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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

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New National Sorority Alpha Gamma Delta Comes to Athens

Local Alpha Alpha Alpha sorority announces receipt of national chapter approval for Alpha Gamma Delta. Athens members join a growing network with chapters at Wesleyan Minnesota Wisconsin Syracuse and others. Charter members include May Taylor and Helen Reinherr with many juniors and seniors listed as members.

Alpha Alpha Alpha Sorority National Alpha Gamma Delta Ohio University Syracuse University Methodist University United States Coddington Alphi Phi Gamma Phi Beta Minnesota Wisconsin West Wesleyan Connecticut Syracuse New York Wesleyan University Phi Beta Kappa Phieta Kappa Tri-Alpha Sorority Athens H. Grosvenor E. J. Jones C. B. Henderson E. W. Chubb M. Copeland W B. Bentley Helen Reinherr Copeland Frank Copeland Alpha Alpha Alpha May Taylor Helen Reinherr Pearl Hartford Ethel Riley Jennie Sprague Margarette Cooper Marie Hunter Edith Jones Bess Wagner Estella Wood Catherine Martin Maude Walker Winifred Mott Ernestine Cooley Frances Williamson Blanche Mahler Mabel Staker Ethel Rowles Grace Bowles Lucile Kinnison Helen Johnson Olive Brown Anna Will Dorothy Will Bernice Paris Bertha Fredenbur Clara Douber Edna Campbell Helen Baker Edna Flegel Lou Andrew Edna Copeland Grace Junod Bess Driggs Mary Walker Louise Roach

Miami 10 Come Here This Week Baseball Games

Miami University and Ohio University schedule the first intercollegiate baseball games in years this Friday and Saturday. Beehive of interest as Floyd Brown of Miami, a former Ohio U student, pitches to face his old team. Beta and Phi Delt fraternities contest for the Pan Hellenic pennant Saturday at 9 AM, with Delts aiming to rebound after a Phi Delt victory last week.

Beta

Trial of Sam Davis Opens in Common Pleas Court

The Sam Davis trial starts this afternoon in common pleas court with a jury to be empaneled. Glouster witnesses are present. Earlier, a hearing on the Hisy vania Coal company versus Spicer R. Kittle concluded at noon after arguments continued Tuesday afternoon and this morning.

Sam Davis Common Pleas Court Hisyvania Coal Company Spicer R. Kittle

Chesterhill High to Graduate Class of Six at May Commencement

Invitations go out for the Eighteenth Annual Commencement of Chesterhill High School to be held Saturday evening May 29. A six member class will graduate and each will speak on a chosen topic. President Alston Ellis of Ohio University will deliver the class address with Rev L C Alexander of Chesterhill participating in the program.

Athens Chesterhill High School Alston Ellis Ohio University L. C. Alexander Chesterhill

Presbyterians Gather in Kansas City Assembly

The Presbyterian general assembly of the United States opened in Kansas City Missouri today with discussion on foreign missions scheduled for the day.

Associated Dailies Kansas City Presbyterian General Assembly of the United States

Strike Settlement Efforts Rise in Iveland

May 20 at Iveland Mayor Johnson vows to quadruple police if needed to restore order and blames the union for rioting. State arbitration board, street railway officials and union reps hold all night talks to send settlement proposal to VP Behner. President Dupont may oppose rehiring all strikers.

Associated Dailies Iveland Johnson State Board of Arbitration and Street Railway Behner Dupont

Fatal Streetcar Collision Kills Col Evan F Williams

Terrible accident at Ironton Ohio on May 20 left Col Evan F Williams attorney and politician dead after his car was struck by a street car. Passenger Joseph Cloran was fatally injured in the crash.

Ironton Associated Dailies Telegram Evan F Williams Joseph Cloran Williams Cloran

Launch Explosion Drowns Seven Passengers

May 20 report states seven people drowned and nine narrowly escaped when a gasoline tank aboard a launch exploded, causing a fatal maritime accident.

Banks Face May 14 Condition Reports From National System

Washington May 20 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of May 14.

Associated Dailies Telegram Washington Comptroller of the Currency

Allen Bean Begins Foundation For Eight Room House

Allen Bean started excavation for a foundation on North Hil Jung off North Congress street. The eight room modern house will cost about $2500 with Bean planning it as a permanent residence.

Allen Bean North Hil Jung North Congress Street Mr. Bean

Fourth Will Be Well Celebrated Fourth of July Plans Progress

Glouster Ohio May 20 The board of trade met in special session at Des Antle store with R L Lewis presiding and L E B Munden recording secretary. Three new members raised total to 41 as plans advance for a larger Fourth celebration in the valley. Committees named for one year service and the next meeting set for Tuesday in the new city building.

Board of Trade Des Antie R. L. Lewis Den New City A J. Munden Hugh Gormley C. E. Danecan New Industries Des Antle C. V Curfman Lewis Jones B. F. Achauer W. P. Reese T. B. Skinner M. M. Bryson Carpenter Educational M. M. LePavor L. R. Andrews Clay Industries E. H. Taylor A.J. Munden EB. Drury J. V. Stoecklein B. F. Swope W. A. Pride J. G. Blower Frank Klinge

Man ordered to pay $6 weekly child support in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville Ohio on May 20 the case of Charles Barstow versus Lizzie Barstow was settled by Mayor Wells. Barstow agreed to provide $6 weekly for two children and reimburse the mother for two years of care, plus $15.58 court costs, with 30 days to pay. He was arrested Sunday morning but released upon agreement.

