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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1907

Page

7

Ohio State Wins 6-0 as Otterbein Shut Out in Rain

Westerville lads defeat Otterbein 6 to 0 in a one sided game. Five innings counted due to drizzle and wet field. Gullum struck out six. Grabill was repeatedly hit. Coleman and Gahm doubled for Ohio, with Beg, Kaler, Thomas, Johnson, Jones, and Brown contributing in the first inning.

Ohio Otterbein Jupiter Plavius Gullum Grabill Coleman Gahm Beg Kaler Thomas Johnson Jones Brown Begland Strahl

Last Trip Sentences For Three Burglary Convicts

Sheriff Webster and Deputy Clerk McKinstry escorted George Rowe Bennie Johnson and John Clark to Columbus and Mansfield this morning to begin their prison terms after pleading guilty to burglary Johnson and Clark drew three year sentences жилья

Webster McKinstry George Rowe Bennie Johnson John Clark Columbus Mansfield Johnson and Clark

Damage suit over sons’ death ends in jury disagreement

The case of Lewis H. Ruli ford against the K. and M. railway ended Saturday afternoon after the jury failed to agree on a verdict. The $10,000 claim followed the December 16, 1905, accident near Chauncey that killed George Ruli ford and injured James. The defense argued the brothers were intoxicated, while witnesses described the train’s lack of warning and down side curtains. Attorneys were L. A. Koons for the plaintiff and Grosvenor, Jones and Worstell for the defendants.

Lewis H. Ruliford K. & M. Railway Messenger George James Chauncey Wood L. A. Koons Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell

Street paving on Richland avenue completed

The repaired Richland avenue street is now open. Dan Mills of Athens held the contract. County commissioners were aided by asylum authorities whose large force of men and teams helped finish the work quickly and reduce costs.

Richland Avenue Dan Mills Athens

Graham's Chapel Social and Visit Highlights

First on the program is corn planting and house cleaning. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sprague visited Mrs. Love and her parents in Athens. Mrs. Harmon Fulton and daughter Allie stayed with John Evans's family in Athens. Goldie Tedrow returned from Judson. John Hull and wife toured Athens for business. Local hunters enjoyed a fishing outing despite no fish. The McConkey family and Vera stayed with Athens friends. Vernie Bobo visited Mrs. Hartley in Judson.

Joseph Sprague Ben Love Athens Harmon Fulton Allie John Evans Goldie Tedrow Herbert Hawk Judson John Hull Lewis McConkey Vera Vernie Bobo George Hartley

Local Letter Carriers Leader Heads to Columbus Convention

Co L Logan of Athens local branch No 997 traveled to Columbus Ohio for the state convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers set for the 27th. He will return to Athens on Wednesday.

Co. L. Logan Columbus Ohio National Association of Letter Carriers Logan Athens

Fairbanks to Attend Funeral in Indianapolis

Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks will leave Indianapolis Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. McKinley. The trip follows cancellation of an upcoming speaking engagement in Columbus, Ohio.

Bryden Hotel Wilson Pittsburg George M. Wilson Jones

Woman fatally shot by hotel proprietor suspect in Cleveland

Mrs. Mary Steadman, wife of William Steadman, hotel owner, was fatally struck three times by William Brown, a Spanish-American War veteran, in Cleveland. Brown fled through Lama park, was captured, and confessed remorse. Brown claims Steadman ejected him from the hotel before he returned and shot Mrs Steadman at the door. Separately in Cincinnati, a city housecleaning drive begins June 11 as mayoral proclamation urges residents to clear debris for immediate removal.

Cleveland Mary Steadman William Steadman William Brown Brown Lama Park Steadman

Local Marriage Licenses Issued Saturday

The following licenses were issued: Jerry Sanders 22 a miner and Lulu Evans 24 both of Nelsonville. Earnest B. Wray 19 a miner of Marshfield and Miss Flossie E. Hill 19 of Floodwood. Lee Jewell 18 a laborer and Miss Ella Cummngs 20 both of Athens. Perry W. Davis 21 a farmer and Miss Ida Dotgon 21 both of Coolville.

Jerry Sanders Miner Lulu Evans Nelsonville Earnest B. Wray Marshfield Flossie E. Hill Floodwood Lee Jewell Ella Cummngs Athens Perry W. Davis Ida Dotgon Coolville

Mr Charles Morris Hosts Daughters for Day Visit

Mr Charles Morris entertained his daughter Mrs A B Frame of Piqua and her daughter Mrs James Kennedy of Detroit Michigan. They departed at noon for a day visiting relatives and will return Tuesday for a reception honoring Mr and Mrs L D at the family home.

