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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1899

Page

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Man Narrowly Survives Skull-Wrenching Railroad Wreck

Charles White of Buffalo West Virginia, about forty, was critically injured when a train derailed near Dexter. A steel fragment penetrated his skull three inches, leaving him unconscious for days before partial recovery. he remains in fair condition at his sister’s home near Hebbardsville. His brother James White and wife and five children are alerted.

Charles White Cig i & MM Trilwar Dexter David Harhbarn White Buffalo West Virginia Chauncey Beaumont x Chauncey Coal Aline Bar White Tis Rashbarn Hebbardsville Sampraret James White Athens Efe Bufffalo

Zachary Willey of Chauncey Dies of Heart Failure

Zachary Willey, a Chauncey resident and blacksmith, collapsed in his shop after starting a horse shoeing job. He died shortly after at home from heart failure, following a morning of working and breakfast. he was about 61 years old and well regarded in the community.

Csacneny Chauncey Zachary Wilfey Mr. Willey John Shields George Willey Willey

Death of Mrs Phebe Woodruff at State Hospital

Mrs Phebe Woodruff died Monday at the State Hospital aged eighty three after a period of illness. Funeral services were held at Kates church six miles south of Athens with interment in the cemetery. She was mother to Policeman Merrill Woodruff and Mrs J W Logan and leaves several siblings and relatives including John Wonodrom Solomon Samuel and Albert Woodruff of Pleasant Hill Mrs Liza Robinson of Alexander township and Mrs Sarah Secoy of Marion.

Phebe Woodruff State Hospital Kates Church Athens Nev. Wright Merrill Woodrudt J. W. Logan John Wonodrom Solomon Samuel Albert Woodruty Pleasant Hill Liza Robinson Alexander Township Sarah Secoy Marion

Students Recital Delighted Audience Despite Absences

A large audience gathered in the volleyed auditorium Saturday evening for a student recital from the departments of elocution and music. Miss Grace Meckery and Mary Townsend impressed, while Grace Lovett could not perform due to a sore throat, and Miss Maud Pendergrass delivered a beautiful solo.

Vollewe Aditorium Tgile Love Van Olah A. Houper Rer Hanson Logan Janes Craig Woeper Grace Meckery Mary Townsend Mike C. Reach Rice Maud Pendergrass Waler Wickham Hooper Mabel Z Melfinetry van Vorhes

College Notes and Campus Activities Report

College notes show visiting students and faculty travel between towns, upcoming exams, and term dates. Activities include student elections, entertainment fundraisers for athletic debt, literary society meetings, and YMCA convention participation.

Gas blowout at Athens oil well ignites burning derrick

In Athens Territory a gas pocket in a second Caul well caused a dramatic blowout on Thursday night. Flames rose hundreds of feet, burning the derrick and lighting the sky for miles. Drillers Will Brooks and W Donaldson were slightly burned but quickly escaped. no serious injuries reported. The well, part of Athens Oil and Gas Company, marks the sixth drilled in the region. A new derrick was begun and will be completed soon. Arrangements for another well on Peter Pagan’s farm are set to proceed.

Milton Ebic Aviv Matthew Pugad Miles Amiheast Athens Pwo Cow Kun Metanta Fame Will Brooks W. Donaldson Berea de Athans Oil Athens i Ch S. B. Hill Flarmony Matthew Pavan Negi Peter Pagan

Christian Church Notes and Baptism Expectations

Fragmented notes describe church activities at the Christian Church including preparations for services and baptisms. It mentions Mr. Ratish and a former parishioner from Hill of New Pittsburg, with reference to a funeral for Mrs. Wallace at Carbon Al held midweek and conducted by the pastor who baptized two named persons.

Issions Darhner Alen

Swartzwalder and Stewart Mingle in Logan Nuptials

Swartzwalder and Miss Hattie Stewart wed Wednesday noon at the bride’s Logan home in the presence of relatives and friends. The ceremony was by Rev. C W Wade. The groom, well known in Athens Meigs and Hocking counties for years in the nursery business, plans to establish a home in Meigs county with his bride.

