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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
The Twice-A-Week Messenger publishes Tuesdays and Fridays and mails to any county address for one dollar per year in advance. Subscriptions are discontinued promptly at expiration. Entered as second class matter January 30, 1909 at Athens Ohio Post Office under the Act of March 3, 1879.
Inspector Graham of the postal service helps uncover a missing fifty dollar registered letter at Chestnut Grove. Miss Bessie Jordan, the young postmistress, confesses a yearlong secret romance with a local suitor Henry Williams who took the letter to fund their marriage. The inspector resolves the case, restores the funds, and plans a transfer away from the route.
Fifty years ago on Sunday June 5 1859 a heavy hoarfrost covered the earth and frost cut corn a foot high destroying vegetation. Older residents recall the severe frost that morning and farmers lamented crop losses.
Locals in Algonac anticipate a boost as the Messenger excursion gains momentum making the town a notable stop outside the state. By August, Athens countians may know the area for the event and its impact on local plans.
Dr. Fordyce plans improved paved walks for daily exercise and easier farm traffic at the State Hospital. He also hints at moving tubercular patient cottages from the low ground to higher ground northwest of the main buildings, arguing the current site endangers patient health.
In discussion with Judge Lynch the Juvenile Delinquent Law and the Athens juvenile court were explained. The court can handle disorderly school age children with complaints from officials and looks into home influence. The aim is reform and protection with private, nonpublic proceedings and no criminal records. The piece ends questioning who is entitled to offices if not capable candidates.
Count von Bernstorff, German ambassador, in New York for an honorary LL.D. at Columbia University, dismisses war rumors between England and Germany. He says there is no misunderstanding or hostility between governments and notes friendly rivalry between peoples. He defends German aeronautical progress and denies plans for secret air fleets.
The Zeppelin airship arrived at Friedrichshafen after a staged flight from Coephingen and descended to the floating shed on Lake Constance. Damages from Sunday and Monday’s flight will be repaired on site.
In Sacramento on June 4 Governor Gillett ordered four state militia companies to respond after 600 lumber workers struck in McCloud broke into the light and power plant, forcing firmen and engineers to quit. Colonel Bradbury reported the town without light or fire protection and leaders unable to curb the strikers.
Justice Stein returned indictments against Louis H. Case of Cameron Currie & Company for embezzlement and conspiracy. Among the firm’s employees charged with conspiracy are William Rowley William Strizki Fred T. Dolson Ernest Kraetke Robert L. Edwards and Herbert D. Page.
Walter W., a fast gelding owned by H. Shattuck, Reese Wizzard, and Thomas Logan, sold to Ed F. Geers for $5,000. A Memphis tryout last week produced a mile in 2:06 14, with expectations of two minutes for the distance soon. Two years ago a half mile in 58 seconds was recorded. the horse is described as one of the prettiest in the region.
A spirited gathering at the Mission featured Pres. Thomas Henderson delivering a forceful sermon on Luke 18 1 urging constant prayer and reliance on God. Rev Stewart echoed the message highlighting the value of private devotion and the enduring impact of old-time revival services.
Probate Judge Lynch Jr. J. L. Henry served as medical examiner in the commitment of a young woman from Floodwood to the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics at Gindlpolis. The notice notes the commissions by the probate court and the facility involved.
Washington June 3 beginning today the senate will hold day and evening sessions totaling ten hours to consider the tariff revision. Senator Bacon and allies protest limits on dilatory motions while LaFollette blasts pledges and a Dingley comparison. Gore cites dividends of New England mills to argue high profits under the pending bill. Edith McMillin, Ohio University freshman, wins one of ten medals for an essay on the American Revolution.
Mrs. Rachel Carlton Buck died Sunday at her home near The Garden in Lodi township. She was the daughter of the late John Carlton who came to Athens county from New Hampshire in the thirties. Surviving are four children Charles Buck James Crawford Mrs Chas Cohen and John Puck Jr and a half brother Dr Er L Carlton. funeral held Tuesday morning. She was a faithful member of the M K E church and esteemed by many friends.
Mrs. E Marieson underwent an operation Wednesday at Mount Carmel hospital in Columbus. She rallied nicely and a speedy recovery is hoped for. Her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Baker of this city and her husband were with her at the hospital. Mr Baker returned to Athens last evening.
In Omaha on June 3 G W Wood T W Torgenson and James Gordon were bound over to the grand jury and each held on twenty five thousand dollars bond to face charges of holding up the Overland Limited mail car on May 22. Judge W H Munger presided in the U S district court. Twenty two witnesses testified with varying certainty that the defendants matched the robbers.
Machinists on the Baltimore and Ohio system appear poised to strike within 24 hours with 12 to 14 shops affected. The Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern is not expected to be involved, while blacksmiths and boilermakers may join if their interests align.
At St Pauls Lutheran church the forty fourth biennial general synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church in the United States began sessions. Rev 8 W Owen D D LL D of Hagerstown Md preached the synodical sermon before about 250 delegates.
Columbus Ohio May 31 Gov Harmon sends a cipher to state institute superintendents asking for invoices of apparatus and other worn property no longer useful and slated for Adjutant General Charles Weybrecht. The aim is economy and reuse rather than sale as junk. Weybrecht will retain the items and report to the administration officers of the institutions.
Widespread social visits and health notes fill the page with Kinship ties and community events. Visitors include Mr and Mrs James Dixon of Al ens and Mrs Wells of Missouri visiting Harve Nic and Samantha Lowry. Mrs Lina Ransbottom of Colum visited her parents John and ... The page notes upcoming Children's Day on June 5th and invites the public. Pearl Schloss remains ill while Miss Geldie Robison and Miss Inez Brow visit relatives.
Athens public schools close for a three month summer break. The high school commencement will end the term as exams were completed yesterday with pupils set to report Friday for their final grades.
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