Early Morning Barn Fire Destroys Martin Dairy Herd and Graineries
Fire swept through C. J. Martins dairy farm east of town early Saturday destroying the northern barn with cows, the adjacent barn, granary of 800 bushels of corn, and dairy house. Loss around 3500 with 2500 insured. Otto Barth fertilizer house burned as well. Frank Vanney and Martin tried to save stock but no animals survived except a few hogs and horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Martin
Barth
Frank Vanney
Mr. Martin
Vanney
Otto Barth
Martin
J. Martin
Peter Martin
U T R C Athens Township Meeting Noting Teachers
At the UT RC for Athens township meeting on December 10 teachers present include Winnie Higgins Mary Williams H Damaree Amy Weiher Zelia Foster Margaret Davis Jane Ryan Henry Hatch F B Coultrap Frank Simms Elsie Draggan Lizzie Cochran Mary Biddle Nellie Alderman Helen Townsend Jennie Williams Esther Treadley Mrs Mattie Hatch J B Christman Mrs Ella Osborne Blanche Phillips Verna Miller Alice Baker Prof H R Wilson Margaret Dilts Lora Wiley Joanna Goodrica Lucy Cramuer Mildred Alderman Myrtle Sidders The next meeting will be the second Saturday in January Prof Wilson led the meeting last Saturday and will lead the next meeting Leaders may travel far to hear Prof Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Township
Winnie Higgins
Mary Williams
H. Damaree
Amy Weiher
Zelia Foster
Margaret Davis
Jane Ryan
Henry Hatch
Coultrap
Frank Simms
Elsie Draggan
Lizzie Cochran
Mary Biddle
Nellie Alderman
Helen Townsend
Jennie Williams
Esther Treadley
Mattie Hatch
J. B. Christman
Ella Osborne
Prof. Wilson
Deaths at the State Hospital Reach Two Local Families
John N. Jones aged 70 died at the state hospital Sunday from cerebral hemorrhages. He had long been a prominent Jackson resident. Mary Curry wife of F M Curry of Somerset died Sunday at the state hospital from exhaustion. Both bodies were prepared for burial and sent to their respective homes on Monday. Cigars in tins 20s and 50s advertised at Cline's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Jones
State Hospital
Jackson
Mary Curry
F. M. Curry
Somerset
Glouster Electric Plant Faces Council Rejection
Glouster city officials refuse to accept the municipal light plant from the installing company after repeated outages. Over the past two weeks lights operated briefly, then off for the night with some evenings entirely dark. The company cites boiler and steam pipe temperature issues causing joint failures, including a serious injury to Columbus engineer John S. Morris. Company workers added several new lights to address prior oversights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Municipal Electric
John 8. Morris
Columbus
Former Athenian Passes Away
W. A. Johnson of Cincinnati formerly of Athens died Saturday at his Cincinnati home of phthisis at age 45. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Mary K. Johnson of Franklin Street. The body returned to Athens with Mrs. Edna Wolf of Cincinnati. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday at two o clock with Dr. King delivering the funeral address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Johnson
Cincinnati
Athens
Mary K. Johnson
Franklin Street
Edna Wolf
Presbyterian Church
Dr. King
Passing of a Good Man Cyrus Rose
Cyrus Rose a saddler and harness maker of fifty years in Athens Ohio died after weeks of illness at his son in law W B Lawrences home. He was a respected Methodist and local preacher known for charity and uplifting influence. Born February 4 1831 in Waterloo New York he moved to Ohio as a child and established his Court Street shop in 1854. He married Cornelia Reed in 1858. four of six children survive Edward T Frances O and Mrs John Snow. Funeral services were held at 1:30 PM on the day after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Rose
W. B. Lawrence
Methodist Church
Mr. Rose
Waterloo
N. Y
Ohio
Marietta
Charles Chambers & Co
Harmar Academy
Wesleyan University
Delaware
Harmar
Athens
E. P. Jewett
Court Street
Cornelia 8. Reed
Reedsville
Meigs County
Spirit World
Edward T
W. B. Lawreence
Frank O
Athena
John Snow
Chicago
First Coal Over Tipple at Continental Mine 209
Friday the Continental Coal Company lit the tipple at mine No. 209 on the Coulson property Sugar Creek near Athens. Plans show two more shafts, a 1,000,000 ton annual output, and a 1,500 worker operation across five mines with centralized power near Sugar Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Mine No
Sam Coulson
Sugar Creek
Athens
Continental Coal Company
Amesville
Chauncey
Coulson
Ohio
Mill Run
Hocking Valley Oil Company
Sugar Oreek
Athens and Chauncey Road
F. L. Janod
Continental
Hocking Valley
Leather goods at Geo. R. Walker's shop listed
Readable items include pocket bill books cigar cases ladies hand bags and music rolls offered at Geo. R. Walker's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Walker's
Puteam's Art Line Presents Pastels and Etchings
An exhibition featuring a fine line of pictures including pastels etchings and other works by Puteam showcases in a local gallery. The collection emphasizes delicate tone color and skillful line work reflecting varied techniques.
