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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1907

Page

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Debated Haywood Trial Reveals Orchard Threats and Davis Denials

In Boise on June 27 the Haywood trial heard Mrs. Lottie Day recount Orchard’s claim of a plan to kill Steunenberg after losing Hercules interests. John M. ONeill testified Orchard sought officials’ addresses to “be bumped off” while William F. Davis described his Cripple Creek losses and denied ties to Orchard’s alleged crimes, with Borah’s cross examination probing the Bunker Hill incident and a mine owners blacklist.

Lottie Day Denver Orchard Hercules Steunenberg John D Elliott Idaho Federation of Miners Elliott Federation William F. Davis Goldfield Cripple Creek Independence Station On di Clarence Darrow Babe Bunker Hill and Sullivan Davis Borah Bunker Hill Hutton Butte McConnell

Child Run Over by Drag Terribly Injured on Dean Avenue

A five year old boy named Hail, son of W F Brooks of the Born Hotel, was struck by a heavy dray driven by Mr Cline on Dean Avenue around 3 PM. The boy suffered a broken thigh and a head wound but is expected to recover, while the driver expressed sorrow and offered to contribute to expenses. Neighbors aided the injured child until medical help arrived.

W. F. Brooks Born Hotel Henry Cline Athens

Amesville Gun Accident Injures Ralph Beasley

Ralph Beasley son of D M Beasley was badly injured when his gun discharged while he rested it on his foot on his father’s farm near Amesville Ohio. A toe was damaged and he is reported resting well. Dr Howard attended to the injury. Mrs F W Bope wife of a local oil man was taken to Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus for cancer surgery with slim hopes for success.

Amesville Ohio Ralph Beasley D. M. Beasley Young Beasley Howard Beasley F. W .Bope Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Trial In Progress Hocking Mining Damage Suit

The damage suit of William Hutchins against the Hocking Mining Company continues before the Common Pleas Court. Proceedings remain ongoing as the case attracts attention from local observers and legal counsel.

Wiliam Hutchins Hocking Mining Company Common Pleas Court

Reception at 138 West Union in pink and green

Mrs Hull Foster Jr and Mrs O H Morgan hosted a handsomely appointed reception at the former’s home on West Union Street. Guests wore white crepe de chine and light green crepe de chine as the college orchestra played. A display of an old well served as a punch bowl supervised by Miss Virgene Henry and Miss Edith Palmer.

Virgene Henry Edith Palmer

Harra Sells Wool Crop From Frost Flock

Lewis Harra of Frost announced in the county seat that he sold his wool crop from the Delaine Merinos. Fifty six fleeces averaged about thirteen pounds each totaling 717 pounds and bringing 26 cents per pound unwashed. He claims his flock is among the best in the country.

Lewis Harra Frost Harra

Winder Leaves to Develop Virginia Coal Lands

John H. Winder retires as president of Sunday Creek Coal and departed Wednesday to oversee development of a large coal tract in southeastern Virginia. He will be on the ground for an extended period as he arranges affairs in Columbus for a long absence.

John H. Winder Sunday Creek Coal Company Virginia Winder Columbus

Poll Tax Compliance Remains Low Across City

About 150 residents were warned to perform two days of labor on the streets or by proxy for poll tax. only 22 have responded. Street Commissioner McCormick has given delinquent names to City Solicitor Price, who will sue to collect amounts.

McCormick Price

Permits to wed for four couples in different towns

Charles E. Markeson Jr a 26 planter of Hanover Virginia weds Miss Mable Baker 21 of Athens Floyd Clark 22 miner of Glouster weds Miss Winifred Latimer 18 of Hollister Charles F Stanley 26 miner weds Mrs Lottie Holley 27 of Glouster John Dana Connett 23 merchant weds Miss Jennie Silvas 20 both of Athens

Charles E. Markeson, Jr Hanover Mable Baker Athens Floyd Clark Miner Glouster Winifred Latimer Hollister Charles F. Stanley Lottie Holley John Dana Connett Merchant Jennie Silvas

Athens Man Struck By Train On Dean Avenue

Wallace Carsey aged 31 of Athens was killed when he walked onto the tracks between Hocking Valley depots and was struck by a coal train. He attempted to mount the cow catcher as the engineer whistled but was cut in two. He leaves a wife and three children and funeral services are planned for Friday at 10.00 AM in Hebbardsville.

Nelsonville Ohio Wallace Carsey Athens Dean Avenue Carsey Hocking Valley C. L. Stout Undertaker Stout Hocking Valley Railroad Silas Carsey Hebbardsville

Above the Flood But Damaged Aged Ames Soldier Struggles for Salt Relief

Harve Linscott, an Ames veteran, visited town to pay his June tax and vented at flood relief delays. He reports flood damage to his cellar and salt loss, sought Commissary aid in Glouster, and faced vague relief responses. The Messenger advertises a fundraising push and details end date for the vote contest and subscription handling.

Harve Linscott Ames Mr. Linscott Glouster Relief Committee Linscott

Luncheon and Pedro Party Honors Miss Clara Haines

Mrs. J. C. Jones hosted a Wednesday luncheon and Pedro party in her home to honor visiting guest Miss Clara Haines of Sabina. Three tables of five were used for the game.

J. C. Jones Pedro Clara Haines Sabina

Rage for Trophies Heats Up in Ballot Close

The article notes a heated contest for ballots with two final days remaining in the race. Voters and supporters rally as the outcome nears, promising heightened interest and competitive drives to win trophies.

Hard Work Now Requisite 10 Success Reserve

Honor certificates were awarded yesterday to Grace Jewell and Frank Bellows. Bellows reportedly secured 300 extra votes for the gentleman, while the final day balloting is forecast to be of cyclonic nature.

Messenger Grace Jewell Frank Bellows Mr. Bellows The Pilcher

Schedule Of Votes For Subscriptions Extends One Year

For the remaining days of the contest the following schedule of votes will prevail on subscriptions for greater length of time than one year. All candidates will benefit by this schedule, which gives an increasing number of votes on all subscriptions ranging from one year upward.

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