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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
5
Boston Globe columnist George H. Martin argues education pays beyond attendance. Completing any high school course raises maturity, logical thinking, literacy, scientific understanding, and civic engagement. Public high schools offer opportunity for the poor to escape confinement and broaden future options.
Miss Ethel Six and Nellie Hoodlet were Athens callers Monday. Charley Barker returned from Columbus and visits with Mrs A W De Vore of Seelyville this week. Mr and Mrs Harry Bolster of Mineral visited relatives here last week. Maywood Williams of Longstrethh spends the week with Mrs mma Jones. J O Imes was a business caller in Athens last Wednesday. Misses Ethel Six and in Townsend spent Sunday in Nelsonville with Mr and Mrs Andy Juniper. Mr and Mrs Saul Wade are visiting relatives in Wellston this week. Miss Fays Wingett of Albany visited last week with grandparents Mr and Mrs F M Barker. James Beverage was a Nelsonville visitor last Sunday. Dr E G Pedigo was in Columbus one day last week on business. Charley Beverage of Athens was called here last week by the illness of his parents Mr and Mrs R M Peverage. S F Beverage of Chauncey was a business caller last Monday. Miss Forest Wolfe of Athens was a business caller last Saturday. Mrs Everet Knowlton of Athens is ...
A humorous line notes that new marriages seem fine at first, but troubles emerge after some time. The speaker, a man with toddy, quips that early bliss gives way to dissatisfaction as years pass. The remark captures a light social observation in a period voice.
The article argues cleanliness must be internal as well as external. A healthy person has a clean stomach bowels blood liver and tissues. Such a person works energetically thinks clearly and avoids liver lung stomach and blood ailments linked to unclean conditions.
Lewis King the Nelsonville evangelist was brought to Athens on Monday night for the third slander charge. Mary Kennedy of Athens testified that King stated on April 27 in Reynolds Hall that all Catholic women are unchaste. He pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and posted a $500 bond. A large crowd welcomed him back in Nelsonville, where the audience packed Reynolds Hall for a men-only meeting amid rumors of further arrests.
An advertisement promotes Hyomei inhalers and Hyomel tonics as a home remedy for catarrh coughs colds bronchitis croup asthma and consumption. It touts instant relief in five minutes and five hours and sells complete outfits for one dollar with guaranteed money back through Henderson-Crider Drug Co Athens Ohio.
Miss Oisie King of Stewart married mer son Beebe of Beebe at the Elk Hotel on Monday May with E Hedges performing the ceremony. The couple will reside in Beebe with the groom a brother of Inna.
Bertha Carsey Harper sues Ella Carsey and Jesse Finsterwald as administrator to set off her half of property in severalty after estate debts are paid. Elizabeth Hoisington sues Kittle Gillilan for 850 dollars with 5 percent interest from May 1 1902 on a promissory note.
Pure Oil plans a new pipeline from Philadelphia refineries to Robinson Ohio via southeastern Ohio to enter the Bremen field. It would compete with Standard Oil which currently runs Bremen Marietta lines. Surveys by Tertig Brothers indicate favorable prospects. Bremen marks Clinton rock oil in paying quantities. Keep informed read The Messenger.
A large crowd attended a Monday event at the Knights of Pythias building to honor newly initiated members. Nearly 200 Sir Knights and ladies gathered for a social hour and banquet after degree work for three candidates. Rathbone Sisters aided planning for future membership growth as plans move toward the new lodge quarters on the third floor.
About 250 miners at Sunday Creek mine No 209 near Athens refuse to work after a dispute over turnkeeper status for William Grimes. The miners say sub-district officials ordered the walkout unless Grimes was recognized, while President Moore and Supervisor Richards were en route for comment.
Hr Glazier treasurer of Whitaker Paper Co in Cincinnati spent Sunday with brother Lewis Glazier. Miss Carola of Marietta returned home after visiting brother Nev L Strecker. John Crawford of Trimble stayed with sister Elizabeth Crawford. W M Henry returned from a two week visit to Marietta Lowe and Washington county. Four pilgrims from Athens walked to the village in under four hours arriving Saturday evening. They were Migse jazel Reed Margaret Flegal and Irene Giteon. They left Sunday evening after a pleasant visit at Miss Gilson's home. Mrs Abram Zarley, about 70, at home near Federal.
Dr and Mrs Howard host commencement events as Rev Strecker delivers a masterful Exodos 32:2 sermon to a crowded M B K church. N W Henry of Chanute visits C D Henry and relatives while Miss Gladys Wheeler returns for her wedding and new home with Rev Arthur. Local council and school board meet in regular session to plan next year’s teaching staff.
A fragmented OCR note references a familiar phrase about a product or brand, with unclear context and missing details. The readable portion hints at a longstanding preference or characteristic but provides no concrete events, dates, or names to fill out a full report.
Charles Male, sought for cutting in Kilvert Athens county, escaped from Ben Fields in Cutler then evaded capture on a train near Marietta. He was seized earlier in Williamstown by Sergeant Owens, and refuses return to Ohio until requisition papers arrive.
The line mocks women by saying few have a nice back and claims most are blemished or naturally have one large feature. It reflects dated judgment on female bodies and beauty standards.
Refugee Payne arrives at Kingstown St Vincent and swears Carrie D Knowles was seized five years ago in a Venezuelan port after a West Indian storm. He names captain Collin Stephenson and crew, says all men were jailed and remain imprisoned as authorities promise full inquiry.
A dispatch from Kingstown relays an escaped Venezuelan prisoner story alleging that the Carrie D. Knowles crew, all West Indies natives, were imprisoned in Venezuela. The prisoner’s identity is unclear, possibly Elisha Payne of Provincetown, who did not sail with the Knowles. Verification is unlikely from this port.
Mercer Pa May 6 A marriage certificate shows Anna McDermott wed Edward Schaeffer in Chicago Feb 4 1905 If the woman known as Mrs Boyle is the same person she may testify against Boyle She has been subpoenaed Prosecution jurors numbered twenty seven veniremen examined as trial began this morning
British riflemen won the international small bore contest with 14,586 points from 15,000, averaging 291. Americans totaled 14,179. Australian scores were not yet reported. In Chicago, 10,000 marine workers including engineers and deckhands walked out.
Miss Flora Conner formerly of Athens will move to Lancaster to head the boys industry home hospital, succeeding Mrs Allen who goes abroad. Appointed by the board last week, Conner is praised by Dr. J F Baldwin for her efficiency. Her family includes Rev James M Conner and siblings Mae and Grace Conner.
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