Ohio University to Erect New Grand Stand at Athletic Field
Materials are ready for a new 60 by 24 foot grand stand with 500 capacity at Ohio University Athletic Field. The structure includes two dressing rooms, protective netting, and a small admission fee. Construction starts soon under Prof. J C Jones with plans donated by Anderson Bros. New west bleachers will complement the existing seating.
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Ohio University
Board of Trustees
The
University
Acuties
Athens
J. C. Jones
Will Its Power Be Surrendered
In Guysville Ohio on July 9 1906 a Messenger editor letter argues about county candidates seeking a primary and questions whether the triumvirate central committee will surrender its powers to the central committee. The writer warns of boss rule and calls for genuine reform through a fair primary.
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Guysville
Ohio
Messenger
Board of Elections
Committee of Three
Central Committee
Farmer R. F. D
Ath County Fair Dates Set For Three Day Run
The Ath County Fair and Races will span August 14 15 and 16 with plans for a large and improved event. Organizers urge early travel arrangements and note excitement surrounding the fair.
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Dave
Tawkly. Oy
Card of Thanks from Maiala Family
The family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and after the death of their beloved mother Mrs. Kate Maiala, D. Tanner.
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Kate Maiala
Up-to-Date Cafe to Open in Athens
William Zink, longtime New Lexington restaurateur, moves his family to Athens. He will occupy part of the East Wing of the Ladies Dormitory and run a rooming house for students. Zink partners with J. E. Donaldson to open a first class cafe on West Washington Street serving short orders and full meals.
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William Zink
New Lexington
Athens
Zink
J. E. Donaldson
West
Washington Street
Mrs Brown and Daughter Host Pleasant Card Party
Mrs. J. D. Brown with Mrs. T. J. Davis entertained friends at a card party yesterday afternoon. Guests reports a most enjoyable afternoon.
Lena Graham Hosts B. G. C. Girls Evening
Miss Lena Graham entertained the B. G. C. girls at her home with light refreshments and a good time reported by all who attended.
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Lena Graham
Fine Bay Horse Sold to Frank Erwin for 390
Arthur Wolfe sold his bay horse yesterday to Frank Erwin of Nelsonville for 390 dollars. The deal was completed without incident and the horse is to be delivered to the buyer.
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Arthur Wolfe
Frank Erwin
Nelsonville
Sudden Death Shocks Athens Family of Alanson Courtney
Athens residents mourn the death of Alanson Courtney who died at his Dean Avenue home at 11 p.m. from a stroke of paralysis after feeling well at his farm the previous day. He leaves a widow Mary Nanna and five children, with three deceased. funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. officiated by Rev. T. L. Lowe. Burial in the new cemetery.
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Alanson Courtney
Dean Avenue
Mr. Courtney
Athens
Courtney
Mary Nanna
Jennie Lewis
T. L. Lowe
D. D
New Cemetery
City Council Faces Street and Sewer Fund Shortfall
The city council notes the service fund for streets and sewers is short of money. With about 3,000 for six months, 1,836 went to the Light Plant, leaving roughly 1,200 for streets and sewers. $300 was allotted to sewers, plus 1,500 in sewer bonds planned to be sold, adding 1,800 for sewers. The Panama Canal project on West State street is expected to be paid by F. C. Stedman Grocery Co. and contractor W. S. Bowers. A sanitary sewer shares the ditch with the storm sewer with tile and laying supplied by the city, otherwise costs will hit sewer funds.
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West State Street
F. C. Stedman Grocery Co
W. S. Bowers
Pleasanton Social Roundup Notes Visitors and Water Find
Mrs R D Mason left for a few days visit with friends in Westerville. Mrs Rowena Snyder of Shade visited Pleasanton late this week. Mrs William Gilkeyis visiting friends in Zanesville. Mr Webster Kenney struck water while digging a well near the store and prices have fallen rapidly since. Water has been very high the last year. Mrs Bean and Mrs Williams visited Adison Carbough last week.
