Young American Soldier Dies in Manila War Casualties
William Hill Jr died in Manila while serving with the Army in the Philippines. He left Athens Ohio in March for duty and reached Manila April 12 after a long sea voyage. Reports say he died of fever on July 2 after fighting illness and undergoing clerical work in Manila hospital. His father received letters detailing his service and wishes to rest in his homeland or near Manila.
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Ttl
S. Sat
Long Ney
Philippines
New York
Manila
Wehet
Hil
Wpark
Daly
Cablat
Otis
Tadre
William WH. IL
Tery
Tha Faterek
Generdi
Brus. Hingly
Hospital Corps
Sternberg
Ington
D. GO
Ang Ui
William IT
Athens
Ohio
Indier
West
Hill
S. B. Hill
Ohio University
Mets
Ron
Thumb Shot Of Yorn Tragedy At Reating Friday Morning
Manager Ashley Blacktara encountered a firearm accident while hunting a squirrel Friday morning. He emptied the barrel of his gun, and a misfired double barrel loader discharged, tearing his thumb and injuring his face.
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Ashley Blacktara
Symasticate Wilson Meeting Aids Albany Workers
The Symsticate Wilson continues with increasing interest in Albany and vicinity. He is energetic and faithful, receiving help from many Christian workers to support the effort. A storm nearly wrecked the Wilson tent, but local supporters patched it and kept it usable. A bicycle mishap caused a scare Saturday as a rider from Pleasanton approached the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Albany
Albery
James Duffee
Pleasanton
Maria
Subday School Convention At Coolville Dates Announced
Athens county lands mab issues notice for a Subday School Convention in Coolville on August 17 and 14. Each county school may send two delegates, with free lodging if names are sent to James F. Brown in Athens before August. Notables like State Secretary Joseph Clark and District President G H Black plan to attend. Round trip fare set at one and one third by several rail lines.
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Athens County
Cogiville
Quolville
James F. Brown
Athens
Joseph Clark
Columbus
G. H. Black
MacConnellville
Hocking Valley Road
Schens
Srey
Coolville
Zion Baptist Church Sermons Stir Congregation
Sermons delivered at the Zion Baptist Church drew appreciation from attendees. Rev Anderson A Mot Richmon Inia presented inspiring talks and lectured on topics including Great Britain fears, continental visits, and court life, receiving a hearty vote of thanks from the congregation.
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Baptist Church
Sundlay
Rs Tv
Anderson A
Richmon
Alli
Anderson
Briain
Linar
Gumileries
Artur
Aldreson
Barn Burned in Lee Township Losses Hit $1200
A large barn belonging to Abram Urossen in Lee township was struck by lightning Saturday and its contents burned. The blaze destroyed about 40 tons of hay and valuable machinery. Insurance on the barn and its contents is reported not to cover the total loss, estimated at around 1200 dollars.
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Ansaxt
Abram Urossen
Lee Township
Sunday School Social Ice Cream Supper Planned
Great preparations are under way for an ice cream supper and play to be held at the school grounds next Saturday evening. The Sunday school announces the event on July 3 and expects a large turnout with efforts to entertain all who attend.
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Addal
Judicial statistics for Athens county reveal divorce trends
The Clerk of Courts reports one year ending tune year shows divorces granted and filings, with a total of thirty four cases. Eleven arose from adultery, seventeen from absence and neglect, two from drunkenness, and two from miscellaneous causes. Custody and alimony details appear. penalties include penalties and several jail terms. Deaths by violence numbered thirteen. homicide and accident cases cited. Common Pleas figures show 225 pending cases at start, 223 filed, 25 disposed, with ten cases advancing to the circuit court.
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Stry
Achens County
Staic
Clerk of Courts
Athens County
Vnl
Athens Conniv
Fang
Shnkenness
Ivo
Pere Espuul Eriling
Amidine
KHL
Suni
Common Pleas Court
Pineal
Cisast
Atl Fae
Lost on Raccoon Creek Camping Party Missing
A camping trip near Rasdoon Creek by Moon svile, including Mr and Mrs G L Pabe and others, reports Mr and Mrs Hawk lost in the woods. A mountaineer later guided searchers to the camping ground where the couple was found safe.
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Siumgfield
Jth
Rasdoon Creek
Moonsvile
G. L. Pabe
G. W. Dutlee
E.G. Pedigo
C. G. Hawk
Mrs Keath's Death By Own Action Shocks Town
Mrs Kate Keath wife of Thomas Keath living at No 10 Grovater, committed suicide by jumping into a cistern yesterday morning after calling her husband to breakfast. He sat down and she leaped in and drowned. She had been pondering suicide for some time, writing to her Columbus daughter about it.
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Grovater
Keath
Thomas Keath
Batheenshere
No. 10
Columbus
Thomas Hayes Falls From Moving Train at Hamden
Thomas Hayes, a fifteen year old of this city, narrowly escaped death when he fell from a moving train at Hamden while boarding. A wheel crushed his right heel, severing part of it. several stitches were required to hold the injury. He wriggled from the rail and escaped grave harm as onlookers rushed to aid, with his father notified in Athens.
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Thomas Hayes
Hamden
Michael Anyes
Arith Ajisen Urake
Tramion
Jonerian
Hayes
Blake
Michaelas
J Matai
Hay Ves
Athens
Fisinj
Athens Stranger Receives Ten Dollar Letter Prank
A man named Albert Yates, described as likely fictitious, wandered into Athens on Friday and asked a random citizen for directions to beer. He later visited the post office, claimed a prize, and opened a letter containing ten dollars, expressing astonishment at his windfall.
