Athens County Board of Elections Reorganized
The Athens County Board of Elections met at 1 30 today at the Clerk C V Harris office and reorganized with the same officers except for one new member W S Leighty. C H Bryson was re elected chief deputy while Frank Bryson was elected secretary and the board noted the political balance requires chairman and secretary to be from opposite parties. New precincts were discussed but action was deferred.
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Board of Elections of
Athens County
C. V. Harris
C. H. Bryson
S. D. Webb
Hugh Gormley
Harry G. Stalder
Curtis V. Harris
W.S. Leighty
Glouster
Frank Bryson
Harris
the Messenger
Charles H. Bryson
County Board of Elections
Athens County Board
Remodeling Underway on East and West Wings Dormitories
Work has begun on the remodeling of the old East and West Wings to be extensively repaired and upgraded. Char Kircher & Co. secured the contract for 10950 dollars to replace windows doors and floors. New balconies porches and elaborate decorative features will enhance the campus dormitories.
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Char Kircher & Co
Respected Athens woman Mrs J W Logan dies at 73
Mrs J W Logan a highly respected resident of Athens died at her Lancaster street home in the early hours. She was 73, had long been ill, and had lived in Athens county since age six. Survived by husband and four children A L Logan G H Logan Mrs C A Fowler of Athens and Mrs E C Walker of Carey. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the Logan residence. Interment Union Street Cemetery.
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J. W. Logan
Lancaster Street
Athens County
Athens
A. L. Logan
G. H. Logan
C. A. Fowler
E. C. Walker
Carey, Ohio
Logan
Union Street
Athens Township Builds New District No 7 School
The Athens township Board of Education awarded the contract for a two story frame school on New Pittsburg Coal Co land to Sayre of the Athens Lumber Co. The building in Factory District No 7 will be 26 by 40 feet with slate roof rock face foundation and a bell. Construction aims to finish by the new school year.
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Board of Education
Athens Township
Spriges
Spriggs
Jackson County
Pittsburg Coal Company
Sayre
Athens Lumber Co
New Pittsburg Company
Friends Surprise D A R McKinstry With Birthday Visit
D A R McKinstry celebrated a birthday Sunday with a quiet day home reading, but friends invaded his house for a dinner and to leave substantial remembrances. Attending were Mr and Mrs J M Roush Mr and Mrs Otto Roush of Glouster and Mrs W W Brown of Middleport.
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Gues
J. M. Roush
Otto Roush
Glouster
W. W. Brown
Middleport
Mrs Lucinda Nicholson Dies at 71 in Guysville
Mrs Lucinda Nicholson wife of William Nicholson died at home three miles southeast of Guysville on Monday after a complication of diseases. She aged 71 survived by husband three daughters and five sons. Funeral at Bethany church with Rev Kale officiating. interment in Bethany cemetery.
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Lucinda Nicholson
Guysville
William Nicholson
Here
Mon
Bethany Church
Kale
Sunset Cox Drawings in Ohio University West Wing
Discussion grows over preserving Coxs famous wall drawings in the Ohio University West Wing after remodeling. The works depict Venus dei Medici Apello Belveder and Lacoco on in exact recreations. Painted about 1845 the faded images still show marked talent and remain an heirloom of Old O A.
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Ohio University
Sunset” Cox
Venus Dei Medici
Appello Belveder
Lacocoon
Cox
O. A
Athens County Teachers Examination Yields Large Class
The monthly Athens County Teacher's examination was held last Saturday with morning and afternoon sessions. The board, including Prof. Aaron Grady Prof. M. M. Bryson and Prof. F. S. Coultrap, examined 102 teachers. Fourteen came from outside the county and 88 were Athens county residents.
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Athens County
Board of
Aaron Grady
M. M. Bryson
F.S. Coultrap
Upper Lake coal ops face possible boat shortage after strike
After the ore strike ends, a new boat shortage for coal operations may arise. Loss of boats during the strike pressured operators while workers return. Weekly coal shipments remained strong despite dock congestion at Duluth and other upper lake ports. railroads move more coal inland and congestion is expected to ease.
