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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1908

Page

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Republicans sweep Vermont state ticket and legislature

Vermont election results show Republicans winning the entire state ticket and retaining control of the legislature. Governor candidate George H. Prouty leads with about 28 000 votes as Democrats and reform groups like the Independence League and Prohibition split the opposition. Voters favored good weather and turnout remained high despite harvest time.

White River Junction Redfield Proctor George H. Prouty James K. Burke Burlington Independence League Quimby v. Backus Brandon New Party Prohibition Party

Bride and Groom to Wed in Athens Ceremony

Miss Heminger and Mr Graham plan a wedding tomorrow in Athens. Heminger, employed at the Bell Telephone exchange, will reside in the city after the ceremony.

Heminger Graham Omartihue Athens Miss Heminger Bell Telephone Exchange

Many Boats Go Ashore in Storm Across British Channel

London reports show a severe gale over the channel with winds near 70 miles per hour. Many vessels driven ashore and in shelter, with numerous rescues and one fatality aboard the British bark Amazon as a mast collapsed and crew perished.

London British Channel Folkestone Dover Calais Amazon Margram The

Mother poisons children in Elgin tragedy

In Elgin Illinois on September 2 Mrs Mathew Berna killed two infants and left a third dying after giving each child a teaspoonful of carbolic acid in a delusion she was near death. She then swallowed the remaining carbolic acid from a bottle.

Elgin Ill Mathew Berna

Reception for Veterans and Ex Prisoners at Ohio State Fair

At Toledo on September 2 the Grand Army of the Republic encampment held a reception by the Woman's Relief corps for Commander in Chief Burton. Ex prisoners of war lit a campfire at Memorial hall. Senator Foraker spoke to negro veterans at the AME church. A Venetian night river pageant featured harbor craft led by gunboats Wolverine and Kasex under searchlights.

Toledo Grand Army of the Republic Woman's Relief Corps Burton Memorial Hall Senator Foraker African Methodist Episcopal Church Wolverine Kasex

Ohio fair crowd pressures three young women in directoire gowns

Crowds at the Ohio state fair pursued three young women wearing directoire gowns through the administration building. Police were summoned to clear the way as the women demonstrated the attire, whose skirts were slit above the knee and displayed satin bloomers, silken garters, and jeweled buckles.

Columbus Directoire State Agricultural Board

National Ex-Prisoners of War Elect Officers at Toledo Encampment

The National Association of Ex-Prisoners of War with 8000 members and about 890 in attendance elected officers led by National Commander General Harry White of Pennsylvania and Senior Vice Commander J F Holliger of Toledo. Junior vice commander L D Dobbs of Kansas and Chaplain Rev J M Ferguson of Keokuk Iowa also chosen along with Adjutant General and Quartermaster General J D Walker of Pittsburgh.

Toledo National Association of Ex-Prisoners of War Harry White Pennsylvania J. F. Holliger L. D. Dobbs Kansas J. M. Ferguson Keokuk J. D. Walker Piteburs

Le Roy adjusters report nine storm lightning losses

Mr J R Hendershott of LeRoy Ohio and agents O B Murphey Son are in town adjusting losses from the August 17 storm. Murphey says they have notices of nine lightning losses caused by that single storm.

J. R. Hendershott LeRoy, O Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Co O. B. Murphey & Son Messrs. Murphey

South Bridge Completed After Final Crew Departure

The south bridge is finished with the last crewman leaving Athens Tuesday evening. The structure has a heavy coat of black paint. Completion of the north approach and paving of West Mulberry Street will finalize the project.

Athens West Mulberry Street

Veterans recall hardships of Eastern division at reunion

Mr. E. W. Hiles of Thurst on Ohio attended the soldiers reunion with Mrs. R. Connelly as host. He served in Company 624 O. Vol and spoke of four day forced marches and dwindling rations, describing privations and hardships endured by the regiment.

E. W. Hiles Thurston, O R. Connelly Hiles

Miss May Irwin Schedules Nervous Prostration Over Ghost Attributed Noises

In Hamilton on September 2 Miss May Irwin, 16, is described as a nervous wreck after alleged noises from the top of her bed, attributed to a ghost. The family witnessed the sounds until the gas was lit and Miss Irwin remains under physician care.

