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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1906

Page

4

Youth Burglary Case Highlights Long Pursuit in Glouster

A 12 year old, Joseph Douglass, burglarized Phillips jewelry store on High street taking $192 worth of jewelry. After a chase spanning Glouster to Jacksonville, he was captured, confessed, and arraigned. His father plans reform school for him and his brother William. Officer Yocum led the pursuit with Officer McKinley aiding.

Glouster Joseph Eli Douglass Phillips Joe Phillips’ Jewelry High Street Yocum Wassall Gall Here Young Joe Jacksonville McKinley Redtown Hooper Farm Officer McKinley Gormley Joe Reynolds Reform School Young Douglass Athens Mr. Douglass William Koons Worstell Hipple Coal Company Jacob C. Hipple R. A. Wilson Price Hattie May Starkey Nick Misner Lynch Delaware Henry Starkey Girls’ Industrial School Webster

Bessie Shaner Dies After Appendicitis Operation

In Glouster on December 11 the nineyearold daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Shaner died about 10 o'clock after a surgical operation for appendicitis. She leaves a mother, father and three brothers. Frieda Coultrap and Helen Dailey left for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Morgan in Columbus.

Glouster Bessie George Shaner Jas G Blower Mrs. Shaner Frieda Coultrap Helen Dailey R. D. Morgan Columbus

Strike Ends at Mine 211 Sugar Creek After Weeklong Dispute

Workers at Mine 211 on Sugar Creek end a weeklong strike following negotiations led by Rendville official Jock Moore and Sunday Creek Coal Supt D H Williams. State President William Green of Coshocton named to investigate, with an expected arrival to settle the dispute and return workers to duty.

Sugar Creek Jock” Moore Rendville William Green Coshocton Green John Moore D. H. Williams Sunday Creek Coal Company Athens

Floyd Morris Returns Home After Train Collision

Floyd Morris, injured by a B. and O. freight train several days ago, was moved from the Ohio Hotel to his home near Torch this morning. He is accompanied by his wife and brother who have cared for him since the accident.

Floyd Morris Ohio Hotel Torch Morris

Mrs Judiah Higgins Returns From Columbus Visit

Mrs. Judiah Higgins returns today from a weeks long visit with her daughters Mrs Conden and Mrs Shoemaker in Columbus.

Judiah Higgins Mrs. Conden Mrs. Shoemaker Columbus

Reverend Boden Guests of Hewitts in Washington D C

Rev. and Mrs. Boden of Washington D C are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt. Boden is the pastor of the Christian church in that city.

W. J. Boden Washington D. H J. C. Hewitt Rev. Boden The Christian Church That City

Venerable Bishop McCabe Stricken In New York Visit

Bishop Charles Cardwell McCabe former Civil War chaplain collapsed after arriving in New York City on church business. He was taken to New York Hospital where doctors reported his condition favorable for recovery, with a nephew and niece at his side. He is a Philadelphia resident and Ohio native famed for Libby Prison book and lectures.

Methodist Episcopal Church McCabe New York City New York Hospital Bishop McCabe

Divorce case opens in common pleas court

Wednesday proceedings in common pleas court feature Elizabeth Popely versus John Popely a divorce action. The couple are Hungarians living at Glouster with allegations of extreme cruelty and husband abuse.

Popely Common Pleas Elizabeth Popely John Popely Glouster

BLUE LODGE ELECTIONS OFFICERS FOR YEAR

Paramathia Lodge F and A M elected its officers for the ensuing year at a regular meeting Tuesday evening. Elected were W B Bently worshipful master D J Evans senior warden A A Atkinson junior warden W E Peters treasurer James A Palmer secretary Ben Covert senior deacon C E McNutt junior deacon W J Hastings tyler. Installation is set for the next regular meeting December 25 with a public program possible.

Paramathia Lodge F. & A. M W. B. Bently D. J. Evans A. A. Atkinson W. E. Peters James A. Palmer Ben Covert C. E. McNutt W. J. Hastings Tyler

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