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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
10
A citizen-turned-editorial writer argues the board pursued a flawed plan to raze the old Athens school and build anew on the same site while opposing ward schools. He warns that leaving the old building stands risks wasted funds and reduced future school options, urging an $25,000–$30,000 small addition instead.
N C Gibson formerly of Amesville now an electrician with C A Smelter in Douglas Arizona married Miss Ethel Curtis of Salt Lake City on Thursday June 14 1906. Gibson eldest son of Mr and Mrs F W Gibson of Amesville known in Athens where he attended the University and played football for the college athletic association. Friends in Athens county extend congratulations.
A pharmacanned claim promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure and E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. Price 25 cents.
Mrs. Shaw accompanied her sister Miss Lou Hall of Glouster to Columbus where surgeons removed a growth from the throat. Dr Leach of the Protestant Hospital reports the operation was very successful and Miss Hall will likely return home in a few days with her sister staying by her side.
Republican candidates for Recorder Infirmary Director and County Commissioner will convene at the Court House on Saturday July 7 to outline their wishes on primary timing. Past meetings on May 19 and June 19 were adjourned awaiting Supreme Court decisions confirming fall county commissioner elections. The group plans to frame instructions for calling primary elections.
Dr. Mercer is invited to attend the British Medical Association meeting in Toronto from August 21 to 25. He will participate in Anatomy discussions in the Anatomy section.
Friday’s Daily Messenger lists Mrs. H T Lee Mrs Robert Cook Mrs H J Smith Miss Lizzie Cochran Miss Belle Selby and Miss Blanch Root attending the annual Rebecca’s district convention in Nelsonville as local order delegates. Other items note travels visits and social events in the area including a Spanish War Claims official’s return and a Rod and Gun Club camp location plan.
Dean Henry G Williams transferred The Ohio Teacher to Columbus parties, with Williams remaining editor and a controlling interest. The move shifts 150,000 fifty page copies annually and ends Athens as the publishing base though the dean’s leadership continues. The Ohio Teacher, long a leading educational journal, boosted Athens prestige and university advertising.
The Athens County Gazette reports a shortage charged to the late A J Frame during his term as treasurer of Ohio University has been paid by his widow Mrs Frame. The paper states no blame on Mr Frame and suggests the shortfall arose from a funds misunderstanding and may involve others if a real shortage exists.
Millfield figure Dent tells Messenger he favors a Republican primary this summer for infirmary director renomination. He notes candidates are open to a primary and a new central committee, signaling electoral renewal.
John Winner of near Guysville suffered a severe reaper accident on Monday when his left hand was badly cut. Dr Harper of Guvenville attended the injury and several stitches were placed. Winner is reported to be getting along nicely.
A well improved 103 acre farm 28 miles from Columbus and 2 miles from the county seat with a nice home on level land. Offered at a bargain for quick sale. Inquiries addressed to Chas Lamb, Baltimore Ohio. May 24 edition.
A makeshift prize fight near McCollister’s saloon on West Union street drew police involvement. Marshal Finsterwald arrested Charles Radford on drunken and fighting charges. Dailey escaped a fine and is being sought. Radford was released to attempt payment.
A revival at Pratt Street Mission led to several baptisms in the Hoerkipz river near Barth's MIN. Elder S. A. Yoder of West Liberty performed the rite for Frank C. Neff J. A. Cassels M. B. Port all residents of the city and Mrs. Lucretia Evans Harmon Fulton and Fred Fulton from Lodi township.
D A R McKinsky B Murphey and families, Henry and E C Logan, and Mrs Mary Richey travel to Alexander for a picnic. They plan to pitch near Chase where older members once lived, promising a day rich with recollections and reminiscences.
A chef skilled in railway dining crafts meals for The Ohio Central cafe cars. Patrons savor refined dishes aboard vintage rail journeys as crews showcase passenger dining aboard restored coaches.
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