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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
2
Messenger columns recall Thomas Lawson financial woes and political shifts in the sixth district. Gossip ranges from Depew dropping press cards to Grosvenor’s possible independent run. Satirical notices touch on dancing schools, Havana races deaths, and art import duties, with local merchants planning bargains for rail fare inauguration.
The article notes calls for stronger safety measures at Ohio University including night watchmen and fire drills as a precaution. It also discusses the life insurance scandal involving John A. McCall and Thomas W. Lawson, detailing campaign support, proxies, and anticipated battles at upcoming annual meetings.
The passage notes a shift in the Democratic Party, suggesting a calmer, more resigned mass rather than the bold activism of two decades ago, and questions whether today’s Democrats are the same as twenty years prior.
Dean Henry G. Williams of the State Normal College of Ohio University has been named by State School Commissioner E. A. Jones to serve on the Commission on Public School Support. The panel, to study school funds revenue and distribution, includes Dr. W. C. Thompson Supt. E. B. Cox S. D. Shankland and the Commissioner. Williams travels to Columbus tonight to join the group.
Crowds packed the church for Dr Lowe last night with many turned away. Rev W A Harp led a song service and scripture reading from Galatians. Miss Hanna and Mrs Igon sang a duet. Baptism was administered to several who had confessed Christ.
A financially successful dance conducted by the Uniform Bank of the K of P in Chauncey drew more than fifty couples. Keck orchestra provided music as attendees danced into the night.
Three groups oppose removing the alcohol tax for arts use. Temperance advocates fear more beverage alcohol. manufacturers worry demand will fall. others doubt federal revenue can endure loss. The bill would denaturalize alcohol for arts under treasury rules, making it undrinkable.
C H Bryson sold a fifty foot lot on Mulberry Street west of his home to John K Cuckler for 2000 dollars. Cuckler will build a residence on the site costing at least 3500 dollars. He owns a farm near Athens and will move in after completion. Cuckler is father of Miss Minnie Cuckler piano and organ instructor at the College of Music.
Athens residents H. H. Haning K. R. Walker W. S. Bower Geo. E. Beasley K. T. Crossen T. E. Clark P. W. Hickman assert they were not informed of any appointment as delegates to the Lancaster Ohio Congressional Convention on February 21 and deny being blamed for General Grosvenor's performance.
The Toledo Blade notes after a month and a half since John M. Pattison's inauguration that the first Democratic Ohio governor has yet to fill most posts. Pattison appointed a secretary and adjutant general, bypassing many aspirants, and has been ill, delaying routine patronage while thousands of Democrats endure long waits and travel to Columbus.
A local resident Mr J M Coleman testifies he found relief from back pain after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims the pills cure backache and various kidney related diseases including Bright's disease diabetes dropsy rheumatism bladder and heart trouble with no further discomfort.
In Athens many residents attended multiple functions on Washington's Birthday. Guests moved between banquets and dances, with orchestras traveling between engagements. Some attendees managed two or three suppers while enjoying dances as crowds gathered after the banquets, easing overindulgence with late dancing.
The common pleas court with Judge Wood heard divorces for Effie F Sauters and others, including a brutal assault case involving ex policeman William Mills who pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars. A bigamy indictment for John M Coleman was noted and he was remanded to Athens State Hospital for lunacy evaluation.
Father James A. Banahan of St Pauls church attended the Pope sanctioned ceremonies in Portsmouth where the tithe of Monsignor was conferred upon Father Nomen. Bishop Hartley led the services with visiting priests from across the state. Father Nonnen received congratulatory telegrams and gifts at a banquet after the high Mass with sixteen priests present.
A Missouri editor urges families to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand to curb colds early and prevent croup in children. The ad notes its use at the first sign of hoarseness and cites W H McKee as the local distributor.
The remedy has a pleasant taste and quick cures for coughs and colds in young children. It is claimed to prevent pneumonia and serious illness. It also cures croup when given at onset. For sale by W. H. McKee.
Bishop David H. Moore and his niece Mrs. Gullette dined with Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Slutz to mark George Washington birthday and Slutz's own. Moore gifted a Mexican onyx paper weight, a prized keepsake from Mexico, reflecting a long friendship of about 25 years.
Miss Dana Brooks hosted the T. T. C. Club Friday with a decor theme of small hatchets cherries and flags. Mary Ginan won a prize for guessing George Washington's age if he lived today while guests included Bertha Stickney Freda Calvert Catherine Silvers and Mary Gannan.
Judge A. 8. Bethel E. D. Sayre and Charles Bethel travel to the Big Sandy district in West Virginia to arrange preliminary testing of a large tract under option. They plan to commence work as soon as feasible.
A brief verse urges daily smiles from morning through noon and recommends Rocky Mountain Tea at night as a simple daily habit. It presents a cheerful, motivational tone with a practical health cue.
A large load of horses was shipped from the city yesterday. The sale produced strong returns with many animals bringing owners more than $200 each, and the entire shipment consisted of sound, high quality stock with no poor specimens.
Albert Anders of Nelsonville, 40, was instantly killed by a fall of slate in Mine 205 on Saturday. His 18 year old son witnessed the tragedy, and the widow, soon to become a mother, is in precarious condition. The body was taken to Cook's undertaking rooms for burial preparations. A physician stays with the family as neighbors assist.
J B Corton a Deppe North Dakota farmer and lumberman suffered years with a severed back unable to walk far or ride. after using Doan's Kidney Pills his back became strong again and he can walk or ride long distances. He recommends the remedy and notes neighbors also found results. A free trial is offered by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and the pills are sold by dealers at fifty cents a box.
Word reached here of the death this morning of Mrs Lucy Sloane Davies wife of Jack Davies in an Oklahoma hospital where they reside. The body will be taken to Manhattan Kansas for burial, a former home. She was sister of W E Lefavor of Carpenter street and brother Sam Davies of Race street.
Georgia Martha Hill, daughter of Commissioner S B Hill, arrives at the Hill home weighing eleven pounds at noon today. The newborn’s given name is expected to be Georgia Martha Hill, a playful nod to a famous first name.
A vintage ad urges keeping children healthy with Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea. It promotes gentle remedies for tender bodies and offers the product in tea or tablet form at 35 cents.
Chauncey February 22 Special Harry Schoonover 17 was badly squeezed in Mine 209 after jumping from a mine car. He was brought home for medical care with chest bruising but no broken bones. He rests today and will miss work only a few days.
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