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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1909
Page
2
Chauncey and Circle Hill residents traveled to Pomeroy and Nelsonville for business and family visits. Many locals hosted relatives from Nyetown, Logan, Athens, and surrounding areas while others moved residences, found work, or welcomed births, with a focus on community ties and local movements.
Financial Countess once held the world fat production record at 795.5 pounds. Adelaide of Beechland later surpassed it with 840.62 pounds in the prior year. Now Jacoba Irene, owned by A. O. Auten, claims a further eclipse with 940.1 pounds, per Hoard's Dairyman.
Chicago March 29 James J Jeffries must decide within ten days if he will fight Jack Johnson The two champions met in conference and agreed on no terms beyond a Melbourne syndicate cable requesting a Melbourne bout The buoyant report notes no haggling over terms between Johnson and Corbett and highlights the urgency of a decision.
A vintage drug store listing shows Waukeazy Corn Cure priced at 15 cents at Henderson Crider Drug Co located in 32912. The ad highlights a lower price point for a foot care remedy in a local pharmacy listing.
A. H. Storrs, Scranton engineer, arrived in New York after studying France Belgium and Germany for coal mine safety. He cited experiments at Dievano station showing coal dust explosions cause many mine disasters and warned against open lights as torch danger. Belgium bans open flame and certain dynamites and black powder.
Fred Wolf received a letter threatening death if he did not leave 500 dollars in a designated spot. Police opened an investigation. One suspect is in custody, name withheld by authorities.
Springfield, Ohio voters today cast ballots on the prohibition proposition. Rumors of potential clashes between whites and blacks were denied, helping the election proceed without incident amid general expectations of tension.
An old advertisement touts NYAL'S WORM WAFERS claiming to kill worms and taste like candy. It promises comfort and health with a price of 25e per box, credited to Henderson Crider Drug Co.
Workmen excavating for a sub basement at 211 Market Street uncovered a 200 foot subterranean passage from Old Christ Church to Market Street. Eight skeletons were found in a heap within the tunnel as authorities ponder the tunnel’s construction and its link to Revolutionary War chime removal.
An advertisement promotes Black and White the leading Scent cigar sold by Henderson Crider. The notice cites the product name and the retailer, with a simple sales appeal.
W H Hatch visited Athens while Dean Bort of Logan stayed with friends in the city. Carl Gardner of Chauncey visited his cousins Tessa and Ruth Wallace. Harold Mechem and Berry Pritchard were guests in Logan, Mrs Julia Dew of Logan spent part of the week with relatives here. George Ames of Columbus was a recent guest here, and Mrs Cora Cunningham of Zaleski visits the Poston family on Franklin street.
Mrs. Page Morris completed a pleasant visit in Columbus where she stayed as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morris.
Bert Slater, a student in Manilas New York, spends several weeks in this city as the guest of his sister Mrs. Arthur Vorhes.
Mrs Webster Poston came home at week’s end after a few days visiting relatives in Logan.
Mr and Mrs William Matheny of Gallipolis were recent guests of Mr and Mrs L G Matheny on Washington Street.
Mrs L F Carpenter was taken to the Nelsonville hospital Tuesday of last week. She withstood the ordeal well.
Mrs. Thomas Galvin entertained the Wednesday Afternoon club at her Columbus street home. Members included Fred Wilson, Alexander Musser, Winfield Scott, Alfred Scott, N. B. Cook, F. E. Wells, Oscar Aumiller, Fred Linscott, A Juniper, Henry McCullough, Frank Thompson, Charles Davis, Don Martin, and George Silcott.
Miss Mabel and Beth Verity hosted a St Patrick party at their Madison street home on Wednesday. Ferns and shamrocks decorated the house and a late lunch was served. Attendees included Berth Robbinson Tessa Ruth Wallace Lulu Mable Perry Tessa James Nellie Longgraff Grace Hammond Gladys Steenrod Willis Fiegins Cecil Dutch Shafer John Wooley Harold Mochem Will North Clarence Ma theny. Out of town guests were Mrs Florence Robinson Orbiston Miss Ethel Hmphrey Forest and Dean Bort Logan.
Attractive house dress pattern offers convenience with a side-closing waist and skirt. Describes sleeve options elbow or full length, fabric suggestions, nine-gore skirt, belt waist, and sizing from 32 to 44 inches. Pattern available via The Messenger for 10 cents plus postage.
The attendees include F. C. Davis, L. D. Wells, Johnson, Edward Vorhes, Arthur Vorhes, Robert Dean, Samuel Preston, Julius Fisher, and the hostess.
West Palm Beach Florida March 29 James Abrams was roasted to death and G C Barco badly hurt after a car ditch and a caseline reservoir explosion following the crash.
President Taft weighs summer plans amid broad invitations for speeches and travel. He once aimed for a western Pacific tour with a Alaska stop but expenses delay the trip. Mrs Taft chooses a summer home with Manchester by the Sea as a leading option while congressional session length uncertainty prevents speeches.
A historical advertisement listing Dr Humphreys Specifics with numbered remedies for fevers colic teething cough and many ailments. It notes prices per item, mentions sale by druggists or on receipt of price, and provides the Medical Book sent free from Laerfoun Medicine Co at Corner Willem Streets, New York.
Mrs. F E Welch hosted an eight course luncheon on Thursday in honor of Mrs. George Bethel who departs this week for a new Texas home. Mrs. Welch was assisted by Mrs. Louis Eberly and Mrs. Charles Sheppard with covers for Mesdames Bethel Bean Spencer and Sheppard.
Mr and Mrs Edward Ewing entertained Sunday with a visit from the host’s brother tr KE Ewing of Ewington who plans to depart Wednesday to visit relatives in Florida.
Ohio Produce Company provides corrected daily wholesale prices for producers and dealers, with the update noted for subscribers. The item emphasizes price adjustments and distribution to wholesale buyers.
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