Beefs, politics, and woman suffrage in a 19th century column
The item surveys beef packers, political scandals, and social issues including a panicky tone about the beef trust. It notes Maynard and Addicks, Smoot, Panama rumors, and a quip about a truant law for D C. It closes with Judge Ashman arguing for woman suffrage as a moral and political right with a defense of women's ballot participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashman
The
Orphans’ Court of
Philadelphia
Prominent Ohio businessmen consider Rail line to Athens
A delegation led by Frank A. Davis of The Scioto Valley Traction company visited Athens to assess extending the line from Lancaster through Hocking Valley to Athens and on to Trimble Glouster and Murray City. Davis and colleagues toured Nelsonville Logan and met local leaders at Hotel Berry to gauge public sentiment while stressing no required contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Davis
Scioto Valley Traction Company
E. R. Sharp
Scioto Valley
Lancaster
Hocking Valley
Athens
Sunday Creek
Trimble
Glouster
Murray City
Nelsonville
Davis
A. B. Vorheis
Union Savings and Trust Co
Cincinnati
George Eustis
Eustis & Co
Columbus
J. C. Hooven
Hooven Owens Reutschler Co
Hamilton
EF. R. Sharp
E. K. Stewart
W. 8S. Courtright
Harry Daugherty
H. B. Peters
Hocking
Hotel Berry
Logan
Ohio
Telegraph solicitor's departure noted in city business
Ted Sullivan, the Central Union Telephone Company solicitor, left this morning for Middletown. Dr. Pickering of Gloucester visited the city today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Sullivan
Central Union Telephone Company
Middletown
Dr. Pickering of
Glouster
Corner Stone Laying Planned for Central Avenue Church
Preparations are underway for the corner stone ceremony of the Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday June 17 at 3 p m Bishop Earl Cranston of Washington D C will lead the service with local Protestant pastors and Dr Alston Ellis of Ohio University assisting Music for the event is arranged by Central Avenue Sunday School directed by Miss Addie Bardin The new edifice will stand at Central Avenue and Clark Street and is described as a credit to the West End Athens residents are urged to attend and support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Earl Cranston
Washington, D.C
Alston Ellis
Ohio University
Central Avenue
Addie
Mad Dog Put Down After Rabid Attack on West State Street
Assistant Marshall Port killed a rabid dog on West State Street between Cemetery Street and Central Avenue Friday afternoon. The animal acted strangely and tried to bite several people before Port stopped it with two shots and three feet of yellow clay atop the carcass. no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Port
West State Street
Cemetery Street
Central Avenue
Mr. Port
Griffiths Attend Oxley Funeral in Columbus
Mr and Mrs Griffith of Columbus attend the funeral of Peter Oxley at Clark's Chapel Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Griffith
Columbus
Peter Oxley
Clark’s Chapel
Athens Methodists raise 40115 for new church
Sunday event in Athens featured Bishops Earl Cranston McCabe and Moore. Local donors headed by Poston and Morris contributed 10000 each, boosting total subscriptions to 20115 with goal to reach 45000 for a new house of worship valued around 52000 including Day property. The service celebrated with preaching and fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Methodists
Messrs. Poston
Morris
Envy
Earl Cranston
McCabe
Moore
Relics From Gone Days at Mansfield Reformatory
The Mansfield Reformatory Outlook reports on an old 1804 index to Ohio University board proceedings and antique newspapers. A 1856 Athens Messenger copy with Athens County Fair ads shows era views and political tempers including Fremont and Buchanan betting tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Ohio University
Recorder
Athens Messenger
Athens County
John C. Freemont
Freemont
Cincinnati
Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Columbus Excursion Train Schedule From Athens to Columbus
Via Hocking Valley on Sunday June 17, 1906. Train leaves Athens at 5 50 a m and returns from Columbus at 7 p m. Round trip fare is 125 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Athens
Columbus
The Texas Wonder Patent Remedy Ad
An old advertisement announces The Texas Wonder curing kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles sold by druggists or mail order at one dollar for two months. Address Dr. B W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Mo for testimonials and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Delightful Pi Beta Phi Garden Party Hosted in Mulberry Street Home
Mrs. T. R. Biddle hosted a garden party for Pi Beta Phi active chapter and alumnae at her Mulberry Street residence on Tuesday afternoon. Over forty guests enjoyed the June weather, Terpsichorean orchestra, field daisy decorations, and miniature pennant favors in Pi Beta Phi colors. Out-of-town alumnae Mrs. Fred Johnson of Columbus and Mrs. W. D. Hartinger of Middleport attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Biddle
Pi Beta Phi
Alston Ellis
Charles W. Super
James Pryor McVey
Mulberry Street
Terpsichorean
Fred Johnson
Columbus
W. D. Hartinger
Middleport
Star Bakery Installs Power Plant on Mill Street
T Littler proprietor of Star Bakery near the Flat Iron has installed a complete power outfit for mixing and kneading dough. A gas engine and dough mixer are ready for operation enabling most handwork to be eliminated. Littler, a practical baker, aims to improve bread quality and speed as he expands his already large business and produces cakes and rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Littler
Star Bakery
Mill Street
Flat Iron
Mr. Littler
Littler
Lightning Nearly Kills Local Singer Agent As Horse Is Killed
Light storm at noon Saturday shocks W H Kinkead manager for Singer Sewing Machine Co. His horse is killed by a lightning strike near the Hope farm while he seeks shelter. Kinkead recovers after witnessing the horse’s death and helps bury it. Also an ad offers a nine room house for sale at half price within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Kinkead
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Court and
Union Streets
Mr. Kinkead
Hocking
Johnson Mines
Hope Farm
L. H. Clark
Cline Building
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messenger and Herald
Messenger & Herald Printing Co
F. W. Bush
Beef Trust
Delaware
J. Edward Addicks
New York
Kansas
Burton
Junge
Osenator Smoot
Panama
Canal
Chicago
Spain
Congress
District of Columbia
Capitol
Pittsburg
John D
Rockefeller
Gument
S. V. Trac
Tion Lines
M. E
McAbe
Hiatiunon
Cranston
Messenger
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Texas
Tains
Sam Sommer
India
Eton
Our
Wonder
Standard Oil Company
Marietta
Cleveland
Toledo
Northwest
Vincent Sae Be
Outlier Spm
Sharpsburg
Amesville
Nam
Palos
Clouster
Gallipolis
Charleston
Avam Dam
Riddel P. M Seymour
Gen. San. Ger
Taylor & Shaw
Office Warren Building
Postoffice
Lawn Fete
M .E
Lewis Towell’s
Centre Avenue
Millfield
Elmer A. Dent
Hartford
Conn
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