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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

Page

6

Open Letter to Mayor Wells on Catholic Calumny in Nelsonville

The Catholic Citizens of Nelsonville and Athens County urge Mayor T. E. Wells to halt ongoing anti Catholic lectures and protect Catholic residents. They accuse the speakers of misrepresentation and incitement, calling for enforcement of disorderly conduct laws and a stance against xenophobic harassment by public officials.

Catholic Church Catholica Actio Supreme Court Sheridan Rosecrans Meagher Mototai Nelsonville Athens County

Northwest Columbia Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits

Tom Cottrill of Albany visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Cottrill. W B Gibbs superintendent of New Marshfield schools visited relatives. W A Liegd of the Ohio agricultural experiment Wooster is here with his wife and daughter. W D Townsend called on relatives in Vinton county Sunday. Mr and Mrs T H Throckmorton of near Carpenter were Sunday guests of R E Gibbs. Jacob Brooks Union Ridge visited his sister Mrs Alex Martin Saturday and Sunday. Russell Gillogly and wife called on S W Rutherford's home Friday.

Tion Wooster W. D. Townsend Vinton County T. Hi. Throckmorton Carpenter R. E B. Gibba Jacob Brooks Union Ridge Alex Martin Russell Gillogly

Relda Sutton Returns Home and Local Visit Notes

Misa Relda Sutton of Towner North Dakota recently returned home after ten months visiting friends. J W Wilson and Charles Wright completed a two week business trip to Seattle. Frank and Mrs Robinson of Sugar Creek stayed with Eli and Lou Spaulding. Bert Baker and family planned a Washington move at month’s end. Mrs Emmett Copeland is seriously ill. Insane Jones and family visited Glouster with J Davis family. Mrs Robert Copeland died after weeks of illness leaving husband and two sons Frank in Montana and Thomas in Columbus. Funeral at Presbyterian church and Wilson chapel interment Monday at 10.

Misa Relda Sutton Towner N. D North Dakota J. W. Wilson Charles Wright Seattle Wash Frank Robinson Sugar Creek Eli Lou Spaulding Bert Baker Athens Washington Emmett Copeland Insane Jones Glouster J. Davis Robert Copeland Frank Montana Thomas Columbus Presbyterian Church Wilson Chapel

High Court to Decide if Near Beer Breaks Liquor Law

The Ohio Supreme Court hears a Guernsey county case on whether near beer triggers the Alkin liquor tax of 1000 dollars annually. John and Bessie Murray were taxed by the county treasurer. the common pleas court ruled for the county, the client court reversed, citing the beverage’s 17 1000ths of 1 percent alcohol as insufficient to intoxicate.

Aulpreme Guernsey John Bessie Murray Common Pleas Court

Linscott Bitten by Rabid Horse in Amesville District

Amesville May 11 Stacy G Linscott superintendent of schools in West Tulsa was bitten by a horse suspected of rabies while helping a neighbor in Bern Township. The horse was killed after showing rabies symptoms and its brain sent to the Institute for testing.

Amesville Stacy G. Linscott Tulsa Okla Paeteur St. Lowia Tulsa Democrat Lingsecott West Linscott

Wool market boom tied to local commerce and politics

M Sawyer of Coshocton visited the village to assess future prospects for wool, which shows a boom with buyers active. Unwashed wool brings about thirty-one cents per pound while first class washed wool tops around thirty-eight cents. locals credit the Rose bill, Jarmon’s election, or Morgan Harriman J D & Company for the upturn.

M. Sawyer Coshocton Lovell Petta Jarmon Dan Fleming Morgan, Hiarriman, J. D. & Company

Sensational Penn Township Case Heard in Squire Coddard Court

In Penn township, Joe Johnson and his son Wade were summoned along with Mrs. Rena Logsdon and her daughter Mrs. Cayton. Warrants issued after a long preliminary hearing. The quartet posted bonds for the court of common pleas appearance.

Squire Coddard Tenderloin Penn Township Joe Johnson Wade Rena Logsdon Mrs. Cayton Warranta Court of Common Pleas

Local team beats Chesterhill 18 to 3 in opener

The locals wore new rules and defeated Chesterhill 18 to 3 on Saturday in Chesterhill. The return game is set for next Saturday here, with caution urged about celebrating too soon.

Chesterhill

Memorial Services Planned for May 30

The committee organizing the soldiers memorial services on May 30 promises a good program with Judge Lynch among the speakers. The event will be pleasant and interesting for old veterans and all attendees.

Judge Lynch

Mr Kurtz to Give Third Senior Recital Tonight

Frank Bartlett Kurtz will present the third senior class music recital in the college of music auditorium tonight at o o clock. Miss Sylvia Moore, pianist and 1905 graduate, will accompany. The program features arias from Faust and Carmen and the oratorio Elijah plus five other classic sonnets in vocal literature.

