Two More Mines Lose 10 Athens
W. K. Fields of the New Pittsburg Coal Company and other company officials visited Athens to locate two new mine shafts. One shaft to be near the Hocking Valley tracks across from the northwest corner of Athens, the other south of the Johnson mine at Hocking and west of Armitage. Timing unclear, but slated for the near future, with prospects of an electric line enhancing Athens progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Fields
New Pittsburg Coal Company
Ohio
Pittsburg
Athens
Corporation of Athens
Hocking
Johnson
Armitage
Hamden School Board Sets Teacher Elections and Textbook Changes
The Hamden school board met Monday with five members present. They elected teachers to fill resignations and accepted Mrs Russell's resignation. New grammar grade hire Lula Clendenin from Albany joins Hamden. E Bird of Zanesville and Morse of Ashtabula fill high school vacancies. German added to high school courses. Board adjourned to meet August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Winger
Lula Clendenin
Albany
Hamden
E. Bird
Zanesville
Morse
Ashtabula
Coultrap
Alexander Township
Edward C. van Leyen
Detroit
Suit seeks recovery of $876000 in securities from Catholic University
In Washington a suit in the District of Columbia supreme court seeks to compel the Catholic University of America to relinquish $876 168 in securities allegedly given by the late Thomas Wag gaman before his bankruptcy. Plaintiffs claim Wag gaman allowed university attorneys to select securities to cover his debt instead of preserving them for all creditors and request a receiver to take possession of the securities or realized assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waggaman
Washington
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Catholic University of America
Thomas BE. Waggaman
Thomas I. Steale
Catholic University
Explosion in Susquehanna coal mine injures seven
An August 7 gas explosion at the old No 1 shaft of Nanticoke operated by Susquehanna Coal Co injures six men and a boy. Four are not expected to recover. A miner with a naked lamp touched a gas feeder while blasting. About 100 men were in the main skipway. several were knocked down by the blast but only those seven are reported hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Nanticoke
Sus Wehanna Coal Company
Nelsonville Improvement Association Committee Meeting Report
The Nelsonville Improvement Association met in the Council Chamber chaired by Mrs S N Poston. Treasurer's reports were accepted and new members were added: four in the fourth ward five in the third ward and two in the second ward. W H Hatch offered proceeds from one night's entertainment for the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonvile Improvement Association
Council Chamber
S. N. Poston
W. H. Hatch
Improvement Association
Six arrests in coal train ride gang at Nelsonville
Chief Warner reports six youths from Nelsonville arrested for riding a coal train to Logan and causing a disturbance. Each fined one dollar plus costs, total fines ranging 5.65 to 8.40, with warrants issued for about fourteen more to be apprehended soon. Mayor Sharp warned harsher penalties on repeat offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Chief Warner
Logan
Walter Primrose
Fred Deputy
Carey Socie
Harrison Hillyer
Walter Higgins
Ned Reynolds
Sharp
Teachers Institute August 20 to 24 at Athens
The Athens county school examiners board will meet Thursday to compare Saturday’s tests. Nelsonville teachers are to attend the county teachers Institute in Athens from August 20 to 24. Instruction by Dr. T. S. Lowden and Prof. Humphreys. Music by Miss Maud Anderson of Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens County School Examiners
County Teachers’ Institute
Athens
T. S. Lowden
Humphreys
Maud Anderson
Mt Zion Baptist Church Progress on Carpenter and Congress corner
Work on the Mt Zion Baptist church at Carpenter and Congress streets advances rapidly. The congregation expects completion within a couple of months with frescoing nearing, a first class furnace, cement walks, grading, and planned art windows. The building is praised as an elegant addition to the city and a source of pride for citizens and congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Carpenter and
Congress Streets
Athens Council Paves Streets Aiming for September Start
The Athens City Council approves multiple street paving ordinances to advance Cemetery and State streets, Congress Street, Lancaster Street, Mulberry Street, West State Street, and Franklin Avenue. Bonds issued to cover most costs, city pays minor intersections. bids to be advertised, work set to begin around September 15.
