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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
6
A historical Ohio proposal outlines constitutional changes for bill passage procedures. It frames a reading requirement on three days, governor's veto process, and three-fifths or two-thirds passage rules, with an 1900 effective date and state certification by Secretary of State Carmi A. Thompson.
The document records a joint resolution proposing to amend section two of twelve of the Ohio Constitution. It details taxes, exemptions, and the power of the General Assembly to alter or repeal, with approvals dated March 27, 1908, and certified copies by Secretary of State Irislon y fuenwor and CARMI A. THOMPSON. It includes a short local obituary note about a Miss Blanch Light visiting from Guysville.
Notice to teachers indicates examinations will be held on the first or following Saturday each month if the first Saturday is a holiday. Barwel Examinations occur on the third Saturday and on the second Saturday to Aaron Grady, clerk.
In Washington May 24 telegraphy aids discreet talk in the McGraw office as an angry Texas postmaster seeks charges against him. Secretary Allen and DeGraw manage papers and wire messages to keep the scene calm and orderly. Meanwhile Congressman Bartholdt and Burke charm visitors with hospitality and quick wits in Pittsburgh and Washington.
The article recounts a disputed tale about a private telegraph device praised by principals yet doubted by others. A postmaster encounters Mr DeGraw and insists on an audience, prompting tension and debate over the instrument’s claimed existence and reliability.
An official in a government office grows weary of a friend who drops by daily and plays practical jokes. After a tense confrontation and warnings to stop, the visitor leaves, and the incident ends with the fiddled chair and a promise to not return. The office notes the event as a cautionary tale.
Advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claims it cures weak nervous overworked and debilitated women. It states ingredients are printed on the wrapper with professional endorsements and offers a booklet by mailing name and address to Dr. V Pierce, Buffalo New York.
Burke, asked about the Minith case, declines to divulge information and writes a statement instead. He remains reticent, noting possible revelations if certain routine plans are pursued, then bids farewell with a courteous goodbye.
Pearly Dye faced Mayor Hedges on an assault and battery charge after an incident at the cemetery Sunday night. Judge imposed a $20 fine plus costs and 10 days in jail. Victim William Edgar, sexton, sustained a severe wound from a rock. Dye and companion were ejected after a hostile exchange. Sam Tippie was fined $2 for plain drunkenness. he will work out the fine.
An advertisement claims a German scientist discovered a remedy for piles including blind bleeding and muding. It prescribes 6 drops Catholic Acid 1 dram Zotan 1 2 of Zine Ointment mixed by a druggist to be applied night and morning promising quick relief and a permanent cure.
This morning in common pleas court adjournment was made until Tuesday at 9 o'clock. The Winnie Powell case was dismissed at plaintiff costs. The William Kinseed against Etena Kinseed divorce suit is set for June 1. The Danford versus Turner case remains, and the Hern versus Graanan case is set for June 1. The Hill and Kreig company suit against Warner and others is set for June 5.
Nelsonville Ohio May 25 report of a rear end collision on the pike below the city. A Ford driven by Juniper with passengers Tedloe Caldwell Juniper and others plunged into the canal mud after misplaying levers in a close pass with a second auto. All occupants escaped with mud and a ducking, driver uninjured. others were left stranded in the mud.
Several thousand miners and laborers will gain employment as operations resume in the Coeur d Alene and Boundary regions. The Last Chance mine at Wardner Idaho will open to hire 200 workers while the British Columbia Copper mines plan 700 hires with wages from 2.50 to 4 dollars daily. Advices from Boston and New York report financing secured and tests complete, signaling a rapid restart for multiple Federal and Stewart properties and the Hecla mine.
Dr and Mrs P L Beal of Columbus arrive for a four day state convention of foreign mission societies. Mr Beal serves as a delegate as sessions are held at the Broad Street Christian church with business visors remaining several days.
The death of Mrs. Mattie Starker wife of James Starkey occurred at her home in Nelsonville Saturday from appendicitis. She was in her nineteenth year. The remains were brought here Sunday morning and taken to the home of her father in law John Starkey of Guysville for funeral services to be held Tuesday.
Memorial services held in Nelsonville by the Phil Kear post G A R at the Presbyterian church. Rev Forsythe delivered an apt sermon on victory and defeat as veterans were escorted by schoolchildren and the male quartet performed. Preparations for Memorial Day events continue.
County land between Coalville and Hockingport has been optioned by the Carpenter-Gartlin Coal company of New Jersey for about 10 000 acres along the west bank of the Hocking river. J T Ozier of Hamden will test the territory with drilling gear today, signaling expected coal operations and potential vein development.
Omega Ohio store owner and telephones president E Humphrey testifies it saved his life by reaching the cough spot when other remedies failed. Ad claims it heals throat, lungs and chest and offers 60 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a trial bottle free.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Romine of Midland City hosted relatives and returned home Saturday. Floyd Dunfee of Wooster came home Wednesday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs S L Dunfee. Delmar Watson of Belpre visited Monday with his parents. G L Dye spent Tuesday in Parkersburg on business. Pearl Jewell of Beebe visited his daughter Mrs Arlie Dye on Saturday. The Ladies Aid of the Mr church meets at Mrs Rachel Jones home Thursday afternoon. Mr Johnson and niece from Belmont county are guests at the Watson House.
The jury commission led by Judge Wood met at the court house on Monday. Members Alex Wilson James Campbell Bill Hartnell and T B Wells will select names to fill the jury wheel for the coming year.
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