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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
6
Thousands suffer belching gas sour stomach and nausea seek relief in Mina tablets sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co. The ad claims the remedy cures indigestion by removing its cause and promises money back if it fails. It states Mina tablets cost fifty cents and improve digestion and blood nutrition.
In Charlottesville Virginia a coroner's inquest cleared Chanler of all blame after a discharge of a revolver at his country home Merry Milla Cobham near Charlottesville resulted in Gillard an Englishman’s death. Gillard, an Australian arrival two years earlier, had sought Chanler’s protection amid allegations of domestic abuse by his wife.
In Washington on March 17, John Arm strong Chanler, former husband of Amelia Rives and father to Princesa Troubetakoy, is noted for a dramatic career. He endured confinement in an insane asylum in New York, fought for liberty, and sought restoration of property he claims was illegally taken during incarceration. The case has reached courts with sensational charges arising from proceedings in Charlottesville months ago.
A lieutenant colonel George W. Goethals report defends the Panama Canal project against critics who prefer a sea level canal. The exhaustive study, issued by the Panama Canal Commission, argues the lock canal is safer, more economical, and better suited to the enterprise despite skeptics.
James J. Corbett issues a public challenge from Wheeling West Virginia declaring he will box either James J Jeffries or Jack Johnson. He pledges a $1,000 check from Indianapolis to Al Smith at the Gilsey House New York as a guarantee of good faith and offers any number of rounds or a finish in any club worldwide.
In Columbus on March 18 Marvin Hart could not continue after a bruised head. Mike Schreck faced replacement William Schutler of Louisville who was knocked out in the second round.
Nashville reporters say Judge Hart delivered a thorough jury instruction in the Cooper Sharp murder case involving former Senator Carmack. Lawyers declare the charge comprehensive, digesting testimony from all witnesses and rejecting any justification for assault based on epithets or speech.
Havana March 17 dispatch reports the first armed eruption against the new Cuban republic. A sergeant of the rural guard with seven men and peasants fled to the woods from Vueltas in Santa Clara with troops in pursuit. The movement seems numerically small but tied to a broader conspiracy. A special train with a rural guard detachment was reported rushing toward Vuellas.
Thousands of Irish descendants paraded down Fifth Avenue, eight abreast, creating the largest St Patrick’s Day procession in New York history. The march ended at an uptown hall hosting the annual Mr Patrick’s Day ball that night.
A Palermo witness claims Lieutenant Petrosino fell to two short men who fired from close range. The Malian government urges global vigilance, with detectives deployed to Mafia hotspots like Constantinople Tunis Malta and parts of Egypt. American Consul Bishop received life threat letters but aided police.
A White House meeting on the Ohio situation lasted an hour and a half with President present. Senator Burton, State Chairman Henry H Williams, and A Lt. Vorys attended. They discussed upcoming appointments and noted Vorys would not seek Federal office and plans to return to law practice.
March 18 Los Angeles report states K. H. Harriman will withdraw from active duties as doctors urge extended rest. He plans to follow medical advice to the greatest extent possible.
Sam Warren Sr Fred Beckler Clinton Jourdan and D A R McKinstry returned Monday night from a two weeks trip to the central Texas Panhandle. Mr and Mrs Jesse Watkins of Athens and Mr and Mrs Britt Rollins of Rutland who joined the journey are still in the South. The Watkins visit the family of Sam Kirkendall near Avard Oklahoma. The Rollins will spend the winter in Texas. Several Athena people invested on this trip.
Mrs Aubrey le Blond compares a long climb to a tennis match and notes a near 80 year old mother of a club member recently completed a 14 to 15 hour snow expedition without showing fatigue.
Figures show enough anthracite on the surface to supply the trade for eight months. Reading company stores about 2,000,000 tons at Abrams, Landingville and Mahoney City, with nearly 1,900,000 more tons expected by end of March.
