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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1907

Page

12

Memory of a Flood Victim Remains Returned to Malta

The remains of Carlos Young, who died in the flood, were taken by overland convoy to Malta on Monday. Mrs Young and her two children traveled in a closed carriage from Athens, joined by relatives, as the family mourns the loss of a devoted husband and father.

Carlos Young Malta Mrs. Young J. A. Watkins North Congress Street Mr. Young Young Athens B. J. Horn

Illness reported among local families with multiple conditions

The Roach family child Edith remains out of danger after tonsillitis. Mrs. Justus Brown revived from a severe typhoid attack and was moved to her brother’s home. N W Seeman and Mrs. Harris face dangerous and serious illnesses. Harris’s mother in Trimble and the Kincade family in Hudson addition suffer measles with serious illness. West State Street resident Mary Angell battles grip again, Hiram Rude and M A Vickers show improvements after serious illness. Water surrounds their Hudson addition home.

Justus Brown McKinley Avenue N. W. Seeman Mill Street Charlies W. Harris Trimble Hiram Rude Hudson Addition M. A. Vickers

U C D Postponed Meeting Due to Flood

The U C D Sewing Club planned for next Thursday at Mrs. A Fryburger’s home has been recalled because of the flood, delaying the gathering.

Local man attests Dean's Kidney Pills cure

R J Woodworth of Athens Ohio testifies he suffered kidney disease and lumbago for eight years. After trying many remedies he used Dean's Kidney Pills, was cured after eight boxes, and again shortly after needing a new box. He endorses the remedy and urges purchases from Henderson's drug store. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.

Athens R. J. Woodworth The Adams Express Co North Congress Street Wheeling W. Va Dean Henderson's Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Rev W W Hissey Charged With Lunacy In Ohio

Zanesville Ohio March 19 Rev W W Hissey a former top Republican operative for Hanna and Dick is jailed awaiting Probate Court lunacy hearing. The affidavit was filed by Mrs Hissey’s attorney. Hissey claimed sanity at arraignment and was granted counsel.

Zanesville Ohio W. W. Hissey Hanna and Hissey

Ohio River Stands At 62.1 Feet In Cincinnati

The Ohio River reached 62.1 feet in Cincinnati and has held steady since midnight. Forecasters predict the flood will ease in three to four days, allowing restoration of traction and railway traffic.

Cincinnati Ohio

Alienists Being Examined In Thaw Trial

New York March 19. The cross examination of Dr Jeliffe the alienist witness for the defense in the Thaw trial was resumed today. It is believed the testimony of two alienist experts will end the testimony for today.

New York Jeliffe

Mill Strike Hits Republic Iron Plant in East Chicago

Chicago March 19 eight hundred workers at the Republic Iron and Steel mill in East Chicago walked out for higher wages. The demand was refused. Sympathy strikes threatened at other plants.

Chicago Republic Iron and Steel Company East Chicago

U M W of A Local Unions Plan Flood Relief Meeting

Representatives from several locals of the U M W of A met after dinner to organize flood relief efforts. Mich Collins was named chairman and J H Harris Jr secretary. A motion ordered locals to issue edicts and supply necessaries, with each local helping its members and adjournment set for Thursday at 1 p.m. at the mayor's office to plan systematic relief.

Mich. Collins J. H. Harris, Jr Nelsonville

Community Free Meals Announced by Local Churches

The Christian church offers a free supper tonight and dinner tomorrow. Breakfast and supper are planned for Sunday at the Presbyteriana church, inviting neighbors to attend both days.

The Christian Church Presbyteriana Church

Milk relief arrives for city children at church

The Christian church ladies secured a large supply of fresh milk for those in need in the city. Anyone requiring milk may apply at the church. Reports of many small children needing milk prompted the relief. Supper will be served at the church again this evening.

The Christian Church

Milliron's Store and Dwelling Fire Quelled Quickly

Fire at J. M. Milliron's store and dwelling began in an upper room near a chimney and burned a hole in the floor. Flames were extinguished by Steve Hooper who lived across the road. Total loss estimated at five to six dollars with minor furnishings damage. No cause determined, suspected to be kids playing with matches.

J. M. Milliron Steve Hooper

Fire destroys Augusta building housing Chronicle and telegraph office

The Daily Chronicle building in Augusta Georgia burned this morning. The Western Union Telegraph office and the city union ticket office were housed there. Total loss estimated at 100000 dollars. The Chronicle will be issued from the Herald office.

Augusta Daily Chronicle Western Union Telegraph City Union Chronicle Herald

Roosevelt names J. E. Sater as Southern Ohio co adjutor judge

President Roosevelt appoints Hon. J. E. Sater of Columbus as co adjutor judge for the Southern Ohio district. Senators Foraker and Dick had recommended Judge Adams of Zanesville. A Maple barber living near Herrold's mill is missing after a flood carried away the Maple house. family uncertain of his whereabouts.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt J. E. Sater Columbus Southern Ohio Foraker Adams Zanesville Enema Maple Herrold’s Mill West End Herrold Bridge Margaret's Creek

Relief Committee Seeks Names of Flood Sufferers' Boarders

The Relief Committee at the mayor's office asks all persons who have boarded flood victims and expect pay to report the names of such boarders with start and end dates. Reports must be submitted by Tuesday night. the Employment Bureau offers work at good wages to able-bodied men and women.