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R. D. Mason
Westerville
Rowena Snyder
Shade
Pleasanton
William Gilkey
Zanesville
Webster Kenney
Bean
Williams
Adison Carbough
Mrs. C. M. Shepard Returns to Columbus Home
Mrs. C. M. Shepard comes back to Columbus today after a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Grosvenor. She is joined by Miss Grace McKee for a four week stay in Columbus. Grace Wilson of Columbus visits her aunt Mrs. Charles Newsom while Grace Wilson plans a visit to Athens relatives. Grace Wilson’s father Charles Wilson works as a conductor on the N. & W. railroad.
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C. M. Shepard
Columbus
Grace Wilson
Charles Newsom
Iss Wilson
Athens
Charles Wilson
N. & W. Railroad
Smith Street Affair: Miner Dad Accused of Assault
Officer Port responded to neighbors alleging mistreatment of a fourteen year old by D Saffoll at his Smith Street home. No arrests were made though an affidavit for assault and battery may follow. Neighbors say the father struck the boy after supper while the boy says no abuse occurred. The incident follows prior use of a buggy whip. the boy's nose bled for about thirty minutes. Both father and son work in mines.
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Port
D. Saffol
Smith Street
Saffoll
Safffoll
Doctor Dailey to Move Offices to New Bank Building
Dr. W B Dailey announces moving his offices from the Fulton Block to rooms 7 and 8 on the second floor of the New Bank Building. He will be located in the new quarters after July 12.
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W. B. Dailey
Fulton Block
Bank
Barber Adds Bath Service in McCoy Building
Charles Maple, the barber on West Union Street in the McCoy Building, has added hot and cold baths to his shop. He encourages patrons to try the bath department and see him for more details. 7-10-42.
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Charlies Maple
West Union Street
McCoy Building
Rea Aux Cf Ke Cail
Charles Maple
Beasleys Residence Struck by Lightning in Aimesville
A storm in Aimesville today caused a lightning strike on D. M. Beasley’s residence. The bolt traveled down the chimney breaking bricks but caused no serious damage and no injuries. Miss Beasley narrowly avoided harm.
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D. M. Beasley
Aimesville
Miss Beasley
Severe Thunder Storm Strikes Farm Burns Barn and Tools
A Friday afternoon thunder storm struck a barn owned by John Armstrong, destroying a grain drill wheat and miscellaneous items. A gas line burst and burned for 24 hours before repairs. Visitors gathered at W S Dunnington’s as townspeople travel for social visits and church events.
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John Armstrong
Carl Mains
West Point
Sam Johnson
Chester Hill
W. S. Dunnington
Fannie Hanson
Tacoma
George Selby
Portsmouth
Pleasant Hill
John Rubberman
Virginia Dewees
Lillian Rardin
Investment in Homes Best Investment in Real Estate
A real estate agent argues home ownership is a solid duty and a reliable, growing market in Athens. He says well located, well built homes preserve value and yield profits when sold, with happiness and comfort as primary goals. Demand remains strong as dealers stay busy showing houses despite midsummer heat.
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Athens
Former Athens Woman Mrs Henry T Hoyt Dies in St Paul
Telegram confirms the death of Mrs Henry T Hoyt of Athens at about eighty. Her son Chas Hoyt of St Paul will bring the body to Athens for a Thursday funeral at the Pickering home on University Terrace after short services. Her other children include Lizzie Hoyt West and Grace Hoyt Jones with Thomas Jones a grandson.
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Chas. Hoyt
St. Paul
Hoyt
Athens
Pomeroy
Lancaster
Grace Hoyt Jones
Judge Jones
Jackson
Thomas Jones
Jones
Lizzie Hoyt West
Samuel West
Cincinnati
Kate Hoyt
Charles Hoyt
J. L. Pickering
University Terrace
Pickering
Frost and Local Residents Attend Various Events
Frost and The Citizens Telephone company held a meeting Saturday. Rev Keller preached at Centennial church Sunday. Miss Oma Conklin and Miss Mabel Dean attend Normal at Athens. William Founds traveled to Marietta. Linus Conklin and wife from Wheeling visited relatives nearby. Bertha Kinney, formerly at Marietta, returned there Monday after visiting parents. Henry and wife Crippen of Athens visited Mrs Betsy Dean. Ellsworth Gruey returned to Sugar Creek mines. Local youths enjoyed music at Mrs Harriet Ladd’s Saturday. Miss Van Brandeberry returning from Marietta. Mrs Edith Brandson of Vinton County visiting. Miss Stella Ladd and brother Walter visited Frank Kinney. Dora Frost to manage Citizens' switchboard for the coming month.
