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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
4
A column blends editorials and jests about Athens Ohio topics. It notes two key developments starting today the university and public schools while commenting on gas bills, corruption rumors, strikes data, and local elections. It laments legal delays and praises local advertising over mail order trade.
A satirical poem opens with a funeral epitaph for a man who shuns local promotion and advertising. The narrator cites political opinions on the Philippines from Massachusetts congressman Call and criticizes flag-waving rhetoric, then shifts to a dialogue with a preacher about divine business. The piece ends with a personal dream about future letters to the editor.
The Globe Democrat notes Republicans favoring giving up the Philippines are rare and gaining limited publishing. One proponent mentioned is Representative Mc, reflecting hesitation among Americans about relinquishing the colony.
A reader in Clearville sends a letter to the Messenger recounting life as janitor at the Clearville Congregational church and arguing for personal morality over formal prayer. He recalls a confrontation with a revival preacher on the nature of God and salvation, stressing practical neighborliness over dogma.
The Amesville column notes visits by Thelma and Kate Tinker of Giouster to O G Tinker, Ed Wooley and family guests of Mrs Finch, and Mrs W P Hoisington visiting friends in Vincent. A diphtheria outbreak at Link North’s farm prompts trustees to assist the destitute family while Miss Maude Curfman hosts a pupil recital. The school opens with higher attendance, Blanche Alexander out and Rose filling in, and local travel includes Ned Cellars in Pomroy and girls Lucile Curtis to Ironton and Irene Gibson to Athens.
A Henderson Crider Drug Co notice promotes their fountain drinks as highly praised by the soda patrons. The message emphasizes the quality and appeal of the beverages with a dated reference.
Fannie Lambard sues Henry Lambard for divorce in common pleas court claiming adultery. The couple, married July 29 1898 at Monroe Furnace Jackson county, has no children. Plaintiff claims defendant has engaged in improper relations with a woman named Smith and continues cohabiting with her.
A couple in Scicto county Ohio resides together at Bifert for six months amid adultery claims. Divorce and suitable relief are requested in the filing.
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