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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1907
Page
6
The Athens project advertises a $100,000 federal building that could spur local architectural growth and modernization. The piece cites editorials on advertising space, the role of readers, and a retrospective defense of Senator Foraker amid Ohio politics, praising open campaigns and state unity for 1908 Republican momentum.
A. Globe columnist muses on gender roles and social quirks. The piece contrasts old and young, notes women control in relationships, and jokes about money, time, and public life. It playfully critiques manners, humor, and discretion in everyday affairs.
The Ath ens State Hospital board met in regular session with members McKee, Fisher, Metcalf, Sawyer, and Mauck. They authorize county negotiations to repair the paved street from the South Bridge to the asylum gates and pledge to provide most labor and teams. A wage increase under a sliding scale will raise pay to 30 to 45 dollars monthly, aiming to recruit trained attendants.
Justice Fitzgerald names a lunacy commission to assess Harry K Thaw's mental state. The panel includes Morgan J. O'Brien Peter B. Olney and Leopold Putzel with Evelyn Nesbit Thaw present as news emerged. The commission could decide if Thaw is sane or ordered to an asylum and hearings may be public.
Albert Bartlett appeared before Mayor Day on Tuesday evening charged by his sister-in-law Mrs Ida Bartlett with using profane and obscene language in her presence. Bartlett pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs, which he paid.
Sheriff Webster tracked Robert Miller of New Lexington for stabbing his father Bailey Miller with a knife last Sunday night. Miller fled after the act and was believed hidden near Athens. He was captured in Murray City Tuesday evening and will be taken to New Lexington to face a serious charge.
A discussion on surgical operations for women in hospitals notes many cases stem from neglected feminine health. It credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with preventing surgeries and cites patient letters praising restored health. The piece endorses the remedy as a universal cure for female ills.
Mrs Pinkham invites women suffering from female weaknesses to write from Lynn Massachusetts. She will identify the likely location of the trouble from symptoms and advise the fastest and surest path to recovery. Her vast experience informs free helpful guidance. Ask Mrs Pinkham's Advice a Woman Best Understands a Woman's Ills.
Mrs Franz Woodworth hosted the Junior Cooking club at North Congress Street Tuesday evening. Most members attended with four guests including Mrs John Gist Mrs Thomas Edmundson Mrs R L Woodworth and Miss Helen Pickett. An Easter egg card table and red carnation favors accompanied a magazine guessing contest won by Miss Lula Fulton with consolation to Mrs Edmundson.
Mrs. Mary Kennedy died at her West Union Street home at 11 30 p m aged 87 from infirmities of old age. She had lived in the city twenty years and was the widow of Anthony Kennedy. Surviving is son A J Kennedy of Columbus who was with her. Funeral at St Pauls church Thursday at 10 a m with burial in Mt Cavalry cemetery in Columbus.
The Adam Webber bakery in the Campbell addition, damaged by flood to its machinery, has been repaired and will resume operations today. The plant endured significant flood impact but is now back in business with restored equipment.
A large road scraper hitched to a wagon broke free this morning on Dean avenue and rolled down the grade at high speed. No people or teams were in the street and only the curb suffered material damage as the scraper struck, knocking off several stones.
J C Lewis presents a rural comedy drama at the opera house this evening. The show features bright specialties and a strong company with new scenic and mechanical effects.
The display ad highlights Hanna's Green Seal as the true mixture of paint for professional results.
The Sunnyside Embroidery club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Martha Wolfe Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with full attendance desired.
A complaint to Mayor Day reports indiscriminate rifle firing in parts of the city. Several narrow escapes from stray bullets prompt the mayor to order arrests of anyone detected firing at a mark within the corporation.
An advertisement touts Hanna's Green Seal Paint as having proper properties in due proportions. It emphasizes quality and suitability for painting tasks with a confident claim of reliable performance.
The damaged athletic field will delay early practices with repairs costing around 1500 dollars. Athletic Director Jones expects a strong season led by pitchers Coleman Gullum and Patterson. Hagan out so a temporary captain will be appointed. The team schedules games at Athens and other cities, with early games possibly moved abroad due to field repairs.
Hanna's Green Seal Paint promises better coverage than rivals by using high quality materials. The advertisement emphasizes superior formulation and top grade ingredients to justify its lead over competing products.
The funeral of Parker Rigg was held Tuesday afternoon at the M E church. Rev G W Burns of Dresden delivered the address and was well received. A special choir sang during the service and Paramathia lodge conducted the burial ritual. Interment followed at Hebbardsville C P cemetery.
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