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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1903

Page

11

Old Athens Contributed to Moore Victory in Ohio Contest

Athens county backed Senator Moore in the 9th-14th district race, with Moore beating Gormley by a large majority. Prohibition and Socialist tickets drew light support. Herrick and other Republicans swept many counties. McClellan carried New York, Bates re-elected in Massachusetts, and Maryland’s legislature expected to be Democratic.

Moore Gormley Athens County Wesday S. B. Hill J. C. Hewitt Himelf Ase Hill Hewitt Ailens Bystics Herrick Johnson Nash David E. Moore Hugh Cormley Cormley Lambert Washington County Morgan Hocking Noble Monroe Fairfield County West Glouster Red Bright Hocking-Vinton Brickly Perry Bus- OU Meigs County New York George B. McClellan Greater Seth Low Warfield Williams Maryland Iowa Commina John Ly Bates Massachusetts J. K. Vardaman Demsora Mississippi

Public School Drawings Exhibition at State Normal

The Public School Drawing department at the State Normal college hosts an exhibition this week featuring primary to high school art from various West towns. Sent by the Western Drawing Teachers' Association, it aims to show training in art and related subjects for children. The drawings remain on display until Saturday and the public is invited to view.

Department of Public School The State Normal College Western Drawing Teachers’ Association

Resignation of Supt A B Dixon from Athens County schools board

A. B. Dixon, county examiner and school leader in Athens County, resigns to publish a teachers book and focus on his education work. Judge A. W. Lynch will appoint a successor, with Fs Coultrap named as the new county examiner and a note of Dixon’s thanks and dedication to advancing Athens County schools.

Dixon Wahlen Jorge Lynch Afbans Ohio Athens County

Longest serving county school examiner resigns from board

Mr Coultrap, after fifty five years on the County School Examiners Board, resigns leaving the board he has served the longest. Judge Lynch approves his successor, amid assurances that the high standard will continue. A letter from Dr Dixon accepting the resignation notes regret and praises the board’s role in counties schools. Athens Ohio November 2nd. Albany Ohio.

Dixon Albany Athens County Dison A. W. Lynch Sup Fs. Coultrap Atlens Public Schools Coultrap Welsonville Athens Public Schools Lynch Br. Dixon

Resignation Accepted and Coultrap Appointed to Board

A. W. Dynek announces the resignation of Mr Grady and Mr Bryson from the county board and appoints Supi. F.s. Coultrap, described as capable and trusted by teachers, to take the role. Dynek expresses confidence in Coultrap and regrets the departure as the county school leadership maintains high standards.

Grady Bryson Iwain A. W. Dynek

Two Women Injured In Runaway Accident Near Athens

Mrs Charles Perry and Mrs Hanise Patterson suffered severe head and facial injuries after a runaway near the children’s home. The horse panicked at two dogs, tipping their buggy and throwing both women. bleeding wounds were noted. They were cared for at Mrs Patterson’s University Terrace home and later returned to Athens.

Charles Perry Hanise Patterson

Death of Mrs Flowers in Columbus at fifty three months

Death of Mrs 7 w Flowers occurred Friday at her home in Columbus aged fifty years and three months. Funeral services were held Monday at her home and interment was in Winchester. Born in Meigs county she had long lived in Carthage township, later moving with her husband to Columbus. Funeral attendees included Mr and Mrs J Flowers of Athens.

7. W. Flowers Columbi Wintchester

Civil War Veteran James G Ostraconti Dies Saturday

The civil war veteran James G Ostraconti died Saturday at his home near Athens Hill due to complications of dia. Born in Cadiz in 1858 he served in Company E 8th Regiment under Colonel NH Wau. Funeral services were conducted by Rev CH and interment followed at the local cemetery.

James G. Ostraconti Hig Dickey

Fragmentary fire incident report from unclear text

The readable fragments describe clothing catching fire and a person extinguishing flames with a blanket. The text mentions gasoline and a close call with injury before the flames could be put out, but many details are obscured.

Engagement Announcement for Jane Brown to Thomas Davis

Mr and Mrs James I Brown announce the engagement of their daughter Jane to Thomas Davis cashier of First National Bank Cincinnati. Wedding on Thanksgiving day at home with only immediate friends due to a recent death in the family.

James i.~ Brown Jane

Oldest Voter James Southerton Arrives in Millfield

The Oldest Voter in Athens County, James P. Southerton, arrived with N W Ricbard. A straight Republican voter, he is reportedly the oldest man yoked today and reads without glasses. Born in England, he came to the United States at age twelve.

Millfield James P. Southerton N.W. Ricbard Athens County Southerton England

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OLD Athens Hamilton County Cuyahoga Tras Brough Hanna United States Myron. T. Herrick Tima Athens County Board of School Examiners A. BL Dixon Athens AL Dison Board of County School Examiners D. Et. Moore Mrs. Flowers Crawhford Woodworth Sheriff Murphy Commissioner Hill Saturda Golmpn
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