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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
1
The Athene Board of Education plans a new public school building as the existing facilities cannot accommodate rising enrollment. Officials say debt must rise by at least 40000 to finance the project, with the old structure to be replaced to improve sanitary and ventilating conditions.
Old Chief a famed Warren Bros family horse died after spasmodic colic Sunday night. The loyal animal worked a full day and was noted for companionable nature and wisdom in emergencies. Dr J S Haunt bought him as a four year old in December 1892 and kept him at the Warren stable through 1899.
The article notes a deficient heating and ventilation system in the current school building and suggests razing it for a new structure. It reports a 184 increase in school population from last year and plans to rent a third floor room in the Campbell building while preparing for early spring construction. A $30,000 to $40,000 bond election will be required.
Joseph Morr ria and Maud Howard were married in the Probate Office in Athens on July 29 by Rev Blutz D. D. Both hail from Athens Amesville area and will reside at Ma. Morris the enterprising farmer.
The Methodist Church invites worship with preaching next Sunday at 10 30 a m led by Rev W A Thomas Jr Sunday Rice at 9 am Epworth League gathering at 6 30 pm.
The past week in police court added to the police fund with twelve defendants. Ray Smith William Masten and Clifford West each paid 6.90 for drunkenness and fast driving. Bertha Peek Mabel Devin and others faced assorted charges with fines up to 23.90. James A Van Dyke of West Virginia led a dramatic hold up with a gun but was captured. fined 20.40 and paid.
M M Dewéese R A Dreamer and family spent a few days camping and fishing on the Hocking near Sugar Creek last week they report catching a two pound fish and other fillets during the trip.
A $50 million merger unites seven Ohio and West Virginia coal firms under one leadership in New York to form the Sunday Creek Company. John H. Winder will serve as president and general manager with a new board including W. Watson and S. P. Busch among others, creating what may be the world’s largest coal corporation. The consolidation affects 16,000 workers and reshapes regional energy and political influence amid state election maneuvering and a constitutional amendment on biennial elections.
Columbus correspondent R H Stevenson notes unforeseen phases of constitutional changes and their political consequences. He explains how the even year election plan could affect Senator Foraker's re election and hinge on party control of the legislature. The piece highlights risks of gerrymandering if Democrats gain power and elect the governor and legislature in 1901.
Mrs. Thomas Francis suffered a severe fall at home Friday evening while going to the cellar for milk. She collapsed from faintness, fracturing her left wrist in two places and sustaining bruises to the head and shoulders. A physician reduced the fracture and she is slowly improving.
Mrs Elizabeth Pickering 83 died suddenly Monday morning at the home of her daughter in Columbus. Widow of Simeon Pickering once of Athens, she was widely known in the county and aunt of Joseph L Picker ing of this city who attended the Columbus funeral Tuesday.
K. Berry announces sale of his prominent hotel after thirteen years in the trade. He and his wife cite the duties of hotel management as irksome despite the hotel’s strong profits and high standing in town and nationwide reputable service. The property is described as a valuable town site sought by buyers and money makers.
Daniel Hill a well known resident of Ames township was adjudged insane in probate court and committed to the state hospital at Toledo. Facing progressive infirmities and delusions about money owed in Columbus he was taken to Toledo Tuesday by Sheriff Murphy after asking to ride to town with him and planning to go to Columbus with the officer.
In southern Ohio Mr Berry plans to sell the Athens hotel he opened in 1892 after building it into a money maker with 30 rooms. He cites a growing help burden, modern facilities, and a debt-free record as factors, saying the business yields ample returns for a buyer with capital to finance expansion.
Samuel Howard Kinney aged 82, a county pioneer and prominent farmer, died suddenly of heart failure at the home of Mrs Augusta Parker about four miles south of town Sunday night. Funeral services were at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Tuesday, led by Rev. W. S. Bush of Pleasanton, with interment in Cumberland Cemetery. Kinney was a large landowner and the last of his family. Many neighbors attended the funeral.
In Glouster on August 1 Johnny Andrews, youngest son of Lorin Andrews, was accidentally shot in the thigh by Jean Tolliver with a .38 revolver. He received care from Dr. A. B. Allen. the bullet fractured the bone and may cause lasting trouble.
Probate court issued licenses for pairs including David Griffith to Addie Kelley and Lewis Shott to Lydia Patterson. Further entries list couples from Dunkirk Athens Kimberly Glouster Nelsonville Marshfield Carbondale Floodwood Mountville Chillicothe and other towns with names such as Walter Laird Zida Leve and Etta Gandee.
Sarah Harris, a respected colored woman, died at her home Thursday at the age of eight years. Funeral services were held at the local church following the death.
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