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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
1
Ohio lawmakers pushed through a broad game bill and other measures this session. The act includes strong protections for migratory birds, defined open seasons for quail turkey and other game, and daily bag limits. It also tightens sale, purchase, and possession rules for game and requires licenses for hunting on another’s property.
The Ohio University and Miami University at Oxford win a House vote 69 to 26 for a state normal department to train teachers. Representative Scese and Prices led the fight, with Ellis guiding the effort. The bill imposes a tax levy to fund the program, boosting Ohio University’s annual appropriation and drawing a bipartisan commission to study further normals. If enacted, Athens expects a regional educational boost and hundreds more students in coming years.
The Athens Foundry and Machine Company shipped three car loads of goods including a large mine ventilating fan two mining cages capable of raising 700 tons of coal in nine hours and a supply of mine bank cars. A forthcoming shipment will include two sets of steel coal chutes and screens.
Sunday evangelistic services at Christaan Church drew a large audience as 6 additions joined the congregation. The pastor continues a series on The Old Time Religion, with interest described as fine and the sermons increasingly engaging.
The Grosvenor building on West Washington Street and the adjacent vacant lot are sold. The structure will be used as an office building.
Isaac Felton died at the county infirmary February 26 at age 81 from old age. The body was taken to Willow Creek for interment on Sunday.
The Athens city council met with most members present and passed the third reading of the ordinance renaming Vine Street to University Terrace to reflect resident wishes. The measure was approved by Brown Blackwood Kern and Woodworth, with remaining business including Carpenter Street grade, sidewalk repairs, municipal lighting report, opera house lease vote, and gas and fire bills.
Christopher Watkins longtime Athens Township resident and farmer died at home after extended illness with pneumonia the direct cause at age 79. He leaves a wife and five children Sarah Boyles J E Watkins James H Watkins O L Strahl and J A Watkins. Funeral services Friday at 11 a m at Clark's Chapel led by Rev L B Baker with interment in Annaanville.
Hon J Mr Allen chief clerk in the Columbus pension department hands in his resignation to General Jones his father in law and chief of the agency. Jones says he was surprised by the action though Allen notes a wish to enter other business.
Charles Taylor a colored resident of Athens died Sunday afternoon at age 72 from kidney trouble. Interment followed in the old cemetery with a short funeral service conducted by Rev Wilson of the Baptist church. The funeral was attended by his daughter May Cad Taylor of Greenfield.
Fannie Tucker aged 42 died in Grant hospital Columbus after gallstone surgery. Complications led to her death. Remains were brought to Studs Pun for interment Sunday.
Miss Sylvius Schuler about 19, daughter of coal mine operator Jacob Schuler, was struck by a loading car while crossing an incline near Sharpsburg. The right arm was nearly severed, amputation performed near the shoulder, doctors report a hopeful recovery with no other injuries.
Coolville residents mourn Sylvester Chevalier after his death on Thursday following a winter illness. A longtime Coolville resident of over thirty years, he was beloved for his unselfish nature and willingness to help travelers. He leaves a wife and six children, with four married and settled nearby. He was well known among the traveling community due to his work with the Coolville back lines and ties to the B. & O. Shore Line since 1875.
Mrs. Almira Sanborn, a highly respected woman, died Tuesday morning at her Lancaster Street home after a lingering illness of consumption. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Cyrus Rose and held yesterday afternoon at the late home. Interment was in the old cemetery. She leaves five children in indigent circumstances. Oysters in bulk from Baltimore three times weekly at Fansers meat market.
Marshal Finsterwald, wounded in the Gallipolis incident on January 4, walks the streets again after 24 days. Friends celebrate his recovery at Second Street home, noting no pain from the chest wound and advising cautious rest. The episode, led by Lyle and Williams, drew praise for officers who thwarted the murderous attack and spared further loss of life.
Miss Martina Riley and her sister Ethel of Guysville visited Nelsonville over Sunday while Mrs Purcell of Logan hosted Halt Bos. G F Lam missed the Washington Birthday Celebration due to grip with Homer Wilton reading his production. D L Taylor returned to Tappan after visiting his daughter Miss May. Carl D Sheppard resumes duties after his father’s illness. Rev Crooks of Glouster spent time with his son Floyd. Elyhan postponed his recital for grip. Mr Young of the Electrical department recovers from pneumonia. Dr Ellis praised chapel events and urged closer ties among students faculty and town. He is in Columbus this week for OO U. Milton Zang visited Columbia. A piano, song and violin recital by the musical department is planned for Thursday night March 6.
A. P. Lingcott who sold his farm at Cennarville two years ago to T. A. Leland of Boston regains ownership as payments lapse. The guardian for young Leland had bought the property as an experiment along the Hocking River, but the arrangement failed and, by formal court proceedings, the farm reverted to the original owner with Lingcott planning to move to Canaanville in spring.
Stewart oil company organized by Stewart citizens plans to sink several wells on land east of Stewart as arrangements for prospecting are completed. Prospecting efforts target oil resources in the territory with the company aiming to develop local resources.
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