Suicide by shotgun ends life of German American farmer near Athens
Jacob Stauffer aged 73 living west of Athens on the Athens Nelsonville pike shot himself in a room after tying a string to the trigger and calling to his son to witness the tragedy. The inquest returned death by own action. He left a wife and six children. locals note weeks of mental distress and prior failed attempts. Funeral held at his residence with Reverend L M Baker officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Stauffer
Athens
Nelsonville
J. J. Lane
L. M. Baker
Wreck on K. and M. delays traffic for 24 hours
Seven coal cars derailed on the Waippoorwill curve near Fisher station on the K. and M. Saturday morning blocking southbound traffic for over a day. Cause unclear but likely a broken flange. No injuries reported though thousands of dollars in rolling stock destroyed. Some trains rerouted via Hocking Valley and B. and O. S W to Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waippoorwill
Fisher
Hocking Valley
Gallipolis
Athens
Coolville Volunteers Drive Toward Trolley Route Fund
Geo K Campbell leads enthusiastic workers in Coolville as funds near 3500 to secure a right of way and franchise for a Troy township trolley. Mass meetings in L O F hall and plans for May 16 hearings cite Troy as pivotal with Col Boone Barnes and local farmers endorsing feasibility and urging residents to commit, promising construction this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Troy Township
Col. Boone
Mr. Barnes
Akron
Parkeraburg
Pomeroy
Troy
Washinon
Meigs
Athens County
Franklin
Delaware
Marion
Farmer Gardner
Mr. Taft
Chesterhill
Alec Cat
Col. Barnes
Athens
Guysville
Athenes
G. K. Campbel
Central Committee OKs Bossed Inaugural Moves In 1906
Chauncey village bid blocked by injunction ruling that the border was too large and concessions favored by Mrs. Birge and Continental Coal Company. Athens county Republicans meet at the courthouse appointing a short session central committee and subcommittees to select delegates, set primary dates, and organize two precincts in Dover township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
New Republican Central Committee
Athens County
Court House
Harry W. McKinstry
Athens
Leighty
L. F. Carpenter
Nelsonville
Republican Executive Committee
John Rowan
Watt Bramer
Frank Rabe
B W. Pickering
Frank Higgins
Jack McDonald
John Gatchell
Wm. Hines
D. A. Parker
Harry Stalder
Bethel
I M. Foster
H. Beyson
E. R. Walker
Bower
E. D. Sayers
Woodworth
Wm. Sharp
J. Rosser
Chas
Orr
Ed Donaldson
J. T. Dailey
A. M. Moore
Ray Lamb
J. & Martin
Ford Conner
Wilfred Henry
O. D. Dailey
Joe Mahaffey
Wm. Cox
Clarence Snyder
Mad Price
Oscar Dodds
J. E. Hartnell
Darvenport Kight
L M. Foster
K. D. Sayre
Central Committee
Death of Mrs Maxwell at 69 on Easter morning
Mrs E R Maxwell died at her east State street home at about 1 30 Easter morning from liver disease. A strong Christian woman born Hannah Torbert near Malta, she was orphaned at nine and reared by relatives. She married Evan R Maxwell September 19 1854. eight children survive. Funeral at the Methodist church Monday at 1 30 conducted by Rev Slutz with Rev King. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Maxwell
East State Street
Maxwell
Hannah
Slutz
King
Mrs. Maxwell
Luhrig Ball Team to Open Season with Middleport
The Luhrig baseball team has organized for the season and will play its first game versus Middleport on April 80. lineup includes Mce Bride at second Williams in center Hoffner at right Snedden at first Williams behind the plate McBride at short Vincent Jr Thomp son on the mound Wm William captain and Louis E. Vincent manager. The manager says they expect to play more and better ball this season than last and notes Labrig has long been among the county’s best teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luhrig
Middleport
MceBride
Stanley
Williams Cf
Hoffner Ir
Snedden Ist
Williams c
McBride
Vincent Jr
Thompson P
Wm. Willian
Louis E. Vincent
Labrig
Easter Services At Local Christian Church Attract Large Crowd
The Easter services drew a large audience at both morning and evening sessions. Sunday school attendance reached 286, the highest ever, with 56 new scholars taking enrolment to 371. The collection totaled 8.89 dollars. The pastor will preach again next Sunday at both services and discuss one of the great parables in the evening.
