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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1902

Page

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Freight rear-ends passenger train near Athens

A rear end collision occurred between Hocking Valley passenger No. 33 and Ohio Central freight No. 6 about 7:35 a.m. one mile below Channelery, Athens. Engineer Weller and fireman Dickey leaped clear. several passengers were injured. Names include John Weller, L. D. Wilson, Myrtle Reeves, Grace Junod, Jane Bailey. The crash damaged the caboose and two freight cars. heavy coaches prevented broader loss of life.

Hocking Valley Ohio Central Channecry Hemal Lfe John Weller Columbus L. D. Wilson Athens Myrtle Reeves T. Dickey G. H. Junod East State Weller Uoon Miss Reeves Wilson West State Street J. R. Smith Armitage J. M. Nida Beaumont Curos Waller Dickey Stager

Pallas Club Honors Price Couple With Farewell Reception

Members of the Pallas club hosted a Friday evening farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Price at the Hobson home. Attendees included Mrs. Hobson and Mrs. Evans along with a musical program by Mrs. Tausch and several young performers. Mrs. Evans presented a book of appreciation as thanks for Mrs. Price’s leadership, followed by elegant refreshments.

Pallas Club Svork Edna Thompson Ellen Moore Weiler Mathews

Dick Chosen Chairman After Ohio GOP Meeting

At a Columbus gathering of the Republican state central committee Congressman Charles Dick of Akron was reappointed chairman and will lead the Ohio campaign this fall. Major L. M. Jewett of Athens was elected to the state executive committee.

Republican State Central Committee Columbus Charles Dick Akron Ohio L. M. Jewett Athens

Peters and Clark Form New Law Partnership

Attorneys W. E. Peters of Athens and L. H. Clark of Guernsey County form a new law partnership to practice as Peters and Clark. Mr. Clark is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Law.

W. E. Peters Athens L. H Clark Guernsey County Frm Peters & Clark Mr. Clark Law Department The Ohio State University

Young Men Entertained by A J A Club at Assembly Rooms

The P A club of Misses Linscott Grones Francie Sheldon Hunter and Davis entertained the young men’s club A J A’s Monday evening at the Assembly club rooms on Congress street. Dancing and cards were featured with blue and white decor and light refreshments. Attendees included Miss Nancy era St Marys Miss Mary Hudson Oxford Miss Mary Jones Jackson Miss Edith Sniffen Marietta Miss Lucile Cable Nelsonville Miss Virginia Bishop Melen Roach Dodly Onch Dana Roach Lottie Allom Lenora Kern Sylva Moore Louise Carpenter Lela Horner Mayme Wood and Maryrscott.

Mary Jones Jackson Misa Edith Sniffen Marietta Lucile Cable Nelsonville Virginia Bishop Melen Roach Dodly Onch Dana Roach Lottie Allom Lenora Kern Sylva Moore Louise Carpenter Lela Horner Mayme Wood Maryrscott

Doctor Rohberger to Locate Practice in Marietta

Dr H P Rohberger formerly of the Penn medical school spent several days in Marietta renewing acquaintances He recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania medical department and passed the state board examination at Columbus He will locate in Marietta to practice medicine.

H. P. Rohberger Univeristy of Pennaylvania State Board Columbus Marieus

Athens Builds Boom With State Hospital Cottages and Various Structures

Athens enters a building boom as state funds flow for cottages at the Athens state hospital, boiler plant remodeling, and new normal school facilities. Contracts set for July with completion hoped by year’s end, plus multiple residences and a Presbyterian church underway on Main Street and Court Street corridors.

Athens Athens State Hospital Normal School College Presbyterian Church Avery D. Zenner & Co A. W. Connett Main Street Connete Lawrence-Worstell Court Street Ued Don Unitien F. &. Roach South Court Street Charles Demolet Bower Broa Abent Erecrion Market House H. Grosvenor University Terrace Opeapalley Grosvenor James Grim Union Street James Brooks West Union Street Wm. Kuntz North Congress Street R. Bean Daun Street J. B. Mattingley College Street J. B. Dalton State Street Frank Phillips J. C. Cornwell Statetreet Cornwell Henry Boska East State Street O. D. Hopkins Morris Avenue C. BI. Copeland W. B. Bentley Copeland Bentley E. J. Baker J. M. Chappell How Mill Street J. C. Coss

Redmen Memorial Services Planned at Christian Church

The Redmen order announces memorial rites Sunday at 10 50 a m at the Christian Church with a 9 0 assemble and march from the lodge to the church Rev T L Lowe to deliver the sermon. Afternoon processions proceed to the cemetery for ritual services and a committee will visit Canaanville to decorate the grave of Mr Buck, the sole deceased member buried there.

Order of Redmun Christian Church T. L. Lowe Canaanville Buck

Hoover to attend AAAS meetings then lecture in Chautauqua

William Hoover sails for Chicago to join the American Association for the Advancement of Science meetings. After the sessions he travels to Chautauqua to conduct his usual work in mathematics. He has twelve years’ connection with the Chautauqua educational movement and ranks foremost among instructors there.