Charles Morris A. B. Frame Piqua James Kennedy Detroit Mich L. D

Walter Moore Spends Sunday in Nelsonville with Friends

Mr. Walter Moore spent Sunday in Nelsonville with friends, enjoying a casual day away from his usual routines. The outing highlighted social ties and local leisure in a small-town setting.

Walter Moore Nelsonville

Death of prominent Waterloo coal man John Beckler

The death of John Fenner Beckler occurred Saturday evening at his Elmwood Place home. He was about 56 years old and died from liver and kidney trouble. A native of Hamley Run, he spent years in Athens county as a teacher, sewing machine dealer, and coal businessman at King's Switch before retiring to farming. Surviving are wife Jennie, four children, three sisters, and a brother. Funeral services with Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias involved will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Beckler home, with interment at Marshfield.

John Fenner Beckler Elmwood Place Beckler Waterloo Township Athens County Hamley Run P. J Rachael Beckler Jennie Cleveland Foster Athens Nelsonville King’s Switch Lodge of Odd Fellows W. H. Boden The Christian Church Elks Lodge Knights of Pythias Mr. Beckler Marshfield Lodge of K. of P Marshfield

Mrs McKinley Dies. Capital Mourns Her Loss

Sorrow swept Washington as news confirmed the death of Mrs. McKinley. President Roosevelt learned of the death by telegram from Secretary Cortelyou and announced plans to leave for Canton Tuesday night to attend the funeral.

Washington

Memorial Day observance plans and procession details

Elaborate preparations are underway for Memorial Day exercises on Thursday May 30. The Woman's Relief Corps asks G A R veterans and others to cooperate. The program includes a 1 p m parade from the Court House to the old cemetery then to West Anon Street for grave decorating and a short address by Dr H W Elson. The group will march to the asylum grounds for speeches and a concert. Graves at the institution cemetery will be decorated as well. Flowers should be brought or sent to the Court House basement by 8:30 a m Thursday.

Memorial Way Woman's Relief Corps Duy Court House Old West Anon Street H. W. Elson Supt. Hanson State Hospital Asylum Rades

Tonsiline Promised Cure For Sore Throat Ailments

An old remedy advertisement touts Tonsiline as the sole effective treatment for sore mouth and throat and warns of serious illnesses like diphtheria if untreated. It claims universal success and urges keeping Tonsiline on hand for emergencies when stores are closed.

Divorce Petition Filed In Athens County Court

Levada Blower filed for divorce from Edward Blower in Athens County Ohio on grounds of adultery on May 2 1907. Edward Blower as a non resident must answer within six weeks or a decree may be granted. Amos Swope attorneys for plaintiff.

Edward Blower State of Ohio Levada Blower Court of Common Pleas Athens County

Good Words for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Mrs Edward Phillips of Barclay Maryland reports her two year old daughter has used Chamberlains Cough Remedy since two months old for colds. She says she herself recovered quickly from a dreadful cold after using it. The remedy is sold by W H McKee E R Lash and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.

Chamberlain Edward Phillips Barclay, Md Catherine W. H. McKee E. R. Lash Barton Drug Co Chauncey

Pleasant surprise party for Mrs Dean’s daughter

Mrs Frank Dean entertained her daughter Miss Dove with a Friday evening surprise party. The crowd enjoyed games and music and a late elegant three course luncheon. Attendees included Dove Russell Beatrix Fenzel Lena Foutch Lucile Hastings Freda Feth Freda Burk Helen Whitmore Mary Bobo Edith Roach Frank Copeland Carmer Church Clarence Russell and Denver Russell.

Frank Dean Miss Dove Misses Dove Russell Beatrix Fenzel Lena Foutch Lucile Hastings Freda Feth Freda Burk Helen Whitmore Mary Bobo Edith Roach Frank Copeland Carmer Church Clarence Russell Denver Russell

Mr. Harry Bingham Called Home by Ill Mother

Mr. Harry Bingham of Columbus was summoned this morning by his mother's illness. Mrs. Bingham suffers a severe attack of locomotor ataxia and is listed as seriously ill.

Harry Bingham Columbus

Sunflower Philosophy on Housekeeping and Reading Habits

A narrator notes gendered views on cleanliness and patience, suggesting men need gentler treatment, and condemns retrograde reading trends among girls while praising boys reading improvements. The piece uses humor and aphorisms to reflect social norms of readers and household roles.

Death of Susan Condee Lantz in Covington Ky

Former resident Susan Condee Lantz died in Covington Kentucky on May 21. Her remains were taken to Hamden for burial beside her husband Solomon Lantz, with many friends and relatives grieving.

Susan Condee Lantz Covington Hamden Solomon Lantz

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