Recital at Auditorium Showcases Miss Cleery with Speck
A well attended piano recital by Miss Nelle Vic Cleery at the Auditorium featured solid support from Miss Silva Gambte. Tenor Frank Speck gave strong readings in selections from Goring Thomas and MacDowell while the program previewed Coleridge Taylor’s Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast for a potential June 9 production in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Vic Cleery
MacDowel
Clayton Johns
Mr. Speck
Ewing Hall
Hiawatha
Coleridge-Taylor
Athens
Chibiabos
Music recital highlights by Clare Carpenter and Helen Roush
At the morning musicale Miss Clare Carpenter played Godard s Mignon from Lanterne Magique with a fairy like dantiness. She will give her graduating recital on June 2. Miss Helen Roush sang Der Neu sierige by Schubert with fine voice quality and flexibility of tone promising a future as a concert singer.
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Clare Carpenter
Godard
Lanterne Magique
Carpenter
College of Music
Helen Roush
Schubert
Professor McVey Seeks Organ Purchase for Auditorium
Professor McVey departed for Dayton to inspect a concert hall pipe organ at the National Cash Register company. He aims to buy the instrument for the Auditorium.
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McVey
Dayton
National Cash Register Company
Naval Vessels in Warfare Clash in Friendly Conflict
In Fort Monroe May 27 the monitor Arkansas fired on her sister ship Florida in a controlled engagement. The first shot damaged the turret face and surface while the Florida sustained no serious damage. A second 12 inch shell exploded with great force, scattering fragments over miles and sweeping the Florida’s bow and forward deck.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
Fort Monroe
Navy
Monitor
Arkansas Today
Florida
Steam collision claims dozen crewmen in fog
In heavy fog the steamer Boston collided with the fishing schooner Fame on the Chaspen bank near Yarmouth Nova Scotia last night. More than a dozen crew members were drowned. Two survivors were rescued.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
Yarmouth
N.S
Boston
Fame
Chaspen Bank
Rescue of Sailors Near Coast Ends with Capt Fay and Crew
Authorities say all on board were saved and the last to be rescued include Captain James Fay and about a dozen sailors. The event details the coast guard operation and safe recovery of the crew.
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James Fay
Opening Old Contest Makes First May Ballots
The first May oralty contest of 1905 opened in the supreme court. Hearst gained three over McClellan in the first sixty ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Hearst
McClellan
Perry and Hysel Wed at Probate Court
George Perry and Luella Hysel married in a probate court ceremony this morning conducted by Mayor Hedges. Both reside in Marshfield where Perry works in mining. the groom’s father accompanied the couple.
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George Perry
Luella Hysel
Mayor Hedges
Marshfield
Carrier Hill Delegates at National Letter Carriers Meet
Pearl Hill of the local carrier force attends the National Letter Carriers Association sessions in Cincinnati as the delegate from this city.
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Pearl PD. Hill
National Letter Carriers’ Association
Cincinnati
Mr. Hill
North West Coal Demand Could Open Lake Trade by July 1
North West coal operators expect lake trade to begin by July 1 as docks see vessels and loading activity increases. In Hocking Valley mining districts activity rose this week with New Pittsburgh Coal at most mines, Johnson Coal at work, and Sunday Creek partially operating. Dock representatives in Cleveland, joined by Columbus men, predicted a strong coal call from northwest points by August as coal moves toward lakes and back. Wheat and crop prospects in the northwest bolster expectations of heavy coal trade next fall.
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Northwest Dock Interests
Cleve
Columbus
Northwest Points
Seniors Win Flag Rush Victory at High School
A night of youthful bravado ends with the senior class seizing and hoisting their flag atop the standpipe after outlasting rival freshmen and sophomores. Loyal girls bring lemonade to the climbers as guardians keep watch until dawn and the flag is lowered at daybreak.
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Senor
Yester
Sophomoetrc Teshmen
Two Deanville Saloon Men Fined for Selling Liquor
Common pleas court adjourned until next week after a Tuesday session. Deanville bartenders Alexander Laird and Benjamin Staky pleaded guilty to selling liquor to miners and were fined 25 with five days in jail. Other actions included a divorce dismissal, a withdrawal of a demurrer, and a contempt of court sentence involving minor-children support.
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Deanville
Common Pleas Court
Wesley A. DeWeese
John W. DeWeese
Minnie Poling
Egerson Poling
John F. Saurman
Iubrig Coal Company
Alexander Laird
Benjamin Staky
Wiliam Evans
Ashford Hankerson
Nellie Hankerson
Charles Smith
Attendants Blamed for Death of Civil War Vet
Coroner in Canton, May 27, states John Adame, a Civil War veteran, died from injuries after being stamped upon by Massillon state hospital attendants. Warrants will be sworn for two hospital workers, with a prosecution to go before the grand jury.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
Canton
Bothwel
John Adame
Massilon State Hospital
Rear Admiral Crowninshield Dies in Philadelphia
A. Crowninshield, former head of the Bureau of Navigation during the Spanish American War, died at Episcopal Hospital Philadelphia on May 27 after a surgery for polypus and arterial sclerosis. His death had been anticipated after a long retirement.
