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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
2
The Athens city council passed an ordinance mandating removal of old unsanitary unoccupied structures to improve sanitation and safety. The measure aims to curb dilapidated eyesores, boost property values, and reduce life and health risks while celebrating the city’s progress. The piece also notes local newspaper history, rural readership, and public sentiment on enforcement.
A reflective piece noting shifts in perceptions of marriage and gender roles. It comments that appearances mislead about maturity, claims clothing alone does not define a person, and suggests financial success tests a man's influence. The tone is wry and observational.
Notes of arrivals and visits feature Dr. Leroy returning from Chagrin Falls and multiple guests staying with relatives in Athens Glouster Nelsonville Marietta Columbus Charleston Cambridge and Coolville along with local families hosting kin and circus related travels.
A marriage license was issued on the Fourth of July by Judge Lynch. Mark Rothery, 19, a miner, and Helen Clark, 18, of Holister, with father's consent. Also listed are Fred Six, 22, a miner, and Grace Slay, 20, of Hunder town.
A fragment from Dick Driers column recalling Athens happenings and personalities. Jokes about a dry town, city ordinances, and seasonal rains mix with local figures like Bill Thompson and Uncle Joe Cannon. Anecdotes touch weather, a canal project opening date, and a traveling junk dealer in a light, humorous tone.
Reports from Gallipolis area include visits by J W Wilson and Mary Lewis party, Mrs Caroline Tedrow and relatives heading to Athens and Buchtel, Nellie Inman visiting Glouster, and Samuel Copeland's death at 73 with funeral at Amesville. New births announced for Jesse Thompson and John Winner families. Real estate trades show Bert Baker and Lonnie Morrison buying local properties as community life continues.
Leo Bingman returned home Saturday after a stay in Ath ens. Residents attended M. E. church in Torch Sunday evening. Miss Clara Townsend visits her Rockland grandmother. A Sunday School picnic at W. E. Bingman's grove enjoyed ice cream lemonade and cake. Indiana guests Mr. and Miss Kennedy stayed with Mr. and Mrs. William Bingman last week.
Several local youths joined the Sunday night event at Airline. Edgile McVay, seven, fractured an arm after a fall from a horse. Dr Holmes assisted with fracture reduction. Mrs C D Mosure returned from Nelsonville. Edward Rickey visited Harrisonville. Edna McVay left for Athens to start a job with Elmer Golden. J P Coe hosted guests from Center Before and Hibbardsville.
Canaan Township will vote on a local option Saturday July 27. The election follows a population increase due to miners at the Canaan Coal Company and is expected to draw strong interest from both sides in what may be a heated contest.
The Tuesday July 9 event will feature a bright program from local talent. Organizers promise a welcoming, entertaining evening and note the program will be published later.
A band concert is scheduled at 6 30 PM Saturday near Court House corner as part of a drill by the Midd port Woodman Team followed by work by a team at K P Ha.
Jacksonville Ohio on July 4 suffered two losses to Hogan and Doyle, 5 to 4 in the morning and 8 to 5 in the afternoon, making season totals 14 wins 2 losses and 1 tie. Riley already moved to Lancaster in the OP League and Kraner will pitch his last game Sunday.
Pikes Peak summit in Colorado hosts a playful snow balling event on July 3 with participants including W. O. Thompson of Ohio State University and Henry G. Williams. locals from Athens Ohio note the lighthearted competition as a public spectacle reported by the Daily Messenger.
Mrs Annie W Clark longtime president of the Ohio WCTU dies at 12 30 morning July 3rd. Funeral held at her Columbus home at 2 PM Friday. Duties pass to Miss Frances H Ensign the State Corresponding Secretary until the State Convention in October.
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