Last Tribute Payed for Mrs Isabella Kurtz at Presbyterian Rites
Funeral held Tuesday in the Presbyterian church. Rev J M Davis delivered a tribute to the life of Isabella Kurtz. A quartet sang two hymns, pallbearers were her sons and relatives. Born 1826 in Clarksville PA, she moved with her family to Beltsville and Pittsburg, married William Wyland Kurtz in 1848, and lived in Albany and Athens Ohio. She stood firm for temperance and helped found Albany Baptist Church. survived by sisters, seven children, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Oscar H. Kurtz abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Davis
Rio Grand College
McVay
J. W. Dowd
Toledo
Levi Kurtz
Beaver Falls
Isabella Kurtz
William
Eleanor McEvoy
Clarksville
Green County
Pennsylvania
Beltsville
Washington County
Pittsburg
William Wyland Kurtz
Albany
Athena County
Ohio
Perod
Athens
Baptist Church of Albany
Nelsonville Ladies Peace Bond Granted After Fear Charge
Catherine Nelson filed an affidavit with Mayor Wells claiming fear of bodily harm from Mary Smith after a Tuesday incident. Smith received an immediate hearing and was ordered to post a $200 peace bond, which she did promptly.
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Nelsonville
This City
Catherine Nelson
Wells
Mary Smith
Strikers Take Decisive Action in Nelsonville
Nelsonville Central Labor Union met at the Sons of St. George to discuss the brick makers strike. The group backed arbitration proposed by the State Board, condemned Nelsonville Brick Co. manager R. A. Doan for拒拒 considering arbitration, and added stockholders to the “We don’t patronize list” if arbitration is rejected. The union plans further interviews with stockholders and additional developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Central Labor Union
Sons of St. George
State Board of Arbitration
Dean
Brick-Makers’ Union
Nelsonville Brick Company
R. A. Doan
Nelsonville Brick Co
Dr. Hyde
Central Union
James L Duncan and Maude Tanner Wed at Central Ave Home
James L Duncan of Guayaville and Maude Tanner of Luh rig married Thursday evening at 7 o clock at the home of Rev 8 J Bishop on Central avenue. Duncan is a university student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Duncan
Guyaville
Maude Tanner
Luhrig
Adjudged Insane Louis Zimmer Committed
Louis Zimmer of Caywood was brought to the city by Deputy Sheriff Best for a hearing before Probate Judge Fulow on an insanity charge. He was adjudged insane and ordered committed to Athens hospital for treatment.
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Louis Zimmer
Caywood
Best
Fulow
Athens Hospital
Marietta Journal
Death of Aged Lady Rosa Mallen at 74
Mrs. Rosa Mallen died Wednesday night at her daughter Mrs. Mike Sweeney home from heart trouble. She was 74 and is survived by several children.
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Rosa Mallen
Mike Sweeney
Unfortunate Man Loses Left Limb After Freight Train Incident
Ed Rankin of Canaanville, badly injured riding a West Virginia freight train, lies in a Parkersburg hospital. He and miner Mr English of Glouster were on a timber car when Pennsboro lumber piles crushed English to death. Rankin’s left leg was amputated below the knee, the right hoped to be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Rankin
Canaanville
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Rankin
English
Glouster
Pennsboro
W. Va
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Nelsonville Shamrocks Formed From Victors for Season
The Nelsonville Victors rename to the Shamrocks after a successful meeting attended by twelve top players. Charles Leidy is named manager with Tov Courtney as captain. Last season the Victors won 17 of 20 under pitcher Figgins and the Shamrocks invite bookings through Leidy or by calling Ed Owens’ club and billiard parlor in Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville, Jan
Victor
Nelsonville
Victors
Shamrock
Charles Leidy
Tov Courtney
Ihru
P'Toner
Figgins
Shamrocks
Olio
Ed Owens
Col
Youthful Marshfield Couple Wed by Mayor Hedges
A youthful Marshfield couple, Walter M. Shover aged 19 and Ethel M. McLeod aged 17, were married this morning by Mayor Hedges at the probate court. The groom is a miner and both fathers were present to give their consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Hedges
Walter M. Shover
Ethel M. McLeod
New Arrivals From Local Families
Born to Mr and Mrs Pearl Drake of Mill street a daughter on a recent date Mr and Mrs Elmer Stevens of Pratt street are the parents of a son born on Tuesday Born to Mr and Mrs D O Chapple of near Bassett s church a son on Tuesday
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Pearl Drake
Mill Street
Elmer Stevens
Pratt Street
D. O. Chapple
Near Bassett's Church
Change in Ballard clothing firm forms Wolf and Schloss
Wolf, Day & Schloss dissolves after three years of operation at Ballard Corner. Day withdraws to pursue personal interests. The new firm will be Wolf & Schloss with Byron Wolf and Ed Schloss at the helm, bringing decades of clothing and mens furnishing experience.
