School Board Debates Standpipe Site For New Building
The Athens Board of Education met with contractor George Fenzel and attorney E Price as it debates site choice for the new school building. Board members argue over funding and compliance with a promise to tear down the old building, with Sayre leading support for the standpipe location while Copeland and McDougall oppose it. The board plans a 4 PM meeting on the grounds to lay out the standpipe site and discuss financing and bids.
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Board of Education
George Fenzel
E. Price
Sayre
Worstell
Mrs. Palmer
McDougall
Copeland
Western Nanking Co
Nion
Fenzel
Tey
Lence
Copeland M McDougall
Mr. Copeland
Athens
State Street
Runaway Horse Tosses Hungarian Brewer in Village Smash
Joe Sacurist of Sug ar Creek, a Hungarian, was thrown from a buggy after a runaway horse belonging to Fred Laughlin bolted east on Union street. The buggy collapsed near McCalister's restaurant, Joe landed on his back but avoided broken bones. He received medical care and continued home with his keg after a replacement buggy was rented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Sacurist
Sugar Creek
Fred Laughlin
Joe
Union Street
Athens Lumber Company
McCalister
Lash
McCalister’s
Dr. Larch
Warren Bros
Albany visitors share weekend at local home
Mr and Mrs George B Spring with Mr W E Daugherty Mr F B Vorhes Mr G H Gillogly and Miss Nora Bobo of Albany were guests of friends in town Sunday. The gathering showcased the hosts hospitality and the neighbors familiar with Albany connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Spring
W. E. Daugherty
F. B. Vorhes
G. 8. Gillogly
Nora Bobo
Albany
If you see it in the Messenger its safe
A concise note emphasizes that information appears in the Messenger and should be treated as legitimate. The phrase implies caution about verifying sources before acting on messages circulated in the channel.
Governor Harris seeks Buckeye Republican club membership
Ohio Governor Harris filed for membership in the Buckeye Republican club and awaits formal election at the next meeting. He won't appoint a secretary yet and will delay other posts until this is decided, except for the messenger position given to Charles Williams, a Black Columbus resident. He again said he will not appoint a lieutenant governor despite pressure from Senators Foraker and Dick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harris
Buckeye Republican Club
Messenger
Charles Williams
Foraker
Supreme Court
Rooftop Hammock Chimney Collapse Kills Boy
Arthur L Cook a Cincinnati four year old and his Chicago aunt Effie Ferguson were on a roof hammock when a chimney collapsed crushing the boy and trapping him beneath bricks. The aunt sustained a fractured knee and multiple contusions but escaped with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur L Cook
Cincinnati
Effie Ferguson
Chicago
Catholic Federation of Ohio Elects Officers
The Catholic Federation of Ohio elected officers including Anthony B. Dunlap of Cincinnati as president and J O Shaughnessy of Columbus as second vice president. Other officers named are A Mertz Toledo first vice president Dr J A McNamara Lorain third vice president Harry Gott Cincinnati secretary Anthony Duekman Hamilton treasurer and John Schneider Columbus marshal. Resolutions urged purifying the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Catholic Federation of Ohio
Anthony B. Dunlap
Cincinnati
A. Mertz
Toledo
J. O'Shaughnessey
J. A. McNamara
Loraine
Harry Gott
Anthony Duekman
Hamilton
John Schneider
Fray at a Picnic Ends in Hungarian- Clevelander Injuries
A park melee in Lorain Ohio during a Hungarian reunion and Cleveland picnic drew hundreds. Beer bottles clubs knives and billies were used and many were injured. Three Cleveland Hungarians suffered severe injuries likely not to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Cleveland
Respite Granted in Hammond Hammel Electrocution Case
Harris grants a stay of execution for William Hammel scheduled to die in Columbus for the murder of M. Tortolano. Execution postponed to Sept 5 to allow review by the board of pardons meeting July 12. In Lancaster a 16 year old, William Miller, is killed instantly by accidental gunfire by his friend Oral Christengate at Horns Mill. Christengate later attempted self harm amid grief.
