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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
6
The piece notes Governor Pattison's death and lauds his honest, businesslike administration. Lieutenant Governor Harris expected to assume office with a conservative, honest approach. It mentions the Senate Smoot dispute and the 1920s wave of women voters reacting to the investigation. It also previews automobile innovations and a portable bail bond device for motorists.
Bondsmen compel deed of trust placing all Hickman and wife's property under W. M. Kurtz as trustee. Hickman remains as store agent, accounts to trustee, while Kurtz expects assets will cover the $23,750 judgment and allow keeping Hickman's home for his old age.
Governor John M. Pattison died at 4 20 p m at his Milford country home after a long illness. He had survived his inauguration but failed to recover, and his passing prompted official condolences as officials from the Supreme Court and Legislature prepared to attend his funeral. His body was to be laid to rest Thursday at 2 p m on a hillside near his home following services at a Methodist church.
Columbus Ohio June 16 all of Columbus was shocked by the death of Governor John M Pattison the public figures and officials prepared for funeral attendance in Milford while the state supreme court and officers would go in body. Secretary Laylin and State Auditor Guilbert consulted with Attorney General Ellis and Speaker Thompson as the legislature debated funeral plans.
John M Pattison, born on a Clermont county farm, rose from a farmer’s boy to soldier lawyer and successful businessman. He led Union Central Life, expanding assets from about 1 million to over 50 million, then won the governorship in 1906 amid health strain. He also served in the state senate and supported temperance laws.
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Neighbor Bower reports to Mayor Day that Swift & Co. waste was burned near the river rather than buried. A dispute with the Board of Health followed as Bower accused partiality while acknowledging general nuisance issues persist despite abatements.
The article notes that some residents fail to abate health nuisances even after notice. It highlights the need for immediate corrective action and mentions a Board of Health move to enforce compliance to make neglectful citizens sit up and take notice.
Sam Somer returns from Waterloo Iowa after attending the marriage of Morris Half son of Isaac Half to Miss Caroline Beatrice Israel a society lady of Waterloo. Guests from Pittsburg and Chicago join in the celebration as posters proclaim Just Married and the Half family jokes about six halves or three Half and Halfs amid wedding festivities.
We present arguments praising beer as a nutritious food beverage. Endorsements from Phoebe Cousins Northwestern University figures and a veteran officer spotlight beer as a temperance substitute. Pabst Beer is described as eight day malt aged, with pure water and three and a half percent alcohol, positioned as healthful and ideal.
Sworn statement notes manufacturers claim protection from opiates in Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
A well improved 103 acre farm 28 miles from Columbus and 2 miles from the county seat in a town of 8000. Level land and a nice home on a good road. Will be sold cheap if sold soon. Enquire of Chas Lamb Baltimore Ohio.
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