Athens City Council Debates Sidewalks and Street Work
The Athens City Council discussed new sidewalks on 7th Congress and May avenues with orders to enforce compliance. They elected William Webb as assistant street commissioner and approved bond refunds for Sycamore fens Addition. They considered grading Walker Street and planned a band stand on city land while Mayor Day reported funds allocations. No bills were paid due to Clerk Golden's absence.
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Athens
J. M. Wood
William Blackburn
7Th Congress Street
Rk. M. Monroe
May Avenue
McCormick
Monroe
State Street
Morris Avenue
North
South Cemetery Streets
Board of Health
John Druggan
South Cemetery Street
Druggan
Bowers
West End
Everal
William Webb
Webb
Bond
McVay
S. Amer
Sycamore Fens
Rival Prominent Women Fight in Downtown Store Vestibuled Clash
Witnesses describe a heated hand to hand fight between two prominent women in a north end neighborhood. No arrest was made as bystanders intervened and by evening both sides had retreated, though hostility remains. Their children’s disputes fueled the feud and now the mothers renew the battle despite calmer later talks.
Popular Young People Tie Wedding Vows in Guysville
Ernestine Haddox and Marvey Shaw wed at the Haddox home on Saturday in a simple ceremony led by Rev. O Neal. Relatives and friends attended a post ceremony supper, with gifts described as beautiful and useful. The couple are well known locals and the groom is a former school teacher.
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Guysville
B. F. Haddox
Ernestine
Marvey Shaw
O'Neal
Labor Day Plans Formed by Miners and Citizens
The arrangement committee met in the Mayor's office to finalize Labor Day events. District President John Moore reported support from his end of the district and promised the north end would be mobilized. Special trains are promised from multiple towns, with about twenty coaches to gather delegations from Moxahala, Corning, Glouster and others. President John Mitchell is expected to speak in Nelsonville, possibly spending the day in Athens. A grand parade, with wide merchant participation, is anticipated to boost the occasion and a delegates meeting will follow next Saturday evening.
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Citizens For
Labor Day
John Moore
Hocking
Athens
Moxahala
Corning
Glouster
Nelsonville
The
Messenger
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Remodeling Plans Approved for Ohio University Wings and Pavilion
Major L. M. Jewett as auditor reports the Attorney General's office approved the contract for remodeling the east and west wings and the pavilion of the Normal College building. The documents were placed on file with the auditor as of Aug 7 in Columbus.
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L. M. Jewett
Board of Trustees
The
Ohio University
Columbus
Normal College
Attorney General's Office
F. L. Packard
Christian Endeavors Hold Enjoyable Social
Nelsonville August 8. The members of the C E Society of the Christian Church enjoyed a pleasant social in the church parlors. The church was decorated and guests reported an enjoyable evening of games. Refreshments were served.
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Nelsonville
C. E. Society of the Christian Church
Illness Strikes Mrs Stonecipher at Mechanicsburg Home
Mrs Stonecipher is seriously ill with typhoid fever at her Mechanicsburg home. Mrs Shaw is nursing the patient. Mrs Shaw, wife of Mr Shaw of the firm Taylor and Shaw, was trained as a nurse at Columbus Hospital before her marriage.
Great Mystery Now Solved in Fort Street Graveyard Threat
A rumor of lurking strangers in the city led to an investigation that traced to a dance outing. Two Athenians escorted by a friend to near the Graveyard region of Fort Street ended with a mistaken approach by Prof Grady. He whistled, and the matter was clarified, prompting remarks about a disposition of the graveyard.
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Fort Street
Grady
Mr. Grady
Local option hearing drags through lengthy sessions
The Athens county local option petition hearing stretched over two days with attorneys presenting varied legal motions and hearsay objections. Mayor Day’s rulings on prima facie evidence and witness subpoenas sparked debate as the case awaits further testimony and a list of uncertain voters.