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Columbus
Harris
William Hammel
M. Tortolano
Board of Pardons
Lancaster
William Miller
Horn’s Mill
Oral Christengate
Christengate
Saloon Keeper Shot by Wife in Hamilton
William Vennemann a 28 year old saloon keeper was shot to death by his wife formerly Miss Clara Shubert. She was arrested but talks incoherently leaving police with little information. Jealousy is suspected as the motive.
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Hamilton
William Vennemann
Clara Shubert
Navarre Man Shoots Woman Then Takes Own Life
Canton report states John Bayliss of Navarre shot Mrs. Amanda White after a quarrel and then killed himself with the same weapon. Mrs. White is expected to recover. Bayliss had spent considerable time in Canton with the Grass widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
John Bayliss
Navarre
Amanda White
Burglary Hits Ten Burton Main Street Stores
Ten stores on the east side of Main street in Burton were broken into and robbed of small sums of money and goods, with the incident reported from Chardon on June 25.
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Chardon
Main Street
Burton, O
Levi Bayard Acquitted in Beating Case
Newark Ohio June 25 Levi Bayard is acquitted of beating out the brains of his mother in law and aunt Mrs Francis Wertz in a sensational local murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Levi Bayard
Francis Wertz
Powder House Blown Up Near Helena
In Helena Montana on June 26 a powder house at Harris lime quarry ten miles away exploded in a blast that could have killed thirty to forty workers. The men slept in a brick house nearby as logs shattered the shelter and a sack holding 35 sticks of dynamite with a fuse was found against their door. The act is believed to be deliberate though the perpetrator is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Harris’ Lime Quarry
Work of Punitive Expedition at Talodi
Cairo reports a punitive expedition from El Obied killed 350 Sudanese and captured 100 while relieving Talodi garrison attacked by native tribesmen earlier in June. Forty Egyptians were killed. no losses for the expedition. Tribesmen resented a new government post in their area.
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Cairo
el Obied
Talodi
Laying of Cornerstone for New M E Church Draws Large Crowd
A crowd of over 2000 attended the cornerstone laying on Central Avenue for the new M E church. Speakers included Dr. Alston Ellis Rev. O B Pershing Rev. George Washington and Rev. A A Bourquard. Dr W L Slutz started the fundraising, with subscriptions reaching 656 dollars and several large donors increasing their gifts.
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M. E. Church
Alston Ellis
O. B. Pershing
George Washington
A. A. Bourquard
W. L. Slutz
Kodol Digests Food Eases Stomach Distress
An advertisement touts Kodol for dyspepsia and indigestion, claiming it digests food, relieves upset stomach, flatulence, and sour stomach, and returns the stomach to health. It promises reduced worry by treating stomach discomfort, with Cline's Pharmacy as the seller.
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Cline
Questioned Embezzlement Details Prompt New Scott Case
Attorneys for Winfield Scott Sr move in Common Pleas Court to require the state to specify the time place and manner of alleged embezzlement. Judge Wood suggests a law library study with Prosecutor Foster and defense counsel before ruling. The motion hinges on whether $6000 shortfall was a single act or cumulative over months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Scott, Sr
Common Pleas Court
Scott
Sayre
Wood
Foster
Law Library
Columbus
Bertha Frye Granted Divorce From John Frye in Court
Bertha Frye was granted a divorce in Common Pleas Court on Monday morning after about fifteen minutes. Allegations of adultery cruelty and failure to support were proven. Bertha Reeves restored as her maiden name. Major Jewett represented the plaintiff. the defendant did not appear.
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Bertha Frye
John Frye
Common Pleas Court
Governor Harris ill as ice water upsets stomach
Eaton Ohio June 25 Governor Andrew Harris grew ill at his home from exhaustion and indigestion after overwork and sleeplessness. He cited a fondness for ice water as a factor in his condition. In Boston Yale Harvard regatta set for New London on Thames River.
