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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
4
The Athens debate over local option and prohibition divides the community. The Daily Messenger will not take sides, offering space for both viewpoints at a reduced rate to present a civil discussion. It also condemns sensationalism and supports fair treatment of all parties involved.
The Athens County Board of Commissioners moved to repair and strengthen the southern bridge over the Hocking River instead of building a new structure. They plan to use hog chains under the open span to ensure safety for years, despite potential interference with B and O S W railroad traffic, leaving railroad concerns to be addressed later.
The Governor of New York stands as proof that the people want clean, fearless leaders in office. His sweeping victory over hidden financial corruption lends extraordinary weight to his warning to the bar, a plea for reform and accountability that could renew public trust.
Mrs. Ralph B. Wilson aged 29 died at her father Isaac Newton’s home on East Mulberry street near midnight Sunday. She leaves a husband a newborn daughter and an eight year old daughter. The family moved from Athens to Columbus about 18 months ago where Mr Wilson studied at the university before becoming a train dispatcher with the Hocking Valley railroad. Mrs. Wilson had been living at her father’s home for some time.
Ath ens union notes a misstatement in the Monday issue claiming the W C T U east faction seeks petitioning Congress to restore the army canteen. The letter clarifies that the effort is by army women, not W C T U members, and that the national organization remains anti canteen.
At the W. C. T. U. gathering on South Congress street Tuesday afternoon Mrs. E. C. Logan presented an instructive paper on Physical Education followed by a general discussion among members led by Oscar Christman.
The rural comedy The County Fair by local talent is performed again at the State hospital for inmates. The show starts at seven with a banquet and dance to follow for the players.
The Ohio Gamma Phi Delta Theta dance in Athenian hall on Friday drew about thirty five couples with several out of town guests. Attendees enjoyed decorated rooms, ices and late refreshments as music filled the evening. Guests included Mrs. Wade Hampton Ellis and Miss Florence Fluhart among others.
O P Draper, mine inspector formerly of Glouster, died in a gas explosion at O Gara mine No 1 near Harrisburg. Adopted son of Mrs Mary Powell, Draper was well known and popular here. Mrs Powell and her children left for Harrisburg for the funeral.
The marriage is set for six o'clock Monday evening in Dayton at 361 West First Street the home of Judge Robert D. Marshall. Only relatives and a few close friends will attend due to sickness among near relatives. Formal invitations will not be issued and the original church wedding plan was abandoned for the same reason.
Mrs John Biddle and her daughter Miss Nan Biddle were recent guests among Amestown friends and have returned home. Mr and Mrs Murry Dalton were also visitors.
Ohio lawmakers witness a thaw as General Charles H Grosvenor and Representative-elect Albert Douglas greet warmly amid river and harbor debates. The pair plan post office endorsements, dinners, and a Buckeye faction gathering ahead of the Eleventh district transition.
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