Slates Collapse Fatal At Luhrig Mine Two Workers Die
Charles Gabriel was killed when slate fell at Luhrig Mine No 2 while he and partner William Williams worked under a soapstone pocket pulling roosters. Gabriel’s funeral was held at Union Church. Williams suffered back injuries but is recovering. Daleton pitcher will miss season. Walter Giesecke, 17, narrowly escaped a bank car crush during a separate Luhrig incident. He fell when detaching a muse, was run over on the leg and hip but survived with recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gabriel
Luhing
William Williams
Gabriel
Williams
William Gabriel
Union Church
Billy’’ Williams
Daleton Baseball Club
Luhrig
Walter Giesecke
Horse Runaway in Albany Causes Minor Injuries
A frightened horse bolted from Brown, Bowers & Co. in Albany on Thursday while Charlie Martin prepared a bridle. Henry Bolen rode in a buggy, stayed aboard as the animal ran two miles to a barn yard, dragging a heavy gate. Bolen was slightly injured. the horse and buggy sustained minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Charlie Martin
Brown, Bowers & Co
Henry Bolen
Bolen
Summer Term Faculty Hold Reception at Ohio University
The summer term social event drew about five hundred people including students and guests from Athens and beyond. President Ellis and others greeted attendees in a receiving line as the auditorium presented a literary musical program. Light refreshments followed in the halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Athens
Ellis
Dean Williams
The
Normal College
Williams
Eliza Carmichael
E. W. Chubb
Chubb
Evelyn Bowen
Logan
Western
Suicide by Jugular Cut At State Hospital
H. R. McMurry age 26 a patient from Summerfield suicided in the lavatory of his ward by severing the jugular vein and carotid artery. The wound was a little over an inch long and likely made with a sharpened table knife. He bled to death within minutes after being discovered. McMurry had been at the institution since June 4 and showed no prior crisis indicators. no blame attaches to staff. Remains shipped to Summerfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. McMurry
State Hospital
McMurry
Summerfield
Aged Patient Escaped From State Hospital
John Sanford aged 78, a patient from Lawrence county, escaped from his attendant a few days ago. Despite careful search, he has not been recovered or identified. He was out walking with patients when he asked to be left at the gate near the bridge and seized the chance to flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sanford
State Hospital
Lawrence County
Waste Paper Baskets Endorse Village Improvement Effort
The Village Improvement society installed wire baskets at main street corners to collect paper and waste. Residents are urged to use the receptacles to keep Athens streets clean. The society will hold its regular weekly meeting at the Christian church after Wednesday evening prayer services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Improvement Society
Athens
Christian Church
Tiny three pound newborn shapes state hospital record
A three week old baby at the state hospital weighs barely three pounds and was born to Margaret Davis of Ross county who, in frail health and dementia, denies maternity. The infant Lucile is cared for, well developed at birth, and has gained public sympathy while under hospital supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Davis
Ross County
Lucile
Sturgill and Dodds Wed in Carbondale Nuptials
A. E. Sturgill and Miss Margaret Dodds, both of Carbondale, were married here Saturday by Rev. KE. W. Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Sturgill
Margaret Dodds
Carbondale
KE. W. Howe
Roach Appointed to Board of Health
Frank Roach was appointed a member of the board of health to replace W A Hibbard who resigned. Hibbard was elected secretary of the board. The appointment of Mr Roach is praised as a good choice and no better man could have been found for the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Roach
Board of Health
W. A. Hibbard
Mr. Hibbard
Roach
Barn Hit by Lightning Destroys Albany Farm
During a severe thunderstorm a large barn owned by Abijah Wines east of Albany was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. Tenant Eli Hamilton operated the farm with about 800 dozen bushels of wheat and ten tons of hay stored there, losing nearly the entire summer’s work. No insurance covered the wheat or hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Abijah Wines
Here
Eli Hamilton
Missouri River Shifts Four Miles From Yankton
Government actions aim to alter the river’s course after a four mile shift away from Yankton. Officials seek restoration measures to return the waterway to its prior alignment and address impacts on local land and navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Yankton
County Clerk Reports Year of Athens County Court
County Clerk McKinstry presents the Athens County common pleas court yearly report ending June 30. Of 51 divorce cases filed, 30 decided with 20 grants. 18 of 20 granted to wives. Civil judgments reached 86 with jury fees totaling $952.35. Crimes against the person and property listed with convictions, acquittals, and pending cases. illegal liquor prosecutions show 13 convictions, 4 pending. Cohabitation cases under public chastity law noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk McKinstry
The
Common Pleas Court
Secretary of State
Athens County
Common Pleas and Circuit Court Case Totals Report
A statistical summary notes death causes and case activity for the Common Pleas and Circuit courts. It reports homicide counts, accidents, enjoined cases, and offenses pending, with figures for July 1, 1902 to July 1, 1903, including filings, dispositions, and transfers to higher courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Vital Social and Population Stats for Athens County 1903
Probate Judge Lynch reports Athens County for the year ending March 31 1903. 447 white male and 18 white female births plus 19 colored male and 12 colored female births total 896 children. 441 total deaths with 430 white and 23 colored. most deaths in March least in November. 41% of marriages issued 402 white 1 colored. December 53 licenses, June 38, February 15. 16 male and 9 female probated to state hospital. 2 girls 3 boys to industrial schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grim Reaper
