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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1897

Page

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Twenty Years of Nelsonville High School Commencement

The twentieth annual commencement of Nelsonville High School, held at Stuart's Opera House, celebrated Prof. S. F. Coultrap's twenty years as superintendent. Ten graduates received diplomas amid music by the Amphion Orchestra, with speeches by Rev. John A Jayne and others marking the school’s progress under Coultrap's leadership.

Nelsonville High School Stuart Opera House Nelsonville Selsunouillé Ohio University F.coultrap Coultrap Amphion Orchestra Gookwrap Hey. Henry Fulton Johon Adame B. A Stubbins Abner Juniper Charles 3. Berry W. Port W. R. Burnell Charles E. Baird N. Hull Fulton Lulu G. Charlton Susan A. Clark Kameleon Mabel L. ‘Sion Ray C. Allard Jula C. Wheeler Hany H. Jackson Ethyl D. Cuard Harry K. Welch Mahel Tollis Ayich C. Comstock John A Jayne Bas Stabsing Nelson Conltrap Men Koutner Thoory Ela M. Sheppard Asasatann Peipats Mayme Washharn Stern Asaist

Curfew in Athens Enforces Nighttime Rule for Under Fifteen

A city ordinance in Athens restricts youth under 15 from street activity after 8 PM in April to October and after 7 PM in November to March unless with a guardian. Violators face fines up to ten dollars. The Pallas Club met to discuss Lowell, with Jennie Kurtz presenting a paper on his life and writings.

Uline Hisor Athens Hiteen Pallas Club D Hopkins Lowell Jennie Kurtz

Nine teen graduates listed from Ob University class

The graduating class of the Ob University totals nine teen members, with eight ladies and several men. Names include John Hampton Atkinson Nelsonvide John Carrie B Cobb Weilston Dr Athens W Bert Daily and others from various towns such as Athens Sacramento Lanneville Lionsville and Osk Hii.

Ob: University John Hampton Nelsonvide John Carrie B. Cobb Athens Zeale E. L Paver Walter Maret Sacramento Lewis Miter Lanneville Pradk Warwick Moulton Lionsvile Addison Pratt Osborne Jaspar W. Shenmore Osk Hii Chads- Clement Salth Piers Ant Rens J. WA

Passing of a Seeans figure near Stewart

Fragmentary notice reports the death of a person named Meh Seean brooks aged around eighty three, with funeral arrangements and interment at a local churchyard. The garbled text references a burial procession and mentions relatives and local locations near Stewart, but many details are unreadable.

Seean Brooks Stewart

Fireman Sues Railroad Over Burn Injury

Fireman George Tiw, sole survivor of the Terth Hi Augest blaze, sues B. & GSW Railroad for four dollars in damages claiming severe burns. He alleges lost salt, damaged vision and hearing, skin injuries to neck and cheek, a withered left arm, and permanent back disfigurement.

George Tiw Terth B. & Gsw

Shooting at Church Festival in Longstreth, Two Dead

Dispatch from Lovan reports at a church festival in Longstreth Hocking County two young men opened fire killing D Christian and wounding his father. Barber fled toward his home as sheriff and pursuit move toward the scene with a tracking team and possible chase underway.

Lovan Thessay Longstreth Hocking County Ue Barbes D. Christian Bacber Hame Momiay Pursui Sheri Ryan Christias Dis Barber Hyaching

Portmasters Confirmed for Athens Towns by Senate

A fragmented report notes confirmations of postmasters in three Athens towns by the Senate on Sunday. Names and details are unclear, with several garbled phrases referencing appointments, resignations, and meetings of local temperance and women’s groups.

Athens Senate Sienday Cornellis James T. Shepp M. Raven

Indictments Returned After Three-Day Grand Jury Session

The grand jury completed its three-day session, examining over one hundred witnesses in twenty-one cases. Fifteen indictments include assault to kill, burglary, malicious destruction of property, assault and battery, embezzlement, keeping a saloon open on Sunday, and other charges. Proceedings note pleas of guilty or not guilty, with several trials set for May and costs assigned.

Grand Juter Tsuith Koon Ili Pearl Staflinger Joseph Watkins Berglacy Douglas Nanna Peter Saiva Xarhan Smith Herbert Smith Andy Hegce Aaron Wouper Frank Tolliver Fred Hall Nora Beekman James Gibbs Jeff Love Lewis James Gitbs Eel Wister Athens Everett Davis le Aben Gthba Isaiah Koon Mundas Ny Guiite Mag Moh Thewdire Hundt Uns Headley Dover James Howard Mi' Reid Heidler Howard Doergias Sanaa Nanna Sac Beaument Davis Prane Tettiver Flood Weed Tred Hall Peter Smith Nathan Smith Andy Hogue Peart Stattinger Jal Statinger Beaumont Phe Wae Fudad Guily Hocsinz Bilge Douglas Sanna Aaron Coaper Gui Dare

Gare Laws In Force Across State, Judge Ong Ruling Revisited

A wave of reprints from Ohio papers defends existing fish and game laws after Judge Ong’s decision. Senator George Patloon in Cleveland and Senator Falcon issue statements confirming laws remain in effect and that previous repeal actions do not alter current statutes. The report notes historical context and ongoing public notices across counties as communities discuss related enforcement and local council tax ideas.

de Diaé Ong Cleveland George Patloon State Fish and Game Commission Firla Ong Falcon Common Preas Court of Cuyahoga

Practical Scheme Urges Athens Board of Trade for Tenement Rail Transport

A proposed plan to move mine workers and families between Athens Daleten and Chauncey uses a yard engine to shuttle workers, hoping to boost Athens occupancy and avoid abandoned tenements. It argues a local board of trade could lobby railroads for support and organize jobs, housing, and economic growth for the town.

Cass Iledrea Apa Smineta Poochwood Chauncey Athens Coal Company Daleton Meriiest Athens Daleten Carbongate Buaers Chauncey Taine Lothe Mines Isai Davis

Swindling Patent Attorneys Target Inventors in Rural Areas

A warning against bogus patent firms preying on inventors in rural districts. The piece describes advance fees, fake medals, and promised wealth from patents, noting how many fall into traps that ruin finances and stall genuine invention progress. It urges protection measures with penalties for firms awarding prizes or medals.

Grark

Athens County Christian Endeavor Convention in Salemville

The seventh Athens County Christian Endeavor Convention will be held in Salemville on Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3. Participants include De W A Powell, Arawilla Means, Rev I B Melane, Mrs Thota Hoopes, and many others from Athens, Nelsonville, Albany, Marshfield, Colville, Amesville, and Columbus. Friday events at the Presbyterian church and Saturday at the Christian church. Also includes tobacco cessation and medicinal ads from local pharmacies.

Athens County Christian Endeavor Convention Selaonville Powell Arawilla I. B. Melane Thota Hoopes Athens Sarah B. Lewellyn Stella Allard Nelsonville Hey E. Nlong

A Household Necessity Described in Candy Cathartic Ad

An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy cathartic as a health aid curing constipation biliousness and headaches claiming benefits for kidneys bowels and overall cleansing. It references Dr DeWitt’s Stuben and mentions a Unionville Pennsylvania user and travel fare details from a chaotic text.

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