Grosvenor Declines Central Committee Contest and Renomination
Gen. Grosvenor states he will not seek renomination and refuses to involve himself in county central committee battles. He warns precincts against contests in his name and emphasizes honoring the will of Republicans rather than steering primary outcomes. The letter, dated Athens Ohio March 18, 1905, preserves his pledge to serve the district if reelected but not to influence party control actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosvenor
Central Committee
Finsterwald
Athens
Ohio
Congress
C. H. Grosvenor
Birthdays Mark Weekend Gathering Near Town
Mrs Theo M Pickering Mrs P Carr Mrs Eber Gabriel and Miss Jane Phillips celebrated birthdays at Jane Phillips home about a mile and a half east of town on Saturday. Others present included Mrs J B Fulton and children Mrs Ella Osborne Mrs Sarah Roles J Goodrich. FOR SALE An Athens property paying 85g per cent. Price 98. Law Office Cline's Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo. M. Pickering
Athens Erty
Cline
Stedman Recounts Printer's Devil Days at Messenger Move
F C Stedman of the F C Stedman wholesale grocery recalls assisting in the Messenger move to the old Market building forty years ago. He jokingly offers to help move it to the Campbell building and notes smoking his first cigar on that day with Maj Stinchcomb as editor and publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Stedman
F. C. Stedman Wholesale Grocery
Messenger
Campbell
Horse Freights Fern McGrew in Frightened Ride
Fern McGrew was thrown from her horse near Guysville on Saturday afternoon after the music book tied to the saddle overturned the animal. She lay unconscious for hours but suffered only severe bruises to the back and shoulders, with hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysville
Fern McGrew
New England
Miss McGrew
Sane
Doctor Higgins Sets Up New Office at Fraser Property
Dr. J M Higgins has moved his practice to the Fraser corner of College and Washington. Dra Merwin and White vacated the Lawrence building second floor near the post office and now occupy new suites there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Higgins
Fraser
College and
Washington Streets
Dra. Merwin & White
Lawrence
Post Office
Miss Myers Leads Merry Milkmaids at Gallipolis
Miss Myers of Athens starred as lead soprano in The Merry Milkmaids at a Gallipolis production. A local reviewer praised her clear strong voice and captivating stage presence. Fred Foster, another former Athenian, played Commodore with strong voice and convincing comedy as the beggar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Foster
Commodore
Picture Shower for Miss Mabel Grones Attended by Local Help
The Sigma Delts with Miss Mildred Francis and others hosted a picture shower for Miss Mabel Grones at Miss Lenore Kern's home Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed a delightful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Delts
Mildred Francis
Evelyn Sheldon
Alice Hibbard
Irene McCarthy
Freda Coultrap
Maude Hutchinson
Clif Fulton
Thurman Morgan
Mabel Grones
Lenore Kern
Moved at Last City News Co opens on Washington Street
The City News Co is now located on Washington street opposite the post office with an enlarged stock of wall paper paints mouldings and more. All daily newspapers and the opera house chart will be found there. First class workmen employed and contracts for wall papering and painting available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
City News Co
Washington Street
Sunday Sermons by Lane Seminary Leader at Presbyterian Church
The Rev William McKibben D D LLD president of Lane Theological Seminary Cincinnati will preach in the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening He is a noted Ohio minister and former Synod moderator Miss Bancroft will sing Just As I Am in the morning and Miss Needham Not Ashamed of Christ in the evening The church invites the public to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKibben
Lane Theological Seminary
Cincinnati
Presbyterian Church
McKibben
Ohio
Synod of Ohio
General Assembly
Garden Tool Sale Note Clipped From Car Ad
Portable fragment mentions garden rakes hoes spades shovels and a rubber hose, referenced in a car ad or notice. Details are incomplete but indicate a sale or listing of tools.
