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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1907

Page

7

Campbell leads new Ohio Democratic state leadership push

A Columbus driven movement seeks to appoint James E. Campbell, former governor, as Democratic state leader. Campbell, after a 1890 1892 governorship and a later return to politics, would anchor power at the state codifying commission while living at the Capitol, supported by Ohio Democrats and editorial groups.

Columbus Tom L. Johnson Moses Ohio Democracy James E. Campbell Campbell New York Congress Haris State Ohio Associated Dailies Ohio Editorial Association Joseph H. Newton Newark, CO Advocate Ohio Democratic Editorial Association Ohio Allan G. Thurman Grover Cleveland Third Dayton Campell State Capitol Commission

Athens Faces Water Shortage If Faucets Remain On

Athens warns of a looming water famine unless residents curb use and allow the reservoir to recover. Superintendent Bell reports pumps moving 700 gallons per minute but stand pipe level falls as inside plumbing is left running to prevent freezing. Fire risk rises as outside hydrants are scarce and waste continues, threatening property.

Athens Bell Water Department

Fire destroys Marshfield family home at ten this morning

The Creighton family of Marshfield were driven from their home by a morning fire around 10 o clock. Most furniture saved, house badly damaged. Ownership by H. M. Cotton. insured. Cause not known.

S. E. Creighton Marshfield H. M. Cotton

Origin of Man and Strength Inspires Debate

In a letter of opinion, the writer contrasts two papers discussing women and proposes the origin of man and the Lordly man. The piece imagines a strong man who could “neither live with nor without a man” and prompts readers, including women, to reflect on gender roles.

Daily Messenger

McKinley Memorial Trustees Plan Canton Dedication Arrangements

Washington notes report progress on the Canton monument to the late President McKinley with plans for September dedication. Justice Day presided as trustees reviewed treasurer Herrick and secretary Hartsell reports and architect Magonigle reported satisfactory progress. A Canton committee outlined crowd facilities for the event to be finalized at the June meeting.

Washington McKinley Memorial McKinley Canton Justice Day Association Myron T. Herrick Ohio Frederick 8. Hartsell H. van Buren Magonigle New York

Robbers Loot Express Car On Big Four Train

In Bellefontaine Ohio on February 7 a through express car was rifled after train No. 15 from Cleveland to Galion and Marion with 500+ packages stolen. Suspects likely entered at one of the intermediate stops before Bellefontaine.

Blanchester Steubenville Buckeye News Bellefontaine Cleveland Galion Marion

Archdiocese Bans Women From Mixed Church Choirs

Archbishop Moeller prepares official decree barring women from Catholic church choirs in Cincinnati archdiocese. Women must leave by the first Sunday in Lent February 17, making February 17 the final Sunday with mixed choirs in the archdiocese.

Cincinnati Moeller

Cincinnati NL players set for spring training trip

Cincinnati reports the National League baseball team will depart for Marlin Springs Texas for spring training in two groups. Captain and First Baseman Ganzell and Business Manager Bancroft sail March 5, with the remainder leaving March 10. President Herrmann will follow later.

Cincinnati Cincinnati National League Baseball Marlin Springs Tex Batteries Ganzell Bancroft South Herrmann

Ohio fish and game head sustains dismissal decision

Columbus Feb 7 Paul North president of the Ohio fish and game commission was sustained by a vote of the commission in his dismissal of two deputy game wardens charged with conspiring against John James a Youngstown museum keeper The wardens Evan Walker of Trumbull and R T Woodworth of Ashtabula county were removed from duty following the case

Columbus John James Youngstown Paul North Ohio Fish and Game Commission North Evan Walker Trumbull R. T. Woodworth Ashtabula County

Merry Makers Are Landed in City Prison

A sleighing party of two men and two women was arrested Wednesday night by Officer Mills for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. The Marquis woman, Wash Guess, and William Kirkendall were jailed. Guess and Kirkendall pleaded guilty and paid fines. The Lynn woman was released after promising to leave the city. the Marquis woman was sent to a state hospital after a violent episode.

Mills City Cora Lynn Nina Marquis West End Wash Guess William Kirkendall Sugar Creek Marquis Court Street Lynn Mils Lowry State Hospital

Remains of Miss Walsh Arrive Tonight

A telegram from Miss Anna Walsh said she travels with the body of her sister Miss Emma Walsh from Ashville North Carolina and sister Rose in critical condition. They are due to reach Athens on the 11 10 o clock B and O train tonight. A physician accompanies to Athens and funeral arrangements are pending after arrival.

Anna Walsh Emma Walsh Ashville N. C Rose Athens Knoxville Tenn

Miss Lara Pixley Entertains Friends at West Union

Miss Lara Pixley entertained a few friends Wednesday evening at Mrs. Robert Creamer’s home on West Union street. The pleasant evening featured games and music with light refreshments. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Creamer, Mr. and Mrs. E. Selby, Mr. and Mrs. H. Burson, Mr. and Mrs. John Crippen, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Mulligan, Miss Maude De Wees, Miss Ira Zimmerman, Miss Dean, Ada Blackwell, Lara Pixley, and several Mesrs. Sherlock, Kaler, McCleary, Mansfield, Boutier, Earnest Cornell.

