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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
1
Alvah Bawioff a fireman on No 9 was fatally injured at Marshfield Ohio when he slipped while switching a siding causing his own locomotive to run over him. He died en route to Hamden hospital at about 8 30 this morning. He was about 25 and lived with his mother at Chili cothe.
Cowpeas, as legumes, fix atmospheric nitrogen with soil bacteria enhancing soil fertility. Inoculation with field dirt or cowpea hay manure improves nodulation and nitrogen fixation within 60 to 110 days, with root and top contributions varying by soil richness. After harvest, plant rye to capture lingering fertilizer and green manure for spring plowdown. Sow five to eight quarts per acre two to three weeks after corn planting.
The text advises cultivating this crop two or three times but not when wet to avoid soil sticking and rotting. When using a drill, sow three to five pecks per acre at about one and a half inches deep. No further cultivation is needed unless rain occurs before emergence. if rain occurs, harrow lightly to break crust to ensure germination.
A tonic on durum wheat noting rising production in northern Minnesota North Dakota and semiarid states. Experts say mills lack durum grinding gear and bin needs slow handling yet exporters demand it. The grain yields 50 to 100 percent higher than older wheats with strong drought tolerance and low rust risk. Durum may become a staple for bread and macaroni.
Northern corn growers report that a small and early maturing corn variety proves a better agricultural asset than the large ear with shoe peg kernels. The latter loses quality to frost and sours in the crib, making the earlier type more reliable.
The text notes general crop responses to moisture. Small grains mature with better quality in drier years while root crops thrive in moist seasons. Semitron ileal plants such as lima beans, eggplant, pepper and tomato require both heat and moisture and prosper when these conditions are present.
Observers note that tanbark work devastates state forests and yields only a single day's wages, making it less profitable than farming. The report highlights declining livelihoods among workers as bark collection persists.
Next Sunday marks the 131st anniversary of the birth of the American flag. Citizens are urged to display colors on public buildings and homes. The flag originated with Betsy Ross and the Continental Congress adoption on June 4, 1777. It began with 18 stars and has grown to 45, with a new star for Oklahoma on the Fourth of July.
Cincinnati tenor Joseph Schenke gave a widely praised recital and performed in the oratorio Hiawatha. His pure, flexible voice spanned low and high ranges with clear enunciation. Highlights included Verdi’s Celestial Aida, Buzzi-Peccia Gloria, Bohm lieder, Stabat Mater’s Cujus Animam, and the Onaway Awake Beloved solo. The choruses and Slizey orchestra provided strong support, though the audience was smaller than merit warranted.
County commissioners set 1908 tax rates totaling 11.255 mills per dollar of valuation. Judicial fund 1.0, County fund 3.0, Bridge 2.0, Home 7.0, County debt 1.0, Road repair 2.255, Agricultural society 0.1, Infirmary 0.1, Soldiers' relief 0.5, Blind relief 0.2 mills. New blind relief levy. Children's Home up 0.2. debt fund down 1.0. infirmary up 0.1. Cooley road from Rock Riffle to Captain Stedman place approved.
Miss Lottie Wyatt was admitted to Mt Carmel Hospital in Columbus on Tuesday for medical treatment.
Mr J G Hope and Mrs Mary E Walden were summoned to McConnelsville on Sunday to visit Marian who is ill with typhoid fever.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with possible local showers tonight and Thursday and a slight cool down in the western portion.
Miss Forrest Wolfe gave a surprise Saturday evening song recital that impressed many friends. It marked her first public appearance yet she sang with artist like ease and finish, showing a sweet high soprano and notable coloratura flexibility.
Miss Louise King Walls junior class in oratory of the university will give a recital in the auditorium Thursday evening June 11 beginning at eight oclock. The program is comprehensive and will doubtlessly be heard by a large audience. The address is free.
Mrs Albert Hibbard and her infant are visiting friends in Gloucester today according to local social notes.
Nelsonville Ohio June 9 Fire Chief John Lowden reports the International Association of Fire Engineers Convention will be held in Columbus from August 25 to 28. The program promises many topics and new appliances, with expected large attendance of Ohio firemen urged to attend for valuable demonstrations and discussions.
