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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
4
The Daily Messenger reports a quiet Saturday with no arrests or disturbances in the city all day and night. Observers attribute the calm to the immediate aftermath of the 4th of July when exuberant spirits previously caused unrest.
The C. H. & C. I. Coal Company's Doanville store, operating as Doanville Supply Company, relocates to Nelsonville. The new quarters are in the Loftus building at Chestnut street's extreme end, formerly occupied by Loftus Coal Company.
A Nelsonville Improvement Association meeting in the Mayor's Office discussed raising $500 by subscription to pair with a matching city council grant. The goal is a $1,000 fund to improve a plot in the square, with women and other citizens involved in the civic effort.
In yesterday’s game the Nelsonville Grays defeated New Straitsville 1 to 0 before several hundred spectators. Pennybaker and Butterworth pitched for the locals while Daugherty and Collins worked for New Straitsville. Pennybaker struck out 9 batters to Daugherty’s 8. Nelsonville had 3 hits and 2 errors, New Straitsville 2 hits and 4 errors.
Edward Gather was struck in the left eye by a stick thrown by his wife during a home scuffle at Mine No 19. The eye ball was destroyed and Dr. Hill provided medical aid. Mrs. Gathers intended no injury and the accident ended their playful frolic.
Miss Anna Price celebrated her birthday at home on Franklin Street Friday evening. About twenty guests attended a pleasant gathering with music and refreshments including lemon ice, devil's and mountain cake, and punch. Remembrances were presented to Miss Price.
Two men arrested Thursday on a charge of being drunk were arraigned before Mayor Sharp this morning. Each was assessed a fine. one paid security for the fine amount while the other chose to work off the fine on the streets. He elected to work out the fine publicly.
Chief of Police Warner reports thirty five subpoenas issued by the prosecuting attorney for Nelsonville citizens to appear before the Athens grand jury. Witnesses include residents temporarily away or moved to other towns as authorities seek information on charges against former Deputy County Treasurer Scott and potential new indictments.
July 9th and 10th are pay days for the Sunday Creek Coal Company with thousands of dollars distributed among miners. Floodwood workers receive on Sunday, Kimberly on Monday, and Nelsonville on Tuesday.
The YMCA board raises hopes to add 1000 dollars to the 20000 already raised to buy the Poston corner and fund the planned YMCA building. Trustees and William Poston review the property and aim to reach an agreement.
Trustees weigh ground options for a new Y M C A building with Poston corner favored if legal obstacles cleared. Initial plan aimed at three thousand dollars for a site. Cooley property at Fort and Washington faces potential entanglements. No recent board meeting, but a call could convene. Option on Poston corner expires July 13.
Mayor Sharp and City Auditor Au Miller led a purge of their offices yesterday destroying worthless papers and general rubbish accumulated over time.
Nelsonville experiences steady substantial growth in civic social and business life. The city touts modern public improvements active businessmen and top ranked schools making it one of the state's best towns.
The board of public affairs corrected a previous report stating rent for its former Hyde building offices was $15 per month. The actual payment is $10 monthly, clarifying the earlier error.
The appearance of the plot in the square was much improved today after rubbish removal and the cutting of weeds and tall grass. The spot could become beautiful with some money and attention.
Mrs. Jeffrey entertained about a dozen friends at cards Friday evening at the Hotel Dew. Out of town guests included Miss Mattie Wilson and Allie Schrader of Columbus and Miss Lelia Mitchell of Newark attending a surprise function at Miss Anna Price’s home. Donald J. Hynus of New Lexington visited Miss Pearl Edington. Several locals hosted guests from Columbus and Coshocton while others visited Chillicothe Buckeye Lake and Toledo. Regulars, illness updates, and travel plans accompany the social notices.
Mrs. T. C. Willadsen of Manning Iowa writes to Mrs. Pinkham praising the medicine saying it saved her life and she cannot express gratitude enough in words. She emphasizes the life saving impact and gratitude toward the physician and remedy.
A testimonial from Mrs Le Willadsen credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of menstrual problems and weak health after doctors failed. The letter urges other suffering women to seek the remedy and warns against substitutes. Also notes a police report from Nelsonville July 6 with three arrests from the July 4th events and fines collected.
A Nelsonville picnic on July 4 spent the afternoon in the country with George Bethel Joshua Spencer Robert Jackson Thomas Davis and their families along with Mrs Stanley Bean and daughter Marie Mrs F Pritchard and Mr and Mrs Lee MacDowell. They played baseball and other games then the ladies served a luncheon.
Promoters of the Nelsonville Athens & Glouster Traction line report about fifty four percent of rights-of-way secured. They seek outside capital and harbor hopes for essential financial assistance to advance the project.
In Nelsonville on July 5 the local nine played two games against Luhrig and Hocking players. Morning contest ended 3 to 2 for Nelsonville with Steadman and Dew on the mound. Afternoon match drew 1500 plus spectators. Luhrig won 10 to 5 as their center fielder made a sensational fly catch. Pennybaker and Butterworth pitched for Nelsonville. Neal, Thompson, and Thompson for Luhrig.
