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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
3
The government selects Kirch er and Brown lots on West Union Street for a public building in Athens Ohio with a $17,500 payment sent to Roach and Lawrence who optioned the property. The Treasury Department issued the check for the site purchase.
Miss Louise Browne presented a varied program in the Auditorium assisted by Pittsburg violinist W. Whitney Hubner and Columbus soprano Mrs. Claire Graham Stewart. The concert opened with an abbreviated Phi Delta Theta quartet, then featured Rachmaninoff Prelude, Stewart songs, Chopin Nocturne, Schumann Novelette, Ries and Heldach songs, Grieg piano violin sonata, and a strong finale. Nevada California Oregon rail bandit pursuit noted.
Washington dispatch confirms the Athens government will occupy the West Union street site chosen from options on Kircher Brown or Harris Bingham properties. The 180 foot frontage site includes the Kircher home and part of the Brown house, with $100000 allotted for the project and $82500 left for the structure.
Mrs. Harry Kear of Oakland was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCay Tuesday. Prof. Ralph Super of Wesleyan University arrived to spend the remainder of the summer with his parents. Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Bush of Pleasanton were guests of Mr and Mrs F. W. Bush. Mrs. Sarah Graham returned from a three month visit with her sister in Scott City. Dr. E. J. Marsh of Nelsonville was the guest of Dr. John Sprague. Maude Coleman returned from a two week visit with relatives in Longbottom.
Two masked highwaymen halted a midnight stage near Likely and forced the driver and express messenger to surrender a strong box with $29,000 intended for payrolls of construction crews. The robbery appears tied to personal motives and a broader tragic context in New York City.
John Van Poset, foreman jeweler for Tiffany, was shot and seriously wounded at Ridgefield Park by a former employee Burguman, who then killed himself. Van Poset is expected to recover. The two had reportedly had trouble that led to the tragedy.
William Downey aged about 60 state farmer of Willow creek in Lodi township died this morning after months of Brights disease and related illness. He helped build the Athens county turnpike and leaves two sons Wilbur and Boose Downey. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals reversed Judge Landis in the Standard Oil case and remanded for a new trial. The $29,000,000 penalty would be wiped out many times by the Indiana corporation’s capital, prompting a severe rebuke of the lower court’s actions.
Wade Ellis III reports that Attorney General Ellis is staying at the Glencoe hotel in Mt. Auburn under an assumed name for a nervous breakdown. His condition is described as improved today.
President Roosevelt arrived in Newport after a dramatic night on Long Island Sound aboard the Mayflower from Oyster Bay. The yacht struck and sank a schooner in dense fog, but the crew were rescued and landed ashore. Roosevelt planned to attend a War College conference today.
Patrolmen Wagner and McCormick confronted a stranger who pulled a gun during a street stop. McCormick was killed and Wagner was seriously wounded. the assailant fled the scene.
Dora Z Coleman and George Szil ogyi were bound over to court after a Tuesday hearing. Squire Rose set bonds at 200 dollars each. Coleman was released on her recognizance while Szilozyi was jailed for lack of a bondsman. The couple, from Bucatel, were noted in the Messenger. Permits to wed list Adam Matzkedo 34 miner and Ludwiska Chaliacka 19, both of Jacksonville and born in Poland.
Sixty candidates were listed as successful at the Athens county teachers examinations held July 11. Elementary certificates covered one to eight years, with names including Sylvia Andrews, Grace Brooks, Blanche Phillips, and Winnifred Richmond among many others. High school certificates awarded for two to eight years went to W. L. Diehl, Theron W. Ward, Mary Starkey, and Blanche Howe.
For the first two weeks of July the Kanawha and Michigan and the Toledo and Ohio Central report increased gross earnings compared with July 1907. Hocking Valley coal trade lags but August is expected to improve and July should nearly match last year’s figures.
Lula Nolan an 18 year old of Rockland area ended her life Sunday by leaping into the Ohio River at Simpson's landing near Rockland. Her body was found this morning by Theodore Richey. Coroner R W Athey ruled death by self action. Funeral held at 4 30 pm with interment at Rockland.
Mr. F. C. Stedman of the F C Stedman Wholesale Grocery firm broke a bone in his ankle Sunday at Mt. Clemens Michigan during a rest trip. He is staying at Harper Hospital in Detroit awaiting healing before returning home.
The Arabian Nights is described as an extensive collection of tales forming part of Arabian literature. The exact title cited is The Book of the Thousand and One Nights.
The W. C. T. U. plans a mothers meeting in the Sunday school rooms at the Christian church next Thursday afternoon at 2 30. Ladies are invited to attend.
The Fairfield County Club a Summer School organization held a congenial al fresco picnic on East Hill. The event drew a large crowd and featured an ample luncheon. Guests included Gladys Joanson Hazel Stoneburner May Johnson Ota Littlejohn Lida McCullough Mame Kester Lenore Stage Nettie Kumler Amy Beery Edith Buchanan Etta Brown Belle McCandlis Grace Rowles and several couples led by P W Fattig E H Kuhn F C Landsitter John Talbot and others.
A correction notes a misprint in last week's election write-up for Dr EB C Buck of the Ohio Star ling faculty. The correct salary should read 1500 dollars instead of 15000 dollars, reflecting a first year out of college level.
Prague Bohemia hosts a grand exposition through November featuring 21 large halls and 100 smaller edifices for about 300 exhibitors. The event showcases regional industry and culture in a major display.
Nelsonville Ohio July 22 two men faced plain drunk and die orderly charges before Mayor Wells. Both were fined 3.00 and costs and released after arrangements to pay. Herman Dooley of Athens pleaded guilty after being found intoxicated on West Washington Street and claiming $35 robbed. Walter Thompson, a bartender, was found dead drunk and jailed and also pleaded guilty.
On July 22 in Hopkinsville Kentucky night riders set fire to depots at Gracey Ceraline and Otter Pond after Illinois Central allowed soldiers to camp on its right of way at Cobb. The Cobb depot was protected by soldiers.
Dailies report the German steamer Amubis wrecked off the coast with high seas pounding the vessel. Nineteen persons aboard are feared dead as rescuers rush to the scene.
In Independence a Black Hand riot erupts, with 25 Italians reportedly shot and several feared dead. Authorities report multiple injuries as the mob clashes in the streets. A tense scene unfolds across the city as emergency crews respond to the disorder.
Mr and Mrs HH Weckham and Mrs Harry O Bleness traveled to Logan in Wickham s automobile. They will spend the day there and attend the birthday anniversary of Mrs Thomas Shotwell, a relative.
A woman recalls that the boys living next door seem unusually tough and worries about their influence on her family. This perception shapes her daily routine and sense of safety.
Athens county residents anticipate the Athens County Fair and Races from August 10 to 13 1908. Secretary H H Haning and the Board of Directors tout extensive improvements including new show tracks and fencing, with auto and horse races, liberal prizes, and a train service schedule to accommodate visitors.
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