Col Luzerne P Harper 1848 1906 Virginia obituary
Suffolk Virginia May 29 Colonel Luzerne P Harper a prominent citizen died at 16 30 after a six month illness age 58 born Nelsonville Ohio 1848. He served as Federal soldier entered at 15 led the Second Regiment Ohio National Guard elected colonel in 1880. Survived by wife Ida Lewis. Contractor on railroads in Virginia and North Carolina led Harper West insurance firm formed 1890. Presidential elector 1896 postmaster Suffolk 1897 1906 church official. Funeral at Main Street Methodist Church Wednesday 5 pm and interment in Nashville Tennessee.
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Norfolk
Col. L. P. Harper
Athens
Suffolk
Luzerne P. Harper
Harper
Nelsonville
Ohio
National Guards
Ida Lewis
Nashville, Tenn
Atlantic and
Danville
Southern
Atlantic Coast Line
Harper & West, Insurance
McKinley
Children’s Day Observance by Sabbath School
The primary department of the M. E. Sabbath School under Superintendent Miss Mabel Connett with Miss Mabel Thomas and pianist Miss Bessie Beal held a Children’s Day program noted as a grand success for the school.
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M. E. Sabbath School
Mabel Connett
Mabel Thomas
Bessie Beal
Memorial Services at Clark's Chapel Postponed
Memorial services at Clark's Chapel, originally set for Sunday afternoon June 3, are moved to Sunday afternoon June 10 at 2 p.m. Broadcast schedules or clergy are not listed.
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Clark’s Chapel
Former Sheriff of Athens County Dies at 96
John Marcellus Johnson born March 25 1827 in Athens County served in the Civil War 1861 64 and was sheriff 1864 68 later census enumerator in 1870 he died at his daughter Miss Nettie Johnsons home after a brief illness Funeral and interment at Camden on Gauley Black s Chapel cemetery listed survivors include two sons and three daughters
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Nicholas
W. Va
John Marcellus Johnson
Athens County
Lincoln
West Virginia
Nettie Johnson
Main Street
Camden-on-Gauley
Black's Chapel
Johnson
Two Paint Rules for Cleanliness and Green Seal Paint
A historic note states cleanliness as the primary rule for painters and mandates Green Seal Liquid Paint for use. It lists sale by H. L. in Wheaton.
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H. L., Wheaton
H. L. Wheaton’s
Dramatic and Musical Entertainment a Success
The university elocution department last evening staged a pupil's recital in the auditorium under Miss Walls. Attendees included Miss Attie Patterson, Mr. Robert Nye, Miss Lucy Fleming, Miss Nellie Koons, and Miss Mary Caldwell. Music by students complemented the program, with Mr. Elmer Young, Mr. Fred Finsterwald, and Mr. Emmet Parker also earning praise for their performances.
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Department of Elocution
University
Elmer Young
Fred Finsterwald
Emmet Parker
Tarmers Refuse 10 Harbor Dogs
A letter to the editor criticizes Athens rabies measures and questions sending dogs to the country. The writer cites Mayor Day's proclamation and urges township boards to regulate and prevent loathsome diseases under Section 2121 Revised Statutes.
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Daily Messenger
Day
Athens
Boards of Health
D. G
Fenzel Wins Contract for Middleport Methodist Church
George Fenzel has secured the contract for erecting a Methodist Episcopal church at Middleport. The new structure will cost $15,000 and work will begin at once.
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George Fenzel
Middleport
Fenzel
Miners Sharing Work in Nelsonville Mines
Miners in Nelsonville report all workers sharing shifts. With many fillers, turns are slow yet each man earns about the same as others. Some mines have two sets of men alternating weekly to balance earnings.
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Nelsonville
W H Farrell Receives Update on Wife's Health
W H Farrell has received a letter from his wife in Denver Colorado reporting improvement in health and gains in flesh and strength. She hopes to return home soon but her physician advises staying in Colorado for a month or six weeks.