Sir. M. Swartawalder Hattie Stewart Logan C. W. Wade Swartawalder Athens Meigs Hucking

Riggs Pinney Nuptials At Athens Parsonage

The marriage of Mr. Robert L. Riggs and Miss Cecelia A. Pinner occurred last evening at eight o'clock at the Methodist parsonage. Rev. LC Haddox performed the ceremony in the presence of a few friends. Both couples are Athens residents and highly regarded.

Card of Thanks for Mas. Janes Rt. Prence ann Datentou

A note of gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during illness and after the death of our husband and father.

Mas Janes Rt. Prence Ann Datentou

Alumni Day Observance By Phi Delta Theta Alumni Chapter

The Ohio Epsilon Alumni Chapter of Phi Delta Theta held its first annual meeting at a hotel with over thirty members present. A supper and toast program honored Rev. Robert Morsen and featured speeches by C. G. O’Blair, J. Soper, and others. New officers were elected, and the event strengthened fraternal ties and support for Ohio University.

Gforce Phi Delta Theta Ren Iin Robert Moresen K. S. Coultrap Pake C.G William Conquerer Atkinson Phis Soper Yankes Pig” H Dickason Onic Gattina S&s. L. McCune Aspeln de Graduatée Bennett Gamma Chapty T.t Tompkins Golumina Low Chillicothe PB. McVay Gap AL Muartand Coultrap J. Pueter H. A. Haning Ohio Tela Ohio University Iis

Brannon Seriously Injured After Fall From Horse in Park

R E Brannon of Athens and Chikamauga National Park was thrown from a horse during a windy, stormy ride last week. He suffered a broken leg above the knee and a badly fractured knee cap as the horse bolted home with no rider. Family feared a serious accident as he lay in snow and cold, but he was found hours later, initial reports described him in critical condition, with improvements noted as recovery began.

Ets Pepe Athens Chickamauga Nacional Park Brannen Searen Brannon Park

Marriage Licenses Issued in Nelsonville Area

Marriage permits issued this week list John M. Shall and Blanche Mewl of Burr Oak, Cecelia A. Pinny and Robert J. Riggs of Athens, Ella H. Weldon and John W. Myers of Nelsonville, Amy Skiver and E. G. Speelman of Nelsonville, Mary Jones and Phillip Blower of Glouster, Nella McVay and Richard G. Bobo of Lee township, Grace Garlinger and William Rittenbury of Buchtel, with various officiants named. In Neonville, Pearl Woll, about twelve, was run over by a northbound freight. doctors amputated his left foot and he is recovering at home.

John M. Shall Morean County Blanche Burr Oak Frank Bryson Robert J. Riggs Athens Cecelia A. Pinny Haddox Joohn W. Myers Nelsonville Ella H. Weldon Ploodiwood Jane E. GC. Speelman Amy Skiver Nev. Fuller Phillip Blower Glouster Mary Jones Morgan Lew Richard G. Bobo Vinton County Nella McVay Lee Township Lyn Hooper William Rittenbury Buehte Grace Garlinger Buchtel Hey Swain Neonville Pearl Woll Bas Clayton N. Bill Burt

Thanks to friends for aid during illness and death

We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who rendered valuable help during the sickness and death of a loving husband and father. Bins. J. W. Gertear and family appreciate the kindness and support shown during this time.

Bins J. W. Gertear Ant Fasicy

Release leads to mistaken arrest in Parkersburg case

A misidentified man was arrested on charges linked to a railway incident near Parkersburg but released the next day. Meanwhile Miss Ena Gordon, 22, was assaulted at her home in Petroleum. she resisted, escaped, and was hospitalized with serious injuries. Descriptions circulated between Athens and Parkersburg, yet the suspects did not match, leaving investigators to pursue the correct attacker.

