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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1909

Page

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Senator Gillette Warned of Bomb Threat From Bremen Constituent

Bremen man John Komiska warned Senator Gillette that the senate chamber would be blown up with nitroglycerin next Tuesday. Gillette reported the letter to Lieutenant Governor Treadway and postal authorities were alerted. Komiska also criticized the senate for killing the Dean bill tied to Rose County local option law.

Gillette Treadway Tuesaday Komiska Senate Dean Rose County

Rathburn Loses Bid to Reconsider Tax Reform Vote

Senator Rathburn of Meigs county failed to secure a reconsideration of the Clevenger resolution. The Senate reaffirmed its opposition to taking up tax reform questions this session. The measure would appoint a commission to study the issue and report next session. Democrats and two Republicans supported reconsideration while Republicans voted against.

Columbus Rathburn Meigs County Clevenger Senate Tuttle Franklin County

Oil Notes Of Local Nature Continues Details

At the Flagdale Oil & Gas monthly meeting F R bross was reelected president and officers. Flagdale No 2 well began flowing after a delay awaiting cleanup. Standard Old struck a 22 barrel per day well near Hamley Run leases in York township Athens county. Peerless Oil & Gas organized with 1000 acres at Chesire Gallia. drill set to start soon. Stroud Run Oil & Gas stock selling quickly as locals hold officers. Logan Gas drilled a six million well in Gibisonville field. abundance of oil and gas expected in the area.

Standard Old Company Hamley Run Company York Township Athens County Peerless Company Chesire Gallia County Stroud Run Oi & Gas Company Iun Logan Gas Company Gibisonville

Former Queen Liliuokalani Sued Over Medical Bill

Washington reports former Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii also known as Mrs Lydia Dominis was sued in district supreme court by Dr Charles H English for 11600 alleging breach of contract on medical services. The doctor claims he accompanied the ex queen to the Hawaiian Islands as private physician under a contract to receive £500 a month plus expenses and a bonus and asserts the contract was broken.

Washington Liliuokalani Hawaii Lydia Dominis District Supreme Court Charles H. English Hawaiian Islands

Widow returns relief as she gains government pension

Tiffin Ohio February 23 Soldiers Relief Commission records show Mrs Mary Hummer widow of a Civil War veteran declined further aid after receiving a widow's government pension She had been a regular beneficiary and returned her $6 allowance noting others may need the board's funds more now that she is self supporting

Mary Hummer

Ballots Now In Hands Of Miners For Sub-District Election

Ballots were sent to local union secretaries for a March 2 election to elect sub-district mine workers officials for one year. Candidates include president vice president secretary treasurer and auditors with many contenders and re election bids. Official vote count will occur at the annual convention starting March 16 in the city.

Indict Laring Again in Ohio Trust Case

Norwalk Ohio February 25 grand jury indicts Huron County Ohio Trust Company officials James G Gibbs president and ex Congresssman Laring former vice president on embezzlement charges Indictments announced as part of ongoing case details remain unclear Also Colonel Bonner named to command civic parade brigade in Washington for Taft inauguration event February 25 Toledo Ohio February 25 official notice announces Col J C Bonner customs collector appointed to lead the First brigade of the First division in the inauguration parade

Laring Norwalk Huron County Grand Jury Ohio Trust Company James G. Gibbs Bonner Toledo J. C. Bonner Washington William H. Taft

Arrests Start in Old Marietta Bootlegging Case

In Marietta Ohio on February 24 warrants were sworn for four suspects cited for bootlegging. Dr L A Warren faces charges of selling in dry territory on February 22 and bad faith prescriptions. Sykes Hilderbrand and Hattle Martin charged with straight bootlegging based on evidence collected by Detective Frank Sheldon. Rumors say Civic League HQ holds a large liquor stock and more arrests are expected in days.

Marietta, O Marietta McKinney L. A. Warren Sykes Hilderbrand Hattle Martin Frank Sheldon Civic League

College Men Attend Dayton YMCA Convention Delegation

Ohio University delegates H. L. Ridenour and H. E. Cherrington left for Dayton to represent the university at the state YMCA gathering. They were joined by P. B. Cramer and A. B. C. Jacobs who will also attend the convention.

