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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Messenger notes more than 200000 will be invested in city public buildings and residences this year. It praises local growth and humorously references a subscriber's past-due account as part of its lighthearted commentary.
Courts face a delicate issue as blood hounds are introduced to track prisoners while the prosecuting witness identifies the suspect and the defendant offers a six-witness alibi. A Rowse county justice recently released a prisoner based on questionable testimony.
A writer condemns a man who borrows a local paper only for specific articles and would mistreat his family if he led one. The piece ridicules the idea of exploiting news for personal gain and decries such behavior as selfish and crude.
The piece argues that the condition of town and farm property reveals a landowner’s character. It links encroachment, shoddy fences, neglected horses, manure-stained cattle, and poor paint to laziness and poverty, while thrift and enterprise shine through well-kept premises and productive effort. Your life is judged by environment and results, not ideals.
The collapse of careless fires and unsafe buildings is improving. January fire waste fell about 33 percent from the prior year and February dropped 12 percent. Early 1909 savings exceed 9.6 million dollars, with potential yearly gains of over 54 million.
The last Thursday in April is proposed as the inauguration date, aligning with Washingtons first inauguration on April 30. It is hoped Congress will consider and decide on this timing in a special session.
The piece urges the U S government to send a commissioner to Central America to personally review conditions. It endorses Judge Magoon, former Cuba governor, as a suitable envoy to assess the scene and foster understanding among conflicting groups to avert future crises.
Mrs Taft has long supported improving the social life of women laborers and now backs the bookbinders cause. The Women’s National Civic Federation section joins the effort with White House backing and officials from multiple departments offering aid during government investigations.
On Friday the steelmakers signaled a roughly 20 percent wage reduction by May 1 while noting the cut may be less drastic in practice. Opponents cite Steel Corporation's 1908 annual report showing just over 4 percent return on common stock, the worst year besides 1907, due to weak demand. They argue improved business could sustain current wage scales without reductions.
The piece critiques church funding and preacher salaries, arguing many congregations pay too little. It claims ministers must supplement income via side work as two by four men are sent out and only about half the salary is funded. It calls for charters to be revoked if churches pay under 200 yearly and notes roster retention for social status.
An editorial note expresses reader approval of Messenger and describes the publication’s aim and popularity among subscribers.
The Messenger costs over 300 a week to run and aims to be a standout daily paper in Athens. Citizens are urged to subscribe and support advertising, share news, and help boost the town by keeping the paper strong and locally relevant.
The county has issued bonds to finance a million-dollar road program and now sports nearly 500 miles of excellent macadam. Land values have surged from five dollars an acre in 1880 to about fifty by 1899 and now around one hundred fifty in the present time. Population and crop returns rise as transportation improves, making the region a stronger magnet for settlers and prosperity.
Seven boys including Derrel Sams Willie Fenzel Otis Peal Arthur Eddleman George Jennings Aquilla Stevens Jr and Walter Beard were arraigned in police court on a charge of property destruction at Bardins coal yards near the B&O depot. Bardin said others helped and more arrests are expected. Parents will cover damages and costs.
Pattern instructions describe a child’s coat in white pique with a circular collar and turned back cuffs, sized for 1 and 2 years, requiring 1% yards of 44 inch material for medium. Suggested fabrics include cashmere, French flannel, bromicloth, bedford cord, and bengaline, with patterns mailed for 10 cents.
Mrs. R. B. Dent visits daughter Mrs. W. T. Sprague in Chauncey this week. Mrs. Addie Koons of Glewater wis ailing here Thursday. Miss Mabel Learned of Chauncey spends Sunday with her parents. An oyster supper is announced.
George Daily a Grosvenor miner and Miss Stella Craig of Glouster were married at the probate court around 10 this morning. Squir Rowe performed the ceremony. The couple will reside at Grosvenor.
The Gloust Coal company mine in Glouster is now in the hands of a receiver and operation is uncertain. Seven workers began removing machinery and valuable equipment, with every item expected to be cleared in about a week as court discussions continue without resolution.
Miss Jessie Gardner of Rutland attended Miss Huldah Dixon on Saturday and Sunday. J. D. Hanlin of Leagan spent Sunday at home.
An ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills with a Marietta resident praising relief after kidney trouble. Separately a flood narrative reports two dead and multiple injured from watery surges, listing names such as Walter Wigel and Mrs Maloney with injuries and likely fatalities.
Andrew Marks sentenced to 90 days in Columbus workhouse plus costs after conviction for unlawful cohabitation with Susan Halfhill. Halfhill fined 50 dollars and costs. both jailed in Athens county earlier. Large witness list and trial noted.
J. A. Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after 15 doctors failed. The ad touts it as infallible for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores boils and piles. 25 cents at McKee’s Drug Store.
A Friday clash at the Canaanville Coal company store led to the arrest of Vincent Davis and his father Everett Davis for assault. Louis Brown and Finan Darling were involved. both Davises pleaded guilty and were fined five dollars plus costs, totaling twenty five dollars and twenty cents.
A local testimonial cites relief from itching piles after using Dean's Ointment with strong approval. Hon. John R R Garrett and Mr. Girard from Alabama endorse the remedy despite prior ineffective treatments.
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