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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
6
A historical Ohio document outlines a proposed constitutional amendment heard by the General Assembly. It details legislative reading requirements, governor assent procedures, and amendment processes, with dates noting January 1, 1909 and adoption March 26, 1906. Speaker Thompson and President Andrew L. Hannes are referenced as officials.
Fragmented OCR shows the Ohio Secretary of State certification line with partial words and dates. The text references CARMI A. THOMPSON and an attest copy dated April 28 in Columbus, with garbled surrounding phrases.
Constitutional amendments proposed by the General Assembly are certified for voters. The document details Amendment 16 on taxation and exemptions to read with changes, and Amendment to Section 25 of Article III amending sessions and terms. Certification by the Secretary of State attests to the exact wording and adoption dates in 1908 and 1900s, with signatures from Speaker and Senate President.
Examinations will be held on the third Saturday in April and on the second Saturday in May as explained by Aaron Grady, Clerk. The note confirms the monthly schedule for teacher certification gatherings and official timing.
Mrs. W. W. Wallace attended commencement exercises in Corning Tuesday evening. Dr. W. A. Pride and F. D. McCarty left for Buckeye Lake Wednesday evening for a few days outing. They will spend most of their time at Avondale fishing. Mrs. Clifford Kern of Middleport arrived Wednesday for a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mason.
A young son of Mr and Mrs Henry Prooks fell from a porch at their home Tuesday evening. He cut his right leg on broken crockery, sustaining a deep gash. Dr J G Blower treated the wound and required four stitches.
Mrs Thomas Noon and her infant arrived home from Nelsonville on Wednesday. They had stayed at the home of Mrs Noons parents Mr and Mrs B P Booth in the city. Mrs Booth accompanied them home for a few days visit.
Civil Engineer J. A. Rienarde and his brother C. L. Richards work on street improvements as the council proposes paving and establishing grade lines. Mr. Richards expects completion by the end of next week.
Mr F W Fenneken and his son Voile were visitors in Nelwonville on Tuesday, stopping by local spots and meeting residents during a brief trip.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs John G Mavin died Monday and was buried in the city cemetery on Tuesday. Undertaker G C Faweu had charge of the funeral.
Mrs James Williams of A 4 has spent a few days at her parents home. Mrs C A Vernon departed Wednesday for Amesville to visit her grandmother. Mrs Albert Brooks remains listed among local residents.
Otis Vernon was struck by a large block of trigk that fell from the second story at the Andrews building on Front Street. He suffered a four inch facial head gash and a fractured skull, received treatment from Dr. J. G. Blower, and was moved home where he is reported improving but not yet able to work for several days.
C L Eddy and his crew prepare to move the old Kientz Building to a lot near the brick plant owned by Mr Kientz. George Fengel of Athens holds the contract for a two story brick building with pressed brick front and two business rooms, one on each floor, plus a freight elevator to serve the second floor.
Mrs. J. A. Richards is spending this week in Shawnee visiting relatives. Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Crawford are spending a few days in Columbus and left for the city Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Des Antle and children attended the funeral of Mrs. J L Howard at Concord Church Wednesday at 10 30 am. Interment followed at Concord Cemetery. A Millfield resident, she died Sunday in Grant Hospital Columbus after a cancer operation. She was 62.
Clark Kinder, a mine carpenter at 256, was slightly injured Monday morning while at work in the mine. He was caught and squeezed by a piece of the bed and brought to his home in a buggy by J. B. Jones, a teacher. His injuries were not serious.
Dr and Mrs A J Crawford were called to New Struttsville Tuesday by the serious illness of the doctor s mother. They returned her Thursday morning.
Citizens are urged to close shops for part of May and observe Decoration Day next Saturday. The town names Glouwster Bank and First National Bank as to be closed for the event. Residents are asked to decorate buildings with national colors and assist in memorial exercises to honor local soldiers who served the country.
The Knights of Pythias plan a memorial program on Sunday June 7 starting 10 a.m. at Castle Hall Glouster lodge 336 then to the Methodist church for a dedicatory address by Rev B F Jackson. After a 1 p.m. reunion at Castle Hall they will march to the city cemetery to decorate graves with flowers and close with services at Castle Hall.
Mrs. Leonard Petty visits Frost for a few days with relatives while Mrs. Ray Price heads to Guysville for a week with her parents. Columbus trips for Joseph Richards. the Eamett Johnson family and Miss Laura Johnson arrive from Sherrodeville for a week with the Dowegans. Atta McAfoose returns from Pennsylvania. Julia Perry of Pittsburgh visits her Ryder Pickering parents. The I. B. S. Girls host a Grove picnic with fifteen members and packed lunches. George F. Parick travels to Waverly after news of his mother’s cancer. Mary McKee returns from Mineral after visiting O. D. Eddy and M. D. Shell families. W. A. Carpenter from Athens attends to business. Nick Bailey and family return to Crockerstown after visiting John McGlone. Tom Harris sustains a mine accident, injuring his ankle after riding a mine car out of the mine. William Clarr departs for Childwater Michigan to spend the summer on his lakefront property. Kate Waleh of the Bk hotel in Athens visits her parents for a few days.
