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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1905
Page
1
Ohio Northern overwhelmed Ohio University 45 to 0 at Ada. Downer starred as quarterback while Ada’s average 194 pound linemen outmatched Ohio University’s 155 pound players. The loss, expected by local fans, aims to sharpen for the Marietta rematch set for two weeks hence.
Athens High School outplayed Jackson High School on the university field Saturday afternoon. Three touchdowns by Kinney Davis and Janod, with Miller kicking three goals, sealed a 17 point win as about 150 spectators watched a clean, late starting game. Jackson lacked coaching and could not mount a scoring threat.
The opening college game Saturday evening in the gym matched electrical department players against last year’s regulars. The electric squad looked strong and defeated the regulars 10 to 7 before a large crowd, as the season’s schedule begins to form.
Mrs Jones entertained many friends Thursday afternoon with a luncheon honoring her mother Mrs Henry of Sabina who has visited over the past week. The room featured white chrysanthemums and guests included Mesdames Golden Wolf Dana McKee Craig Wilson Campbell Brooks Schrantz and Miss Ida Bowser. Conversation followed the meal.
Mr and Mrs L Poston entertained a number of friends with a dinner on Friday and Saturday night honoring their thirty sixth wedding anniversary at their Mulberry street home. The table featured chrysanthemums ferns autumn leaves and place cards with autumn motifs a miniature souvenir pumpkin graced each plate.
Thomas Hamilton of Marshfield secured a pension rise from seventeen to thirty dollars monthly. His attorney, Joseph H. Hunter of Washington D C, handled the case.
A recital by the university music department students is set for Thursday at 8 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.
Wm J Doan died October 24 at his Frost home after a lingering lung illness aged 29 years 7 months and 12 days. He was the son of the late Charles Doan a Universalist and is survived by his mother a brother and a sister. Funeral conducted October 27 by Rev Durley Belpre at Doan cemetery burial followed.
Hanson Ambrose Davis aged 54 died at his mother's home on College street after a long tuberculosis illness. He was known in Athens and elsewhere, with a large circle of friends. Rev Slutz preached the funeral sermon, and interment occurred in the new cemetery. Davis lived most of his life in Athens and once worked as a dry goods clerk in a Cincinnati store. His brother died recently and his mother is ill in bed.
Alvin Dille of Albany superintendent of Athens public schools and M M Bryson of Glouster visited Athens Saturday. Dille, chair of the county teachers association executive committee, said the board selected Dr Humphrey superintendent of Shanton schools as one instructor for the coming institute and will choose the other two soon.
The cornerstone of Mt. Zion Baptist church will be laid next Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Addresses by Drs Slutz and Lowe and Rev N S Merritt of Reedsville. Laying in charge of Mr E C Berry with a helper from each Sunday school class. All are invited.
Edward Martin discharged a full load of shot into John Cuckler’s leg and hip while hunting in a thicket. Cuckler was taken to Athens for treatment by Dr. Copeland and is resting comfortably.
The Dover O T R will meet at Chauncey Thursday evening November 9 at 6 o'clock to discuss Hart's Essentials in American History chapters twelve through twenty five. All members are requested to be present. W E Riley secretary.
Probate Judge Lynch issued licenses to wed in the past week. John T. Connors of Luhrigo weds Mrs Annie Hellyer of Nelsonville. Wm N Birge and Lizzie Burley of Floodwood. Thomas H Robinson and Jane Powell of Nelsonville. Delbert Wood and Lucy M Seenes of Deanville. Fred Skinner and Mina Clark of Hollister. Harry Tipton and Laura Warner of Bechtel. J B Bland and May Dupler of Nelsonville. Frank Beebe and Zoa McAfee of Stewart. Harry Six of Glouster and Bessie McGee of Oakdale.
The university's young ladies organized a basketball team for the coming season and held their first practice Monday evening. Practice will be scheduled Monday and Friday evenings. The prudent man opens his eye and shuts his mouth.
Governor Myron T. Herrick made a brief stop in Athens on Saturday morning arriving on the 10 28 north bound train from Pomeroy He spoke from the rear of his car to about 400 residents and university students expressing loyalty to the Republican party and pride in the current administration He planned to start his next term with two million dollars in the state treasury and then continued to Gloucester and Corning before heading to Columbus
Paul Hale colored charged with burglary bound over on $500 bond after magistrate Logan Mon day. Articles found at his home linked to the Basom burglary of Friday. Hale previously faced a larceny trial with bond posted. Mayor Logan saw several drunken disorders last week with fines and costs paid by Wilson Evans John Erwin W. G. Scott.
The author of Broadhurst and Currie’s farcial Rud olph and Adolph declares the show will not elevate the stage but aims to drive away the blues. It will be presented at Athens Opera House on Monday night November 6.
John McKinstry died at the home of his nephew Cryas M Martin in Dexter Meigs County on October 28 1905 aged 188 years. His wife Druzilla Graham McKinstry died last March and they lived in Dexter since. They had no children but were family to local youths and were pillars of the Church. Funeral held at School Lot Christian church with Rev M A Harvey officiating. He served over 30 years in offices of trust regardless of party. He was cousin to Robert McKinstry Mrs Abram Lash and Mrs Isiah Bean of Athens and to Matthew McKinstry who died in Confederate prison at Andersonville Ga.
Campaign report in Ohio politics shows M A Daugherty repeating a charge of a pre election bargain by Governor Herrick. Herrick defends the claim as a lie. The article notes Daugherty's repetition in Pattison's presence and calls it slanderous calumny.
The piece questions Pattison’s stance as a Roosevelt Democrat and accuses him of opposing the Democratic ticket in 1896 and 1900. It cites Senator Dick’s open letter alleging Pattison backed gold standard policies, including bonds requiring gold payments, and asks whether such actions aided Bryan.
Governor Herrick signed the Brannock bill on April 19 1904 creating residence district local option as part of advanced temperance reform. The act permits voting to ban saloons within home districts with two year post election effect and places saloon property in neutral status in determining district boundaries. The measure, a compromise among lawmakers, was hailed as a major temperance advance and praised by Secretary Taft as a model law in the United States.
Bliss McNamee secured mining work after visiting Orbistom. Mrs Clifford visits relatives in Nelsonville and McArthur then Florida. J W Stocklein bought a carload of Rome Beauties apples for sixty cents a bushel. Miss Jennie James of Belpre visits sister Della James. Floyd Beasley from Ohio University stays with parents D M and Mrs Beasley. Amesville Telephone installs voting precinct phones for election day. Clarence Weed inspects First National Bank time locks from Hartford Conn. The Federal Valley Christian church near town is dedicated with pastors Briley Kolb Lytle and Arthur. P Linscott visits mother Mrs Johns Phillips.
W Williams of Glouster moved his family to a residence about a mile and a half west of town that he built last summer. He has not disposed of his Glouster property yet.
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