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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
3
A long poetic June forecast from Ganderbone recounts the Democratic convention tension with Taft winning mock vote tallies. It blends political satire, celestial omens, and rural life, predicting Bryan and Johnson intrigue, wedding rites, commencements, and a chaotic Fourth of July.
A letter to The F. L. Preston Company in Athens Ohio extols Devoe paint, arguing it protects buildings from water and weather and lasts longer than other paints. The author emphasizes fashion, beauty, and cost efficiency, stating painting is essential to keep structures dry and lasting.
The Dominocard Co announces a hanger card urging the public to mail a 2 cent stamp to halt spitting habits. Addressed to Dominocard Co at 1807 Chouteau St Louis Mo, the card promises notice once seen and a lasting impact.
A column recollects forgotten incidents from the recent past. A college wag calls the commencement the beginment and an old taper notes Athens wore a dry grin. Streets are dry and dusty as the water wagon ends.
A Charleston man was fined $25 and sentenced to 20 days in the workhouse for three months after a drinking offense. Authorities warned that West Virginia whiskey proves powerful.
In Washington DC a woman restrained her intoxicated husband to prevent further trouble and proceeded to have the bootlegger who supplied his liquor arrested and fined one hundred dollars.
A Mes senger office chat with Bush led to a swift cow sale as he advised cows were in strong demand. The cow disappeared before the newspaper hit the streets, and Bush ended up with the animal.
The piece attacks bucket shops and their victims, denouncing false promises and urging reliance on “wheels of industry” as the true path to fortune. It ridicules empty schemes and calls for caution against speculative schemes that deliver nothing but air.
A tale from Meigs county recounts treasurer George Bradford brimming with humor and risk. He rode a crowded river division car carrying two 25 pound grips and declared one loaded with dynamite. Passengers panicked and fled as he and three friends settled in for a euchre game.
Mrs W Fr wrest and Mrs Fred Hutchinson of Athens were guests of Mrs Julia Perry at the home of Dr and Mrs B W Pickering over Sunday. Miss Jennie Theopilus left Monday for Columbus to spend the week with friends.
Mrs. A Tt Farrar was an Athens visitor Friday and called on local residents. She toured historic sites and spoke with community members about regional events and upcoming gatherings.
M. T. Walsh of Athens was in town on business Friday.
M. Davis and John Sloane of Trimble were visitors to Glourier on Friday.
Miss Ollie Gooding left Friday for Zanesville for a short visit. She spent the past week in this city with C. E. S Hers and family, and will go from Zanesville to her home in Morgan county.
Lancaster Ohio reports Congressman Albert Douglas met with the Eleventh District Republican committee. He backs a national bureau of mines and predicts passage next session. At John Mitchell's suggestion he plans a summer trip to Wales and Belgium to study mine safety practices for U.S. laws.
A Beaver Falls housewife is arraigned in a justice court after an assault on a grocer over a pound of butter. Exhibit A was presented, the judge sniffed the odor, dismissed the case, and told her to quit striking back with butter or a brick.
Mrs. B F Jackson returned Saturday from Alexandria where she spent a week with Mrs. Chadwick a close friend. There she met another guest Mrs J of Wichita Kan and Mic Bowman was also the Chadwicks guest.
Names of attendees listed include Alice Vernon Bess Hemaley Minnie Peugh Lacy Gatehall Isabell Gibson Christena Campbell Rees Richards Jena Davis Meda Bowfield Nora Kasler Mary Strubile Sylvia Andrewa.
Mrs L R Andrews spent Thursday and Friday in Athens visiting her daughter Ada and attending the high school commencement ceremonies.
Virgil Yaw of Ohio University stopped by Friday and stayed through Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs J Vv Yaw.
A. A. Campbell, member of the Jacksonville school board, was in the city Saturday on business connected with the schools.
After a long trial Sheriff War den faced an undecided jury as eleven jurors pressed for conviction while one juror held out. By two PM on the second day the panel failed to agree and court officials noted tensions over the stubborn holdout who thwarted probable justice.
Mrs. Joseph Jonas of near Der thick undergoes surgery for tubercular peritonitis at Dr. Blower’s office. Drs. Blower LeFever and Davis assisted. doctors report a very successful operation and expect temporary relief from suffering.
Rev W J Warrener of Amen Ville was calling on friends in this city last Friday, visiting several households and greeting residents.
A B Paires left Friday for Logan to handle business matters. He then proceeded to Maxahala where he conducted evangelistic services at the Methodist church Saturday evening and Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Faires and their daughter from Nelsonville spent the last of the week visiting relatives in the city. they traveled to see kin and enjoy time with family.
Mrs Alice Ellis and her children are guests of William Hamilton and his family at Sugar Creek. They will not return until the end of the week.
M. M. Bryson, clerk of the county board of examiners, assisted with the regular monthly teachers' examination in Athens last Friday and Saturday.
Mrs Henry Frieriks and two children of Nelsonville spent Saturday and Sunday with Z Z Bridge and family.
