Young couple join fortunes in Christmas wedding
A high noon Christmas ceremony united Grace Johnston and Thomas Riley Bennett at the Johnston residence on Central avenue with Dr. T L Lowe performing the vows. The couple, both school teachers with ties to Athens High and Ohio University, plan to reside on Central avenue after a brief Northern trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnston
Central Avenue
Grace
Thomas Riley, Bennett
Darwin Bennett
Amesville
T. L. Lowe
Christmas At Children's Home Aided By Friends
Despite the Ward child Sunday’s death the Children’s Home enjoyed Christmas with toys and candies. Mr and Mrs Geo A Beaton of New York sent a phonograph and records installed in the schoolroom by Ezra Walker. Milikan Hickle provided more records as a round of music filled most of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Beaton
New York
Ezra Walker
Millikan & Hickle
Short Court Session Deliberates Actions in 1907 Docket
A Monday forenoon session presided by Judge Wood sustained a demurrer in Trimble Brick Manufacturing vs The Hisylvania Coal, allowed amendments in 30 days, and issued various orders. Johnson vs Marietta Distilling received a temporary restraining order. Grace Beverage vs James Beverage granted pendente lite alimony of 46 dollars with partial payment terms. Stedman Co. vs Steffy notes contested. Davis vs Harrup allowed amended petition and new parties in 20 days. Denny trustee vs Black Diamond Coal sale confirmed. Allison vs Luhrig Coal costs secured or case dismissed. further petition denied. Dorcas Allison vs Luhrig Coal noted for new affidavits and contempt show cause by Feb 18 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Wood
Trimble Brick Manufacturing Company
Hisylvania Coal Company
Thetourt
Joseph W. Johnson
Marietta Distiling Company
F. C. Stedman Company
W. B. Steffy
Mont West
Steffy
Andrew J. Davis
George W Harrup
Arthur B. Denny
Black Diamond Coal and Coking Company
W. H. Allison
Luhiig Coal Company
Luhrig Coal Company
Dorcas Allison
Lubrig Coal Company
Jeaye
Surprise Christmas Wedding Unites Miss Stiles and Mr Sharp
A quiet Christmas morning ceremony united Hattie Stiles and David B. Sharp at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D A McKinstry on West State Street. Dr Slutz of the First Methodist church officiated after a surprised household discovered the couple awaiting him. The groom hails from Lee township and serves as principal of the Luhrig high school, while Miss Stiles has long served as deputy in the pirate court and is well known in Athens county. The couple plans a week in Albany with friends before settling likely in Athens or Albany in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A Ft. McKinstry
West State Street
Hattie Stiles
David B. Sharp
McKinstry
Miss Stiles
Dr. Slutz
First Methodist Church
Pirate Court
Athers County
Shar
Lee Township
Albany
Luhrig Prine Sch
Athens
C G Club Delighted at Hotel Shields Christmas Eve
The C G club in Coolville was entertained at Hotel Shields with holly and mistletoe decor. The evening featured games music and a dinner with toasts and a divine contest awarding each guest a souvenir. Attendees included Misses Poss Taylor Louise Gunder Ella Gunder Myra Pritchard May Wise Finna Reed Grace Humphrey Lizzie Humphrey Nona Shields Elizabeth Maxon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
C. G . Club
Hotel Shields
Misses Poss Taylor
Louise Gunder
Ella Gunder
Myra Pritchard
May Wise
Finna Reed
Grace Humphrey
Lizzie Humphrey
Nona Shields
Hizabeth Maxon
Hamden Teacher Plans Cincinnati Dentistry Study
Mr. Fred Finsterwald, a Hamden school teacher and Athens native, spent time at his Guysville home and now travels to Cincinnati to arrange admission to the Cincinnati School of Dentistry next fall. He attended the University of Athens and belonged to Delta Tau Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Finsterwald
Hamden
Guysville
Cincinnati
Cincinnati School of Dentistry
Finsterwald
Athens
University
Delta Tau Delta
Mayor Sharp Busily Handles Offenders in Nelsonville
Nelsonville December 26. Mayor Sharp has presided over multiple arrests and fines as police pursue more offenders. Notable cases include Lewis Clark bound over on bond after an assault charge, Nimrod Ward jailed after neglect and a child’s death, and Elaine Bland facing assault and battery warrants. Additional arrests for cruelty to animals and public brawling followed, with fines and workhouse terms issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Sharp
Lewis Clark
Clark
Athens
J .Ff Lauderhack
Nimrod
Chih
Lenderleek
Postgie
Chai Tehard
Lavin
Offi
Lawderback
Elaine Bland
Charles Gitliz
J. P Reynolds
Bland
Joseph Davis
Danae Williams
John Slaxier
Eharp
Permits to Wed Among Local Couples Published
