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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1901

Page

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Fouts Kills Father in Self Defense in Hartleyville

Hershel Fouts shot his father Edward Fouts 52, in Hartleyville after a domestic dispute. The son claimed self defense. he surrendered, was held, released on bail, and the hearing concluded with the finding of self defense.

Hartleyville Edward Fouts Gievston Glouster Hershel Fouts Fouts Chauncey Heeshel Fouts Young Fouts A. J. Crawford L. C. Curfman Sumefser Des Antle Dover Township

Reutinger Re-Elected State Fish and Game Warden

L H Reutinger was re elected as State Fish and Game Warden and Secretary of the Ohio Fish and Game Commission at a London meeting. Salary 406 a year. He organized deputy wardens in every county and expanded the mongolian pheasant program boosting birds and eggs distributed yearly. Headquarters will move to Columbus around November 1.

L. H. Reutinger Ohia Tate Bob White Reutinger London Commission Columbus

Low Rates to Ohio Exposition by Hocking Valley

The Hocking Valley railway will offer daily sale during the Ohio Exposition from August 26 to September 7. Round trip tickets to Columbus at one and one third fare with return until September 5 and at one fare for the round trip, return three days from sale. A series of one day excursions will be run at very low rates. Watch papers for dates of these excursions. With ten new buildings the exposition over two weeks will be a major event. Ohio citizens are urged to visit.

Hocking Valley Railway Columb Ohio

Sunday Service at M. E. Church Baptism and Sermon

Next Sunday morning at the close of Sunday school the baptism will be administered to children. At 10 30 a m the pastor will preach on Children as Subject of Grace and after which children from 0 to 10 years on probation will be received in full membership. Public welcome. Ice Cream Supper at Clark's Chapel Epworth League home. Everyone invited.

M. E. Church

Fooling with a Gun Ends in Accidental Leg Wound

Lee Crow 12 accidentally shot his 9 year old brother Kay with a loaded shotgun at their Sunnyside home. They inserted a cork in the muzzle and discharged at close range, injuring the leg below the knee. The cork damage and light load left a serious wound risking permanent knee rigidity.

Lee Crow Kay Crow John Crow Sunnyside

Christian Endeavor Union to Hold Eighth Annual Convention

The Christian Endeavor Union of Athens Presbytery schedules its eighth annual convention at the Presbyterian church on August 29 and 30. Speakers include Rev. S. Kk. Hadley from Water Street Mission New York, Prof. Nelson Sauving of the Ohio C. B. Unton, Dr. Chas. B. Taylor of Mearthur, and Rev. W. Sqntrer of Nelsonville. Pastors Christian workers and others are invited. G. H. L. Beeman is president.

Astravitte Christian Endeavor Union of Athens Presbytery Presbyterian Church S. Kk. Hadley Water Street Mission New York Nelson Sauving Ohio C. B. Unton Chas. B. Taylor Mearthur W.L. Sqntrer Nelsonville Christian Workers G. H. L. Beeman

Teachers Elected by Athens Township Board of Education

At the Monday meeting the Athens township board of education selected teachers Miss Lulu Clendenin district No. 1 Miss Mabel G. Sidders district No. 5 Miss Jennie Roblinson district No. 9 Miss Maude Crossep district No. 10 and Miss Blace Craggan district No. MU. The board allowed 770 to Hudson School Furniture Co. for desks in districts IR and Js. D A Bardin secured the coal contract.

Athens Township Board of Education Lulu Clendenin Mabel G. Sidders Jennie Roblinson Maude Crossep Blace Craggan Hudson School Furniture Co Deaks D. A. Bardin

Kinney Guthrie Wed in Glouster Baptist Church

Jas A Kinney a parlor car conductor on the Hocking Valley and Miss Limle Guthrie daughter of Henry Guthrie were married in the Baptist church Monday morning by Rev Hart Glouster. Friends witnessed the ceremony. The couple left on the noon train for Toledo and plan to visit the Buffalo exposition before returning.

Kinney-Guthrie Jas. A. Kinney Hocking Valley Limle Guthrie Henry Guthrie Io the Baptist Church Hart Glouster Mirs. Kinney Toledo Buffalo

Death of Leopold Friday in Munich Streetcar Crash

News arrives of Leopold Friday’s death in a Munich streetcar accident during a European tour with Mrs Friday. Local connections with D Zenner & Co. render him a well known figure. body repatriation details await further letters. A Munich newspaper translated note reports an American merchant struck by a motor wagon nearby.

Leopold Friday Munich Germany Europe Friday D. Zenner & Co Alrevt

Burton Hound Over Murder Charge in Coolville

Horace Dewey death case in Coolville sees Burton Hound Bur tons hearing before Mayor Rose. Prosecutor E D Sayre leads state. I Mr Foster defense. Six or more witnesses testified. evidence aligns with last week’s report. Burton bound over to court without bail for first degree murder with 71 day jail stay until grand jury meets November 11.

Eomn M. Burton Horace Dewey Coolville Rose E. D. Sayre

Hobo Murder on B and O S W Near Athens

A colored hobo found dead by the coal tipple along the B and O S W near Athens yesterday noon. He was about 40 years old, carried Benny Craft of Indianapolis papers, and postmortem found a bullet wound in the left shoulder blade through the heart. The body was discovered by train men after a No 2 passenger train passed. He was buried yesterday afternoon.

