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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
3
Mayor Day urges public cooperation for municipal cleanliness noting the season and conditions are worst now. He calls for burning light debris, teachers to mobilize pupils to collect papers, households to place cans at lot ends for pickup, and haulers to use tight wagon boxes with residents learning street ordinances. The health board will provide further information.
The Athens High School commencement program outlines Class Day events on June 6 and a full commencement on June 10 at the university auditorium. It lists numerous theses, orations, choruses, a debate on railroads, diplomas, and a baccalaureate sermon, with additional notes on post-ceremony activities and a Kennedy cough syrup advertisement inserted at the end.
Latrobe June 2 1967 Editor Messenger letter argues farmers should elect road supervisors under the old system to tax work locally. criticizes the new law for road maintenance yields, dragging roads, grading, and doubts any farmer benefit. calls for opposing views from readers.
The Athens County Sunday School convention convened in the Preststeian church amid songs led by Fred Feinsterwald and devotional sessions under Rev W A Boden. Dr Joseph Clark addressed revival efforts in Sunday School work and emphasized Bible teaching, adult study, and expansion to new regions. A notable lecture by Dr Clark on the Life of Teaching followed Emerson’s idea that behind teaching stands the teacher. The program featured solos by a Miss Mastings daughter, and talks by Timothy Standby on State Work. Separately, an article extols self care with Chamberlain remedies as affordable household medicines priced at 1.25 for five preparations sold by local druggists.
Miss Freda Meighen entertained several friends Saturday afternoon for her tenth birthday. The gathering included games and a three course luncheon. Gifts were exchanged and all left describing the event as a good time with attendees Nelle Brooks Gladys Brooks Marie Ginnan Freda Guess Ruth Baker Sarah Riley Emma Wall Lydia Ford Audre Meighen Blanche Ford and Master Ralph Watkins.
About forty children completed the graded Bible course transferring from Primary to Junior with diplomas. They recited Bible divisions, books, and quotes, added halves to the cradle roll, and offered for foreign missions. Miss Lillie Faris steered the effort with Miss Nellie Alderman and church youth assisting. A letter from Henrietta, Pa, touts Electric Bitters as curing a five year eczema in a child, praising the tonic as a blood medicine and builder with a McKee’s Drug Store guarantee.
Frost reports local visits and sick list while Athens and Marietta guests are noted. Teachers’ exams in Marietta attract attendees. Memorial sermon at Universalist church on May 26. Decoration Day observed at Baptist and Centennial churches with flags. Interment for James Russell, age 78, at Carthage Presbyterian on June 2.
Watson Hill, 26, miner of Carbondale, to wed Misa Iva Whitlatch, 23, of Marshfield. Earnest L. Rizer, 23, miner, to wed Bessie Geer, 25, of Nelsonville. James J. McNamara, 35, station agent at Zaleski, to wed Miss Mary E. Walsh, 26, of Gloucester.
Aaron Turner died at his son in law Edward Banks home on Sunday morning of heart disease at age 55. He leaves three sons and three daughters Irén OL Lunrigg Al en and Finnest of this city Mrs Edward Banks Mrs W B Gardner and Bessie Turner also of this city. Funeral from Edward Banks residence Tuesday conducted by Rev L G Matheny of Nelsonville with interment in Union Street Cemetery.
Hon. E. J. Jones of Athens has submitted an application to the State Forestry Representative requesting forty thousand trees to be planted next spring. He also seeks extensive wood lot improvement on his Athens county farm. HSrints Marnten
Mrs. George H. Harper died at her West Union street home Sunday night after months of suffering from kidney trouble and glaucoma. In her 61st year she leaves her husband two sons Frank and a daughter Mrs Ray Richie. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 1 20 PM at the Christian church with Rev W H Boren officiating. Interment in Union street cemetery.
One hundred dollar reward offer for incurable catarrh claims. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorses the firm’s honesty and solvency. Walding Kinhan Marvin pledge. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available, price per bottle, sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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