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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1909
Page
4
The Athens Messenger urges readers to take a Gardening Cure this summer. It touts a countywide vacation plan with a long Pullman train trip, encourages outdoor work, gardening, and getting fresh air to refresh body and mind. It dismisses cocktail cures and promotes home gardening as the right summer remedy.
Rev D D Vaughn of Chicago urges itemizing the cost of rearing a boy. He claims a child costs parents from 9000 to 5000 dollars and says a two year old should be billed. He argues payment or not, the lesson remains. He warns older sons still living on parental support to notice.
An advertisement touts the Gardening Cure as superior to Pletheriam and Ralstonism. It claims you must do the work in a garden to stay cured and boosts gumption rather than relying on other cures. The copy contrasts with the Kneip Cure and notes a barefoot garden experience at Sham.
A Manafield News editorial urges home discipline over curfew policing while acknowledging limits of enforcement. It argues that parents bear responsibility for children’s conduct and warns that reliance on police or city ordinances cannot replace proper home training.
Communication to the Editor argues against papal influence and Roman Catholic policies, defending free speech and unsegregated education. The writer cites battles over church and state, praises Lincoln era ideals, and urges fair treatment for Roman Catholic citizens while urging charity and restraint in debate.
A 19th century admonition argues parental authority must curb late street hours to prevent social decline. Early overindulgence breeds downfall, with emphasis that discipline protects children more than harshness.
The grand jury returned action in the slander case against ex King, a move controversial among Catholics who saw the prosecution as unnecessary and may have hoped to avoid public dispute. Sixty seven witnesses, mostly Holiness church members, testified as the case moved to a justice of the peace.
W J Warrener blasts tactics in county proceedings claiming Catholic voters misled and tant voters appeased. He cites excessive witnesses inflating costs totaling 289.76 for an indictment, condemning grand jury delays and insinuations that nearly sparked a riot.
Preston residents bought an Overland roadster from J. C. Fulton on Friday afternoon. L Bon Poston purchased a Buick runabout from Mr. Fulton. Arthur Wolfe bought a Preston Jackson runabout. Dr. W F Mercer acquired Poston's Cadillac touring car.
Union memorial services are planned for Sunday June 20 in Glouster Ohio with lodge members marching from their halls to the Gormley theatre for both morning and afternoon programs. Rev Rogers of the Methodist church will give the address and decorations will honor departed members.
Reports compare Sunday school attendance and collections across county churches from last Sunday. Notable figures include Church of Christ Nelsonville 535 in attendance and $21.95 in collections, Athens M B Church 539 attendance and $12.83, with Nelsonville leading men and Athens leading women in classes.
The Baxwell examination in this city on May 8 announced 70 of 195 applicants would receive diplomas at July commencement in Boxwell. Successful students must report to their township educators for a local commencement before the county event in Athens.
Del B Simms of Hockingport was arraigned before Squire Rose on a rape charge brought by Vina Randolph of the same village. Miss Randolph, about sixteen, said the act occurred May 25, 1908, while she was about fifteen. The girl bore twins who died shortly after birth. Simms pleaded not guilty. his father posted $500 bond. Officers traced him to Monessen, Pa, and he was brought back to Athens.
Lewis Finsterwald, now living in Athena, recalls a life of hard work on the farm after a restful night. He dreamed of planting corn and a hog uprooting his crops, woke with a lame toe missing a nail, and reflects on past strenuous days.
Edward Clifford a farmer aged 19 and Dora Starlin aged 21 of Athens County obtain a permit to wed with the license secured by the groom's father.
The M E church ladies plan an exchange Saturday May 22 at Mockler's Hall from 4 to 7 PM. Nearby residents visit relatives in Chauncey Nye Town Athens Fisher Station and Zanesville. Various locals and visitors frequent Chauncey including Mrs Burton from Columbus and Miss Pelle Dewey of Athens.
The Athens Woman's Suffrage club reports that 200 pounds of literature were collected and shipped to the Girls' Industrial School at Delaware. Superintendent Dye acknowledges the shipment and thanks Athens residents for their prompt, liberal donations. no more shipments will be sent for several months.
Thirty three Ohio counties notified the State Highway Commissioner they will use their state aid for road repair rather than new construction. Counties listed include Adams Allen Auglaize Clark Clermont Cuyahoga and many others. Lorain Medina Sandusky and Shelby will receive $10000 this year for repairs.
Mr and Mrs Robert S Cook of North Court announce the birth of their son on Thursday morning May 13.
An agricultural expert warns that straw ricks across counties pose a major danger to wheat yields. The winged straw fly emerges from straw joints in spring and lays eggs, with larvae living in straw until the next cycle. burning ricks weeks earlier would reduce larvae and prevent further crop damage.
8 D Webb of Albany and Athens county with his wife filed for superintendent and matron of the Girls Industrial School at Delaware. Governor Harmon seeks Attorney General Denman Thompson opinion, who opposed female leadership. Webb, a longtime Albany resident and Democratic voter, sits on the Athens election board amid prior employee complaints at the institution. Governor Harris reportedly contemplates reorganizing the school.
Miss Myrtle Brown, a schoolgirl, died by inhaling gas. Friends arriving for her effects encountered Mrs. Jessie Mackintosh, the house proprietor, who stated the rent for the gas used to commit suicide would be charged, saying a dollar would not be too much.
Mr and Mrs Milton Kyle living south of the city are the proud parents of a daughter born this morning.
Abe Weiner proprietor of United Shoe and Clothing faces two indictments for selling without a license. He pled guilty to one charge in common pleas court Thursday afternoon. the other charge was continued. A $50 fine plus costs was imposed and paid.
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