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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
6
A compact column style item surveys taxes in San Francisco, comments on dress, police, fire scenes, and public figures. It notes President Taft era topics, mentions Roosevelt, Cannon, Doyen, and the corruption and reform debates, with tangents on telephones, agriculture, and Congress.
The piece notes Frank Monnett, former Ohio attorney general, filed hundreds of suits against Standard Oil with no Supreme Court reports, yet President Roosevelt reportedly made him the chief prosecutor for investigating interstate commerce law violations in Ohio.
Miss Carrie Thompson previously attended the public school there and now living in Illinois requests a photo of the old court house that stood before the current building. The article urges an enterprising photographer to capture the structure before it is razed, recalling it holds many school day memories for former students.
Village of Middleport offers 200 reward for arrest and conviction of offenders who burglarized Rowley Berry hardware store on May 3 1906. Stolen items include firearms watches knives and cartridges. Suspects named William Lowrey known as Devil Up and Harry Warner aged about twenty with descriptions provided.
A Tennessee humor column recalls Athens street scenes and barbershop quips, Zion debates between Dowie and Voliva, and colorful local incidents. It notes bustling shops, ill tempered exchanges, and playful anecdotes about buyers, street banter, and day to day curiosities. The piece includes jokes about olives and napkins, an auctioneers scene, dogs and roosters, and a wit-filled tour through local life.
A medical note extols torpid livers and urges cleansing to improve overall health. It praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as reliable effective pleasant pills that never gripe, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
The sixteenth annual Athens County C. E. union convention meets May 19 on the State Hospital grounds in Athens. Speakers include Secretary Hubbell of Columbus and Mrs. Hutchinson of Toledo with a Junior parade and basket dinner. Sessions run 9 to 3 p m with Sunday address to children. possible move to Christian Church if Saturday storms.
An advertisement notes that a druggist provides Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar, the original cough syrup, and references Cline's Pharmacy as a supplier.
Robert McClanahan from near Pleasant Hill was arrested by Marshall Finsterwald. He pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct before Mayor Day, fined $5 plus $3.90 costs totaling $8.90, and released with a week to pay.
In Athens County a wine pedlar testifies amid a case where Walker refutes accusations of stealing. He claims no wife or prospects in that line and denies taking any such items, while county officers are described as the dryest set of liars he ever met.
An advertisement states Green Seal paint covers a greater surface satisfactorily than any other paint on the market and urges readers to try it. for sale by H. L. Wheaton.
Fire alarms rang Saturday at 6 30 am but employees extinguished a blaze in The F C Stedman Company store before the fire department arrived. A match struck near a water closet lit broom stock, but quick action with a hose controlled the fire. Damages may reach 50 dollars, insured.
Work on the Canaan Coal Company shaft near Canaanville progresses rapidly. The vein beneath the shaft measures nine feet eleven inches, a thickness surpassing prior hopes. Pumps and pipes are being installed to manage water, with main shaft work expected soon. Coal from No. 6 vein is reported to be of good quality.
The notice promotes Lustro-Finish as the most beautiful finish for floors and woodwork. It invites readers to view finished samples at H. L Wheaton's showroom.
Mr and Mrs J D Brown have returned from four weeks in Washington DC. They praise the ozone atmosphere and scenery around the capital and attended many society events. They deny any dissipation despite their rotund and youthful appearance.
The Board of Trustees of Public Affairs approved monthly bills and salaries. Miss Fay Baker’s pay rose from 35 to 40 dollars. Bert Hoover, chief engineer, was appointed inspector of the water works. He will visit water users house to house and report taps and rule violations to curb waste and protect city property.
Vacation excursion rates to northern Ohio Indiana and Michigan lake country encourage readers to plan summer trips. The notice promotes affordable getaways and urges arranging travel soon.
The Ohio Central Lines announce low rate vacation tickets from June 1 to September 30 with validity through October 1. Agents are available to help plan trips and provide rates and train times. Contact L. P. Lewis, District Passenger Agent, Columbus, Ohio.
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