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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1909

Page

6

Bootlegging Jury Finds Hall Guilty After Long Trial

J Okey Hall a Dean avenue restaurant keeper was found guilty of bootlegging after a daylong trial before Mayor Hedges. His attorney filed a motion for a new trial and three days were allowed. The jury heard witnesses for the defense who questioned Hewitt the prosecution star witness and alleged earlier liquor purchases.

Hedges J. Okey Hall Dean Avenue Hall A. J. Davidson Hewitt Law and Order League Ewitt Marshal Finsterwald Price Davidson Mr. Price

Third Offender Is Found Guilty In Mayor Hedges Court

In a Saturday trial lasting about three hours Ayers was found guilty of ganenece in Mayor Hedges court. A motion for a new trial was made and Davidson received three days to prepare. The decision rested on Hewett's corroborated story and the whiskey purchase on January 1 witnessed by Marshal Finsterwald.

Ayers Hedges Davidson Hewett Frank Roach Marshal Finsterwald Price

Will Operate on Young Baker in Zanesville

Surceors of Zanesville Hospital report that George Baker, a college student from Athens, remains in about the same condition after being brought home with appendicitis. He is at Bethesda Hospital where physicians planned a possible operation today after a Saturday night consultation. Dr. K L Adams and Dr F D Forsyth accompanied him home. Adams returned Saturday and Forsyth Sunday night.

Zanesville Hospital Uper Young Baker George Baker Zanesville Athens Bethesda Hospital Mesers K. L. Adams F. D. Forsyth

Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule

The teachers examinations occur on the first Saturday of each month unless a holiday. The Boxwell examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and on the second Saturday in May. O. C. Jackson, Clerk.

Legaliday C. Jackson

Seaweed as a Fertilizer Across Seas and Continents

Seaweed is presented as a valuable crop fertilizer with ash rich in potash and phosphates. Reports mention Orkney and Channel island practices, Chilean nitrates formed from seaweed decay, and Cape Colony and Cape Town efforts to test and use weed ash. Authorities from U S Department of Agriculture note rising usage along New England and coastal Clover fields.

Orkney Islands Sargasso Sea France Chile Europe United States Cape Colony Sir Humphry Davy Channel Islands British Isles United States Agricultural Department New England Farmera Rye Beach Cape Town

Concrete Watering Places for Village Streets

A Country Gentleman correspondent argues for combining utility and beauty in permanent watering places along country roads. The plan calls for running water with a frost line foundation, iron supply and waste pipes, and a simple or elaborate design built on a stone base. A rough-board mold can shape an rectangular structure as construction proceeds.

Mrs Parker Henry Called Home In Alexander County

Mrs Elizabeth Henry widow of Parker Henry died at her daughter Mrs William Andrews home on Poplar avenue from heart trouble. She was in her 87th year and lived in Alexander township for many years before moving seven years ago to be with the Andrews family. Survived by four children Mrs Henry Matheny Hibardsville Will Henry near Pleasanton Jesse Henry Maker settlement Athens township and George Henry Arkansas. Funeral at First Methodist Episcopal church Monday at noon conducted by Rev F M Swinehart. Interment Hebbardsville cemetery. Remains lie in state Monday 9 to 11 oclock. casket not opened at church.

Elizabeth Henry Parker Henry William Andrews Poplar Avenue Alexander Township F. M. Swinehart Hebbards- Ville

Protracted Meetings Led by Rev Tedrick Begin Next Tuesday

Marshfield will host a series of prolonged religious meetings led by Rev. Tedrick starting next Tuesday evening. The notices show community movements as residents travel for visits and care. J Hardy has shown some improvement after illness, with several locals attending family visits in Albany and Lancaster.

Tedrick Marshfield Clara Bolen Albany J. Hardy Clara Bolstu A. Llewellyn Lancaster Thede Pembeston George Polen R. R. Marquis C. Davis J. W. Young and Family James Clinton Carrie Marquis E. D. McAdoo J. D. Ely

Tucker Baby Born to Lan caster Couple on Friday

Mr and Mrs F L Tucker of Lancaster Street announce the birth of a son on Friday January 22.

F. L. Tucker Lancaster Street

White Out Of Danger Injured Man To Attend Hearing

Everett White of Littl Hocking is recovering after a Wednesday night shooting at Harris Ferry. He plans to attend Monday’s preliminary hearing before Squire Rathbone in Parkersburg. F M Medley, also present, says White advanced with a hand near his hip pocket and that he fired in self defense.

Parkersburg W. Va Everett White Littl Hocking Harris Ferry F. M. Medley Squire Rathbone Medley White Coleman & Kimes Guysville Mills Stewart F. FE. Kimes Frank Owers F. E. Coleman BK. M. Coleman Guysville, Co W. Coleman B. & O. Railroad Coleman Guysville D. W. Cornell Athens County Cornell J. H. Steele

Pleasanton social notes and health updates

Pleasanton column reports Jesse Gilky of the Athens State hospital visiting his parents, Rev W B Bush recovering from heart trouble, Lawrence Barnhill visiting relatives in Orange township, Mrs M A Dixon still ill, Quincy Carruthers of Columbus visiting brother in law D Pierce, J H McPherson slowly improving, and Walter King recovering from typhoid fever.