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W. H. Farrell
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Birthday Celebration Honors Thomas Dilcher at Home
In Nelsonville on Madison Street a surprise 19th birthday party honored Thomas Dilcher. Guests included Edith Nease and Edith Tress among many others, with games, music, and an elegant 10:30 lunch.
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Nelsonville
Thomas Dilcher
Madison Street
Edith Nease
Edith Tress
Bessie Anderson
Edna Dresher
Jessie Donley
Beulah Blosser
Mame Naughton
Nelle Lancaster
Freda Dilcher
Messrs
Will Gray
Gus Emish
Fred
Board fixes eleven mill levy for school needs
The Board of Education met at Dr. Mc Dougall's office and set the 1906 07 levy at eleven mills to fund school purposes and bond interest. The plan keeps the increase under the 1.85 mill limit and covers 16 months of interest. The Pratt street brick church will host classes under a one year lease at $20 monthly while other rooms are sought. The group planned to reopen bids for the new building at the Mayor's office on Friday June 8.
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Board of Education
Coultrap
Pratt Street
West End
Babies Victims Enjoying Trip to Ann Arbor Institute
Mason Andrews of Alexander township travelled to Ann Arbor for treatment for his son Jay C Andrews at the Pasteur Institute. His daughter Mrs Hugh Dowler and her husband joined them, lodging at 925 North University Avenue near the institute. The group reports slight medical progress and time for sight seeing despite wet weather, with visits funded at Henry Guthrie’s expense.
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Mason Andrews
Alexander Township
City
Jay C. Andrews
Ann Arbor
Pasteur Institute
Andrew
Hugh Dowler
Andrews
North University Avenue
University
Mr. Andrews
Henry Guthrie
Henry
Death of Elias Graham in Cincinnati
R M Laird received a telegram announcing the death of Elias Graham last night at his home 938 Mound street Cincinnati. The funeral will be held in Cincinnati Thursday afternoon. Mr. Graham formerly lived in Athens and was engaged in the grocery business. He moved to Columbus about eighteen years ago and two years ago to Cincinnati. He leaves wife Mrs Jane Sams Graham and two married children Emma and Charles in Cincinnati.
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R. M. Laird
Elias Graham
Mound Street
Cincinnati
Graham
Athens
Columbus
Jane Sams Graham
Emma
Charles
Carnival Opens in Athens Amid Damp Start and Big Crowds
The Barkoot Carnival Company arrived in Athens Sunday and faced rain and power failures that delayed shows. Despite glitches, more than a thousand visitors attended as Cooke's Mechanical City of Jerusalem and a high quality Italian band drew attention. All twelve shows planned to operate tonight.
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Barkoot Carnival
Athens
Barkoot Company
Michael Vitussi
Cooke
Jerusalem
Ilinois
Mrs. Cooke
Decoration at Clark's Chapel Service by Local Veterans
Athens chapter of the Spanish-American War veterans join with the Athens Aerie of Eagles and the G A R to decorate graves at Clark's Chapel next Sunday at 2 p m. The pastor Rev Brown directs services with Prof Treadley delivering the address and other speakers expected.
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Athens
Brown
Treadley
Preaches at Jerseyville by Former Orange Pastor
Rev. Harvey of Orange Meigs county a former Jerseyville Christian church pastor will lead both morning and evening services next Sunday. Members and friends are urged to spread the notice so all may hear him again.
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Harvey
Orange
Meigs County
Christian Church
Jerseyville
Ww. Cc. T. U. Memorial Flower Service Observed
The W. C. T. U. held its annual flower memorial service Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Members met at the Presbyterian church and traveled by carriage to the cemetery to observe the graves of the departed.
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Presbyterian Church
Rabies Fears Prompt Township Dog Confines
The Athens Township Board of Health orders all dogs confined to curb rabies spread as rural cases emerge. A Canaanville dog owned by Frank Hill died of rabies after biting Harry Suttons dog. Suttons dog roams at large. Dowler dog traveled seven miles into Alexander Township, likely biting others. Farmers let dogs roam to town, increasing risk. Authorities warn rabies may surge in hot August days.
