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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1907

Page

9

Fayne Gilman Arrested and Case Continues in Ohio Courts

Dayton reports Fayne Gilman sister of Dana arrested on an affidavit from Constable Hancock in Markley court for complicity in a murder tied to the death of a girl. Coroner Kline supports initial verdict blaming Dave Curtis who confessed and retracted, Curtis released, grand jury probes the Gilman clan. Ida Geott sister of Mrs Hartje and Roward Lappe seek licenses amid allegations of assault and a 15 year old victim. Secretary missing as John W. Cables fails to report. governor Harris names Major A M Warner insolvency judge in Hamilton county.

Fayne Gilman Dayton Dana Hancock Markley William Heintzmann Cincinnati Leah Gilman Collins Kline Dave Curtis Posee Cirtis Coromer Gilman Crim Hartje Youngstown Ida Geott Mary Scott Hartje Roward Lappe Pittsburg Scott Lappe Harris Columbus Major A. M. Warner Hamilton County Charles F. Williams

Cincinnati Germans push political recognition in Ohio alliance

Demand Personal Liberty reports Cincinnati Germans forming an association at Columbus to seek political recognition for their countrymen and the fatherland institutions. The declaration opposes all laws limiting personal liberty and is viewed as aimed at liquor sale restrictions.

Cincinnati Columbus

Remanded to Jail in Springfield Case

Springfield Ohio on January 8 Matilda Bailey and Martin Myers pleaded not guilty and were remanded to jail pending further hearing.

Springfield O. Jan Matilda Bailey Martin Myers

Findlay Man Found Dead After Suicide Attempt

The body of Alvin Cribley, 47, was found in his former wife's home in the summer kitchen. He had taken carbolic acid and held a revolver in his hand.

Prisoners to be moved from Columbus to Moundsville

A bulletin from Moundsville West Virginia on January 8 announced that Mrs Cassie Chadwick and 27 other prisoners would soon be transferred from the Ohio prison at Columbus to Moundsville.

Moundsville W. Va Cassie Chadwick Ohio Columbus

Toledo Strike Over 10 Percent Wage Increase

In Toledo Ohio on January 8 140 union workers at the Toledo Machine and Tool company walked out after the firm refused a 10 percent wage increase.

Toledo, O Toledo Machine and Tool Company

Doan’s Kidney Pills Praised by Athens Citizen

An Athens resident Henry Logan endorses Doan's Kidney Pills in a public statement. He cites his wife’s relief from back pains fatigue and low energy after using the remedy and credits two boxes with banishing ailments. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent.

Doan Athens Henry Logan East Washington Street West Washington Street Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo York United States Meer

Willow Creek Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Willow Creek residents hosted and visited relatives across Sand Ridge Lottridge and Coolville Ridge. The week featured family gatherings with the Cullums Tedrows McConkeys and Kennedys, plus a hunt yielding a 27 pound coon near Rocky Point.

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Teaching Moves

Miss Maggie Griffin spent weeks with Mrs Grace Fox Gray in Marietta then visited her parents before returning Monday. Esther Dunfee and daughter Ethel and Glennie Jones plus others were hosted by Mr Elijah Stone and family during New Year. Mary A Stone resumed teaching at Newbury after a week off on January 2. Carrie Waterman teaching in Harmony district and Edith Watson spent Saturday in Parkersburg. Ethel Dunfee resumed teaching at Torch on January 7.

Maggie Griffin Grace Fox Gray Marietta Esther Dunfee Ethel and Glennie Jones Elijah Stone Mary A. Stone Newbury Carrie Waterman Harmony Edith Watson Parkersburg Ethel Dunfee Torch

Dean's Regulats Promote Gentle Bowels Action

If you lack time to exercise regularly these tablets prevent constipation by producing a mild, easy bowel movement without griping. Ask your druggist for them. 25c.

Dean

Local Real Estate Dealer Kills Mother Then Takes Life

In Providence Rhode Island January 8 William Hodes a local real estate dealer fatally shot his mother Mrs C and then shot himself dying instantly. Authorities believe he was mentally unbalanced.

Dence R.I William Hodes

Dean's Regulats Cures Constipation for 25 Cents

A period ad notes constipation causes headache dizziness and languor and claims Dean's Regulats act gently to cure bowel weakness. The drug is priced at 25 cents and urged to ask a druggist.

Dean

Guysville Progress and Local Happenings Reported

The paved road south of the county bridge at Guysville is finished. The Guysville Telephone company held its annual meeting on Saturday January 5 and elected Isaac Brewer as President Lewis Finsterwald as Vice President A B Saunders as Secretary and John F Starkey as Treasurer. The Presbyterian congregation plans to dedicate a fine new church on January 19. Charles Windsor bought a small farm from James Fenwick about one mile southeast of Guysville.

Guysville Guysville Telephone Company Isaac Brewer Lewis Finsterwald A. B. Saunders John F. Starkey Charles Windsor James Fenwick

Local social news from New Year's gatherings and visits

Mr and Mrs A Wells hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs George Green, Miss Ollie Oakes, and Miss Frances Oakes of Newbury, with Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor ofoolville. John Johnson visited Rev Friend Johnson in Cleveland and Nelson Dutton stayed with his parents in Little Hocking.

