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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
4
The Agricultural Department reports 19,992,000 horses in the prior year and 20,640,000 this year with values increasing from 1,876,530,000 to 1,974,052,000. The note counters the belief that automobiles would replace horses, noting continued growth in horse numbers and worth.
The article praises the wireless operator for his role in saving lives aboard the Republic. It notes public acclaim and medals as he helped signal ships, highlighting his sacrifice. A literary reference to The Tempest underscores self preservation and duty at sea.
Ohio lawmakers resisted the 12 cent per mile graft, facing sharp press criticism. Representative Freiner’s bill to reduce the rate to 2 cents failed to pass the House under suspension of the rules.
Mansfield News notes the Tren mary election law lacks provisions for special elections and independent candidates, risking inadequate reform. It warns amendments are needed to prevent vacuancy problems and to avoid harming the intended elimination of the boss system.
The piece warns merchants against fear and inaction, urging aggressive advertising to build a store’s success. It argues that relying on location and uncertain patrons reader by reading ads leads to stagnation, while confident advertising creates enterprise and growth.
A historical column traces the Justin Morgan sire and the Morgan horse line. It notes early esteem for Morgan offspring, then the rise of speed breeding, changing conformation, and the loss of individual style through extensive crosses.
George M Rommel of the Bureau of Animal Industry notes many register ed Morgans are only in name. At the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis the real Morgan was visible but obscured by standardbred type horses. Government funds support a Vermont experimental breeding ranch to preserve the true Justin Morgan lineage aided by James Pattell who donated a four hundred acre farm.
Washington reports that anti immigration agitation on the Pacific coast is fueled by corporate interests fearing loss of cheap labor. The administration says labor leaders are not driving it, while some California voices and Nevada proposals threaten Japan-US negotiations. President seeks to block state laws discriminating against Japanese entrants to preserve treaty obligations.
A reflective exhortation urges a son to honor his mother with loving terms, not the harsh label old woman. It describes a mother’s lifelong care, illness, and quiet strength, ending with a plea to call her mother and show affection before she passes from life. Ironton Register.
The State Journal endorses Senator Tuttle's measure authorizing boards of education to introduce domestic science, manual training, and agriculture plus industrial and vocational schools. It argues such methods unite learning with life, build character, and inspire action, urging passage and adoption by school authorities.
A local hardware retailer promotes savings on a range of tools and supplies. The notice urges customers to visit the Carpenter Hardware Company to capitalize on discounted prices and quick service.
In a Diet address Konmura outlines Japan’s policy of friendly relations with all powers and expresses optimism about future ties with the United States.
The anti Japanese resolution introduced by Speaker Giffen was revised to remove its stinger. The Governor and leaders from both parties held a conference and agreed to delete the portions censuring President Roosevelt.
Sacramento February 5 The assembly faces a special order to consider Grove L Johnsons judiciary committee measure that would specify Japanese in the law excluding Mongolians and Indians from public schools The move echoes Roosevelt and the push to curb Japanese legislation two weeks earlier in the senate
Health officer J M Wigine submits the Athens village annual health report for year ended December 31. The village records 39 total deaths with Typhoid Fever four cases and four typhoid deaths. population 6609 yielding a low death rate of 4 per 1009. The report cites clean water, strict sanitary enforcement, abated nuisances, and planned Drainage improvements as factors in public health success.
Parkersburg Sentinel reports a woman from Athens was picked up in a maudlin drunk state by officers on the street. She arrived with companions earlier, remained behind when the others left on No 55, and was searched at police headquarters finding two half pint liquor bottles, cigarette paper, two dollars, and other items. She was locked up for the night.
Supervisor Cay Atkinson of the State hospital went to New Lexington to fetch runaway patient Lewis Noon who escaped Thursday evening en route from the ward to the amusement ball. Noon was captured yesterday in New Lexington and placed in jail.
Mrs. E Vanatta of New Grant hospital died Thursday evening after a decade of illness. Funeral plans not fully set awaiting arrival of relatives. burial to follow in Perry county.
The Mount Pleasant quarterly meeting is set for February 6-7 with Rev. Gamble as pastor. A quiet marriage occurred last Sunday at the bride’s home between Mr. Hence Rogers and Miss Clara Mohler. Social visits, quilting, and community events fill the week as neighbors share news and well wishes.
Rev. A. W. Buckland officiated the funeral service and burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Mr. George A. Stout and Miss Sadie Pickett married at the bride’s parents home on Myers street Wednesday evening. Rev. Charles Laughlin of the M. B. church officiated.
The M E church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching by the pastor at 10 30 a m. The male quartet from Hocking Valley railroad shops Columbus is expected to sing. Close meeting at 2 30 p m Epworth League at 6 p m and evangelistic service at 7 p m led by the pastor.
Mrs Nancy Hanson of Hamburg New York states that applying Dr Thomas Electric Oil stopped her child’s pain after facial neck and chest burns and the child fell into a restful sleep.
The board of education met Monday night in Dr. McDougall's office and hired new teachers for public schools. Supt. Skinner will attend a National Educational Association meeting in Chicago on February 23 95. Miss Townsend's illness extends her salary one month, and Mary Simon's salary increases to 35 per month for the school term. Eva D. Martin from Chicago was hired for grades at 47 per month, and Nettle Rupert was hired for the high school at 35 per month. Dr. McDougall to finalize arrangements with Cleveland heating-plant contractors.
A Civil War veteran J A Stone of Kemp Texas recounts a death threatening illness described as a struggle between trouble and the grave. He writes a stubborn cold led to a years long cough and weight loss to 190 pounds until using Dr King’s New Discovery restored health to 175 pounds. Trial bottle free, $1.00 elsewhere, guaranteed by McKee’s Drugstore.
Billie Wright from Columbus was a business visitor here earlier this week. Miss Kima Hell from Athens is staying with Dr. and Mrs. Roe Bell this city. Miss Grace McDeonald hosts the first afternoon guest the ek Mics Stakley of Roseville.
E W Long and Forrest J Hatfield of McArthur were recent guests of Mr Dan Barron. Miss Hattie Rushben of Logan was the guest of Mr and Mrs 9 M Lama the first of the week.
Mr. Fred Ambrose of Logan was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Mena han at the start of the week.
William Hall died at his home on High Street on Thursday. Funeral services were held at the residence of James McKee on Poplar Street under the auspices of the Sons of St. George and K of P Lodges.
RPANY formed to test islands in this territory plans three wells on a lease southwest of Athens. Stock in the company is being readily taken up.
A rhymed reminiscence recounts a Two Eleven mine accident where an aging elevator engine failed. Engineer Dutch Nestor tried speed, the brake wheel fractured, no one was hurt, then a later failure led to Charley Elder discovering a stuck exhaust valve. Peggy the poet signs off.
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