Discovery of Edward Swett Body Found in River
The body of Edward Swett was recovered from the river bed Tuesday by one of his close friends who located and pulled the body from the water.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1907
Page
1
Body of Swett Found After Drowning Rescue
The body of Edward Swett, who drowned last Thursday while aiding flood victims on Richland Avenue, was found Tuesday afternoon by Clifford Fulton. Captain Frank Lowrey, last seen alive with Swett, witnessed the recovery as searchers prodded the riverbed along Coates Run. A large crowd gathered as Swett was brought ashore, with investigators continuing to search the river for remaining missing bodies nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Swett
Richland Avenue
Clifford Fulton
Swett
Fate
Fulton
Frank Lowrey
Coates
Morris Snow
Herb Townsend
Captain Lowrey
Ralph Dalton
Beards
Young
Cliff Fulton
Lowrey
Dalton
James Taylor
Court Street
Turner
Repairs Lag in City Electrical Plant Restores May Take Time
The city faces prolonged outage as electric lights remain off into the week. Superintendent Bell says generators must be thoroughly dried before return to service to avoid damage. Water plant worked within hours after high water. belting and overhauls needed. An expert may be summoned to Athens for advice on the city plant. The engine now runs after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Municipal Electric
Nelsonville
Supt
Athens
Double Funeral This Afternoon for Swett Brothers
The bodies of Edward Swett and Albert Swett will be buried together after a double funeral at the university auditorium at 4 PM. Edward, 32, was a former New York lineman found and prepared for burial after being removed from an Athens undertaker. Albert, 38, a partner in the painting and papering business, leaves a young wife and infant. Local orders I O O F A C Club Eagles and painters’ group will attend. interment in the new cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Swett
James Taylor
North High Street
Athens
New York
Odd Fellows
Assembly Club
Aerie of Eagles of
Edward
Babe
James Swett
Robert
Marietta
University
Bishop
A. C. Club
The
Eagles
Painters’ Organization
New Cemetery
Trains Near Again as Hocking Valley Repairs Push On
Flood damage on the Hocking Valley line from Enterprise to Athens prompts rapid repairs. About five hundred workers cover Logan East Clayton Nelsonville Armitage and other points, aiming to restore through service within a week and reach the Nelsonville bridge by tonight. Crews approach Athens yards by early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Enterprise
Athens
Logan
Nelsonville
East Clayton
Armitage
Athens Yards
Local Student Dies in Columbus After Illness
Frank Driggs 21 son of Mr and Mrs Charles Driggs died suddenly at the Protestant Hospital in Columbus from acute indigestion. An electrical department graduate of the university here he was an electrician in Columbus and a Delta Tau Delta member. Funeral plans await transportation arrangements. He leaves a sister Bessie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Driggs
Lancaster Street
Protestant Hospital
Columbus
Hos
Young Driggs
Electrical Department
University
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Charles Driggs
O. W. Curran
Delta Tau Delta
Hamden
Fraternity
Bessie Driggs
Generous Palmer Street Residents Help Flood Victims
A Mill Street resident praises Charles McVicker and Frank Rose on Palmer street for opening their newly built homes to two families hit by flood. They stored goods and spent a day guiding and caring for those in mud to their doors, a commendable act highlighting Athens’ charitable spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Messenger
Mill
Hocking
Palmer Streets
Palmer Street
Charles McVicker
Frank Rose
Athens
Mill Street
Saloons Close Early in Athens Acknowledging Tragedy
The Daily Messenger reports that Mayor Day did not order closures. Saloon-keepers voluntarily suspended business yesterday from 1 PM to 6 AM Wednesday to honor the drowned Swett boys. Saloons remained shut until after the funeral out of respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swett Boys
Old Land Mark Washed Away in Recent Flood
The Herrold church and former school near the B and O railroad bridge at Grosvenor in Athens township were destroyed by the latest flood. Built by Joseph Herrold fifty years ago, the small white building served as a church and school and was a historic Underground Railroad station for slaves seeking freedom in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Canada
Albany
Miss Mattie Babel and Carl Price Wed by Mayor Day
Miss Mattie Babel and Mr Carl Price were quietly married by Mayor Day Tuesday evening. The couple plans to reside in Wellston, the bride's former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Babel
Carl Price
Wellston
Dr. Alston Ellis Heads to Oxford for Round Table
Dr. Alston Ellis departs at noon to attend the Western Ohio Superintendents Round Table at Miami University in Oxford. The meeting runs Friday and Saturday this week with Ellis among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alston Ellis
Oxford
Western Ohio Superintendents’ Round Table
Miami University
Philadelphia and New York mourners depart after funeral
Mr. W. EB. Wilkin of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Welch and daughter of New York City, and Dr. Dudley W. Welch came here last Wednesday to attend Mrs. W. E. Wilkin's funeral. They left Tuesday afternoon on the west bound B. and O. for Columbus, then will proceed to their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Wilkin
Philadelphia
John J. Welch
New York City
Dudley W. Welch
W. E. Wilkin
Columbus
Len Metzger in Columbus on business for Welty company
Len Metzger is in Columbus on business for the G. A. Welty company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Metzger
Columbus
G. A. Welty Company
Coroner Probes Deaths After High Waters
Coroner investigates five deaths linked to recent floods and mentions a man dying from acute alcoholism. Officials assess cause of deaths and weather-related risks.
