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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
3
The New York Attorney General sues in supreme court to remove George B. McClellan from the mayoralty alleging unlawful hold of the office and seeks to affirm William Randolph Hearst as the rightful mayor. McClellan declines to discuss the case.
A Pleasanton notice defends church trustees against a Jan 4 report on a planned Christmas box supper and ladder. It accuses some readers of falsehoods and details alleged misusing scripture while lamenting a disruptive incident blamed on outsiders. The letter argues the house of worship remains sacred and condemns the trouble as unjust.
In Hebbardsville on January 8 Mrs. Sarah Buxton aged 77 died at home from a paralytic stroke. A lifelong resident and respected county woman, she leaves husband George Buxton and children Mrs. Mary Crockett and Mrs. Hannah Enlow of Kansas, William Buxton of Middleport, Warren Buxton nearby, and Frank Buxton of Athens. Funeral set for Wednesday at 1 PM.
In a village scene Ivan Shonvalier a Russian farmer resists marriage until Sonia Nichaelovitch pressures him with marriage as the price. She asks for a kiss and more gifts, each pledged to secure his heart and terms. He ends by marrying Sonia after bargaining away three prized animals.
Chief Finsterwald and Sheriff Webster arrested three hoboes on Tuesday morning, held in county jail, suspected of a railroad hold-up near the city Monday night. The victims were two men outside the city limits who were lantern-bearing when three strangers demanded the light and fled when pursued. Names of assailants were not disclosed. suspects to be held until tomorrow before city expulsion.
James McCrea is installed as the new president of the Pennsylvania railroad. The move follows his formal assumption of duties, with leadership transition details noted.
Chicago cattle ranges include common to prime steers at 400 to 790 dollars and cows 275 to 475. hogs quoted 615 to 645. grains show No 2 red wheat 724 to 725, No 3 corn 39 to 39 and oats 34 cents. East Buffalo and Pittsburg markets list similar cattle, sheep, lambs and hog prices with varied grades. Cleveland figures present fat steers 426 to 525 and calves around 60, while animal types overall show active trading across multiple hubs.
An advertisement touts Hair-Food Ayer’s Hair Vigor a new improved formula that nourishes feeds builds up and strengthens hair. It claims faster growth keeps hair soft and smooth and eliminates dandruff while aiding nature without changing hair color.
Advertisement for Ayer’s Hair Vigor from Lowell Massachusetts assures users the product prevents premature grayness without altering natural hair color. The claim emphasizes safety and reliability for those worried about color change.
Donald Fitzgerald representing eastern capitalists visited Nelsonville to study the route of the proposed Nelsonville Athens and Glouster Traction line. He met with officials and local backers at Hotel Berry and with Colonel Tutt to inspect the route and discuss financing options. Options cover about 84 percent of rights of way with remaining segments obtainable. Fitzgerald and Tutt plan further inspections as talks continue with J P Reynolds and others.
Chicago January 7 Special wire to Daily Messenger after talks with railway groups ICC Chairman Knapp said the strike issue will be decided by a referendum of Southern Pacific employees.
An Athens, Ohio resident Mrs. D. C. Landis credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing her kidney troubles after three boxes. She describes relief from back pain, heart palpitations, dizziness, and insomnia, purchased at Henderson's drug store. The ad notes the product is sold by all dealers for 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as sole US agents.
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