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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1903

Page

2

Man of Many Aliases Captured in New ark Last Week

A. D. Carsweenia alias Frank Jones alias George Morton was arrested in Newark after posing as a detective to trap Lowry the murderer. He extorted funds from Sheriff Murphy and others by promising to aid Lowry’s arrest. He is held in Athens County jail to await grand jury action.

Newark Jim Lowry Earl Carsweenia Frank Jones George Morton Andrew Murphy Sweenia Sewark Sherif W. H. Anderson Murphy Athens Grand Aury Caraweenia Carsweenia Sneetby North Carolina Dim Lowry South Lowry Ogarsween Shelby Morton Sheriff's Office Sherif Hal Morphy Sheriff Murphy Carsweepia Murray City Rendville Shely Deerelry Poets Morphy Finsterwald Mab Lowry Carsweema Sheriff Anderson Carsweenis Garsweemia Caraweenis Ima Dowe Jackson County Canton Paiinuni W. Va Carswecula Hayti

Degrees conferred by Ohio University in Ewing Hall

At commencement exercises in Ewing Hall many degrees were awarded to alumni and faculty including William K. Bandy LL D Columbus and B O Higley MS Athens. Notable graduates and staff cited include John W. Dowd Miss Lillian Michael T A Jones Edmund A Jones and Rev G Walton King. The piece notes district attorney W Bundy and university connections, with brief updates on careers and positions. A final line questions whatever happened to tan colored shoes once seen years ago.

Ewing Hall University William KE. Bandy Cincinnati Moss Aruwu Ibn Luisi L. D Athens W. E. Bundy United States J. B. Foraker Ohio University John W. Dowd Toledo L. D. Bonebrake Columbus Lillian Micheal Goshen Ind Michel L. G Worstell Thomas A. Jones Jackson G. W. Martin Manti Utah Nesh W. Good Third Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church T L. Lowe Christian Church of Charlies Edmund A. Jones Massillon B. O. Higley

Summer term opens at Chico University with strong turnout

The first Chico University summer term since the normal college was established opened Monday with attendance far exceeding expectations. By yesterday noon 360 students had registered and 50 to 60 more were expected this week, with a conservative estimate of 425. The six week term features 23 faculty members and 80 courses, drawing students from at least 70 of Ohio’s 88 counties and including visitors from West Virginia and Kentucky. Notable attendees include teachers, principals, and superintendents such as Sapt. FL. Lantoz, Sapt. CS. L. Martzolf, J. W. Heinman, and Roy Eblin.

Chico University Normal College Eli Duorkle Toledo Cleveland Lorain Youngtown Salineville Baizesville Cambridge Bellaire Columbus Fremont Hamilton Chillicothe Portsmouth Gallipolis Ironton Wellston Jackson Logan McConnelsville Cosheston Nelsonville Bryan Bowling Green Marietta Pomeroy Hillsboro Circleville Washingon GC. H Franklin County W. J._Collins Covington B.C. Hedrick New Carlisle A. H. Dison Albany GF. Geeting West Manchester Roy Eblin Principe L. G. Bean G. W. Toolill New Bremen Boger Shearer

Stalder Ullom Couple Wed in Athens Home Ceremony

A wedding took place at 8 o clock last night at the Ullom home on College street uniting Mr Harry G Stalder and Miss Sara Margaret Ullom as husband and wife. The ceremony was performed by Dr R F Bishop of Athens with matron of honor Mrs D B Thomas of Marietta and best man D H Thomas present. The couple plan a protracted wedding trip on the lakes and will reside in Athens after August 1.

Harry G. Stalder Sara Margaret Ullom Ullom College Street Lohengrin Ghariotts Uhom Andrew W. Ullom Fred Stalder President Street

Murphey Carpenter Marriage Held Quietly at Home

Miss Sarah Emily Carpenter wed Frank R Murphey in a noon ceremony at the Carpenter residence attended by close relatives. Rev BE Long of Middleport officiated. The bride, daughter of Hon and Mrs J Carpenter, has many friends in Meigs and Athens counties. the groom, son of Mr and Mrs C E B Murphey of Albany, works in the insurance field.

Carpenter Home Wedding Noted With Pink and White Flowers

The Carpenter home was tastefully decorated with pink and white roses and carnations for a wedding. The bride wore white silk voile with drawn work trimming. Mr. and Mrs. Morphey will reside in Athens after the fifteenth, where the groom will run an in-surface business.

Carpenter Morphey Athens Daly

Assault and Battery Charge In Chauncey Case

Mr Minnie Bricker and daughter Mrs Winnie Evans of Beaumont faced Mayor Logan on a Wednesday last week on assault and battery charges from Chauncey. The alleged victim was Mrs Mary Smith who sought custody of her grandchild. Bricker and Evans waived examination and were bound over to the grand jury in 200 dollars each with bond posted by J H Martin of Blanmont.

