Major Townsend Honored in Athens Funeral Rites
An Athens community bid farewell to Major Townsend a respected teacher lawyer statesman and soldier. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church with Dr W Scott and Rev G Walton King officiating. Masonic and Loyal Legion honors accompanied the rites as letters of condolence from notable figures arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Townsend
H. Clay Swan
Tennessee
Ohio G
AL KH
Friendship County
Athens
Presbyterian Church
W. A. Scott
Ohio University
Ohio State University At
Columbus
Scott
G. Walton King
Royal Arch
Knights Templar Mason
I. O. O. F. Lodge
G. A. Re
Loyal Legion
W.R. Warnock
L. M. Jewett
J. M. Welch
Legion
Knights Templar
Nash
J. M. Wood
A. E. Price
J. P. Wood
L. A. Koons
G. Worstell
E. J. Jones
Nonce
Prrold
Mason D. Cuxsixalan
Cadiz
Ohio
Athens Team Wins Bowling Contest at Rosover's Alleys
Athens defeats Nelsonville in a Friday night bowling match at Rosover's alleys. Low scores plagued both teams with Nelsonville's Payne Day 81 and Athens' Corser among the better marks. An Athens-Nelsonville rematch is planned for soon with Wilu Gavaster likely to place well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosover
Nelsonville
Athens
Jtex
DD lPaylor
Tnt Weltey
Weekley
Roach
Koo
Corser
Barnes
Reese
Wilu Gavaster
W. H. Johnson
The
Register
J. H. Rosser
Merchandise Catalog Advertisement with Plush Capes and Coats
A fragmented sale listing highlights 53 000 dollars worth of merchandise including plush capes fur trimmed coats beaded jackets and elegant fur trimmed jackets. Items mention tea silk plush capes beaded capes fur collars electric seal chinchilla trims and Persian lama collarettes with various prices and discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Oy
Yue
Two Bridge Men Arrested After West End Drink Fight
Police court reports Lew and Joe Hesse, bridge crew workers, fought and caused a disturbance at Bert Risley’s saloon. Sheriff Porter searched them after jail time, finding about twenty dollars each. Mayor Nose fined both men for drunkenness and related charges. James Clifford faced intoxication charges and was fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Hesse
Joe Hesse
Hocking Valley
Bert Risley
Hesse Brothers
Porter
Lew Hess
Hesse
Mayor Nose
Costa
James Clifford
Rose
Death by Carbolic Acid in Columbus Ironworks
Henry J. Hoepfner an Ironworker foreman at the Eli Heater company in Columbus drank carbolic acid diluted with water in a noon hour suicide at the works. He was about 36 and had been married to Jennie Blackstone of Athens, now with two children, one age 14 and another about 6. The funeral was held at the home of Jacob Woehrie, a mail carrier at Gas City Park avenue, whose wife was Hoepfner’s sister. Hoepfner had moved to Columbus about ten years ago from Athens and worked as a turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Beebe
Beebe
Athens
Peter Beebe
U.S. VL
Manila
Orient
H. D. Henry
Corpus Christi
Texas
Henry
la Porte
Athens Museal
L. C. Haddox
Hiram Mount
Trimble Township
Bethel
Mount
Oakdale
Henry J. Hoepfner
Eli Heater Company
Front
Gay Streets
Columbus
Hoepfner
Miss Blackstone
Lves
Harrison Avenue
Jacob Woehrie
Gas City Park Avenue
Woehrie
4A Aister
Tnner
Jennie Blackstone
Three Candidates for Ohio University Trusteeship
The death of Major Cnaries Town 'send' creates a vacancy on Ohio University's board. Three contenders seek Governor Garfield's appointment: I. M. Foster, T. St. Biddle, and Jones of Jackson. Students on Paceway endorse Foster. the race is cordial yet lively with each citing strong credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnaries
Send
The
Ohio University
4Eh
I. M. Foster
T. St
Biddle
Jones
Jackson
Ohlo University
Foster
Calendar Collection Seen at Adams Express Agent’s House
Mr. P M Root, Adams Express agent, displays a large calendar collection at his home salon. Now in its second year, he has assembled about 170 calendars showing varied designs and colors, many with artistic merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M. Root
Adams Express Company
Root
Expresa Compa
Iam
Athens Opera House to Present Andrews Opera Co Schedule
