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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1896

Page

5

Athens Folks and Court News From Meigs County

Athens residents host friends and relatives from Marietta Cincinnati Columbus and Greenfield. The February term of the common pleas court opens Monday. Senators Whittlesey Hose and Hutsinpiller visit the Athens State Hospital and university. A joint university bill faces committee debates and possible reporting next week.

Mist Ora Cincinnati Life Gabriel Mariette Saph Geo B. Gib Buektel Athens W. G Séwett Columbus Beatrice Davis B. Gaynor South New Grienus EL Gayner Memphis Arphey Coolyiile Mra H. Moore Weesday Jacksonville Florida O. M. Shepard Sandey Lefeyer Ohio Medical College J. Mentor Black Coolville Meigs County B. F. McElroy Civy McLean Robert King Athens State Hospital University CircleyMe Union-Herald Tucker New Brown House Misa Ophelia Boltigheimer Chillicothe New American House Stratton L. M. Jowett Billis Gibson J. P. Wood Supreme Court Giteon Circuit Court Circuit and Common Pleas Coutis Gibson Ohio Senate Mundey Committee On Taxation Committee On Financo Sul

Reutinger Out as B and C W Agent in Athens

L H Reutinger, longtime B and C W agent in Athens, is replaced by William Teeters of Washington C H. The change surprised locals, as Reutinger was highly regarded for diligence and customer service. A town business petition urged his reinstatement, and Teeters, formerly a dispatcher with B O S W, will take the Athens post.

L. H. Reutinger Leen William ‘Lecter Washington OC. BH Athens Mer Reutinger Beutinger Teeters Chillwcothe Hyrum Air, Rentinger Mn Anager Washington U. H Mr. Rentinger Teebers

Tragic Infirmary Fire Claims Athens Resident

A fatal accident at Athens county infirmary occurred around 3 AM Monday when Mrs. Roving Flora of Trimble township awoke, her clothing caught fire, and despite efforts she died after a day of suffering. The incident followed by social and educational events at the Lew Brown House and local gatherings as townsfolk respond to the tragedy.

Athens Reading Club Hoover Vinestreet Lacey Bull Jerry Woodyard Hot Springs Arkansas Athena County Infirmary Roving Flora Trimble Township Everbody Lanier Mariott Dun Coal and Coke Company Wind Manieiin Kan Coal and Coke Company Iesey Athens County Ghigo Azaingt Gow and Coke Company Daly Oillce Sforesahl Tuaty Clarence Stefitens

Picketts Death in a Quarrel Shoots by Asa Male Colored

Frost Illinois near Frost Unnt Mike Pickett a respected resident of Decatur township Washington county was shot and killed Sunday afternoon by a tenant named Asa Male. A quarrel over rent led to a fight and the revolver was drawn with Pickett dying from a neck wound severing the internal carotid and draining into the brain. De Pred Hibbard conducted a surgical investigation at the request of local officials.

Frost Unnt Mike Pickett Decatur Township Washington County Asa Male Male Pickett Malesgon Tin Woods

Farmers Institute Session Delivers Gains Despite Bad Weather

Athens County farmers endured mud and rain for a long session. Geo K Campbell presided, with Rev J M Allen offering blessing. Mayor Wilson welcomed attendees as Prof A D Lelly discussed weeds and J F Greepe spoke on increasing farm profits. Major topics included peach orchard experience, fruit canning, education, and county expenses. The institute reelecting Campbell and Higgins, plus a horticulture group forming, capped a strong program and practical exchanges.

Athens County Come and Gore Geo. K. Campbell D. ¥. 3Ardoch J. M. Allen Wilson Gampbell A.D. Lelly Ohio Experiment Wooster Thin Wes Athens County Loy EB. A. Brayles J. F. Greepe D. J. Evans Selby W. Super Lindalk

University festivities erupt in wild campus exultation

Reports describe a chaotic student celebration at Ohio University with campus crowds marching toward the center walk. A monster theater, gymnasium mishaps, and vocal praise for Ring’s performance mark the night as students express exuberant energy and call for renewed order.

Charles Miller Humphrey Clyde Brown Coalville University Bilhavin Ohio University

Dancing class for children opens this Saturday

Retire, Prof. A. Fowler will open a children’s dancing class on Saturday at 2 o’clock. Those wishing to sign up should come at that hour. Gov. Cuick in effect, heals and leaves no scar. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised for burns and skin ailments. Cline’s Pharmacy lists remedies. A three year old jack seeks trade for a team of horses. Stewart, Ohio.

A. Fowler Ajl DeWitt Cline Jack Fatty Lorses Coast Tuastas Stewart Ohio

Change of Time on C A V and ET Ry Athens Schedule

Notice of time changes on the C A V and ET Ry Athens service with morning departure at 6 05 instead of 6 10 and the 11 40 a m train shifting to 11 39. Also mentions upcoming Athena lecture course second number and local promotional items from Cline's Pharmacy including De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve and Shat's Pare Male Whiskey promotions.

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Death of Dr. C. J. Shaw on Conness Street

Dr. C J Shaw died Tuesday morning at about seven o clock at his Conness street residence after a weeklong illness from typhoid pneumonia. A Columbia native who came here in 1875 he built a fair practice in a brief stay and was a graduate of Columbus Medical College. The funeral was held at Clark's Chapel on Wednesday.

C. J. Shaw Thio Conness Street

Pontoilios Wrestle Letter Fragments From February Listing

A fragmented list shows letters remaining in the Pontiolius wrestled excerpt dated February 23. Names include Mr. Anes Teston Richard Kuen Inrtan G. A. Stevenius Ars Aarod Rawery Mrs Milas Fess T. H. Onara P. M.

Pontoilios Anes Teston Richard Kuen Inrtan G. A. Stevenius Ars Aarod Rawery Milas Fess T. H. Onara P. M

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