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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1907

Page

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Morgan Stock Wiped Out In Toledo Deal

In Toledo on May 29 the Toledo Railway and Terminal company sold under federal court order to bondholders chairman Andrew J. Sullivan for 2 million dollars, wiping out Morgan stock worth about 3.6 million with no outside bids. The road, a belt line around Toledo with a central passenger and freight station, may be sold or leased to steam roads on a cooperative basis. Sullivan warned Morgan could buy the road for 3.8 million to reimburse bondholders.

Toledo, O Toledo Railway and Terminal Company Andrew J. Sullivan J. Pierpont Morgan Toledo Sullivan Morgan St. Louis Great Central Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Erie Judson Harmon

Conditions at City Plant

City water works pursue fixes after March flood. Large reservoir leaks forced a temporary basin, causing milky water and air in supply. Workers install a limestone foundation. new engine room addition finished. Electrical switchgear expected by July 1. full operation hoped within a week.

City Water Works

Death Comes to Mrs. Surgis Bingham

The death of Mrs. Surgis Bingham occurred at her West Union street home this morning at 10 30 after a lengthy illness of locomotor ataxia. She leaves a husband and two children Maude and Harry. No funeral arrangements have been made. Social events mark the homecoming of Mr. and Mrs. L D Poston and guests from Dayton and New York with receptions and a dance planned at the Athenian Club.

Surgis Bingham West Union Street L. D. Poston D. H. Biddle Hotel Berry J. Halliday Cline Fred Alderman Athenian Club Howard Arnold Dayton Cc. L. Poston

Archdeacon Mackenzie Resigns to Lead St James Zanesville

Rev Dr C E Mackenzie archdeacon in charge of Episcopal interests in Southern Ohio diocese has been called to take charge of St James Episcopal church at Zanesville. He will assume new duties in the second week of June. He has been in charge of St James church on North Broadway near Columbus.

C. E. Mackenzie Episcopal Church Southern Ohio St. James Episcopal Church Zanesville Mackenzie St. James Church North Broadway Columbus

Local Man Recovers After Hospital Surgery

George Kern of near Athens returned home after an April 25 hospital visit in Columbus where he underwent a double operation for appendicitis and Kernia. He is rapidly regaining strength and hopes to be fully well soon.

George Kern Athens Columbus Kernia

Harris Fulton Celebrate Quiet Athens Nuptials

Mr Charles H Harris marries Miss Lulu Fulton in a simple home ceremony on East State Street Athens with Rev Earl Slutz officiating. The couple plans to reside at their East State Street home after June 15 and begin married life with warm congratulations from friends.

Charles H. Harris the Messenger Miss Fulton Lulu Fulton J. B. Fulton East State Street Earl Slutz Methodist Episcopal Church Clifford Fulton Harris Athens Daily Messenger

Incompetent Affidavit Dismissed in Village Case

Tom Hall of Hocking faced a hearing after resisting arrest and causing a street disturbance. His attorney challenged the affidavit for drunken and disorderly conduct, noting no Athens ordinance matches the charge. The mayor discharged the case and warned future affidavits must align with village ordinances.

Tom Hall Hocking R. D. Williams Marshal Finsterwald Williams Athens

Appreciative Audience Delights College Recital

A large and appreciative audience attended Miss Myers of the College of Music on Tuesday evening. Her soprano voice impressed with excellent quality and power, and all selections drew warm applause. Accompanist Prof. J. P. McVey and Miss Mary Chappelear offered well received piano pieces.

Poultry Meeting Set by Southern Ohio Association

The Southern Ohio Poultry Association will meet Friday at seven in the Commercial Club rooms of the New Bank building. All interested in the chicken industry are cordially invited.

Southern Ohio Poultry Association New Bank Building

Narrow Escape in Glouster Runaway Accident

Marshal Finsterwald and Mrs. David Johnson of Glouster endured a remarkable escape from death as a runaway horse bolt ed on Dean avenue. The buggy struck the curb to avoid a child, sending both occupants flying onto the bricks but causing only minor bruises. Mrs. Johnson reached her northbound train. the horse was later quieted.

Marshal Finsterwald David Johnson Glouster Dean Avenue

Sugar Creek Mines Resume Work After Suspension

All three Sugar Creek mines of the Sunday Creek company resumed work this morning after several days’ suspension. Supt. Roan and Mr. Williams met State Mine Inspector Harrison in Columbus to arrange delivery of powder to workers at the shaft bottom. The arrangement will continue until insulated cans are secured.

