Miner Gunshot Incident Surfaces in Deanville
In Deanville on a Sunday afternoon Guy Kepler a 24 year old married miner of the H C I mine shot and wounded an Italian co worker. Kepler was arrested and held in Nelsonville awaiting the outcome while the Italian was transported to Nelsonville for treatment. Authorities show no charges yet as they monitor the injured man’s recovery and determine instigator status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanville
Guy Kepler
Kepler
Nelsonville
Columbus and Hocking
Zanesville
J. J. Kane
8. C. Herrington
Parkersburg
Kane
L. D. Simons
Vigo
Simons
Pension ruling widows gain extended pension eligibility
Pension attorneys announce a Washington decision affecting widows of soldiers in the district. Under prior law widows married before 1886 could receive pensions if death arose from service diseases. The new ruling extends the limit to 1899, granting pensions to widows married before 1899 whose husbands died from service related causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ogden Visits Son in Athens Amid Rural Notes
J. R. Ogden, a prominent farmer from Yesville in Meigs County, traveled to Athens to visit his son Reeves and plan the schooling of his children. He returned yesterday as he contemplates family life and education in the rural community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Ogden
Yesville
Meigs County
Mr. Reeves
Athens
Two Farms for Sale Near Lancaster Ohio
Two good farms available. One 212 acres well improved and located with fine stock and grain land. The other 295 acres includes good buildings near railroad with churches and a good school. Inquiries to C. Pickering, Lancaster, Ohio.
Death of a former resident Miss Minerva Barker
Miss Minerva Barker aged 55 daughter of the late William and Sarah Barker died at the epileptic hospital in Gallipolis Monday morning after about a year’s stay The body will be sent to Gay for funeral services to be held Wednesday at 12 30 at the Free Methodist church on the Plains conducted by Rev Hampp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Barker
William and
Sarah Barker
Gallipolis
Free Methodist Church
the Plains
Hampp
Athens Officials Seek Temporary Transfer to Infirmary Fund
Resolution from Athens Ohio dated March 8 1906 requests a temporary transfer of 3000 dollars from the Road Bonds and Interest Fund to the Infirmary Fund. It notes the Infirm Building overdrawn the infirmary funds by about 700 dollars and annual revenues from the Dow Funds to the infirmary about 7000 with expenses between 6000 and 6500, implying a 3 to 4 year path to cover indebtedness. Signed by John F. Biddle Joseph Wolf and S. B. Hill.
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Athens
Non
J. M. Wood
Common Pleas Court
Dow
John F. Biddle
Joseph Wolf
B. Hill
Death of Dr John B Hunt Father of Athens Doctor
Dr John B Hunt aged 77 died in Westerville after a weeklong pneumonia illness. He leaves widow and four sons Dr Morris Hunt Columbus East State St Dr Harry Hunt Newark Dr John Hunt California and Dr Will Hunt Portsmouth. Funeral Thursday at 10 from Westerville Presbyterian Church. Dr Hunt born Amesville Athens County. He was a minister's son and a lifelong friend of the Bartlett and Kurtz families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Hunt
Westerville
Morris P. Hunt
East State Street
Columbus
Harry Hunt
Newark
John Hunt
California
Will Hunt
Portsmouth
Presbyterian Church
Shane
Athens County
Amesville
Athenian Literary Society
Dr. Hunt
Athens
Bartlett
Kurtz
W. M. Kurtz
Lawrence-Worstell
Santa Monica
Tuesday Club Entertainment At Home Of Mrs Foster
The Tuesday Club was entertained at the home of Attorney and Mrs M Foster with about fifty members and guests. Discussion centered on Booker T Washington and the Tuskegee Institute led by Mrs C H Thompson and Mrs Frederick Treachey. Musical highlights included solos by Miss Bancroft and Miss Jones followed by a two course lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Foster
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
C. H. Thompson
Frederick Treachey
Miss Bancroft
Misa Jones
Benefit Box Supper For Miner Injured At Hocking Mine
Carbondale March 20. Mr and Mrs Orland McCoy hosted a box supper at their home to aid Will Hutchinson of Marshfield who was badly injured at the Hocking mine during the holidays. About seventy five people attended and the $17.60 raised was promptly given to Hutchinson with grateful tears.
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Carbondale
Orland McCoy
Will Hutchinson
Marshfield
Hocking
Rural Carrier A. O. Sloane Slips Ill On Route
Rural Carrier III A O Sloane on Route was taken sick Saturday and rested three hours at O L Strahl's before returning home. He sent substitute Charles Day Tuesday and plans to resume duties Thursday. He hopes to be back in service soon.
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A. O. Sloane
O. L. Strahl’s
Chas
Tomorow
Mr. Sloane
Appointment of Executor for Samuel Poston Will
Notice reports Elmer Poston appointed and qualified as Executor of the Will of Samuel Poston a deceased resident of Athens County Ohio dated February 22 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Poston
Athens County
Ohio
Campbell Block Certifies No Fire Escapes Needed
J C Campbell who built a top three story block in town received a certificate from J H Morgan state inspector stating the building is in perfect condition and complies with the law so no fire escapes are required. The report notes other three story structures have needed escapes, praising Campbell's foresight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Morgan
Cambell
Coming or Gone Vernal Equinox Storm Talk
The piece debates whether the vernal equinox storms have begun or pass, noting equal day and night now with sunrise at six and sunset at six. It predicts days will lengthen toward June as the sun travels from east to west and cites optimistic and pessimistic forecasts about imminent storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Sol
Athens Man on Love Says Waiting Wins a Woman’s Heart
An Athens man, married three times, asserts true love means wanting to wait on a woman rather than having her wait on you. He believes patience proves devotion and real affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Train No. 13 Wreck Near Coolville Kills Engineer Waterman
A B&O No. 13 train bound for Athens struck a wall of rocks near Coolville Station, killing engine driver Waterman of Chillicothe. The wreck halted the train, injuring several passengers and crew, with a large rock mass causing extensive damage to the engine and cars.
