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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
7
The Crumpacker bill in Congress aims to curb post office abuses by allowing appeals of fraud orders to courts. It would require a bond of 600 to 10,000 dollars, stay the order during trial, and make the fraud order a public record.
A DIY mix using Fluod Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla is touted to force kidneys to filter uric acid and poisons. The ad urges readers to obtain ingredients from a pharmacy and take a teaspoon after meals and at night, promising rapid relief with no stomach harm.
A daughter was born on Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Walter Laird of Race Street. Mr Mahion Hayes of Guysville, a business visitor in the city today, is noted in the report.
Weather commentary notes varied tastes for snow and cold. Some blame recent mild warmth for slumping trade and muddy roads while warning of crop risks as fruit trees bloom early in Texas and wheat stays overripe in the south. Ohio and the lake region remain less threatened as fruit buds appear safe.
A voice notes a large house attributed to the Doctor and contrasts it with local spending concerns. It mentions Westake Hollister and Rocky Mountain Tea and Cline's Pharmacy in a casual social context.
Charter, Jan. 9. The nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hook severely injured last Friday when a dynamite cap exploded while he played. He underwent an operation last night at Dr Brewer's private hospital. His right eye was removed. Dr Brewer was assisted by Dr Lefever.
Emmett Parker of Athens furnished the music at the E F P club dance last night. Edward Glass just returned from a ten days visit with his parents in Dayton. E Silas and family of the Atlas Dry Goods and Clothing firm returned Monday from visits in Portsmouth Cincinnati and Columbus. Mrs Edward Glass returned home after a stay with relatives in Dayton. Carl Levy resigned his position at the Levy Clothing Store and went home to Columbus. Fauntella Clark returned home after a week in Crooksville and New Lexington. Belford Carpenter of Nelsonville is visiting relatives here this week. O B Daily of Albany spent Sunday here. Emiline Thomas returned home after a week in Barbertown. Mrs Dr Pride was a Nelsonville visitor Saturday and Sunday.
Lot Gregg Calvert born May 5 1873 in Guysville Ohio died December 23 1906 in New York City aged 33 years 8 months 17 days oldest son of Benton W and Helen Gregg Calvert. He lived in Athens county Ohio later moved with his parents to Cincinnati worked as tele graph operator in Western Union and Postal offices in many cities. He enlisted in the U S Army served in the F lece Corps in 1901 and...
Athens resident G. J. Eddy reports backache and irregular kidney action improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought at Henderson's drug store and notes fewer nighttime trips and better health. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent. price 60 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
The new road tax law in Athens requires every male citizen not exempt by war service or public duties to either labor two days on streets or pay a three dollar road tax. The street commissioner will collect the tax, order work dates between April 15 and July 1, and fines apply for noncompliance. The 1906 law affects over 800 residents and shifts collection from local treasurers to the road superintendent.
A close observer argues that parents bear the blame for failing country schools more than teachers. He recalls incidents of parental interference with discipline and urges parental support, home Christian training, and teacher visits to schools to improve outcomes.
James Cullen who killed his wife and stepson was seized from Floyd county jail by a mob and hanged from Cedar River bridge in Charles City. The crowd, including ministers and women, overpowered sheriff and broke in with railroad iron and picks. They blamed Cullen for self defense claims and cited a pardon case nearby as influence.
The Cox machine’s bid to place a loyalist on the Hamilton County insolvency court was rebuffed. Governor Harris ignored the effort and appointed Major A. M. Warner, a Republican veteran with broad support, signaling a stand against Cox influence in Ohio politics. The episode sparks calls to fight Cox and his gang within the Republican party.
The engagement of Hon Edgar Ervin from Meigs county and Miss Margaret Davis of Pomeroy is announced. The wedding is set for about February 1. Mr Ervin serves in the Ohio legislature and Miss Davis is supervisor of music in Pomeroy schools and daughter of ex-Commissioner T H Davis. Athens friends extend congratulations.
The judge outlines views on overruling the demurrer and ordering the defendants to answer. He questions the plaintiffs' aim to attack the Jones law and suggests options to proceed, including potential default judgment and appeal to the Circuit Court if vital questions are involved.
White Plymouth Rocks and single comb White Leghorns choice cockerels priced at $1.00 each. Seller: J P Sheridan. Address: R D 7 Athens Ohio. Sale pending until date indicated.
Governor Morris declines to recognize party factions in appointments. He rejected Cincinnati figures George B. Cox and allies for a insolvency court judge vacancy, naming Major Warner instead. Warner, a capable lawyer and Civil War messmate, secures the post as Morris emphasizes nonpartisan merit and public service.
A Morning Messenger correction states that James Kelley is still living at his old home near Graham's Chapel, refuting an earlier report of his death. The clarification was provided after a Messenger reporter was notified this morning.
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