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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1909

Page

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Wool growers plan advocacy before Congress on wool tariff

A county meeting of prominent wool growers convened at the court house to organize support for maintaining the import tariff on wool. Plans include hiring counsel to argue before the Ways and Means committee and a one cent per sheep assessment to fund advocacy, with committees named for each township.

Court House Ways and Means Committee House of Representatives P. G. Moler Albany W K. Jeffers Guysville R. D. No Congress Moler 8. M. Cleaver Delaware American and Delaine Merino Record Association CC H Grosvenor Washington Ways and Means Cleaver Walker National Wool Growers’ Association Helena Montana William Robe Athens H. L. Baker P D. Fagan John Burson Ames John Hixon Oliver Lovell John Beasley Alexander Perry Coe Headyard Irvin Davis Bern Burgess Hopkins Goddard Carthage Nef Mills Alex Wilson Lewis Hard Canaan Joseph Mulligan Robert Smith Harry Robinson Lodi William Bobo Leo Williams Peter Josten L. H. Blackwood

Defend St Patrick Wibernians Protest Postcard Caricatures

A large meeting of Catholic societies in Allegheny County protested post cards ridiculing St Patrick and the Irish race. Resolutions were adopted and a committee named to deliver them to card dealers. Boston Congressman Joseph OConnell was among the speakers.

Wibernians Ireland Pittsburg March Order of Iibernians Allegheny County Szain St. Patrick Joseph O'Connell Boston

Manila Streetcar Strike Maintains Limited Impact

Manila citizens refuse to join a boycott as streetcar men strike after being declared on March 4. Unions held meetings to organize action but the public continues to ride the cars. a Rolling Mill sheet mill operation started nearby.

Manila de Clare Icon

Permits to Wed Reported for Four Local Couples

Wert Whitlatch, 20, a miner from Marshfield, and Bessie Maude Lowery, 21, of Nelsonville, apply for marriage. Charles White, 22, a miner from Amesville, and Dessie Colom, 18, of Broadwell, also seek a license.

Wert Whitlatch Marshfield Bessie Maude Lowery Charles White Amesville Dessie Colom Broadwell

Sunny Sunday brings crowds and busy streets

The bright spring weather drew large crowds all day Sunday. In the warm afternoon everyone seemed happy as traffic and pedestrians filled town streets and spring hats appeared worn by many.

Athens High Team Suffers Lopsided Losses to Marietta and Parkersburg

Athens High School basketball lost Friday at Marietta 54 to 17 and Saturday at Parkersburg 88 to 17. Schaffier led scorers with seven free throws. Frost starred for Marietta with 12 field goals. Dana Grones and Goldsberry scored for Athens in the second half. Parkersburg was described as stronger, with the team often defeating the local M C A squad.

Athens Marietta Parkersburg Schaffier Frost Dana Grones Goldsberry P. H Parkersburg High School

Serious charge against husband in Trimble divorce suit

Elizabeth Luther of Trimble charges George Luther with insufficient support cruelty and financial improprieties. She cites abuse of her and her eight year old daughter from a former marriage and seeks alimony pendente lite divorce reasonable alimony and restoration to her maiden name Elizabeth Barrett.

George Luther Elizabeth Barrett Luther

Sugar Creek Man Fined for Drunken Nuisance

James Ogal of Sugar Creek was fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Hedges after being picked up by Officer Gandee in a drunken stupor around midnight Saturday. The fine was paid.

James Ogal Sugar Creek Hedges Ogal Gandee

Alumni Orator Timothy Hogan Chosen for O U Banquet

The Hon. T. S. Hogan of Wellston will deliver the alumni address next commencement week at Ohio University. A former Wellston public schools superintendent and noted criminal lawyer, he was the Democratic candidate for attorney general and graduated from Ohio University in 1895.

O. U Timothy Hogan T. S. Hogan Wellston Ohio University Hogan Ohio

Ninth Dividend of 50 Percent Declared by Bremen Company

Lancaster Ohio March 6 The Bremen company directors meet and declare a ninth fifty percent dividend payable March 20. This marks a year of consecutive fifty percent dividends, with plenty of surplus to fund seventy five percent but directors opt for fifty. Avelon company to pay first dividend within sixty days, production near Bremen levels. News includes map by A A Young of oil field, Logan and Melaney wells, and new Ohio Central Oil Company organized with headquarters at Junction City.

Avelon Bremen Gibisonville Melaney Howdyshell Crossenville Mason Moore Ohio Central Ol Company Junction City Jackson Township Perry County Rushville Company Purvis-Turner Company Webb Summit 617 and Gas Company of Logan

Dr Lord Opens New Office in Athens

Dr Frank B Lord has opened a well equipped medical office in the New National Bank building and will practice general medicine. A Chillicotthe native, he graduated from Miami Medical College Cincinnati in 1898 and has since served at Athens State Hospital, earning praise as a diagnostician. He is married to Ellen Wood, daughter of Judge J M Wood, and they reside with the judge at Congress and Washington streets with their one year old child.

National Bank Athens Lord Chilliccothe Miami Medical College of Cincinnati Athens State Hospital Lupt. Korick Dr. Lord Ellen Wood J. M. Wood Congress and Washington Streets

Recital Postponed for Theo Bald and Spencer

The duettist recital announced weeks ago for next Thursday night has been postponed to sometime in April.

Theobald and Spencer

Inauguration Visitors Return From Washington by Train

Extra B and O trains carried notable guests after the inauguration. The B and O line routed the minstrel show Bandoner Land with Williams and Walker from Cincinnati to Philadelphia. Miami Military Institute cadets rode No 3, while Governor Deneen of Illinois and Governors Noel and Hadley were among travelers through Athens on the same line.

