Death of Capt Knowlden Deepens Civil War Era Loss
Captain Mark Knowlden of Company I, 75th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, dies at 66 in Hyde Park after a month illness. A prominent G A R and Loyal Legion member, he served as Second Assistant Superintendent of Mails for the Cincinnati Post Office since 1865 and was secretary of the regimental association The Enquirer Bags. He attended 1904 1905 reunions in Albany and Chauncey and leaves a widow, son J W Knowlden of Pine Bluff Ark, and a daughter Mrs Smith.
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75Th O. vI
Athens
Mark Knowlden
Company I
Albany
Chauncey
Knowlden
The
Enquirer
Bavs
Cincinnati
Ernest Smith
Erie Avenue
Hyde Park
Smith
Linwood
Ullsworth Day at Grant Hospital
Word came last night that W. E. Day, taken to Columbus Monday for appendicitis, is improving with no operation yet. He traveled from a farm 18 miles from Athens after overtaxing himself, then fell ill Sunday morning. Doctors expect the appendix removal after recovery from the present attack.
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W. E. Day
Columbus
White
Easter Market at First Presbyterian draws big crowds
The Easter Market and Bazaar held last Saturday by the ladies of the First Presbyterian church was a decided success both financially and socially. The sale of edibles and Easter goods brought in 70 dollars.
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the First Presbyterian Church
Man Charged With Malicious Destruction at Athens Messenger
L. E. Overholtzer was arrested by Officer Port on an affidavit by Fred W. Bush for malicious destruction of property. Arraigned before Mayor Day and bound over to the grand jury in 500 dollars after pleading not guilty. Hearing set for next Monday as he allegedly caused shop damage by leaving forms partially unlocked.
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L. E. Overholtzer
Officer Port
Fred W. Bush
Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co
New Cases in the Docket from Common Pleas Court
The docket lists six cases filed in Common Pleas Court including divorces for Carrie Hall and Arwilda Goodin, foreclosures for S. S. Danford, equity for Wesley DeWeese, partition for Harry Buck, and complaints for Annie Hartley versus Robert McClanahan and Mary Noland versus Zelva Noland. Attorneys include I M Foster, L H Clark, and Grosvenor Jones Worstell.
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Common Pleas Court
Ohio
Annie Hartley
Robert McClanahan
Mary Noland
Zelva Noland
I. M. Foster
Carrie Hall
Kenna Hall
S. S. Danford
Guy E. Oty
Bertha Oty
Ivers & Danford
Wesley A. DeWeese
John W. DeWeese
Equity
L. H. Clark
Arwilda Goodin
Wm. Goodin
L. A. Koons
Ruby Hogue
Hugh Hogue
Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell
Harry N. Buck
Mary J. Williams
K. and M. Depot Robbed Again Last Night
The K. and M. depot was broken into between twelve and one o clock with a pane of glass broken in the north ticket office window. Constable Roush and Sheriff Webster investigated but could not find a clue. No valuables were taken and the depot’s safe remains unrepaired since the prior tampering.
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Roush
Webster
Called Sereno Lodge Meeting Tonight at 6:30
Sereno Lodge No 479 calls a special meeting for this evening at 6:30. Special business will be transacted. F L Bellows, N G.
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Sereno Lodge No
F. L. Bellows
N. G
Lady Shot by Small Boy in Amesville
In Amesville on April 17 a Young Harley McCune fired a target rifle at a stray dog and hit Mrs. Levi Hale above the eye. The flobert bullet lodged in her flesh but doctors removed it with no serious injury expected. The incident warns that guns in untrained hands are dangerous.
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Amesville
Harley McCune
Sell McCune
Levi Hale
Disturbing a Religious Meeting Case In Mayor Day’s Court
An affidavit filed in Mayor Day’s court charges Roy Moore, 17, with disturbing a Union church service on Sunday. Moore pleaded guilty with his father present, was fined five dollars plus eight dollars and ninety cents costs, paid by his father, and released.
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Mayor Day's Court
G. N. Sidders
Roy Moore
Union Church
Young Moore
Moore
Davis Legally a Free Man in Bank Probe Ruling
Judge Samuel W. Smith of Hamilton County Common Pleas Court ruled the Drake committee’s Cincinnati public affairs probe is judicial in nature, voiding the senate’s authority to arrest Cashier Thomas J Davis of the First National Bank for contempt. The habeas corpus writ freeing Davis was sustained.
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Samuel W. Smith
Hamilton County Common Pleas Court
Drake Committee
Cincinnati
State Senate
Drake
Thomas J Davis
First National Bank
Davis
Thrifty People Use Green Seal Liquid Paint
Report notes shoppers favor Green Seal liquid paint as the cheapest option on the market. Sold at H. L. Wheat on.
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H. L. Wheaton
Assembly Club Excursion To Lakeside Park May 6
The Assembly Club plans the first pleasure excursion of the season for Sunday May 6. A special morning train from Athens at 6 17 am will carry riders to Lakeside Park near the Licking Reservoir north of Thurston with a return to Athens about 9 55 pm. The Athens Juvenile Band will accompany the outing if weather permits.
