Athens City Council Grants Nelsonville Tracing Co Franchise
Athens council meets with all members present for three hours approving a street railway franchise for Nelsonville Athens and Gloucester Tracing Co with conditions and a May 1 1907 start deadline. Paving ordinances follow for Morris Avenue Race Street East State Street Franklin Avenue Cemetery Street and related grade changes at Franklin Avenue.
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Golden
Memper Campbell
Nelsonville, Athens & Glouster Traction Co
Athens
Crooked Elm Street
Elm Street
Morris Avenue
State Street
Cable
Council of
May Avenue
Race Street
University Terrace
Townsend Street
Park Street
Franklin Avenue
Carpenter Street
Highland Park Addition
Cemetery Street
State
Another Lad Bitten by Dog on Richland Avenue
The Richland avenue area reports another dog attack after a dog owned by J B Chappel bit Dale Jones eleven year old son of William Jones at the post office. The dog has caused prior incidents including biting a girl and snapping at passersby. Dr McDougall treated the Jones boy’s leg and discussions urge stronger enforcement of dog laws to curb such nuisances.
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Dale Jones
William Jones
J. B. Chappelear
Richland Avenue
Jones Boy
Pasteur Institutes
Shadow Rocks on Frank Patton Farm Near Beebe
Athens County Atlas and History features Shadow Rocks on the Frank Patton farm near Beebe in Rome township. The 30 foot high rock overlooks the B and O railroad and captivates passengers with its shadow and ancient foundations slowly eroding as generations pass.
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Athens County Atlas
Daily Messenger
Shadow Rocks
Frank Patton
Beebe
Rome Township
Corner Stone Laying for Central Avenue M E Church
The Central Avenue Methodist Church lays its corner stone on Sunday June 17 at 3 pm. A renowned Methodist Bishop will speak and lead a ritualistic service. A children’s choir from the Sunday school will provide music. The program includes joining in We’re Marching to Zion and several addresses by local pastors and Dr W L Slutz.
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Central Avenue M. E
Zion
O. B. Pershing
Addie Bardin
Alston Ellis
Ohio University
W. L. Slutz
Bishon Cranston
Ohio University Beats Dennison in Key Victory
Ohio University defeated Dennison University and celebrated with a band welcome and town parade. Major Jewett and Dr. Ellis spoke as crowds praised the win, which followed Dennison’s earlier home victory over OU. If OU wins Wooster games next week it could claim state supremacy.
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Elm Street
Ohio University
O. U
Dennison University
Athens
Jewett
Ellis
Dennison
Ohio
Ohio Beats Dennison 8 3 as Ninth Inning Explodes
Ohio defeats Dennison 8 to 3 at Dennison field in a late rally. Hagan pitches nine strong innings with nine strikeouts, Gullum shines in center with two catches and a key double play, and Shiers, Gahm, and Kaler combine for eight of eleven hits. Downer adds a triple in the ninth as Ohio seals the win with a four run burst and a dramatic finish. Dennison alumni and locals fill the stands for the banners and excitement.
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Ohio
Dennison
Hagan
Gullum
Kaler
Francis
Shiers
Gahm
Begland
Downer
Anderson
Pine
Ellor
Green
Livingston
Eller
McKibbon
LaRue
Tracy
Hagan-Shiers
Carr
Cox
H. PO
Guilum
Ef Shiers
Ss Hagan
P Gahm
Thomas
R. H. PO
A. B. Anderson
la Rue
Rf Cox
Wees
Arthur Francis
Columbus inquiry ends with shocking graft charges
An Ohio educational institution faces a closed investigation with a report due to Auditor Guilbert. Shortages and misappropriation of funds are alleged while friends push to hush the matter. The investigator vows blunt findings. The institution aided lobbying before the last General Assembly.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Guilbert
General Assembly
James R Harvey and Mary Elma Paul wed in June matrimony
In the home of Prof and Mrs D J Evans on West State street on a Tuesday evening June 12, James R Harvey and Miss Mary Elma Paul were united in Holy matrimony by Rev W L Slutz. The bride wore white and the couple left next day for a bridal tour. Attending were Prof and Mrs Evans and numerous friends.
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D. J. Evans
West State Street
James R. Harvey
Mary Elma Paul
W. L. Slutz
D. D
Ella Osborne
Freda Porter
Lara Pixley
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Coe
Grind Council
H. V. Tracks
M. E. Church
Doughty Dennison
Mr. J. R. Harvey
Mary E. Paul
Prof
Mrs. Evans
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