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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
4
A discussion of public notices and civic matters in Ohio includes the Twice A-Week Messenger subscription details, local officials’ actions on bootlegging, and a broad critique of federal parcels post and postal savings bank efforts. It cites Senatorial debates, county official term extensions, and the impact of express franks on legislation.
A Boise dam celebration drew 5000 people for the opening of reclamation work to water 200000 acres in Ada and Canyon counties. Idaho, forwarding irrigation from national and state efforts, reports four years of land board revenue near 3.5 million and net earnings about 11 million, with projects largely self supporting and forming a revolving fund for further irrigation.
The text cites Postmaster Bryson tied to his official duties as an object of debate over Mr Douglas's breaks. It claims partial payment for an obligation and predicts that debt will be settled at the end of Douglas's second term. The Gazette anticipates younger Athens County leadership succeeding him.
A Wisconsin educator argues tough boys should work on farms rather than be sent to reform schools, claiming wholesome labor fosters upright character. He notes success in Wisconsin but cites a shortage of willing farmers. Lancaster Industrial School is proposed as a better alternative for isolated discipline.
Criticism mounts over Ohio legislators voting themselves 12 cent miles while travel costs are 2 cents per mile. The piece calls this petty graft and contrasts it with the national franking privilege, arguing officials benefit corporations and taint legislation. The author contends the proof is in the eating.
A fragment notes frustration with a congressional measure benefiting the public that failed to advance beyond committee. It cites a recent experiment with the parcel post bill that stalled in the senate before gaining momentum or public support.
The obituary lauds Theodore Roosevelt as a transformative leader whose influence extends beyond laws to moral uplift. It compares him to Washington and Lincoln, noting his efforts in peace era governance and civic virtue, while acknowledging human flaws and enduring legacy for future generations.
The passage notes Taft's inauguration as the twenty seventh president at Washington at noon. It recalls earlier presidents from Ohio and Virginia and portrays Taft as a worthy successor whose leadership will be closely watched by nations and public figures alike.
The duck season opened on Tuesday March 2 with many hunters and numerous ducks spotted along the Hocking River. Geese have been seen over town and several Athens residents hunt Buckeye Lake while Dan James Arthur Wolfe and Anisa Hooper stay at the Athens Outing Club cottage near Millersport for a few days.
Miss Caroline McKinstry returns from Cincinnati after attending spring millinery openings and plans to move soon to Terre Haute Indiana to become head milliner in a prominent city parlor.
A feature on mahogany as the premier hardwood for furniture and interiors. The article notes rising imports, global markets in North America, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, and the wood’s favorable pricing and aging tone. It cites Cuba’s exhausted forests after the Spanish‑American era, major import centers, and historical English trade beginning in 1724.
The article lists numerous residents visiting or being hosted across nearby towns. Names include Rickey, Elliott, Mosure, Gillogiv, Knowlton, McVay, and others. Guests traveled between Albany Athens Five Points Lords and Ho wardsville with several Saturdays and Sundays referenced.
The district reports sugar camps operating at full blast with a feverish outlook. William Robinson, suffering from sarcoma of the jaw, remains unchanged. Fred Cooley travelled to West Virginia on a business tip. Frank Tribe has begun improving the farm recently bought from C F Dixon.
Rev Hitt will preach at Mt Liberty Church next Sunday. Chauncey Martin sold livestock at public auction Thursday and plans to move with family to Circleville soon. Frank Kinney and family moved into residence of the late Mary Johnson Patten of Beebe. Miss Hattie Dean accepted teaching position for Indians in Arizona starting last week. Miss Mary French ill with sore throat. Fred Merrill visiting a business course at Athens spent several days at home last week. Alice Welch died Sunday night of typhoid fever and was buried Tuesday. Martin Welch visited friends at Little Hocking. Emmett Hayes, local teacher, is seriously ill with mumps. Eugene Linton returned home after oil-field work in Texas. Mrs Isaac Goens, near here, on the sick list. Albert Metcalf married Mrs Samantha Kidwell.
Mr and Mrs Hartley of Athens visited Mr Starkey and A Carpenter who is recovering. Mrs R Wilson, ill for weeks, shows improvement. Mrs Nora Cavanaugh made a county seat business visit. High water caused no mail service on R F D No 3 and covered roads. Andrew Cavanaugh returns from Columbus after the death of his nephew.
A crowd of hundreds gathered at the B and O depot Tuesday evening to see the Publican Glee Club of Columbus pass en route to Washington. The group numbered about members and sang with notable swing drawing warm applause from the platform crowd. The club returns to Columbus Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
Lancaster Ohio March 2 reports a wave of oil and gas company formations. Olive Oil Gas of New Lexington includes J M Norvia and others with 754 acres near Saffell area. Clintonian Fuel & Oil of Columbus, Pine Valley Oil & Gas of Columbus, Lake Chute Oil & Gas of Zanesville with 15000, Ruby Oil & Gas of Lindsay 20000. Rosemary Oil & Gas of Logan with 60000 capital. Overland being organized in city with 4000 acre leases between Rushville and Maxville. Local well on Klinger farm yields about 60 barrels daily. Shamrock company with twenty acres leased has sold all stock and closed books.
Probate court completed arguments in the Mary King estate case as heirs sought to set aside the 45 acre property sale by Administrator L Koons. Judge Lynch reviewed the evidence and set aside the sale as irregular.
The miners of this sub-district A M W of A voted on Tuesday for sub-district officials. The convention in Athens begins March 16 to announce results. John Moore, sub-district president, is expected to be re-elected by a good majority.
A marriage permit is issued for George M. Ryan 25 and Jessie L. Rutter 22 of Glouster to wed. The notice records their intended union and home locale in Ohio.
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