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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1907

Page

3

Thaw Trial Resumes With Evidence Admission

In New York on March 18 the Thaw trial reopened with the admission of a photographic plate from the Hummel affidavit after objections by Thaw's attorney Delmas. Jerome presented the plate and a copied affidavit section, objections were withdrawn, and the copy was admitted. Prosecution rested rebuttal before noon. six alienists were called in surrebuttal. Local Union UMWA No. 1334 of Sugar Creek mine 210 plans an evening campus meeting at seven to assist flood victims.

New York Thaw Hummel Jerome Delmas Sugar Creek Mine No

Citizens Relief Committee Aid After Flood

The Citizens Relief Committee cares for about two hundred flood victims daily with food, supplies, and provisions. Local grocers donated three or four wagonloads of groceries. The employment bureau linked to the committee has placed many people in work. The bodies of Edward Swett and Lucius Turner, drowned last Thursday, were not recovered by two this afternoon though search efforts continue on the river and its banks.

Citizens Relief Committee Edward Swett Lucius Turner

Graham's Chapel Notes and Local Visits

Mrs. Lewis McConkey and Vera improve after illness. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelley visited their daughter Mrs. Albert Frost in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hull return home after weeks with Geo. Love. C. E. Ruth of Athens guest of parents. Mr. and Mrs. Grove Halbirt of South Canaan with C. E. Love family. Robert McClain and Joseph Kelley visited Athens. Charles Bobo called on friends at South Canaan. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hawk visited Athens. Mr. and Mrs. James Dailey returned from Virginia visits.

Lewis McConkey Vera Charles Kelley Albert Frost Athens Lewis Hull Geo. Love C. E. Ruth Grove Halbirt South Canaan C. E. Love Robert McClain Joseph Kelley Charles Bobo Herbert Hawk Lewis Kelley James Dailey Virginia

Smartest Cow In Town Holds Flood Fort

J C Wilkes on the flats west of the B and O station released his cows as floodwaters rose early Thursday. Eight eight six? cows were said to perish except one which reached the house and climbed to the second story. The family were upstairs and named the cow Bossy to the spare bedroom. The family was rescued but Bossy remained in the house defending the upstairs.

J. C. Wilkes

Price held on bond after preliminary hearing plea

Sam Price charged with attempting to steal tools from wreckage appeared in court Monday for a preliminary hearing. He pled not guilty waived examination and posted a $300 bond with W H Mosure of Hebbardsville as surety.

Sam Price Mayor Day Price W. H. Mosure Hebbardsville

Mrs Fanny Turner Lying In State At Newsom’s

The body of Mrs. Fanny Turner lies at Newsom's undertaking establishment after she died from exposure and shock from being thrown into the water when a boat overturned. Her relatives near Logan request the body be sent there by available trains from Athens. She was formerly Miss Hellyer of near Logan and related to Mrs. T. C. Green of this city.

Fanny Turner

Kip 4 ESS wa Vow Abays

Readable fragments indicate a local item involving Kip and a vow or agreement. Names and exact actions are unclear. The brief notes suggest a civic or community matter with possibly Abays as a party or location reference.

Mail Service Resumes With Grosvenor Routes

The 8. & C. railroad resumes regular train service from Grosvenor to the west today with two Cincinnati to Grosvenor trips. No. 14 runs at 8:55 a.m., No. 12 at 12:41 p.m.. No. 12 arrives Grosvenor at 12:52 p.m. and departs as No. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Mail to Columbus follows B. & O. to Chillicothe then north on N. & W. K. & M. plans Rutland to northern points by Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Mail will be hauled from the local post office to Grosvenor. Athens should receive mail within a few hours.

8. & C. Railroad Grosvenor Cincinnati

Athens Flood Devastation and Relief Efforts Highlight City Crisis

The flood left widespread ruin with dozens of homes destroyed and six deaths reported. Citizens, a Ladies and Men’s Relief Committee, and city officials mobilized aid, raising over 1200 in cash and gathering clothing and household goods for victims. Recovery work begins as crews assess damage and residents return to mud‑filled homes.

Lowland Men's Relief Committee Roach J. C. Campbell D. H. Moore H. H. Haning I. M. Foster Harry Stalder D. H. Henry E. Hedges J. A. Palmer W. B. Golden Henry Zenner W. H. Brown E. B. Clarke Jesse Finsterwald O. B. Sloane W. 8 Relief Committee Carlos Young Edward Swett Charles Beahrs the Turners Athens

New Arrival Born to Edwards of Cemetery Street

Mr and Mrs Edwards of Cemetery Street are the parents of a son born Sunday morning in a private family announcement.

Mrs. Edwards Cemetery Street

Catarrh cures and the shopkeeper’s honest pledge

A seller discusses catarrh cures in a heart to heart talk about patent medicines. The text argues for honesty, warns against secret formulas, and offers a money back guarantee on one cure as proof of trustworthiness.

Ladies’ Home Journal Collier’s Weekly America Boston Mass

Storm Strikes Bay Stack in Albany Farm Fire

A severe morning thunderstorm hit Albany at seven o'clock. A small bay stack behind Cottril's barn was struck by lightning, bursting into flames with no insurance to cover the damage.

Albany Cottril

Overland Mail Run Connects Coolville and Here

Rural Carrier J A Humphrey and Dr A Bentz traveled overland from Coolville arriving late afternoon with mail. They returned next morning taking the Coolville mail back.

J. A. Humphrey Dr. A. Bentz Coolville

Hard Trip Ends in Athens After Long Journey

Britt Hooper Hal Murphey and George Fenzel reached Athens Sunday evening after a grueling trek from Hamden. They shared a difficult overland voyage on a home made boat down Raccoon Creek and later traveled by rig, completing the journey in two days.

Britt Hooper Hal Murphey George Fenzel Athens Hamden Raccoon Creek Albany

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Ests Graham's Chapel Price Hearing Ladies’ Relief Committee James A. Palmer Byron Wolfe T. R. Biddis Hiram Connett A. E. Price A. O. Sloane Fred Beverage J. P. McVay Olive Wilson Lil-ian Faris Ohio Lawson Purdy Department of Taxes City of Purdy Pennsylvania Lawson Purty United States Wilson H. McKee RoRall
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