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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1909

Page

6

Society Notes Highlight Dinners Dances And Meetings

Entertained Miss Sylvia Moore guests at a dormitory dinner by eight girls from Missionary Circle. The Young People's Missionary Circle of the Christian church meets at 7 PM in the church basement. A high school dance Friday night drew nearly forty couples and was praised as enjoyable. The W C T U plans a Tuesday 2 PM meeting with Mrs. Oscar Chrisman and invites all women to attend. Pi Phi sisters hosted a well received dance at Athenian hall with guests and ornate pennant decorations. Kay Spencer led the grand march with Don Coultrap, and a chic program featured the fraternity monogram. The Athenaeum Club and friends enjoyed Friday night at Anna Pickering’s University Terrace home with chafing dishes and a word-miss puzzle contest plus a recipe-writing contest by men.

Pi Phi Athenian Hall Mary Simon Charlotte Allom Jane Perkins Marguerite Sutherland Mary Connett Hinze Todd Varios Fraternity Miss Spencer Don Coultrap Fraternity Kay Spencer Blanche Jones Glonster Misses Spencer Attian Cronmacher Eva Mitchell Tarriett Kelley Blanche Danford Edith Eaton Mandhe Wolfe Virgene Henry Grace Conner Messrs. Fletcher Poreyth Guilum Chililothe Speck Sibley Verne Bernard Lelroy Cusi Kaler McWilliams Perking Kenney Bean Townend Connett Carpenter Wisda Clemmer Te Alea Club Mies Anna Pickering University Terrace Missy Ethel Hotchkiss Logan Anna Pickering Blanche Wolfe Louwine Price Mary Pletcher Beas Connett Louise Higgins Carrie Junod Margaret Davie Roger Jones Cusic Copeland Palmer Con Wett Cherrington Lanagdenberg Keilley Beckley

Hives Little Liver Pills Promoted by McKee’s Drug Store

Local ad touts Hives Little Liver Pills as relief for bilious symptoms headaches and constipation. The firm McKee's drug store lists price and implies cleansing benefits without complaints.

McKee Tirng

Twenty Sailors Drowned In North Sea Collision

The Norwegian steamer Mascot collided with the German ship Marregartha about 20 miles west of the Maas lightship. The Marregartha sank quickly with 20 crew drowned. six crew survived. Mascot returned to Rotterdam with a large hole in her bow.

Rotterdam Mascot Lunderland Lambure Maas

Insurgent Victory Over Daizell Resolution in House

Insurgent Republicans and Democrats push to defeat the Daizell resolution by 193 to 189, defeating a bid to apply last session rules to the present session of Congress.

Messenger Washington, D. C House Daizell Congress

Dean's Ointment Turns Piles Malady To Relief

Local endorsement from John R Garrett mayor of Girard Alabama praises Dean's Ointment for curing his itching piles permanently after other treatments failed.

Dean Lon John R Garrett Girard Ala

Italian Police Courtes y Criticized Over Petrosino Case

New York reporters say Italian authorities show no courtesy or responsibility after Lieutenant Petrosino's murder in Palermo. Inspector McCafferty blasts Palermo for failing to answer cables seeking details and questions whether stolen papers could expose New York police plans.

Petrosino Joseph Petrosing Palermo Sicily New York McCafferty Italy Patermo Police

U S Considers Response Over Petrosino Murder in Palermo

In Rome questions arise whether the United States is owed special satisfaction for the killing of Lt. Joseph Petrosino of the New York Police Department in Palermo. The U S ambassador pressed Italy’s foreign office for protection of Americans and Italians, and the Italian government pledged full investigation. The police general inspector heads Palermo inquiry and rewards have been offered for arrest of the killers.

Rome United States Joseph Petrosino New York Palermo Wille Black Iland Society Petrosino Italy American Ambassador Has Made Further Representations To the Foreign Ofice Petrosimo Foreign Office

Shipping to New York Under City Instructions

The item will be shipped to New York in accordance with instructions received from that city.

New York

Petrosino Said To Guard Roosevelt in Italy Visit

Nascent reports claim Petrosino sought to protect ex-President Roosevelt during his impending visit to Italy. The rumor says he planned to accompany Roosevelt, possibly in disguise, while compiling Italian criminal records on a special mission.