Fisterwall Parkersbars Parkersburg Red Mitchell Streethoam W. van An Absn Aleatin Eyky Ena Gordon Gorton Petroleum Miss Gordon Mischel Athena Athens Mike Miss Garton

Epidemic of Measles and Pneumonia Strikes Dalton

An outbreak of measles and pneumonia grips Dalton area with several children affected. Two recent cases include a preteen child dying and two children under treatment. pneumonia follows measles in vulnerable cases. Officials expect improvement with warmer weather as the illness runs its course.

Ott Grim John Hornisten

Pallas Club Notes Reflect on George Eliot Event

A large turnout at Mrs. Charles Welch’s home heard Miss Retreat present on George Eliot’s life and character. Mrs. Donkle spoke on sketches from Eliot’s works with readings from Adam Bede. Miss Jennie Furtz led the questions. next meeting set for March 25 at Miss Hell’s home. One Minute Cough Cure promoted for lung and throat troubles at Cline's Pharmacy.

Pallas Club George Eliot Charles Welch Chisatfard Donkle Eliot Dunkle Adam Bede Jennie Iurtz Ing

Fatally Injured In Campus Shooting At Daleton

Harvey Goff fell from a tipple at Daleton Monday after a hand spin over a fence. A pocket revolver discharged, hitting him below the hip and entering the lung. He died later at a physician’s office after the bullet was removed. He was about forty, married with a family, a student at the college, and his home was at Mount Commercial.

Harvey Goff Daleton March Huey Aung Gott Raoay Ad Wren Jin Isee Colege Union Street Liva Seeds Commercial Mount

Elect Officers of Equal Suffrage Club

The club elected officers with Mary J. Means as president, Sarah J. Aler as vice president, Anna B. Dunsie as secretary, Breaver as treasurer, and Sue S. wrdting secretary. Directors named were Mrs. Ann ohsen, Mrs. J. B. Stewart, and Mr. M. Welch. The meeting included a humorous reading and a quota on women’s achievements in Colorado. The club will meet on April at – hosted by Mrs. WM. Weich.

A. L. Roach Mary J. Means Sarah J. Ialer Anna B. Dunsie Breaver Sue 5 Me 'Ann Ohsen J. B. Stewart M. Welch Irs Means Jaliwel Dankle Tead Women of Colorado WM. Weich

Plating and Surveying Contract Awarded in Athens County

The contract for phitting oil marking pie wwaps of Athens county for the use of the dINLTiCIL as sensors in appraising the Hiamis for 1000 was awarded Friday. The successful bidder was George Palin at a price of 14 cents per linear for surveying and additional plats at two cents? The weather and other bidders are noted, with mentions of Mes bi of G1 Walkers Ta and 4 cents for surveying. The county regards the bid to Palloon as excelent cme.

Athens County George Palin Semis& Baker G1 & Walkers

Livery Stable Change At Congress Center

J A Trammend Adams and B E Caldwell take charge of the Congress livery stable, replacing Grant Vincent due to ill health. They plan to push business in the coming season and focus on serving young men in the area.

J. A. Trammend Add Caldwell Congress Grant Vincent

Cures for Catarrh and Cough Promoted by Local Pharmacy

The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a internal remedy acting on blood and mucous surfaces, claims it is non quack and prescribed by leading physicians. It also urges One Minute Cure for coughs and throat issues, praising Cline's Pharmacy for sale and quick relief.

Tree Cheney , CO Toledo Cline

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Doras Pia Wrevkar Eeee Zachary W Callege Notes New i Marsh Bert Sive William J. Remer U. S Harry Courtrignt Tappan McCaugher T. WH. Sheldon Charles Matheeptomore Delaware Matheny Y. M. CG Frica Phileas Claire Evans Mabel Wam Mary Mickie Mabel Ethel Hiley John Roberts Therman Murgant C. C. Henson Philos Messrs McCune O'Bieness Scott Super Troma Ewing D. C VY. MC. A Fagan Christian Church Notes Swartzwalder- Stewart Ohio Epsilon Phi Delite Theta Bananets R. E. Brannon Theows Lytic Mitchell Gurdon Nat Pally Haerpin Daleton Ce! Children Rome Township Cali Oner Cline’s Pharmacy
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