The Hewitt house on the H. N. Hewitt farm near Jarbondale caught fire Monday afternoon while miner Ash Hewitt was at work in the mines. Neighbor Eli Mace raised the alarm and help quickly restrained the blaze, with substantial damage to the upper story and roof.
The notice promotes using the shop’s brushes and whisk brooms to keep clothes dust free at little cost. It advertises price range from 10 cents to 8 dollars.
New York June 10 James R Day chancellor of Syracuse University who attacked Roosevelt and defended trusts may resign or quit. The university board of trustees opposes him and has offered a long vacation.
The Sunnyside Needle Club will be entertained by Mrs Copeland and Mrs Bentley on Thursday afternoon at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs C M Copeland.
Oliver H. P. Belmont of Hempstead died at 6 40 in the morning after a coma since yesterday afternoon. Death followed peritonitis after an appendicitis operation. He was 71 years old and had a varied career in the navy politics journalism and banking.
Joseph Leiter and Miss Juliette Williams wed at noon in Washington at the home of the bride's parents with officiating ceremony.
Washington June 10 Senator Thos Gore of Oklahoma who received treatment at the hospital was informed by physicians that it was impossible to restore his eyesight Rev J B Lucas pastor of the M E church at Jackson stopped over last night in Athens on his way to Glouster where he will assist the society there in the erection of a new church
Mrs Worth Carscadden and her children stay with her parents in Pleasanton for the week. Miss Cora Rowley of Cheshire visits her sister Mrs. R L Bingham.
The score was 9 to 9 when the game between the Athens Tigers and Chauncey was called in the seventh to allow the local team to catch a train. Athens battery Carr and Green. Chauncey batteries Harnton and Butts. Green starred for Athens.
Athens Chapter of the Eastern Star was inspected by district inspector Mrs. Watkins of Lancaster Ohio. The meeting drew the largest attendance in the chapter’s history with the initiation of Mrs. Robert Bingham. Mrs. Watkins praised the ritual and floral work and a bouquet was presented to her by the Floral Team. The chapter ended with a social time and refreshments.
Roy Burk, once confined at home in Harmony with scarlet fever, can now go out. Mrs. Charles Semons and her young son Robert Earl of Chillicothe visit her husband’s parents on Central Avenue. H. H. Townsend of Broadwell was a business visitor in town Tuesday. Miss Emaline Thomas of Crafton Pa visiting sister Mrs. Harvey Wilson has gone to Glouster for a short visit. Mrs. Hester Blackstone travels to Columbus to stay with her daughter. D W Cornell and granddaughter of Guysville visited friends. Mrs. Conrad Josten and daughter went to Logan to visit Ele Donaldson. Jefferson Perry of Guysville was a business visitor. Mrs. Claire Carpenter spent the day in Glouster visiting relatives. Mrs. H S Siggley returned from a several days' visit with Chauncey relatives.
The ad urges using Witch Hazel Cream 10 and 25 cents from Cline's Pharmacy to avoid sunburn and tan effects this summer, presenting a simple skin care solution.
Carbondale Ohio workers plant 75 acres of trees to form a future forest in Waterloo township. Col Enderlien of Chillicothe leads efforts with $80000 in labor this season. Supt Doolittle offers a reward for tree destruction as 10000 trees yearly are planned across York and Waterloo townships using species including black walnut chestnut and catalpas.
Work began on the south bridge this morning as workmen remove the old roof. The upper structure will be torn away soon and construction to replace it will follow. Traffic won’t stop this week but early next week teams must use Herrold’s Mill road.
Permits issued to Howard W Love 24 gas worker of Glouster and Mattie B Pickering 20 of Amesville. George Starlin 29 farmer and Constance JL Coleman 20 teacher of Guysville. Richard S Donley 21 miner and Laura Bell Kelch 18 of Nelsonville. M Dudley Morgan 26 traveling salesman of Columbus and Fauntelle Clark 19 teacher of Glouster.
Township Committee meeting set for Friday June 12 at 9:00 am in Music Hall Ohio University replacing High School. Public invited. J. B. Clayton.
Prompt pickup and delivery offered for prescription meds. Customers leave prescriptions at the counter and return home to find ready orders. CLINE'S PHARMACY emphasizes fast messenger service and rapid fulfillment.
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