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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Messenger notes West Virginia’s new pistol license with ten dollar fee and five thousand five hundred dollar bond while criticizing local governance. It questions Senator Dick’s tariff ideas and reevaluates political candidacy. It also chides a local business for property neglect near the depot amid city improvements.
Bishop David H. Moore warned M. E. B. ministers in Columbus to screen preachers before inviting them to their pulpits. He cautioned against impostors posing as ministers who misrepresent themselves to cover fraudulent conduct.
Mr. C. L. Poston has bought two valuable Athens properties, a move likely to spur substantial improvements. The private pricing signals a large investment, with expectations he will soon unveil plans that reflect his financial acumen and enhance the city’s standing.
The passage lists states granting women full suffrage or voting on specific issues by locale including Idaho Colorado Utah Wyoming and many others. It then discusses Ohio’s fruit industry decline attributed to San Jose scale, diseases, cold winters, late frosts, and pests, predicting the industry may vanish soon.
The state provides free inspectors for diseased trees. Cut off affected branches and mail to the Department of Agriculture in Columbus for examination. Officials will advise steps to save the trees and protect the fruit industry and state economy.
A spirited discussion criticizes a youthful proponent who proposed granting full U S citizenship to all Porto Ricans at 21. President Taft then opposes such rapid liberalization, urging Congress to curb Porto Rican self government and maintain restrictive powers. The piece condemns both the aspirant and the island’s assembly for perceived unfitness.
Nelsonville residents welcomed visitors from Logan Athens Circle Hill and Haydenville. Mrs Maria Stoneburner of Logan stayed with son C A Stoneburner and family. Miss Emma Petty visited her mother in Logan. Bruce Wells son of the mayor stayed with his parents. other guests included William Burt, William Fouteh, and Mr and Mrs Clarence Coe with their children visiting relatives in the city.
A historical advertisement touts Veterinary Specifics claiming cures for diseases across animals including horses cattle dogs and poultry. It lists conditions such as distemper throat lung ailments and stomach disorders and promises relief via a medicine sold by MUMPHERSY HOMPO MEDICINE CO at William and Ann Streets New York with a free hook mailed upon request.
Mr. and Mrs. 11. A. Adams of Lake Placid New York have returned home after a several days visit in this city as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Komer Kreig.
Robert Goodman pleaded guilty in Mayor Hedges court to assault and battery and paid a $5 fine plus costs. Edgar Davis was the complainant. The assault occurred Monday night at Sugar Creek.
Mr Charles Holcomb and Miss Sarah Thornton wed at Old Floodwood on Monday May 10 with many friends and neighbors observing. Rev Harry Howard performed the ceremony.
The Athens Retail Merchants association will convene this evening at 7 30 o clock in the Commercial club rooms for a regular meeting.
Members of the More Daylight league of Cincinnati will travel to Washington next Sunday to meet President Taft and seek support for their campaign. The group aims to adopt the English system of starting the day two hours earlier.
The mangled body of Arthur H H Ketterling a 21 year old Cincinnati student at Oxford college was found on the railroad tracks here. There is mystery surrounding his death as he was a promising student with no known reason to end his life.
Cattle and hog prices listed by market including East Buffalo Chicago Pittsburg Cleveland and Cincinnati. Prices shown for steers cows heifers calves and hogs with figures per head and per hundredweight. sheep and lambs also priced. Wheat corn rye and other grains noted for several regions.
Chauncey Oil & Gas, capitalized at 30000, now incorporated with 1650 acres under lease. Officers include Charles C. Shields as president and Peter Pendergrass as vice president. Leases center near Chauncey and The Plains with Hamley Run field showing promising wells. Local officials and investors urge conservative joint stock funding to exploit the prospect.
Nyal's Roach Powder claims to rid premises of roaches. Advertises price of 25 cents and contact Henderson-Crider's with phone number 6-1212 for purchase.
Fundy Martin of Vales Mill visited Albany Thursday. Miss Ednaline of Athens spent Sunday with parents Mr and Mrs George Cline. Mr and Mrs S D Webb and son Carol visited Point Rock last Saturday. Clarence Vorhes visited relatives at Mt Blanco Sunday. Frank Moler of Athens spent Saturday with Willie Gillogly. George Merrick stayed in Cincinnati the past week. Blanche Gillogly was an Athens visitor Saturday. W S Blackwood and son John of Athens were visitors at the Coe home Sunday. S D Webb and family were in Columbus on business last Friday. Several Albany residents attended the Maxwell examination at Athens last
Albany Ohio veterans revive the G A R post and plan Decoration Day observances. A memorial service is set for May 23 at 10 a m at Albany M E church with a 9 a m procession from Workes Hall. Decoration of graves follows on May 30 at multiple cemeteries, with flowers requested from residents near listed sites.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mansfield and son Virgil returned home to Morris avenue after spending the winter in California. He reports improved health after a winter free from long illness and hopes for further recovery. Mrs. Mansfield Virgil enjoyed Los Angeles and a cross country trip via the southern route with sister Miss Minnie Bardin who accompanied them home.
The two-days-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram MecConaha died Monday at the family home. Interment occurred today at Circle Hill Cemetery.
Chauncey residents anticipate Keaseys Glee Club a seven member quartet will perform at the Chauncey high school commencement on May 27 at the Church of Christ. Members include John Lahugh Bert Sams Bud Fisk Harve Courtney Sherman Keasey James Johnson and Charles Bradfield Jr.
The first well of the Gibisonville company is down about 1,400 feet. Many Athens residents show interest in the company which has leased land in Hocking county.
May 10 report from New Lexington Ohio notes L D Griggs, an old soldier, earns about 200 dollars monthly from royalties and a pension. The Tompkins Coal Land Co of Columbus buys Roseville lands worth 72000 dollars to open two mines. Pike Co reports a gusher near Roseville with further wells planned. Judge John T Pyle owns a farm next to the Pike well. O D Eddy Co drills 4000 feet in Morgan County. Crooksville Advance weekly ceases publication.
The grand jury met at dawn to hear about a dozen witnesses in the Ernest shooting case. Mrs Ernest is expected to recount the events and neighbors will testify on her character and circumstances prior to the incident. An infirmary investigation is also underway with inspectors Peckinbaugh and Walters subpoenaed.
An old advertisement warns against misjudging coughs and promotes Kemp's Balsam as the best cough remedy. It claims many coughs from serious illnesses are mistaken for minor ailments and notes availability at druggists for 25 cents.
Mr and Mrs Emmett Combs visited Mrs W H Hoisingtons parents last Sunday Richard Fortney and Russell Beckett attended the Boxwell examination at Athens last Saturday Mrs Hannah Chalfant moved her family to Millfield last Friday Miss Lulu Williams visits her sister Mrs Ada Van Meter at Alfred Mr and Mrs G R Lawrence attended meeting at South Cahaan Sunday Miss Kitson Hoisington visited Miss Addie Fortney last Sunday
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