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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
4
A jumble of items includes subscription details for the Twice A Week Messenger and county mailing, a stray note on straw hats, a tongue in cheek argument for a new wet campaign, an Indiana ice water tale about lockjaw, Worcester street literates needing licenses, and a mock utopian line about baseball in the minors.
A rural saying notes that even the most ignorant man in the country can know as much as the wisest when he drills a hole in the ground. The remark underscores practical skill and common sense learned through work.
The article notes Michigan has more than a half-million acres valued at $1.58 per acre, suggesting the valuation may be high after examining the land.
A shared trait links editors and preachers they only see impact when their words clash with others beliefs or prejudices. The observation notes how audience attention rises or falls based on alignment with accepted views.
The piece riffs on disease germs seen with the naked eye and cites dull sermons as sleep aids. It mocks reportorial habits, criticizes congressmen from Panama, and quotes a French scientist on hypnosis in worship, noting real messages wake audiences rather than lull them.
The Killggothe Board of Trade promotes three prospective industries to relocate to town to provide jobs and spending power for workers. It also suggests boosting prosperity by arranging frequent excursions to the ancient capital with a city proclamation limiting police action against drunks unless life or limb is at risk, with a $1 fine and subsequent costs charged to the victim on later visits.
A clipped editorial voice decries loafers who fail to help themselves and harm others they meet, noting a claimed 15 cent gap between productive men and the idle, underscoring concern over personal responsibility and social impact.
A Leavenworth Times opinion urges strict action against unemployed loafers who refuse work despite available jobs. It condemns loafers as vagrants and argues they should be compelled to leave town or stay home to avoid influencing others, using Athens as an example.
The piece argues Athens is growing beyond village origins with strong real estate and business prospects. It extols Athens as a splendid, healthy place to live and invest, inviting readers to move to the city and share in its joyous development.
The Messenger declares a fixed news policy where all matters of public record and news of public interest are published without exception. It rejects ad hoc censorship, insisting management must decide what to publish and what to withhold regardless of individuals or pressures.
A short quirky line notes a boy's fondness for pie even when it is not considered good. The observation plays on surprises in taste and the idea that enjoyment can persist despite flaws.
The Adelbert College sophomore class protests two suspended members not reinstated and warns of a walkout by the entire class potentially drawing in freshmen. The Ohio State Journal argues schools must uphold authority and discipline to uphold law and order and warns of broader national harm from insubordination.
Farmers in Athena county and southern Ohio face delays as heavy rains soak fields. Oats sowing is late and many potatoes remain unsown fearing rot. wet ground will need sunshine to dry before planting. Fruit losses uncertain though frost did not heavily harm blooming peaches.
The Ath ens Masonic Temple board invites bids by 1 o clock May 11 for a four story news temple at College and Union. Plans show construction with Athens building brick and red brick trim, basement blocks, and stone accents, totaling over 65,000 cubic feet. The secretary Peters office holds plans for inspection with intentions to start work in June and enclose the structure before cold weather.
George W. Quick of Hamden Junction Ohio aged eight percent relevance owns an 1787 Franklin penny kept on Spring Run Meigs County. The coin dates to the Lincoln inauguration on March 4 1861 and Quick has refused a $100 offer for it.
Miss Anna Dye closed her school here last Friday due to weather. Attendance was large and the term a success with steady interest in the work. Miss Dye returned home in Cooutville Sunday.
Governor Harmon faces conflicts with the law and political rivals as he campaigns for the presidency. Herbert Bigelow backs initiative and referendum opposition to a constitutional convention, while the Ohio state board of commerce pushes a tax plan under Foote to organize taxpayer committees for the quadrennial appraisal law.
County Commissioner Joseph Wolfe was unable to attend the Monday afternoon meeting in the courthouse due to a serious illness at his home in Neb sonville. He is described as quite ill and the ailment is considered serious.
Receipts of cattle were unchanged. Hogs 10 carloads with prime and Yorkers about 7.40 to 7.75, common and roughs around 7.15. Sheep and lambs receipts fair with good to prime sheep from 5.80 to 6.00 and fair to choice lambs from 5.50 to 7.90.
Emerson Beebe a 41 year old Beebe farmer and Miss Elsie King 15 of Stewart seek marriage. Austin Barner 47 a miner of Rachelmacher and Mrs Elsie V Davis aged 4? of Floodwood file for nuptials.
For sale all kinds of bee supplies with a specialty in sections and combs. H Kern advertises in Athens on RD 1. Home phone 6-614 taw-pd.
