Burch Sustains Fractured Skull in Pumping Station Accident
Dorsey Burch aged 24, an engineer at the B and O pumping station, was struck by a whirling shaft while starting pumps. He sustained a fractured skull but recovered consciousness, surgeons removed three skull fragments, and he rests at home with a favorable prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey Burch
Young Burch
Veneer Woor
Charles Sheldon
New Door
Sheldon
Burch
Biddle
Cemetery Street
Alderman
Dorsey Burch Improves After Skull Operation
Dorsey Burch, badly injured at the B. and O. pumping station Tuesday afternoon, is slowly improving after skull surgery Tuesday night. He rests comfortably and hopes are high for a complete recovery barring complications. Orla Burch of Portsmouth arrived Wednesday to assist in his care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey Burch
Orla Burch
Portsmouth
Election of officers at Athens Brick company meeting
Stockholders met Tuesday afternoon for the annual officer election. Elected for the coming year were President W. N. Alderman, Vice President Henry O'Bleness, Secretary and Treasurer C. H. Doan, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer Carl Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Brick Company
W. N. Alderman
Henry O’bleness
C. H. Doan
Carl Fuller
Dr Z L Henry Moves Practice to Athens
Dr Z L Henry who has practiced in Amesville for nine years has moved his family to Athens and will practice medicine with his brother Dr J L Henry at 7 South Congress Street and on Washington Street. The Henries are welcomed back by friends in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. L. Henry
Amesville
South
Congress Street
J. L. Henry
Washington Street
Mrs. Henry
Athens
Ohio Society of New York Banquet Guest List
President Ellis to attend the Ohio Society of New York annual banquet at the Waldorf Astoria on Saturday evening. The topic is Ohio in Education with Attorney General Wade Ellis expected to speak. Many Ohio residents in Washington and eastern cities plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Ohio Society of New York
Waldorf- Astoria
Ohio
Wade Ellis
Washington
No Game Expected Saturday Amid Heating Plant Repairs
Manager Livingston and Dr. Jones tried to arrange a basketball game for Saturday evening but efforts failed. Dr. Jones announced at noon there would be no game due to heat repairs at the heating plant on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Dr. Jones
Athens Lumber Co. v Marten Hardware Co case answer filed
In the case Athens Lumber Co. versus Marten Hardware Co. the defendants filed their answer to the petition. They deny all allegations, claim the showcases were not as ordered and faultily constructed, and refuse payment unless fixed. They move to dismiss the action and seek costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Lumber Co
Marten Hardware Co
Jaintiffs
Lancaster Gazette
High Water Halts K. and M. Rail Traffic Across Ohio River
Flood conditions shut down mainline service from Point Pleasant to Cincinnati as the Ohio River rises to 54.7 feet near Cincinnati. Freight and passenger moves are halted beyond Hobson, Sedamsville, and Parkersburg while B and O operations stall due to a submerged freight house. Hocking Valley trains run on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Grand Central
Sedamsville
Parkersburg
Hocking
City council debates bonds for electric light plant upgrade
An adjourned session reports moneys for December and discusses funding to add equipment for the electric lighting system. Councils consider issuing bonds under a four year annual limit to raise six thousand dollars, with a new ordinance to govern city scales under Bardin lease plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junod
Campbell
Hedges
McVay
Mayor Day
Price
Biddison
General Fund
Board of Public Affairs
Golden
Council
Sinking Fund
East State Street
South Bridge
Bardin Coal Company
Smith Street
Rardins
Prize Offered for Best Composition on Peace
Colleges nationwide show interest in international peace and arbitration. Mary and Helen Seabury of New Bedford offer $25 to the best essay or oration from university and Normal College students. Ohio University may enter a speaker for the Intercollegiate Peace Association contest in Cincinnati on May 17 with prizes of 75, 50 and 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Mary and
Helen Seabury
New Bedford
Mass
Seabury
Ohio University
Intercollegiate Peace Association
Cincinnati
Pittsburg Guests Visit Mr and Mrs Grove Ayers
Mrs Pearl Sanders and Miss Edith Lanning of Pittsburg are the guests of Mr and Mrs Grove Ayers for a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Sanders
Edith Lanning
Pittsburg
Grove Ayers
River Rises to Highest Level in Months Threatening Areas
Heavy rains upstream push river to a multimonth high. Anticipated floods may cover low-lying Mill Street district and Coates' bottoms. Ball park already partly submerged but no major damage reported yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Street
Ball Park
Pair From Chauncey Involved In Unclear Matter
I M MecHarg aged 37 and Myrtle Johnson aged 37, both residents of Chauncey, are noted in connection with a local matter. The report provides minimal details beyond their ages and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. MecHarg
Myrtle Johnson
Chauncey
B and O Pay Totals to Athens Workers
