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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
3
Names of candidates for Republican central committeemen are listed for 11 precincts amid a countywide contest that drew no opposition. The article notes General Grosvenor will control the local delegation to next year’s congressional convention with no opposing candidates.
Miss May Walker received word Monday of her father George Lovell Walker's death after a brief heart illness at his son’s home in High Point North Carolina. He was a son of George Walker of Ameysville and grandson of Judge Walker early Athens county pioneer and Mason. Walker had served as postmaster at TocCoa Georgia for six years.
A. R. McKinstry and Miss Gussie Jourden were married at the bride's home on Woodland Avenue Saturday evening at 8 30. Reverend F. M. Hurley of the Methodist Protestant Church officiated in the presence of a few invited friends. A light luncheon followed.
Former probate judge and clerk of the common pleas court George Lantz died at his home in McArthur Monday morning. A well known county figure and prominent Democrat in earlier years.
Clarence Michaels, about 17, a farm worker near Harrisonville, drowned Friday evening in a branch of Margaret Creek while swimming with H. L. Baker’s son Oland. Neighbors saved him from six to seven feet of water but could not revive him. Funeral held Sunday at his parents’ home near Harrisonville.
W B Lawrence and Dr Merwin signed a contract Monday with Chas J Warner to build a double eight room house on the College and Mill corner. Lawrence faces College and Merwin faces Mill. The Athens brick structure will enhance the area, replacing the old brick. H H Wickham has begun excavation opposite for another double house and will push for early completion.
Mr. Guy Andress Sackett well known here and Miss Jessie May Hall daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hall of Columbus were married Tuesday evening last week at the bride’s home with Rev W W Good officiating. The bride wore white Paris muslin and carried bride’s roses. About thirty guests attended. Mr. Sackett is vice-president of the Sackett Mine Supply Company. The couple plan a three weeks tour on the lakes before settling in Columbus.
A list of successful applicants receiving certificates at the July examination includes one year group: Jennie Nelson Maude Duncan Emma Grigsby Louella Fit zer Bessie Curfman Katherine Fit zer Annie Andrews Chas White Frances Crossman Grace Alien Jessie McBroom Lelia Campbell Willa Frost E L Dumaree Estella Closter Ethel Anthony Gertrude Jacoby Elma Crawford Louise Pierce Adda Cox Anna Wilson Mayde White C E Ruth Minnie Burdett Verna Miller Bertha Gibbs Anna Dingmore Cleo Jacoby Jennie Biddle Bertha Young Frances Biddle H J Hoskinsop Grace Kinson Mable Dean Bess Grosline Clain Hawk Marguerue Lax Lulu Black Dean Culums Henry Warner Effie McKee E D Stout Two years Jessie Weiss Nellie Pierce Blanch Philipps Annie Porter Minnie Keonard Elsie Pinkerton Ida Wedge Mary Snow Three years Gertrude Shepard Blanche Howe Lyda McBride Eight years L G Bean C L Martzolff.
The Nebraska Indians, a traveling baseball team, faced the Daleton squad on University field Saturday afternoon. The Indians dominated with a swift pitching battery, striking out the miners at will. Daleton fought to locate the ball but suffered several near-misses as the locals slipped to a 3 to 2 loss.
John Baker a hotel porter is accused of burglarizing Henderson's drug store after midnight Tuesday. He entered through a side door with a skeleton key, took the cash drawer’s contents and perfumes, and fled town. Police lack a trace of his whereabouts. Baker, a Georgia native, had been living at the Hotel Athens.
A special Athens election approved a $15,000 bond to build an electric light plant by a lopsided vote of 424 for 49 against. Precinct results show Athens 88 9, College 91 6, Court 127 8, Hudson 118 ?. Hudson dissenters outnumbered other precincts combined.
Amesville votes Thursday on whether to surrender corporate rights. The result favors the in corporation side by 82 to 32. A Friday council meeting approved plans to order new sidewalks built in various parts of town.
Articles filed with the clerk of courts to incorporate the Trimble Mill company with capital stock of 10000 divided into shares of 100. Incorporators are B F Price L B McDaniel A W Russel J H Mescher and Andrew Palmer. The business object is general milling.
The residence of Basil A. Jones four miles west of Albany caught fire from a kitchen flue as Mrs. Jones prepared supper. The building and most contents were destroyed. insurance on the house was $400.
