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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1905

Page

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Funeral Honors Brewster Higley at Athens Auditorium

The Ohio University professor Brewster O Higley died at his Morris avenue home after a week with pneumonia He was 46 The funeral in the college auditorium drew large crowds from the Masons faculty students and citizens and burial followed at the new cemetery Higley had long served the university as historian economist and teacher and held leadership roles in church and community services.

Brewster O. Higley Ohio University Morris Avenue Brewster Owen Higley Ransom B Amanda (Smith) Higley Rutland Meigs County Ohio Brewster Athens Tat Higley Emma N Elmer Bingham Kuttland Homer R State Normal School East Stroudsburg Penn de Oo Chicago Teeke Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Roosevelt West Point Board of Health Athens Reading Club Amelia H. Shatt John Sarah Shuatt Middleport Professor Higely College Auditorium Athens Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar Masonic Order New Cemetery Christian Church Quartet W. L. Stutz Jesus F. 8. Crooks OC. W. Super Frederick Treadley The

Harper Hill Nuptials Unite Murray Couple

Mr E Harper of Murray Ohio and Miss Lenna Hill of Guysville wed at the bride’s parents home with Rev Bowman officiating. Many friends attended and the couple will reside in Charleston Alabama where Harper works in an undertaker’s shop. Best wishes accompany them to the new home.

8. E. Harper Murray Ohio Lenna E. K. Hill Guysville Bowman Chas. Hill Harper Charleston

Died Suddenly Charles L. Gist Railroad Official

Charles L. Gist 45 longtime superintendent of transportation for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad died suddenly of heart failure while walking with his wife near their home in Pittsburg. He began railroad work at 11 and rose to a national reputation for solving complex transportation problems. He is survived by his wife.

Charles L. Gist D. Gist Pittsburg Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad Department of Transportation Gist Lake Erie Small

When a Man Is Financially Embarrassed

A reflective remark on social pity. The speaker notes that during financial distress a man may lament having friends who only sympathize rather than offer real help. The line suggests irony in appearances and genuine support.

Beautifully Celebrated Bonnifield Grones Nuptials at Presbyterian Church

The marriage of Russell Earl Bonnifield and Mabel Beatrice Grones took place Thursday evening at the Presbyterian church with a ring ceremony by Dr. G Walton King. A reception followed at the bride’s home with eighteen at the bridal table and elaborate decorations. The couple will be at home after April 15 at 16 South College Street.

Russell Earl Bonnifield Mabel Beatrice Grones F. 8. Grones G. Walton King Athens F. Earl de. Weese West Isle Douglas Earhart Thomas H. Cotton Louis Stewart Holmes Lash East Isle Mendelssohns J. D. Lash Martha Jones Zanesville Mayme Davis Charleston W. Va Ric Martin Cialena A. B. Frame Piqua F. Earl DeWeese Chillicothe Jesse Davis Columbus

Severe fires but little damage done in Glouster

Three fires this week in Glouster caused little damage. A gas stove tubing fire at Thompson's restaurant melted wiring and ignited nearby paper but was quickly extinguished. Red Greens saloon suffered minor paper ignition. McGinnis saloon near No 6 Mine burned before midnight but spread was checked. no residents. Francis Payne residence ignite from a leaking gas jet with a small explosion. paper and lace curtains burned but no major damage.

Glouster Apri Thompson's Red Greens Wm. McGinnis No. 6 Francis Payne

Good Send Off For Elyria Gas Company Manager

Mr T L Schrantz retiring manager of Citizens Gas and Electric in Elyria received a diamond ring with Masonic design from company employees in a Thursday office presentation. He expressed gratitude for their support and kindness. Schrantz will move to Fremont to manage the gas company there.

T. L. Schrantz Citizens Gias & Electric Company Elyria Schrantz Mr. Schrantz Fremont

Dr Thompson Preaches at Presbyterian and Union Service

Dr Edward Thompson of the Sunday League of América will preach Sunday morning at the Presbyterian pulpit and conduct a union service at the Methodist church in the evening.