Athens Relief Committee

Repairing the K M Line Makes Rapid Progress

Mr. W. H. Herrold a K M postal clerk telephoned Athens Monday evening that the track has been repaired to Palos and trains are expected into Glouster by morning. A large force is working at several points along the line.

W. H., Herrold Athens Palos Glouster

A. C. Club Special Meeting Tonight

The A. C. Club calls a special meeting at 7 o'clock in their rooms. Members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted. N. J. Wolfe serves as president.

A. C. Club

Flood Devastation Hits Glouster Areas Along Sunday Creek

Glouster on March 16 reports a severe flood that washed away several buildings near Sunday Creek. Among the losses are Des Antle grocery Will Reeses poolroom Frank Delaney grocery Vint Curfman grocery Sam Thompsons restaurant Angell and Jones harness stores. The county bridge and many smaller bridges collapsed. No deaths reported though property damage runs to thousands of dollars.

Glouster the Messenger Sunday Creek Des Antle Will Reese Frank Delaney Vint Curfman Sam Thompson Angell Jones’ Harness

Beards Son Recovers From Flood Scene By Horseback

George Beards son of Col. Chas Beards who died in the rescue of flood victims arrived in the city on horseback from Pomeroy late Friday night. He reports the Ohio River near the rescue point was within five feet of the 1884 flood stage and rising at about one inch per hour.

George Beards Col Chas. Beards Pomeroy Ohio

Road meeting canceled amid flood uncertainties in Athens

The county commissioners postponed a township trustees and road supervisors meeting in Athens due to flood conditions with no new date set. State speakers were expected to discuss the new road law. Funeral services for a local hero followed, with Knights Templar participation and a funeral cortege to Guysville.

Athens

River search widens for two missing men

The right river bank was overhauled from Stella avenue to Coates Run to find Edward Swett and Lucius Turner. Men used iron rods axes and ropes to tear up drift piles while others search the drift and fields. A gray felt hat found below McKinley avenue is believed tied to Turner.

Dliven Stella Avenue Coates’ Run Edward Swett Lucius Turner Turner McKinley Avenue

Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promoted for Women Health

The advertisement asserts most hospital procedures on women arise from neglecting symptoms like backache irregularities and dizziness. It credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with regulating strengthening and restoring women's health and aiding childbirth and menopause. It cites many unsolicited testimonials stored at the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts to support its claims.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Laboratory Lynn Mass

Douglas Wires Contributions For Flood Sufferers

Congressman Albert Douglas of Chillicothe wired the Relief Committee to draw $60 for flood sufferers here and $25 for Nelsonville Glouster and Chauncey. The local committee has not yet drafted and may cover all locally.

Albert Douglas Chillicothe Relief Committee Nelsonville Glouster Chauncey

Notable Athens funeral for Otto Barth marks pageantry

Otto Barth funeral in the university auditorium drew a crowded gathering Monday at 3 pm. The procession featured sixty Knights Templars, sixty to seventy five Elks, fifty Knights of Pythias, and about fifty Eastern Star members, followed by pallbearers and honorary pallbearers from Ellis and the U S T.

Otto Barth Athens Knights Templars J. Cline

Sunday Creek Flood Devastation Report From Glouster and Trimble

John M Roan of the Sunday Creek Coal Co reports devastating floods in the Sunday Creek valley. Governor Harris sent Adjutant General Critchfield and General Speaks to Glouster to assess damage and seek aid. Officials described conditions as far worse than expected with many businesses inundated and properties swept away.

Sunday Creek Coal Company John M. Roan Columbus Athens Sunday Creek Valley Critchfield Speaks Glouster Harris Roan Emergency Board Trimble

Flooding and mine damage along Sunday Creek described

The flood washed away the main street bridge and the trestle to Sunday Creek Mine No. 256. Mine 256 flooded to the roof, five of eighteen horses rescued, heavy equipment damaged, six weeks to pump out. Mine 252 may have fire extinguished. 256 collapse caused a large cave-in and gas mains broken.

Sunday Creek Roan Sunday Creek Coal Company Palmer Trimble Hysylvania Blackburn Nelsonville Hocking Valley Hocking Floodwood Sugar Creek Lewis

Sale of Real Estate in Glouster Ohio Probate Court

In the Probate Court of Athens County Ohio E D Sayre as guardian offers for sale by public auction on a date in April 1907 at 1 PM the real estate described in Glouster Village Athens County Ohio including parcels in Bowkley and related tracts. The sale follows an order of the Athens County Court and lists the front door of the courthouse as the sale location.

Athens County Ohio E. D. Sayre William B. Te William RB. Steffy Bate Court Athens Glouster Athe Bel William Bowkley

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Ing Ken Edith A. C. Roach University Terrace Rev. Hissey U.M. W. OF A Milliron's Frre A. C. Meeting N. J. Wolfe Pershing Barth Knight Templars Thompson Headley Fred J. Barth Bucyrus Carl Barth Coolville James A. Palmer J. H. Cline Fred Guenther Fred Baker Fred Barth Guysville Swett Douglas Wires Assigrer D. Sayre Winhesa Joseph W Saginaw Qhid Mar
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