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Assembly Club
Lakeside Park
Licking Reservoir
Thurston
Athens
Educators Praise Legislature Over University Fight
The Ohio Legislature rejected efforts to injure sister universities Athens and Oxford. It remains generous to Ohio and Miami Universities as Athens and Oxford defend their venerable institutions. Public School Journal praises the fight and expresses support for preserving the usefulness of these schools.
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Ohio State University
Athens
Oxford
Ohio
Miami
Public School Journal
Cincinnati
Eastern Star Social Evening Raises Funds at Bentley Home
About sixty members of the order of Eastern Star and friends gathered at Prof. and Mrs. W. B. Bentley on Morris avenue Monday night for a social event. Mrs. Bentley led a plan to raise money for lodge supplies while providing entertainment. Performers included Effie Myers, Charles Millikan, Marie Hunter, Lenna Mason, Inez Secoy, Don McVay, readings by Mrs. Dana, Barker, and Farris, a humorous biography journal, and a Bowery street performance by Mrs. Hatch, Barker. Refreshments followed and the silver offering funded the lodge purchases.
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Order of Eastern Star
W. B. Bentley
Morris Avenue
Bently
Effie Myers
Charles Millikan
Marie Hunter
Divorce Petition in Athens County Court
Lorenzo D. Wilson sues for divorce from Sarah Wilson alleging willful absence for over three years. Petition filed March 5 1906 in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio. Hearing set for on or after May 17 1906.
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Sarah Wilson
Lorenzo D. Wilson
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
If you see it in the Messenger it spreads
A brief note claims rumors travel fast via the Messenger, warning readers to verify sources before sharing. The phrase implies rumors propagate through messaging apps, prompting caution about accuracy and potential misinformation.
Bean Shooter Causes Trouble In Family Dispute
Dr. Edwin Tausch of Ohio University allegedly struck 11 year old Willie Faine after a bean shooter incident. The boy’s mother filed a warrant. Tausch waived examination and posted $200 bond awaiting grand jury, with probable out of court settlement anticipated.
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Edwin Tausch
Ohio University
Willie Faine
Tausch
Magzie KE. Faine
Major L. M. Jewett
Squire Logan
Dr. Tausch
Roush
Will Be Wedded In The West Tonight
The wedding of Jacob Claire Evans and Bess Merton Wilson occurs at eight tonight at the bride’s parents home in Catoosa J T After the ceremony the couple will travel east stopping in Topeka and Indianapolis They will reach Athens Saturday to be guests for a week of Mr Evans’s parents Prof and Mrs D J Evans of West State Street
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Jacob Claire Evans
Bess Merton Wilson
Reverend Banahan to assist in 40 hours devotion
Rev. James T. Banahan of St. Pauls church leaves tonight for Buchtel to aid Fr. R. Swartz in the 40 hours devotion service.
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James T. Banahan
St. Paul's Church
Buchtel
R. Swartz
Ponies Attack Stable Keeper in Night Rescue
Fred Laughlin, a livery stable operator near Mine 210 Sugar Creek, returned home to his dark stable Monday night and was knocked down by two loose broncho ponies. Miners nearby rushed to his aid and pulled him free. He suffered extensive bruises but no broken bones.
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Fred Laughlin
Sugar Creek
Mr. Laughlin
Athens
West End woman scalded by boiling suds mishap
Miss Stella Burke suffered a severe arm burn yesterday morning at her West End home when hot suds splashed from a clothes boiler on the stove. The injuries are painful but not serious and will heal with time.
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Stella Burke
West End
Best Little City in the State Athens praised by traveler
T L Sehrantz, once head of Athens Electric Light Plant and now with Westinghouse, visits with his wife and baby and says Athens offers healthy growth and permanent real estate and business. He notes many towns lack manufacturing while Athens steadily progresses and will prosper if pushed forward.
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T. L. Sehrantz
Westinghouse Electric Company
Messenger
Ohio
Athens
Old
Barrister Sam Johnson Seeks Office Space in Town
Trimble lawyer Sam Johnson visiting to locate suitable rooms to establish a law office. He is a recent graduate seeking tenancy to start his practice.
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Sam Johnson
Trimble
Johnson
Victor of Dover Defeated in Pool Room Fight
William Smith known as Bawley Smith, famed Dover township champion, loses to Tom Green in a pool room brawl over a cock fighting dispute. Smith ends with a battered face and vow to quit fighting. Green claims the title. The clash spanned three counties as locals recount the lengthy career and rarity of the loss.
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Chauncey
William Smith
Bawley” Smith
Dover Township
Waterloo
Rawley
Tom Green
Smith
Green
Elks Initiate Two New Members in Local Lodge
The B. P. O. E. lodge initiated F. B. Grones and H. P. Link last evening. The lodge, organized here about a year ago, has prospered with new members at nearly every meeting night.
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F. 8. Grones
H. P. Link
Elk Lodge
Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Carrie Frye At Athens
Mr and Mrs H H Frye of Athens rural route one hosted a surprise Sunday party for their daughter Carrie Those in attendance included their children John and Nettie Frye and friends Alice Cline Cameron Kincade both of Athens and Charles Williams of Columbus Miss Lenna Witman of Columbus guest of Mrs I M Foster returned home with Mr Dwight Wittman and Mrs Foster after attending the Athenian dance
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H. H. Frye
Athens
Carrie
John and
Nettie Frye
Alice Cline
Cameron Kincade
Charles Williams
Columbus
Lenna Witman
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