Youth Coasting Dispute Resolved by Mayor Hearing
Police court records detail two 16 year olds, George Graham and Robert Stader, arguing over snow on a coast, leading to a mayoral hearing. Stader urged Graham to the mayor, both admitted guilt, and each was fined 1 dollar plus costs totaling 3.05 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Finsterwald
George Graham
Robert Stader
Stader
Logan
Stoder
Graham
Young Stader
Studer
Blue Lodge Elects Officers for Paramathia No 25
Paramathia Lodge No 25 F and A M elected officers Tuesday night with Has M Copeland as worshipful master, H David Thompson as senior warden, B O Higley as junior warden, B Bentley as senior deacon, Wilbur Scoy as junior deacon, Carl Fuller as treasurer, J A Palmer as secretary, and Will J Hastings as Tyler. Foreign and domestic hand painted china noted at Potnam's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramathia Lodge
Has. M. Copeland
David Thompson
B. O. Higley
B. Bentley
Wilbur Scoy
Carl Fuller
J. A. Palmer
Will J. Hastings
Tyler
Kinneer-McClure Nuptials at Ohio Hotel
William Kinneer and Miss Amanda McClure of Bachtel wed yesterday morning at the Ohio Hotel. Dr. W. L. Stutz of the Methodist church officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kinneer
Amanda McClure
Bachtel
Ohio Hotel
W. L. Stutz
The
Methodist Church
Oil Boom at Angel Ridge Promises New Prosperity
Excitement rises as oil men flood Angel Ridge leasing land and preparing to drill. A five year old dry hole now supplies crude to the region, and machines push toward the Cow Ran sand as locals anticipate a winter test that could transform the area into a prosperous epoch rivaling New York’s Wall Street.
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Angel Ridge
Old Angel Ridge
Wall Street
New York
Pocohontas Election At Mohawk Council Meeting
At a regular meeting Wednesday night Mohawk Council No 66 D of P elected officers for the ensuing term. Mae Jordan Prophetess Rinda Davis Pocohontas Lenna Jordan Wenona Harry Bobo Powhatan Bertha Bobo K of R Lydia Fenzel K of Wampum James Barton representative to great council Tom E Davis alternate.
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Mohawk Council No. 66
D. of P
Mae Jordan
Rinda Davis
Pocohontas
Lenna Jordan
Wenona
Harry Bobo
Powhatan
Bertha Bobo
Lydia Fenzel
Wampum
James Barton
Great Council
Tom E. Davis
General Store Fire Destroys Ellis & Co. in Racine
A large general store owned by W. A. Ellis & Co. burned down early today in Racine. Firefighters saved little, and insurance from O. B. Murphey & Son’s Athens agency covered only part of the loss.
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Racine
W. A. Ellis & Co
O. B. Murphey & Son
Athens
Delia and Fancy Holliday Attend Gance Walker Event
Delia and Fancy Holliday attend a gathering hosted by Gance Walker, noted in the local event lineup with attendees and social details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia
Fancy Holliday
Gance Walker's
Athens to Build Modern Fire Department and Jail
Athens council approved plans for a new fire department building on Court Street lot behind Lawrence offices. The two story brick complex will host a fire apparatus room on the first floor, a jail with six cells, and a six room flat with bath on the second floor for the janitor’s residence. Construction begins once contracts are awarded, with work expected to complete by early summer and a suitable fire wagon under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Qcouncil
Market House
Court Street
Lawrence
Council
F. B. Modie
Special Services at Presbyterian Church in Athens
Special services at the Presbyterian Church draw growing attendance and praise. Rev. Mr. Coffman delivers eloquent sermons regarded as among the best heard in Athens. He speaks two more nights, with Friday evening the closing, and the public is invited to attend including Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Coffman
Athens
Coffman
Dr Willett to Lecture on The Man of Nazareth
Dr Willett of Chicago will deliver his famous lecture The Man of Nazareth on Thursday evening December 22. He is a Semetics professor at the University of Chicago and regarded as a brilliant platform speaker with magnetic presence and superb diction in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett
Chicago
University of Chicago
Athens
Lisare
Shameful Outrage provokes student condemnation at Ohio University
A reader letter denounces a prior Athens Journal article titled Shameful Outrage. The author claims the piece distorts facts for personal gain and damages the university’s name. Students respond by defending honest college life and demanding a retracting correction. December 12, 04 West Wing.
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Athens Journal
Ohio University
Thase
Funeral of Mr. C. D. Norris
The remains of C. D. Norris who died at his Columbus home were brought to Athens for burial. Mrs Norris and Miss Eva Norris accompanied the body along with Mr and Mrs W Potter. Dr Lintz conducted brief services at the cemetery before interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Norris
Columbus
Athens
Fountain pen offered as Ratting present by Geo R Walker
A newspaper note states Geo R. Walker presents a fountain pen as a Ratting gift. The item is described as a practical present suitable for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Walker
Court notes multiple actions and dismissals in common pleas
In common pleas court the jury resumed and the action was against a corporation though the accident occurred while the defendant was a partnership. Several decrees and divorces were issued, a death noted in a divorce suit, and pending hearings for cases including a money suit and an assault conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus B, L, & L Co
Anna L. Miteh
Leona T. Masters
Samuel Masters
Elijah Dunlavey
David Dunlavey
Mabel Haughee
David K. Haughee
Wm. Burns
Evaline Burnes
W. D. Bolea
Trimble Mi’g Co
Hisylvania Coal Co
Walker's large stock of family and en vue testaméais
Geo. R. Walker reports a large, select stock of family and en vue testaméais offered at fixed prices. The quantities appeal to collectors and buyers seeking authentic old pieces in good condition. Partial descriptions note period craftsmanship and provenance.
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Geo. R. Walker
Diamonds watches and brooches seized in pale consignments
A brief item notes the seizure or inspection of diamond gems, watches, and brooches described with fragmentary terms. The readable text hints at a police or customs action involving valuable jewelry in a pale or port context.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cline’s
Glouster Light Plant
Continental Mine
Suger Creek
Coulson Farm
Police Court News
Blue Lodge
China
Potnam’s
Kinneer
McClure
Morey
Dr. Willett
West Wing
MR. C. D. Norris
IN Common Pleas Court
Maple Hill Coal Co
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