Nelsonville July 6 Walter Burke thirteen year old son of Charles Burke of Deanville drowned yesterday afternoon while swimming with a companion in the local reservoir. The body was recovered late in the day.
New coal mine project near Lost Run branch of the Hocking Valley railroad aims to develop about 120 acres of coal lands with a vein 12 to 14 feet high. The Gem Coal Company is capitalized at 15000 dollars and plans to start opening next week led by George C. Silcott as president H B Summers as vice president and general manager and O L Aumiller as secretary and treasurer. Local sports meanwhile report Nelsonville and New Straitsville teams set to play at the new baseball park next Sunday with Pennybaker Butterworth and Dougherty Collins as batteries amid fan anticipation.
Nelsonville trustees secured an option on the Poston property at Washington and Fort streets as a probable site for the new Y M C A building. Citizens have subscribed 20900 toward construction. the 15 day option expires next week. The Gerritt property at Fayette and Jefferson remains under consideration.
The Board of Public Service offices were moved yesterday from the Masonic block to the city building to cut expenses. The new quarters are on the ground floor in the rear of the Mayor's office.
Attorney Keen staked off the ground for a new eight room two story frame dwelling to be erected on Chestnut street by George Shoemaker in Nelsonville. Work will be started at once.
Earl Grady of Clarksburg West Virginia visits his parents Prof and Mrs Grady in Franklin. Olive Cline of Akron Ohio stays with Mrs Nl Moore on Fort Street. Mrs T C Hulbert gravely ill at Sharp Street home with slight hopes of recovery. Curtis Smiley and sister from Indianapolis visit Miss Lulu Poston on West Washington Street and return home yesterday.
Nelsonville stands out as one of the best small cities in Ohio for its population group. The city’s strong business climate comes from diverse industries beyond mining, contributing to growth and prosperity beyond what many similarly sized towns enjoy.
Police were notified last evening that a roan mare and a bridle end saddle, owned by George Sanborn of Goose Run, were stolen from his barn during Wednesday night. Authorities suspected the thief was heading toward Nelsonville with the loot and were told to watch for the pair.
The proposal suggests improving a public square by creating a lawn, planting flowers, and adding a fountain. It argues such enhancements would instill pride in residents and leave a favorable impression on visitors, urging broad public support from civic-minded citizens.
D A Williams who last May purchased an interest in the livery business run by Faires and Hanson on Hocking street has sold his stake to Mr Faires who becomes the sole owner.
City Council in adjourned session approves the 1907 tax levy and an ordinance apportioning it to municipal funds. Maintenance rate set at six mills, sinking fund at five and a half, both down from last year. Bills approved including salaries. Myers Street paving proposal advances to second reading. Next meeting to set six month appropriations.
Mrs. Sarah Lowden returns from a week visiting friends at Alfred and Athens. Misses Tude and Mary Wake visit Matti's. Clara Pritchard ends a ten day visit with the Gilberts in Columbus. Dr and Mrs Nathan Hill back from Caldwell Ohio. Archibalds return to Bellaire after visits in Port Street. Lena Goss and sons visit Mrs Moore in Fort Street. Wilmer Gross and others travel to Athens. L P Rice to open a men’s tailoring shop above Howell’s meat store next week. Mrs Minerva Wesse sells her Fairview dwelling for 500 dollars and moves to Columbus. Sam Longley umpiring in Milwaukee and Columbus, with stops in Nelsonville. J M Hyde adds a rear brick annex to his square building near Parks’ shoe store.
The Athens Board of Education met in adjourned session to discuss the new school building contract with George L. Fenzell set at 48,894.45 dollars, with a total project price around 61,950 dollars after architect fees. Ground was broken yesterday with three teams and five workers, and grading could finish within a week weather permitting, amid funding tensions and possible injunctions over the building appropriation.
The article argues the Board of Education should continue toward building the school house despite prior opposition. It claims supporters are quieted, the board is willing to assume budget risk, and delays threaten winter roofing. It urges letting the elected board handle school business and handling others’ concerns individually.
Word reached here that the John Lawrence killed in Clarksburg West Virginia is not the former resident. His brother L Lawrence of Cleveland learned the man shot there by that name is alive and well. No local knowledge of two men named John Lawrence existed in Clarksburg.
Jack Grim of the Ath ens Juvenile brass band asks citizens to provide a band stand and a lighted seating area on or near campus for a free outdoor concert at least weekly through the summer. The group would perform with simple facilities, seeking only financial help to arrange the space. Who will take on the task?
The draft notes that a dozen candidates at the caucus favored a primary, signaling broad public support for change. It argues the central committee lacks genuine public backing and will likely be replaced, with Republicans free to choose preferred members without obstruction.
Dean Henry G. Williams walked down the street for the first time in eight weeks. He says health has improved in ten days and hopes to continue. He has given up plans to return to work before fall and will spend the summer in rest.
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