Death of Mrs. Jeannette Beaton in Athens
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church for Mrs. Jeannette Beaton aged in her eighties, a long time Athens resident and pioneer church member. Rev. Dr. E. P. Pratt of Portsmouth presided, with substantial attendance showing her high esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Beaton
Athens
T. A. Beaton
Scotland
Presbyterian Church
E. P. Pratt
Presbyterian Church of
Portsmouth
Hocking Valley coal lands attract cautious interest
The Columbus Sunday News mocks reports that an English millionaire syndicate will acquire the Hocking Valley and its railroads. It notes there has been no recent surge in coal land activity, though capitalists visit the valley and invest infrequently, with larger funds reducing investment speculation.
Saloon Robbery Case to Be Turned Over to Grand Jury
A case brought by Nelsonville saloonist Joseph Price against Wm. A. Worley for robbing him of 135 dollars, 15 in silver and 30 in checks at Bessemer during a drunken spree will be presented to the present Grand Jury. Worley is on bonds awaiting grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Joseph Price
Nelsonville
Wm. A. Worley
Bessemer
Worley
Public Thanksgiving urged for Garfield Memorial Hospital fund
The approaching day of public thanksgiving could be turned to aid the Garfield Memorial Hospital fund. Citizens are urged to participate in collections in worshipping assemblies called by proclamations of the President and Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Memorial Hospital Fund
Locomotive Temperament Tied to Engineer's Disposition
A veteran Hocking Valley official argues that a locomotive runs longer and needs fewer repairs when its engineer has a calm and pleasant temperament. He contends that a good natured engineer keeps the machine from becoming unduly excited and maintains steady operation, much like a steady human temperament.
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Hocking Valley Railroad
Colored Baptist festival to feature supper at church
The colored Baptist society hosts a Thursday evening festival at their church with a supper including seasonable delicacies. Access costs only 15 cents. Deacon Frank Hall will preside as head cook ensuring a satisfactory experience for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Colored Baptist Society
Frank Hall
Mammoth English Syndicate Plans Rail Growth in Ohio
The English syndicate aims to acquire lands in Hocking and surrounding areas. Cap italists intend to buy railroads if possible. otherwise they will build lines to the needed extent. The effort targets no single rival but broad expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Rumor of Lookalike Stranger in Woodbury Town
Town rumor swirls as a stranger with a physical resemblance to Capt. Sen. Brown of Woodbury N J appears on local streets. Residents note the uncanny likeness to the well known townsman, fueling speculation about his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Brown
Woodbury
N. J
Coolville Leading Drying Center in Ohio Harvest Rush
Coolville is described as the leading drying apple center in this part of Ohio with five to six thousand bushels in store at week’s end and the total growing with daily arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Ohio
Lemmon Couple Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary
The silver wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. R. J. P. Lemmon of Albany was pleasantly celebrated at their residence last Saturday evening. Attention is specially directed to Chas. Winger's new business enterprise advertised in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Morrison
Athens
Samuel H. Hibbard
Alexander Township
Lydia A. Morrison
Jas. M. Nourse
Cumberland Church
Hk. J. P. Lemmon
Albany
Beverly
Washington County
Hibbardsville
R. J. P. Lemmon
Chas. Winger
Fall term of Common Pleas opens with swift Grand Jury progress
The article notes many non residents on the streets and Deputy Sands calling the court to order as the Fall term of the Common Pleas begins. The Grand Jury has moved quickly and will report to the Court soon, with the Messenger promising coverage of public-interest matters from the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sands
Common Pleas
Grand Jury
Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad earns October profits
The October report shows the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad earned 243067.83 dollars, an increase of 41772.21 dollars from October of the previous year, reflecting prosperity and efficiency in management and business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hocking Valley and
Toledo Railroad
Corn Crops Weakened by Flood Overflow in Local Fields
Flooding from heavy rains over the past week has damaged large sections of bottom-land corn near streams. Despite favorable harvest timing, sections of standing corn in the region have suffered notable injury, with losses limited to a small group of affected farmers.
Clarke the blindfold checker opens with dollars
A garbled line mentions C. Clarke described as a blindfold checker and a son of townman Ed Clarke, indicating a local person of small note in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Clarke
Ed. Clarke
Death of Mrs Susan Scott Mother of President Scott
Mrs Susan Scott aged mother of Ohio University President W H Scott and townsmen Wilbur and Winfield Scott died at Winfield Scott's home after a long illness. Born in 1808 or 1809 in Maryland she lived as a pioneer in Virginia and near McConnelsville before settling in Athens. Her funeral at Athens M E Church was well attended with Rev D S Hutsinpiller delivering a moving discourse and President Scott reading a biographical memoir.
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Chillicothe Register
L. M. Jewett
Athens
Lizzie Rich
Jaynesville
Iowa
Chas. L. Kurtz
Detroit
Dowd
Phillip Star
Pike County
Canaan Township
T. A. Beaton
Troy
E. C. DeSteigner
Philadelphia
Jefferson Medical College
London
Henry T. Brown
Anarong
Norval Cameron
Saganaw
Michigan
Cephas Carpenter
Cameron
Swift & Cameron
Saginaw
Susan Scott
W. H. Scott
Ohio University
Wilbur
Winfield Scott
Maryland
Virginia
McConnelsville
Athens M. E
Hutsinpiller
Dean Stickney
Scott
Earth
The Death of Miss Julia Bartlett
Miss Julia Bartlett died suddenly at her home from pulmonary hemorrhage early Saturday morning. Her frail health had worried friends for months, but the news still shocked the community. Funeral services were held Sunday at her mother's residence, conducted by Rev. D. S. Hutsinpillar of the Athens M. E. Church.