Naples Petrosino Italy Roosevelt

Carrie Nation Homeward Bound Plans Arkansas Rest

Carrie Nation reports she is homeward bound from Montgomery Missouri on March 13 and will travel to Arkansas for a month of rest before a U.S. lecture tour. She expresses satisfaction with her reception in the old country.

Carrie Montgomery Carrie Nation Arkansas United States Old Country

Bryson Elected President of American Bowling Congress

Robert H. Bryson of Indianapolis was elected president of the American Bowling Congress, succeeding August Herrmann of Cincinnati who declined re election to run for grand exalted ruler of the Elks.

Bryson

Housekeeper Identifies Murderer in Newark Case

Newark March William Olsefski, arrested in the Frasmus Anston murder, was identified by the dead priest’s housekeeper as one of the trio who did the shooting.

Newark N. J Willian Olsefski Frasmus Anston

Unlucky farmer bankrupt after turf speculation

A bankrupt farmer testified before the official receiver that he speculated on turf and hired a man to buy horses. He blamed persistent bad luck and claimed the horses almost always finished second due to weight, jockey bias, and judge decisions.

Osses Sumapat

Hair Color Restored by Empress One Application

Advertisement notes Empress Hair Color restores natural color with a single application using a 7TSe bottle and lists Henderson Crider Drug Co as the source. The item reads like a retail promo from a drug store catalog.

Henderson. Crider Drug CO

Gregory to depart for United States from Managua

Gregory of the American legation in Managua will sail on the next steamer to the United States after receiving orders from Washington. He will report to his government on Nicaragua and focus on George D. Ellery's claims against the Nicaraguan government. Ellery was granted a mahogany and fir supply concession duty free but had his plant seized and was fined for contract noncompliance.

Managua Nicaragua John HW. Gregory United States Jute Department Wshington George D. Ellery Agaist

Nicaraguan Minister to U.S. to confer with Knox today

Sener Eva Pinova, the Nicaraguan minister to the United States, has received important advices from his government regarding the dispute with Nicaragua and will communicate them to the State Department this afternoon at an appointment with Secretary Knox during a conference this afternoon.

Knox Washington Sener Eva Pinova United States Nicaragua State Department

Woman Drops Dead In Church Sermon

In Poland near Youngstown Ohio Mrs Matilda Williams collapsed and died during a Presbyterian church service. The pastor spoke about sudden death and officials said heart trouble caused her passing.

Youngstown Presbyterian Church Poland Matilda Williams

Palermo Bristles After Petrosino Assassination

Authorities in Palermo intensify police activity after the Lieutenant Petrosino assassination. Numerous arrests include Italians with criminal records recently back from the United States. Police focus on two notorious criminals, one a thief of international repute and the other an assassin linked to many New York crimes. The accused, forced to leave the United States due to Petro s ino’s watch, faces a funeral arrangement by local authorities.

Palermo Sicily Petrosino United States New York

Home of Anti Saloon Lawyer Damaged by Dynamite

The home of Charles G. Renner in Martineville Indiana was partly wrecked by dynamite on March 15. Bloodhounds tracked the suspects but failed to locate them.

Martineville Ind Maron Charles G. Renner Weal Anti Saloon League

Japan Department Grants Sparrow Destruction Subsidy

The Department of Agriculture and Commerce in Japan advances a subsidy to control sparrows. In parts of the district sparrows have become pests, devouring rice crops and threatening harvests.

Department of Agriculture and Commerce Japan

Pert Paragraphs on Self Interest and Social Play

A series of wry observations on self focus and social behavior. The lines joke about talking about oneself to deter others from doing so, the dangers of excess rest, and the desire for employment when leisure grows. A playful note about daylight extending by a gas company hints at social wit.

Heated Window Debates Split Room Over Ventilation

A heated quarrel erupts as men disagree on drafts and airflow. Some urge open windows for vigor while others demand steady heat. Each man defends his preferred climate as others push or close windows and adjust the thermostat.

People Who Know Run The Country Better

A broad view argues that the nation is full of people confident in how to govern and manage the state, praising those who believe in their own knowhow and leadership.

Doctor’s Odd Prescription Drives Man Toward Sleep

In a puzzling case a patient sought relief from sleeplessness but the physician prescribed sawing wood instead. The exchange questions why no sedative was given and how such a simple remedy was chosen over calming medication.

