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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
17
London gossip reports Queen Alexandra resolved a servants feud at Sandringham when a footman and a housemaid who were secretly engaged faced a split. The queen reconciled them, promising a Christmas wedding and bright times in the servants hall. The tale unfolds amid court witnesses and later remarks by Lord Rosebery condemning skepticism in education.
Governor instructs the state board of charities and corrections to investigate alleged negligence and cruelty at the state hospital, with the board of trustees joining the inquiry. A committee will begin hearings next Tuesday. Dr. Hanson defers comment on the governor’s decision.
Paris dispatch reports French Justice Minister urges Paris court of appeal to rebuke juries urging retention of the death penalty. He warns juries that fearing crime from abolition is unfounded and notes juries act as magistrates during sessions and must not criticize sentence methods.
William Johan Watson of Porta down Armagh Tyrone, once a New York businessman, leaves a curious will requiring trustees and the Portadown council to hold a $125 dinner every five years to decide how the money is spent for the town. He bequeaths most of his estate to his native town and bans professional sports from benefiting.
London court tackles whether tips earned by hotel and railroad workers count as earnings for compensation. The case involves a waiter’s family seeking damages after his death, arguing tips should be legally recognized as part of wages under the compensation statute.
Bayard Brown the longtime Brightlingsea yacht resident and philanthropist faced a slander claim from Rowland Stead of Ilford alleging Brown accused him of dishonesty. Brown denied the charge and the matter was privately settled before any London court hearing.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative to strengthen weak internal nerves. It claims tablets or liquid form restore stomach nerves heart nerves and kidney nerves and offers a free sample test from Racine Wisconsin.
Paris workmen digging in Rue de Dauphine uncovered a 120 foot stone lined underground passage known as the Dauphine Passage. It connected Parte Dauphine to Tour de Nesle, once a site of royal lovers and alleged ambushes by Queen Marguerite de Pourgogne.
Sheriff Harry Webster escorted Bridget Six and Tom Donahue to the workhouse yesterday. Both were convicted on charges of adultery and fornication respectively. Each received a 60 day sentence.
Tax receipts show small totals tied to a signature labeled CAS with the phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought, indicating a promotional or trade note. The snippet references a branding line and a compact financial mention within an advertisement context.
The veil intended for Princess Louise of Orleans on her marriage to Prince Charles of Bourbon is described as a superb example of the era’s lace and millinery artistry.
The wife of M. Carnaud sought higher alimony after deputies raised salaries. The court boosted support from $60 to $100 monthly, and Carnaud appealed to the First Chamber, arguing he cannot afford more due to $500 yearly party obligations.
A new school building in the city nears completion as crews finish interior work. The plan includes an expansive assembly hall 80 by 85 feet with 200 seats, a library opposite the superintendent’s office, and multiple classrooms on two floors. Basement facilities include heating, ventilation, a domestic science laboratory, and a planned manual training room.
The 100 by 174 foot building rises as an imposing structure with high floors. From the second floor one commands views of the city’s southern and western ends. The upper floor will house the high school and eighth grade classes with Mrs. Barker supervising arithmetic reading physiology and Miss Lewis overseeing grammar history and spelling. First floor assignments are not yet made. The school remains greatly overcrowded even after the new building is ready eight rooms of the old building must still be used. Superintendent Skinner leads efforts for better city schools.
An ad touts Health Coffee a Dr. Shoop creation from Racine Wisconsin claiming it is a fast brewing coffee imitation made from toasted cereals with malt and nuts. It asserts no actual coffee and suggests it fools experts. Sold by Henderson Crider Drug Co. Also an rental notice lists good stalls with water and light for wintering at J. E. Carpenter Livery with contact phones.
On petition by Grosvenor Jones Worstell the cases of Blanch F. Brown administratrix of Charles V. Brown deceased and Charles V. Grimes against Sunday Creek Coal are removed from Athens county common pleas court to the U S district court. A certified transcript is filed and all conditions met. Charles V. Brown was killed in a Sunday Creek mine accident. Grimes sustained serious injuries seeking damages. Dr Thomas Electric Oil ad claims ends with testimonial from Mrs L Whiteacre of Buffalo NY.
The friends of Mr. Charles H. Townsend of Washington plan a December wedding to Miss Victoria Johnson Peed of Norfolk. The date is unannounced but will occur before the holidays. Townsend has long served in the post office department and was long thought immune to Cupid’s darts.
The Londuy Hospital advocates weak freshly brewed tea to prevent gout and aid uric acid elimination. It recommends avoiding sweet fruits and consuming green vegetables freely.
Alfred James of Glouster spent Monday visiting college friends in the area, staying as a guest at their homes.
In Amesville Ohio on a quiet Thursday night, Jesse Thompson and Riley Andrews claimed to thwart a bank raid after shots rang out. Blood and feathers at State and Harrison hint at a dramatic confrontation, while Sage Patterson of Marshfield is accused but denies involvement.
The advertisement touts Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure as a safe tickling cough remedy suitable even for infants. It cites a lung healing mountainous shrub and resinous extract with no opium or harsh ingredients, calling the plant “The Sacred Herb” by Spaniards and urging demand through Henderson Crider Drug Co.
Rev Alkire spent several days at Pleasanton last week as farmers husk corn the crop was good. Rosa Sheridan of Athens visited her aunt Mrs Mulligan. Mr and Mrs Bobo and two children visited friends. Mrs Alkire and son visited her parents at Harrisonville. Mrs L Creamer visited relatives at Columbus. Grandma Mulligan ill but improving. Anna Williams staying with sister Mrs A Johnson of Chester. Charles Roberts works at Athens. Mrs Aaron Barnhill ill at Jerseyville home of her parents. Supt Morris deserves credit for Jerseyville high school library installation. Mrs Samuel Starkey of Blackford visiting her parents. Mrs Alfred Evans ill but improving.
Ad touts Dr. R V Pierce products for female health. Claims Favorite Prescription is non secret alcoholic and printed ingredients on bottle wrapper. Includes offer of free medical adviser pamphlet and confidential doctor correspondence from Buffalo New York.
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