The B and O employees received their December pay on Tuesday totaling 3637.60 dollars. December receipts exceeded December 1905 by 2000.17 dollars, while payrolls were lower than October and November, indicating money flowing into Athens as business grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Mrs Addie Angell Whetstone dies at 37 in Albany
Mrs Addie Angell Whetstone aged 37 of Albany died at her home Friday January 11 and was buried Sunday in Hebbardsville cemetery. She was a member of the C P church at Hebbardsville and is survived by her husband four sisters and three brothers Mrs Sarah J Miller Missouri Mrs Martha Spencer Kansas Mrs Carrie Vorhes Hebbardsville Mrs Julie Lash Athens J B Angell Missouri and David Angell Colorado
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Herbert M. Whetstone
Hebbardsville
Addie L. Angell
C. P. Church
Sarah J. Miller
Missouri
Martha Spencer
Kansas
Carrie Vorhes
Julia Lash
Athens
J. B. Angell
David Angell
Colorado
Paroled Robbers From Mansfield Reformatory
William and Lott Breaker who held up Henry Barker on the Plains about two years ago and were sent to Mansfield Reformatory have been paroled recently. Jay Witham who robbed the Sugar Creek post office years ago has also been paroled from the same institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William and Lott Breaker
Henry Barker
Plains
Mansfield Reformatory
Jay Witham
Sugar Creek
Distribution of the liquor tax in Athens County
County Auditor Walker reports the total liquor tax paid under the Aikin law was 35339.71 dollars. Of this, 10601.92 goes to Ohio, 7067.93 to the county infirmary, and the remainder allocated to local treasuries: Athens 2178.42, Nelsonville 5597.51, Glouster 3042.41, Buchtel 2235.00, Jacksonville 1346.90, Trimble 1184.74, York 2084.88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Walker
State of
Ohio
Treasuries
Athens Corporation
Nelsonville Corporation
Glouster Corporation
Buchtel Corporation
Jacksonville Corporation
Trimble Township
York Township
Officers Installed At Athenian Lodge No 104 K of P
At a regular meeting on Monday evening Athenian Lodge No 104 K of P installed new officers led by C C L L Mercer and V C L H Clark with other posts filled by L Nye W C Jones F E Goldsberry E H Cotton T B Roush A O Rink and L W Keltiey. M E Twiss was elected trustee for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athenian Lodge No. 104
C. C
L. L. Mercer
V. C
L. H. Clark
L. C. Nye
Robert Cabeen
W. C. Jones
F. E. Goldsberry
E. H. Cotton
T. B. Roush
I. G
A. O. Rink
O. G
Hood Delivers Notable Exhibition of Pool Tricks
Mr. Joe Hood, renowned pool champion, staged a two hour exhibition of fancy and trick shots before the Elk lodge club, Tuesday evening. His display showcased seemingly impossible shots and mixed instruction with entertainment, while his pleasing manner and clear explanations impressed spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hood
Elk Lodge
Hood
Ben Beckler Visits City From Mineral
Mineral business visitor Ben Beckler was in the city today for meetings and networking. He toured downtown firms and discussed regional opportunities with local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Beckler
Mineral
Brigadier Lamb Leaves for Van Wert and Toledo
Brigadier Alexander Lamb of New York City, guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Putnam, departed this morning for Van Wert and Toledo after visiting in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Lamb
New York City
G. I. Putnam
van Wert
Toledo
Building Boom on Athens West Side Surges Forward
A Messenger report notes nonstop building activity in West Athens despite winter. Cement and brick structures rise including the Stedman company packing plant, a new Central Avenue church, and several residences. Development expands with new lots, paving plans, and real estate deals fueling a robust boom.
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Athens
Cemetery Street
West State
Hocking Valley
Round House
West Side
Central Avenue
West
C. A. Bolin
Clark Street
J. H. Scott
Bolin
A. L. Forest
West State Street
Peter Pratt
W. J. Blackwood
Raidings
Gus Pratt
J. Bishop
D. A. Bardin
C. J. Coulson
South Cemetery Street
James Cassels
North Cemetery Street
H. M. Wheaton
West Athens
Former OU Student Secures Dawes Land Commission Post
Edwin C. Motter, formerly of Athens, Ohio, and a former Ohio University student, has joined the Dawes land commission at Muskogee Oklahoma. He will earn $1,800 annually and is a son of Dr. J. R. Motter of Gillespieville. His Athens friends commend his achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scioto Gazette
E. C. Motter
Ohio University
Motter
Athens
Oklahoma
Edwin CC. Motter
Dawes Land Commission
Muskogee
Bratten Visits Parkersburg as Ohio River Rises
James Bratten traveled to Parkersburg to visit friends and view the Ohio River, which was running exceptionally high this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bratten
Parkersburg
Ohio River
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Eli Roush
Hedges & Son
Athens Journal
Thomas Edmundson
Cc. C. van Horn
W. A. Mills
Henderson-Crider Drug Company
Charlies McVicker
Palmer Street
George Haning
Athens Gas Light & Electric Company
City Prison
Same
City Hall
J. M. Higgins
C. L. Biddison
Race
Elliott
Foster Alley
W. H. Stanage and Company
Athens Foundry & Machine Company
Rardin Coal Company
Carpenter Hardware Company
Athens Gazette
William Thompson
J. W. Palmer
Warren Brothers
O. A
Ilege
Ness
Aikin
Treasury of
L. W. Keltiey
M. E. Twiss
O. U. Lands
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