Disturbance at Fulton’s Corner Ends in Escape
A intoxicated man created a scene at Fulton’s Corner about nine o’clock Thursday evening using profane language and drunken actions. Mrs. Susan Weidman alerted Marshal Finsterwald, who arrived quickly, but the man fled down Mill Street before arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton’s Corner
Susan Weidman
Marshal Finsterwald
Mill Street
Tien
Lena Koons Hosts Evening For Ruth McKinstry Guests
The Koons home on Franklin Avenue hosted a social evening in honor of Ruth McKinstry of Columbus. Decor featured smilax and flowers while games and music entertained guests including many local friends. Out of town attendees came from Albany Nelsonville West Point Chicago and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Koons
Franklin Avenue
Lena
Ruth McKinstry
Columbus
Belle Schioss
Walsh
McLean
Driggs
Heminger
Woodworth
Baker
Finsterwald
Junod
Carpenter
Lynch
Lee
Putnam
Casley
Copeland
Roach
Henry
Newton
Cable
Koons
Alexander
Miller
Hooper
Cornell
Martin
Schloss
Sherman
Rose
Studer
Adams
Bingman
Raw
Kenny
Heff
Kirkendall
Parker
Scott
Mattie Dailey
Eva Morris
Maud Carpenter
Albany
Myra Chapman
Orlie Rider
Nelsonville
Grover Cullums
West Point
Rose Schloss
Chicago
Miss Lottridge
Miss McKinstry
Paving Planned on Cemetery Street Section
The city prepares to pave Cemetery Street between Union Street and B. and O. S. W. tracks. The Athens Cemetery Association lands are valued at ten dollars per front foot. The city clerk will advertise bids on all seven streets and bids will be let once legal steps are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Street
Union Street
Athens Cemetery Association
Mrs G W Partlow Returns From Visit
Mrs G W Partlow and a little grandson of McArthur returned home after several days visit with Mr and Mrs Partlow of North Court street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Partlow
McArthur
Mrs. Partlow
North Court Street
Three Die? No Three Injured In East Bound Train Collision
Engineer Mourne and four other crew members were seriously hurt in a head on crash near Canaanville at 5 36 Saturday morning. Mourne of Athens suffered a scalp wound and loss of blood but is expected to recover. Conductor Ford of Chillicothe broke his right arm. Fireman Harry of Chillicothe and brakeman Cain of Chillicothe also injured. The wreck was caused by the work train crew failing to obtain correct orders. The east bound engine and caboose were smashed and the freight engine was derailed. Track clearance expected by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaanville
Mourne
Patrick Mourne
Athens
West State Street
McDougall
J. B. Ford
Chillicothe
Robert Harry
S. W. Cain
Coolville
College Campus Selected for Labor Day Events
The miners and citizens committee on Labor Day arrangements met on August 4 and approved using the college campus in Athens for speeches. Invitations to John Mitchell General Grosvenor Joseph Richards William Green and Judge Wright were extended with strong indication they will attend. Transportation plans include excursions and special trains on all roads entering Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners’ and Citizens’ Committee
Joseph Richards
Glouster
John Mitchell
General Grosvenor
William Green
Judge Wright
Athens
Annual Athens County Teachers Institute session announced
The Athens County Teachers Institute schedules its annual session for the week of August 24 to 30 in Athens. Instructors include Dr. T. B. Lowden on Science of Education and Prof. B. P. Humphrey on History, with M. M. Bryson serving as Chairman of the Executive Committee. Subscription details for the daily in town follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Teachers’ Institute
Athens
T. 8. Lowden
P. Humphrey
M. M. Bryson
Wickly
Murray City Miner Drowns in Reservoir
Edward Cline a 22 year old miner from Murray City disappeared after going to the reservoir for a swim with his two dogs. His clothing lay on the bank and his body was recovered from the water later that evening. He was unmarried and lived with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Edward Cline
Murray City
Cline
Woman fears wrinkles then seeks relief with tea
A patient worries about wrinkles until they appear and fret over them. The ad claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cures this by leaving the user bright and smiling. Priced at 35 cents, available as tea or tablets at Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Tableta Cline
Mayor Enforces 1886 Building Ordinance
Mayor Day halted new wooden sheds near Washington street and vowed to file affidavits against owners. The rule bans wooden structures within thirty five feet of main squares and has been neglected until now. Day calls the rear sheds a public nuisance and safety menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Day
Alderman-Warren
Washington Street
Summer Diarrhoea In Children
During hot weather the first loose bowel movement in a child needs immediate care to prevent serious illness. A few doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil can cleanse the system. Reverend M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses its value for summer disorders in children. Sold by W H McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Stockland
M. E
Little Falls
Minn
W. H. McKee
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Justice of the Peace
A. B. Donnally of Pomeroy lauds Doan's Kidney Pills for curing back pain and restoring kidney function, first praised in 1902 03. He reports no recurrence and urges others to use the reliable remedy, priced 50 cents, sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
A. B. Donmally
Justice of the Peace
City Hall
Front Street
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Omir Meal La Rative Cough Syrup Case
A confusing OCR fragment mentions a cough syrup and a laxative product with unclear branding. The readable bits reference product names and possible household uses, but no clear event, date, or entities to confirm a reportable item.