Davis Name Placed on Democratic Ticket for Judge

In Batavia Ohio on September 2 Judge Frank Davis was chosen to appear on the Democratic ballot for judge of the common pleas court in the First Subdivision Fifth Judicial District. A joint Brown and Clermont county election boards meet settled the nominee after a contesting convention at Owenneville nominated Judge A N Paxton.

Independents Nominate Ohio State Ticket in Toledo

The independent party of Ohio met in Toledo and nominated for governor A. Otto of Cincinnati. lieutenant governor James A. McKittrick of Columbus. attorney general H. F. Berry of Columbus. auditor M. W. Meade of Toledo. treasurer J. P. Thornby of Cincinnati. Twenty five delegates attended.

Toledo Independence Party of Ohio Otto Cincinnati James A. McKittrick Columbus H. F. Berry M. W. Meade J. P. Thornby

Mrs Claire Graham Stewart Visits Sister in Columbus

Mrs Claire Graham Stewart of Columbus is visiting her sister Mrs Glad H Thompson as a guest.

Claire Graham Stewart Columbus Clgud H. Thompson

Robbery At Baby Carriage Bank Shocks South Chicago

Chicago reporters recount a daring heist at the Baby Carriage Bank of South Chicago. Two men disguised as nursemaids abducted an eight month old baby, taking $2,460 from Mrs. Anna Ladwig and her husband. Neighbors later found the crib empty and the suspects remain at large.

Chicago Anna Ludwig Laidwig Ladwig

Three Take Civil Service Exams in Eleventh District

The United States Civil Service examinations for deputy collector, clerk and storekeeper in the Eleventh district revenue department began at 9 AM. Three applicants, Miss Ruth T. Wells of Racine, M. G. Coultrap and Charles Schaffer of Athens, sat the tests.

Eleventh District Revenue Department Ruth T. Wells Racine M. G. Coultrap Charles Schaffer Athens

Infirmary Directors Hold Quarterly Meeting

The county infirmary board met Tuesday afternoon at the courthouse. Directors James McLaughlin and Woodworth were present and handled various business during the session.

County Board of Infirmary Directors Court House James McLaughlin Woodworth

Anti-Saloon League reports rise in temperance work in Ohio counties

At headquarters Colmmbite Ohio Sept 1 the Anti-Saloon League reports progress in counties Brown Warren and Vinton with 175 assistants circulating petitions at daylight and workers kept at depots under signing constraints. Wayne B Wheeler says the league broadens after seven months of effort prior to the Rose law with plans for campaign involvement in the general election and Governor Harris support.

Colmmbite Anti-Saloon League Ohio Rosée County Brown County Warren County Lkewise Vinton McArthur Junction Vinton County Liberty League Wayne B. Wheeler Phish Harris

Campaign to purge unclean dairy products hits Ohio towns

State Dairy and Food Commissioner R. W. Dunlap launches a broad campaign against impure milk and butter. Cincinnati Columbia and Canton start the drive with plans to expand statewide, targeting dairies selling substandard dairy products and farmers producing bad butter. The effort stresses that modern facilities allow no excuse for tainted milk, with sanitation and quality under scrutiny.

Columbus R. W. Dunlap Cincinnati Columbia Canton State Department Ohio

Death of Mrs Margaret Fagan at 62

Mrs Margaret Pawan, widow of Eugene Fagan, aged 62, dies Monday after a long tuberculosis illness. Survived by four sons Peter John Matthew Thomas and three daughters Annie Mary Elizabeth, all near Athens and Cleveland. Funeral at St Pauls church Thursday at 5 am with Catholic cemetery interment.

Margaret Pawan Eugene Fagan Peter John Matthew Thomas Annie Athens Mary Pilsabeth Cleveland St. Paul's Church

Troy Township S. S. Convention Program

The Troy Township Sunday School convention will be held at the Congregational church in Coolville Ohio starting at 9 30 Saturday morning September 6 for an all day meeting with a basket dinner. Morning session includes devotions address of welcome and discussions on liquor traffic Sunday school standards and teacher training followed by a picnic dinner. Noon sessions cover songs discussions round table and more on teacher training and methods. A list of speakers includes Rev G Kresger J M Tidd Dr A E Lawrence Prof D J Evans Rev F Parkins and Elza Watson.

