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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
1
The article accuses road supervisors of broadly abusing the two mill road tax by issuing or accepting receipts for non existent labor. It alleges up to half the $11,000 annual fund is fraudulent, costing the county about $5,500 yearly and increasing taxes. It calls for repealing the labor provision and enforcing honest supervision to fix the roads.
Miss Wingett employed by E. Merwin of West Athens rode with a Gloucester man on Cemetery Street. An umbrella startled the horse causing a kick and a tumble that left Wingett with a broken right arm.
Henry H Humphrey, born Coolville June 23 1862, is now a St Louis based general consulting electric and mechanical engineer regarded as an authority. A Ohio University alumnus 1884 with Cornell postgrad work, he helped install Carbondale PA AC central plant and designed a DeBeers South Africa plant. He chairs Jefferson City Light Heat & Power and serves in AIEE and St Louis Engineers Club.
The summer term of the normal college opened under flattering conditions with enrollment at 550 by Tuesday noon and expected to reach 700 by week’s end. Large classes filled rooms with the chapel used as overflow and Dr. Ellis praises the showing as the largest summer school in the state. Teachers and superintendents from across the state comprise most enrollees.
Dr H W Elson of Philadelphia arrived to take the history chair after election by the trustees. Sapt OC L Martzolf of the New Lexington schools plans summer school work. Miss Bess Wagner of New Philadelphia returns for summer study. Victor Biddle, ex superintendent at Buchtel, enrolled for courses. Prof and Mrs Wilson traveled to Columbus due to Watson Craig’s appendicitis. he is improving and recuperating steadily.
Herbert J. Long, a city mail carrier, wed Miss Gertrude Wallace of Nelsonville at her Pratt Street home Monday evening. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Lowe of the Christian church with only close friends in attendance.
Mrs. Maggie Poston sold 17 acres in the port part of town to W. B. Battin of Marietta for 5000 dollars. The buyer plans to plat the addition and may sell another lot, though this remains speculative as Battin is in Marietta and wired the deal.
County Democratic meeting held in Glouster outlines slate including James I. Pritchard for representative Ed Sheridan treasurer M J Ewere sheriff John Hill commissioner and endorses Larry T. Neal for governor and S D Webb for county board of elections. Prosecution thanked for uncovering county treasury shortage.
A former county board resolution makes it unlawful to haul thirty hundredweight or more on a four inch tire or fifty hundredweight or more on a five inch tire on improved roads. Enforcement may follow as many violate terms.
Monday afternoon Murray City challenged a picked nine from Athens on University field. Gullam pitched masterfully striking out thirteen as Johnson caught well, leading Murray City to a 5 to 4 victory.
The county board adopts a resolution urging justices to avoid binding trivial cases over to the grand jury. They warn they will not approve costs in such cases and urge local courts to handle merits locally to curb waste. Citizens are urged to support the reform and back the commissioners.
W Bowles and Miss Nettie M Hinkle wed at Esquire E T Rose’s residence on Saturday evening June 10 They are receiving congratulations from friends and family.
A home wedding took place Wednesday afternoon at the Crossen residence uniting Maude Beile Crossen and George Washington Hopkins. Rev. Beck officiated in the M. P. church setting. light refreshments followed in a rose decorated dining room. The bride, wearing Paris linen and lace, is an eldest daughter and former university student and teacher. the groom, a local shoe business partner, will reside on Morris avenue after a short trip.
Dr Jerome Stout of Luhrig and Miss Josephine Caldwell wed Sunday at the Caldwell home near Guysville. Rev J R Conner officiated in a small gathering. The couple will reside in Luhrig where the groom maintains a lucrative practice.
The Annual Children’s Day program will be held at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at ten o’clock with the Sunday school session omitted. In the evening Dr. King delivers the sixth Lord’s Prayer sermon on Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors with special music and electric fans to ease the heat.
A fine lot of baggages and harness is offered for sale at O W Lawrence's store. The advertisement notes quality and variety available to customers seeking sturdy travel items and horse tack.
Welcoming crowds for the institution of Ath enian Lodge No 978 Elks with 60 charter members. Initiation at 3 pm in the opera house. banquet at 8 pm in A C Club rooms. Delegations from multiple lodges gather. Nelsonville hosts a special train arrival.
A horse hitched to a buggy on Court and Aston streets fled an oncoming auto. It rode sidewalks to Milli kan and Hickle’s, broke the shafts, but no one was hurt. The horse, owned by Mr. Evans the marble salesman, had prior close calls on a 60 foot railroad trestle at Murray last fall.
The funeral services for Edward Baker of Cincinnati were conducted Thursday afternoon at one o clock in the Methodist church by Rev Slutz. Guests from away included Mr and Mrs R M Baker of Huntington W Va Mr and Mrs G W Reed and daughter Hazel of Urichs ville Mr William Togman and Miss Raby Conner of Cincinnati.
A compact line notes time as currency for a transient performer or hobo, framing daily life on the road. The phrase suggests a streetwise metaphor where seconds and hours function as scarce funds guiding survival and motion through urban spaces.
Mrs Wood won the Commercial Tribune contest with 50368 votes and will travel to Cincinnati then New York for a five week European trip aboard the Caledonia. Miss Elenor Young of Pomeroy trailed with 44956 votes in a four contestant race. Miss Gertrude Strahl of Marietta won a parallel Marietta Register contest earning a free European journey. she is sister of L J Strahl who helped solicit subscriptions.
A June cloud burst near Hunterdon and Hollister caused extensive damage as Buckingham branch and Sunday Creek backed up carrying drift and lumber. Small buildings and bridges were washed away, gardens destroyed, and portions of railroad track swept out.
The oration on A Movement for Social Reform by D. Higgins and Macbeth by Albert Jones drew praise during the Ohio University commencement held in the auditorium. Diplomas were awarded to nine graduates, with several named attendees highlighted.
J. Haliday Cline hosted a tallyho party from Athens Saturday evening celebrating the annual inspection of the local Masons lodge. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bethel, Mr. and Mrs. Henry, Professors Atkinson Copeland Bentley, Frank Phillips, Mrs. Palmer, and Miss Walker. Ladies were entertained at the home of Mrs. Z L Henry by Eastern Star members.
Delicate workmanship highlights French lingerie waists handkerchief gowns noted for refined fabric detailing and elegant silhouettes this season.
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