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Albany
Almus Lindley
Laird & Josten
East State Street
Court House
Court Square
H. F. McCoy
Chauncey
Vere
Rome Township
Charles G. Tucker
David Kay
Athens
Baltimore City
Philadelphia
Hutsinpillar
M. E
Julia Bartlett
D. 8. Hutsinpillar
Rev Jas M Nourse to Lead Services at Pomery Church
Rev Jas M Nourse will conduct morning and evening services at Pomery Presbyterian Church next Sunday in response to a mail request from Rev T L Hughes. The report notes Nourse’s pastorate activity has increased since being without a regular charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. M. Nourse
T. L. Hughes
Pomery Presbyterian Church
Revival of Sunday turkey dinners at Cornell House
Guests at the Cornell House are reminded of seasonal change as the Sunday turkey dinners resume, treating diners to a customary seasonal service at the popular hostelry.
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Cornell House
Agnes Wallace Villa Dramatic Combination To Visit Athens
The Agnes Wallace Villa Combination plans entertainments in Athens on November 19 at City Hall. The group presents Elko and Field of the Cloth of Gold with high praise from the New York Herald noting Agnes W Villa as Elko, Little Lucie Villa as a promising child actress, and burlesque artist Mr. Villa, all earning strong audience approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Wallace Villa
Athens
City Hall
Elko
United States
New York Herald
Villa
Opera House
Agnes W. Villa
Lucie Villa
Opera Bouffe
English syndicate nears control of Columbus Toledo rail line
The Ohio State Journal reports a English syndicate recently secured an option on the entire Columbus Toledo and Hocking Valley system, including the Hocking Valley Ohio and West Virginia and Columbus and Toledo lines. The system was bought last summer by a Cleveland syndicate for about 7 million dollars. Options cover about 50 000 acres of mineral lands and incorporation papers are to be filed this week. If secured the capital stock would be the largest of any Ohio corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Toledo & West Va
Cleveland Syndicate
Ohio State Journal
Columbus, Toledo and
Ohio and
West Virginia
Columbus
Toledo
Cleveland
Ohio
Almanac Humor In Old Medical Pages
We receive new medical almanacs interspersed with veteran jokes. Many gags are so aged they seem copied as originals from the Athens Republican columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Republican
Athens to Dayton Rail Road Progress Promises Early Action
Citizens celebrate advance toward a Dayton to Athens rail project with strong financial backing and urgent support from leading interests. The Nelsonville News notes the push appears certain and well financed, signaling swift development ahead.
Local critique on Athens moral discourse and idleness
A columnist argues that a man has a moral right to end his life as he does to ruin himself, noting this view contrasts with Athens rising shiftlessness and the community’s tolerance of lazy behavior.
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Athens
Gratitude Expressed For Funeral Expenses Support
Arthur Qualls thanks the many citizens who contributed toward defraying incidental expenses of his late daughter’s funeral and expresses appreciation for the generosity shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Qualls
Crider Marries Hansen in South Perry Nuptials
Marriage notice from South Perry reports Daniel Crider of Adelphia wed Lizzie Hansen of Athens on the sixteenth ult by Rev. J.M. Brashears, indicating a local ceremony and involved families.
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Crider—Hanson
South Perry
J.M. Brashears
Daniel Crider
Adelphia
Lizzie Hansen
Athens
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William Angell
Athens Home Building and Loan Association
Minnie
James Carr
Wm. McGill
J. B. McGill
Newton
Philomathean Literary Society
Fanny Mills
Sandusky
Arthur Falloon
Ohio Central
Hocking River
Joseph Herrold
Falloon
Ohio Central Railroad
Corning
Buckingham
New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company
J. M. Nourse
Gallipolis
Jameson
C. C. Hart
Logan
Hart
the Wooster University
Athens County
Davis
Mrs. Lucky
Chillicothe
Lucky
Hocking Valley Railroad Company
Monday Creek
Straitsville
Focal Personal
A. B. Frame
Henry M. Crippen
Morgan County
Chas. Arich
St. Clairsville
S. W. Pickering
Charles L. Kurtz
Columbus Sunday Herald
Adah Hastings
R. E. Parrish
New Lexington
McDonald
Thos. Sheppard
Boston Company
Floodwood
Fred. Davis
Warren House
St. Charles
Tallmadge
Lancaster Journal
Columbus Sunday News
Grand Army of the Republic
Dayton
Nelsonville News
R. E. Brannon
Crossen
Oxley
J. Chas
E. Crossen
Nora Oxley
Abraham M. Williams
Wilber Williams
Lodi Township
New Jersey
Lodi
Bill Baptist
Coopera Ang
J. Croener
Platt
Father Ft
J. W. Martin
H. J. Carn
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