Jesse Gilky Athens State Hospital William Gilky W. 8 .Bush Lawrence Barnhill Orange Township M. A. Dixon Quincy Carruthers Columbus, O D. ©. Pierce J. H. McPherson Walter King

Owner of Prize Hen Sets Record at Silver Run

Charles McAllister of Silver Run in Hamden Junction Ohio owns a prize pullet that laid 30 eggs in December earning 8 cents. The hen began January with two eggs first day and has a record of 52 eggs in 55 days since March last year.

Hamden Junction Ohio Charles McAllister Silver Run

Guysville and Her Business Interests Highlight Town

Guysville, Ohio, profiles its status as a busy business center with Coleman & Kimes, the Guysville Mills, and local leaders like D. W. Cornell and Dr. J. H. Steele. The Farmers and Merchants Bank thrives. Will W. Coe and E. Harper run thriving enterprises. A creamery, mill upgrades, and busy livery stables showcase local ambition and growth.

District Attorney Seeks State Trial Over Panama Graft Story

New York DA Jerome asks federal officials to step aside so New York state and county can prosecute publishers of the New York World for alleged libel tied to the Panama Canal purchase. The move hinges on Douglas Robinson as a possible complainant witness and timing with a federal grand jury.

Douglas Robinson New York District Attorney Panama Canal Purchase New York Jerome The New York World United States Stim Charles P. Taft John Fb. Wier New York American Robinson Panama Mr. Jerome

British Workers Demands From Labor Party Meeting

The ninth annual Labor party meeting in Portsmouth will discuss advancing workers and international solidarity. Proposals include a 2 shillings per pound income tax for high earners, state ownership of land railways mines and hospitals, a universal seven hour day, universal adult franchise, and a 30 shilling weekly minimum wage. James R. MacDonald will submit resolutions on taxation of monopolies, estate duties, and land value taxation.

Portsmouth England Labor Party of Great Britain Labor Party United States James R. MacDonald Leicester

Five Die in Boswell Mine Blast and Fire

Pittsburg reports say five men were killed in a gas explosion and fire at the Merchants' mine of United Coal in Boswell Somerset County. One man was seriously injured and several more were slightly hurt. State Mine Inspector Lawther, at the scene with five assistants, stated there were no additional bodies, though some headings remained to be explored.

Pittsburg Merchants United Coal Company Boswell Somerset County Lawther

Revival at First M. E. Church Closes After Growth

Revival services ended Friday night after several weeks of successful meetings that brought a spiritual uplift and ninety new members. Since the last quarterly conference the church has seen 108 accessions.

M. EF

Death of Lizzie Ahrin Thomas at Hocking

Mrs. Lizzie Ahrin Thomas aged 22 died Sunday morning at Hocking from tuberculosis. She is survived by her father mother husband and two children Julia and Andy. Funeral from The Plains church Tuesday morning at 1 o clock conducted by Rev. Bishop of the Central Avenue M. E. church.

Lizzie Ahrin Thomas Hocking Julia Andy Thomas Plains Church Bishop Central Avenue M. E

Ohio Hunters License Bill Moves Toward Passage

A proposed Ohio Senate bill No. 226 would require all hunters in Ohio to obtain a license. Residents pay 1 while nonresidents pay 10 with licenses expiring December 1 each year. Licenses are nontransferable for holders 16 or older and must be carried on hunts. owners and tenants may hunt on their lands without a license. The measure is backed by the Pieh and Game Commission the State Grange and the State Farmers Institute and many county farmers institutes.

Dr. Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y World's Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo, N. Y Ohio Ohio Senate Sites Senate Fish and Game Commission Pieh and Game Commission State Grange State Farmers’ Institute Farmers’ Institutes

Death of Infant in Marshfield Ohio

Eight month old William Wyscup, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Wyscup of Luhrig, died Wednesday evening at 7 o clock from lagrippe and spinal trouble. Funeral will be held Friday at 11 o'clock at Coalton.

Marshfield,o William Wyscup Frank Wyscup Luhrig Coalton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Will Ayers Mrs. Parker Henry Alexander Two Pleasanton Agri Ville Ani Cuyaville Kentucky School of Medicine Dr Steele Frankie Perry Jefferson Perry Lorine Steele Frost T. R. Fox Mr. Fox Delaware Fox Guysside Coolville Oh'o Will W. Coe Coe & Harper C County John P. Coe Athoms County E. D. Harper Harpe Watertoo Town Chip Messia Harper Marietta Locking Valley Guysyil Petary G. D. Harper Alex Wilson E. W. Cunningham B. W. Cunningham Weasley Cunningham Olive Cunningham Joli Harvey Stephen Nelson Clifford EB. W. Cunningham Vuarnees Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank of R. E. Hall Guynville William Wilson Morgan County James P Ballard Charles Morris J. E. Lawrence J.B. Lawrence Lodi Commonwealth Causalty Company W. R. Coleman Dr. Coleman Reedaville Meigs County Marion Ella Coleman Starling Medical College Wilson Colorado Chester Braley & Poston Gavneile Comany A. Nice Stallel Guysville Creamery Finsterwald Brothers Guyaville Stimson World Boswell Mine H. W. Buckbee H. H. Haning Lawrence & Bean. Fire and Life Insurance J. S. Basom, D. D. S South Court Street Hunters el. Me Fahl Washington Minth Street Washington, D.C
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