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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1909

Page

5

Hewitt Held in Marietta Jail for Bootlegging

Orvel Hewitt, arrested by Deputy U S Marshal McCallister, arrived in Marietta and was arraigned with a plea of not guilty. Bond set at 500, preliminary hearing scheduled for February 10, represented by A E B Price, charged with retail liquor selling during 1907 1908 in Athens county before dry law. Hewitt, a known dry campaign participant and witness in bootlegging prosecutions, faced charges in the revenue office.

Marietta Washingtons County A. EB. Price Athens County Hewitt Rose Athens Hedges

Spring Fashions in New York Signal Fresh Silhouette Trends

New York designers showcase hipless coats with satin trims and satin faced dress materials. Satin bands and cloth buttons appear on coats while ready to wear lingerie emphasizes fit and shape. Large hats with white chip base and floral accents dominate, roses leading the floral trend.

Charlies Paris

Spring tailoring hints from a fashion era catalog

The article outlines fabric and hat trends with prunella Henriettas, silk-warp cashmere, mohair, and broadcloth. checks in morning wear. chally fabrics revived for soft, clingy garments in varied borders and patterns. a broad color palette including blue, heliotrope, greens, pinks, champagne, and taupe. Millinery favors foliage and jet, turbans, toques, ostrich feathers, and ready to wear hats with broad brims, tall crowns, ribbons, and quills.

London

Serious Illness Strikes Messenger W. W. Ward in Reno

W. W. Ward, Messenger's first linotype operator, lies in critical condition in Reno Nevada with tubercular trouble in the right lung. He is staying with his brother in a tent on the city outskirts while Mrs. Ward and the three children remain in Montreal. Ward, a Lancaster native and son of oilman Charles Ward, traveled west last fall and soon developed heart complications.

W. W. Ward Reno Nev Mr. Ward Lancaster Charles Ward

Volunteer movement address by Miss Flora L Robinson at YWCA

Miss Flora L Robinson of New York City traveling secretary for the Students' Volunteer Movement of North America will speak at 6 30 tonight in the YWCA hall West Wing. She has toured Western colleges and recently visited Ohio State Denison Otterbein and other Ohio schools.

Flora L. Robinson New York City Students’ Volunteer Movement of North America Weat Robinson Ohio State Denison Otterbein Ohio Christian Workers

You Have Always

A fragmented reading notes a line or sentiment about constancy and memory. The text suggests a personal reflection on enduring feelings and loyalties without providing a clear event or context.

Glouster Lodge Trustees Sue For Promissory Note

Fred Brown and others as trustees of Chickamauga Tribe No. 44 Improv ed Order of Red Men Glouster sue F M Weller and Rebecca Weller in common pleas court for 350 dollars promissory note made over a year ago with no credits. They mortgage property the same day to secure the debt and seek foreclosure and sale of premises to apply proceeds to the debt.

Fred Brown Glouster Brough F. M. Weller Rebecca Weller G. W. Rose Common Pleas Court Weller

Will Ayres To Serve Fine In Columbus Workhouse

William Ayres, recently convicted of bootlegging, was taken to the Columbus workhouse at noon by Marshal Finsterwald. He has been jailed since Mayor Hedges overruled his motion for a new trial. His fine, over 100 dollars plus costs, guarantees a long stay as payment did not materialize.

Will Ayres William Ayres Columbus Marshal Finsterwald Ayres Hedges A. J. Davidson Columbus Works Ayres

Fruit Trees Nursery in Beverly Ohio Ad

Beverly Ohio nursery advertises a full line of fruit and ornamental trees shrubs vines roses and berries. Personal inspection invited. Trees propagated on whole roots. Special attention to mail orders. Four decades of experience in growing trees for homes and orchards.

Beverly Ohio

Peach Trees For Sale From W T Mitchell Son Nursery

Large stack of healthy well rooted peach trees including leading commercial kinds. We offer Ohio’s best rooted peach trees. Salesmen wanted no experience required outfit free commission paid weekly guaranteed satisfaction Beverly Ohio.

Ohio W. T. Mitchell SON Nursery Men Beverly

Adopted Baby Disrupts Quiet Western Home

In Bliss county the childless Deacon Tanner and his wife adopt a baby after a barn tragedy leaves a widow and spouse dead. The couple quarrel over caring for the infant causing sleepless nights, insults, and near separation until the minister intervenes and Providence guides the troubled family.

Double Cornerib Barn Plan With Loft And Driveway

A detailed description of a 24 by 56 building featuring a fifty foot double cornerib with eight foot wings and a central driveway. The space over the driveway serves as a granary accessed by large end windows. Includes hip roof with cupolas, portable chute, dog house extension for light and air, and concrete foundation with specified sill and wall dimensions.

Eastern apple growers urged to improve quality and packing

An editorial argues eastern apple growers facing western competition must raise fruit quality improve box packing and adopt cooperative shipping and selling strategies. It notes New York and New England apples lag behind in finish while Oregon boxes show strong prices, urging better handling and branding to win markets.

Oregon New York New England Pacific Coast

Edith McCullough Visits Athens Friends

Miss Edith McCulloug visits Athens with friends as Mr and Mrs 8 N Poston entertain guests Mr and Mrs M B Poston of Columbus as their guests.