Miss Mary Starkey was the guest of Athens friends Saturday. Mrs. Andrew Rodgers returned Saturday from Corning where she stayed with her son Emmett Rodgers and his wife.
Rev Morgen Lewis of this city will deliver the address at joint memorial services of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias lodges in Chauncey next Sunday. The exercises will be held at the Church of Christ in Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs John Walsh returned Friday from Zaleski where they spent a few days with Mr and Mrs James McNamara.
Mrs William Crombin and children Russell and Hannah arrive in Repubic Pa for an extended visit with her parents, Mr and Mrs Jowlal Allen.
Mrs. H. D. Thompson returned Friday from Chillicothe where she spent a week very pleasantly with relatives.
Mrs Martha Peugh traveled to Athens on Friday to visit her daughter Mrs N K Alderman for several weeks. At over 91 she is believed to be the township’s oldest resident and consent to live beyond a century with good health and vigor.
Drury traveled to Athens on Friday to handle business engagements and meetings.
The M B church class meeting led by Miss Jennie Theophilus featured readings on Japan and a recital by Edith Jonas, with Julia Perry of Pittsburgh contributing a vocal solo. A social half hour followed with refreshments, closing prayers by Miss Theophilus. Attending members listed include Gladys Peugh, Hage Steadman, Audry Hanson, Thelma Hanson, Edith Jonas, Edith Harris, Hirlam Jackson, and Jester Norris.
Mrs Francis Pope and her daughter from Amésville were visitors here on Friday.
Mrs Clark Kinder and her young son Harry visited her sister Mrs John Frazier near Chauncey on Saturday. They were accompanied home by Mrs Catharine Jewell who had been visiting Mrs Frazier.
A. A. Geesell and son Jay, with Mrs. Anna Geasell, traveled to Baltimore to visit Rev. George Smith and family. Mr. Geesell and Jay returned Monday. Mrs. Geesell will stay several weeks.
Co. M. Palmer traveled to Athens to see his sister Stella who had spent three months in Baltimore for medical treatment and returned greatly improved in health.
Mr. Sverrett K. Hott and his young son from Dayton arrived Sunday for a visit with relatives and friends in the city.
Mrs Anna B Wirth of near Basil Iowa visits her brother J L Stahl and his family as a guest noted in local society.
The L. B. L. Girls, fourteen members, were entertained Friday afternoon by Miss Jessie Norris at her Urbancrest home. No formal program. music, games, and storytelling engaged members as they were called upon. Light refreshments followed.
Mrs T C Willadsen of Manning Town writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of severe female complaints and countless medicines. She followed the advice, took the remedy, and regained perfect health, expressing gratitude and urging others to try it.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female illness and has cured thousands troubled by displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities, backache, indigestion, dizziness or nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice addressing Lyden Mass.
The Friday afternoon basketball between Growster and Athens high schools was a tightly contested third game in the series. Athens secured the victory by 7 to 4, with both teams delivering solid play and the local girls providing strong support, leaving players barely able to speak.
To stop any pain in twenty minutes take one pink pain tablet. The tablet claims to ease congestion and lower blood pressure by drawing pain away from centers. It lists headaches neuralgia and painful periods as relieved and advertises 20 tablets for 25 cents sold by Henderson-Ordner Drug Co.
A barn and its contents on the Barnhill farm south of Bates church in Alexander township were destroyed by fire Sunday night around eight o’clock. The property belonged to Scott Tippie who had recently bought the place. Loss amount unknown but insured through B. Murphey & Son agency.
An old advertisement touts Burdock's Blood Bitters as a great system tonic and builder to improve strength appetite digestion and overall enjoyment of life. It urges use for better health and vigor.
Constable Rerick of Trimble townships conveyed Pit Popovis to Athens and Sheriff Wester took custody. Pit Popovis, a Slav, was arrested after injuring a friend with a knife during a drunken brawl. The victim was wounded in the back and in critical condition. Popovis faced the Justice and was bound over to court in 8500.
A reflective note counsels focusing on others to improve social ease. It suggests turning to books when people disappoint, implying selflessness and learning through reading as a coping strategy.
Local families hosted gatherings and birthdays with many attendees including Mr and Mrs and Miss Nellie. Community members visited Athens Albany and Winger Chapel for business and social reasons while preparations begin for Children’s Day events on June 10 and Townhouse 11. A newborn son announced for Worley West and Miss Dillogly slated to teach at Union next year.
Enthusiastic gathering at the Methodist church in Jerseyville on June 8 heard Rev. Schhehart of Lineau outline plans for forming a temperance league in the county. The crowd listened intently to the talk marking preparations for a fall temperance campaign.
Announcement lists ten new inspectors for district divisions in Ohio. Names include Kennedy of Mineral City Smith of Belmont County Amit kivs of Klee and others assigned to First through Tenth Districts across counties such as Jackson Lawrence Belmont Gallia Gallia Gallia.
New York City hosts the world's largest savings bank with over 150,010 depositors and deposits exceeding 100000.09 dollars.
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