Sugar Creek Sunday Creek Company Supt Roan Mr. Williams Harrison Columbus

Catarrh Conquered Cure Promised By Toxico Co

Reports from across the country claim relief from catarrh hay fever asthma and bronchitis using Toxico 1123 Broadway New York a recently introduced specific that is taken in small doses without stomach disturbance Free samples are mailed to requests from the public.

New York Toxico Co Broadway Toxico

Relatives Gather for Littler Home Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Littler host a guest, Mr. Criss Lees of Mormongah West Virginia, while Mrs. Ernest Wooley of Columbus visits her mother Mrs. Eliza Evans and other relatives.

Thomas Littler Mr. Criss Lees Mormongah, W. Va Ernest Wooley Columbus Eliza Evans

Brilliant Park Place social honors Dow Poston couple

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Poston hosted a two session reception at their Park Place home for Mr. and Mrs. L. Dow Poston returning from their east wedding tour. The event featured pink rose decor, green and white accents, and engraved Swastika favors. Out of town guests included Mrs. S. D. Poston Nelsonville and Mrs. A. B. Frame Piqua among others.

C. L. Poston Park Place L. Dow Poston Theodore Fluhart T. R. Biddle J. P. Wood E. J. Jones James P. McVey Louise Crippen C. B. Henderson G. W. Reynolds Alston Ellis Dean Miss Wilson Stahl Paston Helen Crippen Louise Dana Prof. Hizey 8. D. Poston Nelsonville A. B. Frame Piqua James Kennedy Detroit T. J. Davis Cincinnati Henry T. Mirick Washington, D. C Lacy Brown Lancaster Howard Arnold Dayton

Athens High School Commencement Program Held June 10

The Athens High School commencement takes place in the university auditorium with June 6 class day events and a June 9 evening program. Students present essays theses orations songs and a debate on railroad ownership followed by diploma presentations and the Star Spangled Banner.

Athens High School University Auditorium John Courtney Lord Barnby Byron Walter Lee Napoleon Bonaparte Arthur Lee Moler America Leslie Peter Martin Madge Alice Newton Plorence Elizabeth Pickett Mary Leah Phillips Cora Mae Rogers Julia Mae Sheldon Susan B.thony Jennie Silvas Robert J. Studer Lena Gertrude Woodworth Lettia Walburn R. A. van Dyke Constance Graham Morocco Cressie Vernena Eddy Earle A. Miller Adams United States Mary Emeline Baker Virgene Henry Orla Glenn Miller Mary Claire McKinstry Charles G. O'Bleness Panama Canal Harriet Mae Barleon Edyth Marie Carpenter Joan of Arc Edna Florence Copeland Julia Juella Cable Bessie Irene Driggs Republic Sarah A. Drug

Swatow Revolt Forces General's Family to Drown

Swatow China May 29 revolutionists captured the family of a Chinese brigadier general and compelled them to drown themselves. Troops have been dispatched from Canton to Swatow to restore order.

Swatow China Daily Messenger Canton

Louisville Strike Orders Ma Chinists on L N Railroad

Louisville dispatch reports a strike of the machinists on the Louisville and Nashville system has been ordered. It is feared other organizations may join in the action.

Louisville Daily Messenger Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Probing Prowler Murmurs Near Justice Day Home

Canton report says Associate Justice Day notified police of a strange man prowling his house last night. Officers found no trace of the intruder after investigation. Earlier Cleveland reported Michael Czolgosz en route to the city but no sign of him was found.

Canton Daily Messenger Day Cleveland Michael Czolgosz

Mrs Nell Roach Phister leaves for Chicago

Mrs Nell Roach Phister, previously staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Roach for several weeks, has returned to Chicago on Tuesday.

Nell Roach Phister Wayne Roach Chicago

Funeral of Mrs. Surgis Bingham Held at Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Surgis Bingham who died at her West Union street home Tuesday morning will take place Friday afternoon at 1 o clock. Rev Earl R Slutz of the Methodist church will lead the service at the residence and burial will follow in Union Street cemetery.

Surgis Bingham West Union Street Earl R. Slutz Methodist Church Union Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Toledo Railway Federal Court Baltimore and Ohio Buckeye Cleveland, O Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Lorain Akron Youngstown Maetzel Gustavus Lane East Side Board of Public Service Board of Public Works State Board of Appraisers Boards of Equalization Frank M. Sarstedt J. E. Evans L. A. Dawes Thomas Fitzsimmons Sarstedt Fitzsimmons Board of Review John Saloy Varnia Vargo Saloy Mrs. Bingham Kern Beatrice Allen Catarrh Mrs. L Dow Poston W. H. Boden Angels Herman & Pratt John Court Justice Day Bingham
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