Man Falls to Shaft Death Near Daleton in Meigs County
Daniel Hansberry, known as Hansberry of Dyesville, Meigs County, aged about seventy, died early Saturday while plunging into a shaft near Daleton. He was a former soldier and pension claimant, last seen alive Friday night, with muddy marks on the gate indicating a desperate fall or possible foul play. coroner investigates as community recalls his frail health and recent visits to Athens and Marshfield.
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Janie Smith
Daniel Ansberry
Meigs
Athens
Winig
Swirh
Hansberry
Dyesvth
Pitt
Cenuury
Daleton
Marsh
Nurerdas
Hill
Nelsonville
Matthew Hayes
Athens County
Chauncey
Daniel Gutshaw
Dyesville
Hansverry
Beady
Marshfield
City Council Approves Architect for City Hall Plans
The public buildings committee reports hiring George Towsey as architect to draft plans for a new city hall. A study trip to Marietta and Parkersburg will help guide the project, with councilors to visit soon and report back.
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Architest
George Towsley
Marietta
Ancle Antes
Parkersburg
Mayo
Davis
George J. Perens
Walerw
Kern
Jas
I T. Cagsel
Board of Health
Eveats
W. B. Southerton
Invention of Baldy Wheel and Compressed Oiler Patented Pending
Athens County reports a new safety buggy wheel and oiling device claimed to prevent wheel loss from the spindle. The design includes an oil chamber for months, a hub protector, and a push-type maintenance feature. patent application filed in Washington. Also notes a fatal railroad accident near Heminck injuring a fireman Charles Combs and a forthcoming Athens County horticultural society meeting with talks by practical fruit growers.
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Athens County
Charlton
Pilington
Scott Ae
Washthis
Esars
Sanith
Crippen
Elaine
Sa'clack Thuratay
Heminck
Glouster
The
Eatra
Combs
Shawner
Athens
Athens Counts Horticultural Society
Centennial Souvenir Edition for Athens County Celebrated
The Messenger and Herald promotes a centennial tribute marking one hundred years of civilized life in Athens County. A planned hundred page pictorial volume will cover over two hundred engravings of prominent residents, scenes, buildings, and progress. Delivery is planned for early May with pricing and subscription details outlined.
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Locking
Athens
Ohio
New England
Rufus Putnam
Ohio Company
Athens County
Messengue and Herald
Hebiant
Thesgagy Tyes
Spring Health Ads and Knights Templar Visit
An early 20th century page notes spring health tips urging Peruna for spring fever and announces Hon Samuel W Courtright visiting Athens for Knights Templar orders and a reception at the commandery hall with officers and attendees.
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Templar
Samuel W. Courtright
Virelecilie
Ohio
Athens
Koights Templar
Koights
St John
Palestine
Hhodes
Mala
Sir Koights
Cornerstone laid for St John’s Catholic Church at Logan
Crowds from six towns attend the ceremony in Logan with Bishop Watterson overseeing the cornerstone setting. Officials describe the church as 120 feet long and 40 feet wide on Hocking sandstone foundation, brick superstructure, and tin roof. The event includes prayers, an incense rite, and a sermon, with the parish listing over 500 members and future plans for a double-envelope support program.
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Leagan Bundey
Commins
Lancaster
New Straitsville
Nelsonville
Athens
Parkersburg
Jackson
Wellston
Soeclock
Watterson
Comminns
St. John’s Church
Kia
Banger Shire
Father Powers
From Mother Earth Ta Maina WH Laid in a Rew Dye
A fragment notes a relocation or delivery to Severn Streets in Athens involving a home project or service. Names appear garbled but indicate a transport or place reference and a public street in Athens.
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Faria Weil Wol
Severn Streets
Athens
Gas sent through Athens streets sparks unusual early rush
A deranged Black man caused a scene at Rockin Depot when carted away by officers after a disturbance. Reports describe tense moments as bystanders watched the subject restrained and escorted to safety amid the commotion.
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Daniel Smith
Daleton Shaft
Meigs County
Maccabees
United States
Bion
Uni
Blair
Cameron
Pple
Nariman
Columbus
Dewitts
Rentle Aibie
Logan Syrday
Methodist Church
Artin
Grace
Walnut Hills
Incinnati
Savietr
Mother Earth
Rockin Depot
Liceitiens
Hintson
Hudson's Ag- Ubon
Morris Avenue
State
College Streets
Grosvenor Lot
Major Townsend
Gan
Rome ‘Township
Tie Athc
Myre
Sanulia
Uriel
Revo MM. Canter
Isaac Crook
Ohio University
Merwin
Ina Murphy
Trene LeGoullan
Gio” Johnson
Clinchester
Piocer
Piocer Edmcation
Eb McCullough
Hee Mle
James Xye
Carbon Ih
Thorsten
Anil
Cache Hill
Nino
Company 1
Seventh Regiment
J. Cheney
FL. Cheney & Co
Tailed
Aterestid
Ffavr
Cnn
Coeesst
Ares
AL W, Geraci
Notatr Pontic
F. Creser & Co
Draceiats. Tc
Obie Central
J. A. Chittam
Mane Hospital
Weston
West Virginia
Walter Soames
Will
Jilas
Uil
Che
Weston Lestial
Seames
Wayerteville
Serena Lodge
Xa. 450
New Fife
Virgar
Cake XoPeBic
Tab Fale
Toni Emir
Noel
Cenre
Beckict
New York
Eae
Fis
Taree Minober
Phenix Insurance Couny
Hartford
Cline
Press
Chappelear
Bronchini
Fronchini
Pronchini
C. C. C.todas
Ja Mitchel
Unionville
Pennsylvania
DeWitt
Liskin & Cline
W.B. Lawrence
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