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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
8
A woman notes the belief that only the very rich can afford winter vegetables is mistaken. She has supplied her family with fresh vegetables for four winters and sold surplus to cover greenhouse expenses, proving winter gardening is practical for ordinary households.
A greenhouse owner describes a two compartment hotbed for winter crops. One side grows tomatoes and beans with roses, the other focuses on vegetables like lettuce, cauliflower and radishes, with careful pruning and pollination to extend production from November to June. He notes temperatures from 60 to 75 degrees in the tomato section and 55 to 65 in the cooler half, praising Early Warwick beans for glasshouse culture.
Pop Jackson, a lifelong squatter, confronts railroad surveyors who lay track on his land. After threats and jail, he returns home and camps next to the rails. A passenger train strikes him, hurling him thirty feet as his family watches, questioning his stubborn defiance.
Woodworth treasurer of Athens County announces the 1908 tax rates per dollar valuation for county and state purposes. Tax collection opens November 16 and closes January 25, 1909. no taxes accepted before or after these dates until the next June collection. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and closed on legal holidays.
Miss Jessie Francis visits Miss Olive Brookins and Mrs Hattie Daft in Thuchtelr and Nelsonville friends. Mrs Minerva Woodworth returns home after visiting Athene. An article discusses fall plowing advantages, soil moisture, and manure disposal. fall plowing eases spring work and seed bed preparation.
Miss Cora Radcliff of Carpenter hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett Hobo. Finley Gillogly of Mr. Vianco visited Albany Thursday. Chorge Muaner of Ruthind spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. M Whaley. Miss Barker of Athens spent Sunday with Faye Baker. Mrs. Prank Coe and daughter Clara visited sister Mrs. Charles Warner of Columbus. John Pobo and family visited relatives at Mineral. Miss Winifred Richmond, grammar teacher, ill with tomsilitis. Professor Loatty listed sick. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cline visited relatives in Wilkesville. Miss Matte Carpenter to Akron for a few weeks with cousin Mrs. Faye Vorhees. Pearl Dye of Athens visiting friends in Albany.
The article discusses fall plowing as a strategy on western ranches with many lands seeded in fall for spring sowing. It notes the habit of preparing ground in advance to break new ground, while acknowledging that arid regions can make fall plowing difficult and some farmers delay to spring for easier tillage.
The plum industry improves as pests decline and new varieties resist ravages. The Waugh plum stands out as a highly promising hybrid favored by American growers, with Japan produced varieties expanding cultivation nationwide and Pacific coast adoption leading to renewed garden and orchard interest.
The government uses prisoners in Jutland to break up barren waste and prepare land for farming. Settlers soon claim many acres as trees and grain lands emerge, offering a possible model during widespread hard times. Earthquake reports say three weeks of light rumbles preceded a major shock that disrupted the Funeral range, tossing miners from bunks and scattering gear as dawn broke.
A New York Press note quotes a club dispute praising a female president who outmaneuvers rivals by placing them on the nominating committee. The remark highlights gendered praise of strategic leadership within a social or political club.
The Friend-Your marriage to Sapp head was quite a surprise to me. The Ex-Widow -Well. I guess it was more of a surprise to him.
Earthquakes centered in Death Valley and nearby regions have unsettled mining camps in San Bernardino County. The sequence began three weeks ago with a major quake last Wednesday morning triggering fear and prompting miners and prospectors to abandon prospects and shelters.
In Ripley Ohio on November 11 the Brown County grand jury ignored 12 cases against suspects arrested last summer over an attack on Walter Hook’s home near Ripley and also ignored several cases charging men with destroying tobacco beds last spring.
The advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism sciatica toothache headache and neuralgia claiming immediate relief without rubbing. A testimonial from Chas J Dudling of Anthony Rhode Island describes long-term rheumatic suffering and hip swelling that eases after using six to eight bottles, urging others to try the product.
Mr Charles Moler his wife and son visited relatives in Hebbardsville and returned home Monday. Their son suffered a painful arm fracture when he fell while trying to jump from a wagon. Dr Stanley was called. Elmer Gift of Buffalo recently visited and left Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jess Vorhes and Miss Kate Tewksberry of Meigs County visited Sunday. Mr Tewksberry went to Columbus and returned late Sunday. Mr and Mrs Abe Combs of Harrisonville visited the Stanley household Sunday. Mrs Winnie Robo and her baby of Al...
Sunday guests visited A K Dent and family including Mr Ci Allens and wife from Athens and Mr Will Shaffer and wife. Mrs Ed Lockard and Miss Alta Patterson of Athens stayed with J Gift and family. Elmer Gift and wife spent Saturday in Athens. TheStanleys hosted Mrs lisher of Toledo, sister to Carl Stanley, visiting after twenty years away. Zem Noss and wife plan to move to Albany for railway work. Miss Mabel Wingo hosted Miss Florence Lorton of Nelsonville for a few days. A railway engine sparked fires Friday burning a large strip and narrowly missing Julian Gift s sheep barn and nearby woods.
The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Smith died at his grandparents home in Morristown from diphtheria and was buried Sunday in Nye Cemetery. He was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Katzenback of Nye town. The parents receive many sympathy wishes from friends.
Miss Belle Dewey entertained a group of friends at her Nye Town home with a birthday party held in the past week.
Mrs George Finch of Mineral Ridge in Trumbull County visited relatives here recently.
Mrs. Art Tost welcomes Joe Hemnshaw and his two sons from Wendville as guests for a social gathering.
Mr. Frank Shirkey has come back home after a visit with relatives in Lancaster. He was away several days and his return is noted by local friends and family.
The past week notes that er Long will fill his appointment at the Church of Christ Sunday. A brief church bulletin confirms the service date and location for attendees.
Dick Swarts traveled to Albany and Vinton to visit relatives during a short regional trip. He connected with family members and shared updates on local community happenings.
Bradfield traveled to Murray on Monday on a business trip. The report notes the visit as part of company activities and records no additional details or outcomes.
N. W. Radford of Fisher Station was in town this past Monday, stopping by local businesses and chatting with residents. Community members noted his cordial visit and brief talks with longtime local figures.
Mr and Mrs John Potts of Circlé Hill were summoned to Murray City as the illness of the Potts mother's condition required family presence.
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