Canaan Coal Co to Sink Shaft on 5000 Acres Near Athens
Messrs. Jones and Brown of Jackson announce a large scale coal venture The Canaan Coal Co owning 5000 acres of mineral land will sink a 450 foot shaft near Detroit east of Canaanville. Groundbreaking planned for September with 20 to 30 miners, $200000 investment, and a future interurban link to Athens. The operation aims to boost Athens population and regional coal output.
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Messrs. Jones & Brown
Canaan
Athens More and More
Jackson
Detroit
Canaanville
Messenger
John O. Hill
Canaan Coal Co
E. D. Harper
Guysville
Canaan Company
Athens
Sunday Creek
Death of Mrs Mabel Fisher Miller in Morgantown NC
Mr and Mrs John Fisher of Fisher learn with sorrow of their daughter Mrs Mabel Fisher Miller dying at her Morgantown home at 12 45 after weeks of pneumonia. The couple cherished notes by telegraph and Mrs Miller noted as a beloved mute with her husband, who was likewise afflicted. They wed at Lumberland Church years ago and leave three children who are not afflicted.
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John Fisher
Fisher
Mabel Fisher Miller
Morgantown
N. C
Mexican Soldier Buried in Athens County
John Lyons age argues last week near New England died of dropsy and kidney trouble at his home. Funeral in Athens church with Rev. Hopkins officiating and interment at the old cemetery. Civil War and Mexican War veteran sole survivor in Athens County aside from A H Carnes. Lyons notable for horse trading with circus interests. Golden Post G A R formed escort after funeral procession reached town.
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John Lyons
Athens
New England
Old Cemetery
Rev. Hopkins
Lyons
Athens County
A. H. Carnes
Nelsonville
Golden Post G. A. R
Rural Carriers Meet Elects Offiers in Athens County
The Athens county Rural Mail Carriers association met in the mayor's office Sunday afternoon with 13 carriers present. Officers elected were William Barnes of Nelsonville president J A Humphrey of Coolville secretary and W Wible of Albany treasurer Delegates to the state convention were W B Bridges of Coolville and R O Brickles of Athena A homely adage follows advising husbands to kiss and caress their wives even if done solo.
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Athens County Rural Mail Carriers Association
William Barnes
Nelsonville
J. A. Humphrey
Coolville
W. ©. Wible
Albany
W. B. Bridges
R. O. Brickles
Athena
Skeletons Unearthed Near Earth's Mill Burial Grounds
While grading the road east of Earth's mill bones were plowed up and a skeleton partly buried in a sitting posture was uncovered. The remains, larger than typical, suggest they are from the region's noble red men, implying an ancient burial ground in the pasture and no prior memory of a formal grave site.
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Earth’s Mill
Birthday Surprise for Commissioner Hill at Home
About fifty neighbors gathered at Commissioner 8. B. Hills Long Ran farm south of town Friday to surprise him for his 47th birthday. He returned to a yard lined with vehicles and a well laden dinner. gifts included an upholstered rocker.
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B. Hill
Mr. Hill
Prairie Wolves Sent Here By South Dakota Carrier
Two young prairie wolves arrived at the express office on Friday attracting attention. They were consigned to Elmer Angell and sent from South Dakota by former Athens countian Hate Patterson. Angell operates a Reynard kennel at his Lodi farm and plans crossbreeding foxes and wolves to create a fast hardy animal for thrilling fox hunts.
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Elmer Angell
South Dakota
Athens
M A Wingett Dies at 77 in Ross County Funeral Set
M A Wingett aged 77 died Sunday at the home of a son near Chillicothe after living with his son Marion Wingett near Albany. His remains were brought to the station Monday and taken to Cumberland church for burial. Rev Moore officiated. He suffered rheumatism for years.
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M. A. Wingett
Marion Wingett
Albany
Chillicothe
Cumberland Church
Rev Moore
Athens Giants Dominate Hocking With 10–0 Victory
The Sunday game at Hocking featured the Athens Giants defeating the former team 10 to 0 in a one sided affair. Wade pitched in his usual good form as the Giants overwhelmed Hocking.
