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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
6
Fragmentary text describes joint resolutions and proposed amendments to the Ohio Constitution. It cites sections on legislative reading, governor approval procedures, and tax and finance provisions. Names include C A Thompson and J M Williams, with dates in 1900s.
Misses Lenna and Anna Mason of yas are guests of their aunt Mrs J W Barieh on Saath Hich street.
Teachers Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of each month unless a holiday. in that case the exam will be on the following Saturday. The Soxwell Examinations occur on the third Saturday in April and on the second Saturday in May. O. G. Jackson, Clerk.
Low attendance shortened Monday evening session with Vice-President J M Foster presiding. Ten minutes of the last meeting were read and officers’ election postponed to the November meeting. Informal discussion followed on municipal improvement themes.
A frenzied Monday session in the Athens county city building saw a contested executive committee meet to approve minutes from Thursday. Thurman Moran was named secretary, with Bryson and Charles H. Bryson prominent in proxy attendance as discussions on Morgan’s election to the board continued amid protest.
Dana D. Webster filed his petition for sheriff as an independent. Secretary Bryson of the Athens county board of elections received the 430 signatures certified this morning. The filing occurred on the last day allowed by law for ballot placement and Webster sought a receipt to confirm submission.
Ciarry Graborm was fined zero dollars by Mayor Hedges for a disorderly conduct charge after a Sunday night incident. Ret Devis acted as the complainant, with Davis and Groban involved in the scuffle and the altercation described as the worst of it for Davis.
Miners from Athens and surrounding counties met in Carbondale on Oct 12 despite rain that forced indoor sessions. National and state leaders including T. L. Lewis and G. Green spoke on union solidarity and miners' duties, with Lewis aiming for re election.
Mrs Ada L Croom owner of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Miss reports a severe cough and consuming illness for months. A friend recommended Dr King’s New Discovery and after three bottles she claims a complete cure. The remedy is sold at McKee’s drug store with a trial bottle free.
A petition filed September 12 contests the Rose County local option election held in Perry County October. The wets allege insufficient time between petition filing and election and a hearing is set before the probate judge on October 21.
An advertisement touts a “Golden Medical Discovery” for weak stomach dyspepsia and liver complaints. It lists ingredients such as cherry bark and mandrake root, claims no poison or habit forming drugs, and offers a booklet of endorsements from medical authorities upon request.
Mrs Johan Hawk and Grace visit reformers in Athens. Numerous relatives from Columbus Albany Indias Jud con and Canaanville stay with local families this week. Herbert Downe accepts hospital position in Athens. Mary McClanaboe and family from Clark's Chapel visit here. The piece lists many neighbors visiting relatives at Graham's Chapel with several named homes and kin.
Farmers at an elderly agriculture fair tent distributed literature and answered questions on proposed constitutional amendments. A group of visitors, including prominent supporters such as Der thick, H. Bilis, Chamberlain, Wilson, Hays, and John Gould, discussed backing for the taxation amendment and noted several others like Miller, Judge Huggins, Dobie, Jamison, and Patiwin as strong for it.
The speakers include presidents from Harvard Ohio State Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Miami and others. They recall farmers opposing new movements and criticize graft accusations while endorsing the amendment. One speaker cites Der thick as a long time student advocate and urges unity and discipline to avoid being seen as lacking resolve.
Nelsonville O Oct 12 Thomas L Lewis national president of the United Mine Workers of America issues a circular declaring he will not influence miners votes or express political views. He says the union will act to protect miners and that members must decide for themselves on election day.
Robert S. King, a Gleuster resident and Civil War veteran of the 18th Ohio, is the Republican nominee for Athens county sheriff. Known as "Bob" King, he is praised as a rock‑ribbed Republican and one of the best citizens, with strong Army circles backing his candidacy. If he wins, supporters say he will be among the county’s finest sheriffs.
Seberty D George Marquis of Sugar Creek moved here early this week. J W Wilson sold his store to Gr ouster buyers. Miss Reldas Sutton returned from a week with her grandmother in Can2auville. Mrs Eva Van Dyke called to Mineral by niece Carrie Younkins illness. Capt and Mrs CC Harrison visited with I H Poston family. Stella Witte improved after three weeks illness. Mrs W W Dile returned from Marietta. Loanie Morrison visited relatives near Glouster. Nannie Stewart of Marshfield visited Mrs Sarah J Stewart. Gene Bettis moved his family to Citysville last week.
General Grosvenor will campaign in Indiana for a week at the request of the National Republican committee under Indiana and Ohio state coordination. He will speak at Skaneateles Fair October 13 and 14, then Penn October 15 and 16, returning to Ohio October 17 to meet with the Republican State committee during the final ten days, with his first Ohio stop at Gallipolis on October 21.
Thurman Morgan was appointed to the Athens County board of elections to succeed Leighty, sparking dispute over board control and a possible impact on the Republican ticket. Officials argued the Bryson executive committee did not recommend Morgan, prompting a call to the Secretary of State for review.
Elsworthy Carsey, jailed ten days, paid a $25 fine and costs and was released Saturday. He chewed the car of James Lonas and the pair fought in Carseytown on the day of the local option election.
Washington reports first rainfall in three months starting at 2 99 this afternoon. The downpour freshens dust filled fields and pastures across Kentuckians, lifting spirits despite arid conditions. The M W Circle plans a meeting at Mrs Leroy's home Wednesday at 2 o clock.
One way and special excursion fares announced for travel to Cincinnati Denver Alberta Alberta British Columbia California Idaho Mexico Montana Nevada New Mexico Oregon Washington and more. Tickets on sale Oct 18 20 21 and through Oct 31 varying from Athens to destinations with prices listed for several events and unions. Home seekers excursion offers travel to the South Southeast West and Southwest on preset dates through December 15.
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