A man named Pick Sturtevant dies after a live electrical shock at Peter Robinson & Co. The body vanishes amid rumors of dissection theft. Miss Minton, his fiancée, faces gossip as her engagement to another man stirs society scorn. The groom reappears at the wedding, revealing he survived and returned from a hidden refuge on the roof.
Mr and Mrs Charles Dowler left Monday evening for Bowleland Alberta to settle government land and build a home. Dowler is son of D D Doster of Alexander a longtime county teacher. Mrs Dowler is daughter of B F Shemel of Pleasanton. The province lies north of Montana and is a large wheat country.
The Mennonites formed from Dutch Flemish and German Baptists. They derive their name from Menno Simons, a Catholic priest who became a leader of the Anabaptists around 1557. Simons was born in 1492 and died in 1557. His True Christian Belief appeared three years before his death. After his death the sect divided and revised its creed.
Chicago cattle and hog prices show steady bids for steers cows and heifers with varied beef values. East Buffalo and Pittsburg report diverse cattle sheep hogs and veal pricing while Cincinnati Toledo fare updates cover wheat corn oats lard and bulk meats.
Mrs Maggie Powell cared for sick mother then returned home to Vale. Drue Townsend visited HUD Trainer's home while Mr Trainer remains ill. W A Lloyd left for Wooster on business. Joshua Chaney and son visited locals in Carth age. Solomon Townsend traveled to Creton on business. K B Tedrow and son guests of Will Cline in Albany. James Harkins visited daughter Eva Townsend in Pincher. R J Gibbs from Vinton county called on relatives. Mrs Maud Milligan and three children of Athens visiting her mother. John Ellis bought a horse from his brother George in Vinton county. Mrs B S Powman visited Jagon Farley and family. Howard Townsend of Long Run visited friends. Mrs Frank Rodgers of Vinton county visiting her parents Cottrill. J A Rutherford sold sheep to W A Lieyd and bought a three-year colt from Lieyd.
Attorney L fi Clark of Arnett Oklahoma recounts a Grande vicinity duck hunt with two companions. They bagged thirty three ducks from a flock of about one hundred after seventeen shots using six shooters. The voyage yielded unusually good hunting results.
The transport Logan, which ran aground in Honolulu harbor, has been refloated. Caihria Steel company has announced a ten percent wave reduction effective April 1.
George Hit has returned from a week in Little Hocking. Mrs Burgess Wade and Leona visited relatives in Morgan county. George and Mrs Jones announce twins born Monday March 15. Mrs Copeland and Mrs Coleman are ill. Edna Wharff miss class due to cold. Henry Spear family to move to Athens this week. F M Coleman moving in our village.
Charles Oxley sells his farm to Charles Roberts of Shade and plans to move his family to Ames township soon. Amsey Hooper of Athens visited E. G. Angel and family over Sunday. Misses Mary and Lacy Mulligan visited Bremen. Samuel Laughlin made a business trip to Pleasanton. Miss Ethel Anthony has taken a teaching post at Strouds Run. Miss Kate Mulligan of Pike Valley visited Edward Sheridan’s home. William Tedrow of Rocky Point was a recent business visitor. Harry Pugh stayed with Edward Cranmer and family over the weekend. The local school progresses well under Eldon Kinney.
Mrs KK Parker visits relatives in Racine and Quincy returning home Saturday. Ira Barrows of Torch and Sadie Daugherty of this place visited Misses Ora and Alvy Dunfee on Sunday. J A Dutton spent Monday in Parkersburg. Stanley Siefreld moved to Mt. Vernon for work. Mrs Pierre Hendershot and two children from Parkersburg were guests of Mrs Will Ress over Sunday. Mrs Robert Matt of Cincinnati Ohio recently visited sister Mrs M Dunfee.
Daily markets summary from Pittsburg reports light cattle receipts with prime and extra at about 6.20 and 6.10 for common cattle. Hog receipts light with prime and Yorkers at around 5.05 to 5.25. Sheep and lambs receipts light with good to fair lambs priced near 5.90 to 6.10.
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