For Croup, Whooping Cough and Colds use Dr Seth Hart s Croup Syrup. Rev Kovinger preached at Mt Liberty Sunday. Mrs Lottie Craig of Marietta closed Pine Ridge Pri day school and Miss Minnie Tracy closed Centennial school. Miss Olive Brandeberry visiting her mother in Marietta. Mrs Byron Frost visiting relatives in Marietta. Mamie Lemon employed at Athens Home Telephone Company visited her parents. Mrs J R Barrows of Belpre visiting William and Mrs Barrows near this place. James Johnston of Arkansas visiting relatives here. H A Cook of Beebe went to Belpre to see cousin Harvey Allen ill with slim chances. Cecil Cook closed Beebe school last Saturday. Miss Lizzie Ahrendt at central telephone office now.
George Brown and mother from Sand Rock visited Mrs. Robert Copeland who is seriously ill with little hope of recovery. Capt. C. M. Harrison and family of Music Run visited Steve Ragan and wife. George Jarvis visited his children in Parkersburg and returned with his granddaughter Morna Guthrie. Tom Copeland of Columbus was called home by his mother's critical illness, and Mrs. Emmett Copeland was dangerously ill but improved.
Mr Taylor closed his school at the race last Friday afternoon. R J Runion of Athens visited his mother Mrs Annie Runion over the weekend. Misses Mary Caldwell and Myrtle Runion visited L A Person family at Alfred Thursday night. Frank Caldwell and wife visited his parents Mr and Mrs Leander Harris at Athens last week. Emerson Burton, previously employed in Athens, spent Sunday at home. L T Bunion and family called on flames T Van Meter at Alfred Sunday. D Swartz bought a bunch of sheep near Alfred last week.
The Ohio railway commission ruled that express companies cannot refuse shipments labeled bulk packages. The decision follows Adams Express and Wells Fargo rejecting automobile tags sent by the automobile registration department to clubs in multiple cities. The ruling saves the state about $2,000 annually.
Ely Holmes, a prisoner in the Lee county jail at Leesburg, was killed in a hand to hand fight with Deputy Sheriff Hl. D. Logan in a dark cell. The incident occurred on May 6 in Albany's reporting area.
Junings YV. Jones veteran attorney and former mayor of Fostoria died after several minor strokes. He served as solicitor and president of the board of education in Seneca county.
Canton Athens No. 74 J O O P F installed officers Monday night including FB. Carty captain W. M. Secoy lieutenant W. A. Lewis ensign C. H. Brown clerk C. L. Strahl accountant Ed Bolin standard bearer J. W. Barich guard R. S. Cook sentinel E. B. Rose picket.
Rev. W J Baldwin of Moody Bible Institute Chicago will conduct four weeks of services at Luhrig Union Church starting May 5. He arrives after completing a successful series at Gilbert Iowa and will proceed to Story City Iowa. The program promises no sensational features.
In Fairfield County near the Perry County line a new Flagdale station has opened. The Flagdale Oil Company holds leases nearby and over 14 oil derricks are visible from the depot platform indicating a growing oil activity in the area.
William T. Lewis of Shawnee Ohio commissioner of labor statistics died in a Cleveland hotel last week from pleuro pneumonia. Born in Wales 48 years ago he began coal mining, later studied law and practiced in New Lexington. He ran for Congress in 1891, married Mary Jona of Shawnee, leaving a widow and one son.
Wills Creek Coal company owners McLaney and Lyonsdale reach a local agreement with miners ending a year long shutdown. Electric gathering motors replace mules and ponies while pushers move cars from rooms. Bone coal remains posted. Loading rate rises five cents per ton. Smaller mine cars and new equipment to be installed.
The State v Arthur Ginn ended with a second degree murder verdict in common pleas court before Judge John T. Pyle. Ginn, a colored man, received a life term after killing his colored companion with a shotgun during a quarrel. Sheriff Holden and Rendville marshal Shelton escorted Ginn to Columbus to begin his sentence.
The local energy surge continues with forecasts of about 1000 wells to be drilled across Athens Perry and Hocking counties before snowy weather. Projections note abundant output from shallow and deep sands as Perry County vies with Fairfield County for oil and gas prominence.
George Bennett a lifelong Democrat and coal miner from Bearfield township has been named by Governor Harmon as a guard at the Oale Penitentiary.
Probate judge records show multiple estate accounts filed in Athens county Ohio with suspensions for public notice and exceptions until May 1909. Names include Lawrence Worstell administrator Andrew Og surmised. Samuel McCune guardian Estella Harris. Jennie Frame administratrix A J Frame. W E Peters executor Sarah M Brown. Almira Webster administratrix Harry M Webster. Isaac W Chappelear administrator Mintha Lowery. Hiram L Baker guardian Richard J Drake. Daniel W Cornell and Joseph Jr administrators Jeremiah W Murphy.
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