Man Injured When Bridge False Work Gave Way
A wharf accident near Sugar Grove hurled Lewis J. Strahl of Athens into the Hocking River. He suffered a broken leg, hip bruises, and internal injuries, while seven other workers were injured but none fatally. The iron bridge false work failed under strain as workers and ties fell into the river. Strahl swam to shore after narrowly missing a railroad tie, was aided to Sugar Grove, treated, and later returned home to Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Sugar Grove
Lewis J. Strah
Athen
Honeystauble
Mr. Strahl
Athens
East State Street
Hocking River
Strahl
Rapid Growth of Summer Term at Ohio University
The 1892 start of Ohio University’s summer term grew under Professors Dunkle Evans Copeland Higley Mercer and later Atkinson Chubb. The private program earned college credit, added a model training school, broadened advertising, and saw enrollment rise from 53 in 1900 to 238 in 1902 with attendees from remote counties and repeated instructors planning for 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Dunkle
Evans
M. Copeland
Copeland
Higley
Mercer
Atkinson
Chubb
Super
Ellis
Dean Williams
the Normal College
Nelsonville Post Office Moves Into New Barron Building
Postmaster James Sheppard moves the Nelsonville post office into the new two story brick Barron building on West Washington street. The 20 by 65 foot post office houses 500 call boxes and 400 lock boxes with combination locks. Barron bakery and offices share the premises funded by local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
James Sheppard
Newquarters
New Barron Pi Ioinge
Washington Street
T. S. Barron
Post Office
Sheppard
Grosvenor
T. 8. Barron
West Washington Street
Biddle Mohler Nuptials at Albany Sunday
The marriage of Dr. John 8. Biddle and Miss Elizabeth D. Mohler occurred Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at Albany Cumberland Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. J. H. Kirkpatrick officiating. The private ceremony united the couple as husband and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Biddle
Elizabeth D. Mohler
Lbany
Cumberland Presbyterian Parsonage
J. H. Kirkpatrick
Athens County
Albany
John H. Mohter
John F. Biddle
Fisher
Baltimore Medical Coll of Physicians and Surgeons
Biddle
New Haven
W. Va
Red Men Initiation in Mohawk Tribe No. 174
In Athens on Saturday night Mohawk Tribe No. 174 initiated thirteen new members through adoption hunter warrior and chief degrees. Twenty six members from Wellston Joyta Tribe No. 106 assisted, completing the conferral by Sunday morning. A second initiation class of about a dozen is planned in Mohawk soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Weilsuton
Joyta
Pickett
Wellston
Mohawk
Death of a Veteran in Nelsonville
Lewis Steenrod, a Nelsonville resident for life and Civil War veteran of Company G 18th O V L, died Sunday night after a complication of diseases. He was about 60. Funeral services will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lewis Steenrod
18Th O. V. L
Miner Henry Fisher Killed by Fall at Carbon Hill
Nelsonville June 29 Henry Fisher a miner at Carbon Hill was crushed by a fall of slate this morning and died from his injuries He was about 40 years old and leaves a wife He lived at Carbon Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Henry Fisher
Carbon Hill
Banks Will Close for Legal Holiday
Banks will be closed Saturday April 4th due to a legal holiday.
Rural Routes In Operation Across Athens County
Several rural mail routes began service yesterday in Athens County including from Athens Guysville Stewart Amesville Trimble and Glouster. Routes cover about 23 to 25 miles serving 90 to 115 families and 350 to 450 people with carriers named Woodworth Fish Busch Hoisington and Henshaw. Also notes about route No 1 from Trimble and route No 2 from Glouster plus a biographical sketch of Dr Richardson and his career from Portsmouth to Massillon and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Athens
Guynsville
Stewart
Amesville
Trimble
Glouster
Mechanicsburg
Angell Ridge
Willow Creek
Clark’s Chapel
Woodworth
Guysville
Carthage
Alfred
Hull
Anthony
Hemlock Grove
J. R.fish
J. R.fish Is Carrier and Mrs. Fish
Hocking River
Cook’s Crossing
Federal
Kilvert
Sand Rock
Rom England
R. E. Busch
P. T. Busch
Rome
Bern
Soventern
Hoover Ridge
Will Hoisington
Fred Ellis
J. . Wolf
Linscott
Linscott Post Office
Lewis
Congress Run
Dana Haskins
Dwight Haskins
Oakdale
Hollister
Derthick
Morris Henshaw
Bishopville
Mountville
Morgan
Charles Cook
Sudden Death of Dr A B Richardson Shocked Community
Dr. A B Richardson, superintendent of the government hospital for the insane in Washington DC, died suddenly Saturday night of apoplexy. Renowned as a leading psychiatrist and first elected president of the American Neurologist association, he was regarded as a foremost figure in his field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Richardson
Portsmouth
Bellevue
New York
Athens
Gundry
Athena State Hospital
Columbus
Cincinnati
Columbus State Hospital
Massillon Hospital
Washington
McKinley
A. B. Richardson
Government Hospital For the
Washington, D. C
American Neurologist Association
Caught by Lever While Dumping Cars
Chauncey June 80 Harry Moore was caught by a mine dump lever at the Continental mine Friday afternoon and hurled ten feet onto his head and shoulders. Fellow workers freed him. jaws and neck set. he remained unconscious briefly. Dr Hanning treated him and he was later pronounced out of danger. Moore, about 22, is the son of Frank Moore living south of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Harry Moore
Continental
Dr. Hanning
Moore
Frank Moore
Athens
Aged Resident Dies in Guysville
Guysville June 30 The death of Mrs H T Hull occurred Thursday night at her home after a six month illness caused by stomach trouble with complications She was 79 and had lived in Guysville for thirty years She was born in Athens county and moved to Washington county as a child Funeral services were held Sunday at the M E church conducted by Rev L L Cherrington She leaves her husband three children a sister and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysville
