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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1909

Page

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Memorial Sermon for Civil War Veterans At Local Church

W H Boden addressed Civil War veterans at a crowded memorial sermon for the G A R at the Christian church. The G A R and Woman's Relief Corps attended. decor included ferns flowers flags and bunting. The sermon urged memorials to educate and inspire rather than glorify war, calling on Americans to stand by Christian principles and the nation’s freedoms.

Christian Church Woman's Relief Corps Israel America

Ordinary Children Often Look Best, Study Finds

Observers note that researchers on child rearing and prenatal care often have less attractive kids, while the common streetwise children seem healthier. The remark suggests practical parenting beats academic theories in plain sight.

Opera costumes arrive for I Trovatore production

Costumes for Grand Opera for I Trovatore arrive this morning and the principal cast outfits are described as especially handsome The photographs of the costumes will be exhibited tonight or tomorrow morning and the choruses are fully costumed ensuring a professional staging

Reverend Charles St Mack to Lecture on Degrees in Word Man and Nature

Rev Charles St Mack pastor of the Swedenborgen church in Toledo will deliver a lecture Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the parlors of the Hotel Athens. The topic is Degrees in the Word in Man and in Nature. All interested are invited to hear him.

Charles St. Mack Toledo Athens Mr. Mack

Senator Williams Dies in Cleveland After Lung Trouble

James M. Williams former president of the Biats senate died at his home in Cleveland after a lung illness that troubled him since February. The death occurred suddenly in the city.

Senator Williams Cleveland James M. Williams Biats Senate

Athens Gun Club Opens First Shot At Mill Street Range

The Athens Gun Club will hold its first shoot Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at a field off Mill Street beyond the railroad tracks. The new range is praised as ideal for good shooting and the club anticipates large membership and strong competition this summer.

Athens Mill Street

Five Babies Born to Wisconsin Couple

Eau Claire May 21 The wife of Fay Irish of Thort Clark County has given birth to five babies three daughters and two sons All are alive and well bringing the family total to ten children in the household.

Eau Claire Wis Fay Irish Thort Clark

Commissioners Approve Plans for State-Aid Road Extension

The board of county commissioners approves plans for a 2.42 mile state-aid road section in Athens and Dover townships with an estimated cost of 31500. Section 1 spans 4764 feet costing 14000 with county 8415.24 share, and the rest to be built next year pending attorney general approval.

Athens Dover Township Wolf Nelsonville Infirmary Sugar Creek Athens Township State

Athens Union Services Parade and Decoration Day

The G A R and secret orders in Athens plan a Sunday May 30 program. Lodges meet at 1 30 p m with flower donations for cemetery decorations. A parade led by Grand Marshal Moore travels from College street to the courthouse square then to the old and new cemeteries for solemn decorations and speeches.

Athens O. Moore College Street Union Courthouse Square G. A.R S. A. Veterans and Women’s Relief Corps Old Cemetery New Cemetery Glee Club

Woman laments hardest task making family eat healthy

A speaker notes that many women complain the toughest duty is forcing her husband and children to eat nutritious foods. She frames it as a common burden of homemaking and calls for practical ways to improve family meals.

300 Men Out Of Employment At Local Mine

Local managers at mine No 260 on Buckar Creek received orders to shut down indefinitely leaving 300 men without work for the summer. No reason given, management hints market conditions and high costs. One crew remains for water control while minor entry work may continue. Other mines on Buckar Creek show varied status with No 210 idle, No 212 unopened, and No 211 operating part time.

Bugar Creek Sunday Creek

Boden family travels for church congress and duties

Mrs W H Boden leaves for Beverly to visit Prof and Mrs F H McVay. Mr Boden goes to Elyria for the Ohio C W E M and Ohio Christian Missionary society convention, to speak on Ohio's Contribution to the First Century's History. He then goes to Monongahela Pa to assist pastor H Bechler. Rev W A Guy will preach at the Christian church next Sunday.

W. H. Boden F. H. McVay Beverly Nev. H. BE. Bechler W. A. Guy Christian Church

Broadening Life in the City Sparks Trends in Transit and Hats

The passage notes urban living broadens experiences by allowing longer streetcar rides for five cents and greater freedom to wear extravagant hats without ridicule, illustrating social looseness in city culture.

Death of Mrs Chadwick at Sugar Creek

Ita Chadwick, 76, died Saturday near Sugar Creek from paralysis. She leaves six sons and three daughters. Funeral from Sugar Creek church Tuesday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. J. Bishop, with interment in St. Cemetery. Mrs Lore died at her holiday home Friday evening.

Ita Chadwick Sugar Creek J. Bishop St. Cemetery

Canceled High School Baseball Game Between Nelsonville and Athens

Rain soaked grounds forced the Nelsonville Athens game to be called off after muddy fields prevented play. Local players had hoped for another meeting with Nelsonville, who beat Athens the previous Saturday.