Annual School Examiners Report Details Certificates

Supt. F. S. Coaltrap reports 6,000 applications for certificates, 276 distinct applicants, 219 certificates granted. Of these 95 men and 151 women received credentials. Certificates issued include 3 for five years, 19 for three years, 51 for three years, and 153 for one year.

F.S. Coaltrap County Board of School Examiners

Teachers Institute closes with large turnout and resolutions

The Athens county teachers institute concluded after two weeks with 217 attendees. Dr. Chubb and Dr. Denney spoke on Shakespeare as a moral teacher. Officers and union leaders were elected, and resolutions thanked officers, instructors, and Ohio University for facilities while urging more exam time after January 2002. A long list of attending teachers by town is named. Minnie Slaughter and H O Townsend wed at a home ceremony.

Athens County Teachers’ Institute Byron W. King W. FE. Chubb Ohio University Denney Ohio State University Chubb Shakespere A. H H. Dixon Marvin Miller Mabel Wilson Edna Mason Teaders’ Union C. H., Dumaree C. Hi. Cline Ida Maxwell J. F. Henderson Albert Weatherbee Teachers’ Union I. G. Bean Mary A. Lewis Athens County C. H. Dummarec Alary P. Snow Minnie Slaughter H. O. Townsend William Slauchter T. L. Lowe Hilliards Franklin County

Local advertiser touts three line ads for customers

In a letter to the editor, Rev. J. R. Conner of southern Ohio extols the Messenger and Herald as a top advertising medium. He reports thirty buyers driven by a three line ad after earlier attempts. He notes post office box anonymity caused delays but praises overall results.

Messenger and Herald Messenger Herato Tomer Secarcely Ohio Heraed J. R. Conner

Free Mail Delivery Planned in Athens Ohio

Athens aims to begin free mail delivery by October with two carriers and multiple collection boxes around town. An ordinance will require house numbering and a road division along Main Street with deliveries twice daily and church examinations for carriers. The plan targets Athens population 1,060 as the smallest Ohio town with free delivery.

Athens Oldhelds Gist Post Ofice Department Washington Main Street Hotel Berry College Union President Street Congress and Carpenter Streets Lancaster and Fremont Streets Campwool Dean Avenue Cemetery Street State and Lancaster Street Weat Union Street Cemetery Hospital Avenue Slaughtertown Vine Street Union and Mulberry Mill and College Street State Street Morris Avenue Bor Witte Hudson Fis Ohio

Reunion of Ohio volunteers set for Logan in September

The thirteenth annual reunion of the 1sth regiment Ohio volunteer Infantry will be held at Logan on September 19 and 20. Arrangements have been completed to royally entertain visiting comrades. Colonel Given, General C H Grosvenor and other prominent speakers will attend. All comrades entertained free. Catarrh cure ads insert random health claims with no clear relation to reunion.

1Sth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry Logan Given C. H. Grosvenor

Iron Fence for Sale With Gates and Posts

Eighty feet of iron fence in good condition for a base price. Includes one double gate, one single gate, two limestone posts and a stone foundation. Great bargain. Call this office for particulars.

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Ohio Exposition Clark's Chapel Epworth League Fiore C. E. Convention L. Friday Keasey Jal Sherman Keasey Coustica Emma Baxster Henry Logan Emma Baxter Baxter Sirlis N. W. Baker Heasey Burton Hound Teachers’ Institute Denny Chesh Verna Miller Lada Sheldon the Michael Maude Walker Ella Osborne Antoinette Clendenin Mate Garber Estella Hobson Minnie F. Dean A. G. Elder Dollie Hooper W. A. Thomas Clara Weiher Maud 3. Crossen Myrtle Sliders Mabel Sliders Jessie Weiss Jennie Nelson M. A. Johnson E. A. Theophilus Br. LeFavor Lillian Crossman Nellie Alderman Jennie Reese Cora Biddison Minnie Duncan Jennie Theophilus Bessie F. Curfman Anna P. Williams J. L. Kelley Burr Oak Dora B. Latta Nelsonrie Aaron Grady Oris Howe Garden M. E. Dinsmoor Anna Dinsmoor Eliza Beaur Guy Dinsmoor J. A. Guthrie Anthony E. A. Moore O. M. Cook Trimble Lydia Wells Blanete Boudinot Rose Hart Bessie Duncan Anna Kittie Belle Braddock Lenon Mason Etta Hansberry Edna Daugherty S. M. Johnson Blaine Johnson Hollister Della Clarke Flora Meigs County E. W. O’brien Marshfield Vesta E. Pierce S. EF. Robinett Esta Mayhugh Ora Davis Dora Davis Judson O. Seamza C. FE Ruth BP. Hartley Grace Reeder Mathew Christman Jacksonville G. A. Carbaugh Canaanville Mary Watkins Amesville Marvey Shaw Hull J. GB. Christman Bishopville Lenora Falls Armadale Augusta Goddard Stewart J. E. Busch A. L. Robbins Glen Ebon Margaret Black Torch C. G. Dye Plantarilie B. E. Armstrong Alfred Harvey A. Parsons Chase Rudolph Byers Zelds Mantle Hanning Ada Biddle Genevieve Priddle Carrie Hixon Hixon Emer Iixon Townsend Slaughter Bellevue Bridgeport Bryan Canal Dover Lisbon Jackson Peters Eaton Endee Crestline Martins Ferry Miambisburg Napoleon Ubrichsville Wellsville Hall F. J. Cheney and Co F J. Cheney & CO Idc Baroara Care Messenger and Herald
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