8. T. Hull
Athens County
Washington County
M. E
L. L. Cherrington
T.ull
Isaac Brewer
This Place
J. D. Evans
Carthage Township
H. L. Hull
Kansas
Cole
Ironton
Simeon Witham
Gallipolis
Jonu Witham
Lowa
Sudden Death Of I E Campbell Near Athens
I E Campbell died suddenly Monday evening near Factory one mile west of Athens due to neuralgia of the heart. He was four years old, Virginia born, educated despite hardship after Civil War losses. Funeral at 8:30 this morning led by Rev G Walton King, burial in the new cemetery. He leaves a wife and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Campbell
Athens
Factory
Virginia
Red Sulpher Springs
G. Walton King
New Cemetery
Chauncey Mine
Switch Connection Linked to Johnson Bros Mine
The switch to the Johnson Bros mine three miles north of Athens was connected Monday with the Hocking Valley main line after months of delay. Longstanding trouble prompted talk of building a separate switch to Grosvenor and connecting with the Baltimore & Ohio. The complication is resolved and work at the new shaft is advancing rapidly. The owners aim to have coal shipping within fifty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Bros
Athens
Hocking Valley
Baltimore & Ohio
Grosvenor
Robert Barron Dies in Nelsonville After Illness
Robert Barron died after a period of poor health in Nelsonville. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Smergler of the Presbyterian church on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Robert Barron
Smergler
The
Presbyterian Church
Berry's leg torn by mine machine in Hollister accident
A mine accident at No. 16 of the Continental Coal Company in Hollister injures Augustus Berry, whose right leg is torn from ankle to near knee by a cutting machine. Amputation above the knee was required and, with internal injuries, the prognosis is fatal. Berry, 35, leaves a wife and three children, formerly from Lathrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Lathrop
Glouster
Hollister
Augustuserry
No. 16
Rare Indian blanket received by Athenian
H. F. Link of Grones Link received a rare hand woven wool blanket from Lawton Oklahoma. Townsend bought it from Geronimo the Apache chief, now a prisoner of war at Ft. Sill. The 20 year old artifact has historic value and is valued for its handmade quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Link
Grones
Hamblin and Gladyis wed in Toledo ceremony
The marriage of Robert F. Hamblin and Louise E. Gladyis of Portland Maine was performed Wednesday at six by Rev John Reid Shannon in Toledo. The couple, now on a wedding trip, will reside on Vermont Avenue in the city. Hamblin is a known Athena figure and former longtime steward of the state hospital. He sits on the Ohio University board of trustees and has lived in Toledo for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Hamblin
Mias Louise E. Gladyis
Portland
Toledo
John Reid Shannon
Spitting Ban Considered by London Council
A London common council subcommittee drafts by laws to curb spitting in public spaces. The proposed rule bans spitting on carriages halls and waiting rooms with fines up to forty shillings per offense. Supporters hail reform as costless to ratepayers and in line with civic health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
London Common Council
London County Council
den Om
All Council
al Arenes
Goodspeed & Company Opens Local Grocery Firm
George Wells sells his interest to Gspeed and O Moore. The new firm, Goodspeed & Company, will operate in Athens led by Mr Goodspeed with Mr Moore handling wholesale ties. Wells retires due to ill health after months of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wells
Bros., Grocers
Yes
G. EB
Graspeed
O. Moore
Tom Chatge
Goodspeed & Company
Athens
Creek
Jaé
Sg Eat Ge
New Engrams Coal Company
Moore
K. E. Shedd & Cor Wholesale Grocers
Columbus
Goodspeed
Wells
Drunkenness Fines Placed On Several Local Men
In Police Court Mayor Logan dealt with Milton Bell John Arbaugh and Thomas Nichols on drunkenness charges. Bell paid eight dollars with six ninety in costs. Arbaugh paid six dollars plus costs. Nichols was jailed until after the Fourth. James pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid five dollars plus eight ninety in costs. Frank faced a disorderly conduct charge and paid seven dollars and ninety cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Bell
Logan
John Arbaugh
Thomas Nichols
James
Frank
Death of Mrs Lash Leaves 3 Sons in Alexander Township
Death of Mrs Mary Lash, wife of the late William Lash, occurred Tuesday morning at her home in Alexander township. She was 34, mother of Urban Lash, Wil Lash and Rev A H Lash. Rev Lash, from Duan Michigan, cared for her in failing health. Funeral at 10:30 this morning led by Rev J H Kirkpatric of Albany. Interment in Bassett cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eb.anh
William Lash
Alexander Township
Urban
Wi Lash
Alexan
A. H. Lash
Duan Michigan
Mra
J. H. Kirkpatt
Albany
Bassett Cemetery
Boxwell Graduation Held in Canaanville
Canaan Township observes Boxwell commencement exercises in Canaanville on Friday afternoon. Graduates include Alpha G Constance Graham, Harry Lee, and Will Dorr. Prof Mills of Ohio University delivers the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxwell
Canaan
Canaanville
Alpha G Constance Graham
Harry Lee
Will Dorr
Prof. Mills
Ohio University
Entertainer Minnie Miller to Perform in Murphysboro Church
Mrs Minnie Mills Miller of Mur Ind visiting Prof and Mrs Mills will present an entertainment in the Christian church next Tuesday at 8 PM. Miller known for impersonating child charters. The Nordica Ladies quartet, newly formed, will make its first appearance on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Mills Miller
Mur Ind
Mills
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Freinds
Biddle-Mohler
Trimble and
County
E. Campbell
America
Sanitary Code Board of Health
York
Athens V. L Society
Athenian
Hamblin-Gladyis
Nussanve
Mary Lash
Canaan Township
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