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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1907

Page

7

Mt Union Crushes Ohio University 43 to 0 in Muddy Clash

Mt Union routed Ohio University 43 to 0 on a muddy field in Alliance Saturday afternoon. The Mt Union squad, coached by Stewart, dominated with 16 points in the first half and 17 in the second. Oberlin and Mt Union emerge as top Ohio teams, while Ohio University shows limited power and effort according to local reports.

Mt. Union Ohio University Alliance Ohio Oberlin Athens Stewart Ohio University of Athena McFarland

Old Man Beaten and Robbed. Harry Rogers Sought

Jason Goodno of Little Hocking was beaten and robbed of 180 in gold by Harry Rogers. A warrant for Rogers was issued and he reportedly dodges authorities after the assault, with a chase involving the gasoline boat Rayman and a Belpre constable.

Jason Goodno Little Hocking Harry Rogers Rogers Goodno Goodne Justice of the Peace John Plaik McGrew Belpre Patersburg Rayman Parkersburg

New Lefean Pension Bill Draws Soldier Interest

Copies of the new Lefean pension bill have reached old soldiers in the city. Introduced for widows minors and certain Civil and Mexican War veterans the measure proposes 12 dollars per month for widows and 2 dollars per child under 16. If a widow remarries the pension goes to the children until they turn 16.

Lefean National House of Representatives Congress

Arraignment of Arthur Kelley for Sunday liquor sale

Arthur Kelley known as Bummer faced arraignment in Squire Rose court for selling liquor on Sunday. He pleaded guilty and was bound over to the higher court. Kelley operates the Blue Goose saloon in Carbondale, a venue that has drawn prior local attention.

Arthur Kelley Bummer Squire Rose Court Kelley Carbondale

Debating Tour Highlights Clark and Grosvenor Duo

General Charles H. Grosvenor left Athens for a two weeks debating trip facing his longtime rival Champ Clark. They open tonight in Milton Pennsylvania and move through Ada Toledo Greenville Elyria Uniontown Waren and other stops on a circuit of Chautauqua and Teachers Institutes with November dates listed.

Charles H. Grosvenor Athens Champ Clark Milton Ohio Pennsylvanna Ada Toledo Greenville Elyria Uniontown Waren

Hightland and Christian Wed in Athens County

Hoyt Hightland and Susie Christian of Athens County were married by Squire Logan in his office on Washington Street Saturday in a simple ceremony.

Hoyt Hightland Susie Christian Athens County Squire Logan Washington Street

Damage suits may be taken in Common Pleas Court

Common pleas court convened after a week adjournment with little business. Tomorrow’s petit jury includes G. H. Houston and others. Cases include Blanch Brown vs Sunday Creek Coal and Charles Grimes against Sunday Creek Coal for $10,000 each. Isaiah Koon trial for killing Poke Smith set for Thursday with many witnesses. Foreclosure in Security Savings Bank v StarKey et al. sale confirmed.

Common Pleas Court Petit Isaiah Koon Poke Smith Blanch Brown Sunday Creek Coal Company Charles Grimes United States Court Columbus Foster Sunday Creek Sugar Creek Grimes

Well Patronized B and O Train Makes First Athens Trip

The new accommodation train on the B&O made its first trip this morning arriving in Athens at 8 10 AM. It carried many eastern county travelers despite unfavorable weather. The Sweet Kitty Bellairs company occupied a special car on the outbound run.

Athens Sweet Kitty Bellairs” Company

Social at Clark's Chapel Hosts Evening Gathering

The ladies of Clark's chapel church invite all to a social at Mrs. Robert White's home on Wednesday evening November 20. Supper will be served from 6 to 9. Everyone is cordially invited.

Clark's Chapel Church Robert White

Goodspeed Improved After Severe Stroke at Home

Major J. M. Goodspeed who suffered a severe stroke several days since is now reported as considerably improved and remains at his home on South College Street.

J. M. Goodspeed South College Street

Inflation Sparks Market Boom Across Stocks and Commodities

New York reports a rapid monetary expansion with 50 million in Panama and 10 million in treasury certificates issued by the government. Stocks rise, grain gains one cent per bushel, cotton up one dollar per bale. Officials say certified checks may be used for internal revenue stamps, easing the strain and boosting circulation by about ten percent in a single day. Financiers fear violent inflation could trigger wild speculation and broad liquidation.

New York Panama Treasury United States

Burglary Report at Lattridge Store Leaves Few Clues

The Latridge store owned by C. D. Swr was burglarized last night. About 25 to 30 dollars in nickels and dimes and several pocket knives were stolen. No suspects, but several unfamiliar men were seen near the shop yesterday evening.

C. D. Sw

Letter Reply Returns With Italian Inscription

A country editor's young assistant reports Silas Kidder answered his letter about a subscription. Kidder's reply is unreadable to the assistant, who notes an Italian phrase scrawled on the bottom of the returned letter.

Silas Kidder Catholic Standard and Times

Market Prices Today in Toledo Ohio

Wheat 99e, corn 161 2c, oats 49 1 2c. Clover seed 9 35, Alsike 9 30, Timothy 2 20. Rye 6e.