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Crowninshield
Eastern Hospital
Carrie Nation
Pittsburg
Associated Dailies Telegram
Philadelphia
The Only Carrie in Jail
Pittsburg May 27 Carrie Nation is under arrest on disorderly conduct charges for giving four men a tongue lashing in public. She vows to rot in jail rather than pay a fine and is released on bond.
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Pittsburg
Carrie Nation
First Stakes Driven on Albany Pike Survey Work
County Surveyor Hibbard started work on the Albany pike stretch. Surveyors are setting grade and planning details as the first stakes were driven early this morning.
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Hibbard
Albany Pike
Local Boy Honored for Conscientious Study
Floyd E. Coultrap of this city graduates from Northwestern Medical College on June 4 and receives offers from a Chicago hospital and a Toledo hospital. He is the eldest son of Prof. and Mrs. F. E. Coultrap. He plans hospital experience before general practice and is a Northwestern and Ohio University alum with earlier study at Ann Arbor.
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F. E. Coultrap
Floyd E. Coultrap
Northwestern Medical College
F. E. Coul
Coultrap
Chicago
Toledo
Ohio University
Ann Arbor
Northwestern
West Virginia Coal and Tidewater Route Speculation
Speculation swirls over H H Rogers linking West Virginia coal fields to Lake Erie via the Tidewater railroad and K M Railroad. A Chicago extension via St Marys to Marion Indiana could create a Chicago to seaboard line about 970 miles long, with a Kanawha bridge at Carbondale the only needed construction.
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Tidewater
Middle West
Atlantic
Rogers
Great Lakes
Charleston
Chicago
Seabead
Certified List of All Jurors for Athens County Ensuing Year
The county commissioners completed juror selections for the coming year. The list names numerous jurors organized by townships including Alexander Perry Grant Ames Trimble Dover Troy Lodi Cahaan Lee Carthage Rome and others with scores of individuals such as John Blake H. H. Stanley D. Brown and J. F. Beckler among many.
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Alexander Township
Perry Coe
John Blake
CC. M. Pierce
W. H. Irwin
P. Elliott
Grant Bolin
A. H. Albion
H. C. Brooks
W. E. Crossen
Samuel Curtis
C. B. Dent
D. D. Dowler
Athens
H. H. Stanley J. D. Brown
Frank Logan
W. A. Carpenter
W. H. Duckler
George Junod
Curtis Martin
Charles Williams
Jesse Warren
H. J. Baker
Sam Warren
Frank Goldaberry
Joseph Barker
C. W Snow
Iexiah Baker
D. H. Moore
Fred Alderman
Andrew Tewksbury
Henry Nelson
William Hastings
H. D. Henry
Charles Henry
Henry Reader
William Blackwood
Basom
W. N. Alderman
D. C. Cornwell
FE. B. Clark
E. W. Chubb
BR Lash
BE. C. Logan
James Manefield
W. W. McVay
C. L. Poston
George B. Parker
A. P. Reeder
H. M. Roach
York Township
William P. Kean
BE. B. Beard
H. B. Hiram
George Pethel
Lem Eddy
George L. Steesrod
J. M. Lama
Don C. Cable
Henry Verity
W. T. Bennett
George W. Parry
Samuel D. Preston
Ed C. Owens
John F. Beckler
David Casey
Thomas Linton
W. B. Edgar
J. J. Pritchard
G. H. Barrows
Lewis Gook
Jin Coakley
John Edington
W. W Gibson
Sylvanus Jones
F Verter
James M. Pidcock
Vern H.hes
George Adamson
Frank P.rew
W. C. Crook
Joshua Spencer
A R. Ely
Joseph Edwards
J. W. Hieshauer
G. E. Johnson
Lawrence Reich
Earl Lowden
M. H. Lata
C. M. Myers
Albert Mann
Trimble Township
D. R. Griffith
J. W. Davis
Levi Maxwell
Mason Andrews
Ames Township
Frita Phillips
Wm. Phillips
John Hixson
T. H. Bodenot
Harvey Linscott
Bruce Donaldson
John Fleming
W. F E. Hill
George J.aneecott
C. H. Wyatt
A. C. Painter
J. W. Potts
Waterloo Township
H. McAdams
M. Boden
Lafayete Hewitt
G. W Dowler
Pred Nice
BE. B. Young
Lafayette Hawk
L. D. Devore
F. M Barker
Frank Gould
J. F. Beckler
Lafayette French
M. L Foster
H. M. Hewitt
Baward Hawk
Theodore Hawk
Bern Township
Levi Ogg
Will Wells
J. R. Wickham
G. H. Clark
C M. Beasley
BE. L. Brill
J. Ed. Gifford
Abraham Gifford
Burgess Hopkins
C. D. Henry
David Henry
Dover Township
T. W. Rutledge
Carl Cunningham
J. Gaston Coe
John Harvey
J. A. Bulton
C. P. Closter
G W. Brown
John Gibson
Albert Barge
Wilfred Henry
Troy
D. W. Gardner
Wateo
Wenster
Monahan
Merritt Slayes
John Shanks
Charles Brandeberry
Benjamin Davis
School Boy Is Injured at Recess
Kenneth Pickering son of Mr and Mrs J L Pickering of University terrace suffered a painful accident at school during recess. He fell dislocating his right shoulder and tearing ligaments. Dr Merwin treated him and expects he can return to school in a few days.
