Train Collision Near Glouster Injures Crew and Kills Local Resident
A southbound T and O train collided with a yard engine on the main line near Glouster. Engineer Compton and fireman Domaine jumped and were bruised, mail clerk Herrold was cut but unhurt, while yard engineer Joe Halliday suffered a broken leg. The wreck suspended traffic for hours. Mrs Judith Henry, 85, died in the incident, and a Union soldier was killed nearby as memories of Manassas haunt observers. Letters from Mrs F M Whaley reflect on the Manassas battle memory and local Confederate memories.
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Glouster
Compton
Domaine
W. H. Herrold
Athens
Joe Halliday
Halliday
Judith Henry
Miss Henry
75Th O. V. L
Mike Brady
David Knowlton
Manassas
F. M. Whaley
Visit to Bull Run battlefields yields relics and history
From Washington to Manassas on June 6 the writer tours the Bull Run sites. Three days on the fields yield 22 bullets, shell fragments, various shot pieces, and a spear from a flag staff found near the final fighting ground. Relics thrill local visitors at the Stone House and Henry House areas.
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Messenger
Bull Run
Washington D. C
Manassas
Stone House
Henry House
Warrenton Pike
Sadley Road
Sadley
Bull Ran
Hunter
Heinttzelman
New York
Pombe Oaries
Ounie Denntan
Reader letters defend road tax fairness in Albany letter
A. Dailey of Albany writes that a June 22 article on road tax grafters overstates problems. He argues many supervisors and labor receipting practices are not as corrupt, cites farmers’ in-kind labor, and warns against cash road tax schemes and broader graft risks.
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A. C. Dailey
Albany
Messenger
Carthage Raised Quota For Electric Railroad
Coolville and Carthage township have fully subscribed the $8500 quota for the proposed electric railroad led by Col. A. E. Boone and associates. The last dollar was raised at a picnic on the fair grounds, and the committee praises the promoters for moving the plan forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Carthage Township
Col. A. E. Boone
Kurtz Safe in Mexico Amid Flood Threat
News from Guanajuato shows the Kurtz family and relatives staying there were unharmed after a cloud burst swelled rivers and flooded nearby towns Guanamato and Marfil. A late telegram confirmed their safety despite the disaster.
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Guanamato
Marfil
Mexico
Charles Kurtz
Guanajato
Mr and Mrs Emmett Cotton Return to Athens Home
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Cotton and their young son from Columbus have come back to Athens to establish residence. Mr. Cotton has been transferred to the B and O office located here.
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Emmett Cotton
Little Son
Columbus
Athens
Mr. Cotton
July Fourth Celebrated at Athens University Auditorium
A crowded university auditorium in Athens heard speeches by Hon. Lewis Laylin secretary of state Hon. Albert Douglas and Rev Levi Gilbert editor of the Western Christian Advocate. The event praised education urged temperance and inspired patriotism amid music and a large turnout of teachers from many counties.
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Lewis
Laylin
Ellis
Ohio University
Albert Douglas
Chillicothe
Douglas
Levi Gilbert
Western Christian Advocate
Avidence
New Civil Filings Listed in Common Pleas Court
In the past week new cases were filed in common pleas court. J. D. Brown sues John H. Carpenter and M. Kurtz as executor of W. D. Bartlett to recover a debt. W. B. Montgomery & Co. filed an attachment for money against Novelty Oil Co.
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Common Pleas Court
J. D. Brown
John
H. Carpenter
M. Kurtz
W. D. Bartlett
W. B. Montgomery & Co
Novelty Oil Co
Township Teachers Employed By Athens Township Board
The Athens township school board elected teachers for sub districts including Miss Margaret Mills No 1 and Miss Dora Davis No 13. A resolution set pay at 20 a month for first time teachers while experienced staff earn 30 to 33 monthly.
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Athens Townhip School Board
Margaret Mills
Mary Biddle
Bessie Staneart
Jennie Price
Gertrude Higgins
Guy Morrison
E. L. Dumaree
Ida White
Hattie Sandres
Alveretta Baker
Dora Davis
Myrtle White
Death of Mrs Rackham in Chauncey after long illness
Mrs Iona Rackham died at her Chauncey home on Saturday July 1 from tuberculosis after months of illness. Funeral services were held there Tuesday and burial was in Nye cemetery. She leaves a husband and several children.
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Iona Rackham
Chauncey
Nye
Uptown B&O Station Opens in New York City
The B and O completes an uptown station at the foot of West 23rd Street in the heart of the shopping hotel and theatre district. The modern facility ferries run from this station and meet all trains.
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New York City
West 23Rd Street
Athenian Club Votes to Remain Open Not Sell to Elks
In a Monday night vote of 23 present from 388 members the Athenian club decided to continue as an organization and keep its quarters in the Cline building. The motion to sell to the Elks lost by 11 to 10 with two blanks, and the Elks were allowed use of the club room for two meetings monthly until permanent quarters are found.
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Athenian Club
Cline
Elk Lodge
The
Elks
Death of Former Resident Ella Randall in California
Ella Mitchell Randall died in Passadena California on June 6 1905 from tuberculosis of the throat. Born in Albany she was the last and youngest daughter of John Q Mitchell and his widow mother. She leaves a husband three daughters and many friends. She was highly regarded for her many fine qualities and memory of her sweet face and voice lingers with her hometowns Athens and Albany.
