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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
4
The piece notes Fredd W Bush urging Athens to back a traction proposition seen as right and commendable. It reminds readers that voting last November did not elect a president and explains the electoral college and Congress declaration finally completed the process with Taft named president-elect.
A note urges strict enforcement of Athens anti spitting rules long on the books with no arrests. The writer argues sanitation demands action against daily violators who foul sidewalks with germ laden tobacco spittle and praises someone who will stand against offenders.
The President blocks a spoils system bill while census appointments spark party maneuvering. Wright notes civil service could save money, citing 389 unnecessary hires since 1893. Minnesota voters reject a county option on liquor sales as Tennessee passes statewide prohibition.
The piece laments the decline of country literary clubs and debating societies once common in district schools. It questions whether modern teachers focus too much on organization and curriculum at the expense of fostering public speaking and oratory skills among pupils. It asks readers to report if any sub-district schools still maintain such societies.
Outside New York speculative activity has less impact. January bank clearings in 80 plus cities set a new high, up from 1907 and 1906 figures. Excluding Chicago Boston Philadelphia Pittsburg and San Francisco, total national trade appears larger than ever for winter midseason, with a bright spring outlook.
A vintage advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a women’s remedy. It claims the product purifies the blood clears the skin and restores rosy health and vigor.
The state will fund a new state aid road to connect Sugar Creek and the Infirmary through Athens and Dover townships this spring and summer. County Surveyor HW Hibbard has begun survey work and plans for a road at least two miles long, to be paved with unknown width. The route runs from Sugar Creek mouth to the Infirmary near Chauncey, linking to the Sugar Creek state aid road and the Athens pike via North Lancaster street. State pays half, county a quarter, and township and adjoining landowners a quarter.
The notice urges quieting night coughs in children and reducing irritation and inflammation. It recommends Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a treatment and advises consulting a physician for personalized guidance, stressing to follow the doctor's instructions.
A doctor’s stern advice urges immediate correction of constipation and recommends Ayer's Pills. The advertisement promotes J. C. Ayer Co. of Lowell Massachusetts as the maker of a mild vegetable liver pill.
Athens visitors Dr J N Brown and Miss Esther Carpenter called on locals. Frank Wood and Mrs Seph Lindley hosted relatives in Albany and Rutland. Carpenter residents Frank Radcliff Clarence Caster and Mort McKnight attended a dance and funeral. Pearl Vorhes of Columbus and Lena Bowers joined guests from Athens and Columbus. The Albany spelling contest drew poor turnout due to bad weather. S D Webb won. Will Higley returned from Oklahoma. Miss Carpenter was in Athens.
Cincinnati event will confer the rare honor of making President elect Taft a Mason at sight. The Most Worshipful Grand Master Hoskinson and Grand Lodge officers invite all Ohio Blue Lodges to attend the February 18 1909 ceremony in Cincinnati with Taft as the recipient.
Electrolicra of French renaissance design will illuminate Seattle. Hundreds of the beautiful standards will be built with a large sphere of light atop each, housing 60 30 candlepower globes.
Brief maxims on etiquette note that replies should arrive by next mail for business letters while love notes are discouraged. The fragment mentions a farmer traveling with lighter baggage in a town town context.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist Church sponsors the first in a series of university recitals by Miss Theobald and Miss Spencer on Thursday evening February 11 at the church starting at o clock. The program features French English composers in Part I and Italian German American works in Part II with duets by the two sopranos and selections from Handel Delibes Saint-Saens Meyerbeer Elgar Chaminade Thomas Sullivan Saint-Saens Bizet and other composers. The event aims for wide attendance and showcases vocal art from the university performers.
The column lists graduates and their positions: George H. Lapp, class of 1902, supervises schools in Homer, Licking County, Ohio. Minnie Orma Road, class of 1896, teaches in New York City. George A. L. Kindt, 1896, died in Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania. Oliver Perry Shiras, 1855, retired federal judge living in Dubuque, Iowa, wintering in California. E. G. Gibson, 1964, teaches at Mineral. George P. Ginn, 1892, works with the U S postal service in Ashland, Kentucky. Timothy 8 Hogan, 1885, Democratic attorney general candidate, invited to deliver the alumni address at commencement.
State Veterinarian Dr. Paul Fischer reports serum trials that prevent hog cholera and cure early infections. Investigations by the state livestock board show hog cholera equals swine plague, with 700 pigs already treated. Trials on Fischer’s Reynoldsburg farm in cooperation with the U S Department of Agriculture use hyperimmunization to produce anti-toxins.
The column lists visits and gatherings in Coolville Ridge with names such as Elbert Sams from London, Calvin Frost family hosts, Jessie Watkins from Athens, Elizabeth Posten, Lettie Riley, Alma Anthony, Homer Howell of Luhrig, Gertrude Holland, Queen Fulton, Emory Swartz from Columbus, Joseph Hawk, Rev J M Bobbett of Stewart, Charles Weatherby, and Charles Douglas. It notes sermons at Graham Chapel, Mrs Robert McLain recovering, the school under Miss Estella Bobo, and Joseph Kelley improving under Dr Bird.
A French scientist claims a blood based secret of longevity. The piece touts Electric Bitters as life prolonging and blood purifying, citing W M Sherman of Cushing Maine who says it cured kidney trouble. Available for 50 cents at McKee's Drugstore.
The club women of Massachusetts oppose efforts to lower the state milk standard. They advocate maintaining strict quality rules and support dairy farmers seeking fair pricing and safe products. The organized effort signals local activism amid ongoing dairy policy debates.
Birth announced for a fine son to Mr and Mrs Charles Wright on February 6. Stanton James of Athens visited Leonard McDonald over Sunday. Ronald Smith shows some improvement from rheumatism. Frank Coleman, previously in critical condition, remains unchanged. George Hilh staying with relatives on Sand Rock. Harvey Mansfield and wife from Canaanville visited Mrs R V Myers. A recent wedding tied Mr Harry West and Miss Alice Winner, both aged 5, at Parkersburg.
Solomon Townsend made a business trip to Dyesville last Friday. Mrs. Emma Cottrill of near Dyesville visited O. W. Caster and family. George Ellis and Blanche Houston of Vinton county visited the Ellis parents on Sunday. Harmony Grange officers were installed with W. H. Townsend conducting and W. A. Liegd and S. D. Webb giving talks. A March 1874 note mentioned the grange’s organization and a dinner followed by a literary program.
A German welding method for high speed pipe joints has been adopted by the Japanese navy for mast construction and an English company won rights to use the process in Britain.
No 8281 presents a corset cover in bust sizes 22 to 42 inches, noting size 36 requires 1% yards of 36 inch fabric and features lace beadwork, peplum shaping, and various fabrics. No 8288 offers a five gore short petticoat for 22 to 32 inch waists, usable with or without yoke and flounces, with pattern options.
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