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Upper Lake
Duluth
Will Tour Large Portion of State by Alderman Party
Fred Alderman with a party of five will drive to Dayton in a big White touring car. Alderman leads the trip leaving today and arriving in Dayton Wednesday for a brief visit before forming a new party to tour the northern part of the state. The Dayton bound group includes L. McCune J. Anthony Roan Mr and Mrs L Dow Poston and Fred Alderman.
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Fred Alderman
Party of
Dayton
Mr. Alderman
L. McCune
J. Anthony Roan
L. Dow Poston
Coal shipping cramps rise as boats scarce on the lakes
The week opens poorly for coal operators as the strike settlement drags on. Boats expected to load coal must be redirected to iron ore trade, leaving Toledo with coal on tracks but no vessels. Head of lakes reports some inland shipping, yet docks remain congested and Duluth Superior shipments may pause until dealers in the Northwest adjust.
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Toledo
Lakes
Northwest
Duluth
Superior
Trapper Boy Killed in Sunday Creek Mine Accident
Willie Warren a 13 year old trapper boy died when a rock fell on him at Kimberly No 205 mine during noon hour Both William and Forrest Young were riding outbound cars against orders Young survived with two fingers lost Coroner Lane held an inquest and funeral arrangements were made for the Warren family.
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Nelsonville
Sunday Creek
Kimberly
Willie Warren
Jas. Warren
Forrest Young
Warren
Forrest
Young
Warren Boy
Warren Lad
Lane
Young Warren
James Warren
LID CRACKED THEN GLUED UP AGAIN AT NELSONVILLE
Nelsonville officials arrest three men Jacky Fierce John Mourne and Will Mettler for carrying liquor after a Sunday incident. Pete Johnson furnishes funds and later testifies leading to further arrests. McLaughlin faces heavy fines for liquor bootlegging and prior violations.
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Nelsonville
Warner
Jacky” Fierce
John Mourne
Chauncey
Will Mettler
Mettler
Lauderback
Pete Johnson
Pete
Rat Killing Day Proposed to Clean Up Sunnyside
A newspaper reader urges Athens residents to organize a general rat killing day to curb a rat infestation in Sunnyside. The writer cites muzzled dogs, frequent sightings, property damage, and disease risk, noting that other towns wage persistent war on rats and suggesting a citywide cleanup.
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Sunnyside
Athens
Reunion of Seventh Ohio Volunteers Chooses Newark Venue
At the Newark gathering the seventeenth Ohio Volunteer Regiment decided to hold next year’s reunion in Newark with an early August date. Exact time to be announced.
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Seventh Ohio Volunteer Regiment
Newark
Ohio appoints deputy state election supervisors for two year terms
Deputy Secretary Carmi A. Thom son named deputy state supervisors of elections for two year terms starting August 1 1907. The lists include Athens W. S Leighty Republican and D Webb Democrat in Glouster Albany Gallia Ripley Republican and Dunbar Democrat in Gallipolis Jackson Winkler Republican and Roy Democrat in Berlin Cross Roads Lawrence Remy Republican and Roberts Democrat in Hanging Rock Meigs Geyer Republican and Parr Democrat in Pomeroy Ross Howard Republican and Brown Democrat in Chillicothe Vinton Buskirk Republican and Hainsworth Democrat in McArthur Hue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Leighty
Glouster
D. Webb
Albany
Gallia
Ripley
Patriot
Samuel A. Dunbar
Gallipolis
Jackson
H. P. Winkler
Berlin Cross Roads
Roy
Byer Lawrence
Thomas H. Remy
Hanging Rock
F. G. Roberts
Watreloo
Meigs
John Geyer
Pomeroy
H. A. Parr
Dem
Greatbend
Ross
H. G. Howard
Chillicothe
P. White Brown
Vinton
T. M. Buskirk
McArthur
Luther Hainsworth
Hue
Miss Sarah Druggan Hosts Pleasant Morrs Venue Party
Miss Sarah Druggan left Monday for Wheeling West Virginia to spend the summer. She entertained friends at Morrs venue home last evening with music and a dainty lunch.
