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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
2
Washington reports new pensions for Civil War survivors aged 62 plus with 90 days service increasing to at least 12 dollars monthly and higher for older recipients. The piece also notes strong internal commerce gains and a push to fund railroad expansions to handle growing traffic.
The president signed a new pension act for Civil War and Mexican War veterans. Civil War vets with 90 days service receive $12, $15, or $20 monthly at ages 62, 70, and 75, respectively, with no disability proof required. Widows and orphans are unaffected. The law raises payments for those already receiving aid and adds to existing age based pensions.
Prosecuting Attorney I. M. Foster urges merit selection and a rigid exam system for state workers to curb abuses at Athens State Hospital. He cites the W. J. Barnes case and notes D. Elmer Jones was paroled after serving only one year of manslaughter sentence, despite calls for harsher punishment.
Herbert Brooks and Carl Hibbard return from Columbus with fixtures and tables for a new billiard and pool room to open in the Phoenix block on March 1. They also purchase the tables and fixtures of Charles Auer.
Marriages granted to Clarence Pidcock and Nellie Graham of Glen Ebon and Marshfield, both 25 and 18. Elmer Bingman and Alle Shaffer of Latrobe and Beaumont, ages 28 and 18. Andrew Riley and Ethel Burwell of Glouster, ages 23 and 20. Robert Riley and Emma Payton of Edward Jonas and Murray City, ages 40 and 26. barber Jonas 27 and Bridget Donahue 23.
Complications loom after Leslie White, 26, of Broadwell Ohio, is killed on the New Lexington station platform. An A. and O. C. engine shifted cars and a B and O express truck was crushed against the depot. The T. and O. C. started the incident. three railroads serve the area and responsibility questions follow.
Mrs. Sarah J. Windrom of Chicago, kin to Zachary Taylor and Alexander Hamilton, extols Vinol cod liver preparation. She claims it strengthens her blood, boosts appetite, and improves sleep at age 76, contrasting it with old greasy cod liver oil. Vinol removes oil and adds iron.
Notice to teachers states examinations will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless it is a holiday. The Boxwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and the second Saturday in May. Aaron Grady, Clerk.
Fastidious women consider Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic essential for hygiene and feminine care. It boasts cleansing germicidal deodorizing and healing qualities. For sale at Druggists with free samples. Address The R Paxton Co Boston Mass. Also includes verses promoting Rocky Mountain Tea from Cline's Pharmacy.
Mrs Levisa Cooley aged 97 died at the state hospital Friday from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at Newsom's undertaking parlors at 10 this morning, with interment in the new cemetery in the Cooley lot beside her son Dr Cooley a former Athens dentist who died years ago. Relatives in Athens and nearby are noted.
Charles H. Brown representing Nixon and Zimmerman syndicate seeks Athens capital for a new theatre as part of a nationwide circuit. He alleges mayoral mishandling of bids delayed their $1000 yearly lease offer, while Slaughter and Finsterwald retain the present two year lease at $700. Legal steps and injunctions are planned to challenge the lease.
Miss Allie Shaffer a Beaumont social favorite married Elmer Bingman Chauncey car shops worker in a Wednesday evening ceremony conducted by Rev. Cook of the Christian church in Nelsonville.
The passage advises asking a physician the medical name for a chest cold and whether it is serious. It notes the response may be bronchitis and questions whether Ayer's Cherry Pectoral should be prescribed. Emphasizes staying in close touch with the family doctor.
The Supreme Court sustains the Circuit Court ruling in Paramathia Lodge F. and A. M. versus Anna E. Dana, forcing the lodge to pay about 7500 dollars to obtain a clear title to the ground of the Masonic temple on South Court street Athens. The lodge earlier paid 2500 dollars for a deed and has sought to quiet title after discovering deed language was misworded. The lodge plans to borrow funds and take title soon.
P. W. Elliott of Athens Ohio offers cockerels pairs and trios in breeds including Rocks Buff White Wyandottes and Langshans. Pekin ducks drakes 10 to 12 pounds hens 9 to 10 pounds eggs and settings offered with 1/4 deposit and quantities priced per dozen or more.്വാസ
Active members of Pi Beta Phi were entertained with a Kimona party Saturday evening by Miss Mary Simon and Miss Mary Belear at Miss Belear's home. Dainty refreshments were served and miniature Japanese lanterns were given as souvenirs.
Frank L. Cox, 23, clerk of Congo, with Miss Caroline Zimmer, 17, of Derthick. Joseph Green, 21, miner of Bickner Indiana, with Miss Mary Ellen Donoghue, 19, of Murray. Edmund W. Shrader, 30, railroader, with Miss Elizabeth Kelley, 34, of Nelsonville. Henry Trout, 19, farmer, with Miss Eva Withers, 18, of Marshfield.
An anecdote from John W. Foster recalls James Russell Lowell as U S minister in Madrid. At a royal reception a halberdier struck the steps as Lowell, unrecognized, challenged him in Spanish and warned of consequences. In Nuevo Ladero Mexican Central machinists and Queretaro cotton mill workers have settled strikes, with concessions granted in one and unconditional surrender in the other.
Pursuant to court order in Athens County Ohio a public auction will be held March 16 1907 at 1 PM at the courthouse front door to sell described real estate in Fraction 30 town 11 range 16. The parcel contains about 114 acres with railway right of way excepted and is appraised at 1596 dollars. Terms: at least one third cash on day of sale with balance in two installments by mortgage. Hadley H Wickham agent.
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