Fire destroys tipple at Continental Coal No 252 mine
Fire at the Continental Coal company mine No. 252 near Glouster destroyed the tipple and damaged adjacent buildings. William Franklin Sr. guided his horse to safety while miners and residents fought the blaze aided by fans and the shaft draft. Two motors and sixteen horses were burned. total loss estimated at $50,000 with insurance likely to cover about half.
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Glouster
Continental Coal Company
William Frankin, Sr
William Nash
Ohio
T. W. Guthrie
Columbus
Harrison of
Circuit Court In Session This Week In Ohio
The circuit court convened Tuesday morning with Judges Jones of Jackson, Cherrington of Gallipolis and Wilson of Columbus. Judge Wilson fills for Judge Festus Walters of Circleville. Only three cases heard including Jennie Farrell et al v Luella Ford. A damage case from Jackson County stemming from a gas explosion was argued.
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Jones
Jackson
Cherrington
Gallipolis
Wilson
Columbus
Festus Walters
Circleville
Jennie Farrell
Luella Ford
Francie
Tedrow
Nelsonville
Deaths at state hospital recount two long years
William Taylor aged 43 died at the state hospital on Friday January 27 from paralysis. His body was sent to Chillicothe for burial. Isabelle Farrell aged 39 died Thursday at the hospital after twenty years there from pneumonia. She suffered a lightning strike injury years earlier that left her mentally impaired and she never regained her former condition. A sister Miss Hattie attended the burial in the old Athens cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Taylor
State Hospital
Chillicothe
Isabelle Farrell
Miss Farrel
J. A
Mary Farrel
Lronton
Miss Hattie
Athens
Old Cemetery
Judge Rules Tax on Municipal Bonds Upheld
Judge J M Wood rules Athens county treasurer can recover 6545 22 from Merchants and Miners Bank Nelsonville for delinquent taxes on municipal bonds. Court holds private bank bonds taxed at actual value. case sent to circuit court for excep tions to be heard with Judges Jones Cherrington and Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
United States
Circouit Court
Jones, Cherrington
Wilson
Circuit Court
Mystery Fire Destroys McCone Home in Broadwell
The Theodore McCone residence in Broadwell burned completely Friday night at about eleven o'clock. The vacant house was destroyed and the cause remains unknown. Loss is reported at 700 dollars with insurance coverage.
Athens Population Above 5000 Mark In County
Athens in Athens county reaches a population of 5151 after a 1900 census of 3066. Two cities now in the county with Nelsonville previously the only city. The count was supervised by the council with enumerators Palmer Roach Lash and Lowery visiting every family. Precincts listed and totals show urban growth.
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Council
Athens
Nelsonville
James A. Palmer
F. S. Roach
E. R. Lash, Jr
Frank S. Lowery
Bank Sues over Six Years of Delinquent Taxes
Merchants and Miners Bank challenged taxes as excessive and pursued a legal test. The treasurer filed suit to recover 7454.52 in delinquent taxes covering 1898 to 1903 totaling 9909.30 for 1898 and escalating valuations each year. Judge Wood heard the case on December 19. judgment for the full tax amount was rendered after default for 1804 taxes 909.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Tax Inquisitor
J. M. Wood
Merchants & Miners Bank of
Nelsonville
G. L. Watson
Merchants & Miners Bank
Wood
A. E Price
Merchanta & Miners Bank
Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell
Price
Worstell
General Grosvenor
Mrs Ellis Hosts 58th Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Alston Ellis entertained friends Thursday to celebrate Dr. Ellis birthday. A six course dinner was served before Mr. Ellis grew ill and retired to his room. Guests included Senator and Mrs. D. H. Moore Dr. and Mrs. Bachman Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Foster Mrs. Thielen Miss Minnie Dean Miss Ollie Wilson Dr. Biddie Dr. King and J. Halliday Cline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator
D. H. Moore
Bachman
N. M. Foster
Thielen
Minnie Dean
Ollie Wilson
Biddie
King
J. Halliday Cline
Mrs Golden Injured in Rug Shaking Accident
Mrs W B Golden suffered a painful eye injury Friday morning when a small glass fragment from a shaken rug entered her eye. Doctors report the eye is improving though the full extent of the damage is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Golden
Real Estate Transfers Across Athens Township Entangle Wiltsie Buyers
Real estate transfers in Athens Township show C. H. Wiltsie of New York City purchasing large parcels with many parcels forfeited to the Ohio State for tax delinquencies. Notable moves include Ackley and Robinson properties traded to siblings and associates, and numerous lots and acres shifting to individuals such as David E K Blackburn Eben G Ackley and Sarah McCoy with prices ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Continues from Page Third.
