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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
4
The Wright brothers of Dayton seem to have soared despite the handicap of being preacher's sons. A Chicago study of eight hundred thirty five married clubwomen last year found only three babies born, inviting questions on coincidence, conclusion or condition.
A long провoke column contrasts New York noise curbs with frontier life and charity scams. It notes Rooster crowing court remedy, Orientals as comic beggars, wild charity solicitors, and then shifts to frontier settlement risks and profits. It ends with steel industry gains and Erie lake trade outlook.
The article outlines a fight over free hides with two big industry blocs. It argues free hides would lower shoe prices, boost exports and U.S. factory employment, while the leather firm mobilizes influence to keep hides taxed. The United States is described as rapidly becoming the world’s shoemaker.
Wry observations from the Atchison Globe style a Newport-like column. The piece jokes about honesty popularity exaggeration anger the steady drinker the white stocking leg and boys dreams of lifting half tons. It closes with a quip about seven cures for tiredness and a note on jealousy.
Milwaukee chief truant officer Port Hall started a farm placement program to curb truancy. In spring 1912 some boys were placed on Wisconsin farms with wages and board, leading to over 200 placements in summer. About 80 percent showed improvement and wrote of benefits from country life and regular work.
The death of Mrs Peart Junod aged 67 wife of Miton D Junod occurred about 8 this morning at their North Congress Street home after rheumatism and a sudden heart condition. She leaves a husband five daughters and her father Theodore Pickering. Funeral arrangements are not yet set.
The article notes leather makers and shoe manufacturers may enter packing if Congress keeps the 15 percent hide duty, which was restored in the Senate after Payne bill passage. It argues the duty mainly benefits meat packers, while United States Leather Company, a major tanning firm, opposes the duty and controls about 60 percent of dry hemlock sole leather.
The street undergoes extensive upgrades with new residences under construction or completed. Builders like C O Moore and W M Kurtz advance projects, while Mr Frebault and Mr Wilkes proceed with brickwork cement sidewalks and new walls. Residents paint, seed, and sod yards as the entire length of Congress is beautified.
John Kelley of West Union street suffered a severe stroke on day morning and remains in serious condition under medical care as concerns rise for his recovery.
The Ohio University will host a Fourth of July celebration in the Auditorium with a line of distinguished speakers led by Lieut. Gov. Francis M. Treadway. Other invited and accepted speakers include A. G. Denman Edgar Ervin and Warren G. Harding. An open air band concert will start at 8 am, with the program beginning at 9. The event is moved to July 5 since July Fourth falls on Sunday and the morning schedule allows afternoon freedom for other town activities.
The county board of visitors met at the infirmary last Saturday with five members present. New member Dr A L Pritchard of Nelsonville was elected president and F B Coultrap secretary. Inmates number 54, including 32 men and 22 women, well fed and cared for. The farm yields 14 cows, 52 hogs, and ample pork and dairy. Officials note the building seems larger than needed and urge improved warm water lavatories. Management praised for sanitary conditions.
Harrishark Pa May 18 A state health official warns that heavy study loads and crowded commutes harm children's physical health, increasing tuberculosis risk. He compares American schooling unfavorably to Germany's balanced education and urges outdoor activity and lighter curricula to strengthen both body and mind.
The Marietta district Epworth League will hold its nineteenth annual convention at the First Methodist church next week. About 3,000 members are in the district after a recent conference readjustment. An illustrated lecture by Bishop Hartzell opens Tuesday May 25, with Roosevelt tied travels in Africa drawing interest. The week includes reports, addresses, and a closing reception with no admission fee. Officers listed include R. M. Schutz president and several vice presidents and a secretary.
Local notice lists DR SETH HART CROUP SYRUP as a remedy. Social items note Mrs J W Wilson and daughter visiting at Rolin's Mill. Stella Radcliffe returned home. George Hill and family visiting in Sand Rock. sale at Mrs Drusilla Coleman's home. Colemans to move to Harrington Washington about May 28. Ed Clifford and Dora Starlin wed at Guysville and visited Middleport. Ray Bean spent Sunday with David Copeland.
Ira Sams visited Frank Phillips while Mrs. John Hunkerford suffered a serious accident last Thursday breaking two ribs. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson hosted Silas Bean of South Canaan. Mrs. Lute Cooper improves from mumps as Henry Phillips visited James Maxwell. Circus attendance noted in Athens. Sickness list includes several locals and land agents and wool buyers arrive for spring trade. Edward Maxwell and Mary Graham trip to Athens completed Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Fulton of Canaanville hosted their daughter Mrs Albert Bretz for a Sunday visit. Families from South Canaan and Judson visited relatives while Miss Ethel Anthony and Alma joined relatives. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs James Lonas. Karl McConkey attends Willow Creek select school amid local work.
The first well of the Marshfield Oil Gas company was shot late Monday afternoon. A good showing was secured and it is believed it will make a good pumper. Another well will be started within a few days.
A vintage medical advertisement lists remedies and prices for fevers, coughs, dyspepsia, influenza, rheumatism, malaria, eye ailments, and urinary issues. It markets a pocket bottle of Pleasant Pellets by a company, with a surplus sales pitch and note on free medical books.
Mary Graham, a young girl, was struck on the K M track in Langly by an approaching freight train. She was hurled 50 to 75 feet, thrown against a swinging bridge over Leads Creek, and carried home unconscious. Doctors Harting and Parker report no fractures found yet, condition unknown.
Amesville news covers personnel moves, marriages, business deals, and community events. Miss Bessie Wilcox wed Mr. McCune in Athens. plans shift as McCune purchases G. H. Clark’s general store at Utley. Local trades include James Cray entering tile stock and D. W. O’Narar Sugar Creek goods moved to The Garden, Lodi township.
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