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Albert Yates
Athens
Yates
Postotice
Tenner
Hissiers
Wore Woman's Clothes Leads to Public Fine in Athens
A man named Thompson wore a feminine dress in a women’s dormitory and slept there after an apparent drunken episode. He was awakened by residents, jailed, and fined 25 plus costs by Justice Logan, unable to pay. He later helped in street improvement work.
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Jesse Fhomsson
Munsor
Tucker
Nile
Condine Ladies
Ant
Wren
Thompson
Logan
Amos Cheshire
Near Bolin’s Mills
Athens
Volunteers sought for Luzon campaign in Philippines
Athens hosts volunteers for Philippine service under Captain Lowry. Forty volunteers to join Colonel Petit’s regiment for service on Luzon, with recruitment centered at Pt Thomas. Unmarried men aged 18 to 35, physically fit, must pass strict medicals, with enlistment through October, targets the Thirty-First Infantry for arduous orientation and combat in the orient.
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Athens
Volunleers
Une Hippines
Frank Lowrr
I. Tosgenor
Washington
B. C
Lasaan
Petits
Thomas
Orient
Reeve Tromien
Jaccsonville
Nelsonville
Pt. Thomas
Luzon
Henlenaauer
Rev G W King elected pastor of Presbyterian church
Rev G W King of Manchester was chosen pastor at a congregational meeting after scrutiny of credentials. The 31 year old minister will begin duties in early fall, with a $1000 salary and parsonage use, following preliminary study at a Boston college.
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Presbyterian Church
G. W. King
Tre
Powell
Presbyterian
Iid
Manchester
J. M. Simonson
Cincinnati
Phipps
Manhattan
Kansas
King
Craisnie
Center College
Kentucky
Boertiehl
Aassachusetts
Hee Hey
Athens
O Bieness Acquires Interest in Pottsville Daily Journal
Mr. Chas G O Bieness, who reported for the Messenger during Mr. Woodworth’s absence with the 7th O V L last year, has bought an interest in the Daily Miners Journal at Pottsville Penn. He will become managing editor and soon depart for his new post. He is described as bright, well educated, and industrious, with several known newspaper colleagues as subordinates. His success is considered assured due to pluck and energy.
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O'Bleness
Nearly a Million Valuation of Athens County Railroads
The piece reports an estimated total valuation near a million dollars for Athens County railroads, excluding land. It notes the county tax impact, with 1913 revenue around $28,703 and future figures rising. main lines total 14,323 miles, with additional sidings expected. It cites Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern and Toledo & Ohio Central extensions among lines.
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Athens County
Wiens
Board of Assesnoie Amd
Kaltimore & Ghia
Ahens Cowntr
Queen’s Last Bark Died From Distemper In Athens
English bloodhound Queen’s Last Bark, owned by Saeri Vorter of Adams County, died Saturday night in Athens after a distemper illness. Her mate Rex also lived, but the fate of the pair remains uncertain as Rex survived in good health.
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Saeri
Sherif Meivee
Adams County
Tineén
Dex
Athens
Idays
Rex Sti
Cadets Named For Appointment At Athens
Gen Grosvenor announced Monday that Lawrence Ju Seleviell of New Lexington and M O Hawk of Ma slat were nominated for commissions in the cadet corps. The ceremony in Athens included several local figures. others mentioned were GW Clon jin, Moore of Us, and Schofield. Some nominees were not approved, while others were warned that similar opportunities may follow.
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Grosvenor
Lawrence Ju Seleviell
New Lexington
Derry County
M. O. Hawk
Maslat
Suloctini
Amiiacion
Athens
Clon Jin
Moore
Larnville
Thuy
Schofield
Awl
Cated
Uieorh
Appointment of Lieutenants in Volunteer Army
Captain FS Lewis of company B Seventh O learns this week he is appointed first lieutenant in the volunteer army for service in the Philippines. He will join First Infantry at Pt. Thomas. William A Castle, captain of company M Seventh VI, Dennison, also receives first lieutenant appointment.
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FS. Lewis
Seventh O
V.1
Volunteer Army
Philippines
L1st Infantry
Pt. Thomas
William A. Castle
Dennison
Gas Line Rumor From Athens to Pomeroy
Rumors say an eight inch gas line could extend from Athens to Pomeroy to join the Sugar Grove field. An Indiana man allegedly transported secondhand pine from an abandoned Indiana gas field. Perry county resident C. H. Welch and others are tied to the deal.
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Gaa
Pomeroy
Athens
Sugar Grove
Indiana
Perry County
C. H. Welch
Beware of Mercury Based Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
A dated warning cautions against catarrh remedies containing mercury and asserts they can damage the sense of smell and injure the nervous system. The notice urges purchasing only from reputable physicians and authentic products like Halvs Gatarrh Cure, produced in Toledo Ohio, with test tags and family price details. It names EK I Ou beney and Co., Cheney Co. as manufacturers or distributors in the era.
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Tairs Gatarrh Cove
I Oubeney & Tle
Tatedo
Toledo
D. Cheney cc Co
Hocking Valley Excursions and Half Rate Round Trips
An OCR fragment lists various excursion offers with round trip tickets at half rate for July dates and extensions to return into August. Mentions include Hocking Valley Excur sions, Nationsn Convestion Erworta Lesete ar Inpiasarous, Geners or AuERtoax WrErLwax Bostox, Acoust 14-19, and Lake account National Photographers Association. Also references to the North Western Manual, a constipation remedy, and Candy Cathartic ads.
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Hocking Valley
Asarisny
Ogio
Geners
Auertoax WrErLwax Bostox
Mass
Smartanass Lake
National Photographers Association
Tate
Poly
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