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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
1
Columbus dispatch reports the Spicer bill repealing the Longworth act will pass the Senate making all constitutional amendments likely to fail in the fall. Huffman and Bronson bills await committee action as passage prospects grow dim amid assembly opposition.
The failed constitutional amendment pauses the assembly and a senator's term expires March next. Without a legislature, a vacancy would exist from March to January 1910, raising questions about the governor’s power to appoint for the interim. Spicer bill passage adds to backers’ disappointment.
The senate will consider Governor Harris appointments and lingering Pattison picks. No signs of trouble in confirmations. the political shift to a Republican governor weakens past senate influence, and President Williams says no anticipated votes against any appointee.
The Democratic senate caucus demanded action on a broad reform package before adjourning, listing initiatives from initiative and referendum to direct senatorial elections. With ten weeks left in the session, little progress has been made, and a new push emerges to create a six member joint committee to pursue a general primary bill.
The Democratic state convention may skip Memorial hall in May due to previous engagement. Its Columbus venue decision hinges on whether the West Goodale Street Auditorium ice rink can be prepared for the gathering amid a miscommunication on open dates with the state committee.
At the Round Table of College Presidents and Deans in Columbus last week President Herbert Welch of Ohio Wesleyan Dean Edwin W Chubb of Ohio University and Dean John Dickerman of Western Reserve University were named to report on laws and customs governing collegiate degrees The current regime allows any institution with 5000 dollars property and college courses to grant degrees while stricter standards elsewhere require accredited standing before degree powers are vested The issue is vital for colleges and universities of standard reputation.
Stirl McClelland files for divorce from Effie W. McClelland claiming unfaithfulness. Attorney Foster represents him. Married in MacCon nel ls ville May 19 1899. Wife deserted at Green's Run February 15 1908. Accuses Effie of illicit relations with Lessie Judson Alvah Judson and James Hol bert.
The Athens county Democratic executive committee calls a mass meeting in Athens on Saturday March 21 to select delegates to the senatorial and congressional conventions and to fix time and place for the Athens county convention.
Brigadier Lamb and Captain Man sell of the Salvation Army from New York were hosted by Mrs. George J. Putnam. Lamb spoke Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian church before traveling to Logan for a talk and planning to address Ohio penitentiary inmates on Sunday.
Nelsonville Ohio March 18 the adjourned city council session moved quickly after the resignation of George Gulley. William Haybron won a secret ballot to fill the seat with five votes. Police Chief Warner swore in the new member, while street lighting and water extension for Madison street were discussed. Ordinances 154 and 155 were acted on, and committees were named before adjourning.
William Bower of North Court Street is the sole delegate chosen to the county convention for the congress. He was informed of the appointment around 1 o'clock Tuesday night and plans to go to Columbus on business, stopping at Logan if the convention is delayed for returns. Bower says he does not believe he is breaking confidences but asks the matter not be publicized if mistaken.
Hon Albert Douglas returns from Washington and will stay for the Logan convention on Thursday. He plans to travel back with the delegation on the special train and then proceed to Washington from Chillicothe.
Squire Rose's court disposed two cases on Tuesday afternoon. James Cooksey pleaded guilty to conducting an unlawful raffle and paid a $50 fine plus costs. Joe Faben, accused of stabbing a Hungarian baby celebration, was dismissed when not proven guilty.
The Arena, Athens High School's new paper, makes a strong first impression with diligent student journalism. Bindings in red and white echo school colors as the issue circulates, showcasing promising work from young writers.
Nelsonville O March 18 Mrs Henry Innman of Buchtel remains missing after leaving her home Friday. Reported sightings in Columbus Athens and Willoughby proved false as daughter Elizabeth searches Athens and other cities for clues. Miss Innman believes her mother would not commit suicide despite a note mentioning a return when feeling well.
The scale committee of the United Mine Workers met in Indianapolis to draft the final report for the convention. It favors allowing the southwest competitive field to proceed with wage negotiations while other districts may follow separate state agreements. Operators in Illinois Ohio Indiana and Western Pennsylvania responded to joint conference invites with mixed readiness to participate.
Yesterday both men were sentenced to three years in the Ohio state prison by Judge Wood. The jury retired at 3 p.m. after a half hour of deliberation. Sheriff Webster will escort Rock Hopkins and Fred Downing to Columbus tomorrow.
Abraham Enrow died Monday evening at his home in Zaleski from a complication of diseases. A longtime blacksmith in Zaleski, he was well known in the county with many relatives. The funeral was held there this morning, and the remains were sent to Union Street Cemetery for interment this afternoon.
In Columbus on March 17 the common pleas court dismissed Stacey Linscott’s suit for 25000 against Superintendent George E. Fisher of the Marietta district Anti-Saloon League due to Linscott’s failure to prove citizenship in the county. Linscott, a former Democratic state senate candidate in the Nine Fourteenth District, blamed Fisher for distributing certain circulars.
The 10 month old child of Mr and Mrs Arthur Penrod died at their home here Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 o clock from the residence.
Mrs Etta May Wolf wife of Lafe Wolf died at home in Beaumont Ohio from catarrh of the stomach after a five month illness. She was 39. Survived by husband two sons four brothers one sister and many friends. Funeral set for Chauncey Friday at 2 pm from the Methodist church. The family previously lived in Athens and Mechanicsburg.
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