Marriage Broker Query Sparks Millionaire Bargain

A quirky exchange centers on a marriage broker pitching a match to a millionaire. The broker boasts a fine count while the buyer weighs a likely purchase and questions the suitor’s gentleness and steadiness, revealing the buyer remains skeptical.

Fresh aft crank Ard opens sash causing draft

A disrupted scene describes Ard opening a sash in the room, creating a noticeable draft that annoys occupants and prevents comfortable cashing or settling in. The fragment hints at a domestic nuisance tied to a mechanical action and airflow.

Jones inheritance echoes maternal greatness in critique

A fragment comments on Jones lacking in comparison to his mother, implying she embodies superior manhood and talent. The remark frames his potential as inherently limited by lineage, suggesting a moral or personal shortfall relative to his mother.

One Branch. Does your trend know anything

A brief, cryptic dialogue notes a boast about knowledge in science and names a professor and Pugiliat, suggesting a satirical exchange on intellect and expertise. The fragment hints at a setting where a figure labeled professor is involved in scientific discourse.

Pugiliat

What Could He Do

A former inmate recounts a wrongful Albany robbery conviction. After arrest, a lookalike criminal who matched his description was identified, delaying justice. Wasted funds and years in prison ended with discharge as a broken man seeking work anew.

Wen Albany Blu Massie State Criminal Insane Asylum Donald Chamberlin

Near Death in Big Pond Mrs Ida Soper Recovers

Mrs. Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania describes a near fatal lung illness years ago. She credits Dr King s New Discovery with fast relief and a permanent cure after other remedies failed. The item promotes the medicine with a trial bottle free and a one dollar price guarantee.

Ida Soper McKee

Daily Markets Pittsburg Pa Cash Cattle Hogs Prices

Receipts reported in Pittsburg on March 15 include 100 carloads of cattle with prime and extra at 6.20 to 6.40 and 6.05 to 6.40 for others. Hog arrivals reached 40 carloads with prime and Yorkers 7.00 to 7.10 and common and roughs 6.20 to 6.75. Sheep and lambs receipts were light with good to prime around 6.0.

Messenger Pittsburg

Local farmer wagon and buggy dealer advertises stock

O F Larson proprietor of Coolville Ohio general store announces agency for the Millburn farm wagon and buggies plus farming implements and wire fencing. He notes a sewing machine sale in a few days and invites bids for customers to consider.

Millburn O. FP Larson Coolville Ohio

Buckeye Debaters Defeat Wisconsin At Ohio State

Ohio State University defeated the University of Wisconsin in a joint debate at the O S U chapel. Judges awarded 2 to 1 in favor of OSU on the navy strengthening resolution. Wisconsin defended the negative while OSU held the affirmative.

Columbus Ohio State University University of Wineis U. Chapel Congess

Cumberland & Northern Railway Incorporation Filed in Kentucky

The Cumberland and Northern Railway Company with $100 capital filed articles in Kentucky. Proposed line from Artemus Knox County through Clay Owsley and Lee to Beattyville covers a distance of miles.

Railway Cormpany Frankfort Marea Cumbriand @& Northern Hellway company Artemus Knox County Clay Owsley and Lee Beattyville Salles

Kin Arrivals Signal Inevitable Train Meeting

An ominous line hints that when kin arrive to confront you they never miss the train. The quip skews toward fateful inevitability and a rural warning tone.

Athens Doctor Gaining Fame for Epilepsy Work

Dr Bernard R LeRoy assistant physician at the Athens state hospital has been studying epilepsy for years and reports beneficial results from treating patients. He cautions that a permanent cure is years away but believes the germ of epilepsy may be found and the cure could follow.

Bernard R. LeRoy Ath State Hospital Athens LeRoy Athens State Hospital Chagrin Falls Cuyahoga County

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Miss Moore Sylvia Moore Missionary Circle Missionary Circle of The Christian Church Chirch Oscar Chrisman Te Alcas Howel Boi Gregory Iit Amuseble Gas Company Jones Gray Benson American Press Association N. Y Stover Stover Engine Works River Street Preeport Ill Big Pond Buckeye Illinois DR. Leroy State Hospital Iuropeties Logan Barn N. Congress St C. W. Lawrence @ Son
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