Foraker for President Hinted by Grosvenor
A Washington dispatch reports Gen. Grosvenor endorses senator J B Foraker as the 1908 presidential candidate from Ohio. He says there will be one candidate from Ohio and vows loyalty if Foraker runs. Grosvenor notes Taft will not seek the presidency, expecting him to join the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
Grosvenor
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Foraker
Athens Baker Benjamin Hays Dies at Age 8
Benjamin William Hays an Athens prominent citizen died at his High Street home Friday evening after a short illness. He had retired from business two years earlier but remained a familiar figure in town. Funeral at the family residence Sunday afternoon with Rev. King officiating. interment at Bassett church. He was born in Prussia and immigrated at 21, living in Louisville and Nelsonville before settling in Athens as a baker. His wife Mars A Miller died in 1884. he is survived by son William A. and daughter Carrie A. who cared for him. He was known as a polite genial man with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin William Hays
Athens
High Street
King
Bassett Church
Hays
Prussia
Louisville
Ohio
Nelsonville
Abillicothe
Mars A. Miller
William A
Carrie A
Judge Mower Dies at 72 in Springfield Home
Judge J. K. Mower aged 72 died at his Springfield home Saturday after a lingering illness. He graduated from Ohio University in 1856 and was a classmate of Maj. Charles Townsend. In the late 1850s he was superintendent of the public schools here and married Eunice Rice, a high school teacher. He and his wife will be remembered by older citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Mower
Springfield
Ohio University
Charles Townsend
Eunice Rice
Heart Party At Miss Manns Home Seeks Hidden Hearts
Miss Carrie Mann and Effie McKinstry hosted a heart party Monday at West State Street residence. Refreshments served at 10. A hidden hearts game followed at 11 with prize winners Miss Mayme Walsh and Miss Mae Hayeteder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Mann
Effie McKinstry
Miss Mann
West State Street
Mayme Walsh
Mae Hayeteder
Gas Blast Burns Mrs Hall In Saturday Accident
Mrs Frank Hall suffered facial burns after turning on a gas flame Saturday afternoon. A small explosion occurred when she believed the gas was off but it was still lit, caused by a wind blowing out the range flame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hall
Examination for Naval Cadets
Gen Grosvenor to select one principal and three alternates for admission to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Applicants must be 16 to 20 years old and physically fit. Competitive exam at Athens on May 1. Applications to Gen Grosvenor with name age address and prior education.
Realty and Business Changes Found in Local Transfers
Earl Logan sold his Congress and Carpenter corner residence to John Mohler of Albany with possession next October. F. W. Bush sold his Morris avenue residence to Peter Martin for 4000 dollars. E. Woodworth bought the Guthrie lot on College street adjoining G. D. Read’s and plans a residence. E. B. Clark’s College street home is nearing completion. Dan Mills razing the old Market House and promises clearance by April 1. Drs Merwix White and Lawrence Bean moved their offices near city hall. City prison excavation underway. Eldridge Higgins wholesale grocery foundation begun. John Henry tearing down North Congress home for a modern dwelling. Stephen N. Hipper sold 140 acre Bassett area farm to Scott Tippie for 300. Cheshire Oil and Gas Co. incorporated with 10000 capital and gas field activity. John Finsterwald sold six Grosvenor street lots to McKinstry Parker. Enos Sargent building a Jerseyville residence for James B. Burson with Athens Concrete Block Foundation. Clyde Edmundson and Clyde Logan bought lots from McKinstry Parker in Highland Park to build homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Logan
Congress and
Carpenter Streets
John Mohler
Albany
F. W. Bush
Morris Avenue
Peter Martin
E. ©. Woodworth
Guthrie
G. D. Read
College Street
E. B. Clark
Dan Mills
Market House
Imperial Barber Shop
Messenger & Herald
City News Depot
Mills
Merwix
City
City Hall
Kircher & Foley
Eldridge Higgins
West Union Street
John Henry
Aaron Dell
North
Congress Street
Stephen N. Hipper
Bassett
Alexander
Scott Tippie
Cheshire Oil and Gas Co
Middleport
Cheshire
John Finsterwald
Grosvenor Street
Sunnyside
McKinstry & Parker
Miss Graftons Narrow Escape From Death
Miss Lou Grafton a Messenger office compositor escaped a fatal hemorrhage after a wound on her ankle bled heavily during dinner hour. J Campbell alerted doctors and women nearby, aiding in her rapid transport to Cemetery street and swift recovery followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grafton
Lou Grafton
Messenger
J. ©. Campbell
Dr. McDougall
Schoolmasters Conference Set for University Meeting
The third annual Schoolmasters conference will be held at the university here on March 30 and 31. All public school and college leaders of the state have been invited to attend. Jones, Dr. Chaney with team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Hi. Chaney
CANDIDATES FOR COMMITTEE CONTEST LIST REVEALED