January program at Athens opera house features standard and comic operas staged by the Andrews Opera Co. The company offers eight or more titles including Martha Carmen Cavalleria Rusticana Pirates Bohemian Girl. Public preference will guide selections and pricing details will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wth
Stet
Athens Opera House
Andrews Opera Co
Hatchkiss
Thorson & Aumbthong
Burned to Death in Texas Home Fire
Information from Deep Water Texas reports the death of Mrs J N Harlinch after her wet clothing ignited from an open grate. She died within twenty four hours in Athens after visiting her sister Mrs Lewis, leaving no husband or children. Remains sent to Houston for interment. A Labrador and a pointer puppy appeared in the notice seeking information or reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mzz
J. N. ‘Harlinch
Deepwater
Texas
Lewis
Mra. Harlin
Houston
Local ads tout cures and remedies in Athens area
A jumble of patent medicine pitches and notices from Athens Ohio and nearby towns. Ads promote DeWitt’s Little Early Pills Cline’s Pharmacy No To Bac and One Minute Cough Cure with testimonials from Dr Hovlow Sparagua and I T Travis. A lost scarf notice asks owners to claim a reward at Messenger and Herald office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. HB. Appleton
Justice of Peace
Clarksburg
DeWitt'n
Cline
Grippe
Agent Southern Railroad
Selina
Cline’s Pharmacy
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Southerton
Mary Slattery
J. R. Wilson
P. H. Kale
Belpre
Lancaster
Jack Hoke
Tifin
T. B. Orme
Cleveland
Mrs. Smith
Buchtel
Our City
Chenda
John Wrlte
Logan
Georgelsynolds
J. M. Welep
KR. E. Bron
Columbus House
F. D. Harper
Guysville
Addison Froberger
Miss Pearl Ramsey
H. Ramsey
Herb Kennard
Universas
Palmer House
Grace Davis
Charleston
W. Va
Henry Bobt
Sanday
Major Townsend
W. F. Hilton
Westville
Indiana
Home Missionary Society of the
MM. E. Church
T. R. Biddle
Nell Roach
Atlanta
Georgia
Byron Wolfe
FL. Preston
Vogan
Mary Haney
Hill Station
Rev
Cincinnati
Howe
Coalton
Banebridge
Mary Dixon
Mill Street
M. Merwin Martin
Bir
Henry Martin
Isaac Warner
Don Edwards
D. W. Cornell
Chas. Townsend
A.D. Alderman
Marietta Register
Trails
Chas. Welch
Warren Patton
Frost
Agdd
W. H. Ring
Boston
Bangor
Maine
Elza Saiters
Allegheny
George Ashton
D. W. Henke Wan
Knights of Pythias
Assenian Lodge
E. L. Sargent
Jerseyville
Hara
Odl
Selby
Fri. Fisher
Zaleski
Fisher
Vinton County
John Hope
T J. Hope
JB. & Oos
Samuel Copeland
New England
ED Sarre
Sixth Avenue
Sayre
B. F. Hawk
Hebron
Bluff City
Kansas
Texas Gulf Coast
Hawk
It. E. Ryan
Samuel Butler & Company
Ryan
Michigan
George L. Pake
Marshfield
F. W. Bush
New York
Weller
James Dain
Leopold
Old Mexico
Great Southwest
St. Louis
Fr Iday Seavs
Jessie Manfield
Lysander
Mansfield
Cave
Kerney
Nebraska
Athens Labor Union
Oficers
John Cook
Griffin Lewis
T. W. Kidwell
George M. Hickle
Kle
Lawrence Sackett
Morgan- Gardner Electrical Company
Chicago
T. R. Sackett
Ladies. Ald Society
Rock Hand Concert Company
DW Stewart Woo Hoa
Hia
College Street
Alfred Farmer
Louiaville
Kentucky
John Higgins
Farmer
Loulaville
Willian Felton
D. H. Moore
Kansas City
Grand Army
Henry Rinsenaen
Dayton
Post Department
Dn. C. M. Gantoway
Xenla
DeWitt
DeWitt's
I. c
PT Im
Vlas
Shipworth
Rome
Henriettas
Serges
Hrondelothn
Bie
Germantown
Ephyr
Saxony
Lilloane
West End
Jami
H. H. Haning
Messenger and Herald Office
Add
Sterling Nemedy Co
N.Y
Sterling Jtemedy Co
Fenner
Frediaia
Appleman
Sarah Lewin
Jeroy Brooks
Cora
Jealpine
Ae A Fowler
D. D. Piarce
Fransine Grenlen
MH. N. Munyon
Gilmore
Cavaimah
Frank L. Hammond
Nettle Mith
J.B. Housah
David
Delanaelby
Eliza F
Jarynifathe
Erie
Mit
Classo Jones
Mas
H. le Waitte
Junea
Guss Elisen Hihen
Frank Love
Rev. W
C.D. Gust
P. M
R. G. Lewis
Brown's Shoe Store
Hull Foster, Jr
Athena
di, W. KE. Brown
DHS. Lawrence & Hhown
Coolville
Sheriffs Sale
Samaria H. Palmer , George W. Baker
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Troy
Onia
Erit
Ghlo Company
Hock~lagpert
George W. Daker
Sherif
Heaalaey
Jewerry Woon
Attys
Dan
Bern
Odie
Ravin U
James Hechler
Win
Thomas Rowan
Charlies Wine
Sarah Ringe
William Genelien
Jong Lewes En
Harry Alen
Cuamianel
Teta
James
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