Inquests Mark Nelsonville Flood Deaths
Coroner Lane of Nelsonville filed records of inquests into five flood deaths. Angel Gingerella died of acute alcoholism after an Oakdale residence. George W. Ball drowned on Monday Creek near Nelsonville and Buchtel. Three Nelsonville flood victims Mary Marsh Lewis Marsh and Harry Lawe were also inquests. The report notes heavy flood damage and relief efforts for the poor.
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Lane
Nelsonville
Angel Gingerella
Oakdale
George W. Ball
Buchtel
Monday Creek
Buehtel
Ball
Baker
Mary J. Marsh
Lewis Marsh
Harry Lawe
Athens
Squire Lane
Died in the Far West. A C Davis Brings Son’s Remains
A. C. Davis of Coolville carried the body of his son who died in the far west while seeking health remedies. The remains arrived at Grosvenor on Tuesday and were transported to Coolville for burial today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Davis
Coolville
Athens
Grosvenor
Nelsonville Roll Honors Flood Rescuers
Nelsonville honors heroes who rescued flood-bound residents. Stanley Dew saved 37 people from perilous flood districts, recognized for his brave work during the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Stanley Dew
Williams Meat Market Debt Notice
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to Williams Meat Market, will please call and settle on or before the 25th of March, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Meat Market
Flood Destroys Mill and Stores in Stewart Area
Mr L H Smith reports flood damage in Stewart and nearby locales. Water rose nearly six feet higher than 1884, submerging Biddison and Sands mill, washing away buildings, stock and grain, with Beebe H A Cook store ruined. Two railroad bridge spans washed out and riverward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Smith
Stewart
Biddison & Sands Mill
James Copeland
Thos. Dunfee
Thomas McAfee
C. M. James
J. Biddison
H. A. Cook
Beebe
Bridges Survive Ohio County Visit Cost Seen Under Thirty Thousand
Commissioners Biddle and Hill with County Surveyor Hibbard returned from the Hocking survey reporting only two bridges completely gone at Stewart and the mouth of Federal. Several others may be rebuilt cheaply and total east valley work could be under 15000. If eastern damage was worst, total county bridge work may stay under 30000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddle
Hill
Hibbard
Hocking
Stewart
Federal
Canaanville
Guysville
Cook’s Crossing
Coolville
Big Run
Sunday Creek
Elks Elect Officers For Ensuing Year
The Elks Tuesday elected Exalted Ruler Dr. J M Higgins Leading Knight Dr F P McVay Loyal Knight Dr C B McDougall Lecturing Knight E C Woodworth Secretary H O Armstrong Treasurer J B Rose Trustee Geo Junod Tyler Leonard Ravenscroft L G Worstell chosen as Grand Lodge delegate and BE Rev Lash Jr as alternate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Elks
J. M. Higgins
F. P. McVay
C. 8. McDougall
E. C. Woodworth
H. O. Armstrong
J. B. Rose
Geo. Junod
Tyler
Leonard Ravenscroft
L. G. Worstell
Grand Lodge
Rev. Lash, Jr
Death at Chauncey A painter dies of lead poisoning
Herbert L. Nye aged 47 died at his Chauncey home Tuesday night from lead poisoning. He was a painter and leaves a daughter Selah. Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Friday at the Christian church. He was a brother of L C Nye of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Herbert L. Nye
Nye
Selah
Christian Church
L. C. Nye
Athens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucius Turner
Chinery
Edward and Albert Swett
H. V
Pital
Sweet Boys
Herrold’s Little Church
Underground
Price-Babel
John Stephenson
Far West
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