Hedges and Baker Wed at Mrs Baker's Home
Silas E. Hedges and Mrs Alice Baker were married at the latter's home on Wednesday night. The Rev W L Stutz officiated. The newlyweds were feted by friends with a belated celebration Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas E. Hedges
Alice Baker
W. L. Stutz
Arm Amputation Follows Car Injury in Chillicothe
Pearl Kale, son of John Kale of this city, lost his right arm after a car struck him in the B. and O. yards at Chillicothe last Thursday. The foreman had just returned to work following a prior arm injury, and the car passed over his arm, necessitating amputation below the shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Kale
John Kale
Kale
Chillicothe
Easter Evening Music Service at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church plans an Easter music service next Sunday at seven. The evening program will be music driven with Scripture readings and a prayer, featuring two anthems and six choir solos. Morning service sermon titled Do it Now will precede the concerted same day invitation.
Marriage Licenses Issued By Judge Lynch This Week
Judge Lynch issued multiple marriage licenses this past week. Couples listed include Clyde Jeffers with Rosa Howard of Pratts Park, James Mullins with Mary Green of Floodwood, and Charles Spurgeon with Mattie Sullivan of Utley. Other pairs involve Emery R. Johnson with Mrs Mary Maheny of Nelsonville and Joseph W. Brown with Mrs Mary Watson of Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Lynch
Clyde Jeffers
Shade
Rosa Howard
Pratts Park
James Mullins
Kentucky
Mary Green
Floodwood
Charles Spurgeon
Morgan County
Mattie Sulllivan
Utley
Emery R. Johnson
Mary Maheny
Nelsonville
Joseph W. Brown
Mary Watson
Glouster
W. A. Dailey
Emma Nichols
Athens
E. ©. Sturley
Jacksonville
Ethel Bryson Glouster
Clarence Hooper
Mary Gardner
W. Nichols
Nancy Beverage
Marshfield
Clarence Hill
Chauncey
Maud E. Maxwell
Hartleyville
Henry Morgan
Nelonsville
Nelile M Perry
Saiem
Missing prisoner sparks overnight marshal chase
Marshals en route from Washington to Fort Leavenworth lose one of four prisoners after a train stop in Athens. A porter was paid 50 cents to watch them while three remained with Sheriff Murphy. A slightly demented inmate escaped near Hamden, later found near Zaleski, and no extra mileage claims were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Washington
Hamden
Boy Killed While Picking Coal Near Tracks
Nelsonville April 24 nine year old Chet West son of Mr and Mrs Charlies West was run over by cars Thursday evening while gathering coal from the tracks He died within hours with both legs severed Funeral services were held at the M E church Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev Miller Interment at Bachtel
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Nelsonville
Chet
Charlies West
M. E
Miller
Bachtel
Telephone Co Reorganized as Athens County Home Tel Co
The Athens county telephone company reorganized under the name The Athens County Home Telephone Company with capital stock raised to 100000, of which 40000 is preferred stock at six percent interest payable semi annually. The aim is to extend and improve its system throughout the county. Officers are not yet chosen, but new men are said to be involved and the firm will push its business with greater vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Telephone Company
Athens County Home Telephone Company
Justice Logan Officiates Two Weekend Marriages
Justice Logan presided over two marriages in the past week. The first united James Williams and Mrs. Mary Green of Floodwood in the Mayor’s office Saturday evening. The second joined W. A. Dailey and Emma Nichols at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beverage Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Logan
James Williams
Mary Green
Floodwood
W. A. Dailey
Emma Nichols
Charles Beverage
County Atlas and History Forms Closing
The printing of the County Atlas and History is advancing rapidly with no delivery date yet. It will be a valuable home reference with hundreds of half tone illustrations and a complete county history to date. Maps show every farm plot including acres and dwelling locations. four weeks remain to place orders through E. S. Rhodes at Frame's office in the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Rhodes
A. J. Frame
Court House
Mikado staged by college athletic association
The Mikado staged at the opera house Friday and Saturday under Miss Clara Bancroft instructor in vocal music. The college orchestra and Mrs. Akin af Wellston accompanied. Notable performances from Bancroft as Katisha Hoover as Nanki Poo Myers as Yum Yum Needham as Pitti Sing and Ullom as Peep Boy with Chas Harris Wilson Merritt and L A Miller delivering capable efforts amid a small chorus of nonprofessional singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Athletic Association
Clara Bancroft
Opera House
Akin Af Wellston
Miss Bancroft
Katissha
Mr. Hoover
Miss Myers
Charlotte Ullom
Messrs
Chas. Harris
R. B. Wilson
W. A. Merritt
