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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
5
Alarm spreads in Marietta as Rev. J. F. Mills pastor of First Baptist Church faces a tar and feathers threat from an anonymous letter. The charges against him are alleged immoral conduct tied to gossip after the December local option campaign, with officials called in and the author likely to be pursued.
Captain Jester of the B and O S W detectives investigated a burglary at the Guysville B and O depot reported Saturday night. Thieves took tobacco and edibles from the agent and damaged a nearby cellar, with similar thefts attributed to two roaming tramps. Jester planned to stay in Parkersburg to handle related railway thefts across the division.
Grant Bolen and wife of Zelda visited her parents Mr and Mrs George Martin Sunday. A K Newman and Eldon Kenney of Shade visited the Websters Kenney over Sunday. Protracted meeting is in progress. Joe Bush of Detroit has stayed with Rev and Mrs W S Bush for the past week. Milton Mercer called to his ill son in Wood County. Ida Dowler and children visit her father B F Shame. David Bendine of Lima visits sister Lovina Barnhart. Charles Sargent visited Villani Gilkey Sunday.
Marshfield Ohio March 16. Marshfield veterans of the Civil War held a reunion at the home of F M Walker on Tuesday March 12 with a pleasant time. Attendees included F M Barker C C Pierce L Mank EB Loeffler J M Stewart Lewis Hysell J C Coleman KK M Beverage P Jones J L Cooper O Imes and A W Devore. Music by L Hawk and a jig by F M Barker featured the day.
Hamden Junction Ohio March 13 A man named John Weese of Liberty township asserts a unique distinction as he presents himself as proof of an after president Roosevelt. The statement appears in a broader context of political rhetoric and personal claims despite his Democratic alignment.
Miss Rose Price and Mr Clarence Ferrer quietly married in Parkersburg West Virginia after traveling from Nelsonville on the 8 50 north bound train. Both are well known in this city and departed Thursday morning as Mr and Mrs Ferrer.
Floyd Daugherty of Point Pleasant West Virginia visits aunt Mrs. James Bartoe. Miss Jennie James of Athens stays with Mr. and Mrs. Ray James in this city. Miss Lizzie Watkins of Athens visits relatives here. Ruth Hinman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hinman, recovers from severe pneumonia after a dangerous illness.
Charles England of Logan traveled to the city on Friday to call on relatives and friends, signaling a brief social visit.
Mr Lawrence Yerges the jeweler at Hickmans was the guest of his wife in Logan Thursday and Friday. Miss Mae Robinson of Capital City is visiting her parents in the East End for several weeks. Mrs Julia Dew of Logan was the guest of Mr and Mrs James Dew in the latter part of the last week.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Pyle and their child ren left Friday for a new home in Parkersburg West Virginia. Mr Pyle formerly served as Adams Express Companys agent in this city.
Mr and Mrs David McColister and their young son from Athens recently visited Mrs Julia McCollister and her family on Myers Street.
Rev. C. E. Lowney of Pomeroy Ohio conducts evangelistic services at the Presbyterian church in town. Large crowds have been attending the gatherings.
Howard Wells and James Hale of Glouster were hosted by friends visiting the city for a social gathering and to reconnect with locals.
Mrs. A. B. Faires returns Saturday to Glouster after several days visiting Edward Faires and family and Herbert Faires and family in the city.
Miss Nina Siville of Trimble spent a few days in this city as the guest of Miss Hattie Sanders. Mrs. John Eddy of Trimble returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs M P Vore. The infant child of Daniel Call died at Floodwood and funeral services were held Thursday afternoon Rev Pitch officiating Burial was at Green Lawn. Dr and Mrs Lawrence McManigal of Buchiel spent Friday in this city as guests of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs C A Cable.
Common pleas court session caused no morning meeting of the miners convention. The afternoon session starts at 1 30 with state officials William Green D H Sullivan and G W Savage in Athens. Reports from committees and addresses expected as the convention aims to close Thursday evening.
Delegates and officers plunged into work Tuesday afternoon with adjournment before 3 PM. President Moore reviewed the year’s work in a comprehensive report, and officers’ readings were submitted to the appropriate committee for action.
