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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1907

Page

12

Dorsey Burch Dies From Pumping Station Injuries

Dorsey Burch aged 24 died at his mother's home after injuries from a B. and O. pumping station accident. Brain inflammation followed a period of recovery. his widow and two young children mourn him. Survived by mother Mrs. Asa Sutton and five brothers. Funeral at Canaanville church with interment in Canaanville cemetery.

Dorsey Burch Asa Sutton South Cemetery Street Sutton Burch Vernie Harvey Athens Orley Portsmouth William Dayton Ray Canaanville Canaanville Church

Resignation of Athens National Bank Cashier J D Foster Jr

J D Foster Jr longtime cashier at Athens National Bank resigns after helping since the bank’s charter in 1005. Previously a farmer and teacher, he entered merchandise trade in 1881 with J P Owen after a school term in 1878 and two years ago.

J. D. Foster, Jr Athens National Bank J. P. Owen

Athens National Bank to Lose Cashier Foster

Mr. Foster will retire mid February to join Charleston's Capital City bank as cashier. H D Henry may assume cashier duties at Athens National Bank, with a directors' meeting deciding the final arrangement. Meanwhile Henry, a prominent Athens businessman, has been a vice president and could lead the bank's cash handling.

Foster Capital City Bank Charleston Athens Athens National Commercial Bank of The H. D. Henry Henry Athens County Bern Township Athens National Bank

Engagement announced for Miss Caroline Murphy and Mr. F. Stanley Crooks

Miss Mildred Francis hosted a seven course dinner at Hotel Berry to announce the engagement of Miss Caroline Murphy of Albany to Mr. F Stanley Crooks of Columbus Ohio. Crooks a Ohio University graduate and vocalist plans a spring wedding.

Berry Miss Murphy F. Stanley Crooks Columbus Ohio O. B. Murphy Albany Art Academy of Cincinnati Crooks Athens Ohio University Francis Caroline Murphy Nancy Dew Donna Roach Alice Hibbard Russell E. Bonifield

Beal Law local option petition discussion in Athens

Athens Anti-Saloon League circulated letters urging citizens to attend a temperance meeting at the Presbyterian church to discuss a Beal Law local option petition. A lecture by Dr Herald of Ohio followed at 7 pm with music, and a second talk by Mayor A Cordray of London, Ohio at the First M E church at 2:30 pm, both under the league’s auspices.

Anti-Saloon League Ezres Ana Citizerts Athens League Friends of Temperance Presbyterian Church Wellston Ohio Athens Anti-Saloon League Herald A. Cordray London

Hotel Guests Report Weekday Card at Multiple Inns

J M Gabrill of Logan registered at the Berry on Monday. R E McGhee Mrs M Wilson Mrs Jennie Walker Luhrig noted at the Ohio Hotel Monday. R Dunkle of Sugar Creek stayed at the Palmer House Monday. Elk hosted Charles Hawk James Hyson C D Hester Mineral Francis Payne Glouster Monday.

Ohio Hotel R. E. McGhee M. Wilson Jennie Walker Luhrig R. Dunkle Sugar Creek Palmer House Elk Charles Hawk James Hyson C.D. Hester Francis Payne Glouster

Vorhes Sells Out In Nelsonville Undertaking Stock Purchase

Leslie Stout of Coolville buys Arthur Vorhes's undertaking stock at Nelsonville and will run the business there. Stout holds a state license and has notable experience. Vorhes leaves the funeral trade to operate a marble business after the sale.

Leslie Stout Coolville Arthur Vorhes Nelsonville City Stout State Board of Examiners Vorhes

Alienist Sues the Thaws for Professional Fees

New York suit filed by Dr. Charles L. Dana an alienist from the Thaw case seeks $1,000 for professional services. He says the amount remains unpaid after his consultation for the defense and an examination of Thaw in the Tombs. Thaw's lawyers contest the claim and a motion to call the case early is planned.

New York Iistrict Jerome Harry K. Thaw Charles L. Dana Thaw W. M. K. Olcott Harry Thaw

Local Residents Visit and Travel Notices

Mr. O. BE. Ware of Greenfield spent Sunday visiting his sister Mrs. A. O. Sloane in South Court Street. Miss Donna Roach left today for Columbus to spend the week with friends. Miss Charlotte Atiom left this morning for Marietta to visit Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Thomas. Major J. M. Welsh and Hon. P. D. H. Moore left today for Columbus on business.

O. G. Hawk C. L. Baily & Co. Grocers Marietta Hawk Marshfield Coleman O. BE. Ware Greenfield A. O. Sloane South Court Donna Roach Columbus Charlotte Atiom Mrs D. H Thomas J. M. Welsh PD. H. Moore Columinus

Miss Lulu Mann Resigns at Athens State Hospital

Miss Lulu Mann, youngest daughter of Mrs. Frank Mann, resigns her job at Athens State Hospital and leaves for Columbus to enter the Grant Hospital nursing training school.

Lulu Mann Frank Mann Athens State Hospital Columbus Grant Hospital

Ex-Treasurer W G Hickman Visits City on Business

Ex-Treasurer W G Hickman of Nelsonville arrived in the city as a business visitor today.

W. G. Hickman Nelsonville

Boy Bitten by Large Dog Near West State Street

Arthur McPherson, son of G B McPherson of 38 North Cemetery street, was bitten on his right arm by a large dog Sunday as he left Sabbath school near Winwood on West State street. The dog sprang from an embankment and fled after the incident. the boy suffered no serious injury and is recovering. Mrs. McPherson had recently left for Albany to visit relatives.

Arthur McPherson G. B North Cemetery Street Winwood West State Street

Eastern Star Meet Showcases First Present Corps

A brief report notes a well attended Eastern Star gathering featuring the RC high order’s first present corps and a specially attractive display.

RC High Order

Mr and Mrs W Jvt Move to West State Street Residence

Mr and Mrs W Jvt have been living in Sugar two weeks and will occupy their new home on West State Street.

Mrs. W. BJ Vt Sugar Two Weers On West State

Miss Lora Réé Visits Relatives in Mansfield

Miss Lora Réé of PRG or has been the guest of Henry Zenner and departed Mansfield to visit relatives, according to local notes.

Lora Réé PRG An Henry Zenner Ms Mansfield

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vinci McKee’s Ben Gillette Eldon Closter Strouds Run J. D. Foster Jr Anic Talesmen Millfield Athens Lumber Company Henry Be Charles D. Newton Louis Haas Philadelphia Talesman Haas Mr. Newton Hass May McKenzie William Thaw Edward Josiah Thaw Carnegie J. D. Poster, Jr Ingagani Caroline Mildred Mildred Francis R. Paxton Co Boston Mass J.M. Gabrill Logan the Berry John Dunnee Louisiana Oneida Newhouse Newhouse Trappers Dept. A. Oneida Community, Ltd Oneida, N. Oe Harding Pub. CO Columbus, Ohlo Mrs. G. E. Mc Pherson
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