L. A. Miller
Dr. Rorick Expected to Succeed at Fable-Minded Youth
Dr. E. H. Rorick, superintendent of Athens state hospital, is the likely successor to Dr. Gustavus A. Doren as superintendent of the state institution for Fable-Minded Youth. Trustees postponed formal election until next Monday and will meet with Dr. Rorick in the city. final choice seems practically certain despite his reluctance to leave Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Rorick
Athens State Hospital
Gustavus A. Doren
Rerick
Athens Hospital
State Journal
Commandery Inspection in Athens No 15 Knights Templars
Athens Commandery No 15 Knights Templars held a special conclave for inspection. E B Beard of Nelsonville received a Tomie degrees. About sixty Sir Knights attended from Murray Buchtel Nelsonville Gayaville and Marshfield. The inspector was Grand Recover John N Bell of Dayton representing Ohio Grand Commander Emminent Sir Knight Clapp. Light refreshments followed in the Blue Lodge room with toasts from multiple speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Knights Templars
Tomie Deegres
E. B Beard
Nelsonville
Murray, Buchtel Nelsonville
Gayaville
Marshfield
John N. Bell
Dayton
Ohio
Knight Clapp
Blue Lodge
Knight McCcune
Knights Neal
Sistersville
W. Va
D. W. Cornell
Guysville
E. B. Beard
Geo. R. Walker
L. G. Worstell
Ss. D. Thompson
Drs. Dillinger
Alderman
McVay
Sir Knights Attend Easter Service in Uniform at Methodist Church
Sir Knights in Ohio, following a general order of the Eminent Grand Commander, attended Easter services at the Methodist church in a body. About 60 Sir Knights lined up as Dr. W. L. Slatz delivered a sermon, and a unanimous resolution thanked the Methodist congregation and Dr. Slatz for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Knights Templar
Ohio
Uniform
W. L. Slatz
Slatz
Marietta Triumphs Over O U In Season Opener
Marietta beat O U 5 to 2 in the opening game of the season. White struck out eight for Marietta and Gallam ten for O U as Marietta had 11 hits to O U's 7 while committing three errors. A large crowd watched Merkle umpire a ragged but competitive contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
O. U
White
Gallem
Gallam
Merkle
Death of Mrs Brown of Hebron at 40
Mrs Jennie Stalder Brown aged 40 daughter of Mr and Mrs D Stalder of Chauncey died at her Hebron home Sunday from cancer after a long illness She leaves a husband her parents two brothers and four sisters Funeral services were held at Chauncey by Rev L M Baker with interment in Nye cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Stalder Brown
D. Stalder
Chauncey
Hebron
L. M. Baker
Nye Cemetery
The Man On The Box serial opens in Pittsburg Dispatch
Harold Macaulay debuts The Man On The Box in the Pittsburg Daily Dispatch starting Monday April 24. The fascinating love story follows the author of The Grey Cloak as the year’s novel to read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold MacaUrath
Pittsburg Daily Dispatch
Dispatch
Amesville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and School News
G E Clark visited Columbus to see Mrs Clark at Mt. Carmel hospital. James Rugh of Calvary guests of Mr and Mrs Ase Warner. Wm Henry visited relatives at Whipple and Rainbow. VanValey Ashcroft and Glazier of Marietta were here on business. Postmaster A G Heary asked to receive the government report by telegraph daily for rural routes. Eastern Star ladies attended Marietta chapter. Amesville high school graduates heard baccalaureate at M B church with Clyde O Gibson and others, plus upcoming class events. Miss Ansa Lovell of Marietta visiting Lucile Lovell. Ira Mickle of Coolville here on business. Dr G O Linscott left for Philadelphia for postgrad dental. School board fixed teacher pay at 260 in each district. levy reduced to 1,000 due to funds surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Clark
Columbus
Ladies of the Order
Eastern Star
Marietta
Amesville High School
M. B. Church
G. D. Clifford
Clyde Owen Gibson
Gladys Lovell Wheeler
Gladys Henry Goddard
Flo
E. Wilson
Edith Starkey
Jessie Palmer Owen
Bessie Beatrice Beauly
Jessie M. Beasley
Lucy E. Fleming
Edson M. Mills
Ansa Lovell
Lucile Lovell
Ira Mickle
Coolville
G. O. Linscott
Philadelphia
Amesville
Jeffries at Stuart's Opera House Nelsonville
James J Jeffries headlines the stage production Davy Crockett at Stuart's Opera House Nelsonville Saturday April 20. The show features strong supporting dramatic talent and scenes set on the American frontier during the Creek wars with authentic costumes and props including Jeffries' hunting gear and a mounted mountain lion. A half rate from Athens and nearby points is offered after the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J Jeffries
Davy Crockett
Stuart
Opear House
Nelsonville
Jeff
Jefferies
Roosevelt
Saur
Athens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boone Traction Railway
Geo. K Campbell
Christian Church
Hedges - Baker
Evening Music Service
Marshals
Treii
Dr. Rorick
Knights
Brown
Jeffries
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