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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
6
The piece comments on the meat inspection bill and Congress adjournment, noting Senate changes and calls for prompt passage. It discusses primary talk in Athens county, a possible county primary at county expense, and Supreme Court actions on fall elections. It closes with a satirical wedding line and a jab at Guatemala’s revolution timing.
Mrs. Harry H. Shaw and Miss Lou Hall traveled to Columbus for surgery to remove a throat tumor at Protestant Hospital. The operation, led by Dr. Leach, was postponed from the scheduled forenoon time, and no word had reached Shaw's husband by press time.
Word reached here Monday of John Lawrence's death after a shooting near Clarksburg on Sunday. The exact cause remains unclear whether quarrel or accident. Lawrence longtime local saloon owner and former mine boss formerly lived in Glouster where his brother resides.
Dr Ellis will deliver the commencement address for Patterson graduates of Morgan County at McConnelsville on July 14. Summer School attendance at noon reached 518 with nearly 200 more expected. Students have found rooms. Athens residents provided well. Prof Courtrap teaches Elementary Course of Study and School Law. Dean Williams unavailable. Normal College enrollments overseen by Ellis and Dunkle. Over 110 classes meet daily with progress in Public School, Free Hand Drawing, Instrumental, and Vocal Music.
Pittsburgh reports the Thaw family home was robbed of jewels and silver plate totaling about 60000. Police were notified but details kept quiet due to the family's prominence. A nationwide alert and jewel descriptions have been sent to police departments.
Mrs. Elizabeth McLennan testified before Judge Landis that John Alexander Dowie was delirious most of the time during a Mexico Jamaica trip. She said he believed the German emperor would visit him and sometimes sent her to the port to watch for the fleet. Dowie reportedly dressed for the emperor and believed his prayers prevented Asiatic wars and would bring him a sum of money. Deacon H D Bracefield supported Dowie’s divine inspiration for Zion City.
Oberlin trustees report that all but 2200 dollars of the 500000 dollar endowment and equipment fund is raised and assurances show the remainder will arrive by Saturday. This secures Carnegie gift of 125000 dollars conditioned on raising the amount by June 30, boosting Oberlin's total working funds to 3000000 dollars.
Residents of Unionwood and nearby communities report a shaggy haired animal with cow hoofs that jumps like a kangaroo has been molesting livestock. They cannot approach to identify it and suspect the creature escaped from a circus.
In Bowling Green Ohio on June 27 a two year old girl, daughter of Frank Martin of Pemerville, drowned in eight gallons of water after falling into a large stone rain jar. She was found standing on her head inside the jar and could not escape.
Armour argues that American meat can withstand attacks by socialist agitators and sensational journalism. He asserts the packers welcome inspection laws, note their improvements, and claim export trade has suffered from slander while healthy meat remains marketable worldwide. His daughter Lolita is referenced in Vienna earlier.
Columbus reports Governor Harris seeks to confirm D W Cummins of Marysville before filling board seats. Action aims to form a quorum for delayed payrolls while party leaders discuss the Republican state convention and potential chairs.
Pittsburg reports a five thousand dollar reward for information leading to the recovery of Michael Liebel Sr a prominent Erie brewer who vanished after May 25 leaving for Buffalo and indicating plans to return. Detectives were assigned but no trace was found. Paris budget deficits cited from Moroccan conflict show 50 000 and 30 000 figures with tax hikes and real estate changes proposed. Ohio supreme court voids tax inquisitor laws affecting counties across the state.
Dispatches from Vladikavkaz report mutinous artillerymen bombarding the officers club during a dance and firing shots causing a panic in which a woman was wounded. Delegates from all regiments met and adopted a resolution to defend citizens against a rumored anti Jewish outbreak if it occurs. Military discipline has collapsed and soldiers openly insult the commander General Zherusiski.
In Marshalltown Louisiana on June 27, 18 year olds Robert Showalter and Abbie Shumay were struck by lightning. Shumay died from injuries while Showalter’s condition was described as doubtful with a serious prognosis.
Supreme court rules county commissioners to be elected this fall under Williams law. Three seats will be filled in 1908 and every two years thereafter. Commissioners take office the first Monday in September after election, not December 1 as previously stated.
Miss Margaret Allen attends summer college at Athens. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. William Whaley a son born Monday June 25. Various residents and visitors noted including Mr. Clarence Johnson, Mrs. Sadie Vorhes and her Iowa son, Mrs. Iva Ross of Charleston, Edwin Lash’s return from Nelsonville, and others visiting relatives. W. R. Angell recovering from a fall, Miss Lena McVay and Mrs. Hulda Dowler seen locally. An ice cream supper at L. Johnson’s for church funds invites all.
An advertisement notes sticky fly paper that catches and holds flies. Four double sheets cost 10 cents and are available at Henderson-Crider Drug Store, dated 6-26-38.
YOUBA residents Miss Etta Dunfee and Miss Lillie Dunfee spent Sunday with sister Miss Ora Dunfee at Stewart. Archie Dunfee visits his parents Mr and Mrs Smith Dunfee. Lucy Hoyt visited Parkersburg last week. E M Daugherty visited his parents and took home a driving horse. Hebert Griffin and family and A Blackburn and family spent Sunday with Frank Wigal at Coolville.
Mrs John Kirklin of Loveland spent the week with relatives at this place John and William Stage of Lancaster visited their Uncle H D Stage F W Brooks and family were in Athens Sunday Anna Wycoff of Athens spent Sunday with friends Earnest Wray and Flossie Hill of Floodwood visited Charles Lashe Sunday The Zion church picnic drew a large crowd with an engaging program and a noteworthy speech by C A Matheny
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