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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
1
A Marshfield youth faces a serious charge following an incident described as involving a tiny girl. Officials provided few details as the case proceeded, with authorities urging caution and confidentiality.
A 13 year old Floyd Beverage faces charges after a serious incident with his cousin Fem Stewart near Marshfield Ohio. The event at a family home led to medical attention for the girl and a court hearing set for Monday morning before Judge Lynch.
Representatives of the District of Columbia court and the estate seek half a million dollars for six year old Helen Sacher tied to a safety deposit box opened by Atlantic Safe. The case involves embezzlement allegations and a missing funds dispute centered on a cam and security lapses.
William Bartlett, 18, captured near Haydenville after a noon chase, pleaded guilty to entering George Kouri’s room and robbing him of about 9 or 10 dollars. He was fined 10 dollars and costs and sentenced to 80 days in the Columbus work house, to be committed until fines are paid, with Brannon at large.
Sheriff Webster and Prosecutor Foster prepare for the trial of Hobart Reeder and Henry Harkins, former state hospital attendants indicted for murder in the second degree. Aged patient died from alleged mistreatment. Trial set for Thursday January 2 with 26 state witnesses and about 30 for the defense.
A marriage permit is granted for Lowell Taylor 21, a barber of Buchtel, and Elizabeth Fitzer 22, a teacher of Millfield. The notice confirms their intent to wed under local regulations.
The young man was taken to the work site on Saturday afternoon by Officer Shaver and has begun his assignment there.
New York December 31 Edward May er Andrewa, elected bishop at the last general conference of the M E church and Wesleyan University graduate, died today in his 83rd year after grippe. He served as missionary to Indiana Japan and China.
Theodore Williams financier and banker died today at the spot of his birth in Norwalk Ohio He was 88 and the oldest native resident of the city.
A New York house blast injures ten people including six children. The front of the house is blown out while Firemen extinguish the flames. A related incident of disappointed love is suspected as the cause and police seek a relative.
A. W. Carrel a traveling salesman aged 61 of Columbus died at his home and was brought to Athens for burial. The body lay in state at Union cemetery where the interment occurred at 1 30 this afternoon. He is survived by a wife and was the son of the late Jesse Carrell of Unton.
The Sunday Creek Coal Company sues Athens County officials and seeks a temporary injunction to compel tax payment excluding dog tax. It argues dog per capita levy on property not owned by harborer is unconstitutional and void, noting 25 dogs on company housing would raise 336 dollars in dog tax.
Hon D E Yost representative from Monroe on and Democratic leader of the house issues a call for a conference of Democratic members on Saturday night January 4 in the house.
A Parkersburg prominent citizen, urged by a daughter of marriageable age, declares a ladder is on his premises and a bulldog tied up in the stable. He notes everyone is a heavy sleeper, per a Parkersburg Sentinel report.
Athens Taft club members heard a letter from Hon. Albert Douglas urging club ties and a wish to attend future meetings. They invited him to Baturlay night and promised a 7 30pm program with Franz Woodworth Charles Downhour and Carl Porter arranging richi events.
Rochester N Y December 31 two men in an automobile stopped a trolley car robbed the crew of an iron chest containing 2559 dollars and fled. Authorities conduct a vigorous search for the robbers.
A cablegram to the naval department reports the torpedo boat flotilla reaching Para Brazil this morning, confirming arrival in South American waters.
The hearing of the suit for inaction brought by the Nelsonville Brick Company against its striking employees remains in progress at noon today. It is expected the case will end before evening as a large number of witnesses have been examined.
The city council met Monday at the mayor’s office for the last session of three members and planned actions for the new council. Topics included street work, sewer construction from West State to Central Avenue, curb adjustments near a gas line, and payments for sewer and street payrolls.
Mrs Mollie Desmond known as the woman of needles died today at Fordham hospital after removal of 134 needles from her body and a prior year swallowing incident. The case drew medical attention for a chronic needle fixation and multiple operations.
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