Traction line drive targets Ames township land pledge
Rail promoter Col Albert E Boone calls a mass meeting in Amesville to back a traction line from Zanesville to Athens with staged stock notes. Marion and Bern townships have subscribed. Ames must raise 2500 dollars to trigger further moves toward Athens and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Bern
Ames
Athens
Albert E. Boone
Ameéaville
Zanesville
McConnelsville
Stockport
Chesterhill
Plantsville
Sharpsourg
Amesville
Col. Boone
Black Diamond Traction Company
Marion Township
Morgan County
Bern Township
Ames Township
Amenville
Boone
Nelsonville
Murray City
Glouster
Chauncey
Hospital trustees Appointed
Governor Herrick announced appointments to boards of state hospitals on Friday. Appointees include John Kaiser of Marietta to Athens state hospital, J. W. Dover of McConnelsville to the Boys Industrial School board, D. M. Gaomer of Mansfield to the Blind Asylum, M. G. Gielke of Cleveland to the state board of pharmacy, with the rest reappointed. Dover is father of Everett Dover, a state inspector, and Elmer Dover, secretary of the national Republican committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
John Kaiser
Marietta
Athens State Hospital
J. W. Dover
MacConnellville
Boys’ Industrial School
D. M Gaomer
Mansfield
Blind Asylum
M. G. Gielke
Cleveland
State Board of Pharmacy
McConnelsville
Everett Dover
Athens County
Elmer Dover
National Republican Executive Committee
Remains of Michael Flaherty Return After Funeral
The remains of Michael Flaherty, 35, killed by a gasoline explosion at a Buffalo fertilizer plant, arrived Tuesday night. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church Wednesday at 10 a.m. with interment at Little Hocking. he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fisherty of West Union Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Flaherty
Buffalo
N. Y
Little Hocking
Es Michael Fisherty
West Nion Street
For Sale Raubber apartment heaton new a Pai Reah
For sale notice lists a rubber apartment in Heaton with a new paint ready for sale. Contact details are unreadable in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raubber Apt Heaton, New
Pai Reah
Firestine’s Prison Letter Highlights Hard Luck and Debts
A. T. Firestine, a federal prisoner at Hotel Murphy, laments misfortune after losing his hand in 1908 and family losses. He cites debt to multiple Columbus firms, claims innocence in mail misuse charges, and asks publication of his rebuttal detailing his $26.40 indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Firestine
Hotel Murphy
Minnie Stone
Jacksonville
Sheldon Dry Goods Co
Green Joyce, Columbus, Merchandise Co
Tracy Wella
Nitchke Paper Co
Williams Adair Mosse., Co
H. Rosenfield
City of Columbus
A. F. Firestine
Athens
Coal tests satisfactory in Marshfield area
The Morrow Coal company is testing about two thousand acres west and north of Marshfield. Five test holes mark its progress with four feet as a baseline, and results show four to six inches better with solid roof. The firm has optioned more land and expects a shaft after testing, boosting local land values and business in Marshfield and Mineral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow Coal Company
John M. Stewart
Elliot
Alex Young
George Beverage
Death of Mrs C R Cline in Guysville
Mrs Lara Hammond Cline died of consumption at her home in Guysville Monday evening at 11 o'clock. She had been ill for a long time and confined to bed in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Hammond Cline
Guysville
Soldier's lost overcoat found after thirty eight years
Albany reports Jesse McHenry, Civil War private in Co H T Regt O V 1, stored his government issued overcoat in a commissary. After decades of mixing with William Clark and James Clark's widow, the coat returned to McHenry when his wife found his name under the collar, confirming ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse McHenry
Albany
McHenry
Co. H. T.regt
O. V
Chancellorsville
William Clark
James Clark
Wm. Clark
Mr. McHenry
Realty and Business Changes in Athens Area
The Athens real estate market shows activity with new moves and purchases. Peter Martin occupies a Morris Avenue brick house from F. W. Bush, Rev. Arthur Mann takes the vacated home, M. A. Ellis buys fronting land on East State Street, and George Fenzel builds on North High Street. Construction progresses on a bank site and a city prison foundation begins. J A Cornwell buys a State Street lot for 1750, Carlos Harris sells Race Street properties for 5000, J R Campbell sells a West State Street block for 12000, David Brickies rents West Union Street property for 450 yearly, and Mrs. Carpenter’s East State Street dwelling foundation is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Peter Martin
Morris Avenue
F. W. Bush
Arthur Mann
Mr. Martin
M. A. Ellis
East State Street
Winfield Svott
George Fenzel
North High Street
Dan Mills
Market Loase
Bank
New City Prison
F. M. Koons
Hanna Howe
J. A. Cornwell
Carlos Harris
Race Street
F. W. Roach
J. ©. Campbell
West State Street
F. W. Rash
David Brickies
West Union Street
Athens Elks Win Charter for New Lodge
Nelsonville March 25 At a meeting of the local Elks lodge all objections to granting a charter for an Athens lodge were withdrawn. Athens satisfies the order’s population requirement of over 5000 and will receive the charter and funds to organize within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lodge of Elks
Athens
Francis of Columbus Event Noted With Mrs
A fragment from a Columbus page notes Prt Francis and Mrs. in an event entry. Details are unclear due to damaged text but confirm a social or parish context involving Francis of Columbus. No further specifics available.
