Fire Starts In Jewelry Store In Sloane Block
A Sunday morning blaze at the O B Sloane Block corner of Court and State Streets destroyed the two story section and badly damaged the three story area. Losses total nearly 50000 with about 20000 insured, affecting Sloane Emma Boetzner Isaac Newton and D Raw Co among others. Fire Chief Beasley and Athens firefighters controlled the blaze by eight and prevented further damage, with the water system praised for pressure and reliability. Witnesses attributed no gas explosion, noting glass shattering and flames across the room as the fire spread rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Sloane
Court and
State Streets
Fre
Emma Boetzner
Isaac Newton
Ternal Revenue
J. D. Raw Co
Theing
QO. B. Sloane
Insrance D. Raw Co
Sloane
Beasley
Athens
Messenger
W. W. Ward
Mr. Ward
East Mill Street
Lencaster
State Street
Sloene Block
Newton
Berry
Elza Salters
The
Star Restaurant
F. D. McCaslin
Seldon Dye
Flatiron Square
Special Appointments Reported In Columbus
Columbus April 24 Special telegram to Daily Messenger W L Finley of Kenton named Chief Oil Inspector for two years from May 15 John S Snook of Paulding appointed Judge replacing the late Wubbard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Daily Messenger
W. L. Finley
Kenton
John S. Snook
Paulding
Wubbard
Boiler explosion at Mine No 1 endangers workers at noon
Amesville, April 24. The boiler at Mine No 1 of Consumers Coal Company exploded at noon yesterday during dinner hour. The engine room was wrecked and the boiler landed about forty feet away, but the mine was shut down for dinner, likely saving many lives.
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Amesville
Consumers Coal Company
Here
Review and reception events noted for Union District session
The Union District Review will convene tomorrow with a morning session, a noon dinner, and an afternoon start at 1 30. Hive 272 hosts a reception for Lady Olds of Elyria in the evening followed by a short literary program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union District Review
A. Douhtifu
Hive
Lady Olds of
Elyria
Thrilling Runaway Fire Engine Parade Incident
A fire engine brake failed on West Union street during a circus parade, sending the engine careening down a hill and dragging three horses. The driver calmly steered past wagons and spectators, bringing the team under control near the show grounds, turning a near disaster into a display of nerve.
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West Union Street
Union Street
Ohio Salvage Co to Open Underpriced Store May 5
The Ohio Salvage Company plans a branch store in the Campbell block about May 5, operated by Sam Resler who oversaw the winter auction. Goods are arriving from New York as Henry Resler manages deliveries and setup for a general line of merchandise. The new shop will bear the Ohio Salvage Co.’s Underpriced Store name.
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Ohio Salvage Company
Campbell Block
Sam Resler
New York
Henry Resler
Resler
Ohio Salvage Co
Columbus and Return $125 Train Fare Notice
Columbus and return fare set at 125 dollars for a trip via Ohio Central Lines. Train departs Athens at 8 15 a m on Sunday April 29 and returns from Columbus at 6 30 p m.
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Columbus
Return
Ohio Central Lines
Athens
For the Man Whose Time Is Limited Cafe Service Enroute
An Ohio Central cafe service on the move is highlighted with a line that the Messenger notes as a quick, practical option for travelers. The brief hints at on board meals and portable dining for time constrained passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central
Hyperian Club Meets in Nelsonville Hamlet Study
The Hoy erhim Club held a semi annual meeting at Webster W. Peaston's home in Nelsonville on a Saturday afternoon. Members discussed Hamlet with a call response from Aet Hl. of Hamlet. L. D. Johnson presented a fifteen minute paper on The Stage in Shakespeare's Day and Mrs. Frank Nox, a Shakespearean scholar, explained Act II in an oral manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Hoyerhim Club
Ten Year Old Host Tosses Birthday Party
A ten year old boy entertained friends Saturday night for his tenth birthday. The event featured games and magic tricks by Rob ot Henke. Ice cream and fruit were served to Monroe Hig ins, Rude Jones, Clark Williams, Dwight Williams, Joe Pickering, Kenneth Pickering, Grosvenor McKee, Lolyd Dailey, Fred Pickett, Fred Crouch, Earl Nye, Clinton Biddle and Sweeney Henke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henke
Robot Henke
Monroe Higins
Rude Jones
Clark , Williams
Dwight Williams
Joe Pickering
Kenneth Pickering
Grosvenor McKee
Lolyd Dailey
Fred Pickett
Fred Crouch
Earl Nye
Clinton Biddle
Sweene Henke
Catholic Diocesan Appeal Urges San Francisco Aid
Father J T Banahan collected over 20 dollars at St Johns in Lodi township for San Francisco relief after Bishop Hartley's appeal to the Columbus Diocese. The bishop asks funds be raised at all Masses on April 22 or April 29 if needed, to aid disaster victims and forwarded to the Bishop for distribution.
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J. T. Banahan
Hartley
Columbus
Cathoie Church
San Francisco
Father Banahan
St. John’s Church
Lodi Township
St. Paul's
Columbus, O
Diocese of
United States
St. Paul
James J. Hartley
Traction Franchise Sails Through Ivy Council Meeting
A special Ivy Council session approved and recorded the Nelsonville Glouster and Athna Traction Company franchise with a unanimous vote. The forty mile line will run from Athens along the Hocking River to Chauncey Nelsonville and beyond, with farm owners donating rights of way and promoters confident for early construction near Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Council
Nelsonville, Glouster and Athna Traction Company
Campbell
Eckley
Hedges
Junod
McVay
Wr. Bower
Col. Tutt
J. P. Reynolds
CC. Wi. Juniper
Promoting Company
Nelsonville
L. A. Koons
Athens
Hocking
Chauncey
Buechtel
Deanville
Murry
Orbiston
Hollister
Glouaster
Frimble
Jacksonville
Millfield
Ol. Tutt
Conference of Catholic Priests to Meet in Lancaster
A Lancaster conference of priests from southeastern Ohio counties will convene Wednesday April 25. Father J. B. Mattingly, district dean and former St. Paul’s pastor, will preside over the annual meeting addressing seven study topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church of the
Lancaster
Ohio
J. B. Mattingly
St. Paul's Church
Forepaugh and Sells Show Arrives in Athens
The mammoth circus train arrived from Charleston in four sections, tents set on the Fair Grounds a parade led spectators through Union College and Main, opening at 2 PM. Highlights include Fighting the Flames with 600 firefighters, Adam Forepaugh elephants, Dunedin Family bicycle riding, Salvo's Moon leap, Wolkowsky Russian dancers, and Sigmunto Troupe aerial acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Charleston
W. Va
Fair Grounds
Union
College
Mill
Main
Adam Forepaugh
Dunedin
Australia
Salvo
Grand Juryman Injured in Accident Near Athens
Deanville April 25 Frank Wolf son of Commissioner Joseph Wolf and a grand jury member was thrown from a buggy when a bystander raised an umbrella scaring his horse. He sustained head wounds and will miss court as physicians predict weeks of recovery. The grand jury adjourned to his residence near Nelsonville.
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Deanville
Frank Wolf
Joseph Wolf
Grand Jury
Athens
Alex Moore
Mr. Moore
Mr. Wolf
Bryant
Moore
Wolf
Wood
Nelsonville
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Review and Reception
Hyperian Club
St. Paul’s
Bishop's House
Traction Company
Father Mattingly
Sigmunto
Tister
Wolf Hurt
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