Minnie Bricker Winnie Evans Beaumont Logan Mary Smith Chauncey Evans Will Evans Chaunceay Brrs. Evans Bricker

Coolville Camp Meeting Opens August 6 in Coolville

The Marietta district camp meeting will be held on the grounds at Coolville August 6 to n. EB Miller of Chicago will lead evangelistic services both forenoon and evening daily. Known as the Singing Evangelist, he has drawn large crowds in Springfield Illinois and Owasago, and many have been saved in his meetings. Rev. Herbert Scott of Marietta will lead Epworth League services and assist Miller.

Coolville Marietta FL Miller Chicago Miller PP. Bliss Springfield Ill Owas Midh Herbert Scott Epworth League Mgr. Miller

Death of George Balis in Hudson Ohio

George Balis died Sunday night at his Hudson addition home after a long illness of consumption. A longtime Athens resident born in Gallia county 52 years ago, he lived in Kentucky in youth before returning to Ohio. Last April he was elected assessor in Hudson precinct but could not serve due to ill health. funeral rites were held at his home led by Rev. TL Lowe and burial followed in the new cemetery. He leaves a wife and two children, Mrs Helpers Snow of this city and a 15-year-old son.

George Balis Hudson Addition Athens Gallia County Kentucky Ohio Hudson TL. Lowe New Helpers Snow

School Closes at Lottridge After Successful Select Term

E C Buck closed a ten week select school at Lottridge with thirty eight enrollment and thirty six attendance. The last day program featured a Carthage Boswell commencement by Mr Back. Professors Higley and Chrisman addressed a large crowd, noting seven Poswell graduates from Carthage and praising the township's educational spirit.

E. C. Buck Lottridge Carthage Boswell Back Higley and Chrisman Poswell Carthage Carthage Township

Rome Commencement at Guysville by Supt. C R Cline

Rome township Boxwell commencement was held at Guysville Friday evening led by Supt. C R Cline. Professors F S Constrar of Athens and M Bowers of Stewart addressed the crowd. Nine Boxwell pupils graduated, demonstrating the township’s strong high school influence.

Rome Township Guysville Supt C.R. Cline F. S. Constrar Athens M. Bowers Stewartl

Rev Conaway Honored with Two PhD Degrees

Rev H Mi Conaway a Rutgers class of 02 graduate now pastor of the 3M B church in New Castle Pa received the PhD degree from Columbia University pro merito last winter and was complimented with the same degree from Allegheny College at its eighty eighth commencement. His church is the second largest in the conference with a salaried choir and a $1900 annual salary for the pastor.

H. Mi. Conaway New Castle Columbia University Allegheny College

Meat Market Sale Keeps Old Market Going

Robert Grim and Grove Ayers have bought the meat market in the old market house long run by Ben Fauser and will operate a general retail meat business. They expect to handle a first class assortment of meats and ask for a share of patronage.

Robert Grim Grove Ayers Ben Fauser

Endeavorers at Glouster Athens County Union Convention

The Athens County Christian Endeavor Union held its annual convention in Glouster Christan church with sessions Friday and Saturday. New officers include Rev. T. L. Lowe, G F Domarte, Miss Ida Allison, and Emma Patterson. Presentations covered Christian Endeavor work, junior and senior roles, citizenship, and mission study.

Luhrig Ida Allison Ashfield Mings Emma Patterson Amesville A. E. Black Marshfield Hatchinson Toledo Lucile Lovell Amosville C. H. Dumares Lubtig Christian Endeavor C. H. Hubble Columbus D. Evstis Athens Migs Lovell Ameésville B. Higley Hutchinson Q. J. Wright J. H. Kirk- Patrick Albany

Isgate Tampering Causes Arrest in Shawnee Valley Mine

Glouster June 23 Will E Williams was arrested after an affidavit by Thomas Abram charging him with tampering with mine scales at Shawnee Valley. Men were cheated of several hundred pounds. David M Davis named as damaged. Bond set at 500 dollars for trial June 30. Williams to be defended by G E Martin of Lancaster as United Mines Workers backs prosecution.

Glouster Will E. Wiliams Thomas Abram Shawnee Valley David M. Davis Elias D. Williams Will Jones United Mins Workers Organization Wiliams G.E. Martin Lancaster

Death of Mrs J W Miles in Mechanicsburg

The death of Mrs. Isaac W. Miles occurred Saturday at her Mechanicsburg home after a short illness due to complications. She was 39, wife of L W Miles who works at Athens state hospital. Funeral services were held Monday in Wright's Chapel Mechanicsburg with many friends present, conducted by Rev. FM Harley. The remains were taken to Garden for interment. Besides her husband she leaves a ten day old babe and a son or daughter.

