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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
1
Reports detail the inheritance tax provisions and rates, exemptions for religious and charitable bodies, and penalties for late payment. The Payne bill aims to revise the Dingley tariff with a mix of maximum and minimum rates, anticipating extensive floor and Senate consideration with party leaders signaling potential compromises.
Washington March 18. L Lewis vice president and John Williams secretary treasurer of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers of North America warn that the Payne tariff bill will cause drastic reductions in the iron and steel schedule and harm hundreds of thousands of workers. They call for careful consideration of each item to protect American workers.
Grace L McCathran and Arthur D Burchfield were united in marriage at Mrs Pannie McCathran's home in The Plains on Tuesday evening. Rev G R Coon officiated as Mrs Harry Moore led the wedding march. A wedding dinner followed with a tasteful cake prepared by Mrs Moore. The bride wore a gown of thin white organdie. The couple will reside in Grosvenor where friends wish them happiness.
A box supper hosted at the home of J. and D. A. Bardin on Central avenue Monday evening benefited the Central Avenue church. Five hundred people attended and the event was described as a big success with all in attendance enjoying the evening.
Telegram from National President T L Lewis to Athens Ohio official John Moore says he cannot attend the Hocking convention due to important developments in the Pennsylvania scale agreement. Lewis has been in Indianapolis for days and expects to join the Scranton conference next week. Delegates express disappointment.
Lucy Male of Barlow township Washington county files suit for 5201 against the Marietta Register-Leader company and contest manager Kh. T. Rodgers claiming her colored status caused rejection in the Europe contest. Attorney for plaintiff is B. Forlett.
A petition circulated by leading Chillicothe business men asks the B and O S W to retain W R Moore as agent in the city. Moore has been offered a higher salary elsewhere but locals urge a raise to keep him. Moore is noted as a popular former Chillicothe agent.
Common pleas court conducted the final citizenship tests for a large group of Athens county coal miners. Thirteen were examined by Will iam M. Ragsdale, with only three Hungarians passing. Seven of the twenty did not appear and thirteen were admitted or continued. ten cases were postponed to November 12 for further testing.
In Perry County many liquor-law indictments were continued or diverted after pleas of guilty. Clarke of Shawnee, Cruthers, Wilson of Corning, and Mitchell of Carrington faced multiple counts, each pleading guilty and receiving fines of 200 dollars or less plus costs. Gartland was fined 50 dollars for giving away gin.
The state auditor’s examination of Ath ens village, covering Aug 26 1906 to Nov 18 1908, finds careful stewardship with neat books and no legal payments during the period. Mayor Hedges and Mayor Day administered collections totaling 3 290.15 and 960.65 respectively with fines and poll tax noted. Sinking fund trustees include Hedges, McVay and Gold en. indebtedness includes street improvements and 6 4 per cent certificates amounting to 6568.75 to be paid from the next tax eellections.
Edward Johnson and W. K. Field leading coal interests from Columbus to Pittsburgh for a conference with railroad traffic chiefs and Ohio Pennsylvania operators. They argue West Virginia districts enjoy lower rates and cheap labor, seeking WV rate advancement or lake corridor relief. expect rejection and possible Interstate Commerce Commission appeal through the Ohio railroad commission.
The Pleasanton select school in Wheasanton Ohio ended a highly successful term with 24 pupils enrolled and an average attendance of 2. Parents praise Miss MaeKenney for steady work despite cramped accommodations.
Jesse Orr aged 24 a construction man and iia Zimmerman aged 20 both of Athens are listed in the brief notice with ages and hometowns.
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