Coolville, O Troy Congregational Church G Kresger J. M. Tidd A. Dutton F. Parkins D. J. Evans Peete J. M. Skeeles A. E. Lawrence D. J. Evanston

Taft sails from Middle Bass for Toledo and Cincinnati tour

Judge Taft left Middle Bass Island at six this morning for Toledo to review the G A R parade and attend a Lingoin club reception. He may speak but expects no remarks. A visit to Sandusky and the soldiers home is planned for Labor Day before returning to Cincinnati via the Big Four line.

Middle Bass Island Taft Toledo Lingoin Club Ohio Foraker Lincoln Club Labor Day Judge Taft Sandusky Cincinnati

Inspector Fowler Reviews County School Books

State Bureau of Inspection official Inspector Fowler is at the county auditor's office examining the ledgers of county school clerks and treasurers. He is expected to stay about one to two weeks.

Inspector Fowler State Bureau of Inspection County Auditor's Office Mr. Fowler

Phi Delta Theta Moves From McVey House to Cornwell Property

The Phi Delta Theta fraternity relocates today from the W. W. McVey residence on Union Street to the Charles Cornwell property on University Terrace.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity W. W. McVey Union Street Charles Cornwell University Terrace

Guysville Beats Zaleski Team In Lively Ninth Inning clash

In Guysville Ohio on Saturday Zaleski was defeated 16 to 3 as Goveville and Zaleski clashed on the local field. Williams Davis Oliver Crawford and Finsterwald produced hits while Sprouse and vis struck out twice. Bean Pierce Williams Crawford and Devin led stolen bases with an attendance around 200 and a 1 25 time.

Cgruysville, O Goveville Zaleski Vis Sprouse Bean Pierce Williame Crawford Devin Williams Davis Oliver Finsterwald P. Bean

Large Pension Increase Under Warmer Administration

Interior Department figures show 371 089 more pensions issued from 1905 to 1908 than 1901 to 1904, with savings of 1 343 666 in reduced appropriations. Certificates rose from 516 251 to 887 340, while total pension payments increased from 554 888 977 to 571 391 648, a rise of 16 502 671.

Washington, D. C Bureau Commissioner of Pensions Warner Interior Department

Reunion of the 63d Survivors to Meet at Stockport

The twenty fourth annual reunion of the Survivors Association of the 63d Regiment Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery will be held October 7 and 8 at Stockport.

63D The Survivors’ Association of the 63d Reg Stockport

Ohio University summer bulletin issue praised as finest yet

Over a hundred cuts and portraits illustrate campus life at Ohio University in a 5000-copy free distribution bulletin from Champlin Company. It features 133 campus scenes, faculty portraits, student clubs, and excerpts from commencement and Fourth of July addresses, plus president’s biennial report, athletic year summary, alumnae banquet, and Summer School excursion notes.

Champlin Company Ohio University Ohio O. U. Vn Garces

Coal Prices Advance for New Ohio Valley Mines

Several new operating companies report Monday morning price lists to take effect Tuesday. Lump coal at 1.50 per ton. three-quarter lump 1.30. run of mine 1.10. domestic nut 1.00. pea 0.90. nut pea and slack 0.55. fob mines. Domestic trade strong. lake demand steady. minor weakness in steam market.

Peer Cen Ann Os Lake

Dean Avenue Woman Fined for Disorderly Conduct

Cora Hawkins of Dean Avenue was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Hedges after a Sunday night disturbance with her husband. The husband fled the scene and faces charges later.

Cora Hawkins Dean Avenue Hedges Cora Hubby Bat

Daily Messenger Reporter Spends Night in Athena

Frank D. McCaslin of The Daily Messenger in Nelsonville spent Tuesday night in Athena during assignments.

Frank D. McCaslin The Daily Messenger Nelsonville Athena

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