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Sarah Druggan
Wheeling
W. Va
Morrs
Miner killed by fall of coal at Mine No 8 near Buchtel
Geo Wetzel a machine man at Mine No 8 near Buchtel was killed by a fall of coal while at work Tuesday. The accident leaves five children orphaned as his wife died about a year ago. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 oclock under the auspices of the I O O F of Buchtel.
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Geo. Wetzel
Buchtel
Havng
Joint August Evening Service at Old Chapel
The Epworth League service will unite with the regular Methodist Church evening service during August. The joint meeting will be at 7 p m in the Old Chapel with special features and all are invited to attend.
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Epworth League
M. E
Lodi Sunday School Plans Annual Convention at M E Church
Lodi S S A will hold its annual convention on August 10 at the M E Church in Jerseyville. Ethed Anthony serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodi Sunday School Association
M. E
Jerseyville
Mine No 25 Reopened After High Water Delay
After months of stoppage due to March flooding the Mine No 25 of the Hisylvania Coal Co at Trimble reopened on August 1. The first day loaded 7 cars and while pumping out the water continues, more of the mine can be operated. The entrance is walled with brick.
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Hisylvania Coal Company
Trimble
Athens County Fair and Races Promises Record Attendance
The Athens County Fair and Races announces August 13 to 15 with Mack's Famous Race and Trick Horses, including Fred Mack driven by a lady. Ed Evans and W C Hoodler lead the Poultry Department, new coops, a dedicated building, and about 5000 spent to entertain the county at a 25 cent admission. Excursions will run on all entering roads as crowds are anticipated.
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Athens County
Mack
Fred Mack
Ed. C. Evans
W. C. Hoodler
Ohio
Athens
Tld&aw
Death of David Jackson in New England Ohio
David Jackson born March 16, 1825 died July 14, 1907. He married Margaret A. Manhorner April 5, 1849 and settled in New England Ohio in the early fifties. A Presbyterian church member and neighbor, he served in the military. Survived by one sister Mrs. D. A. Robertson of Washington Iowa.
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David Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Maragret A. Manhorter
New England
Ohio
Presbyterian Church
D. A. Robertson
Washington
Iowa
Ohio Supreme Court to rule on county aid for agricultural societies
A case from Muskingum county tests the constitutionality of the law granting county aid to agricultural societies. The suit was upheld in the common pleas court and also involves allowances to the state board of agriculture.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Muskingum County
Common Pleas
State Board of Agriculture
Permits to Wed for Cash Wolf and Mattie Brooks
Cash Wolf, a farmer from Millfield, and Mattie Brooks of Amesville obtained marriage licenses. The couple plans a future ceremony.
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Cash Wolf
Millfield
Mattie Brooks
Amesville
Willads for unclaimed wills advertised in 1907 list
Names of persons listed for notices calling for wills to be claimed, with a deadline August 17, 1907. The notice states unclaimed wills will be sent to the dead letter office. John Finsterwald, P. M.
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Joe Schott
Groyce Tucker
Joseph Vess
W. M. Williams
Wm. White
Mary White
Adda Watts
Mary
John Finsterwald
P. M
Coal mine deaths in Pennsylvania top thousand last year
A Mines Department report by Chief James Roderick states more than 1000 people were killed in Pennsylvania coal mines during the past year, highlighting hazardous mining conditions.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Department of Mines
James Roderick
Haning Church Annual Meeting Set to Start August 7
The First Free Will Baptist church of Lodi known as the Haning church will hold its yearly meeting starting August 7 and extending through the following Sunday.
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First Free Will Baptist Church of
Lodi
The
Haning Church
Waiting for a Telephone Reply Delays People’s Grief
The scene notes how waiting for a reply by phone stretches time during mourning and funeral planning, capturing the moment when communication delays amplify the sense of loss and anticipation.
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Athens CO. Board OF Elections
Friends
A. R. Mkinstry
D. A. R. McKinstry
Trapper Boy
McLaughlin
Secretary of State
Carmi A. Thomson
Methodist Church
Lodi S. S. A
Ethel Anthony
Astounding Figures
Haning
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