Illiam Hoover American Association For the Advance of Scierre Chautauqua Hoover

Nebraska Parties Nominate Gubernatorial Candidates

The Republican State Convention of Nebraska nominated John Mickey of Polk County for Governor while the Democratic State Convention nominated C. J. Smyth, despite expectations that William J. Bryant would be their choice.

Nebraska John Mickey Polk County William J. Bryant C. J. Smyth

Continental in Control Transfer at Glouster Coal Mines

The William Job Coal Company’s property in Sunday Creek valley was transferred to Continental Coal Mining Company in Glouster. A inspection tour of executives from both firms preceded the change, with Continental taking charge of most mines in Athens Perry and Hocking counties and a projected daily output near 35 000 tons across the valleys.

Glouster William Job Coal Company Sunday Creek Continental Coal Mining Company Job Coal Company William Job Columban L. M. Breeden Toledo W. H. Vaner G. W. Gaylan G. G. Metzger W. V. Jones William Job Company Sunday Disk Continental Hocking Snow Fork William W. P. Read Stapendona Sini

Athens County Leads in Reading Circle Enrollment

The Olio Teachers' Reading Circle report from the State De tae chanimecee Sauteak Deaksae Bay shows Athens county surpassing all others with 400 members enrolled for the year, Franklin county next with 4. Prof. F S Coultrap attended the association and was elected to the Ohio Reading Circle state board of control for four years.

Olio Reading Circle State de Tae Chanimecee Sauteak Deaksae Bay Athens County Athena County Franklin County Counnty F. 8. Coultrap State Board of Control Ohio Reading Circle

Boxwell Commencement Marks North District Ceremony

York township Boxwell Committee held a commencement in Fairview boat House district No. 15 north of Carbontate Priday. Miss Minnie Kennard taught last year and led the program with ample preparation and a decorated room. Supt A H Dixon of Ablany gave the address, G L Pako of Marshfield provided music and spoke briefly. Graduates were Miss Ant Clark and Buster Jesse Carter.

York Township Boxwell Fairview Eboat House Carbontate Jane Wyatsoman Fort Eseen Minnie Kennard A. H. Dixon Ablany G. L. Pako Marshfield Ant Clark Buster Jesse Carter

Death of Thomas Curran in Knoxville Tennessee

The sudden death of Thomas Curran occurred Friday at his Knoxville home. He was 35, single, son of John Curran of West Union street. Father learned of the illness Friday afternoon. Remains returned Monday and buried at the Catholic cemetery after services by Father J. B. Mattingly. Constipation listed as the cause.

Thomas Curran Knoxville Teen John Curran West Union Street Hs Son Catholic Cementery J. B. Mattingly

Johnston Appointed to State Insurance Clerkship in Columbus

Fred P. Johnston has been appointed to a new clerical post in the state Insurance department in Columbus. The position, created by the legislature last winter, carries a salary above 1200 dollars annually. From ten applicants in the county, Johnston won the post by lot over Maurice Bryson of Glenatur. Senator Moore, authorized to name the appointee by Insurance Commissioner Vorys, announced Johnston’s selection. Johnston, a Trimble native and recent University graduate, was private secretary to President Ellis last year. He leaves for Columbus Tuesday to assume duties.

Johnston Fred P. Johnston State Insurances Department Columbus Thorn Warn Maurice Bryson Glenatur Moore Insoranies Vorys Johnson Bryson Trimble Ellis

McQuay and Hunter Tie The Knot In County Ceremony

James McQuay and Miss Missouri Hunter married at South Salem in Highland County on Saturday. Roy Pfatztraf officiated at the parsonage in the presence of relatives. The bride is the Hunter daughter. McQuay is a Greenfield farmer with many New Petersburg friends. The couple plans to reside in Greenfield.

McQuay-Hunter James McQuay Missouri Hunter Marriluge South Salem Highland County Roy.Pfatztraf Greenfield

Sunday School Institute Led By Rev C A Kleeberger

Rev C A Kleeberger Sunday school evangelist of the Christian Church will lead a two week institute in the Christian church from July 9 to 14. Open to all Sunday school superintendents teachers and scholars of all churches. He brings latest approved methods with stereoptical views to illustrate the work.

C. A. Kleeberger The Christian Church Kleeberger U. S

Mills Divorce Suit Filed Over Alleged Desertion

Divorce action filed by Ida Mills against John Mills on a Saturday seeks separation on the ground of gross neglect of duty. The couple, married in Bleigs county in 18s, reside near Lyda.

Ida Mills John Mills Bleigs County Lyda

Death of Mrs Cooley At Dean Avenue Home

Mint Anna Cooley died Sunday night at her Dean Avenue home from complications of diseases. She was about 67. The remains were taken to Bishop cemetery in Lodi township Tuesday where interment occurred.

Cooley Mint Anna Cooley Dean Avenue Bishop Cemetery Lodi Township

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Engieer Mimo Hein Hobson Armitape A. E. Price Chzirman New Law Firm Will State Hospital Oliva Redmen Memorial Sunday Creek Valley JOB Mines Ouster Sunday School Institute
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