Nelsonville Athens A. S

Romanian peddler gives birth to boy in Ohio home

Mrs. Maria Charley a Roumanian peddler gave birth to a boy at the home of Mrs. C Mose on Columbia Heights Massillon Ohio. The birth occurred within thirty minutes of her arrival.

Stork Massillon Ohio Maria Charley C. Mose Columbia Heights

Phipps Says No to Harmon's Demanded Switchover

In Columbus on May 22 a story circulates about W. H. Phipps the state oil inspector and Governor Harmon. Harmon supposedly pressed for Phipps resignation to install a Democrat in the office. Phipps argued he would stay through his term and then run for secretary of state, allowing Harmon to name a Democrat later.

Columbus W. H. Phipps Harmon Phipps

Conference Opens With Many Here in Marietta Diocese

The Marietta district annual conference of the M E church opened at 1 30 with pastors from thirty eight charges present. Short sermons were given by Rev. Mitchell Pomeroy Rev A P Cherrington Gallipolia and Rev W W Weiser Portland. District reports and an address by Rev J D Smith Racine and Dr Levi Gilbert Cincinnati followed with a close Tuesday afternoon followed by Ep worth league convention.

Marietta M. EB. Ehuteh Mitchell Pomeroy A. P Cherrington Gallipolia W W. Weiser Portland Glouster Murray Nelsonville Rogers Tope Laughlin Epworth League W. V Dick J. D. Smith Racine Levi Gilbert Cincinnati Western Christian Advocate Gilbert C. H. Morrieon Bidwell K. R. Stafford D. (. Thomas Middleport Few Hunter Letart Barnett Chester Hill Rev. Thomas Buchtel

Not at all well

A letter from a woman often includes the phrase I am not at all well signaling distress or illness. The observation notes a common sentiment expressed in personal correspondence.

Prompt responses mark city’s mad dog scare

Residents act quickly as reports of a mad dog prompt swift patrols and containment measures by authorities. The incident highlights public safety awareness and prompt cooperation between residents and animal control.

Lawyer John Beam Slain Suspect in Barn Shootout

John Beam, the lawyer charged with murdering Mrs. Estella Miltz, was found in a barn by a posse at his Lima home. He fired at pursuers when ordered to surrender and then shot himself. He remains in a hospital in serious condition as authorities pursue further charges linked to a recent Yokum farm robbery.

Bstesla Miltz Lima, C John Beam Estella Miltz Lima Maude Diltz Waynesfeld East High Street Diliz Beam Yokum Farm

Dorsey Chaney and Mary Bobo Wed at Christian Church

Mr Dorsey Chaney and Miss Mary Bobo united in marriage Saturday evening at 8 o'clock by Rev W J Boden at his residence on Mill Street The couple will establish their home on Franklin Avenue.

Bobo—chaney Dorsey Chaney Mary Bobo W. J. Boden The Christian Church Mill Street Franklin Avenue

Christian Scientist Says She Is Resting When Ill

A Christian Scientist explains her illness as a rest rather than sickness. The remark reflects the homeopathic approach to healing and personal health phrasing used in faith practice.

Pitcher Kaler at Home in City Visit

Pitcher George Kaler of the time team in the Ohio State league arrived Sunday to spend several days in this city, hosted by his mother. He is slightly disabled by a crippled hand and will not play for several days, hoping to return by Wednesday.

Kaler George Kaler Ciay

Believe in Many Things With No Substance

A brief note discusses the idea that people hold various beliefs, yet many prove hollow upon examination. It argues that certainty is often elusive and warns against overconfidence in unfounded convictions.

Quiet City Nuptials of Miss Stewart and Mr Cromley

Miss Ethel Stewart and Mr Albert Cromley were quietly married Sunday evening by Rev F M Swinehart at the Methodist parsonage on North College street. The bride, daughter of Riley Stewart of New Marshfield, has worked at Home Telephone exchange. the groom, employed at the Stedman packing-house, has lived with his guardian John Cross. They will reside on Cemetery street.

Ethel Stewart Albert Cromley F. M. Swinehart North College Street Riley Stewart New Marshfield Stedman Packing-House John Cross Cemetery Street

Constancy to an Old Lover In Quiet Reflection

A brief insight on enduring attachment to a former partner when no new relationship arises, highlighting lingering fidelity and emotional steadiness despite absence of fresh romance.

Premium list for Ohio State Fair mailed to contestants

Ohio State Fair officials have sent out the premium list rules and regulations in a bound illustrated booklet. The fair is scheduled for August 30 to September 3 and is expected to be one of the best in state history.

Ohio State Fair Oficials

Permit to Wed in New Mexico Couples List

Permit to wed lists lM McVay a 23 Lynn New Mexico signalman and Fay Smith 22 Stewart as a couple. Albert Cromley 19 teamster and Ethel Stewart 19 telephone operator both of Athens are noted. Dorsey Chaney 22 clerk and Mary Bobo 20 both of Athena are listed for marriage.