A list of marriage license permits shows several Athens residents paired with partners including Miss Hettie Nice and Lindbey M Smith, Miss Grace May Selby, Thomas R Bennett, Miss Grace Johnston, and Mrs Hattie Stiles. Other pairs include Elza B Mayhuegh with Ana Throckmorton and Vance Stewart with Rebecca Bumgardner, detailing occupations and home towns such as Albany Athens Marsfield Nelson Columbus Sharpburg Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fratin
Hettie Nice
Athens R. D
Lindbey M Smith
Chester Hill
Grace May Selby
Sharpburg
Thomas R. Bennett
Grace Johnston
Athens
David BR. Sharp
Albany
Misa Hattie Stiles
Elza B. Mayhuegh
Columbus
Ana Throckmorton
Marsifield
Vance Stewart
Rebecca Bumgardner
Nelsonville
New Officers Installed at Paranatoia Lodge
Public installation in the Masonic building drew a crowded hall. Miss Duckler and Mrs DeCamp provided musical interludes as J H Cline and Dr F P McVay oversaw the ritual. New officers include W B Bentley master and J A Palmer secretary with many members already applying for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paranatoia Lodge
Miss Duckler
Headley
Mr. McVey
F. W. Bush
D. A .R. McKinstry
H. W. Hilson
Dr. Elson
Athens
DeCamp
Messra
McVey
Murtz
E. W. Chubb
W. B. Bentley
George Walton King
Dayton
Paramuthia Lodge
D. J. Evans
A. A. Atkinson
J. A. Palmer
W. E. Peters
E. W. Howe
B. M. Covert
C. E. McNutt
W. J. Hastings
Tyler
F. E. Goldsberry
HH. T. Phillips
Mills of Justice Grind Fine in Mayor’s Court
Christmas Day scenes filled Athens as Mayor Day dealt with a string of drunkenness and disorderly conduct cases. Fines ranged from 1 to 18.90 dollars for residents from Dean Avenue to Albany and Logan, with several arraignments, pleas, and warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills OF Justice
Grind Fine
Mayor's Court
George Anderson
Logan
Oso Laerce
Christ
Finsterwald
Mills
John Richards
Dean Avenue
John
Cora Lynn
Cora
Frank Carrier
Marshfield
Chief Finsterwald
Cute
Carrier
Christmas guest list spans many towns in Daily Messenger
The Daily Messenger lists numerous holiday visitors visiting relatives across towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Charles QC Pickering, E E Brown in Logan, Charles Walsh Columbus, Arthur Tinker Columbus, Joe Smith Jobs, Clyde Edmundson Pomeroy, D G Tewksbury Blanchester, Ray Van Horn, Margaret Parker Torch Hill, Fred Carpenter Columbus, Minnie Dean Lima, W B Foster Charleston, T H Wheatley Columbus, W K Scott Columbus, C B Henderson Columbus, Edward Schloss Nelsonville, K T McKinstry Point Pleasant, Ida Bowser Columbus, Mattie Laird Chauncey, C Goss Lancaster, Isa Caddie Davis Piqua, W R Cable Athens, Charles J Hurst Canton, Elizabeth Hurst Kingston, Eliphas Gabriel Parkersburg, K T McKinstry Pt Pleasant, W W Brown Middleport.
Sold Hotel at Amesville
J L Dunbar the long time host of the Amesville hotel sells his business and retires after thirty eight years of steady operation. The purchaser is J C Mick ile of Coolville per the Marietta Journal as reported in today’s city items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Dunbar
Amesville
Dunbar
J. C. Mickile
Coolville
Marietta Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oneida
Newhouse
Newhorse
Feil
Sena
Dept. A. Oneida Community, Ltd
Oneida, No
Rene Hunter
Trader-Trapper
R. Harding Pub. CO
Columtus
Miss Grace Johnson
Mr. Thomas Bennett
Bennett
Athens High School
Ohio University
Grosvenor
Hocking
Hocking Valley
Q Central Avenue
Tennessee
W. L. Rawls
Bells
W. H. McKee
E. W. Grove
Christmas
Ae Sm
Dentistry
Mayor Sharp
Ward
Bluffton, Ind
Bernl
W. H. McKesn
B .R. Las Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Anthony
Nice
Frank Anthony
Hattie Nice
Jerseyville
Isaac Nice
Fairview
Lodi Township
L. R. Pierce
Comsay
Pierce
Seth Hart
Mayor Day
Day
John Moran
Moran
Minsterwald
van Horn
John Blake
Chauncey Vandike
H. C. Graham
Luhrig
Eaf Huston
Huston
Frank Harper
West Athens
Frank
Harper
Daily Messenger
Mrs. Charles QC
Pickering and Baby
Mrs
E. E. Brown
Charles Walsh
Arthur Tinker
D. L. Auld Company of
Joe Smith
Jobs
James Smith
Clyde Edmundson
Pomeroy
J. E. Edmundson
D. G. Tewksbury
Carl
Blanchester
Henry Logan
A. L. Lynn
Rutland
A. W. Tewksbury
This
Ray van Horn
Margaret Parker
Torch Hill
Fred Carpenter
Parker Carpenter
East State Street
Minnie Dean
Woday
Elizabeth Morris
Lima
W. B. Foster
George and
Fred Foster
Charleston
Tag Ore
T. H. Wheatley
Henry F. Link. Seasee
W. K. Scott
C. B. Henderson
Charles L. Kurtz
Edward Schloss
K. T. McKinstry
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Ida
Bowser
Mattie Laird
Clyde
Mra
Hugh Moore
Co. C. Goss
Lancaster
Mra. M. Tavier
Thurston
James D. Taylor
University Terrace
Isa Caddie Davis
Piqua
F. E. C. Kirkendall
W. R. Cable
Clarence Cable
Atheny
Charles J. Hurst
Canton
Elizabeth Hurst
Kingston
W.W. F. Hurst
North
Congress
Eliphas Gabriel
Parkersburg
Logag
Pt. Pleasant
W. W. Brown
Middleport
D. A R. McKinstry
Castoria
Sien of
Lae
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