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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
5
Mrs. Mary Johnson Patton, widow of Civil War veteran Francis B. Patton, died suddenly of heart failure at her Rome township home after months of poor health. She was about 66, daughter of the late Wyatt Johnson, esteemed community figure. Funeral time not announced.
Ohio Sunday School Association calls for a 50 percent efficiency gain by May 1. Schools must reach six targets including 10 percent membership rise, cradle roll, home department, adult class, teacher training, and special offering. Winners get a Golden Jubilee Certificate of Merit and Honor List placement.
The Christian church choir presented The Holy City directed by John T. McVey. Soloists Miss Forest F. Wolfe Miss Helen Roush Frank R. Speck and W B Alderman received applause. Miss Yelle Alderman accompanied on the organ.
W Hoadlet a former Sunday Creek employee and Athens grocery man has joined the National Circulation company of Columbus. The firm runs voting contests for newspapers and he has gone to Marietta where a voting contest will begin immediately.
Notice to teachers announces monthly prominations on the first Saturday unless a holiday. Borwell Praminations occur on the third Saturday to April and on the second Saturday to May. Jackson, Clerk.
This pattern draws a dainty model for soft fabrics with a blue cashmere top and cream peau de soie waist. Five sizes 6 8 10 12 14 years with yardage details and an offer to mail the pattern for 10 cents. Also includes Ladies' Thirteen-Gored Skirt in sizes 22 to 32 inches waist and 12 26 inch fit notes.
L W Pord will present the fifth and likely best lecture in the series at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening February 24. Cartoonist Mrs W B Golden of Athens is in town with cousin Mrs Fannie Wells amid her affliction. The town reports a Saturday night clash at Harbert's store leaving some with black eyes and scratched faces, later settled with the marshal. Funeral services for W C Wells are planned for Wednesday afternoon, with interment in Amesville cemetery conducted by Rev Cellars.
Nearly 20 000 women work as brickmakers in Proseia under an eight hour day rule. The report highlights widespread female labor in the construction materials sector and notes standard working hours.
President Roosevelt extends invitation for February 18th White House talks with Canada and Mexico on continental natural resources. Laurier and Diaz accept. focus on welfare over political boundaries with limited attendance and prep materials from Canada.
Bremen company did not declare its usual 60 percent monthly dividend though treasury has funds. February dividend may follow if new wells show big production. Newton No 4 and 5 wells are advancing. others like McCandlish No 2 and Bryson well show progress. New companies form near Junction City and Sugar Grove with extensive leases in Fairfield Perry areas.
A fragment notes the potato in America before European contact, its Chilean emergence, introduction to Europe in 1580 by Spaniards and nearly simultaneously by the English, with origins traced to earlier appearance.
Local Athens merchants report Valentine preparations under way as book stores and stations stock sweet and sour missives. Dealers note early sales. comic valentine demand will surge closer to February 14 and buyers seek tokens of remembrance.
Mr. Alex Gruey is convalescing after sickness. William Weaver, an aged veteran, suffers rheumatism. Frank Ladd visited relatives at Shoals Indiana last week. Marcellus Jewell aged 1 year died February 7 at home. Interment at Haga cemetery Tuesday with Rev Muté officiating. Thomas Russell left for Minnesota seeking employment.
A Detroit woman Mrs. M. EK. Fisher faced severe rectal trouble and was told an operation was her only hope. She credits Dr. King’s New Life Pills with a full cure after frightening pain, claiming relief from constipation headaches and appendicitis prevention following use at McKee’s Drugstore.
A roundup of visits and guests includes JT Howard of Albany Bank in Gallipolis, Mrs FE Holmes and two children from Columbus staying with Mr and Mrs K Carpenter, Fay Cline home from Ohio University with mumps, Della Graft visiting Columbus and Newark friends, Lena Bowers at Ohio University spending weekend at home, Fay Baker visiting Athens parents, and Mr and Mrs Jesse Fink hosting from Newark. Also noted are a staged play The Daughter of the Desert to be shown in Marshfield and Albany, and a Wood Hall Farmers Institute held midweek with strong turnout.
The Sage of Athens Charles Grosvenor of Ohio will be allowed to address the Ways and Means Committee after illness delays. Representative Ralph D. Cole promotes graduated wool duties with demonstrations in his room, explaining processing from fleece to yarn and showing topsoil and shoddy concepts to Longworth.
An advertisement claims Miona tablets cure indigestion and stomach trouble permanently by energizing stomach walls. It asserts relief from symptoms like belching heartburn and dizziness, with a 50 cent box price at Henderson-Crider Drug Co and a money back guarantee if uncured.
The advertisement claims Hyome pronounces Hugh-O-Me cures cataract asthma bronchitis croup coughs with money back guarantee sold by Henderson-Caider Drug Co Athens Ohio. A local infant died of pneumonia February 4 and another child is very ill. McClelan Welch and son Emlin visit relatives. Mrs. Wallace Merrill of Minnesota stays with the Welch family. Fred Merrill pursues a business course at Athens.
In Hockingport on Saturday Frank Christman looked in Coolville. Mrs. John Barrows and Miss Bertha Dunfee were guests of Mrs. Otho Nilcott and Bertha Moore on Wednesday. Miss Mabel Curtis returns home to Belpre from her aunt’s. Bertha Moore visits near Jacine after time with Aunt Mrs Otho Rheott. Rev J Childs, from Jasper Hill meetings, visited Miss Maggie Griffin. Lily Dunfee visits her creator Mrs David Haya at Athena. Mrs. Ida Cook hosts dinner with Rev Parking and families including James Stewart and daughter Ethel, John Dickerson, and Mrs Archibald Billett. Mrs. Kennedy of Pittsburg visits Mrs H C Adams. Miss Makagic Griffin celebrates with 33 postal cards on her birthday. Mrs William Beabent dies Friday with funeral Sunday at Dog Ridge conducted by Rev White. She leaves a husband and five children. Mrs. Margaret Hilone and Mrs. Sten Tompkins are on the sick bed.
An old advertisement touts Dr Thomas Bleetrie Of as a quick remedy for sore throats. The claim suggests relief within a few hours for throat discomfort and general pain.
Reports from men in the Maine woods this month indicate one of the most a necess ful hunting seasons for a long time is at hand.
The probate judge offices announce accounts filed for estates including guardianship of William A Johnson and administrators James W Wilson J L C Kelley J St Andrews SN Poston and Mary A Shannon with filings and final accounts and public view until February 1 1909 at 10 oclock am final actions and suspensions noted for legal publication.
An American naturalist suggests earthworms and squirrels aid foresters. Dry maple seeds enter worm burrows where they sprout, and some are believed to survive moist seasons.
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