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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
7
A promotional notice urges readers to deposit earnings in banks for safety and financial independence. It describes swindlers avoiding banks, promotes certificates of deposit with tiered interest rates of 2 percent under 500 dollars, 3 percent for 500 to 1000, and 4 percent over 1000, with interest payable yearly or compounded.
A Sunday letter from Bonc Philippines March 3 1907 describes dry season rice farming including upland mountain rice and irrigation methods. The writer and Carl watch a huge tree bee harvest and recount a bee hive on the tree. A later note covers a government smallpox vaccination campaign reaching a school.
The city baseball team is organized with Charles Slaughter and Charles De Molet handling finances and a slate of games set. Players include Billy Williams S M Johnson Townsend Heath Ben Russell Hoffner Hagan Gullum with Gullum a top pitcher and outfielder. Team aims for speed and solid defense though shortstop remains open. The schedule will be announced later as deals are finalized.
The College Orchestra performs at 8 o'clock in a program richer than usual. Soloists include pianist Miss Mary Chappel eat soprano Miss Effie Pearl Meyers and violinist Mr J Newman Hizey, all well known to local music fans. The pieces aim for broad appeal and clear understanding.
London May 8 The Birrell Irish bill offers only a limited self government by eight departmental councils with 24 crown appointments and retained crown control of five departments including the constabulary. Leaders from Redmond to Balfour weigh in as Unionists Radicals and Nationalists respond with disappointment and a Dublin convention slated for May 21 22 to shape Irish parliamentary guidance.
A special union prayer service is held tonight at 8 o'clock in the Christian church with everyone invited. Ed C Berry has left for Wilberforce to attend a Wilberforce University Board of Trustees meeting, of which he is a member.
The Missionary meeting of the Christian church will meet at the home of Mrs Charles Cameron on Thursday afternoon. Mrs John Kerr of Harris Ohio visiting her sister Mrs E W Howe for the past month left today for a visit with relatives in Columbus.
Mrs W V Devitt and children of Marble Cliff with Mrs Bachelder of near Coolville have been guests of Mr and Mrs A A Lavelle. They left Tuesday for Lavelle's home where Mrs Devitt will stay a few days before joining her husband in Fairmont Ill.
The week featured varied conditions with two rainy days totaling about one inch. Five days were cloudy or partly cloudy, two days were warm and bright with temperatures reaching 83. The lowest reading was 28 degrees on Friday.
An advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters treats dyspepsia, strengthens stomach membranes, boosts digestion, purifies blood, and builds the user up nationwide.
Thomas Dunfee of Marshfield visited his brother J H Dunfee late week. Mrs F M Moore and daughter Lacy of Nelsonville stayed with the Jacks. Edna Cline, sick with pneumonia, shows improvement. Lena Bowers goes to Athens for OA summer term. Goldie Morse finishes seven months of school near Carbondale then returns home. Albany Odd Fellows celebrate eighty eighth anniversary with Isaac M Jordan and C H Lyman as speakers. Earl Webb ends a school term in Vinton county. Albany high school to hold eighth annual commencement May 10 in C P church with four graduates. baccalaureate sermon by Rev D R Reece on May 5.
Athens village council approves a project to grade drain curb and pave Elmwood Place and Moore Street from State Street to May Avenue with brick or block. It authorizes bonding for costs and sets ten annual installments with 5 percent interest and special assessments to abutting lots.
The Columbus and Hocking Valley Railroad board met at the courthouse with lenders and auditors present. A. W. Minear was elected secretary and M. M. Greene outlined the railroad’s property, valuing the main line from Columbus to Athens at 13 000 per mile and side tracks at 4 200 per mile.
An advertisement promotes Ken nedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as superior to other remedies. It cites a laxative action that cleanses the bowels, soothes throat irritation, strengthens bronchial tubes, and reduces mucous membrane inflammation. It contains Honey and Tar, appeals to children, and notes conformity to the National Pure Food and Drug Law, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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