Con Sessions Set for July Summer School Meetings
Ohio University announces Schoolmasters Conferences from July 22 to July 27 as part of its Summer School program. The schedule features two-hour sessions daily 3 10 to 5 00 pm with topics on public sentiment in education, state courses, school finance and athletics. Prominent educators and Thomas Lowden will lead lectures on diverse education themes.
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West Side Growth Shown In Messenger Report
The Messenger notes steady West Side prosperity with new homes and developments. Builders like Bert Hooper John Curran W S Blackwood Swift Co F C Stedman Co and Rardin additions show six to ten room houses on West State Maple Central and Curran avenues. Flagship F C Stedman Co wholesale building nears completion as paving on N Cemetery Street is planned. Central Avenue M E Church reports ongoing Sunday School and services, signaling bright prospects for the area.
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Bert Hooper
West State Street
John Curran
Maple Street
W.S. Blackwood
John DeWeese
Swift & Co’s
Thomas Bennett
Central Avenue
Jesse Watkins
Rardin
John Maxwell, Sr
Curran Avenue
John Maxwell, Jr
Wallace Pratt
D.A
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Curran Streets
Cemetery Street
Rardin Avenue
F. C. Stedman Co
N. Cemetery Street
Central Avenue M. E
Schoolhouse Accident Lands Boy in Bed
Young George Graham, nineteen, fell from a scaffold at a school construction site while working on brickwork near the main entrance. He slipped from a board and ladder, striking the ground amid debris. Dr. McDougal treated him and he was taken home to 19 Wolf Street. authorities expect a full recovery in a few weeks.
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George Graham
Graham
P. McDougal
William Graham
Wolf Street
C. 8. McDougal
Glouster Completes New Steel Street Bridge
Glouster announces the completion of its new High street bridge this week with traffic opening soon. The steel structure uses tar soaked wooden blocks for the floor, lined with sand, and is higher than the old span, with surrounding pavement being leveled for a smooth approach.
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Glouster
High Street
Work of the Nine Rural Routes Out of Athens
Postmaster Finst erwald reports for the quarter ending June 1907 the mail delivered on nine rural routes from Athens. Route 6 handled the most mail with over 21 thousand pieces, while Routes 8 and 9 are newly established and show daily growth. The grand total reached 132 679 pieces, reflecting a sizable increase and proving the routes improve mail service for farmers.
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Athens
Finsterwald
Uncle Sam
Jacksonville Goes Wet By Seven Votes
In Jacksonville the local option election favored the wets by seven votes with 158 for wet and 151 for dry. A total of 309 ballots were cast, eight saloons secured licenses, and Trimble township joined Jacksonville in the wet outcome amid broad public attention.
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Jacksonville
Trimble Township
Tower Proposition Delays Hold On School Building Plans
School Board adjourned without agreement on a proposed forty foot tower for the public school building. Architect Van Leyen estimated 1200 dollars for materials and construction, while contractor Fenzel could not bid below 1200 due to higher costs. The tower would be an ornamental addition, no clock or bell, to enhance appearance on the hill. Miss Bayard Allom was elected to a grades position to fill a vacancy created by Miss Adalaide Curry.
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Bayard Allom
Adalaide Curry
van Leyen
Fenzel
Athens Baseball Team Winds Up The Season
The Athens base ball team ends its season with no remaining home games. One final game was planned in Athens but drew no fans, leaving the team nearly $500 in debt. Fans are advised to travel to nearby Buchtel or Nelsonville for any further games.
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