Edward Thompson Sunday League of América Presbyterian Methodist Church

Mrs. R. A. Hibbard Dies After Surgery at Columbia Hospital

The death of Mrs. R. A. Hibbard, previously noted in this paper, followed a long illness and a critical condition before a Columbia surgical operation. Doctors Hoover and Harris performed the procedure at St. Francis hospital, which initially improved her, but she died quietly after five days of better outlook.

R. A. Hibbard St. Francis Hospital Columbia Hoover Harris

Johnson Knowlton Nuptials in Albany Ceremony

Mr Archie John oo and Miss Flora A Knowlton were married at the bride’s home Saturday night at 8 with Rev Earl B Fultz officiating. About twenty relatives attended the ceremony followed by a wedding dinner. The couple will live in Albany.

Albany Archie Johnoo Flora A Knowlton Earl B. Fultz M. FE Eliphas Selby Mrs. Johnson

Hopkins and Crossen announce engagement

George W. Hopkins and Maude B. Crossen announce their engagement with many friends offering congratulations. The wedding is planned for a future date.

George W. Hopkins Maude B. Crossen

Memorial Service for Prof Higley at Christian Church

The morning service next Sunday at the Christian church will honor the late Prof B Higley a longtime pillar and staunch member of the congregation.

The Christian Church Prof. B. ©. Higley

Mrs Patterson Dies After Prolonged Illness

Mrs Edward Patterson aged 47 died at her Race street home Saturday at seven o'clock after a long illness with consumption. The funeral was held at Hebbardsville Monday and was conducted by Rev E W Howe.

Edward Patterson Race Street Hebbardsville E. W. Howe

Blood Poisoning After Surgery Ends in Amputation

Mr. Ed. Baker of Cincinnati formerly of this city underwent a surgical treatment for a burn a few weeks ago. Blood poisoning ensued and for a while his life was despaired of. Last week the foot was amputated and there are now good chances for recovery.

Ed. Baker Cincinnati S Bumon

Candidacy list streamlined for central committee race

Revised slate shows many withdrawals and specifies each precinct candidate. Notable names include Sisson as chair, with Athens precincts listing McKinstry Katie Bush Beasley Port, and multiple townships and towns such as Ames Dover Albany Carthage and Nelsonville naming individuals like Keirna Clark Moore Zimmerman Sawyer Payne Thoman Kelley Kinney Hutchinson Wallace Raybould Hickman Martin and Edgar.

Central Committee Sisson Athens Harry McKinstry Tun Katie F. W. Bush George Beasley George Port Ames Township R. R. Keirna Amesville T. BE. Clark Alexander H. ©. Brooks Walter Chase Grant Bolin Bern John Armstrong T. J. Pickering Glouster John W. Sawyer Leighty Frances Payne J. D. Thoman Hollister James Kelley Jacksonville W. Kempton Trimble Don Lefever Goose Run Richard Peach Deanville Chas. Smith Kimberly TH. V. Wolfe Monday Creek Jacob Kinney Buachtel Joe Hutchinson T. W. Wallace Nelsonville Wm. Raybo

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Lutie Oline in Guysville

Mrs Lutie Oline’s funeral was held at the M EK church on Wednesday at 1 30 PM with burial Thursday at Hebbardsville cemetery. Nel Coleman visited Athens friends over Sunday. Families hosted guests including Mrs Mary Buck and daughters with Mrs Ella Flanders and children of Hulls visiting D W Cornell and family. Lena Harper visited grandparents Emil and Lena Droz. The high school closed briefly as Prof Cline planned a vacation near Albany. Ansley Cornell and Ira Cornell visited Stewart Sunday. Many locals attended revival services at Asbury.

Lutie Oline M. EK Hebbardsville Nel Coleman Athens Mary Buck Ella Flanders Hulls Jackson Nelsonville Ira Cornell Stewart Filexa Stalder John Poston

Miners suffer multiple accidents in Glouster area mines

In Glouster and nearby mines in spring week ending Friday several accidents occurred with multiple fatalities. David Sarness died after a slate fall at Indian Run mine. John Matson, about 80, collapsed at Glouster Mitchell plant and died. others sustained injuries from wall contact and a mashed foot at Derthick and Oakdale mines.

