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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
1
Judge Wood delays ruling on the demurrer to the forgery indictment against Winfield Scott Sr. set for January 29 trial. Prosecuting Attorney Foster’s Columbus absence prompted postponement. Indictment alleges Scott forged the 1899 auditor account current, with defense contending the document lacks clear forgery scope and defraudment details.
L Dow Poston departs for Columbus to meet T R Biddle of Dunglen and from there travels to Indianapolis for the joint coal miners and operators meeting in session in that city.
News reached Athens Monday that Dr. George H. Carpenter died at his Cleveland home. His body to be shipped to Athens for burial on the Hocking Valley train Wednesday morning. He was born October 9, 1820 in Alstead New Hampshire and practiced medicine in Athens until 1881. He served as surgeon in 1862-63 in the 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Survived by second wife Mary Bassell and two children, Dr. Charles P D Carpenter in Indiana and Dr. Helen B Carpenter of Boston. Executor Calvary Morris of Cleveland.
Jesse B. Graves a Deanville storekeeper and Miss Adda M. Lawson of Kimberly obtained a marriage license from Judge Lynch this forenoon and were pronounced married by Dr. T. L. Lowe.
The Farmers' Telephone Company is the latest Athens county organization. Incorporators named are M. Dalton, R. M. Patterson, J. C. Harner, H. D. Hooper, and Julian Gift.
A noted evangelistization series will begin with Dr Morrison preaching in main services on February 4 at 10 30 am 2 30 pm and 7 pm the latter for evening with a men only afternoon sermon The revival is tied to a sub license from the Bell Company as a new telephone line project connects Margaret's Creek to the Central Union system at Fisher's The enterprise plans to build and own its own lines and equipment and begin operations at once contingent on weather and permits
The remains of Dr. George H. Carpenter arrived with his widow and son Dr. Charles D. Carpenter and wife. The body was taken to the cemetery for a short grave service and interment on the family lot.
Mrs Edson Mills departed at noon today to visit Muncie Indiana due to her granddaughter’s severe diphtheria illness. The child, about years old, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Clee Miller.
Mrs. Henry Zenner hosted an extensive afternoon reception with a pink and white decor palette of roses tulips and hya cinths The Selby orchestra provided music while guests enjoyed coffee and ice cream shaped like roses The event highlighted the telephone as a social draw and showcased fashion from guests including Mrs C H Welch Mrs F W Bush Mrs Wilson and Mrs Frank H Logan The gathering drew about 125 ladies from two to six o'clock with amid the city’s social scene
Rural carriers state that U S mail has the right of way over all traffic and carriers are not required to yield to other vehicles unless they choose. They note drivers often crowd the mail wagons on narrow roads and urge farmers to show consideration to prevent collisions and protect the light wagons.
The Methodist Episcopal church in Athens announces revival meetings with Rev. H. C. Morrison D D of Louisville Kentucky. The series begins Sunday February 4 with Morrison preaching in the morning afternoon and evening. Further notices will follow.
Dr and Mrs Thos L Lowe entertained Christian church officers their wives and other guests at a six oclock dinner on Washington street. The elaborate five course meal featured a praised recitation by Miss Faris and readings by Prof Treadley followed by social conversation with attendees including Prof and Mrs Treadley Mr and Mrs B A Headley E H Woodworth R C M Hastings J C Hewitt Chas E Cameron A E Graham J D Raw Mesdames B O Higley F M Koons Miss Lillie Faris and Messrs W E Day Thomas Bennett B F Eddy.
The History Club will meet Saturday afternoon at the residence of Miss C A Morse with Miss Mable Brown as leader.
State school commissioner reports 17 million dollars paid last year in salaries to 24 197 common school teachers. State property valued at 52 807 880 dollars with 1 254 750 children and 890 high schools. Recommends an educational fund to aid underfunded schools and township boards to meet monthly with pay of two dollars per meeting.
Mrs Charles Withers of Marshfield is a guest today at Mrs George Harper s home. Mrs Harper has been seriously ill for three months but is slowly improving.
Mr and Mrs Fred Fenzel hosted a gathering last night but only learned of it this morning when Mrs Fenzel found the dining room lit with a Dutch lunch laid out. Four empty beer bottles, pickles, butter and more were left as evidence of uninvited friends who entered through an unlocked front door. No items were missing.
Mayor Day received a call from Sheriff Knight of Pomeroy to meet the 10 40 K M train for the arrest of Peter Mackin who was said to ride the train. With Marshall Finsterwald away Sheriff Webster and the pair went to the depot but Mackin was not aboard and slipped away. Mackin is thought to be a K M employee though his charge remains unknown.
Readable scraps show campus chatter and neighborly disputes. A college student notes a man of pronounced taste at his boarding place making similar sounds over pie and soap. Two colored women on Africa street had a minor quarrel recently. Words reference a judgmental tone and local personalities amid ongoing Athens activity.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Chas. R. Cable are postponed until her son Dr. Louis Cable arrives from Denver. Other relatives Will and Clarence of Columbus and Mrs. E C Stanley of Albany have returned home. C H Cable of Laredo Texas plans to arrive Thursday.
The warm spell reawakens marbles play across Athens streets with many players and street-side chatter about terms like commies shooters and a possible jackpot. The scene spreads through curbs and favored spots as boys discuss the game and seek quick notices in the Messenger.
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