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Athens
Coolville
Waterman
Chillicothe
Parkersburg
Tom Campbell
Reynolds
Post Office Department
Gus Wagener
Obie Day
Zanes Vile Hardware
Engineer Waterman
Torch Hill
No. 13
Wreckage Detours Rail Traffic Clearing Progress Report
Experts estimated the road could clear in about 20 hours or by noon with wrecking crews from Parkersburg and Chillicothe tasked to finish repairs by Wednesday morning. Through trains detoured via Zanesville and Newark. local traffic halted. B&O Surgeon C. B. McDougall treated the injured. seriously hurt were moved to Parkersburg. No. 13 passengers continued to Coolville. local freight prepared for Chillicothe at 7 pm.
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Parkersburg
Chillicothe
Zanesville
Newark
Pt. Pleasant
Athens County Resident Eliza Cabeen Dies at Home
Mrs. Eliza Cabeen, aged 84, longtime Athens county resident, died at her son Joseph H. Cabeen's home near Athens. Survived by four sons and one daughter Electa Cabeen. Funeral arrangements pending with services likely at her late residence Friday morning.
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Eliza Cabeen
Athens County
Ills Sweep Amesville Area As Grips Spread
Squire Frank Gibson of Amesville returned from Athens recounting that several prominent locals are under a doctor’s care for grip and colds. The illness is widespread across the county this season.
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Squire
Frank Gibson
Amesville
Athens
Charity Bazaar Promotes Dorcas Missionary Society
Mrs Edward Black of West State Street leads the Dorcas Missionary Society formed earlier this year. Forty two girls aged twelve to seventeen sew mend and prepare cast off clothing for the town’s needy while raising funds for coal and provisions through a Friday bazaar planned for April 123 at an undecided venue.
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Edward Black
West State Street
Dorcas Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Mrs. Black
Dorcas Society
Hagenback’s Train Ad Crew Detained After Coolville Wreck
Delayed in Athens after a wreck near Coolville the Hagenback’s Train ed Animal Shows bill car was detained hours east of Cincinnati. About a dozen bill posters and managers spent the day in Athens including L W Slaughter and W Crippen, two local riders with the advertising force.
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Hagenback
Cincinnati
Athens
Coolville
L W. Slaughter
W. Crippen
Wreck on K and M Road Delays Passenger Service
No. 1 Engine 507 derailed near Grosvenor on Whippoorwill curve at 7 16 Tuesday. Two cars left the track, track torn up, causing detour of B and O passenger train via Parkersburg O R R Pt Pleasant and K and M. Conductor Richmond suffered a slight bruise. Work began about 9 o clock, with clearance likely delayed until late morning.
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Whippoor
Grosvenor
Brown
Richmond
Parkersburg
Pt. Pleasant
Parker
CLKS Elect New Officers At Athens Lodge
Athens lodge B P O Elks held their annual election in the Cline building. Elected Exalted Ruler L G Worstell and officers including B L K F P McVay EB L K J M Higgins BE L K Hi O Armstrong Secretary J B Rose Treasurer Elmer Enlow Thief CC H Bryson C Josten George A Kurtz trustees and KK Rey Lash Jr chosen representative to the Grand Lodge meeting in Denver in June.
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Athens Lodge
Cline Building
L. G. Worstell
O. Moore
F. P. McVay
EB. L. K
J. M. Higgins
BE. L. K. Hi
O. Armstrong
J. B. Rose
Elmer Enlow
CC. H. Bryson
C. Josten
George A. Kurtz
Winter Weather Drives Robins Closer to Homes
Severe winter weather and heavy snow force robins into a pitiable plight. Birds perch on trees near residences with feathers ruffled, signaling for sustenance. Readers are urged to leave table scraps in backyards to aid these hungry birds and ensure they survive until spring.
Local Ball Player Labeled For Offer To Move
Jacob Blackburn assistant engineer at the State Hospital and known baseball player has received a flattering offer to join the Jackson Miss Jean for the coming season. He is considering the proposition and may accept if new faces appear at the Hospital by April.
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Jacob Blackburn
State Hospital
Jackson, Miss
Jean
Blackburn
For Sale Hatchery Settings from Evans Poultry Yards
For sale at $2.00 per setting hatchery eggs from White Wyandottes Barred Plymouth Rocks and Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds. Fertility guaranteed. Evans Poultry Yards Nelsonville Ohio.
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Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island Reds
Evans Poultry Yards
Nelsonville
Ohio
Home trustee appointments announced
Editor W. Harris was appointed a trustee of the children's home last week to replace Joseph Jordan who served many years. Commissioners believed J. D. Brown's commission had expired and named Judge Bethel as his successor. Learning Brown's term still had one year to run Harris was appointed instead.
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W. Harris
Children’s Home
Joseph Jordan
J. D. Brown
Judge Bethel
Mr. Brown
Mr. Harris
Dererat
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Talian
Ath
Ens Co
Elmer Poston
J. C. Campbell
Daddy” Waterman
Messenger
C. 8. McDougall
Pete Cahill
Jim Brailey
AGCD
Joseph H. Cabeen
Mechanicsburg
George B. Cabeen
Long Island City
N. Y
Michael Cabeen
Crackdonville
Iowa
Electa Cabeen
George Cabeen
Michael
K. & M. Road
CLKS
E. Rey Lash Jr
Grand Lodge
Denver
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