Isaac W. Miles Mechanicsburg L W. Miles Athens State Hospital Wright Garden

Early Real Estate Values in Athens Reflect Growth

Major Welch told a reporter in 1954 he bought the three acre Jennings residence lot plus adjacent properties from Mrs. Robert ConStable for $700. He built a house that became part of the Jennings residence and sold Ballard’s lot for $2,500. Recently a town lot east of the Jennings home sold for $3,500.

Athens Welch Robert Constable Jennings James Ballard Jall Ballard

Art Cooking Club Outing in Athens

Fourteen men, husbands of the Art Cooking club’s fourteen ladies in Athens, seek a new object lesson by cooking "the mother used to cook" as they grow tired of artistic cooking.

Art Cooking Club Art Cooking Club of Athens

Albany Trip Darkened by Lively Arts Cook Gathering

A group traveled to Albany Friday evening and enjoyed a festive stay at a public hostelry. The trip featured art cooks and their husbands, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Meors, Liz, Otto Bart, and many professors and spouses such as A. A. Atkinson, C. A. Copeland, G. E. McLaughlin, F. P. Phillips, J. A. Holmes, A. S. Bethel, E. Logan, WR Lawrence, W. B. Bertlay, and OG. Morphey among the saaguists.

Albany J. A. Holmes

Octogenarian Catherine McDougall Bishop Dies at Bishopville

The 81 year old Catherine McDougall Bishop died Sunday night at her Bishopville home from liver trouble. A lifelong resident of Bishopville, she was known in Ames township and was sister to the late Mary Ann Phillips and Gilbert McHongall. She leaves one living sister Mrs Jana Coates of Chillicothe. Funeral services and interment were held Tuesday in Bishopville.

Catherine McDougall Bishop Bishopville Ames Township Mary Ann Phillips Ames Gilbert McHongall Jana Coates Chillicothe Bishop

Inspector Fowler Completes Inspection Work in Athens County

J. Fowler of the state bureau of inspection will finish examining the books of township clerks and treasurers and clerks of special seizure districts in Athens county Saturday. He oversees the educational section, notes some well kept offices and some negligent ones, but finds no crooked accounts.

J. ©. Fowler New Lexington State Bureau of Inspection Athens County Fowler Ath Es

Coal Train Wrecks Near Beaumont Curve

A heavy coal train transferring from the HK. and M. to the Hocking Valley wrecked Saturday afternoon on a sharp curve south of Beaumont. Loaded cars and the engine left the track and piled together. Miner William Bricker, riding the train, sustained minor injuries. Delays to the Hocking Valley line delayed drains and passengers were transferred at the wreck site.

Chauncey Hocking Valley Beaumont Wm. Bricker

Rebekah Convention to Convene in Local Hall

The first convention of the 62d district of Ohio Rebekahs will be held at the L O O F hall next Wednesday Iniyi. Seven Rebekah lodges are to be represented with delegates and visiting members expected. Naomi Ulhom Rebekah Lodge No. 853 of Athens will demonstrate the degree work.

Ohio Rebekah’s L O. 0 Iniyi Rebekah Naunie Uliom Rebekah Lodge Athens

Death of Joan Walden in Coolville at visit

The death of Joan Walden, a 50 month old child, occurred Thursday night at Coolville at the home of W. M. Walden during a visit. Death was due to summer complaint. Mrs. Walden, the child’s mother and eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hope of Athens, had remains sent to Marietta for interment Saturday. Mrs. Walden will return to Athens within a week.

Joan Walden Mary E. Walden Coolville W. M. Walden Walden T. J. Hope Athens Marietta

Horse Runaway After Shaft Break On College Street

Miss Anna Walsh was driving toward the ducksmith stop when a broken shaft struck the horse on its side causing it to bolt. She controlled the reins, guided the horse into a cart near the dormitory, and the horse fell but was soon freed with no injuries to horse rider or buggy.

Anna Walsh College Street Ducksmith Miss Walsh

President's Reception Ends Commencement Week

The reception by President and Mrs. Ellis closed commencement week from 3 to 6 o'clock Thursday afternoon at their Congress Street home. Hon. and Mrs Wade Ellis of Cincinnati appeared in the receiving line as a large crowd attended. Selby's orchestra played on the lawn while refreshments were served throughout the event.

Ellis Congress Street Wade Ellis Cincinnati Selby Hig Irush

City Council Approves July Bond Election for Light Plant

A brief council session Tuesday night authorized the July 13 election on a sixteen thousand dollar bond issue to fund a municipal light plant. The council formally approved the election.

Sfteen Thousand

Death of 14 month old Joreph Murray from pneumonia

The 14 month old son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Murray died Sunday at the family home on West Union street of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Monday and interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.

Pheumonia Joreph Murray Patrick Murray West Union Street

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Stalder-Ullom Murphey-Carpenter Coolville Camp Meeting Rome Rev. Conaway Mary J. W. Miles
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