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Hocking
Athens Giants
Wade
School Board Names Teachers for Sub-Districts at Hocking
The Athens township school board met Saturday and elected teachers for sub-districts 12 3 8 and 1 for the new school at Hocking. Individuals named include Mr Williams J T Niggemeyer Miss Bessie Staneart Miss Fay Wingett and J H Robinson.
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Athens Township
Mr. Williams
J. T. Niggemeyer
Bessie Staneart
Fay Wingett
J. H. Robinson
Hocking
Building Improvements Flourish in Athens Ohio
Athens leads southern Ohio in building activity with sixty plus new houses this summer. Builders like J P Campbell and J P Woods push multistory and elegant homes as demand for living space rises. several projects on State Elmwood and College streets progress toward occupancy, with many residences under roof or foundation ready.
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J. P. Campbell
Court
State Streets
Nicholson buys Highland Park lot and sells Franklin Ave property
W. H. Nicholson sold his Franklin Avenue property to Mrs. Catherine Hill of Canaan Ink. and purchased another lot from McKinstry and Parker on the same street in Highland Park Addition where he will immediately begin constructing a good residence.
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W. H. Nicholson
Franklin Ave
Catherine Hill
Canaan Inp
McKinstry & Parker
Highland Park Addition
Ath ens County W. C. T. U. Convention Opens
The Ath ens County W. C. T. U. holds its annual convention at the Athens M E church on Tuesday August 29 starting 9 80. Delegates from Amesville Nelsonville and Glouster attend and a full program is planned. Mrs Helen S Burns presents a department drill at 7 p m. All white ribboners urged to dedicate the day to the work and learn what the W C T U is doing.
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Athens County
Athens M. E
Amesville
Nelsonville
Glouster
Helen
Burns
Kinney Newman Nuptials at Jerseyville M E Church
A pretty wedding united Miss Blanche Newman and Eldon Kenney at Jerseyville M E Church Wednesday evening. Rev B Longman officiated as about 50 guests attended a reception at the Newman home. The couple then left for a southern visit.
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M. FE
Jerseyville
Blanche Newman
A. K. Newman
Eldon Kenney
Webster Kenney
Pleasanton
B. Long
Mrs H J Herrold Died of Blood Poisoning at Cedar Grove
Mrs H J Herrold wife of Herbert Herrold agent of the K and M at Cedar Grove W Va died August 18 from blood poisoning and was brought here for burial Saturday. The funeral from T J Herrold's residence on West Dean Avenue Sunday at 2 o clock conducted by Rev W L Slutz. Interment in the new cemetery.
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H. J. Herrold
Herbert Herrold
Cedar Grove
W. Va
T. J. Herrold
West Dean Avenue
W. L. Slutz
New Cemetery
Opera House Orchestra Members Named for Season
The opera house orchestra will supply music for the upcoming theatrical season with members including Herbert Thompson on piano H Thompson on cornet Young on violin Laverty on violin Grim on clarinet E R Lash Jr on horn Armstrong on trombone Feuzel on traps.
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Opera House
Herbert Thompson
H. Thompson
Young
Laverty
Grim
E. R. Lash Jr
Armstrong
Feuzel
Officers Elected at Athens County Teachers Institute
Officers elected for the Athens county teachers institute include J. E. Bailey as president Mrs Stella Danlavey secretary and executive committee Alvin Dille M. M. Bryson and Geo H Lowden. Prof Coultrap was elected county secretary of the O T R O for the sixth year.
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Athens County Teachers Institute
J. E. Bailey
Stella Danlavey
Alvin Dille
M. M. Bryson
Geo. H. Lowden
Coultrap
Reward Raised to 700 for Chester Davis Murder
Frank Davis and two brothers near Stewart pledge to boost the reward for Chester Davis murder to 700 dollars. They informed Prosecutor I M Foster that the commissioners, prosecutor and sheriff will add 300 dollars more to the original reward.