Dayton Messrs H. L. Ridenour H. E. Cherrington Ohio University Ohio State Y. M. C. A P. BE. Cramer A. B. C. Jacobs

State Continues Grill of Cooper in Tennessee Murder Trial

In Nashville on Wednesday February 5 a tense cross examination of Colonel Duncan B. Cooper revealed the state’s claim of a 100000 defalcation as clerk in Maury County. The court fight touched old Polk treasury records and alleged investments in a Mexican mine scheme and other ventures. Cooper admitted irregularities but asserted all funds were restored. The testimony is expected to continue through the day.

Nashville Tenn Duncan B. Cooper Cooper Maury County Judge Hart M. T. Polk

Serious condition after Meigs county card game shooting

Homer McLean remains in a very serious condition after being shot in the right breast by Herbert Watson last Friday at Am bros Parker home in Orange township Meigs county. Both men were drunk during a dispute over a card game. Watson is jailed in Meigs county awaiting possible murder charges. Both men are married with children.

Homer McLean Guysville Herbert Watson Ambrose Parker Orange Township Meigs County Lean Watson

Take Screw From Lung Of A Child

A brass head screw was removed from the right lung of 20 month old Della Hutcheson at Grant hospital Columbus Ohio after she swallowed the object and nearly strangled to death. The operation by Dr. Charles I Bowen followed X ray diagnosis and involved an incision in the windpipe to extract the screw. The child is resting well and recovering.

Athens Samuel Hutcheson Grant Hospital Della Huutcheson

Freshmen Win Opening Game In Campus Basketball

The university gym hosts a class game where the freshmen defeated the sophomores 24 to 8 in two 26 minute halves. The first half was close at 8 to 7, but the freshmen pulled away in the second. Tewksbury Sibley McWilliams Weisenberger Crumitt led the freshmen with Jones refereeing and Lewis as umpire.

Sophs Tewksbury Sibley McWilliams Weisenberger Crumitt Dr. Jones Lewis Vresiimen Sophs McWilliams

Subscription to The Daily Messenger a Profitable Investment

A farmer vows Three dollars spent for The Messenger yields large returns. He cites daily world news, stock and grain market access, and timely ads as reasons. He estimates savings of over $100 yearly through want ads and store ads.

the Messenger The Messenger Daily Messenger

Fire destroys Brooks storage upstairs in West Union

A early hour blaze on West Union street destroyed the upper story storage and pool room outfit of H. W. Brooks. The fire damaged lower plumbing goods stored by W. S. Foutch. Loss estimated around 1400 dollars with insurance of 50 dollars on the building. Origin unknown. a side door was found ajar.

Union Street Hl. W. Brooks Rickey Brooks W.S. Foutch

Oil Stock Suit Ends in Judgment for Grannan

John Grannan won a damage judgment of 65 dollars against Charles Morris in a Junction City oil stock dispute. The case, appealed to the county court of common pleas, arose from a stock sale Morris failed to deliver. Attorneys Headley Dille and Rose represented Grannan. L A Koons defended Morris.

John Grannan Charles Morris Junction City Morris Common Pleas Court

Athens Boy Takes Wife in the East

Miss Alice Robina Maastie a Framingham hospital training school nurse and Fred A. Wilkes a Framingham high school corporal teacher were married at Montvale home of Mr and Mrs J Boardman. Ceremony by Rev Charles H Daniels in Grace Congregational church with a few friends present. They left on a short trip. the groom is son of Mr and Mrs B Wilkes of 13 South Lancaster Street and was a student at U last summer.

Fred Wilkes South Framingham Mass Alice Robina Maastie Framingham Hospital Fred A. Wilkes Framingham High School J. Boardman Montwalt Charles H. Daniels D. DD Grace Congregational Church

Kept Her Pledge Ends Years of Waiting in Canton Wedding

In Canton Ohio, Miss Nettie J Kissinger and Emanuel G Willaman, lifelong sweethearts, wed after a 25 year wait. Kissinger had vowed to marry only after supporting her aging mother, who recently passed away, clearing the way for their union.

Canton Nettie J Kissinger Emanuel G. Willaman Miss Kissinger

Flood fears ease as rivers fall across the region

The Hocking River and tributaries declined after a crest at midnight, lifting flood fears. In Athens and surrounding areas, wind and cold halted rising waters while B&O and K&M trains restore service with detours and delayed schedules as mail transports resume.