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Oma Conklin
Mabel Dean
Athens
William Founds
Marietta
Bertha Kineny
Henry M. Crippen
Betsey Dean
Ellsworth Gruey
Sugar Creek
Harriett Ladd
van Brandeberry
Hannah Cunningham
Edith Brandson
Vinton County
Stella Ladd
Brother Walter
Frank Kinney
Dora Frost
Citizens
Athens Area Notables and Visitors Noted in Daily Messenger
Mr J H Finsterwald and son Fred of Guysville visit Athens while Miss Helen Pickett visits Columbus relatives. Dr Ellis to McConnelsville for Patterson graduates address. Lou Riley of Guysville with Athens friends. Fred Logan of Columbus visits brother Clade Logan. H G Stalder at Put-in-Bay. Mr and Mrs J D Taylor host parents Mrs and Mrs Af F Taylor of Baltimore. Miss Law Ball of Clouster visits sister Mrs H H Shaw. Miss Hall back from Columbus hospital recovering from throat operation. L J McCume leaves Kentucky on business trip.
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Daily Messenger
J. H. Finsterwald
Fred
Guysville
Athens
Mise Law Ball of
Clouster
H. H. Shaw
Misa Hall
Happy Family Reunion Marks Eightieth Birthday
A Kurtz family gathering at their North Congress street home honors Mrs. Isabella M. Kurtz on her eightieth birthday. Attending from out of town are C L Kurtz and son Charles of Columbus E B Kurtz of New York and John W Dowd and wife of Toledo. The celebrant inspires affection and praise for a life of service and benevolence.
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Kurtz
North
Congress Street
Isabella M. Kurtz
C. L. Kurtz
Charles
Columbus
E. B. Kurtz
New York
John W. Dowd
Toledo
Social visits and community gathering at local seminary
G A Coe and family visited friends on Sunday. Guy Smith of Chester and Lizzie Williams of Burlingham stayed with John Cowan and wife. Emmett Guthrie of Athens visited Charles Grim and family. An ice cream social on Seminary lawn drew a large crowd and good fun. Mary E Sloane returned home from Nelsonville after visiting granddaughter Joseph Brickles.
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G. A. Coe
Guy Smith
Chester
Lizzie Williams
Burlingham
John Cowan
Emmett Guthrie
Athens
Charles Grim
Seminary Lawn
Lewis Rossitter and Sons
Howard and
Mulliard
Mary E. Sloane
Joseph Brickles
Nelsonville
Gertrude Neimister
Jonnie Wilson
J. EB. Roberts
Columbus
Grace Scott Returns Home After Visit in Columbus
Miss Grace Scott comes back to her Columbus residence Saturday following a short visit with relatives.
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Grace Scott
Columbus
Miners Strike Over Tiny Shortage in Hocking District
A new miners strike takes hold in the Hocking District as workers at Sunday Creek mines walk out after pay statements show small shortfalls on two weeks wages. Officials expect a swift settlement and resumption of work once miscalculation is clarified.
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Hocking District
Columbus
Sunday Creek Company
John M. Roan
Sunday Creek
Hocking
William Green
F. S. Brooks
Green
County Recorder Nomination Bid Acknowledged by Candidate
A candidate announces intent to seek the Republican nomination for County Recorder subject to voters will in the upcoming primary. The statement signals entry into the party race and outlines pursuit of the office.
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Repubblican
Iy. & Koush
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Frost
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Keller
Centennial Church
Linus Conklin
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Here
Helen Pickett
Charles Bower
Magnetic Springs
Ellis
McConnelsville
Patterson
Morgan County
Lou Riley
Athens Friends
Fred Logan
Clade Logan
H. G. Stalder
Put-in-Bay
J. D. Taylor
Af. F. Taylor
Baltimore
L. McCume
Kentucky
Thomas Maklin
Carl Berry
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