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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
12
A collage of clippings mentions the Jones family from Carbon Hill Jackson County, notes on editors and newspapers, San Francisco earthquakes, Taft politics in Ohio, Coolville road law debate, and reflections on law, order, and charity from various editorials and sources. Names include Consul D. W. Williams and Athens leaders, with scattered observations on civic issues and virtue.
The city’s administration faced a public dispute as Mayor Day suspended Officer Van Horn and demanded his badge. Van Horn denied the action, claiming appointment was confirmed by council, while council minutes show unanimous confirmation on February 7, 1907. The row left both men on duty, with no agreement.
Boise June 5 Harry Orchard the state’s principal witness in the Haywood Steunenberg trial confessed to 19 murders across Colorado Idaho and elsewhere. He claimed the killings were suggested paid and approved by Western Federation of Miners leaders and detailed bombings dynamite and shootings from Cripple Creek to Denver, with defense objections and court limits on details.
A Presbyterian assembly promotes tithing as a rule for church members. The piece argues that true charity yields inner reward regardless of how much of the gift reaches the intended cause. It emphasizes sacrifice, self denial, and the positive reflex effect on the giver.
Mrs J T Diltz entertained the U C D club at her home on Wednesday afternoon with most members present. Guest L K Andy of Columbus attended. Light refreshments were served and the club will meet with Mrs Addison Edgar on June 21.
Six prominent Cripple Creek residents travel to Boise to testify in the Haywood cases. The delegation includes A. E. Carlton president of the First National Bank Austin S. Holman of the Western Investment Company L. A. Arnold secretary of the Mine Owners' Association Major H. A. Naylor ex city marshal of Victor and D. C. Scott.
In Portland on June 6 indictments were returned in the United States district court against 180 furniture dealers across Oregon Washington Idaho and California for alleged Sherman act violations. The list covers every manufacturer and jobber in the states named and a large number of retail dealers.
Otto Moore aged about 25 was arrested and arraigned before Squire Logan on assault and battery against his 17 year old sister Clara Moore. The incident occurred May 12 near the Plains beyond the church at Factory as a churchgoing crowd returned home. Moore pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury in $100.
About thirty five guests gathered at ex commissioner James Campbell’s farm east of Glouster to witness Miss Mae Campbell wed Charles F Hyde a leading local farmer. Rev W H Boden of Athens Christian church officiated as Adair played the wedding march and guests shared a supper in a decorated dining room.
This morning Judge Wood presided as several cases were partially disposed of and others set for trial. In Ballard v Jennings an order to add new parties was granted. Ohio v Board of County Commissioners left for Winfield Scott to file an answer by June 8. Baker v McHarg records notices of appeal by plaintiff and relatives, with a $200 bond. Kentner v Feicher appointed guardian ad litem for minor children. Divorces Hill v Hill and Uttles v Settles, plus Athens County Treasurer v Carpenter, set for June 13.
NEW CASES FILED against George W. Snyder Rebecca Snyder and the White Sewing Machine company in a foreclosure action. Another suit names Cecillia W Jennings and Marie W Jennings in a separate case filed by Charles H Owings.
Mrs. Fred L. Preston and Mrs. Byron Wolf hosted a large Wednesday card party at East Union Street with about fifty guests. Pedro and flinch were played. pink and white decorations with pink carnations and sweet peas set a festive scene. Out of town participants included Mrs. T. J. Davis of Cincinnati and Mrs. S. D. Preston of Nelsonville. A second board party is planned for this afternoon with about fifty more guests invited.
A hearts party hosted by Miss Florence Clayton and Miss Frieda Coultrap honored bride-elect Miss Rosa Minear. Guests greeted by Mary Helen Pickering Dailey. decorations featured red hearts and white roses, hand-painted heart score cards. Each guest received a rice-filled heart basket favor. a buffet luncheon followed.
Permits to wed issued for W E Baughman a 44 year old farmer of Albany and Lulu Clendenin 31 a school teacher of Athens. Also James A Tipple 29 farmer and Lurilla McLain 19 of Athens. Herbert Pyles 22 drayman and Ira Dowler 32 of Nelsonville.
Mrs Mary Ahroenbeck traveled from Columbus on Wednesday to attend the funeral service for Mrs George Harper.
The Day-Van Horn case advances with Mayor asserting power to suspend and place Van Horn on leave. Van Horn refuses to surrender his badge, claiming council action will determine his status. He says he will stay on duty with backing from some council members despite the formal suspension. Ann’s age is not provided in the readable text.
At the home of the bride's parents on Tuesday evening June 4 nine o'clock Mr Worley E Baughman and Miss Lulu Clendenin were quietly married by Rev F M Moore pastor of the Presbyterian church at Albany. Mr Baughman is a prominent farmer and stock dealer of Leetownship. Mrs Baughman is the accomplished daughter of Mr and Mrs William Clendenin and has been a progressive teacher in the county, with roles in Albany and Hamden public schools.
Mrs Joe Russell entertained many children at her East Union Street home on Wednesday evening in honor of her daughter Miss Sadie. The event featured music and games followed by a dainty luncheon. Attending were Masters Edward Logan Arlie Bobo Lloyd Daily James Laverty Porter Sutton Present Tewksberry Denver Russell Miss Habel Hoak Freida Burke Dave Russell Lena Fourth Beatrice Fenzel Avra Hall Sylvia Smith Viola Foutch Edith Roach Irene Secoy Sadie Russell.
Cacti Soap is not derived from packing-house refuse and contains no animal fat. It is produced in a clean factory from pure vegetable oils, safe for toilet bath and shampoo. A cake is available from Henderson-Crider Drug Co. and lathers better than competitors, recommended to trade customers.
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