Lm. McVay Lynn, N. M Fay Smith Stewart Albert Cromley Ethel Stewart Athens Dorsey Chaney Clerk Mary Bobo Athena

Sophomores Triumph Over Seniors in 14 8 Interclass Game

Ohio University sophomores routed the seniors 14 to 8 at Athletic Field after a tight start in the fourth inning. Kenney led with two two baggers and five strikeouts while seniors stole nearly a dozen bases. Forfeited seniors Weisenberger and Bibley had left the varsity mix, and Cable shifted from juniors to the tower class. Time 2 05 umpires Hoover.

Ohio University Athletic Field Kenney Adame Hoover Weisenberger Bibley Cable White Pennsylvania

Cautious Optimism in Schemes Amid Low Hit Rate

Analysts warn that a minority of plans succeed under pressure. The remark notes that only about one in twenty schemes reach fruition, yet some experts see value in iterative testing and learning from failure.

Veteran Col Brooks arrives as district M E church delegate

Col F. P. Brooks of Harrisonville, Civil War veteran who helped nominate Gen Grosvenor in ten conventions, arrives as delegate to the district conference of the M E church. He preached at the funeral of Hop K M Rutherford in Meign county. Capt J B Allen attended, noting the forty sixth anniversary of the Battle of Vicksburg where both men were wounded and carried from the field.

F. P. Brooks Harrisonville Grosvenor M. E. Church Brooks Hop M. W. Rutherford Meign County J. B Allen Vicksburg Allen

After a man marries that only distinction he can hope for

A brief reflection asserts that the sole respected role for a husband is earning enough to be a good provider, suggesting social expectations and gender norms of the era.

White Joins Big Show in Fort Wayne

Jesse White departed Sunday for Fort Wayne Indiana to join the Hacemback Wallace shows. He will serve as chief canvas man and handle ticketing at the main entrance, bringing prior success from the Smith Brothers circus last year.

Jesse White Ft Wayne Ind Mr White Smith Brothers

Protest Targets Renewal of Ferryman Everett White

A remonstrance signed by forty one Hockingport taxpayers objects to renewing Everett White’s ferry license. They describe his boat as unsafe and cite fights, neglect of duty, and improper language in presence of ladies. The case, tied to a common pleas court renewal process, seeks investigation and a possible trial date.

Everett White Hockingport Common Pleas Court White Atrance Athens

Trial date changed for Charles Male in cutting case

The trial date for Charles Male, indicted for cutting with intent to kill, was moved from June 3 to Tuesday June &, with prosecutors seeking earlier appearance in Middletown. Male, brought from West Virginia, is tied to a prior Kilvert stabbing of Leonard Harris. The Emmett Ewing depositions and a divorce case for Mrdest J. Linten versus Zara Anton affected scheduling, causing the continuance.

Charles Male Male Leonard Harris Kilvert West Virginia Foster Amter Onli Middletown Emmett Ewing Mrdest J. Linten Zara Anton

Trial Of Charles Hatch Opens In Waterloo Township

The Hatch liquor sale case starts this afternoon with many jurors on hand and a large witness list. Hatch was indicted by the May grand jury. Wade Johnson of Bern township faces trial for adultery, set for Tuesday.

Charles Hatch Waterloo Township Hatch Wade Johnson Bern Township

Family Moves Out Leaving One Clean House Hint

An unusual report notes a family departed a residence leaving the home notably spotless. The event draws attention to the tidy exit and raises questions about the circumstances behind the pristine condition.

Patient pursuits of beauty mirror a woman's trial with a bad husband

The saying compares a girl’s steadiness in striving for good looks to a woman’s endurance amid an unhappy marriage. It uses a proverbial frame to comment on resilience and social expectations without naming people or events.

Paving Under Way on May Avenue Sunnyside Driveway

Grading on May Avenue and Sunnyside Driveway is finished and brick paving will start next week on Second Street. Private contract work aims to finish by August 1 with brick laying about 1,500 feet this session. Residents plan further paving if plans prove definite.

Second Street May Avenue Sunnyside

Convísion of Weakness Evident in Other Side

The remark notes a perception of weakness in the opposing camp as signs of irritation appear. It emphasizes how others respond under pressure and frames irritation as a signal of fragility.

Also Mentioned on This Page

New. W. H. Boden W. EB. Alderman Lasia Mack Athens Gun Club Board of County Commissioners Mesars, Biddie and Wolf Pres Program OF the Union Services Treadley and O. U. Glee Club Women's Relief Corps G. A. R. and Muale Swinehart No. 211 Elyria Chadwick M. E Epworth Stewart-Cromley C. U Porter McCorkie Morgan Wisda Curran Adama H. Cromer Mayen Finnicum W. McCorkle Tewsbury Warren Helfrich, Es.; Pruscell, Rf Coultrap, Pond P. Cromer Colonel Brooks Big Show Nelson—Hatch Wood
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