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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
6
The piece portrays Mayor Gormiey, a persistent figure in Glouster politics and business. It notes his perennial campaigns and stubborn optimism, predicting another heated race where his faction expects a familiar outcome. The article also includes lengthy opinions on education for girls and the value of practical learning.
Ohio State officials choose the Ohio Central Lines for Exposition travel from Columbus with low excursion rates through May 26. The notice describes daylight through train service to the Exposition and Atlantic Seaboard, plus a humorous feature on Marietta's Lemon club and a long moral exhortation about forgetting wrongs and focusing on kindness.
The Athens county native and Boac superintendent writes from January 1907 about delays in shipments in Manila, a guard’s debt, a robbery and imprisonment, rough road trips across the island, hardy Filipino ponies versus American horses, weather, and nightly cold under woolen blankets as he plans to translate a Spanish document.
North Bound Trains from Athens depart 5:50 am and 4:55 pm with multiple return times. South Bound arrivals to Athens listed for daily and Sunday services. Excursions include Columbus and Pomeroy at 1.25, Jackson 1.00, plus Los Angeles tickets on sale dates and return limits. Jamestown Exposition tickets sale period noted. Homeseekers' Excursions scheduled May through June with dates and contact for details.
A clipped publication offers rules for wholesome living promising fewer troubles if memorized repeated daily. The text ends mid sentence with a fragment asking Are you an Indian or are you hu.
Births, illnesses, and visits across the community as Olmer Hatch and wife welcome a daughter. Amelia Hatch is on the sick list. Bertha Dean and Arthur visit George Riggleman near Coolville. Stella Ladd from Athens Hospital spent a week with her mother. Hattie Dean of Columbus stayed two weeks at home. Maud Newton closes Centennial school. Murray Hatch closes Pine Ridge school. A fine program was rendered in the evening. Miles Bailey improves after illness. Naomi Conklin visited Mabel Dean. Emory Montgomery of Stewart visited relatives. Nancy Brandeberry visited Pearl Jewell’s family.
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal use affects blood and mucous surfaces to eradicate the disease and boost strength, offering 100 dollars if it fails to cure and inviting testimonials. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio, and notes druggists sell it for 75 cents.
When you need a pill take an Early Riser. De Witt's Little Early Risers are safe and satisfactory with no griping. Sold here by Cline's Pharmacy.
Chauncey April 20 The commencement exercises of Chauncey High School were held Saturday evening in the Christian church. Eight graduates received diplomas as orations essays and a main address by Prof. A H Dixon Beverly highlighted the program. Education was stressed as preparation for life beyond schooling. The 1907 ceremony was noted as highly successful in local school history.
Edward T. Hall files a taxpayer suit in Dayton Ohio seeking 4294.34 plus interest from April 1 against County Recorder John L. Theobald to recover fees collected for January 1 to March 31. Theobald asserts the salary law is unconstitutional and faces backing from state associations. The prosecutor declined Hall's April 25 request to sue.
A brief note highlights Hanna’s Green Seal paint as favored by officials or managers, signaling approval and steady use in official projects. The mention implies confidence in quality and reliability for ongoing work.
Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine announces a Home-seeker's Excursion to Northern Michigan. Tickets on sale April 26 May 10 and May 24 with inquiries at the Los Angeles temple office.
In a common pleas court action Security Savings Bank seeks to foreclose a mortgage on property of Herbert Starkey Frank D. Starkey and Hattie E. Starkey. The note for 769 dollars dated December 21 1906 carried monthly payments and a due on default clause. The bank seeks 700 dollars plus seven percent interest from December 21 1906 plus interest on missed payments and sale of the premises to satisfy the judgment. Lewis and Sayre represent the bank.
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