Hocking Old Hocking Nelsonville Richland Avenue Asylum Gates Athens County Marietta Parkersburg Athens Althrough B. & C

Trouble Not Settled Monday at Trimble Mine

Mine workers at the Hisylvania mine in Trimble met Monday with no action on the checkweighman dispute. A regular meeting is planned for Saturday evening to decide the candidate, while the mine remains idle until a weighman is elected.

National Tube Plant to Begin Double Turn Next Monday

Lorain Ohio February 25 Following a rate cut by United States Steel the rail mill department at the National Tube Company local plant will switch to a double turn starting next Monday morning.

Lorain Mille Rasume Lorain United States Steel Corporation National Tube Company

Teen Confesses to Beating and Robbing Maid in Loftus Home

In Youngstown on February 25 police say a 17 year old, living with the Loftus family, confessed to beating Katie Foley until she lost consciousness and robbing her of 17 dollars.

Youngstown James Loftue Katie Foley Loftus

Glouster and Trimble Endure Heavy Flooding After Tuesday Rains

Flooding across Glouster valley due to heavy Tuesday rains sent families from homes and swamped low lands around Glouster. Trimble and Jacksonville areas saw water spread over streets, with Dansford’s drug store and several shops flooded. Bell telephone central office and Davpford’s hardware were affected as Federal Creek roared and trains halted Tuesday afternoon.

Aeround Trimble Dansford Hisylvania Kempton Jom Matson Bell Telephone Davpford Jacksonville Federal Creek

Strike at Sandusky Ends at Enterprise Glass Plant

Randusky Ohio February 25 with work resuming at the Enterprise Glass company plant the long glass workers strike active since December appears to be ending.

Sandusky Randusky, O Enterprise Glass Company Glass Workere

Mine Inundation Halts Work At Wellston Coal Pit

Feb 24 Wellston Ohio reports Bundy s creek flooding inundating the Neo mine of the Wellston Coal Company. Three large pits in the basket mine are submerged and new pumps will be needed. Water knee high floods the Peck William son foundry molders and the pumping station fires were put out by high water.

Peck-Williamson

Service Well Attended at College Chapel

A large crowd gathered in the College Chapel last night for a Lent themed address by the Tev. Buckland. The talk emphasized Lenten teachings and reflection amid a solemn service.

Tev Buckland

Guardian Appointed for Kirlich Children in Idle Probate

In probate court Judge Lynch named George Shust of Hollister as guardian for Laszelo, Anna, Mary and John Kirlich. The four children aged 4 to 11 receive about $600 in real estate bonds secured by Shust with a $100 bond.

Lynch George Shust Hollister Laszelo Anna Mary John Kirlich Laselle Kirlich Shust

Athenian Dance Club Hosts Winter Dance Night

The Athenian Dance Club held another winter dance last evening with couples participating. Luncheon was served during the intermission.

Streetcar Struck by Train in Cleveland A Tragic Crash

A Pennsylvania passenger train crashed into a crowded streetcar at a grade crossing in Cleveland on February 25, fatally injuring three and seriously wounding about 20 others. The car, outbound and loaded, plowed into the locomotive after gates failed to lower. the rear was torn open and several passengers buried. Notable injuries include Henry C. Schwartz and Walker Lowe. H Ball suffered a skull fracture. Nurse Alliene Borky and infant Howard Clark survived with minor injuries.

Cleveland Pennsylvania Henry C. Schwartz Walker Lowe

Eddy Oil and Gas Well Hits Oil Show at Berea Sand

Glouster Ohio February 86 The Eddy Oil and Gas Co drilled Beres sand to 1140 feet and found an oil and gas showing. They plan to continue to deep oil drilling in coming weeks, despite the present showing.

Glouster Co. D. Eddy Oil & Gas Company Beres Berea

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senator Gillette OF Bremen Dean Bill Peakfield County John Komiska Gincerin FR. Gross Flagdale CO Standard Stroud Run Flagdale Oil & Gas Company Fremen F. R Bross Flagdale Company Tiffin, O Lief Commission Cials Old STATE Tennessee Columbus Hospital Charles I. Bowen Eke Aoe Pond-Weisenberger Gibson McWilliams Weisenbromer Sherman Cromer Pavey i Ee West Union Street H. W. Brooks County Court of Common Pleas Squire Jones Trimble Township John Cgrannan Dille and Rose L. A. Koons Trimble, O J. W. Blower Boy Wellston, C Bundy's Creek Wellston Coal Pany
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