Glouster David Sarness Indian Run John Matson Trimble Glouster Mitchell Jesse Smith Continental Coal Company Oakdale Charles Harris Sunday Creek Coal Company Derthick Charles Kirkbride

Confession and Catholic Services Announced at St Pauls

At St Pauls church Friday evening the pastor will preach on Confession. Sunday evening the subject will be The spirituals and ceremony of the Catholic church. The public is cordially invited to attend these services.

St. Paul’s Church

Mineral Community Notices Chronicle Local Moves and Visits

P B Wilson made one to Marshfield Tuesday. Miss Iva Albaugh went to Tuesday. Mr Hayson spent Sunday at Carbondale. Mr and Mrs Seward ofade a business trip to Athens last week. Mrs Gaskin and children spent Sunday at Carbondale. Mr Wise has returned after two months with relatives. D B Lowry of the Hipple mines has moved in on Van Clendening property. Mr Hipple of Coalton was here early this week. Parker Snyder and family attended the wedding of Mrs Snyder's niece Miss Knowlton and Archie Johnson. Mr and Mrs John Burns of Colom have visited John Clifford and Mr Morality Monday. Miss Ethel Gillette of Athens spent a few days with Carrie Marquis. Those on the sick list: John Gardener, Mrs Bolster, Mrs Sickles, Miss Nora French. Miss Madge McAdoo entertained with Carrie Marquis north of town Saturday. Attendants: Capitola Sanders, Mayme Watkins, Merle McLaid, Blanche Beckler, Ive, Fanny Albaugh, Nannie Addis, Eva Addis, Fannie Foster Mears, Warren Foster, Harry Beckler, Iva VanDyke, Drood McAdoo, Mr and Mrs Abe Gaft.

P. B. Wilson Marshfield Iva Albaugh Hayson Carbondale Seward Athens Gaskin Wise Missouri Illinois D. B. Lowry The Hipple Mines van Clendening Mr. Hipple Coalton John Gardener Bolster Sickles Nora French Madge McAdoo Carrie Marquis Capitola Sanders Mayme Watkins Merle McLaid Blanche Beckler Ive Fanny Albaugh Nannie Eva Addis Fannie Foster Mears Warren Foster Harry Beckler Iva VanDyke Sherman Loyd Wade

Local Folks Attend in County Notes and Illness

Shade D. L. Cullams spent weekend at home near Guysaville. Mrs. Ella Goodin traveled from near Albany due to her mother Eliza beth Withan’s illness and death then returned home. H. Grim and Emmett Guthrie of Jacksonville visited Charles Grim and wife. Joseph Bobo lies critically ill with organic heart trouble. Miss Dora Blackwell joined her parents at Flora for Sunday visit.

D. L. Cullams Guysaville Ella Goodin Albany Elizabeth Withan H. Grim Emmett Guthrie Jacksonville Charles Grim Joseph Bobo Dora Blackwell Flora

Debate Declares Japan a Benefit to Civilized World

Friday evening at the university auditorium the Philo mathean and Athenian societies held a debate on whether Japan’s rise serves world interests. The Philomathian side led by A J Jones and J Timberman lost to the affirmative. A musical program followed with performances by Misses Thompson Faist, F Stanley Crooks, and Miss Effie Pearl Meyer. Judges were Dr. Wm. Hoover Prof. G Williams and Attorney L H.

Philomathean Japan A. J. Jones J. ©. Timberman Philomathian Misses Thompson Faist F. Stanley Crooks Effie Pearl Meyer Wm. Hoover Prof G. Williams L. H

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hill Mabel B. Grones Mr. Russell Bonnifield Dr. Thompson Johnson Knowlton Memorial Services W. B. Sisson L. F. Carpenter W. B. Edgar Hiandhe Light Ollie Bean Atheny Friends Asbury SHADE
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