Stand for Old School Building Bid Sparks Debate
A. W. Ullom offers $1,000 to buy and tear down the old Athens school building to prove its value. He argues the structure is sound, safe, and worth keeping, citing site options and a larger regional history when repairs are considered. He contends demolition is unwarranted and urges preservation while noting the new building plan.
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Athens
Board of Education
Willy Nilly
University
A. W. Ullom
Commencement Week Ends at Ohio University
Commencement week closed with President Ellis hosting a reception for over two hundred guests at the university home on South College. Weather hampered events, but the week remained the best in OU history with field day canceled due to rain and athletic events postponed. The university resumes Monday for a six week Summer School expected to attract 700 students, many of whom will become teachers, bringing significant local spending and a warm Athens welcome.
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O. U
Athens
University
Pleasanton mill moves. locals report harvest prospects
J C Ours has moved his saw mill onto John Bolin's farm and begun work. He plans to finish in a few days and move to the Henry King place. J N Cuckler reports the first blackberries of the season. Wheat is ready to harvest with a fair expected yield. Miss Mary King of Langsville visits her parents, Mr and Mrs Henry King.
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J. C. Ours
John Bolin
Henry King
J. N. Cuckler
Mary King
Langsville
Ohio Wesleyan Debating Team Heads to Chautauqua
Mr. Earl Ransom Slutz son of Dr and Mrs W L Slutz of this city and a member of the debating team of Ohio Wesleyan University left with the squad last evening for Chautauqua New York where they will spend a week and take part in a debate next Thursday evening.
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Earl Ransom Slutz
W. L. Slutz
Ohio Wesleyan University
Chatauqua
N. Y
First Woman Graduate Honored with Boyd Hall Naming
During Commencement Week at Ohio University Alumni and students urged naming the new ladies dormitory Boyd Hall in honor of Miss Margaret Boyd the first woman graduate. Mrs. Edwin D. Sayre praised Boyd’s example and guidance guiding many women to enroll and graduate. Major Jewett’s motion was carried unanimously by attendees and trustees.
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O. U
Edwin D. Sayre
Margaret Boyd
Miss Boyd
Ohio University
Sayre
Boyd
Ellis
The
Ohio University payroll for coming year listed
A detailed list shows salaries for Ohio University and State Normal College staff led by President Alston Ellis at 5000 dollars and various professors earning from 1700 to 1800 dollars. Total payroll amounts to 59000 with board officers at 1600 and janitors at 2400, grand total 63000.
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Messenger
The
Ohio University
Ohio University and State Normal College
Acquitted of Any Wrong in Minds of Athens People
Athens residents and the late Ohio University treasurer A J Frame are said to be clean of any wrongdoing amid reports of a funds shortage. The Commercial Tribune notes the matter stems from misperceptions about the university as a private entity and calls Frame’s reputation irreproachable.
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Athens
Ohio University
The
Daily Messenger
A. J. Frame
Comercial Tribune
Ohio
United States
Frame
Pleasantly Entertained Honoring Her Guests
Mrs. A. 8S. Bethel entertained last evening at her Washington street home in honor of Mrs. Lorelle V. Reed of Terra Alta West Virginia and Mrs. John E. Snow of Chicago Illinois with progressive flinch and a three course luncheon. Attending were numerous local ladies including Mrs. A. E. Moore Mrs. W. E. Lawrence Mrs. Henry G. Williams Mrs. E. M. Mills Mrs. Gene Williams Mrs. John Finsterwald Mrs. H. D. Henry Mrs. E. C. Logan Mrs. W. B. Bentley Mrs. C. M. Copeland Mrs. H. A. Hatch Mrs. J. T. Merwin Mrs. Otto Barth Mrs. Gee McLaughlin Mrs. A. A. Atkinson Mrs. W. C. Hudson Mrs. F. P. Phillips Mrs. Nelle Kern and Mrs. J. A. Palmer.
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Washington Street
Lorelle V. Reed
Terra Alta
W. Va
John E. Snow
Chicago
Ills
Flinch
A. E. Moore
W. E. Lawrence
Henry G. Williams
F. P. Phillips
Nelle Kern
J. A. Palmer
East Mill street gutter complaints spur cleaning ordinance
Residents on East Mill street complain of gutters filled with rubbish that backs up water during heavy rain. The Messenger outlines an ordinance requiring abutting property owners to repair and clean sidewalks and gutters, with penalties for noncompliance. It notes two tile lines under the B&O tracks clogged with mud and urges immediate gutter cleaning to stop the neglect. The Board of Health urges residents to clean the gutter in front of their property.
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Board of Health
East Mill Street
Mill Street
Athens
Board of Healths
McKinstry and Parker Real Estate Listing
McKinstry and Parker offer a catalog of city and farm properties for sale or purchase guidance. Contact 6 7 week 4 for details and arranging viewings.
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McKinstry & Parker
Much Cheap Jewelry Gets Them in Trouble
Two men with a surplus of jewelry were arrested on suspicion yesterday and arraigned before Mayor Day this morning. They said they came from St Louis to sell the two watches and twelve rings to pay expenses, claiming low prices but facing questions over their purchase and license. They were warned not to sell without a license, discharged, and left without paying their hotel bill.
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St. Louis
Webster
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