Ohio Central Lines offers a single fare for round trips from all Ohio stations to attend Eagie’s convention. Tickets go on sale July 20 and 21 with return travel allowed through July 23, 1903.
Middletown Indiana based Iron Bed Mi? Co will not accept Athens board of trade offer to supply a lot and build a building to be purchased later. The company is negotiating with other towns in Ohio and Indiana and may accept a better proposal elsewhere despite no official decision.
The village council met Tuesday night and approved an ordinance to issue bonds for an electric light plant. The action resumes original proceedings after a spring omission. Mayor Logan proposed L. D. Wilson as street commissioner but no vote passed. Jas McCormick was unanimously chosen at $1.50 per day. A petition to grade Wolf Street was referred to the street committee. The council will meet in two weeks to authorize bond sale advertising.
Fred Foster found a cab horse with a breast wound and bleeding after a bullet struck it. The same day Lewis fired two shots from a saloon doorway on Olive street. one bullet hit Foster's horse, the other killed Stewart. Dr. Johnston located the wound but could not retrieve the bullet.
Secretary Haning of the county fair renovates premium lists and plans strong entertainment for the Athens county fair set for August 25 to 27. He expects more entries across premium classes and a large livestock display, with a grand parade of premium stock on the final day if entries meet expectations.
A Cable family reunion was held Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cable in east Athens. The event celebrated the homecoming of the Cable children. A bountiful dinner followed a delightful day. Attending were Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Cable and daughter of Ft. Clark Texas, Mr. and Mrs. H. Cable and son of Laredo Texas, Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Stanley and daughter of Harrisonville, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Cable and son of Columbus, and W. R. Cable of Columbus.
Mrs. Annie Ford died suddenly of paralysis on July 1 while visiting her daughter Mrs H B Rickey in Clarence Missouri. Her remains were brought to Athens on Friday July 3 by grandson Samuel Rickey. Funeral services conducted by Rev Hurley were held Sunday at Piece sereh ent intent nh Bas-
The Boxwell graduates of Athens county held commencement in the auditorium. Supt. M. A. Dixon presided as 74 students received diplomas in a program led by Dr. King with an address by Prof. Fredrick Treadley. Names of graduates include Pearl White, Sylvia Andrews, Maude Conway, Tena Campbell, Gus Campbell, and 70 more.
Sheriff and deputy arrested Will Smith Luke McConnaha and Jack Fierce of Chauncey on charges of stealing brass fittings brass water valves copper wire from Continental Coal Co Superintendent Penrod had noted missing metal and implicated the trio warrants were issued by Squire Rose A Saturday preliminary trial bound them over to the grand jury each bond set at 50 Smith bonded out while the others remained without bond for the moment Penrod promises more arrests to halt petty stealing in Chauncey
Mrs. Mary Hoskinson aged 79 widow of Ziba Hoskinson died Saturday from paralysis of the stomach near Willow Creek. Funeral services were held Monday at South Canaan with Rev. W. H. O'Neal officiating and interment followed at that place. The deceased was widely respected and the funeral was well attended.
Mr and Mrs Harry W McKinstry are visiting Mr and Mrs K T McKinstry at Pt Pleasant in West Virginia.
Micheal J Waren, a former lover of the Maple Hill Coal Company of Nelsonville, sues for 15000 damages in the court of common pleas. He alleges a long passage way through the mines at Happy Hollow caused a fall of slate that crushed his right leg and damaged his spine, leaving him paralyzed. He claims defendants neglected to provide a safe passage and the case will be heard in the fall term.
A Newark issue urges Athens to mark the upcoming centennial with town improvements. Lancaster enforces weed and rubbish removal with assessments on property, while Chicago’s Improvement Association urges cross community help from churches and schools for cleanliness measures and advertising containment.
The Good Time Club at Albany, a group of unmarried townsmen, hosted a set em up celebration at Brown's hill after a bene dict member covered refreshments. Rumor says the party followed by vows that each present would marry as soon as arrangements allow.
Alfred July 14. W 8 Stout a leading farmer in the neighborhood was struck by lightning while seeking shelter in a barn during a storm Saturday afternoon and died instantly. Three fellow workers were severely shocked. the barn sustained little damage. Stout's funeral was held yesterday with large attendance.
Frank Pinkerton aged 34, son of Joseph Pinkerton of the two miles east area, died Tuesday night at eleven o'clock from consumption. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 at the Canaanville church with interment in Willow Creek Cemetery.
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