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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
1
Atheneans celebrate a week of banquets sermons and addresses as Dr Super elected president and Sylvester McVay and Miss Kellogg fill vacancies. Alumni and trustees attend dinners and receptions while graduates prepare for commencement. The event draws wide civic attention and marks vital growth of the university since 1804.
El Neta Pri Disher reports that about forty people gathered at Kotel Merry Saturday noon for the Pi Beta Phi dinner marking the initial social function of the commencement season at Hotel Berry.
The college auditorium hosts a Saturday concert by the Oma University music department. Notable performers include Miss Blanche Randall, Mr. Don C. Cable, Miss Majorie Allom, Mr. Newman Bennetts, Miss Nellie Roach Becker, and Miss Sylvia Fones Campana. The program features Wagner, Delibes, Massenet, Rubinstein, and Chaminade among others, with praise for Miss Lulu King’s direction and the ensemble’s artistry.
A Sunday morning audience at the university auditorium heard Dr Charles W Super dean deliver the baccalaureate address on Democracy and Destiny. He noted the talk would be the last Athens baccalaureate this century and spoke of nations shaping their own fate through choices.
The text argues that many governments are controlled by a class and democracy remains experimental. It credits the English speaking world with rapid expansion and links it to democratic political institutions. Dr Super spoke for fifty minutes and Dr Gullett's benediction concluded the exercises.
Rev. Cc. W. Gullette of Dayron delivered the regular annual sermon at the Methodist church to a full house. The address urged personal responsibility and daily habits as the architect of fortune, with prayers by Rev. Maddox and scripture read by Gullette. The college choir and participants accompanied the service, ending with Gullette’s closing remarks.
Active members of Delta Tau Delta and their ladies enjoyed a Monday outing from Athens to Lakeside. The group traveled by special car, spent the day boating and feasting, and returned amid songs under the moonlight carrying pleasant memories. Ladies listed include Lovell Harris Scott O Bleness Nease Biddison Roach Wood UHom Carpenter and Birs Mickle.
The Monday night declamation contest at the auditorium pleased audiences during the commencement exercises. True college spirit prevailed among contestants and friendly relations marked the event. The elocutionary department has made commendable strides in recent years.
An audience applauded a college elocution program directed by Miss Catherine Findley. Performances included piano duets and readings by multiple students. Judges were Rev A J Rank, Hon W E Bundy, and Judge H W Coulcrap. First prize $3 went to Miss Clair Angell Hooper. second prize $2 to Miss Charlotte R Kaler.
Trustees met in the president's office to elect a president and fill vacancies. Dr C W Super was elected unanimously after long service, with a 2500 salary. other hires included J P Sylvester as chemistry professor and J P McVay as instrumental instructor in music. elocutionist hire was postponed then reappointed Luiss Amita Kellogg. finances and lighting plans advanced. adjourned to August.
About seventy five alumni gathered at the old chapel building Tuesday evening for social time and the alums address by Rev Adam J Hawk of Zanesville class of 7. Severe thunderstorm kept many away and no formal toasts were given. After an hour of social amenities refreshments were served. President T R Biddie presided with Miss Mabel K Brown as secretary. Last year officers included Miss Della Connett vice president. Continued on page.
Henry Kelley a 40 year old farm laborer was arrested at noon Saturday and charged with the premeditated murder of Robert Love 85 on the Love farm in Trimble township. A 33 caliber revolver fired once wounded Love who died Saturday morning after lingering since the Friday afternoon shooting. Kelley claimed Love owed him $40 for wages. Love denied the debt. Kelley was captured near Jacksonville by Deputy Marshal Bunting after a chase and held on murder charges. Love’s death follows a bitter dispute over wages and a prior fall from grace in Love’s life, with the case drawing a large crowd to Athens for Kelley’s detention.
An east bound extra freight struck a handcar returning to Mineral from the east. Section Foreman Mike Shannon and his crew escaped injury with good luck as they jumped for safety. The handcar was demolished and no further damage occurred.
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