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C. H. Wiltsie
New York City
BE. H. Ackley
David EK. Blackburn
E. H. Ackley
Eben G. Ackley
Margaret Robinson
Chas. BE. Leighty
R. Mathena
Cassius P. Wood
E. J. Jones
Joseph M. Wood
Nora Williams
Wm. Bolen
Jane Gift
Albert Riley
Lawrence Hysell
H. Wiltsie
Anna Courtney
Verity
Thos. Clishem
J. W. Matheny
Emma Dixon
Mechanicsburg
H. Wiltese
L. Creamer
Richland
D. H. Moore
Ohio State
Mary F. Gabriel
Magige M. Curtis
Curtis J. Martin
Belinda
A. J. Wood
A. B. White
Algernon Aumiller
Johannah Hageony
A. G
L. G. Rose
E. J. Jones Delays Ballard Corner Building Plan
E. J. Jones will not proceed with a three or four story building on the Ballard corner of Union and Court streets this year. He halted plans due to high building material costs and wide bid differences. A revised low bid failed to meet expectations, so construction is postponed at least one year and the existing one story structure will be rented out for 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Jones
Ballard Corner
E. J Jones
Ballard
Union and
Court Strets
Jones
Plana
Logan Slattery wedding in Athens a joyful ceremony
The Presbyterian church hosted the Logan Slattery nuptials with Miss Mary L Slattery daughter of Mrs Lena Slattery and Mr Frank Logan son of Mayer and Mrs Henry Logan. Lieutenant Louis de Steiguer attended. A reception followed at 29 West State Street for about 160 guests with luncheon and gifts. The couple will reside on College Street as Mr Logan oversees Athens Lumber Co. affairs.
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Presbyterian Church
Mary L. Slattery
Lena Slattery
Prank Logan
Mayer
Henry Logan
Athens
MacOune
Biddison
James P. Wood
Wilhelm
Cuckier
He Anele
Louis de Steiguer
U. S. Navy
West State Street
Logan
College Street
Athens Lumber Company
Wilber Neff
Johnston
Calvin Roe
Lonuise Roe
Emma L. Carpenter
Sett
Sleigh
Hamiston
W. C. T. U. Meeting on February Seventh
The society of the W T U will meet at Mrs A S Sloave home Saturday February 7 at 2 p m The topics are The Loyal Temperance and Scientific temperance with focus on the movement and its methods.
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Poupias
Mre. A
Sloave
Perance
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. C. Thomas
Base
Jackson County
M. & M. Bank of
Theodore
Insurance
College
Hudson Precinct
Ewe
Mrs. Ellis
Athens Township
Athen's Village
Dolly McCoy
Sarah McCoy
Jonn W. Border
Harry G. Stalder
Dora Silver
James T. Pyle
Eadora A. Pyle
L. H. Glazier
David J. Evans
Carl Fuller
Hudson
Effie J. Watkins
W. N. Alderman
Fred Stalder
J. ©. Campbell
Evan J. Jones
Cas. A. Onassels
Rafus H. Cassela
E. A. Guthrie
Chas
MeccDougal
M. O. deSteigner
Geo. E. deSteigner
Emma R. Palmer
Caroline J. Hill
Jesse A. Watkins
P. M. Raddle
Peter Walsh
W. A. Mills
Carrie Bean
Sam Warren
Andrew Ullom
R. H. Brugon
A. Henke
D. Gitt
E A. Angell
Martha J. Wolf
Lizzie
Mackin
Wilkinson, Gaddis & Co
J. D. Barker
Elizbeth Bell
John Curran
Mary E. Boska
Maud M. Ryan
Penia M. Radcliffe
Margaret Sheridan
W. E. Molter
Ben Fauser
Galdye Aumiller
Logan-Slattery Wedding
W. C. T. U. Meeting
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