A. Wells George Green Ollie Frances Oakes Newbury Frank Taylor Oolville John Johnson Friend Johnson Cleveland Nelson Dutton Little Hocking Charles Dutton Parkersburg Kelley Maggie Griffin A. J. Griffin Marietta H. E. Adams Edwin Parker Ethalinda Parker Mary Mary Dunfee Athens

Japanese flocking into the United States arrivals in Hawaii

Reliable information reports a prospective influx of 2182 Japanese from Mexico to the United States. Some have arrived in Mazatlan or elsewhere and are to be hired in Mexico. Those who arrived seek to cross the border if physically fit. Japanese emigration to Hawaii in 18 months totaled 16749, many then moving to the mainland.

Washington United States Mexico Mazatlan Japan Hawaiian Islands States

End of Labor War at Lodz Proclaimed

Lodz Poland reports signs of labor trouble easing though terror and crime persist. Since Jan 1 sixteen workers have died in street clashes and sixty two were wounded. Terrorists warn citizens to stay indoors after six, while labor leaders urge immediate work and form a joint committee of workers and employers to seek a solution.

Lodz Poland

Supreme Court Validates Panama Canal Purchase Payment

The Supreme Court ruled the Treasury secretary's payment of 50 million dollars to the New Panama Canal Co France for Panama canal property, directed by Congress, was valid and regular. Justice Brewer announced the decision in Warren B. Wilson v Secretary Shaw, an injunction suit from the District of Columbia courts seeking to halt the payment.

Washington, Jan Secretary of the Treasury Panama Canal Company France Act of Congress Supreme Court of the United States Justice Brewer Warren B. Wilson Shaw Wilson District of Columbia

Murderous Assault Charge Follows Army Jacket Find

Cor Knowles of the Twenty-fifth Infantry is jailed on murderously assaulting Captain Edgar Macklin after a bloodstained khaki jacket sleeve and bullet-wounded wrist are linked to the Dec. 21 incident. In Mexico City two regiments head to Orizaba amid a textile strike turning violent against a French owner. A southern caucus selects Birmingham for a new subtreasury, with Columbia, Birmingham the two leading cities.

Fort Reno Okla Cor Knowles Twenty-fifth Infantry Edgar Macklin Knowles City of Mexico Orizaba Vera Cruz A. Garcia France Diaz Corral

Ohios New Railroad Commission Earns Public Approval

The Ohio State railroad commission reports satisfying early performance with railroad and interurban cooperation. It notes coal railroads agreeing to equal rates at non competitive points, oversight of interurban lines, and improvements in safety and facilities across fifty roads. Public expectations for results remain high.

New State Railroad Commission of Ohio

Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted as Skin Cure

An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cleansing blood tonic that claims to improve skin conditions such as eruptions scrofula pimples and rashes by purifying the blood and restoring clarity of mind and vision.

Sun Day Creek Mine Foreman Visits Athens

Thomas Matheny foreman at Sun Day Creek Mine 201 at Floodwood was a business visitor in Athens today.

Thomas Matheny Sunday Creek Floodwood Athens

A Test For Eyesight Using Ursa Major

A simple eyesight test suggests observing the Great Bear on a clear night. Look for Mizar, the second star, which is a double star. discerning its doublet requires sharp vision.

Mizar

Wild Oats and Publicity Plans in a Lottery of Luck

A column questions advertisers use of a hit or miss publicity approach. It likens publicity to a lottery where luck yields occasional prizes and many blank results, urging readers to consider more reliable methods.

Tuesday Club Holds Regular Meeting With Panama Canal Talk

The Tuesday Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Logan on South Court street with members and many guests. Prof L J Addicott spoke on the Panama Canal, followed by questions. President Ellis offered his resignation as a club member. Light refreshments and a social session ended the evening.

F. H. Logan South Court Street Louis Roe Mabel Codding Elise Roe Mansfield Emma Carpenter Julia Friday T. R. Craig T. R. Biddle Arthur Johnson Columbus Minnie Duckler W. K. Phillips J. D. Foster Panama Canal L. J. Addicott Ellis

Council session adjourned for lack of quorum

No council meeting was held last evening due to insufficient members to form a quorum. An adjournment was taken to near Monday evening.

Boy Nearly Loses Sight After Exploding Cap Accident

Glouster January 8 Andy Hook, the year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hook near Burr Ock, had one eye blown out and the other badly injured when a dynamite cap exploded in the fire. Dr Blower treated him. doctors fear he may lose sight in both eyes.

Glouster Andy Robert Hook Near Burr Ock Young Hook Dr. Blower

Miss Lala Fulton Hosts Evening for Friends

Miss Lala Fulton entertained several of her girl friends Monday evening with light refreshments. Present were Miss Charlotte Allom of Germantown Pa, Miss Nae Moore, Miss Louis Enter, and others not fully listed in the available text.

Lala Fulton Charlotte Allom Germantown Misa Nae Moore Louis

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Mary Bailey John W. Cable Toledo State Board of Public Works Charles Deahl Cambridge Cassie Willow Creek A. A. Cullums Mrs. Mercer Sand Ridge Melvin Kirkendall L. G. McConkey Vera L. H. Allen Lottridge Lewis Kelley William Tedrow Robert Patterson J. C. McClanahan John Bobo Goldie Coolville Ridge Adrienne Duncan West Canaan Lewis Hull Joseph Kelley Graham's Chapel Harry Kirkendall Athens High School Rocky Point Youba Rome Center Hockingport Hawaii Macklin Birmingham Ala Capitol Columbia D. C Georgia New State Railroad Sion Cas Eas Piedmont Tobacco Belt WSCA Reynolds R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO Winston-Salem, N. C Robert Hook of
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