Toledo Timothy

Developments in Bradley Trial

Jim Hay testified he saw Mrs. Bradley at the police station after the murder and she said she did not come to kill Senator Brown and had friends. Cottrell described Mrs. Bradley as frightened with a vacant stare and relayed her remark about asking Brown to marry her before she shot him.

Washington, D. C Bradley Jim Hay Typcal Washington Senator Brown Charles E. Cottrell Associated Press Sue Utah Cottrell

Blackleg term in labor and sport remains distinct

The London Chronicle notes that blackleg, a term for a labor saboteur, is widely used in labor contexts and has not shortened to leg as sharpers are. The origin remains debated, traced to black topboots of turf players or to gamecock leg imagery. Trades unions adopted it as a general abuse for "scab."

Queen's Bench London Chronicle

An Actor's Power in a London Stage Moment

An English actor named Dugazon, once the idol of London, demonstrated stage power between acts. He wore Othello’s mantle, cried out numbers from one to ten in a sepulchral voice, and the audience fell breathless and enchanted by his magnetic delivery. He exited with dramatic passion as thunders of applause rang out.

Dugazon London

Keen Eyes and an Expert Ocuilist

A playful exchange centers on a book given to Miss Secrib biah. The expert ocuilist remarks on her eyes as if reading the pages, joking that she read the book without cutting leaves, prompting surprised replies about abnormalities and reading.

Unclear Surgery Status For Harry Foster In Columbus

No word by noon on whether an operation was performed on Harry Foster who has been in a Columbus hospital since last week. The X ray specialist from Grant Hospital returned from New York Saturday and Mr and Mrs Hull Foster Jr remain in Columbus awaiting word on the operation.

Harry Foster Columbus Grant Hospital New York Hull Foster, Jr

Missionary Rally Promises Insight From Global Workers

The Foreign Christian Missionary society schedules a rally at the Christian church tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. President A. M. McLane and Dr. R. J. Dye join C. B. Weaver and other preachers to discuss work in Central Africa and Japan. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts of mission stations and efforts in the dark continent.

The Foreign Christian Missionary Society Christian Church M. McLane R. J. Dye Central Africa

Fire Threat Grips Rockefeller Country Home

Fire early this morning threatened the William Rockefeller country mansion near Tarrytown New York. Two cottages and the stables burned with prize stock valued at about $20 000 perished in the flames.

New York William Rockefeller Tarrytown

Athenian Literary Society Triumphs In Close Basketball Game

A spirited Saturday match at the university gym pitted the Phi lomathean and Athenian societies in a close 18 to 15 win for the Athenians. Poor foul-shooting by the Philos sapped their chances despite strong first-half play. Captain Welch and Red McCorkie provided late game momentum as Adams, Starr, Hankison, and Ridenour contributed on defense and offense.

Saturda Philomathean Philos Hamilton Welch Wisenberger Hankison Adams Starr Red” McCorkie Athenians Cores Aay McCorkie Hamilton L. F McCorkel Weiwesdcse Gisbes Insek Boyd Adama Ridenour

Miami Defeats Marietta 12 to 10 in Narrow Football Win

Miami under Coach Foster edged Marietta 12 4 10 with Ployd Brown returning a 50 yard touchdown for the decisive score. Dayton opened scoring for Marietta, then Miami answered with a 60 yard kickoff return and strong defense to seal the victory.

Marietta Banch Fealey Ploydrown Ohio Miami Brown Foster Marietta Dayton Radcliffe Ryder Simon Booth Marivolla Wedow

Local Father Returns From Cincinnati After Daughter's Poisoning

Mr A E Moore of this city came back from Cincinnati where his daughter Sylvia Moore, a Conservatory pupil, fell ill from lobster sandwich poisoning. His report says she improved, then faced potential blood poisoning but hoped for recovery and homecoming pending complications.

A. E. Moore Cincinnati Sylvia Miss Moore Conservatory of Music

Permits to Wed Couple Pairs Across Towns

Walter Louis Morrison and Sarah Eilen Keteh of Nelsonville apply for marriage. Orestes Fulton and Queenie C. Love of Athens report, as do Joan W. Anderson and Josephine F. Johnston of Nelsonville. Hoyt Hightland and Susie Christian of Beaumont are listed.

Walter Louis Morrison Miner Sarah Eilen Keteh Drewmaker Nelson Orestes Fulton Queenie C. Love Athens F. D. Na Joan W. Anderson Sud Josephine F. Johnston Nelsonville Hoyt Hightland Susie Christian Beaumont

Serious Basement Fire At Brooks Hibbard Pool Room

A serious fire in the basement of the Brooks & Hibbard pool room on South Compe Street was narrowly averted early Sunday. Woodwork ignited by a spark from an engine and the blaze was discovered by a man in the rear stable. It was extinguished with a small hose.

Brooks & Hibbard Pool Room Compe Street

Former Resident Mrs Rathburn Dies in Middleport

Mrs. Charles Rathburn died at her home in Middleport Saturday. The funeral was held today. She was well known in the city and Athens county, having lived here with her father Dr. Beam for several years.

Charles Rathburn Middleport

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