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Kenneth Pickering
J. L. Pickering
University Terrace
Merwin
Nelsonville High School Commencement Opens in New Auditorium
Commencement exercises at Nelsonville High School begin in the new auditorium amid a full crowd. The program opens with an orchestra and invocation by Rev. Charles Laughlin, followed by a school chorus and scholarly addresses. Diplomas will be presented by Rev. Laughlin this evening.
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Nelsonville, O
Nelsonville High School
Charles Laughlin
Miners Leaders Visit Canaanville Mines After Athens Call
President John Moore of Rend ville Vice President Hiram Lanning of Blatchford and Secretary Joseph Richards of Glouster renew acquaintances in Athens then journey to Canaanville to inspect mines and meet miners.
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John Moore
Rendville
Hiram Lanning
Blatchford
Joseph Richards
Glouster
Athens
Canaanville
Memorial Day Program Details for Memorial Day Observance
The G A R committee announces the Memorial day exercises on Saturday May 30. Soldiers meet at probate court at 1: 99 1. TM. A parade leads to the old cemetery and then the new cemetery with school children decorating graves. Dean E K W Chubb will deliver the address and Rev F M Swinehart will offer prayers. Businesses may close 2 to 3 PM and flowers should be brought to the courthouse by 8 AM.
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Dr. Chubb
Athone
State Street
Old Cemetery
College Glee Club
Grafe Street
Cemetery Street
New Cemetery
F. M. Swinehart
EK. W. Chubb
Tornado devastates Alva Oklahoma as family perishes
A mile wide tornado belt struck Alva Oklahoma today killing a family of four the Rudys and injuring many others. Numerous farm houses were destroyed and crops ruined across the area according to Associated Dailies Wichita Kansas report.
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Associated Dailies
Wichita
Kan
Alva
Oklahoma
Peter Rudy
Will Bring Cannon Back From Canada
Columbus Ohio May 27 Deputy Sheriff Phalen left for Canada to secure the return of Nelson Cannon after a Canadian court decision due Thursday is favorable.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
Columbusa
Phalen
Canada
Nelson Cannon
Reaching an Agreement on Currency Conference
Washington May 27 currency conferees report agreement on all points except the time limit portion. The final disposition of that issue is expected this afternoon.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
Washington, D.C
Large Floodwood Barn Fire Likely Set for Theft
A massive fire destroyed a 100 by 100 foot barn owned by the New York Coal Company at Floodwood, with authorities considering arson to draw attention for later thefts. Two youths tried to fight the blaze started near 9:30 pm, saving only a manure spreader and a few implements as surrounding trees and nearby houses suffered heat damage. Damages, including farm machinery and stored gear, are estimated between 2000 and 2500 dollars. investigations continue.
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Nelsonville
New York Coal Company
Hammost
Sanday Creek
Flodwood
Fledtwood
Grover Nixon
Jack Pyles
Ee Co
Sunway Creek Company
Veteran Refuses to Stand Fire Shocked by Early Morning Shot
In a morning dispute Captain Si Allen jolted the Haning Hurst house by a noisy wake up. Bill Hurst warned of gunfire and fired one shot as Haning-Hurst watched in silence. No one was harmed and the household was not disturbed further.
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Si” Allen
Cap
bin Haning
Bill Huret
Hurst
Allen
Haning-Hurst
Officials Are Acquitted In Dunne Buse Campaign Case
Chicago officials former Chief of Police Collins and Police Attorney Comerford are acquitted by a jury on conspiracy charges tied to the Dunne Buse campaign.
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Chicago
Collins
Comerford
Dunne-Buse
Clerks Union to Convene Tonight at 7 30
A meeting of the Clerks Union is planned for tonight at 7 30 in K P F hall. Members are urged to attend and discuss union matters and upcoming activities.
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Clerks’ Union
K. of
PF. Hall
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Carrier Hill
Hocking Valley
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Tidewater Railroad
Athens County
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KE. W. McVay
Howard Robinson
W B. Rickey
Carthage
Thomas Bond
Baton Chase
John Shuler
L. H. Allen
B. W. Barnhill
H. L. Calvert
J E. Clark
Lester Chark
Mike Kinnen
Rome
Henry Stalder
Bryson
D. W. Cornell
Orange Butts
Dave Copeland
W. A. Dodds
Perry Davis
Lew Fineterwald
Carl Hayes
New High School
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