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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
7
The Sam Davis trial ended when the jury declared no verdict, eight jurors favoring acquittal and four for conviction. The panel, seated Wednesday afternoon, deliberated through Thursday and until 6:30 this morning, with a potential new trial discussed by Prosecutor Foster.
Miss Esta Cunningham was surprised Friday night at her Main Street home in Glouster Ohio by a large gathering of friends marking her twentieth birthday. Guests included Edna and Bess Peugh Gladys Lalia Adene Danford Lola Aldermen Blanch Stine Mae Riddison Temple Pedicord and Blanch McLanehan as light refreshments followed games and conversation.
At the Magic City lodge J O O F Leonard Petty was installed as vice grand to fill the expired term of Edward Gooding who moved to Michigan. The district deputy grand master J F Alz ing conducted the ceremony. A committee was named to plan the annual memorial services to be held in June with date to be announced.
Hamden Junction May 23 Local business men have secured options on 300 acres in Washington township and will drill test holes to prove No. 2 coal vein exists in workable quantity. Options will be sold to a coal company after testing. This marks first known coal drilling in the area.
Mr and Mrs Frank R Murphey of East State welcome a newborn child in a morning birth announced to the community. The infant is named Franklin Carpenter Murphey and becomes the couple's fourth child.
Jesse McHenry died at his Albany home this morning. Funeral arrangements are not yet made. Maynard Graft fractured his forearm after a pony fall, bone protruding and elbow dislocated. Dr Swett reset the arm. Albany ball team plays Stewart tomorrow at home, start 1 pm. O D Dailey and Mark Zimmerman went to McArthur on business. Clarence Vorhes shows slight typhoid improvement. Mrs G B Spring recently visited Columbus.
Nelsonville Ohio May 24 veterans outline Memorial day program Saturday May 30. Phil Kenney post will assemble at 10:00 a m at Post hall for wreaths and march to the depot for a 10:50 train to Green Lawn cemetery for burial lot services and grave decoration. The G A R and W R C meet at 2:00 p m then march to Tort street cemetery for cemetery services and later to the Central river bridge for naval veteran services. They return to G A R hall and disband under Officer W P Shepard.
Tired nerves and low energy in spring are claimed to improve within 48 hours of taking Dr Shoop’s Restorative. The tonic is advertised to strengthen nerves, boost appetite, aid digestion, and renew vigor, sold by Henderson rider Drug Co.
May 26 report from Nelsonville notes two Columbus street saloons, Kelley & Jenkins and Louie Wend, close due to no business, while Rosser and Cavenaugh open a new saloon in the Tom Silvers room. Rumor that Charles Markhoffer’s east end saloon closed is unfounded as it remains open.
An advertising blurb touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy to purify the blood improve skin clarity and restore rosy health. The claim targets women seeking clear skin and fuller vitality through a tonic.
Vineel Common Pleas Joages Jones and J M Wood met in Marietta to appoint jury commissioners for the seventh judicial district’s sub divisions. In Athens Monroe Perry Washington and others were named. Commissioners to convene on the fourth Monday in May at 10 a m to start selecting jurors.
Lemuel R. Brigman of Newport Ky receives a Carnegie Medal and $2000 for saving a two year old girl Frances A Hock from a cistern at Coney Island Cincinnati. He had previously rescued others including a boy from the Little Miami River and a boy ice bound at Ludlow Lagoon. Brigman is a Kenyon College student and Newport High School alumnus.
The Athens community notes Brigman's visit as a guest of Wilson Welch, highlighting the local interest sparked by the recent appearance and the social ties between the visitors and Athens residents.
Case of Wright against Morris Collins and Company appealed from Bannie King Court in Trim Lie where trial occurred. Defendants run a Gloucester business. Miss Wright, formerly head trimmer, was discharged three weeks prior amid disputes. She claimed 30 dollars for three weeks’ pay and won at trial.
Nelsonville Ohio May 26 John Burchfield alias Jim Williams a youth recently captured by police confessed to thefts and robbery. He earned wages on a Lockville farm with Fred Roberts and allegedly stole a seven jeweled Elgin watch a $5 razor a pocketbook and stamps from Roberts room. Chief Warner recovered items and linked him to Hobson robbery while awaiting trial at Middleport.
