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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
1
The purchase option on West Union Street parcels led by Kirch er Brown was settled for 17500. A check for 17500 was sent to Lawrence and Roach, who optioned the property, with the Treasury Department issuing the payment.
Miss Louise Browne presented a varied program in the Auditorium last night aided by Pittsburg violinist W. Whitney Hubner and soprano Mrs Claire Graham Stewart. Hubner displayed Wieniawski pieces with a warm tone and faultless technique while Mrs Stewart showed power and control in three songs. Browne closed with Chopin Nocturne Op 15 No 2 Schumann Novelette and Grieg Sonata in A minor performed with Hubner, yielding a notable end to a satisfying concert.
William Downey a respected county farmer died this morning at his Willow Creek home after months of Bright's disease and heart failure. He helped with Athens county turnpike projects and earned wide acquaintance. He was about 60. his wife had died years before. Survived by two sons Wilbur and Boose Downey who work nearby. Funeral time to be announced.
Washington dispatch confirms site for Athens government building on West Union Street. Developers Roach and Lawrence held option on Kircher Brown property, with the chosen lot including the Kircher house and part of the Brown dwelling. Remaining funds show $82,500 earmarked for the structure after $100,000 secured for site and building.
Mrs. Harry Kear of Oakland was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCay on Tuesday. Prof. Ralph Super of Wesleyan University arrived to spend the summer with his parents Dr. and Mrs. C. W Super. Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Bush of Pleasanton were guests of Mr and Mrs. F. W. Bush on Beechwood Heights. Mrs. Sarah Graham returned from a three month visit with her sister in Scott City. Miss Maude Coleman came back from a two week visit with relatives in Longbottom. Dr. E. J. Marsh of Nelsonville visited Dr. John Sprague today. Mr. Clifford Cornwell was a business visitor in Hamden today. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Engle left for Pittsburgh after visiting his parents.
On the Nevada California & Oregon railroad a posse pursues escapees who fled to the hills. One bandit is dead and another dying as officers close in. In New York, July 22, Ulahs Van Po set, Tiffany foreman jeweler, was shot at Ridgefield Park by Burguman, a former employee, who then killed himself. Van Poset will recover.
The United States Court of Appeals reverses Judge Landis in the Standard Oil case. A $29,000,000 penalty is set aside and the matter remanded for a new trial. The panel accuses the lower court of overstepping the law in pinning vast liability on the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey while the Indiana affiliate faces the main risk.
Wade Ellis III reports that the Attorney General is staying at the Glencoe hotel in Mt. Auburn Cincinnati under an assumed name for a nervous breakdown. His condition is reported as improved today.
Two masked highwaymen pistol whipped the stage driver and express messenger near Likely Nevada stealing $29,000 meant for payroll of construction crews. Authorities reported the mid night robbery as the Likely stage holdup.
President Roosevelt arrived in Newport after a nighttime voyage from Oyster Bay aboard the Mayflower. The yacht collided with a schooner in dense fog off Long Island Sound, the schooner sank, but the crew were rescued and ashore. The President planned a War College conference today.
Dora Z Coleman and George Szil ogyi were bound over to the court after a Tuesday hearing. Each was required to post a $200 bond. Coleman freed on recognizance, Szilozyi jailed for lack of bondsman. The couple from Bueatel appeared in Messenger report. Permits to wed issued for Adam Matzkedo and Ladiwska Chaliacka both Polish born Jacksonville natives aged 34 and 19 respectively.
Lula Nolan aged 13 reportedly ended her life Sunday by leaping into the Ohio River at Simpson's landing near Rockland after alleged home troubles. The body was recovered about 7 am and identified by her mother. The coroner ruled death by self harm. funeral held there later.
Mr. F. C. Stedman of the F. C. Stedman Wholesale Grocery company broke a bone in his ankle in Mount Clemens on Sunday morning. He is hospitalized at Harper Hospital in Detroit awaiting healing before returning home.
Niagara Falls police stopped a stranger on July 22 who drew a gun and fatally shot Patrolman McCormick while severely wounding Officer Wagner. The assailant fled the scene and remains at large.
Sixty candidates sought teaching credentials at Athens county examinations held July 11. The list shows elementary certificates for one to eight years and high school certificates for two to eight years awarded to residents of Glouster area.
Kanawha and Michigan and Toledo and Ohio Central report higher gross earnings for the first half of July compared with last year. Hocking Valley coal traffic lags but is expected to improve in August, with July not far behind the prior year's figures.
The Society of the W C T U will hold a mothers meeting in the Sunday school rooms of the Christian church next Thursday at 2 30 in the afternoon. All ladies are invited.
The Fairfield County Club a Summer School group held a convivial picnic Tuesday evening on East Hill. About 34 members attended with guests, enjoying an al fresco luncheon and socializing. Attendees included Misses Gladys Joanson Hazel Stoneburner May Johnson Ota Littlejohn Lida McCullough Mame Kester Lenore Stage Nettie Kumiler Amy Beery Edith Buchanan Etta Brown Belle McCandlish Grace Rowles and Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Fattig Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Landsitter Mr. and Mrs. John Talbot Messrs. Trafford Bretz J. F. Hawk Perry Alford Frank Pugh Jean Beery O. D. Brown and E. E. Shupe.
Last week’s paper misstated Dr. E. C. Buck’s salary from the Ohio Star ling faculty. The correct amount should be $1,500.00 rather than $15,000, reflecting a first year out of college. Dr. Buck is regarded as a good man despite the misprint.
The Arabian Nights is a wide compilation of tales forming part of Arabian literature with the formal title The Book of the Thousand and One Nights.
Prague Bohemia opens four great expositions lasting until November. The event features 21 large halls and 100 smaller edifices, housing 300 exhibitors representing a range of industries and interests.
Nelsonville Ohio July 22 two men faced plain drunk and disorderly charges before Mayor Wells. Herman Cooley of Athens pleaded guilty and was fined three dollars plus costs after earlier being found drunk on West Washington street and claiming $35 robbery. Walter Thompson, a bartender, was found dead drunk and jailed and also pled guilty.
Night riders burned the depots at Gracey Ceraline and Otter Pond in Kentucky after the Illinois Central allowed soldiers to encamp on its right of way near Cobb. The Cobb depot was protected by troops.
San Francisco July 22 tugs raced to the Amoubis wreck after a storm drove the German steamer onto the coast. High seas threaten to tear the vessel apart and it is feared nineteen people aboard may perish.
In Independence Iowa a Black Hand riot this morning left about 25 Italians shot and several reported killed amid clashes. Authorities investigated the incident and stated the violence appeared to be part of gang activity in the area.
Mr and Mrs H H Wickham and Mrs Harry O Bleness traveled to Logan in Wickham's car. They plan to spend the day there and attend the birthday anniversary of Mrs Thomas Shotwell, a relative.
A neighbor reports a single mother who insists her sons face unusually harsh conditions next door. The account notes persistent struggles and perceived challenges affecting the boys daily.
Athens county residents near and far buzz about the upcoming Athens County Fair and Races set for August 10 to 13, 1908. Secretary H H Haning and the board report extensive improvements costing hundreds of dollars, new fences, a new show track, and upgraded grounds to ensure a larger fair with more exhibitors and car racing events.
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