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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1907

Page

11

Gould Orders Backed Up in Parole Case at Governor Office

An Ohio conference in Governor Harris's private office debated the parole of D Elmer Jones from the penitentiary after a murder at Athens hospital. Warden O B Gould faced Prosecutor I M Foster as Foster accused political influence and backed Jones's parole, while Gould denied involvement and cited board action. The meeting also covered the Barnes killing case and prosecutors plan to aid in the Athens prosecutions.

Harris Columbus Ohio Sun Kineas State Hospital O. B. Gould Penitentiary I. M. Foster Athens County Gould Foster Athens Prosecutor Foster D. Elmer Jones Jones Athens Hospital Sherman Eagle Gallia County Tenth Hollis Johnson Johnson Board For Paroles George B. Cox Cincinnati Roscoe J. Mauck Attorney General's Eagle Neil House Haris Mauck H. H. Shirer Board of State Charities W. J. Barnes William H. Miller

Social gathering at Angel avenue party

Mrs. Vandyke hosted a Saturday evening event on Angel avenue with Stella Florence Vandyke Alta French Addie Tippie Silvia Burchfield Bonnie Conner Mabel Vandyke Charley Carmon Andrew Burton Harley Burton Joe Green. Guests enjoyed light popcorn and taffy as the evening concluded pleasantly.

Memphis Officer’s Wife Fatally Attacked in Robbery

Mrs Mercedes Donovan wife of Eugene V Donovan a Memphis fire department officer was struck by an unknown assailant breaking her neck as she returned from shopping with her three year old daughter and other children Robbery appears to be the motive The attack happened near her home in a crowded area and she died shortly after.

Memphis Tenn Mercedes Donovan Eugene V. Donovan

Tidal wave hits Marina Di Catanzaro housing blows apart

Italian government dispatches troops and aid to Marina Di Catanzaro on the Calabrian coast after a tidal wave destroys 122 houses leaving residents homeless and destitute amid incessant rains. The storm also damages many villages in Cosenza province.

Naples Marina di Catanzaro Cosenza

Switchmen Walk Out in New Orleans

Local Louisville and Nashville railroad switchmen strike for 3 dollars per day and ten hour days. Though only 24 men join, Mardi Gras traffic adds pressure to the disrupted service.

New Orleans Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Farm Sale Near Albany Brings McGonigle Home

McKinstry and Parker report the sale of Mrs Mary Cline s 160 acre farm near Albany in Lee township to ex county treasurer R B McGonigle of Vinton county. The property is described as one of the best improved farms in the township and McGonigle plans to reside there.

McKinstry & Parker Mary Cline Albany R. B. McGonigle Vinton County Lee Township

Miners urged to use pure oil in lamps to curb accidents

The state mine inspector warns miners against mixing lamps oil with light mineral oils claiming it invites explosions and fires. He instructs inspectors to report violations with equal justice, noting eastern Ohio delays in required air breaks and warning of health harms from poor air and smoke in mines.

Department Ohio Harrison

Pitiful plea to husband in Columbus Dispatch letter

Mrs Lew E Ward of Gloucester appeals to her missing husband through the Columbus Dispatch. She says their four year old child is dangerously ill and she pleads for his return, expressing they “got along so well and loved each other.” She fears something has happened to him and begs him to come back.

Lydia E. Pinkham James Chester W. 35Th St New York Pinkham Columbus Dispatch Lew E. Ward Glouster

Desolate King's Island In Bering Sea Islet

A barren rock midway between Alaska and Siberia, King’s Island sits fifty miles from land with no beach landing. Walrus hunters lodge in skin dwellings perched above surf, cut off by fog and fierce gales. Natives, allied to Alaska Eskimos, depend on seals and whales, with whaler visits brief in summer.

Bering Sea Alaska Siberia King’s Island Bering Strait

Strange Fuels and Ghastly Mummies in Global Cooking Tales

A sailor narrates bizarre fuel practices from around the world. He recalls eating mutton cooked over fire fueled by broken mummy pieces from Egypt, noting natives steal mummies to sell to tourists and inedible remnants are used as fuel. He compares mummy fuel to shoe lasts in Lynn and fish-oil fuels in British Columbia, commenting on smell and clinkers.

Egypt Lynn British Columbia

County Expenditures List Warrants and Disbursements

County Auditor reports warrants paid by the board of commissioners including Aaron Grady elimination expense 37 dollars Home Telephone Co rent and toll 14 dollars John Kale snow removal 50 cents C O Moore home order 4379 65.87 dollars Bank of Athens home orders 57.36 First National Bank 90.96 Athens National Bank 48.44 Pasteur treatment Emma Kepler 154.25 Shirley Norris wagon repairs 1.50 A E Watkins Chauncey election 20.60 Joseph Wolf salary February 75.75 F C Stedman Co supplies 10.25 Hattie Stiles Sharp salary 22.50 Bank of Athens home orders 24.15 Central Union Telephone Co home orders 5.30 Bank of Athens home orders 15.35 Gazette Printing Co printing for Board of Examiners 6. Isaac Warner constable fees 37.69 James Sharp mayor fees 8.50 Stone purchased by Commissioners 28 dollars T B Skinner refunded Trimble township 214.83 C W Hopkins Co home order 4357 17.25 Downey Angell sewer pipe 9.60 John Bartoe Pasteur treatment Hester Bartoe 152.15 12.50 Central Union Telephone Co telephone service 6.30 G W Hill hanging paper Sheriff's residence 8.35 Smith Premier Typewriter Co typewriter and desk 147.50