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Ella Mitchell Randall
Passadena
California
Randall
Athens
Albany
John Q. Mitchell
Mitchell
Ella Mitchel
Davis dies at state hospital of tuberculosis
John W. Davis aged 58, long term patient at the state hospital, died Saturday from tuberculosis. His remains were sent to Peebles for burial.
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John W. Davis
State Hospital
Peebles
Coolville Fourth of July Celebration Draws 1500
About 1,500 people attended Coolville’s fourth annual Independence Day celebration at the picnic grounds. Portland band of 12 played patriotic music while Little Hocking defeated Reedville 11 to 4 in forenoon baseball. Prizes went to Miss McAfee and Mr. Copleand. horse and cart races followed with purses awarded.
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Coolville
Portland Band of 12 Pieces
Reedaville
Little Hocking
McAfee
Copleand
Athens
Frank Devore
Parkersburg
Sis
Monahan
Lewis Humphrey
Fawnee Coe
Mrs Trevdley and Ruth Plan Ohautanu Qua Stay
Mrs F Trevdley and her daughter Ruth depart for Ohautanu Qua for several weeks while Mr and Mrs Walsh spend the Fourth in Giouster.
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F. Trevdley
Ruth
Ohautanuqua
Walsh
Giouster
Athens voters weigh Boone traction line amid pledges and doubt
Athens citizens face a $4000 subscription decision on Col Boone's railroad line as Marion Bern Ames and Carthage townships back the project while local meetings draw little interest. A committee will seek funds and assess capitalists ready to finance surveys with final judgment on Boone's claimed ability to deliver.
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Athens
Col. Boone
Marion
Bern Township
Ames Township
Carthage Township
Boone
Barns
Akron
Marietta
Zanesville
Methodist Services at Local Church Next Sunday
Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. W. L. Slatz D. D. offers 10 30 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. sermons with the evening theme Gold. Sunday school at 9 a.m. F Coultrap, superintendent. Epworth League meets in lecture room at 6 30 p.m. Public invited to attend.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
W. L. Slatz
Coultrap
Epworth League
Mrs Barth Visits Sister in Coolville This Week
Mrs Otto Barth is visiting her sister in Coolville this week, staying with relatives and touring the area.
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Mre
Otto Barth
Coolville
Grosvenor and Carpenter Become Elks
The first meeting of the new Elk lodge was held in the Athenian club rooms Wednesday night of last week. Gen. Grosvenor and Hon. J. L. Carpenter were initiated into the mysteries of Elkdom. The Elks will use the Athenian club rooms for temporary quarters.
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New
Elk Lodge
Knights Templar Elect Officers in Athens Commandery No 25
The Knights Templar Athens Commandery No 25 held its regular annual officer election. Elected for the ensuing year were F. W. Bush eminent commander, B. D. Thompson generalissimo, W. K. Scott captain general, B. A. Headley prelate, A. J. Frame treasurer, James A. Palmer recorder, Chas W. Harris senior warden, Chas A. Cornwell junior warden, D. A. R. McKinstry standard bearer, F. P. Phillips order bearer, F. L. Woodworth warder, W. J. Hastings sentinel. Installation set for July 26.
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Athens
Knights Templar
F. W. Bush
D. Thompson
W. K. Scott
B.A Headley
A. J. Frame
Jas. A. Palmer
Chas
W. Harris
A. Cornwell
D. A. R. McKins
Presbyterian Church Services Next Sunday
The minister and officers invite all to Presbyterian services next Sunday. Morning sermon by Dr. King titled Rose for Confessing Christ. Evening theme How Shall We Escape if We Neglect So Great Salvation. Special music by the church choir with Miss Bancroft as soloist.
Death of a Young Man at Plains
John Bricker nine year old son of William Bricker died Wednesday June 28 after a long illness of typhoid fever. Funeral services were held at the Plains M E church Friday conducted by Rev Bougoard and interment followed at Nye cemetery Chauncey.
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John
Wm. Bricker
Plains
The
Plains M. E
Bougoard
Nye
Chauncey
Athens Team Dominates in Three Baseball Games
In Athens three baseball games drew fair crowds. The all colored Athens team beat the Parkersburg Wizards 14–0 in the morning with Wade pitching. Afternoon sees the Athens bats again and the Wizards fall 14–0 as Wade shines. the Crescents fall to Elks 18–5 while Athens features strong defense and unified play.
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Athens
Parkersburg Wizards
Wade
Parker
Maiden
Schiegel
Smith
Wizards
Hic
Parkersburg
Davis
Schleger
Nelsonville
Parkersburg Uresvents
The
Elks
Crescents
Slidie Measley
Eike
Dalton Kelley
Harris
Mehloe Carpenter
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Ont
D. C
Herrold Ali
Bull Run Battle Fields
Dailey
Albany, G
Carthage
Laylin, Douglas & Gilbert
Gilbert
University
Rackham
Uptown Station
Thomas
Methodist Services
Grosvenor and
Carpenter
Presbyterians
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