Washington Williams Walker Cincinnati Philadelphia Miami Military Institute Cadets Deneen Illinois Athens Noel Hadley

Execution by fire in Rockwell Texas

A Black man named Andrew Ellis was captured after a gunfight with a posse and tortured to death by burning in the public square witnessed by about 1,000 people. He had been accused of attempted assault on Mrs. Arthur McKinney and reportedly confessed his guilt. His execution occurred after a large crowd from Rockwell and surrounding areas gathered, and he died within nine minutes of the torch.

Fills Dallas Collin Hunt Rockwell County Mills

Trial of Emmet Ewing for Forgery Opens in Court

The trial of Emmet Ewing for forgery began at one o'clock with a juried panel secured quickly. Prosecutor Foster stated the state's case while General Grosvenor said the defense would present its arguments as the trial proceeds. At press time, lead prosecuting witness M. T. Ellis testified.

Emmet Ewing Foster General Grosvenor M. T. Ellis

Birth announcements list two new arrivals

Mr and Mrs latos DeMolet are the parents of a daughter born Friday March 5. Mr and Mrs Dansones of Cemetery street are the parents of a son born Saturday March 6.

Lat¢S DeMolet Maren 5 Dansones Cemetery Street

Temporary Organization Formed for Hocking and Sunday Creek Traction

Nelsonville weekly reports a temporary organization for a new traction line to be chartered as The Blocking and Sunday Creek Traction Company. Officers elected include President Kk. B. Young and Auditor M. A. Kreig in a push to file a charter and prepare a petition with the secretary of state.

Hocking and Sunday Creek Traction Company Nelsonville HH. Moore Columbus Kk. B. Young M. A. Kreig Charles Vorhes J. Gaston Coe Moore Blocking Sunday Creek Traction Company Young Kreig M. A. Kreig Lumber Company Vorbes Coe Eonty Athens National Bank Charles Tutt W. H. Badger H. C. Moore Tutt L. & N. Railway Company J. B. Foraker Zanesville Muskingum McConnelsville Greenfield

Convict Husband Sued for Divorce in Common Pleas

Testimony in a divorce suit shows Plesa Starkey filed against William Starkey. She is a city domestic. he is confined in an Ohio penitentiary for a grave offense in Columbus years ago. Prison records identify no other Starkey, but court questioned proof of identification and held case open for more evidence.

Plesa Starkey William Starkey Common Pleas John Conly Catherine Haird Fred Brown F. M Rebecca Weller John & Morris Russell Engine Company Ewing

Deneen Seen as Possible Hopkins Successor in Illinois Senate

Springfield rumors swirl that Governor Deneen may be tapped to succeed Senator Hopkins in the Illinois Senate. Persistent talk suggests Deneen could be persuaded, with speculation Taft might support the move, though no source confirms it.

Illinois Hopkine Senate Springfield Illinoia Hopkins Deneen Taft

Schoolmasters Conference Set for April at Ohio University

The seventh annual Schoolmasters Conference will be held at Ohio University on Friday and Saturday April 9 and 10. Dr. W L Bryan of Indiana University will conduct the conference and deliver the annual address. Sessions begin 1 30 PM Friday 7 PM Friday and 9 AM Saturday. The program targets progressive teachers and leaders in education with a reception for visiting educators Friday evening. Notable past speakers include Dr Frank McMurry Dr Chas DeGarmo Dr B Roark and Dr Hodge.

Ohio University W. L. Bryan Indiana University Bee Bach Frank McMurry Chas DeGarmo BR. N. Roark Fr. Hodge

Shortage of Cars in Hocking Valley

The Hocking Valley railway and other lines report a shortage of box cars as coal and building material shipments rise. Box cars are in use for cement brick and paving brick, depleting supplies on lines with heavy brick and brick plant traffic. Railroads fear records may be broken for brick shipments this year.

Hocking Valley Railway Hocking Valley

Officers Fight Duel in St Louis Police Sh incident

Police Sergeant Patrick E B Kennedy was shot three times by Patrolman James J Maguire after a dispute near Kennedy’s home. Kennedy was clubbed by Maguire before the firing. Kennedy is gravely wounded and Maguire is under arrest.

St. Louis Patrick EB. Kennedy James J. Maguire Kennedy Maguire

Assembly Reopens Amid Budget and Prison Debates

Ohio lawmakers reconvene as House and Senate clash over the 7 million dollar appropriation bill and a penitentiary rebuild. Disputes over jail governance, prisoner housing, and a women's department plan shape the week ahead, with bids and a Woods probe potential seats in balance.

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Gen. Crosvenor Lee C. J. McVey J. T. Dailey PG. Moler Waterloo John Hewitt William Eliott Rome Ed Harper G. W. Sewell G . Tedrow York Jehe W. Bennett Trimbie O. L. Howard Troy Isaac Gibbs Athens High M. H Trimble Elizabeth Luther A. Koons B. F. Swope OLD Bremen Company Lancaster Supt Rorick Frank BR. Lord Texas Nelsonville Traction Line Starkey Dor. W. L. Bryan Assembly Columbus, O Sembly Rension Harris House Senate Finance Committee Junctary Adjutant General Capitol Supreme House Alec Theodore Horstman Legislative Doyle Toledo Horstman Women's Department Manafield Reformatory Harrie D. 8 Creamer Woods Bill Treadway Schreiber Oti Toledo Partisans Independent Movement
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