Mrs John Walsh and W R Wilson of Athens were in town on business last Thursday. Millie McGovern, claim agent for Ohio Central Lines, visited Thursday. K B E Peddicord spent Tuesday and Wednesday at Bethany West Virginia to enter Bethany College for fall and winter terms. M L Dulaney of Calvary on a business visit Thursday. Mrs R D Townsend left Thursday for relatives in Meretta and Williams Town West Virginia. Mrs Mateem Pennan spent Thursday in Corning with friends. Miss Emma Board of Columbus visits Mrs Adaline Matthews at Republic Avenue who is seriously ill.
Fifty five members attended the Ladies' Guild meeting at Mrs Lena Campbell's home last Friday. The program included songs scripture lesson on John Bunyan, a piano solo, and a farce titled Mrs Kell y's House Party. Receipts totaled 665 dollars. next meeting June 12 at Mrs WH Duncan's home.
A historic night saw the city unveil its new jail with Marsha Fischer arresting the first prisoner in the Bastite. Williams from Gloucester, among a railcar group just released from jail, faced complications as he struggled to board a train and was detained by Marshal Fischer.
Williams vowed to remain famous and was freed after his friends arranged bail of 6.60 with Maron Gormley. He then gave a check for the balance and left with a Jacksonville contact to avoid the officials. The episode centered on securing his release and questions of who deserved honors in the matter.
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop Night Cure as soothing antiseptic suppositories for women weaknesses. It claims the Bok No 4 Por Women provides hints and offers free mail order inquiries to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin. The Henderson-Crider Drug Co sells the product.
Mrs John De Wolf and son Frank of Past Liverpool visit friends in Coolville. Bethel Ridge resident Mrs Sarah Smith dies at sister Mrs Pratt Humphreys home Friday morning. Edwin Snyder and wife of Columbus visit relatives here. Children’s day planned at the Methodist church Sunday evening June 7. Miss Cora Higley of Topeka Kansas visiting with her parents here.
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine praises Dr King’s New Discovery as a reliable throat and lung remedy used for forty years. He calls it a preventive of pneumonia and a healer of weak lungs and notes it is sold at McKee’s Drug Store with trial bottles free.
Local coal operators load scattered boats for lake trade but hold steady, awaiting the Lake Carriers association meeting on June 1. A scheme may be agreed to spark ore movement from the head of the lakes, with ore cargoes already moving and coal shipments to Lake Michigan and Lake Superior docks beginning soon. Analysts expect ore movement to be under way by July 1.
Logan man T. M. McKey buys The Valley Register after S B Tutifs sale, Nelsonville Republicans back the new owner. The Register plant burned January 9 and has published from the Logan Journal Gazet office since. A new complete plant will be installed in Nelsonville with local Republican associates.
On Peroration Day in the early morning James A. Miller, the only navy man in Athens, walked to the bridge near the old Stewart mill and cast flowers between the waters of the Horking River. He spoke of farewell to shipmates and honored those fallen in defense of the Union. The speech praised brave deeds remembered by a few faithful friends who stood by them. The lines recalled eternal rest, independence, and the fallen marching on in glory.
An advertisement claims Dean's Ointment stops eczema from spreading and relieves itching permanently. It urges readers to buy at any drug store.
Nelsonville Ohio June 2 Pursuant to a shooting and robbery near the Old Hocking mine last fall Matt Tolliver of New Florencewood was arrested on Pickett's charge. Tolliver pleaded to be bound over to the next grand jury after a brief hearing. No testimony tied him to the crime and officers noted his dire financial straits and lack of shoes for his family.
A home remedy claims rapid cure for all forms of piles using 6 drops Carbotic acid 1 dram Zotan and 1 2 oz Zine Oint ment mixed by a druggist. Apply night and morning for a prompt cure.
It was once believed melted snow yielded pure water but research shows snow absorbs atmospheric impurities as it falls, contaminating the snow water with various substances.
In Paris shoplifting has become a fine art and Watch cases have grown complex. Shopkeepers now employ women detectives to guard stock, converting every major house into a source of paid surveillance.
A trolley struck a heavily laden milk cart sending cans spraying across the street. A growing crowd watches as a stout woman obstructs view while a man laments the waste, and she retorts to mind his business.
A brief reflection on daily small acts of kindness and civility shaping character more than grand talents. It stresses the lasting value of courteous habits in everyday life and community relations.
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