The gathering discussed injunctions against officers and non union groups, and urged solidarity in political voting. Secretary Richards reported a treasury of 1596.82 with 68 local unions, 52 active, and 10 050 members in January. Officers were reelected and results totaled 16 264 votes for auditors with Moore winning the presidency by a large margin.
Jabez McKee has sold his property on Dean avenue near the K M de to John Settle for consideration.
Washington March 16 The President calls on Congress to immediately consider tariff revision noting twelve years of changed business conditions and that current duties fail to fund government. He warns expenses will surpass receipts by July 1 by about one hundred million dollars and urges a swift passage of a new tariff bill.
The college of music at Ohio University graduates ten students this year, five in piano and five in voice, the largest class from the department. Recitals span March to June with seniors Alderman president, and a forthcoming alumni banquet planned as a first of its kind.
The State of Ohio v Arthur Kelley Jr moves to common pleas in Athens County on appeal from a Nelsonville mayoralty liquor case. Kelley was found guilty and fined 200 dollars with 500 dollar bond. a bill of exceptions was allowed and trial pled not guilty.
Two women received divorce decrees this morning in common pleas court. Nona Steinmetz of Jersey Isle separated from Anthony J. Steinmetz. Elmer Groce of Nelsonville divorced Bertha Groce. A young man, Kelley, withdrew a not guilty plea to abandoning his one year old child, and faced $1,000 bond to ensure proper care. Other court actions included retrial of the Allison-Lahri¢ Coal case, demurrers overruled in Jones v Kircher damages suit, and scheduled trials for Conley v Paird, Wood v Jiُcheon, and other matters.
A Tuesday night basketball game at the University Gym between the Civils and Electricals ended in a 16 to 16 tie after a late goal by the Electricals at the end of the first half. Referee McCorkle ruled the timekeeper error left the halftime buzzer unclear, but no protests were lodged before full time. Connett and Weisenberger starred for the Civils while Boyd led the Electricals with Kanable strong at center.
The Masonic Temple board leases the third floor of the old building for one year from April 1, 1909, at 100 dollars, to cover lodging until April 1, 1910. Architects plan complete working plans and specs by April, bids sought immediately, with hopes to start the new temple by summer and ready for occupancy by January 1, 1918.
The Cleveland Memorial Association is organized in Newark New Jersey to raise a $100 000 memorial fund for a suitable monument to the late President Cleveland in Princeton A general committee of 50 prominent citizens will oversee the project and headquarters are in Newark.
Professor Edward Hull, F R S, who studies ancient river channels, has traced the submarine bed of the Adour and the Fos de Capebreton for miles, extending to the open ocean where depths reach about 9000 feet. His analysis uses British Admiralty soundings to map past river layouts beneath the sea.
The U M W of A subdistrict No 6 district No 1 convened in Athens at 1 30 pm with delegates arriving on early trains. President John Moore of Rendville Vice President H A Laning of Blatchford and Secretary Treasurer Joseph Richards of Glouster attended as officials reports and committee appointments dominated the session. Unofficial results indicate Moore likely reelected with strong votes for Lahing and arcs. a new auditing committee slate includes W Stebinett Jackson Cook August Olsen. committee names and officer reports were presented with canvass of March voting set for official figures.
Deputy Cheriff Posey of Washington County visited the courthouse Monday. He brought a patient to the Athens State Hospital from Marietta and returned home there Saturday evening.
Quite few attended the sale of Rebecca Miller on Friday. Miles Stewart moved to his 60 acre farm, purchased from the Borders, for 1200 dollars. Insane Castle visited his mother in Metes county. Grandmother Gift is in poor health. Mrs. Ad Hooper is convalescent. J C Radford visited C Alkington’s home Thursday. Fred Hoisington moved his family to Athens. Larry Hooper of Athens, recovering from mumps, visited his father Friday and Saturday. Joseph Riley moved from Athens to the Daniel Drake house. Eddie Banks plans to move his family into Stewart’s former six acre purchase for 1200 dollars. Julian Gitt’s children improved from illness under Dr. Stanley of Albany.
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