Pupils Recital at Mrs Blackburn’s High Street Home
Mrs Wm Blackburn hosted the first in a series of pupils recitals on High Street Friday. The program featured Scherzma by Edith Palmer, Robbia's Return by Nellie Koons, Heart Whisper by Lula Brickles, Gypsie Dance by Ethel Gillett, Meditation by Nellie Linscott, Second Valse by Lula Brickles, The Fountain by Grace Junod, Fantasie by Edith Palmer, and Ethel Gillette. Also notes practical painters merit and value. For sale by H U Wheaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Palmer
Robbia
Nellie Koons
Lula Brickles
Ethel Gillett
Nellie Linscott
Lalu Brickles
Grace Junod
Edith Pamler
Ethel Gillete
Redmen Celebrate Eighth Anniversary in Athens
Mohawk Tribe held an elaborate banquet at the Washington street wigwam to mark eight years since the order’s founding in Athens. More than two hundred guests attended as E. Woodworth introduced speaker James De Shaves of New Straitsville Record, whose address drew applause, followed by James Moody’s Scotch songs concluding a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order
Athens
Washington Street
E. ©. Woodworth
James de Shaves
New Straitsville Record
de Shaves
James Moody
New Straitsville
Putnam Sold Store to Millikan and Hickle
Geo M Hickle of Lancaster and O Millikan of Columbus bought the stock of G I Putnam in the First National Bank building and will take possession after inventory. Hickle formerly ran Hickle Kessinger and Millikan was Putnam’s former jeweler. The new firm will be Millikan and Hickle continuing the same line of business. Putnam has not decided his next move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Hickle
Lancaster
Putnam
Death of Mrs Gaynor at age about eighty near Salem church
Mrs Ellen Gaynor wife of Edward Gaynor died at her home near Salem church Sunday morning at 10 o clock after eight years of invalidism. The funeral was held at the Catholic church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev Banahan. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Gaynor
Edward Gaynor
Salem Church
Banahan
Catholic
Inmate Josephine Wiggins Dies at Hospital
Josephine Wiggins aged 58 died Sunday while an inmate at the hospital. The body was shipped to New Vienna for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Wiggins
New Vienna
Chase Acquitted by Jury in Treasury Robbery Case
The jury returned a verdict of acquittal for Treasurer Chase after a long deliberation. Eight jurors favored acquittal and three favored conviction, with two switching to acquittal on the first ballot. Chase and his family greeted the verdict, while Special Prosecutor Bradbury refused to dismiss the case against co-defendant Ransom Hanning as an accomplice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomery
Treasury
Chase
Peoples
Ransom Hanning
Bradbury
Candidates for Committee Contests in Several Precincts
A revised list shows central committee candidates across Athens and surrounding townships with many names by precinct. Some candidates have withdrawn their names and requested not to appear on ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisson
Death of Joshua Higgins Pioneer of Dover Township
Joshua Higgins aged 93, a Dover township pioneer, died Saturday at Addison Wemmer’s near Millfield. He lived in the township his entire life. The remains were sent to Concord Monday for funeral and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Joshua Higgins
Dover Township
Addison Wemmer
Concord
Young Enlow Breaks Leg In Play
Eight year old Garrett Enlow, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Enlow, fell and fractured his leg above the ankle Monday afternoon. The fracture was set at once and the boy is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Enlow
Elmer Enlow
Tonic for the bank and Rocky Mountain Tex noted