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Athens Township
Alexander Township
Hamlet Swept Away in Scottown Flood
Ironton June 5 Special Telegram reports Scottown, twenty miles north, washed away by flood at dawn. Not a single house remains on its foundation. Of about 200 residents, two drownings are confirmed: Mrs Sayre and her daughter.
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Daily Messenger
Scottown
Directors Elected at G A Welty Company Meeting
Stockholders met at the company office yesterday to elect directors. The board named G A Welty Dr W N Alderman H D Henry Henry Zenner and Harry G Stalder as directors. Zenner was chosen president Stalder secretary treasurer and Welty general manager.
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G. A. Welty Company
G. A. Welty
Dr. W. N. Alderman
H. D. Henry
Henry Zenner
Harry G. Stalder
Williams family to move business from Athens to Nelsonville
Mr and Mrs G F Williams and Dana A Williams plan to relocate from Athens to Nelsonville. G F Williams and his son have bought out Mr Hanson of Ferris and Hanson in Nelsonville, taking charge of the livery business now to be named Ferris Williams. D A Williams, formerly a Sugar Creek mine machine man, has assumed management in Nelsonville.
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G. F. Williams
Dana A. Williams
Athens
Nelsonville
Williams
Mr. Hanson
Ferris & Hanson
EB. Mill Street
Nelson
Ohio Central's Excellent Cafe Service Shines
A brief notice praises the Ohio Central cafe for its outstanding service and menu quality. Patrons report fast, friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere enhancing travel breaks.
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Ohio Central
Another Fine Residence to Be Built on North Hill
F. W. Bush bought three lots from Dr. McVay directly south of his new North Hill building in Athens. The parcels front Highland Townsend and Forest streets offering a valley view. He plans a bungalow this fall and occupancy next spring.
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North Hill
Athens
Highland
Townsend
Forest Streets
Lizzie Hibbard Buys G W Hopkins Double on Morris Ave
Miss Lizzie Hibbard purchases the G W Hopkins double dwelling on Morris avenue for 6250 dollars. sale negotiated by McKinstry Parker.
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Lizzie Hibbard
G. W. Hopkins
Morris Avenue
McKinstry & Parker
Woman killed by lightning near Guysville
Mrs Lydia Norris wife of Wesley Norris was struck and killed instantly when lightning hit a barn sheltering her and her daughter in law Mrs Roy Norris during a thunderstorm. Roy Norris was badly shocked and there was little hope for her recovery. The elder Norris left a sister of Mrs Ella Cook of Athens and mother of Carl E Norris of Shir ley Norris of Athens. Funeral expected Thursday.
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Guysville
Lydia Morris
Wesley Norris
Here
Roy Norris
Nile Mills
Taylor & Shaw
Athens
Norris
Ella Cook
Carl E. Norris
Ralph Super Sails for Europe on Cunard Carpathia
Ralph Super will sail for Gibraltar on the Cunard steamer Carpathia on June 12 and return on the Roumania around October 1. He plans to remain in his present position for another year with a higher salary but has accepted another offer for a year beyond that. Heavy storm.
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Ralph Super
Gibraltar
Cunard
Roumania
New York
Storm Strikes Albany Residence. Major Lightning Damage
A heavy storm moved through Albany overnight with loud thunder and lightning. About midnight the home of William Clark, a prominent local residence, was struck by lightning causing significant damage.
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Albany
Jamie
William Clark
Joneses Move Plans Tied to Athens Area
Mr and Mrs Joseph Jones of Morgantown West Virginia left after a week in and near Athens. Jones bought the Mason Andrews farm in Alexander township and will take possession August first. Andrews will move to Athens in the fall after purchasing the Cc J Martin property on North Congress street.
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Joseph Jones
Morgantown
W. Va
Athens
Jones
Mason Andrews
Alexander Township
Andrews
Cc. J. Martin
North
Congress Street
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Virginia
Clark’s
Ww. Cc. T. U. Memorial
Ironton
G. F. Williams and Son
Dana Williams
F. W. Bush
Dr. McVay
Europe
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