J Dorr, and Mrs. Anna White hosting a Sunday school. Reports cover a runaway team near the Planing Mill injuring a wagon, visits by Miss Flessie Fox and Miss Johnson, a horse purchase by N B Buck and Son, and local residents Chandler and Mr George Jack’s misfortune and dairy shipments to Pennsylvania.

Taylor Anna White Dues Miss Johnson Blanchester Nellie White Buck and Son Clayton Barrows Chandler West Chester War l George Jack Jack Cottage Hotel Athens Washington Meigs Pennsylvania Gertrude Roberta Parkersburg Chloe Cowen P. O. Smith Ray Reeder Home Telephone Company Caroline Parrish

Local Social News Gathers Travel and Visits

Mrs. Colcraft and son Tom mie return home to California City. Miss Pearl Martin comes home from Wellston after a month with her sister Hdna. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Mitchell and daughter Hadith visit Marshfield area. Mrs. Milton returns to Columbus after a city visit. Sherman Self visits Athens. Will Shields and Joe Prita arrive from Hollister for the weekend. Mr. Townsend of Fern Pa and nephew Mr. Hartley of Murrayville W Va visit Hartleys. Riley Tedrick abandons Norrisburg trip. Mr. Boges moves to Sugar Creek. Mrs. Mitchell visits relatives in Norwood and Covington. Miss Kate and Miss Minnie Rease return to Glor Ebon after visiting Jesse Henry and family.

Mr. Townsend Fern Mr. Hartley Murrayville W. Va Riley Tedrick Norrisburg Boges Sugar Creek Mrs. Mitchell Norwood Covington Kate Minnie Rease Glor Ebon Jesse Henry

Nuby Acquitted in Mayor's Court

In a Mayor's Court bootlegging case, Moses Nuby was acquitted after cross examination. Silas Walker corroborated Nuby's alibi while Orville Hewitt testified for the prosecution. The judge noted the case was peculiar and discharged Nuby as four others in the series were convicted or acquitted in related hearings.

Orville Hewitt Nuby Moses Nuby Price Davidson Hall Ayers Love Rollins

Permits to Wed Involving Two Minors Reported

Local notice lists William Lightfritz aged 20 a miner and Chloe Sickles aged 17 both of Fapanae Campenni seeking marriage permits. Neither the source provides further biographical detail beyond ages and location.

Wiliam Lightfritz Miner Chioe Sickles Fapanae Campenni

Abandoned Dayton Crew Hinted in Peoples Mystery

The Dayton depot night crew says the man taken from the train does not match David W. Peoples of Athena. Friends fear foul play and possible murder with his body disposed of in a Virginia town or river. Detectives say all signs point to foul play as searches continue and a reward is considered.

Dayton D. W. Peoples Fronecutor Foster Peoples South Washington David W. Peoples Athena Virginia Maryland Central Office Cox Roardman

Names of Jurors Drawn for February Term Session

The February term jurors have been drawn by the clerk and will convene on Monday January 15. Grand jurors listed include D R Griffith Trimble J B Carthege W M Irwin Isaiah Baker Lawrence B Parker Athens E C Logan John Bee Sr Trimble John Lee W B Cromen Alexander Shank Troy J Wickham James Smith Lodi B H Brooks Alexander Jobin Fleming Ames Mary Wakefield Trimble Petit jurors include E R Lash Jr Athens Frank Kempton Trimble John Trimble Wilford Heary Dover Lem Eddy York John F Beckler York Merritt Hays Trey James Mr Bidcock Yor Andrew Tewesbury Athens John Wapere Trimble Abraham Difford HH L Calvert Carthage A P Reeder Athens J Gamton Coe Dever Charles Brandenbury Troy G A terk Bern E B Young Waterloo J W Potts Ames Lewis Hull Canaan Joseph Hawk Lodi

8Hater Wilson Watve D. RK. Grifith Trimble J. B Carthege W. M. Irwin Siah Baker Athens Lawrence B. Paker E. ¢. Logan John Bee John Lee W. B. Cromen Alexander Shank Wilford Heary Dover Lem Eddy York John F. Beckler Merritt Hays Trey James Mr. Bidcock Andrew Tewesbury John Wapere Abraham Difford

One of the Ole Boys and the Athens Character

The piece recalls a daily figure in Athens nicknamed Jake. He claims to have served his country and bears a heavy burden from a cannon wound in his back. Once an active fox hunter, he is described as industrious and studious, with a noted sharp wit and a colorful past.

Jacob Jake Athens

Bailey fined for hunting without permission on Carthage lands

Aaron Bailey of Carthage town was fined 16 dollars and costs by Jim Iose this morning for hunting on lands without permission. The defendant paid the amount.

Aaron Bailey Carthage Townah Jim Iose

Incense Sticks Listed With Varying Prices in Tibet

A short notice notes incense sticks priced from one dollar to the destination in Tibet. The fragment mentions assortment and cost range without additional details.

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Athens Brick Plant County Law and Order League Met Nyetown and Grant Marone J. A. Dean National Trotting Association Eazy Treasury Law Peiionr Fooe Ons Cs Kvicue Herrold Land College Cseveess Maport Fwarcs Nue Cccreees John V. Wood First National Bank Treasury George de Camp Harry G. Stalder J.T. Herrold Fairgrounds Fair Association John Hison Ames Township W. Bk. Jeffers Lodi Township Madhlon Hays Rome John McLaughlin Troy Fair Grounds Form Press John Rylance Peter Nichols Nichols Rylance Band Lance Tylance Mater Ryinnee Rylanee Mra Nichols Nis Obcar Cox Theckeray’s Jeames Mr. R. F Post Thackeray Prince Abbert Isle of Wight Osborne Royal Yacht Cowes Solent Portsmouth Coolville Hewitts Silas Parker Potomac Grand Jury Petit Jury
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