Athens State Hospital
Ohio Hospital
Mortgage activity report for county lands in 1908
Recorder Elmer Golden releases annual state report ending June 30 1908 showing 505 agricultural land conveyances covering 31155 acres for 1080408 dollars. 884 city and village lot conveyances for 688504 dollars. 164 conveyances for one dollar. agricultural leases 21284.19. village leases 6296. mineral and other lands leases 142. There were 192 agricultural mortgages totaling 230822 and 220 cancellations 282521. city and village mortgages 404 totaling 264988 with 348 cancellations 229115. Farmers net positive 51600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Golden
Recorder
Sunday School Convention at Graham Chapel August 8
A Sunday school convention and basket dinner will be held at Graham Chapel on Saturday August 8. Emmet Riley gives the welcome address, Anna Wilson the response, and Dr. T L Lowe speaks on The Teacher. W P Elliott addresses improving township Sunday schools. C M Reed conducts a praise service. Daisy Caffery speaks on the Home Department and Rev J B Massie on What parents can do. Massie will deliver the evening address at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Chapel
Emmet Riley
Anna ©. Wilson
T. L. Lowe
W. P. Elliott
C. M. Reed
Daisy Caffery
Home Department
Athens Ice and Storage Company Establishes in Athens
Outside capitaliced venture began operation June 9 with 22 tons of ice daily and three tons extra refrigeration. One third sold locally, rest shipped to Nelsonville Logan Chillicothe Murray City Glouster Marshfield Luhrig. Uses ammonia freezing with 60 HP engine, 20000 sq ft space, and own electric plant. Officers: A LeComte president Daniel Kelly VP W H Jett secretary William Harrington treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Ice and Storage Company
Nelsonville
Logan
Chillicothe
Murray City
Glouster
Marshfield
Luhrig
A. ©. LeComte
Daniel Kelly
W. H. H. Jett
William Harrington
Normal School Commission To Visit Here
The state normal school commission appointed under the Seese law is to visit the university tomorrow. The panel includes Dr. Charles F. Thwing president Western Reserve University Cleveland Dr. B F Peirce president Kenyon College Gambier Hon John L Zimmerman Springfield and Hon Charles L Swayne Cincinnati. It will investigate teacher training and advise the governor on establishing additional normal schools and the use of existing institutions. A report is due before the next general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School Commission
Charles F. Thwing
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
B. F. Peirce
Kenyon College
Gambier
John L. Zimmerman
Springfield
Charles L Swayne
Cincinnati
General Assembly
Grading Contract for Mivear Addition Sidewalks Approved
Alderman and Stalder secure contract to grade streets and sidewalks in the Mivear addition. The plan aims to finish sidewalks promptly to provide buyers with a clear view of what they are purchasing, promoting the project as a popular residence area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman & Stalder
Mivear
Geologic Survey Teams Map Athens County Area
A U S Geological Survey field party works in Athens County for topographic mapping. The project divides territory into 225 square mile sheets to plot roads, buildings, streams, railroads, and drainage with elevation data. Afterward a second squad may map geological strata and mineral features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
van H. Manning
Washington
D. C
Union Services Move to College Auditorium Next Sunday
The fourth in a series of union meetings of Protestant congregations in the town will be held in the college auditorium next Sunday evening. Rev. Dr. Cherington of the M E church will preach. Music will be provided by the diversity students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Cherington
M. E. Church
Died of apoplexy Supt L W Hoffman dies in Rockville Center
Supt. L. W. Hoffman died at his Rockville Center home Tuesday morning of apoplexy. A 1800 University of Iowa graduate, he rose to prominence in New York state public schooling and was a well known county educator. Born in Ames townships in 1865, he studied at the university from 1886 and worked briefly with E. D. Sayre on the Athens Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Hoffman
Rockville Center
New York
Hoffman
Ames
E. D. Sayre
Athens Herald
Jessie Gertrude Harris to wed Frank Bachman
Mrs. John Sturt Harris of Ann Arbor announces the marriage of her daughter Jessie Gertrude to Frank Puterbaugh Bachman. Invitations issued for the ceremony on Tuesday evening August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sturt Harris
Ann Arbor
Mich
Bras
Jessie Gertrude
Frank Puterbaugh Bachman
Isaac Newton Buys North Congress Street Residence
The Isaac Smith property on North Congress street sold Saturday to Isaac Newton a silversmith of Buchtel who plans to relocate here for business soon. The transfer price was 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Smith
North
Congress Street
Isaac Newton
Buchtel
High Tax Rates in Athens County for 1902
The 1902 tax list shows Nelsomville at 4.56, Glouster 3.45, Athens 3.60, Daleton special school 3.61, Trimble 3.50, Amesville 3.44, Amesville special school 14, Coolville 3.36, Buchtel 3.11. Treasurer closed books on 1902 taxes Saturday. all unpaid taxes became delinquent with penalties added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Nelsomville
Glouster
Athens
Daleton Special School
Trimble
Amesville
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Walter Gieseke
Horse
London School Board
Sturgill-Dodds
County Clerk’s Annual Report
Circuit Court
Common Pleas and Circuit
Lynch
Secretary of State Vital and Social Statistics
NEW Industry
Normal School Commission
Geological Survey
Pleasanton
Union Services
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