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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
1
Attorney W E Peters announced this afternoon that the new government building will be placed on West Union Street, choosing between two sites valued at $17 500. One option is the Kircher and Brown property, the other Betty Harris and Surgess Bingham. A decision was imminent with a preference favoring the Kircher site and potential rail line extensions noted.
Mrs Harriet Fisher of Trenton New Jersey once a society woman and women’s club member became a manufacturer of anvils and the sole woman delegate to the National Manufacturers Association which met in New York. She supplied anvils for the Panama Canal project. James Van Cleave president of the association spoke at the thirteenth annual banquet in New York criticizing broad business conditions.
Twenty two active members and alumnae were initiated into Alpha Gamma Delta at Syracuse University. The Zeta chapter will follow the Epsilon chapter at Kentucky University and a De Pauw installation is planned. Members listed include Mrs Helen Reinherr Copeland and Miss Margaret Edith Jones among others. The ceremony took place at G H Junod’s East State street home and the chapter hall installation followed.
May 29 Lawrence Loud 20 miner and Ethel Preston 18 of Buchtel with parents consent. May 29 John Schenz 27 bartender and Dora House 25 of Buchtel. May 30 G W Johnson 37 railroad agent Trimble and Ruth James 28 of Millfield. George Perry 19 miner Marshfield and Luella Hysel 18 of Marshfield. Father of groom secured license. Charles Kendall 25 clerk and Sylvia Norris 17 of Gloucester. William Norris father of the bride secured license. Edward Goins 34 miner and Ollie Hill 22 of Sharpburg.
Mrs. J. M. Goooley and her daughter Myrtle from Columbus were guests of friends and relatives in the area this Sunday, enjoying the hospitality and local company.
Decoration Day services were observed at Pleasanton and Bates churches. About thirty veterans attended Pleasanton and twenty at Bates. Probate Judge Lynch and County Treasurer Woodworth spoke at Pleasanton. Rev. M. M. Gamble spoke at Bates. Graves of twenty old veterans were decorated, including Henry Dickson and Captain Mahlon Briggs of Gettysburg. Several Athens residents attended both services.
The county organization of the Anti-Saloon League launches its campaign next Sunday afternoon. Rev. F. M. Swinehart will travel to Jerseyville to deliver a temperance address and organize a township anti-saloon league.
In the annual salary readjustment local postmasters gains include Athens from 2509 to 600, Crooksville 1600 to 1700, Wogan 2100 to 2000, McArthur 1200 to 1200, Nelsonville 1900 to 2000, New Lexington 1700 to 1800, Shawnee 1200 to 1300.
William E. Peters sues Alice P Roach Harry M Roach Susan Ellen Putnam and Mame M Peters in a partition action Peters claims ownership of five of Susan A Putnam’s heirs shares and seeks his interest set off in severalty with remaining two sevenths held by Roach and Susan Bila Putnam
The New York World solicits national opinion on Taft’s Grant tomb remark claiming Grant resigned in 1854 due to drink. General Grosvenor of Athens Ohio disputes the harsh reading and says Taft’s words praised Grant and should not offend his supporters.
The Tulsa Commercial Club thanks Athens Mayor Hedges for the cordial reception during a northern and eastern tour. The letter notes the public spirited energy of Athens residents and expresses hope to return the hospitality in Tulsa. Dated May 30, 1908, from E. Covey, secretary.
D W Wianke was brought to Athens from Chauncey and placed in the county jail after Rosa Preston swore out an oath accusing him of obscene language and threats to harm her. He was bound over to court in 300 dollars but could not furnish the bond.
The blind relief commission has about thirty applications for assistance, with more expected. Sixteen requests have been granted and five rejected, and more applicants await word on funding.
Rev. C. B. Mackenzie of Zanesville, former Columbus archdeacon, conducted the first mission services at the college chapel and will preach again tonight at 7 30. Tomorrow and subsequent evenings Ven. J. H. Dodshow will preside with special services planned for Sunday with notices forthcoming.
The Central Avenue M E church will hold a social Friday evening on June 6. parishioners are invited to join for fellowship and refreshments at the church hall in the evening.
In Nelsonville Ohio three men Turnkey Davenport white and Ilwaac Parsons and Lark Greer were found to have used dynamite in the Hocking River killing bass and other fish The offenders Davenport and Parsons were arrested and pleaded guilty Greer was later captured and pleaded guilty A $50 fine plus costs was imposed on each with jail until fines are paid The law now sets a maximum $200 for such offenses
Jane 2 James W. Jones aged 22 a miner and Miss Annie Craney aged 18 both of Glouster win Fred A Boss aged 25 a miner and Abbie Barrows aged 23 both of Nelsonville are named in a short marriage notice.
The Nelsonville public schools held their third annual eighth grade commencement in the city on Monday. Superintendent Grady presented diplomas to a class of eighty one pupils.
Nelsonville Jef 3 Pat Naush ton and Howard Walden of Athens are held in connection with a watch theft. Pat stole the watch and Walden, who owns it, is being held as a witness. Several boys saw the theft Sunday afternoon. The preliminary will be held Friday morning.
The newspaper reports a misadjusted linotype machine hampers composition. Valu able news was omitted Tuesday and again today. The paper pledges to do its best and inform readers of the situation until the machine is fixed.
Nelsonville Ohio June 3 The York Township Taxpayers Association met at the Rosser building with large attendance. President George Johnson opened the session as nominating committees reported Hud Price for Vice President and elected. Directors named include Frank Tedrow Jesse White Stimpson Wallett M A Krelg Sam Bocktey Martin Oblinger W J Hayt Samuel Preston Eph Stratton Alec Moore and Hiram Howe. Committees for treasurer and ward precinct solicitations were listed, next meeting set for Monday evening with a special session planned.
Organizers of the annual Athens high school alumni association banquet urge prompt ticket purchases for Friday evening attendance. Many have signified their plans, and organizers seek a headcount to estimate service needs for what promises to be a highly enjoyable event of the school year.
The Ladies Aid society of the Christian church will hold their regular monthly meeting in the church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Miss Audrey Donaldson and Mr. James Ruston were married in Covington Kentucky on Saturday. The bride, popular at the First National Bank where she works, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Donaldson. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ruston of Franklin Avenue, works at the brick plant office. They will reside at Campbell Dock.
Des Moines Iowa June 3 At noon today both Cummins and Allison claim the Republican endorsement for the U S Senatorship. The official count may be necessary to decide the contest.
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