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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
5
State Mine Inspector George Harrison orders a halt to all work in the air shaft at the Canaanville mine declaring dangerous conditions for miners. Coroner Lane of Nelsonville also deems the air shaft unsafe, though main shaft work continues with plans for ventilation and full tunneling between shafts.
The twenty fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs C C Robinson was held in Columbus on Saturday September 22 with seventy guests. An old fashioned dinner followed by speeches including Rev W D Robinson on Married Life and a boxing match capped the celebration.
In Athens the Roach family on College Street added an elegant cement block porch to F. S. Roach’s residence. The project followed lawn grading and a retaining wall, creating a large veranda praised as both handsome architecture and a grand home improvement.
Jim Wood has been invited to serve as referee for the O M A Marietta game in Columbus next Saturday. He has previously officiated for Marietta and will accept the assignment.
Members and guests gathered at the fraternity's new North College Street chapter house on Saturday for cards and music with light refreshments. David Lindley hosted a smoker later, and a list of attendees included Dr. J. C. Jones and numerous Misses and Messrs. Coultrap, Lindley, Earhart, Merritt, and others enjoying the evening.
A quiet wedding at the Christian church parsonage on North High street united Mr. Harry McKibben and Miss Anna Kimball in matrimony. Rev. Thos L Lowe officiated. The couple, both Athens county residents living on the Plains, are wished a long prosperous life by friends.
Gov Harris appoints Prof James F. E. Kinnison of Jackson as a trustee of Ohio University to fill the vacancy from Maor L. M. Jewett's resignation. Kinnison, alumnus of 1880, has long served Jackson public schools as principal and superintendent and is praised by friends for loyalty to the university.
A testimonial reports rapid relief from diarrhoea after one dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. R G Stewart of Stewart and Bro Greenville Alabama praises its effectiveness after nine days with other medicines. Available from local druggists in Athens Chauncey and Barton Drug Co.
A group of young ladies hosted a theater farewell for Miss Lorene Hudson who departs soon for Loveland. Guests then gathered at Johnson's for a luncheon after the performance. Attendees included Virgene Henry, Lucile Henry, Lottie Copeland, Edna Copeland, Cassandra McKinstry, Johnson, Coulson, Putnam, Lee, Florence Pickett, Slendon, Nelle Copeland, Aldine Roach, and Grones.
Ath en s county observer Major Elmer Golden notes ongoing efforts to list living parents of Civil War soldiers. He reports Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of Mechanicsburg, mother to Charles L. Brown of Company D 2d O V L, is 83 and still living on Mill Street.
The six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Randle died Tuesday night at Sugar Creek. The burial was held Wednesday afternoon at the Sugar Creek cemetery.
A cordial appeal invites all new students to attend a reception for newcomers hosted by the Young People's Christian Endeavor Society at the First Presbyterian Church. The event is next Saturday evening at 7 o'clock in the church parlors and welcomes those who have attended other Presbyterian churches.
Stephen Brokage 58 a filler in mine 17 at Hunterdem near Glouster was badly crushed when two empty cars speeding down the incline jumped the track and pinned him against a rib. Dr Blower found multiple fractures and crushed hips and abdomen. He will be taken to Columbus hospital and is not expected to recover.
Joseph Wilson, a check weighman at The Luhing Coal Company, cut his throat several days ago in a suicide attempt. Attending physician Dr. EB A Secoy reports Wilson is "improving nicely" and expected to fully recover. Mental state described as melancholia. condition should improve with time. Local friends in Luh rig and vicinity welcome the favorable news.
Will Brewer of Sugar Creek mine 210 fell from a railroad trestle into the Hocking River near midnight and remained in the water until daylight. He floated to a snag, clung to it all night, and was rescued by friends in the morning. He suffered sore, cramped hands but is otherwise unharmed.
Florence Edith Linscott of Boeck Entertainment Company arrives home Wednesday evening for a short visit. She has been ill with the la grippe but will resume work when able.
Tom West and Harley Boring appeared before Squire Rose on a charge of assault with intent to kill filed by Lace Ayers. Boring released after no evidence. Kest pleaded guilty to assault and battery, fined $5 and $25.95 in costs, paid. Includes a medical advert for Chamberlain's Pain Balm and local druggists.
Raymond Harris, a famed theater advance man, announced plans for the Rowland and Clifford production of Thorns and Orange Blossoms. He recalled a Van Wert amusing incident with a druggist who declined to display the window card, joking about its drinkability.
For many years Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has steadily grown in favor and now ranks among the most stable medicines in use with enormous sales. It targets acute throat and lung diseases including coughs colds and croup and is described as pleasant safe and dependable. Sold by W. H. McKee EB Lash Athens and.
A group of prominent city married ladies has formed an Art and Thimble Club. The first meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Elmer M. Enlow at Elmwood Place next Friday at 2 o'clock. Members include Mrs. R. C. M. Hastings, Mrs. G. H. Junod, Mrs. A. P. White, Mrs. E. C. Woodworth, Mrs. E. E. Aumiller, Mrs. C. B. McDougall, Mrs. H. A. Junod, Mrs. E. B. M. Enlow, Mrs. Andrew Murphey, Mrs. W. A. Carpenter, Mrs. W. E. Peters, Mrs. E. R. Lash Sr.
Berry Lodge No. 64 K of P held a stag banquet at Castle Hall on Dean Avenue Tuesday evening. Eighteen members attended with guests Mr. Yancey of Stanton Virginia and Mr. McNealy of Federal West Virginia. The menu featured fried chicken and fish, ham, vegetables, pie and tea. Each member gave a toast praising the Order as the event concluded with praise for planners and preparers.
Tony Elam, the public square fruit dealer, plans to move into the Patton building next to Merchants' and Miners' Bank. His current room will house Henry Paston with a line of clothing and gents' furnishings.
Ohio Central announces an excursion Sunday September 30 to Middleport and return via Gallipolis and Pt. Pleasant. Fares set at $1.25. Train departs Athens at 9 53 a m. 9 25 27 294w.
L M Hibbard announces Friday September 28 opening to display new patterns street and children's hats at Corner Court and Union Streets.
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