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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
5
Mrs J E Bush writes from London describing Hyde Park crowds and street speakers, unemployment, and hunger protests. She notes fashion, street noise, cab life, and courtyards, comparing English and American life, with observations on dress, language, and newspaper culture.
The notice promotes reduced travel rates tied to education efforts. It emphasizes that educated people strengthen ongoing success and that travel programs are contributing to this objective.
Washington May 17 forestry education gains in public schools nationwide with elementary lessons in Washington DC and Iowa. The program links nature study to geography and agriculture, uses wood specimens and cabinets, and plans fieldwork and published lesson models for wider adoption. The Forest Service collaborates with schools, aiding teachers with materials, and notable efforts include Philadelphia and four Washington DC public schools.
Trimble Ohio held its annual high school commencement Monday evening May 18 with Prof C L Martzeiff of Ohio University addressing graduates and Prof Riley presenting diplomas.
A clipped Chicago Record-Herald character sketch mocks a self righteous woman obsessed with scandal. She claims sinless virtue yet constantly reads salacious items, condemning others while never abandoning her moral posturing.
The 15 year old daughter of James Johnson of Stewart appeared before Probate Judge Lynch on the charge of incorrigibility. The judge gave a thorough lecture and placed her on good behavior. A repeat outburst could mean sending her to the Delaware school.
The notice lists individuals seeking marriage permits including Annis Snedden aged 2% and Magee B. Chesser aged 19 of Luhrig, Uriah Love aged 56 and Mary Simms aged 44 of Orbes son, indicating a set of forthcoming nuptial filings.
A historical notice catalog lists shares values and owners for People's Bank of Nelsonville and Merchants & Miners Nelsonville, including George Bethe, Henry O Blemema, A Painter, T M Selby, W G Selby, and others, with banks in Athens and Marietta and connections to Albany and Findlay. The document records share values, individuals, and associated towns in a period banking summary.
Several indicted individuals appeared in court as arraignments proceed. Among those charged is Charles Male who pled not guilty to cutting with intent to kill and faces trial in January. Bonds were posted by two men from near Catler. Other defendants including Wade Johnson and Joseph Johnson pled not guilty with trials slated for May 25 and June 1 respectively.
Eva Smith files for divorce from Marion Smith. Prosecutor Foster represents Eva. The couple wed in Utley in 1901 and have one child. Absence and gross neglect cited as grounds for the action.
North Albany guests include Ada Strong of Harrisonville visiting the Molters. Ada Rickey of Albany with her parents. Mary Porter convalescent and visiting sister Mrs. Robinet. Mrs. Rickey of Airliner and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Saylor hosted relatives in Albany. W Paxton serves as juror in Athens. D Croesen visits Orville McVay. Coes family members attend Mrs. Beasley funeral in Hebbardsville. other local visits noted including Mr. and Mrs. McVay and J P Coe guests.
George J. Pake a Portmouth dry worker who was assaulted by a man named Snyder in front of Bybee and Baers saloon on East Mall Street the evening before the local option election visited the city today. The wound to his right temple has healed and he spoke with Blesser and Sheriff Swope to learn if any clue to the assailant’s whereabouts had been obtained.
Teachers examinations occur on the first Saturday of each month. If that Saturday is a legal holiday, the exam will shift to the following Saturday. The Borwell Promisations will be held on the third Saturday to fort and on the second Saturday in May. Jackson, Clerk.
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