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Eaton, O
Andrew Harris
Boston
Yale
Harvard
Cornell
LONGWORTHS Have an Evening With the Emperor of Germany
Kiel June 25 Emperor William invited Mrs Longworth aboard the Hamburg to entertain her and Mr Longworth aboard the emperor’s yacht. The ruler avoids inviting women unless the empress or imperial princess is present. Attendees included Allison Howard George Armour and Mr and Mrs Jordan Mott. Princess Eitel appeared amiable and the emperor spoke warmly of America and Americans.
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Germany
Kiel
Emperor William
Longworth
Witel Frederick
Hamburg
Allison Howard
George Armour
Jordan Mott
Princess Eitel
America
Americans
Three Murders Reported in Washington County
In Washington County three miners are found dead. Michael Prebika was crushed by a tunnel fall near Independence township after a quarrel with Frank Ristar. a warrant is out for Ristar. Joseph Simpson was discovered under a Burgettstown railroad car with head and chest wounds and rifled pockets. A third unidentified man died from a temple bruise along the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Gilkron.
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Washington
Washington County
Michael Prebika
Wabash Road
Independence Township
Prebska
Frank Ristar
Joseph Simpson
Burgettstown
Baltimore & Ohio
Gilkron
Murder Charge In Slavic Man Arrest in Connellsville
Connellsville Pennsylvania June 25 Michael Comats a Slav has been arrested on the charge of murdering Uniontown bricklayers Thomas Bos ley and Robert Collins in a quarrel. He is said to have confessed beating the men with a fence rail until they died.
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Connellsville
Michael Comats
Thomas Bosley
Robert Collins
Uniontown
Comats
Jealousy Tragedy: Husband Kills Wife then Shoots Self
In Booneville Indiana on June 25 W N Harding a Civil War veteran living near Tennyson shot and killed his wife before turning the weapon on himself Jealousy was cited as the motive.
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Booneville
Ind
W. N. Harding
Tennyson
County
Alfonso to Visit England and Madrid in July
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria will leave San Sebastian on July 2 aboard the royal yacht Giralda for the Isle of Wight. The royal tour includes England and Madrid with a summer schedule likely to feature state visits and official receptions.
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Alfonso
England
Madrid
King Alfonso
Queen Victoria
San Sebastian
Giralda
Isle of Wight
Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Grains Across Cities
Grain and live stock prices from Chicago East Buffalo Pittsburg and Cleveland report ranges for cattle and hogs. Prices cover steers cows bulls heifers and calves plus sheep lambs and yearlings with regional tallies for Hogs and Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Cloverseed across multiple markets.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Sunday Court Recaps Mill Street Disturbance and Offenses
Mayor Day presided over a brief session noting Chan and Moore of Luhrig paid $3 fines plus $3.90 costs totaling $6.90. The event followed a rowdy gathering at Bill Shipman’s residence on Mill Street where Shipman beat his wife, leaving her needing a surgeon. Shipman and wife departed Athens soon after. William Evans and John Mourne pleaded guilty to simple drunkenness, each fined $8.90. Dorsey Chaney, 19, was jailed for forging a $10 check in Frank Sargent’s name, but his release followed his father's settlement and Sargent withdrew the prosecution.
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Chan
Moore
Luhrig
Mill Street
Bill Shipman
Kyle
Shipman
Corning
Preston's
Sargent
Wiedemann's Beer Offered By Walter Joster Agent
Advertisement notes Wiedemann's bottled beer as a top choice for households with Walter Joster named as local agent. It invites readers to try a case to be convinced the brews are the best in the world.
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Wiedemann
Walter Joster
Examinations Schedule For Elementary and High School Certificates
Examinations for Elementary Certificates occur on the first Saturday of each month in Athens. High School and Special Certificates exams are the first Saturdays in September December March and June. Stewart Nelsonville and Glouster hold exams on the first Saturdays of May June and July. Boxwell tests at Athens and Guysville on the third Saturday in April and at Athens and Glouster on the second Saturday in May. By order of the Board of Examiners.
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Athens
Stewart, Nelsonville
Glouster
Boxwell
Guysville
Board of Examiners
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Points
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Idam
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Ham
Charleston
P. M. Seymour
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Diam
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Sharpsburg
Athesville
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