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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1904

Page

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Theodore Roosevelt Timeline Highlights Key Roles

A compact chronology traces Theodore Roosevelt from his 1858 birth in New York City through Harvard graduation, New York legislature service, party leadership roles, Rough Rider service, New York governorship, vice presidency, and 1904 Republican nomination. It notes his ascent to the presidency in 1901 after McKinley's death.

New York City Harvard University New York James G. Blaine Broad Navy Rough Riders Spain United States William McKinley

Memorial services honor Odd Fellows at Presbyterian church

About 400 people attended the I O O F memorial at the Presbyterian church. Charles C. Pavey of Columbus spoke on Independence and soldiers memorial days and the lodge’s role in temperance and charity. The procession to cemeteries was led by the Athens Juvenile Band.

Presbyterian Church Odd Fellow Lodges Gallipolis Pomeroy Allbany Dexter Rebecca Lodge Charles C. Pavey Columbus Pavey United States Lodge Springfield Ohio Athens

Boy Cuts Foot at Play in Carthage

Garret Enlow son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Enlow suffered a severe cut to the ball of his foot Saturday evening when he stepped on glass or tin. The wound, about three inches, required immediate care from a doctor who dressed the injury.

Garret Enlow Elmer Enlow

Police Court News Fines For Sunday Saloon Openings

Fred Fisher fined 840 and costs 44.90 for keeping a saloon open on Sunday. Thomas Cobb jailed 5 fine and 8.99 costs for drunk and disorderly conduct. W P Mills fined 20 and 23.90 costs not paid, sentenced to hard labor until paid. under physician care. Mills, son of Prof Edson N Mills of Ohio University, profiled family dispute. G 8 Duncan fined 8.99 for drunk and disorderly conduct.

Fred Fisher Thomas Cobb W. P. Mills Young Mills Edson N. Mills Ohio University Smith Mills Duncan

Sermon Topics at Presbyterian Church Next Sunday

The sermon subjects at the Presbyterian church include morning talk on How we Should Live in this World and an evening theme An indispensable Necessity to a Successful Life. The evening service lasts under one hour and the public is invited. Electric fans will be used to prevent heat or stuffiness.

Woman Sues Over Horse Fright and Vehicle Crash

Mary A. Sullivan sues John Hewitt in common pleas court seeking 5000 for injuries after her buggy was upset when Hewitt’s speeding auto allegedly frightened a horse, causing a crash near Herrold’s mill. Horse damages cited at 35 and buggy 10. other cases listed include executor action, partition suit, divorce, and adultery charges.

Mary A. Sullivan John Hewitt Common Pleas Court John Price G. L T. M. Fleming Rowena Snyder Sarah Blackwood Clarence H. Hayman Della Hayman

Scarlet Fever Cases in Athens Decline

W A Hibbard secretary of the board of health reports only five scarlet fever cases in Athens. Three are at Mr Sanders home one at Mr Elkharts and one at Dr Higgins. All patients are not seriously ill and are recovering nicely.

W. A. Hibbard Board of Health Athens Sanders

Wool Market Roars With Strong Prices This Week

Wool selling accelerates with thousands of pounds delivered to buyers across the county. Prices range from 20 to 30 cents, with top fleeces fetching 30 cents. Banks report their heaviest week in months due to widespread wool payments.

Presbyterian Sunday School Exercises Delight Congregation

The regular Sunday morning preaching time was devoted to the annual Sunday school program. Dow Grones performed The Silver Rhine on flute and Blaine Goldsberry sang The Holy City in commendable style. The program featured responsive reading and songs with wide participation from school members.

Presbyterian Church Dow Grones Tosti Blaine Goldsberry Holy City

Death of Mrs Sutton at 27 in Hudson Addition

Mrs. Fred Sutton died at her Hudson addition home Monday morning from kidney disease after a lengthy illness. She was 27 years old. Burial took place at her Can aanville home on Wednesday.

Fred Sutton Hudson Addition Sutton Canaanville

Foundation Laid for Dr White’s New Double House

Dr A P White completes foundation for a new double house on College Street. Cement block above ground imitates dressed stone, creating a neat appearance. Author predicts it will spur more Athens house construction and influences regional building trends.