Frank Bartlett Kurtz College of Music Sylvia Moore Kur¢z Faust Eirjah

Circus Day Licenses Held by Local Miners and Parents

Four set of circus day licenses listed for Sharpsburg residents William H Kennada 24 minor Jessie Minnerd 18 Frank Norman 31 miner Martha Holbert 18 both Sharpsburg and Harley McCall 2 farmer Blanche Snowden 18 both Albany brief licensing record for circus day permits.

William H. Kennada Miner Jessie Minnerd Sharpsburg Frank Norman Martha Holbert Harley McCall Farmer Blanche Snowden Albany

King Case Now in Grand Jury

The May grand jury continues witness examination with a report expected by Thursday. Tuesday’s witnesses were cleared by 1 PM, a recess followed, and about a hundred Nelsonville residents testified, many attending Holiness meetings. King attended as well, with proceedings likely to last through Thursday morning.

Nelsonville King

New Cactus Variety As Token Of Love

Students from Starling Ohio Medical University in Columbus presented a unusual gift to their landlady a rat tail cactus grown from a painted rat tail the odor of the plant proved strong and led to the discovery that the gift was zoological not botanical in nature the tale blends novelty and humor in a local or campus anecdote

Burbank Starling-Ohio Medical University Columbus

BLACKJACKS AND FISTS AT CIRCUS TENT ALTERCATION

Chalmer Nicholson of Woll Street and two college students Spike Deckard and Al D. Pavey were arrested by Officer Gandee after a June Tuesday circus ground melee. All pleaded not guilty and were released. Nicholson's trial is set for Thursday evening while Deckard and Pavey face Friday evening proceedings.

Chalmer Nicholson Woll Street Spike” Deckard al. D. Pavey Gandee Nicholson Pavey Koya Deckard

Young merchant Abe Weiner jailed in county custody

Abe Weiner owner of the defunct United Shoe and Clothing company was sent to the county jail after his bond was rescinded and he awaits grand jury action on a license without selling merchandise charge. Clerk Grim and Price tied to bonds. Campbell released from bond remittance. Witnesses summoned from Marietta.

Abe Weiner United Shoe & Clothing Company Weiner Pittsburg Grim Price Athens J. ©. Campbell Campbell Grimm

A Veteran's Armor in a Louisiana Duel of 1843

A recovered 1843 Paris to New Orleans tale recounts a duel over a claim of General Jackson's breastwork tactics. M Desmoines acts as second for Camille Trudeau and Captain St Leger, who duel under a levee at dawn. Trudeau dies. St Leger loses his arm and leg but survives.

New Orleans France M Desmoines Paris Sam Monsieur Jackson Camille Trudeau St. Leger Trudeau St.Leger Rome

Albany Couple Wed in Probate Court Morning

Miss Blanche Snowden and Mr. Harley McCall of Albany were married in the probate courtroom this morning by Mayor Hedges. The ceremony was witnessed by several Albany residents who were in the courthouse. The bridegroom is a farmer from Albany.

Blanche Snowden Harley McCall Albany Hedges Broom

Odd Fellows to Dedicate Albany Hall Next Saturday

The Albany Odd Fellows will dedicate their new hall on May 15 at 1 p m with Grand Master Lewis B Houck of Mt Vernon and Grand Secretary H Lyman of Columbus officiating. Nineteen lodges invited and many from Athens plan to attend as Houck delivers a dedicatory address on fellowship.

The Odd Fellows of Albany Lewis B. Houck Mt. Vernon H. Lyman Columbus Athens Houck Odd Fellowship

Community Notes From Union Town and Surrounding Areas

Mrs. Rose Pidcock and children visited her parents Mr and Mrs William Gabriel while Mrs William Cooper stayed at New Marshfield to help care for her parents and spent Sunday at home. Mrs Ella Shaulis and Mrs G B Hawk visited Tick Ridge with Paul Shaulis family on Friday. Several locals attend revival meetings at the Lathing church led by Rev Baldwin. Harley Woodyard and family were guests of Frank Shaulis at Tick Ridge. Mrs George Harris and daughter Laura visit relatives near Plantsville for a week. Miss Maude Bingham of At 5 Mr West of Cincinnati joined Miss Dora Barker Sunday afternoon.

Rose Pidcock William Gabriel William Cooper New Marshfield Ella Shaulis G. B. Hawk Tick Ridge Paul Shaulis Lathing Church Baldwin Harley Woodyard Frank Shaulis George Harris Laura Plantsville Maude Bingham Mr. West Cincinnati Dora Barker

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. E. Wells Caholica Mr. Mayor Bears Igortare Qin Gue Northwest Columbia Tom Cottrill Charles Cottrill W. BE. Gibbs W. A. Liegd Ohio Agricultural Experiment At New England High Court Athens National Bank Ohio Dor. W. N. Alderman, Pres H. D. Henry Fred L. Alderman Court of Bern Township MR. Kurtz Athene Grand Jury the Messenger Cirgus Age Weiner Calaboose J. C. Campbell Laurence Foster Church American Press Association McCall-Snowden Charlies Ernest Jas. D. Brown Brown Standard Oil Company Incorporated OF New Union Town B. R. LeRoy, M. D Basom Or. Chase Nina F Dietetic J. W. Basom E. Mickle
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