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A. M. Lewis
Athens
Lewis
J. A. White
Mayor Day
Hart Sells Photo Gallery to Marietta Firm
Mr. G. H. Hart who ran a photograph gallery on Union Street for seven years sold the business Tuesday to Gage & Company of Marietta. They expect possession next Monday. Hart has not decided his plans but doubts he will start another business.
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G. H. Hart
Union Street
Gage & Company
Marietta
Hart
Athens Team Plays Jackson in Rivalry Match
Athens travels to Jackson for a big crowd away game Friday. Locke joins the Athens infield after a strong showing last week, boosting the team’s speed and batting. Jackson counters with Taylor from Parkersburg, who beat Athens 2 to 0, while Athens projects a strong pitching and fielding display.
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Athens
Jackson
Rooters
Locke
Shawnee
Taylor
Parkersburg
Ohio and W Va Ladies Honor Atha and Dye
Miss Jessie May Dent hosted friends at her Madison street home in Fairmont on Monday evening honoring Miss Georgia Atha of Mannington West Virginia and Miss Cosette Jay Dye of Athens Ohio. The guests enjoy a delightful evening with elegant refreshments served.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Jessie May Dent
Madison Street
Georgia Atha
Mannington
Cosette Jay Dye
Athens
Ohio
B. F. Eliason
Howard Turbee
Athens to Host Murray and Mackey Vaudeville Week
Next week in Athens promises amusement with the Murray and Mackey repertoire company performing at the Athens Opera House. The run begins Monday evening August 13 and continues through Saturday with nightly shows featuring new vaudeville acts. Due to strong features, patrons are urged to secure seats early.
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Athens
Murray & Mackey
Maud Minner Taken to Columbus Hospital for Possible Appendicitis
Miss Maud Minner of Meyers street, recently returned from Columbus, was admitted to St. Anthony's Hospital in Columbus on Tuesday. Doctors fear an operation for appendicitis though the exact cause of her severe illness remains unclear. She is accompanied by Dr. W Rhodes, Dr. A L Pritchard, Mrs. Rhodes, and Frank Minner.
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Nelsonville
Maud Minner
Columbus
St. Anthony's Hospital
Miss Minner
Minner
Meyers Street
Nelsonville Couple Married in the West
Miss Bess Sisson and Mr. George Schaeffer wed last week at Spark Nevada. Schaeffer formerly a Robbins dry goods salesman and Sisson an assistant postmistress in Nelsonville. They honeymoon in San Francisco and other California cities.
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Nelsonville
Bess Sisson
George Schaeffer
Spark
Nevada
Taft to Speak in Kansas During Fall Campaign
Secretary of War Taft promised Topeka that he will make two speeches in Kansas during the coming campaign. Dates are not fixed.
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Taft
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Republican State Central Committee
Mrs. Wilson Not Improving Says Brother
O. B. Sloane reports from his sister Mrs. Wilson nee Miss Jennie Sloane that her serious illness is not improving quickly. She is discouraged and he fears he may need to travel to Duluth soon.
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Wilson
Jennie Sloane
Sloane
Duluth
Pope Pius X Stricken By Severe Heart Attack
August 9 Rome special to Daily Messenger reports Pope Pius X suffered a severe heart failure at the Vatican. Physicians used strenuous methods to relieve him and after prolonged efforts his condition eased temporarily. Nervous strain blamed and he was ordered to rest to prevent recurrence.
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Rome
Daily Messenger
Pius X
Vatican
Cline's Pharmacy Sells Non-Constipating Cough Cure
A pharmacy advertises a cough remedy free of constipation side effects, noting that nearly all other cures cause constipation due to ingredients like moeplates. Cline's Pharmacy is the seller.
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Cline
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Walker Street
Wyatt Williams
Day
Golden
Mr. Golden
Billy
Prof
Mayor
Ivers
Jones
Ohio and
O. B. Sloane
Pope Pius
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