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Frank Davis
Near Stewart
I. M. Foster
Chester Davis
The New Brewery Rises in Nelsonville
The Hocking Valley Brewery in Nelsonville is rapidly taking shape with brickwork finished, roof on, and machinery being installed. It is expected to begin beer production within about sixty days.
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Hocking Valley
Nelsonville News
A Novel Obituary From Michigan Editor
A Michigan editor airs a blunt obituary of a well known citizen who died at 56 6 13, describing him as a wild pirate with a whiskey mouth and a restless love of mischief. He arrived in the night with another man's wife, joined the church, owed the paper and a meat bill, prayed loudly, died singing a hymn, and was buried in an asbestos casket as hoot owls circle the tomb.
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Michigan
Jesus
Miner John Powell Killed by Slate Fall at Palmer Mine
Glouster, Aug 21 John Powell 28 a miner was instantly killed by a slate fall in his room at Palmer's mine Friday afternoon after a powder shot. His partner Bob Berkins escaped with minor injuries. Powell suffered multiple broken bones and a broken rib pierced his heart. Funeral held Sunday. Rev Morgan preached with Rev Davis notes in Welsh. Burial at Village cemetery attended by out of town visitors.
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Glouster
John Powell
Palmer
Bob Berkins
Solomon Drew
Powell
No. 6
Morgan
Davis
Edwin Williams
Shawnee
Regulating Ordinances Against Fire Dangers Considered
Officers review general ordinances regulating fire hazards in 196 towns with 1000 plus population. Prohibition of unprotected lights in rooms with flammable materials and near wooden walls is urged to prevent stable fires. Emphasizes stable losses in Ohio and cites Chicago fire as example of lamp accidents and careless illumination.
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Ohio
Chicago
Way to Get There and Hold On
An editorial urging steady persistence over reckless rush to success. It argues nine followers succeed by hanging on to the tail rather than charging upfront, suggesting secure progress beats hastened, risky ascent. The piece counsels young men to stay with what they have, rather than abandon a steady path.
Thomas Elected Vice-President Of Northern Fuel and New England
Thomas, former general superintendent of the Continental Coal company after its absorption by Sunday Creek, has been elected vice-president of the Northern Fuel and the New England coal company. He will oversee the mines in Athens and Perry counties and is regarded as a leading figure among practical coal men with strong miner influence. President Doty secured his appointment after learning he was available.
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Thomas
Continental Coal Company
Sunday Creek Company
Northern Fuel
New England Coal Company
Athens
Perry
Doty
Northren
New England
Mr. Thomas
Liberty
No man ashamed to push a baby carriage should meddle in marriage
A pointed critique argues against men who avoid parental responsibility interfering in couples' decisions. The line condemns insecurities that deter involvement in family life.
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Canaan Coal Company
Rural Carriers’ Meeting
Prairie Wolves
Ross County
J. P. Wood
East State Street
Sheriff Murphy
East State
East End
John C. Hewit
Elmwood Place
W. ©. Hudson
Maplewood Place
G. Sidders
Marshfield
Hudson
M. T. Ellils
E. ©. Woodworth
South College
E. P. Kircher & Co
Law
Messenger & Herald
Jewett & Wood
First National Bank
Athens National Bank
Elks
College Street
Ella Moore
Hall Foster Jr
West Union
George Parker
Jennings Lot
East Union
Scott
Poplar Avenue
C. F. Hummel
Campbell Addition
J. H. McKinney
Hudson Addition
Chas. Cornwells
State Near
College
G. E. Knowlton
Lincoln Avenue
L. A. Koons
Franklin Avenue
Otis Wright
High Street
F. Marion Koons
W. M. Kurtz
Congress Street
Mr. Kinsel
W. C. T. U. Convention
Kinney
Newman
Mrs. Kenney
Lfe
Costa
Hy D. Davis
Gladden’s
West
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