8. N. Poston Mrs M. B. Poston Columbus

Travelers' Club Convened at Mrs Post Home

The Travelers' club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. 8. N. Post. Members present included Mrs. Charles Tedrow Lee McDowell Miss Lena Blake Miss Lulu Lane and Mrs. R. C. Graham.

Travelers’ Club 8. N. Post Charles Tedrow Lee McDowell Lena Blake Lulu Lane R. C. Graham

Webster Poston Visits Cincinnati with His Son

Mr. Webster Poston is visiting Cincinnati with his son, sharing time together in the city and enjoying sights and conversations. They plan to return home after the visit.

Mr. Webster Poston Cincinnati

Elizabeth Bean Called Home After Mother's Death

Mrs Elizabeth Bean was summoned to Vesper Alabama at the start of the week by the death of her mother.

Elizabeth Bean Ala

Athens social: Knox Preston and Poston attend Preston reception

Mrs. Frank Knox, Sam Preston and Webster Poston attended a reception and card party hosted by Mrs. Fred Preston in Athens the last week.

Frank Knox Sam Preston Webster Poston Fred Preston Athens

Circleville Man Visited by Mrs Elia Six and Relatives

Mr. David Six of Circleville was the recent guest of Mrs. Elia Six and other relatives, according to a short society note noting family gathering.

David Six Circleville Elia Six

Mrs Lash Miller And Mrs William White Visit Logan Hosts

Mrs Lash Miller and Mrs William White of Logan were the recent guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gano, sharing a cordial social visit in their Logan home.

Lash Miller William White Logan Lawrence Gano

Athens man visits friends during week start

Mr. Fouteh of Athens was calling on friends here the first of the week.

Mr. Fouteh Athens

Miss Mabel Chidister Returns From Athena Visit

Miss Mabel Chidister came back home the first of the week after an extended visit with friends in Athena.

Mabel Chidister Athena

Miss Edith Lynn Hosts Miss Keeley of Logan

Miss Edith Lynn welcomes her guest Miss Keeley from Logan. The social visit appears informal with focus on companionship and local community ties.

Edith Lynn Miss Keeley of Logan

Morris Family Return From Columbia Visit

Mr and Mrs Page Morris returned Tuesday from a pleasant visit with relatives in Columbia. Mr Summers of Dayton was a business visitor here Tuesday.

Mre. Page Morris Columbia Mr. Summers of Dayton

Cleveland businessman visits local host Tuesday

Mr. D. P. McCarty of the BE. W. Fisher company of Cleveland was the guest of Mr. James Sharp Tuesday. Miss Myrtle Laughlin left the first of the week for an extended visit with her sister in Cheyenne Wyoming.

D. P. McCarty BE. W. Fisher Company of Cleveland James Sharp Myrtle Laughlin Cheyenne Wyoming

Beatrice Shaffer Visits Columbus Family Gatherings

Beatrice Shaffer of Columbus is the guest of her father Harve Shaffer and other relatives for a family visit.

Beatrice Shaffer Columbus Mr. Harve Shaffer

Corning social guest hosted by Mrs Isaac Contes

Mrs James Alton of Corning visits Mrs Isaac Contes as guest in a social gathering.

James Alton Corning Isaac Contes

Reception at YMCA for boys and mothers

A reception was held at the Y M C A on Tuesday afternoon for the boys and mothers. Rev Burns of Bremen is visiting the city, and Misses Margaret and Flo Lax were guests of Miss Alice Mulligan in Columbus.

Rev. Burns Bremen Margaret Flo Lax Alice Mulligan Columbus

Mrs Kessinger of Pairmont Visits Relatives Here

Mrs. Br J Kessinger of Pairmont West Virginia is visiting with relatives in this city traer.

Br. J. Kessinger Pairmont W. Va

Cosmopolitan Club Evening Program at Miss Hutchens Home

Miss Flo Hutchens hosted the Cosmopolitan club on Jackson Street Saturday. The program included Roll Call, a paper titled The First Political Organization by Mrs Caldwell, A True Ohio Indian Story by Mrs Finley, Elizabeth Zane by Miss Dora Patton, and Ohio History by Mrs Graham.

Cosmopolitan Club Flo Hutchens Jackson Street Roll Call Caldwell Finley

Attractive Plaid Taffeta Ladies Shirtwaist No 8308

Ladies shirtwaist in plaid taffeta with deep front and back tucks. Square-neck over dotted net chemisette. Sizes 32 to 42 inches. Linen pongee or mohair fabrics offered. Pattern illustration available by mail for 10 cents or stamps.

Family Cat Transmits Diphtheria to Four Children

Four children of Edward Counterman in Ashtabula Ohio contracted diphtheria after contact with a cat that suffered throat trouble. A health officer confirmed the cat carried genuine diphtheria and ordered its destruction. The cat was killed today by order of authorities.

Ashtabula Edward Counterman

Freight Handling On The Philips Ship

Freight is carried using a bamboo pole and rope by a precarious crew, risking drops and bursts. Proper stock levels and reinforced casings with iron strapbands are advised to prevent losses.

Philips Cooties

Immigrant labor concentration in New York clothing industry

The record notes that the largest number of aliens employed in New York City work in the clothing industry. It argues segregation arises because most manufacturing is conducted in those facilities, shaping immigrant settlement patterns.

New York City

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