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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1907

Page

4

Treasury surplus and mixed local notes in Athens region

The itemized notices discuss a treasury surplus range of 80 million to 385 million dollars, a marriage between an American girl and a Japanese gentleman, and local politics including Mayor Sharp’s Sunday closure in Nelsonville. It also notes a War Department ban on Coca Cola in a post exchange and a series of opinions on law enforcement and public duty in Athens and surrounding areas.

Sharp Nelsonville Athens War Department Post Exchange Department of the East

Uniform bill of lading planned by Interstate Commerce Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission will issue an order on January 1 to adopt a uniform bill of lading after two years of talks. Athens debates poll tax enforcement while officials clash over who must act. Local political critique ends with a medical advertisement for Kodol at Cline's Pharmacy.

Interstate Commerce Connesion United Sites Marshfield Special School Seongth J C. Coleman Lsbor Marshfield Special

Sunflower Philosophy in Fragments of Wit and Wisdom

A quirky collection of aphorisms and reflections on life, age, friendship, and reform. It muses on cheerful women, Fourth of July, aging, sympathy, optimism, courage, baldness, and visiting Topeka’s asylum, offering sharp, humorous contrasts.

Pi Beta Phi camping party returns to Athens in joy

The Pi Beta Phi group held a five day outing with over forty five friends visiting. Members included Mrs. Schloss, Edith Palmer, Winifred Higgins, Mary Connett, Mary Simon, Bernice Couljeer, Catharine Thompson, Maud Mullay, Edith Eaton, Virgene Henry, Mary Chappelier. Out of town guests were Clara Dickison of Columbus Mae Welsh of McClellan J. T. Dor othy Lewis of Sandusky Mabel Rorick of Columbus Mrs. Eaton of Huntington W a and Mr. Gillilan of Columbus.

Pi Beta Phi Athens Schloss Edith Palmer Winifred Higgins Mary Connett Mary Simon Bernice Couljeer Catharine Thompson Maud Mullay Edith Eaton Virgene Henry Mary Chappeliear Clara Dickison Columbus Mae Welsh McClellan J. T Dorothy Lewis Sandusky Mabel Rorick Eaton Huntington W.a Mr. Gillilan

Wealthy owners acquire Lost Minerals coal tract in Sunday Creek valley

C L Poston of this city and George H Smith of Chillicothe have bought 2000 lewis of coal land from Augustus D Julliard of New York City. The tract known as the Lost Minerals lies along Sunday Creek near the Kanawha and Michigan railway from Millfield to Jacksonville. The purchase expands their holdings to about 13 600 acres, making them the largest individual owners and lessors of Hocking coal in the valley.

C. L. Poston George H. Smith Chillicothe Sunday Creek Valley Augustus D. Julliard New York City Thomas E. Powell Columbus Julliard Wee Buenrus Ohio News York City Poston Sunday Creek Kanawha and Michigan Millfield Jacksonville Messrs. Poston and Smith Hocking Valley

Less Legislation and More Good Roads in Waterloo

Editor and reader J A Steed argues the New Road Law harms road quality. He notes farmers are honest, criticizes multiple small supervisors for neglecting distant roads, and urges fewer supervisors with better oversight to ensure timely, quality repairs. He calls for less stagnation and more good roads.

the Messenger Waterloo Mer J. A. Steed Sis

Athens R. BD. No. 9 Laxative Cough Syrup Delight

Nearly as old fashioned cough syrups, especially those with opiates, are hard to lace. Laxative Cough Syrup contains no opiates and gently moves the bowels. It uses honey and tar and tastes like maple syrup. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline

Auto Burned Up In Plains Accident

Charles Mooney was seriously injured last night when a can of gasoline in the rear of his car ignited. The fire severely burned the vehicle interior before it could be controlled.

Charles Mooney Plains

Former Students Wed Thursday in Londonderry Church

Miss Jessie Climer wed George Leonard Ely of Steubenville in Londonderry Methodist Church. The ceremony featured a sylvan floral display, a musical program, and the ring service. The couple will travel east, then reside in Steubenville after September 1, with plans to visit the bride’s family. An advertisement for Chamberlain’s remedy follows.

Setote Methodist Episcopal Church Londonderry Jessie Climer E. P. Climer George Leonard Ely Steubenville Alicé Gerdie Cimer Roy Dixon Vins Grace Dixon Roy Cimer RE. P. Climer, Jr Harry Reiteruta Morton Jones Rooit Lillian Cower Ely East Satou Benville

Fair Week in Coal Trade Sees Northwest Rail Rates Trouble

Northwestern railroads face rate cuts up to 46 and dock congestion as coal markets pause. Shippers delay orders due to unresolved price disputes while Northwest docks strain under rising activity. The weighed impact pressures Hocking Valley operators.

Northwestern Northwest Northwestern States Tech Hocking Valley

Coal Operators Plan Kanawha District Movement Accord

Twelve of the largest coal operators in the Kanawha district of West Virginia have a pact to ease coal movement. The agreement aims to pool shipments of identical grades to Toledo for lake steamers bound for Duluth and other upper lake ports, securing fuller cargoes faster and speeding rail delivery inland.

Kanawha West Virginia Wil Duluth Toledo

Is Our Present System of Taxation Correct and Equitable

Middletown opinion columnist Henry W. Naegele argues for income and inheritance taxes as fair standards, insisting tax should fall pro rata on gross income and urging enforcement to reveal true earnings. He questions living versus dead wealth control and urges constitutional amendments for Ohio tax reform backed by Wm. C. Mathews of Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Tax League.

Middletown Henry W. Naegele Middletown Journal Nir Naegele Wm. C. Mathews Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Ohio Tax League Fox Commission of Ohio Cleveland Chamber of Con Merce Ohio

Wit and Wisdom From a Bygone Page of Atchison

A humor filled meditation on beauty memory and gender roles with quips about secret ages, shy men, chewing tobacco, music rolls and the futility of reforms. It contrasts a hen and the eagle while lampooning girlhood and aging in a playful editorial style.

Miner Killed in Deanville Coal Mine Roof Fall

Gen. Frank, a miner, died Saturday afternoon in the Deanville coal mine after a roof fell. The accident occurred during regular mining operations, investigators report.

New Strattenttn Fe Stratsvik Frank Deanville

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