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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
8
Last night the Mayor’s office announced William Burke was found not guilty and cleared of involvement in the Sundcrap shooting scandal. A Messenger reporter was told Burke’s story to the Mayor absolved him from participation.
The New York Tribune notes pickpockets avoid squinting targets as a sign of disaster and believe foreign money in a stolen purse predicts much future travel, but whether with police remains unclear. It also reports bravery on the force with 25 officers volunteering for foreign language training to engage New York's cosmopolitan population.
Railway authorities in Norway decree wives travel at half price when accompanying husbands. The rule applies to couples traveling together, reflecting a gender based fare policy in the rail system.
Modern journalism notes that reporters plan to be freed from strict facts during famous trials. One editor quips that relaxing accuracy speeds writing, sparking discussion on balance between speed and precision in case reporting.
The Board of Trustees of Ohio University invites bids by June 18 1908 for materials and labor to erect and finish the South Wing of Normal College and a Gymnasium and to complete the Heating Plant. Proposals must follow plans on file with Architect Frank L Packard Columbus and Secretary J M Foster Athens. Bond equal to 50 percent required. contracts within ten days of bid opening. Blanks from architect or secretary. The university reserves right to reject any or all bids. Attest I M Foster Secretary.
The Board of Education met in Dr. McDougall’s office with members present to approve May bills totaling for janitorial services gas and supplies and enumeration outfits. A bid for the one story school building on the grounds by C E Wilkes at 321 was accepted and funds deposited. next meeting set for June.
Advertises Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure for sore throat and pain in hours claiming relief in any part.
The essay traces a long standing custom of saying a prayer after sneezing, noting origins among the Assyrians and later forms in Roman culture with Jupiter. It cites Homer and early Jewish writers and mentions spread to various tribes across history.
A fable-like dispute ends with a cat as arbitrator who awards the egg to the rat. The rat eats the egg and the cat eats the rat. The cat remains confident in arbitration while the rat distrusts it. Judee's Library.
A couple debates choosing a fiancée by coin toss. He bets on heads and a spread eagle pledge, she resists, and after a tense exchange she finally snatches a second toss and ends in an embrace. The mystery resolves with a found quarter.
The page notes Cimely Comperance and Cimely Comperance contributed to and edited by the Ohio University, detailing communications to this department.
The Toledo Blade reports a major campaigns battle between liquor advocates and anti saloon forces in Ohio. Both sides mobilize funds and volunteers ahead of a fall battle tied to Rose law and state elections. Veterans note heavy spending, organized county by county efforts, and a statewide push to win votes with parades, literature, and pressure on households.
A concise meditation notes the little mouse as a wary, multi holed creature. The text hints at its distrustful nature and its habit of not trusting life to one hole. It frames the mouse as sagacious and cautious.
A compact quotation note cites Burke on limits of forbearance and virtue, framing self assertion as necessary when restraint lapses.
A local pamphlet from the Gazette asserts Emporia and Lyon county prosper under prohibition, claiming 12 000 residents in Emporia live in wealth, with no saloon or gambling venues. It argues prohibition supports happiness, strong homes, and steady work, noting Kansas as highly prosperous and Emporia as a leading industrial town with content residents.
Many cases of astigmatism arise from reading in bed, especially by those recovering from a severe illness. The practice strains eye muscles and alters corneal curvature, producing the condition described as astigmatism.
The eight month old child of Mr and Mrs Frank Rhodes died at the family home in Luhrig on Tuesday evening. The remains were taken to Wallston this morning for interment scheduled today.
Lancaster Ohio May 29 decries a new method as youths attach a wire to a canal rail from a third rail electric road and drop the loose end to kill fish surfacing for harvest. Deputy State Game Warden Lawyer of Columbus arrests three boys in connection with the practice.
If any named persons reside in Athens township they must report at once to J. B. Clayton clerk of the Athens township board 34 North Congress street. Elma Bean Edward Lintz Walter Bobo Lutie Marshall Blanche Johnson Harvey Cone Ray Shirier Walter Jacken Amos Van Dyke Ella Hill Willie Cullums Karl Downey Faye Widson Octa Dobo John Crawford Vena Deup
Mrs Fraser visits friends in this vicinity. Carl Bingman returned from Athens seven miles home. Miss Sarah Datchelder of Wolfe's Plains spent time at home. Grace and Stella Moellier of Little Hocking visited Miss Grace Bingman. Stella Dean came home from Athens for a stay. Amanda Davis of Stewart visited her parents here. Children's day exercises planned for the afternoon of Junce 14.
The divorce suit of William Kinkead against Allen Kinkead occupied much of Monday in common pleas court. Judge Wood withheld his decision. Mary Petress was granted a decree of divorce from Henry Petress. Absence was proved. The parties are colored.
A memorial sermon will be delivered at Clark's Chapel next Sunday at the usual service hour. Afterward the soldiers' graves will be decorated with flowers. A work party meets Friday at 1 PM to prepare the cemetery. those unable to attend may send a representative.
The court awarded John F. Saurman against Lubing Coal company a judgment of 675 dollars plus 5 deduction and interest totaling 715 dollars 33 cents.
Police in Le Mans recovered a box from a dead anarchist’s room. The box, soaked in water, contained 3000 dollars in bank notes and a bank book showing 300 dollars.
An estimated $13,00,000 per year is spent by Pennsylvania on typhoid fever. The figure reflects extensive costs in medical care and lost productivity across the state.
A reflective note quotes Lowell on life as a human craft. It contrasts dull and heavy temper with bright promise when one remains true to his notions. The excerpt emphasizes personal mindset shaping daily experience.
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