A fragmented note describes a monthly purchase of tablets from Oline's Pharmacy marketed as a tonic affecting daily routines. It mentions Rocky Mountain Tex as a related item and hints at a wet effect if taken this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Tex
Oline
Moore withdraws from clerk of courts contest
Alex M. Moore announces via the Messenger and Herald his withdrawal from the race for clerk of courts. He cites advisory friends deeming victory unlikely against Alex Nelson and says he will work for his employers, The Continental Coat Co. Kimberly March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Messenger & Herald
Clerk of Courts
Mr. Nelson
Sam
Alex
Nelson
Alex M. Moore
Kimberly
Life's Little Sanctuaries and The Multiplied Life Sermons
In the morning the pastor will preach Life's Little Sanctuaries and at night The Multiplied Life. Strangers and new students are invited to attend the church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Christian Church Market to Hold Bake Sale Event
The Aid Society of the Christian church will stage a market in John son’s dining hall next Saturday offering homemade bread cakes and related items. Markets opens at 10 o clock with proceeds supporting church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society of the Christian Church
Johnson
Anniversary Banquet for Odd Fellows Honor 86th Year
Serene Lodge No. 479 Odd Fellows will celebrate the 86th anniversary with a banquet on Wednesday night April 26 in their hall. Daughters of Rebekah will oversee the serving and provide music and speeches. The organizing committee includes Ed. ae W. 8. Blackwood and W. A .
Death of Mrs Hibbard at St Francis Hospital Columbus
Mrs Hibbard died Monday night at St Francis Hospital Columbus from complications of surgery. She had been hospitalized about two weeks. She leaves a husband and several children. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock conducted by W L Sluts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R A. Hibbard
St Francis Hospital
Columbus
Methodist Church
W L. Sluts
Central Union Telephone plans large scale local upgrades
Columbus March 27 The Central Union Telephone company outlines hundreds of thousands in improvements across its Columbus district. Creieteries will be installed at Athens Coshocton and Lancaster with cable work in Logan Zanesville and Columbus while expert solicitors target 25 towns to add customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Central Union Telephone Company
Chittenden
Athens
Coshocton
Lacaster
Logan
Zanesville
Nelsonville
Mt. Vernon
J. F. Drackemiller
Delaware
Bell Company
Ainsworth
Columbus Exchange
Pavel Ca Jak Eb Plany
Also Mentioned on This Page
MASS
Poy
Harduck
Firestine
C. R. Cline
Elks
Francis of Columbus
H. U. Wheaton
Ike
Redmen
Gaynor
Meigs County
Central Committee
Harry Mc.Kinstry
Tan Kate
George Beasley
George Port
R. R. Keirna
T. B. Clark
Alexander
H. ©. Brooks
Walter Chase
Grant Bolin
John Armstrong
T. J. Pickering
Dover
A. E. Watkins
A. E. Potter
Eleworth Knowlton
D. T. Moors
Mark Zimmerman
Lodi
Lycurgus Creamer
Carthage
Fred Riley
Troy
John McLaughlin
Coolville
G. BE. White
Mineral
K. T. Crogsen
Marshfield
F H. McVay
Canaan
E. EB. Halbert
Rome
Silas Biddison
Trimble Township
Pete Smith
John W. Sawyer
W. S. Leighty
Frances Payne
J. D. Thomas
Hollister
James Kelley
W. Kempton
Trimble
Don Lefever
Goose Run
Richard Peach
Deanuville
Chas. Smith
H. V. Wolfe
Monday Creek
Jacob Kinney
Bechtel
Joe Hutchinson
T. W. Wallace
Wm. Raybould
P. W. Hickman
L. D. Martin
W. B. Sisson
L. F. Carpenter
W. BB. Edgar
Wilford Henry
E. E. James
Buchtel
Verd Conner
Wm. Sharp
Alonzo Wooley
Wm Cox
DB Lowry
John Gatchell
William Hines
Trimble East
Andrew Johnson
Ora West
E. M
Christian Church Market
Bell Phone
Hocking Valley
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