A. P. White College Street Athens Coun

Head End Collision Near Dexter Shatters Train

A morning T and O C passenger train collided with a light engine in the Dunbar tunnel near Dexter. Six passengers escaped serious harm, while at least one likely fatal and many others were injured. Fireman Duval and Engineer Beverage sustained serious injuries, with ten passengers hurt overall and traffic halted for seven hours.

Dunbar Tunnel Dexter W. W. Brown James Beverage Cash Beverage Bob Scott Albany Hobson Light Dyesville Harry McKinstry Little Son McKinstry Duval Bowies E. M. Houchins Beaver

Ng O N G Sends Request For Horses For Maneuvers

Harold W Bush captain commands light Battery O N G Columbus writes W E Peters secretary of board of trade that he will be here Saturday evening July 2 remaining over until Monday to secure 33 horses 18 teams and 15 riding and one wagon for use in military maneuvers on the Plains August 10 to 25. Riding horses need not be gaited but saddle broke and able to carry 180 pound men. Average run of farm horses suitable for teams. They will have harness saddles bridles halters etc. He has written to Warren Bros and Bower Bros but needs more horses than they can furnish.

Harold W. Bush Battey Columbus W. E. Peters Board of Trade Warren Bros Bower Bros

House Burglary Report Near Hebbardsville

Sam Vorhes of near Hebbardsville visited town Monday to warn banks not to accept certain securities he says were stolen from his home a few days ago. He believes the house was entered in his absence and more than 1200 dollars in securities were taken. He states nothing else was missing and has not found any clue to the thieves.

Sam Vorhes Hebbardsville

Athens Juvenile Band Receives New Sailor Uniforms

The Athens juvenile band debuted Sunday with new sailor pattern uniforms. Eighteen boys contributed to obtaining the blue coats lighter in shade with a large red collar and matching hats as they led the Odd Fellows parade.

Athens

Charles Warren Fairbanks Biography Highlights

Charles Warren Fairbanks born May 11 1852 near Unionville Center Ohio. He studied at Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Ohio and joined the Ohio bar in 1874. He worked for the Associated Press in 1878 and moved to Indianapolis to establish a law office in 1875. He supported Walter Q Gresham and Benjamin Harrison in politics and was elected US senator in 1908 after earlier defeats. He served on the joint British American commission and helped secure relief funds in 1902. He was re elected senator in 1908 and was nominated for vice president in 1904.

Unionville Center Ohio Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware The Associated Press Cornelia Cole Indianapolis Walter Q. Gresham Benjamin Harrison Joint High United

Bartlett Academy Reunion Plans and Call for Help

Bartlett Ohio announces Bartlett Academy reunion plans with calls for former students and families to submit names of invitees. A basket dinner will be served, with sons and daughters of former students acting as waiters. Announcements will be available at local spots, including Barlett Cash.

Cutler Jane Bartlett Academy Myrtle Heald Knox Bartlett Ohio Old Academy Barlett Cash

May Increase Telephone Rate

The Ohio supreme court ruled in Findlay v Findlay Home Telephone that the city ordinance charging 12 a year for home telephones does not create a binding contract. The company may raise the rate to 18 a year, upholding the franchise freedom to set higher charges.

Ohio Supreme Court City of Findlay Findlay Home Telephone Company Supreme Court Lancaster Gazette

Funeral for 5 Year Old Marie Moore Died of Scarlet Fever

Marie Moore the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. Moore died Sunday morning after several days of scarlet fever. Her father Mr. Moore, who had been away, returned Thursday and stayed by her side until her passing. The funeral was private and the interment took place Sunday evening in the new cemetery.

Marie O. Moore Saunday Mr. Moore Louis New Cemetery

Finsterwald Congratulated for Homecoming Success

A letter from January 27 in New York praises Finsterwald for handling Homecoming events without incident. George A. Beaton extends wishes for health happiness and prosperity, noting no disorder or disturbances occurred during the reunion and commending leadership.

New York Jane Finsterwald George A. Beaton

Boy Falls From Cherry Tree In Marshfield

James Bodem fell from a cherry tree in Marshfield on June 24 and sustained a fracture and dislocation of his right wrist. A local surgeon reduced the injury and no serious complications are anticipated.

Marshfield James Bodem

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President Theodore Roosevelt America Far West United States Civil Service Board of Police Commissioners of I. O. O. F. Lodge Police Court News Hewitt Common Pleas Hobson Charles Warren Fairbanks Indiana David Turpie Republican Party St. Louis Senate States Senate Jume " Wets
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