A revised list of central committee candidates is published with names by precincts across Athens area. Several candidates have withdrawn, notifying Chairman Sisson they will not permit their names on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisson
Central Committee
Athens
Henry Zenner
Harry McKinstry
Tun Kale
L. G. Woratelland
F. W. Bush
Harry Stalder
George Beasley
T. B. Roush
George Port
Amés Township
Oliver BE. Hill
R. R. Keirns
Amosville
Z. L. Henry
T. BE. Clark
Wilford Henry
Dover
E. E. James
Buekel
Ford Conner
Monday Creek
Wm. Sharp
Nelsonville
Alonso Wooley
Ames Township
Wm.Cox
DB. Lowry
Mineral
John Gatchell
William Hines
Trimble East
Andrew Johnson
Hollister
Ora West
Kimberly
E. M. Stout
Carthage
Homer Mansfield
Canaan
John Rowan
Owen Beebe
Rome Township
Hiram Stright
Marshfield
John Wion
Doanville
Mrs Dickel Dies After Illness at Dudleyville West Virginia
Mrs. Hubert F. Dickel formerly Maggie McCole died at her home in Dudleyville West Virginia Sunday after five or six months of failing health. A recent surgical operation failed to provide relief and her decline was rapid until death. She was born and raised in the county and leaves a husband five children and a sister Mira Elizabeth McCole of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert F. Dickel
Maggie McCole
Dudleyville
W. Va
Mrs. Dickel
This County
Mira Elizabeth McCole
City
Opera House Orchestra Plans Citywide Dance Event
The Opera House Orchestra announces a new musical program for the city. They invite residents to enjoy a series of dance and concert evenings at venues including the Hardware district and the Carpenter Hardware building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ls Ghuisdden
Mananen
Glouster Community Notes Include Debates and Births
In Glouster many events unfold with church attendance and club meetings. Father Horan preached at the Catholic church, the Rothwell club met, and the Glouster Debating Society planned April debates with Nelsonville high school about Herrick's nomination. Emmett Campbell joined the Wyper farm crew near McConnelsville. Newborns arrive at Seiler, Rush, and Klein households. A fatal mine explosion near Thurmond, West Virginia claims Will Coon and Charles Jones is reported dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Horan
Shawnee
Wm. Levy
Cincinnati
Weaver Building
Will Ledbetter
Lahing
Rothwell Club
B. W. Pickering
Thomas Moore
Glouster
Nelsonville High School
Herrick
Emmett Campbell
Wyper
McConnelsville
Emamett
Gee, Campbell
Frank Seiler
John Rush
Henry Klein
J. P. Meredith
Thurmond
W. Va
Charles Jones
Red Ash
Will Coon
Local Notables Attend Funeral and Property Transfer
Dr J Z Heston of Pataskala attended the funeral of Almon Renury with Mr and Mrs J W Cecil and others in Amesville. J Jennie Troutfetter traveled to Columbus on business while F W Gideon iv went to Athens. Rev G Clifford returned from Nelsonville due to a parental illness. J W Cecil bought Dr Heston’s Harrigan street property. Beadley farm drilling on Big Ivan sand shows gas flow but is paused awaiting casing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Z Heston
Pataskala
J. W. Cecil
Wm. Edwards
Dalton
New England
Almon Renury
Jennie Troutfetter
Columbus
F. W. Gideon iv
Athens
Ss. G. Linssett
The
Columbus Press-Post
Rev. G. ©. Clifford
Nelsonville
Bia Parente
Local Matrimony and Visiting Guests Highlight Trimble Gossip
TRit. BLE. G Marquis and Maud King wed March 19 by B W King J P. Mrs Arthur Dunkle of Delaware visited Trimble relatives Friday through Sunday. Mrs A M Rainer and Mrs Rush with Gretchen of Athens visited W A Uradi and H E Petit household. Marie Woody of Somerset and Geo Lantz of Gore spent time with relatives. Mildred Eddy of Athens stayed in Trimble. Hettie Chappelear and daughter Mary visited Columbus over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Dunkle
Delaware
Trimble
Enen R
A.M. Rainer
Rush
Gretchen
Athens
W. A. Urafi
H. E. Petit
Crookeville
Marie Woody
Somerset
Geo. Lantz
Gore
Jennie
Lyda
Mildred Eddy
Hettie Chappelear
Mary
Columbus
Local Arrivals and Visits Highlight Community Buzz
Miss Lizzie Frost visits G. R. Lawrence family near Dutch Ridge while Mr and Mrs Walter Konkoskia visit Guysville. Residents from near Graham Charel attend a protracted meeting at Asbury. Harry Riley travels to Athens on business. The ad promotes Green Seal paints by H L Wheson with color combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Frost
Dutch Ridge
G. R. Lawrence
Walter Konkoskia
Guysville
Graham Charel
Asbury
Harry Riley
Athens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stedman
DEVK
Horse
Doctor's Move
Presbyterians
Warren Border
General Grosvenor
Taft
Judge Mower
Heart Party
Enos Sargent
Jerseyville
James B. Burson
Athens Concrete Block Co
Clyde Edmundson
Clyde Logan
Highland Park Addition
Schoolmasters
H. ©. Brooks
Walter Chase
Grant Bolin
Bern
John Armstrong
T. J. Pickering
A. E. Watkins
Lee
A. E. Potter
Eleworth Knowlton
Lycurgus Creamer
Ed Campbell
Fred Riley
Troy
John McLaughtin
Coolville
BE. White
K. T. Crossen
F H. McVay
Robi. Smith
EB. E. Halbert
Rome
Silas Biddison
Trimble Township
Pete Smith
John W. Sawyer
Leighty
Frances Payne
J. D. Thomas
James Kelley
Jacksonville
W. Kempton
Don Lefever
Goose Ran
Richard Peach
Deanville
Chas. Smith
H. V. Wolfe
Jacob Kinney
Buchtel
Joe Hutchinson
T. W. Wallace
Wm. Raybowld
Dickel
Carpenter
Amesville
G. Marquis
Maud King
B. W. King
J. P
HULLS
H. L. Wheson
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