Central Union Telephone Co Bank of Athens Gazette Printing Co Board of Examiners Isaac Warner James Sharp Stone T. B. Skinner Trimble Township C. W. Hopkins & Co

Miss Julia Sheldon Hosts Chafing Dish Party

Miss Julia Sheldon entertained friends at a Franklin Avenue home on Saturday evening. Attendees included Miss Harriet Putnam Miss Louise Dana Miss Helen Crippen Miss Sheldon and Messrs Patterson Gross Pratt Wadley.

Julia Sheldon Franklin Avenue Harriet Putnam Louise Dana Helen Crippen Miss Sheldon Messrs. Patterson Gross Pratt Wadley

Roosevelt Considers Barring From Mails Disgusting Thaw Trial Papers

President Roosevelt consults the Postmaster General on barring from the mails newspapers that carry disgusting details of the Thaw trial. The move comes amid public controversy over sensational coverage and the limits of press freedom.

President Roosevelt seeks mail ban on Thaw case details

Washington February 11 reports President Roosevelt asked the Postmaster General whether it is feasible to bar from the mails all papers that publish full disgusting details of the Thaw case. He stated the desire to have this action taken.

Washington, D. C Daily Messenger Roosevelt Postmaster General

KODOL Advertised for Digestive Relief at Cline's Pharmacy

A local ad promotes KODOL as a quick and efficient relief for digestion. The product is claimed to closely approximate the digestive juices it digests and is sold here under a guaranteed relief plan by Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline

Delightful Dance by Athenian Club Lights Up Winter Evening

Athenian Club hosted a winter dance with Selby's full orchestra providing music for over twenty couples in the club rooms. Out-of-town guests included Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Roe of Mansfield Miss Bess Flesher and Miss Katherine Flesher of Middleport Mrs. Clara Graham Stewart of Columbus and Miss Elise Roe of Mansfield.

Selby L. W. Roe Mansfield Bess Katherine Flesher Middleport Clara Graham Stewart Columbus Elise Roe

Eloquent Silence Quote by Marion Crawford

A quotation discusses how silences vary from jarring to gentle and eloquent, with some moments more precious than speech. The passage notes the relief of breaking harsh silences and the wrench of interrupting kinder, sweeter quiet.

Marion Crawford

Not to Be Fooled in Champagne Dispute

Indignant Mr. Nuritch recalls being asked to order champagne while noting champagne is sold in bottles. Washington Herald quotes the exchange and frames the quarrel as a sharp, humorous moment.

Mr. Nuritch Washington Herald

The Bride's Way Kitchen Woes

A humorous note from the Detroit Free Press questions if the bride-to-be will be a good housekeeper. It jokes that she has not yet learned to stay out of the kitchen.

Detroit Free Press

Birth of a Daughter for Mr and Mrs Neff

Mr and Mrs W G Neff of 376 West Seventh Avenue announce the birth of a daughter. Mrs Neff was Miss Bertha Richardson, daughter of Mrs A B Richardson, formerly of Athens, now in Columbus.

Florida Times-Union W. G. Neff West Seventh Avenue Ohio Sun Bertha Richardson A. B. Richardson Athens Columbus

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement note

One hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo drugs vouch for Cheney's honor and solvency. Cure is internal and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

F. J. Cheny & CO Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Hall

Theta reception at new U. C. T. hall Friday night

Well known here the Kappa Alpha Theta invite, a reception and dancing party to be held Friday at the new U. C. T. hall. In the receiving line will be Mrs. Walter Jeffrey Miss Florence Durstine Miss Edith Richardson and Miss Alice Thacker. Edith Richardson is noted in Athens as daughter of Mrs. A. B. Richardson of Columbus.

Kappa Alpha Theta U. C. T. Hall Walter Jeffrey Florence Durstine Edith Richardson Alice Thacker Ohio Sun Athens A. B. Richardson Columbus

John Woodruff Property Sold on Maple Street

A. C. Roach reports the Maple Street property of John Woodruff was sold to McKinstry and Parker.

A. C. Roach John Woodruff Maple Street McKinstry & Parker

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Warden Gould Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Colum Walker County Commis Sioners Aaron Grady Elmination Home Telephone Co John Kale C. O. Moore First National Bank Athens National Bank Pasteur Emma Kepler Shirley & Norris A. E. Watkins Joseph Wolf F. C. Stedman Co Hattie Stiles Sharp Wilson H. McKee The U. S Seksi Ck Dai Aces U. 8 Eaee Eunikhwes Dietianivk Sdaaks Ssccee Seddese Danske Neveauek United States Eeeees Oa Schend Vebensesetnet Ees Odana Kage TORR Gee
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