Lara Pixley Robert Creamer West Union Street E. Selby H. Burson John Crippen Ambrose Mulligan Maude de Wees Ira Zimmerman Miss Dean Ada Blackwell Sherlock Kaler McCleary Mansfield Boutier Earnest Cornell

Rochester appointed district health officer in Manila

Boyd Rochester son of Mr and Mrs Frank C Rochester of Columbus passed a civil service exam in Manila and has been appointed district health officer. His starting salary is 1800 dollars with annual increases.

Boyd Rochester Frank C. Rochester Columbus Manila

Henry Rothenbecker Dies by Suicide in Tippecanoe City

Henry Rothenbecker, a prominent Tippecanoe City manufacturer, shot himself through the heart at Troy Ohio. He had shown unusual behavior in recent times. A widow and several children survive him.

Troy, O Henry Rothenbecker Tippecanoe City Rothenbecker

No Change Necessary in Rexall Remedies

Rexall Remedies offer Macu Tone with Gentian Cubebs Cascara Sagrada Glycerine and Sarsaparilla. Gentian is a tonic with bitters without drawbacks Cu yebs target catarrhal conditions Cascara Sagrada provides a laxative effect This remedy claims to attack catarrh and gradually restore health Bottle priced at 50 cents.

Rexall nerve remedy underscores tonic claim

An old advertisement touts Rexall Americanitis Bie 3 ton le nerve food coma ory free Phosphorus and related phosphates as a nerve tonic. It claims rapid relief, easy assimilation, and strong alkalis from Calisaya Bark, priced at $1.50 a bottle.

Calisaya

Rexall Hair Tonic Formula Promises Germ Prevention

The article discusses Rexall "03" Hair Tonic formed from chief ingredients and Pilocarpin to cleanse the scalp and prevent new germs. It claims Pilocarpin can restore hair color where loss is not due to disease, emphasizing the preparation as a non coloring stimulant not destroying hair nourishment.

Rexall

Personal notices from a small town social column

The Athenian club plans a Friday evening dance. Conrad Justin is very ill at home on East State street with the grip. Miss Marie Walsh visits Miss Molly Walsh of Glouster. Mr and Mrs Frank Roach host Miss Phoebe Brown of Marietta. Mrs J C Jones travels to Sabina for a death in the family. The Donaldson child is ill with scarlet fever. Lillie Faris goes to Piqua to address teachers. Mary Myers returns to Columbus. Dr E B McKinley and wife welcome a son, born January 31. Ben Fauser visits from Lancaster. Mrs Will Halliday of Columbus and Mrs Anna Weidman of Washington DC leave after visiting Rufus Secoy. Fred Johnston visits from Columbus to see his wife and two children.

Conrad Justin East State Street Ele Donaldson Fred Johnston Columbus William Hoover

Box Supper At Hope Home Near Athens

A box supper will be held at the home of J. T. Hope one mile west of Athens on Wednesday evening February 13. Proceeds go to the Factory M. E. church. Everyone is invited to attend.

J. T. Hope Athens M. E. Church

Charged With Heinous Crime in Newark Case

James Clemmes was arrested at his Dry Creek home and brought to Newark to await a charged assault case in county jail. He faces a serious violent crime allegation as authorities secure him for processing.

Newark James Clemmes Dry Creek

Athens County Fair Benefit Play At Hospital

The Athens County Fair presented at the Athens State hospital Wednesday evening for patient benefit. A play was shown in the amusement hall followed by a dance.

Athens County Opera House Athens State Hospital

Directors Pull Back Amid Risky Payouts at PSE

A terse note shows $557,022 payout tied to 17 directors under review. Details remain scarce as the organization weighs governance and risk concerns.

Miner John Shannon Killed in Floodwood Mine Accident

Miner John Shannon aged 50 died after a fall of draw slate at the Price and Patton No 203 mine in Floodwood on Wednesday afternoon about three o clock. He was married and leaves a family. The History club plans a Saturday meeting with Miss Lucy Ballard on East Union Street.

John Shannon Price and Patton Floodwood Shannon History Club Lucy Ballard East Union Street

Revival Meetings Draw Large Crowds at Methodist Church

Attendance rose at the Methodist Episcopal revival with Rev. Dr. Glascock delivering forceful sermons. Services will be held daily at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. except Saturday, drawing steady weeknight attendance.

Methodist Episcopal Church Glascock

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Want Campbell Ership Man Blanchester Bank EB. D. Smith Novelty Company Thomas Kelsam Company Redeo Miss Walsh United States Wilson H. McKee Marie Walsh Molly Walsh Glouster Frank Roach Phoebe 8. Brown Marietta J. C. Jones Sabina Lillie Faris The Normal College Piqua Mary Myers Val Davis Fred James F. L. Preston Byron Wolfe Farnda N. Y E. B. McKinley Alamogordo New Mexico University Ben Fauser Lancaster Will Haliday Anna Weidman Washington, D. C Rufus Secoy First National Bank U. S U. S. Depestia Ociesia Ss—S—S Wes Gencke Immesso Osiccis United Statee Saver Henry O’bleness Henry O'Bleness James P. Wood, Jr H. H. Wickham, C. L. Poston, D. H. Moore
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