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Wolf, Day & Schloss
Ballard
Day
Byron Wolf
Ed Schloss
Wolf & Schloss
Athens County Board Commends S B Hill For Service
Athens county commissioners return from Columbus after state meeting with 67 counties and 176 commissioners in attendance. Governor Harris lauds the official as vital to county government. 8 B Hill praised for legislative work and to aid in drafting an Ohio commissioners bill. Next state meeting set for January 1909 in Columbus.
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Board of Commissioners
Athens County
Columbus
Harris
Wade Ellis
B. Hill
Athens
Hill
Ohio
Stocking
Mahaffey Pleads Guilty in Assault Case
Edward Mahaffey of Buchtel changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in a January 1 assault case filed by his wife Lizzie Mahaffey. Mayor Wells imposed a 50 dollar fine and thirty days in the workhouse suspended on good conduct, with costs totaling 15.35. Two witnesses were ordered not to appear.
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Nelsonville, O
Edward Mahaffey
Buchtel
Wells
Lizzie Mahaffey
Mahaffey
Death of 6-year-old son from membranous croup near Salem
Lawrence, the six-year-old son of H. T. Reiter, of near Salem, died Thursday from membranous croup. The funeral was held at the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment followed at Salem.
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Lawrence
H. T. Reiter
Salem
Five Saturdays in February Highlight Leap Year Pattern
The article notes February will have five Saturdays this year, occurring only when February starts on Saturday and the year is a leap year. It ponders when this event might recur, given the calendar alignment.
Election Board Seeks Permanent Meeting Place
The county board of elections asks the county commissioners to provide suitable quarters for sessions. If no suitable space is provided, the board will secure and furnish a room at county expense.
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County Board of Elections
County Commissioners Salary Bill Endorsed by State Meeting
State meeting commissioners adopt legislative committee report urging passage of a bill to amend the salary law setting the minimum salary for county commissioners at 1000 dollars. The action aims to raise compensation and affect taxpayers statewide.
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Relief Claim
Mrs Nancy M Hanson of Hamburg New York reports her child suffered burns to face neck and chest and found relief after applying Dr Thomas Electric Oil. The statement notes pain ceased and the child slept peacefully.
Fire Destroys West Washington Street Block in Nelsonville
A Friday morning blaze leveled a four-building frame block on West Washington in Nelsonville causing about seven thousand dollars in losses. Firemen struggled with a failing water supply, hindering efforts to stop the flames which quickly spread east and upward. The Knight estate owned property housed by a Chinese laundryman on the ground floor and C R Wyman with family on the second floor suffered total losses. most first-floor goods were removed before collapse.
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Nelsonville
O. Jane Ile
Washington Street
Knight
C. R. Wyman
C. A. Cable
Ycdh
Pam
Shard Blackburn
Etta Knight
Star Produce Company
Catef John Lowden
W. M. Varity
Emen Charles Voree
Harve Oral Stevenson
Clint Rk Gettle
Homer Kreig
Fire Destroys Multiple Buildings. Water Supply Under Scrutiny
A late Friday morning blaze damaged several block buildings including homes of C A Cable Shard Blackburn Mrs Etta Knight and Mrs S E Tullis. Firefighters assisted by volunteers saved adjacent structures as questions arose about city water pressure and well cleanliness. Damages prompt possible lawsuits against the city.
Half Fare for Clergymen Ended by Baltimore and Ohio
A Baltimore and Ohio policy change ends half fare travel for clergy starting New Year. Clergymen previously benefiting from reduced rates in county and district service receive no further discounts as state two cent fare laws prompt equal treatment for all travelers. Rail officials acknowledge a tacit industry agreement to stop church discounts.
Divorce suit filed in Columbus papers shocks Nelsonville residents
Nelsonville Ohio January 11 residents were surprised by a Columbus paper report that Mrs Harvey Shafer filed for divorce and alimony from her husband Harvey Shafer. The couple, longtime locals on Fayette Street near Shafer Bakery, have a five year old daughter.
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Nelsonville
Columbus
Harvey Shafer
Will Move to Athens This Summer
Mr. Arthur Lee of near Salem church plans to erect a home on North Congress street and will relocate to Athens early in the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lee
Salem Church
Congress Street
Athens
Two Bootleg Cases Decided In Dry Town Hearing All Day
Sol Kimble and Eddie Banks faced a full day of testimony in Mayor Hedges court. Kimble was found guilty and fined $200 with bond set at $500. Banks received a $200 fine and costs after similar bootlegging charges.
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Aens
Hedges
Sol Kimble
Kimbe
Cam Davis
Pittsburg
Kimble
Davis
Frank Roach
Law
Audle League
Wiliams
Iany
Rae
Edgar Starkey
Starkey
Roach
Ines
Ville
Ing Banks
Laquor
Banks
Nelsonville
Athena
Wis
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Oscar H
London
England
Nelsonville Ladies
RM. A. Dean
Duncan
Tanner
Canaanville Man
Crack Victory Baseball Team
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State Organization of County Commissioners
Mayor Wells
Gardu
Blanche E. Stephanon
S. 42Nd Ave
Chicago
Cardus
Tullis Block
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
Cler
Gymen
Case
Eddie Banks
Mon Pleas Court
Jol Druggan
Charles McColetsr
Banke
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
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