Improv ing Club Sewing Circle Meets in Nelsonville
The Improving Club Sewing Circle, a group of young girls, met last week with Misses Beneva and Leah Reynold on Meyers street. Attendees included Florence Bort Hazel Shaffer Helen Powell Mary Powell Rutie Miskell Charline Garner Catherine Spencer Margaret Spencer Clara Pritchard Hyla Vorhees Florence Parka Frances Benette Vernon Shellhamer Virginia Coleman Blanche Linton and Margaret Rosser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Improving Club
Beneva
Leah Reynold
Meyers Street
Florence Bort
Hazel Shaffer
Helen
Mary Powell
Rutie Miskell
Charline Garner
Catherine
Margaret Spencer
Clara Pritchard
Hyla Vorhees
Florence Parka
Francis Benette
Vernon Shellhamer
Verginia Coleman
Blanche Linton
Margaret Rosser
Mrs Catharine Williams Died at Athens Hospital
Mrs Catharine Williams wife of Rev Williams of the colored church of Lancaster died at Athens State Hospital Monday afternoon at 2 oclock from pneumonia. The body prepared by Taylor Shaw was shipped to Lancaster for funeral. She had been confined only three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Athens State Hospital
Taylor & Shaw
Williams
Eviction Rule Converts to Short Notice in State
A local notice speaks to eviction rules and the procurement of Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar syrup without opiates. The text references the state's stance on five days’ notice and mentions selling the product by a seller unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy's
Cline
Runaway Girls Detained In Murray City
Nelsonville August 8 Chief Warner detained Lizzie Bevens about 16 and Lizzie Lamberson 25 at the railroad station as they headed for Cedar Point to have a good time. Bevens had left home after a reprimand and rented with a neighbor. Lamberson accompanied her friend in a bid for employment. The Bevens mother intervened and the daughter was detained. Lamberson returned home with her companion’s father arriving later to take her back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William Bevens
Murray City
Warner
Lizzie Bevens
Lizzie Lamberson
Cedar Point
Bevens
Mert Stahl
Miss Lamberson
Miss Bevens
Mr. Bevens
Murray
No Need for a Doctor When Chamberlains Remedy Is Near
Advice urges using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for sudden colic and diarrhoea attacks. Claims quick relief before a physician arrives and notes the remedy never fails in severe cases. Sold by W. H. McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dusness
Copeland, Sayre
McDugall
Worstell
Teachers’ Institute
New Mount Zion Baptist Church
Council
Golden
State Street
Cemetery Stret
Hocking Valley
Congress Street
Congress
Woodward Avenue
Lancaster Street
Dean Avenue
Mulberry Street
Court Street
High Street
D. A. R. McKinstry
Carpenter Street
Miss Koons
John Mourne
Castoria
Enty
Athenee
Omir
Pabst Blue Ribbon
R. M. Laird & CO
North Court St
Pabst Blue
Sewing Circle
Mrs. Catharine Williams
Rev. Williams of
The
Colored Church
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