The article claims high elevations bring fevers while malaria is common at lower levels. It promotes Dilectric Bitera as an alterative blood purifier to combat lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and debility. Sold with guarantee at McKee's drug store priced five cents.
Mary Fremom of Wellston was found intoxicated on a northbound passenger train at No 14 station. The conductor refused boarding. Deputy Finster Weld and officers took her to the city jail where she cursed the officers but calmed, sobered, and wept as the event concluded.
York voters gain a fifth voting center replacing the prior four as the Frection Board toured the area with a township map. The change eliminates the need for Best Clayton residents to travel to Kimberly for registration. Board members included Frank Rrosor Athens S D Webb Albins Hugh Germie Glewster FP Williams Athens and William Leenty Gloucester.
Mr E G Aucel G en theetek Mat and Mrs Hadley Sloan return from a western trip. A crowd from Rocky Potatepent visits Mrs Mary Molgan on Sunday. Mr and Mrs W J Roberts hosted Mr James Same and family. Mrs J R Anthony stayed with her niece Mrs Will Rose. Mr John Lorgin lost a horse last week. Miss Hatl Brown has gone to Shot Town to visit Mrs James Cras ford for a few weeks.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin claims Health Coffee is a substitute made from toasted grains and malt without real coffee. The product is promoted as quick to make and can fool an expert, sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co.
Nelsonville Ohio May 26 Peter Cranz of Athens faced the mayor after a night in town caused by drinking. He was fined three dollars and costs after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace by drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
An advertisement from Henderson Crider Drug Co offering a remedy for kidney complaints with a money back guarantee of 50 cents. The notice lists the address 5272 and emphasizes promise of relief or refund.
The state bureau of inspection condemned the Jacksonville school building leading to a closure a day early. Officials reported overcrowded rooms and unsafe conditions prompting plans to build a new school before fall and to issue bonds to raise funds.
Eminent authorities on Materia Medica extol Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for mucous surface diseases including nasal catarrh throat laryngeal and bronchial ailments with lingering coughs. The ad touts cures for foul breath weak appetite and liver biliousness while promoting blood purification and skin conditions as part of a constitutional treatment and links to Dr Pierce's Salve and Favorite Prescription.
A Northwestern Nebraska cowpuncher known as Bob Elle worth is revealed to be a woman named Minnie Turner. She married Jim Sparman after keeping her sex hidden during eight to ten months of work together. The couple planned a Pacific Coast wedding journey and will settle in Montana.
Civil War veteran Samuel D Smith, a longtime Coolville resident born in Allegheny City in 1837, died after a year of failing health. He came to Coolville in 1866 and worked as a tinsmith. He is survived by his widow and four children in Coolville. He served in the telegraph corps during the Civil War. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Ready by August, J E F MceManuzal of the New York Coal company says construction of a large coal crusher and washer in Buechtel employs about 150 men. The work progresses rapidly and the plant is expected to operate by August 1 with a daily capacity of about 500 tons of coal.
Lemuel R Brigman of Newport Kentucky saved a babe from drowning at Comey Island in Cincinnati August 4 1905. He received a silver medal and $2000 to finish education at Kenyon. Thelma Garland of Dayton Ohio rescued two children from a Boston fire May 30 1905 and earned a bronze medal. Paul Childers age 16 of Louisville rescued two infants from a burning home and received a bronze medal and $2000. Marion Clavenger of Berry Station Kentucky lifted a child from an alley track as an engine approached and earned a bronze medal. George Haviland of Akron won a silver medal for attempting to rescue a fellow worker from suffocation in a manhole.
Thirty five thousand coal miners in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas members of the United Mine Workers of America who have been on strike since March 1 will return to work next week. The convention of miners ratified and signed the joint agreement reached last night and operators held a parallel convention to formalize the pact.
Bob Smith received $2 and visited Mayor Hedges last evening amid a dispute during a community event. An argument occurred with several young men as tension rose in the vicinity, prompting attention from local authorities.
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