Nelsonville Charles Barstow Lizzie Barstow Hess Wells Barstow Shane and Lauderbach Buechtel Marie Lewie New Pittsburg Coal Company

Barstow Faces Divorce Suit in Athens County Court

In Athens County Common Pleas Court Barstow was sued for divorce by his wife. The suit is active on the docket with case details to be determined.

Barstow Common Pleas Court Athens County

Girl Shot in Private Car Near Fiske Missouri

Helen Correll, 13, daughter of E J Correll chief engineer of maintenance of way for the Iron Mountain railway, was severely wounded by a discharged employee in her father's private car near Fiske Missouri. The bullet pierced her abdomen and her condition is listed as dangerous but possible recovery. Correll formerly served as division engineer, Ohio division of the B and O S W here.

Chillicothe, O Helen E. J. Correll Iron Mountain Railway Fiske Missouri Correll Ohio

Man Cuts Throat Then Jumps From Barn Window

In Chillicothe Ohio William McDill an inmate of the county infirmary cut his throat Tuesday morning and leaped from a barn window. Despite his severe injuries including a 50 foot fall he survived. He had been left 2000 by a relative last week.

Chillicothe, O William McDill McDill

Central Delivery System Planned for Athens Week

Athens introduces a central delivery service for groceries and meats starting June 1. Four districts plus a fifth south of the river will have scheduled morning and afternoon deliveries with Saturday runs, requiring customers to order at least an hour ahead. Local grocers and livery firms support the plan, hoping to end ad hoc delivery methods.

Cotton Bros CC. O. Moore Bethel Bros C. W. Grosse & Co Ben Fauser, Jr A. O. Rhodes L. T. Roaseter J. W. Malone W. 8. Blackwood W. H. Fulweider P. Hartley BE. B. Wadley Wolfe Broa

Examinations yield Athens County teaching certificates list

Glouster May 20 The Board of Education will place Boxwell Patterson applicants from April and May exams. Recipients will attend township commencements and receive diplomas at a county commencement in Athens in July. Names include Ray Andrews Harley Bartee Octa Bobo Bennie Brady Carl Beasley and many others.

Athens

Racing Enthusiast George W Valentine Found Dead

Circleville Ohio May 20 George W Valentine hanged himself in his barn last evening. Former inmate of Athens insane asylum released last August. A monomaniac on horse racing. He was terribly crushed.

Circleville George W. Valentine Athens Insane Asylum

Brakeman Fisher Injured Between Train and Platform

K. and M. Brakeman Fisher suffered severe injuries after being squeezed between a moving train and a 9 inch wide platform space at the K. and M. depot on Tuesday afternoon. He had two broken ribs and extensive bruising, with Dr. Merwin attending before Fisher was taken home to Middleport.

Fisher Merwin Middleport

Successful applicants named in county teachers exam Athens May 2

The list records the names of teachers who passed the county examination at Athens on Saturday May 2. It lists recipients for one year two years three years five years and eight years of service with many individuals including Flor ence Andrews Mary Barnett Biddle Constance een Drapier Davis Estella Goddard Murray Hatch Haddox Roxie Hampton William Lee Bertha Nease Eva Norris Everett Person Clyde Price Mabel Quivey Besse Richards Loving Searles Lin nie Shields Everett White Wesley Walburn Mary White Susie Zimmer Letitia Walburn Winnifred White H C Brooks L J Cowen Esta Cunningham D Knap pell Ray Copeland J A Dye Al Dye Elias Gaskins Bertha Howard Winnifred Hayes Melva Hart Roy Haddox Rita Kern Viola Lantz Ella Murphy R H McNeal Frank Radcliffe F W Wemmer Webber Freaco Hal Dee McCune Patience Oldroyd Beatrice Walsh Cassie Richards Samuel Daugherty.

Ray Andrews Harley Bartee Octa Bobo Bennie Brady Carl Beasley Gladys Bradfield Beatrice Barnhill Max Braley Ivan Cowen Willis Cullume John Crawford Nelie Carpenter James Crossen Eddie Davis Hagel Dunffee Nellie Davis Johanna Dyearl Downey Vina Dent Orll Daugherty Nellie Evans Catherine Foley Helen Goddard Walter Headley Leroy Hartley Charles Jordana Laura Jewell Fay Kreager Homer Keeton Oda Kenny Edward Lantz Bessie Lowther Zora Ludwick Grace McGee Zaa Merry Madge McKee Anna Myers Walter Musgrave Ray Moore Lanie Marshall Edith Matson Preda Matheny Carrie Newman John Norris Stella Nice Clyde Pinkerton Fred Parker Grace Phelps Raymond Pennell Norma Robinett Bennie Robinson James Richards Olive Reeves John Athens Plorence Andrews Mary Barnett B. H. Biddle Coe A. B. Christman Constance Een Drapier Davis Flossie Jr Estella Goddard Murray Hatch Haddox Roxie Hampton William Lee Bertha Nease Eva Norris Everett Person Clyde Price Mabel Quivey Besse Richards Loving Searles Linnie Letitia Walburn Winnifred White H. C. Brooks L. J. Cowen Esta Cunningham Ray Copeland J. A. Dye al Dye Elias Gaskins Bertha Howard Winnifred Hayes Melva Hart Roy Haddox Rita Kern Viola Lantz Ella Murphy R. H. McNeal Frank Radcliffe F. W. Wemmer Hal Dee McCune Patience Oldroyd Beatrice Walsh Cassie Richards Samuel Daugherty

New Baby Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Kelley

A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Walter Kelley of Dean Avenue marking a happy addition to the family.

Walter Kelley Dean Avenue

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