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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1905

Page

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Old Internal Revenue Office Reopens in Sloane Building

Hon D H Moore assumes duties as collector of Internal Revenue for the eleventh district succeeding J Entrekin. The office reappointed the same deputy force with Miss Lacy Westenhaven as stenographer. The staff includes George Gregg, Russell Swineheart, and W S Stone. The district covers twenty eight counties and remits about one million dollars yearly. Bond of 90000 required. salary 4500. deputy bond 5900 to 50000.

D. H. Moore Internal Revenue Llth Revenue District Robert Manly J. ©. Entrekin Moore Chillicothe Lacy Westenhaver Hocking County John Finsterwald Columbus Capt Hutsinpillar Portsmouth Commodioaus Sloane Building Court and State Streets George ©. Gregg Circleville Russell D. Swineheart Ross County Stone Westenhaven

Death of Mrs Rounsavell in Columbus Tuberculosis Claims Life

Mrs Sarah Liggett Rounsavell wife of Edward Rounsavell died of tuberculosis after a short illness on Friday September 20 at 192 E First Avenue Columbus aged 49. Funeral Monday from her residence conducted by Rev N W Good of the Third Avenue M E Church with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. She was born and reared in this vicinity and many friends regret her passing.

Joseph Mulligan Columbus Sarah Liggett Rounsavell Edward Rounsavell E. First Avenue N. W. Good Third Avenue M. E Green Wn Roonsavell

Two Mine Accidents Leave One Man Dead in Ohio

In Glouster on Oct 2 Leonard Eberett 24 a Sunday Creek Coal Co Mine No 256 driver died after being crushed when a car ran over his chest while trying to prevent a runaway load. Funeral held Wednesday. he leaves a wife and two children. James Johnson injured in Mine No 256 when a car loosened and ran over his left arm. he cannot work for weeks.

Glouster Leonard Eberett Sunday Creek Co James Johnson

Death of Alice Coursey at Cemetery Street Home

Alice A. Coursey aged 25 wife of Jesse Coursey died at her home on Cemetery street Wednesday night last week. She leaves two sons aged three and five. Funeral services were held at the residence Friday. Jesse Coursey is a longtime employee at F. Stedman grocery.

Alice A. Coursey Jesse Coursey Cemetery Street F. ©. Stedman Wholeazle Grocery

Kale-Logan Wedding At Local Church Parsonage

Mr T F Kale and Miss Geneva Logan wed in a private ceremony at the Christian church parsonage last Wednesday evening. Rev T L Lowe officiated. Kale works as a clerk for Sam Sommer and is described as of sterling worth. Logan family, prominent locals, are noted as Geneva Logan’s parents.

T. F. Kale Geneva Logan The Christian Church T. L Lowe Kale Sam Sommer Miss Logan George Logan

Zenner & Co. Unveils New Closed Delivery Wagon in Athens

D. Zenner & Co introduces a handsome closed delivery wagon for Athens department stores, outfitted with plate glass lookouts and bearing the progressive Zenner name on both sides. The firm spares no pains to present Athens with a modern store experience in every detail.

D. Zenner & Co Athens

Mrs George Wyatt Celebrates 88th Birthday At Home

Mrs George Wyatt of near Amesville marked her 88th birthday with a Saturday home gathering. Attendees from Athens included Mrs Horace Bacon and Mrs Wyatt’s daughter Mrs D D Fuller, joined by granddaughter Mary Francis Lawhead, the great granddaughter who still does her own housework.

George Wyatt Amesville Athens Horace Bacon Wyatt D. D Fuller Mary Francis Lawhead

Pallas Club Opens Year With Ireland Themed Meeting

The Pallas club held its first year meeting at Mrs A E Price Sunnyside with Mrs David Putnam presiding. Price led the literary program and the talks covered Picturesque Ireland Ancient Landmarks of Erin and Myth and Tradition. The discussion focused on the Legendary Race. Next gathering set for Mrs Raw s on Oct 14.

Pallas Club A. E. Price Sunnyside David Putnam

Amos J. Mavis and Mattie Tate Wed Quietly

Amos J. Mavis and Miss Mattie Tate were quietly married on Saturday evening September 30 at Hock-Hocking with Rev. Dr. Stutz officiating.

Amos J. Mavis Mattie Tate Hock-Hocking Stutz

Carnegie Library Opens On Ohio University Campus

The new Carnegie library on the Ohio University campus opens to the public with librarian Charles G. Matthews and assistant Miss Belle Bishop. It offers about twenty thousand books, daily newspapers, and fifty magazines with limited hours and rules for use. Residents with references may borrow two books, one fiction, for two weeks with a two cent daily fine for overdue items.

Carnegie Library The Ohio University Charles G. Matthews Belle Bishop

Open Letter to Pattison on National Issues in State Campaign

Charles Dick of Columbus objects to Pattison aligning state politics with national issues. He accuses Pattison of backing federal railroad rate regulation and Civil Rights enforcement while opposing them in Ohio when in office. Dick cites historical votes, asks Pattison to stand by his record, and condemns party tactics.

John M. Pattison Newark United States Congress Allen Ohio House Campbell State Senate Foraker Ohio Democratic Party of House of Representatives George B Cox Washington Ohio Senate United States Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio General Assembly Board of Railroad Commissioners General Assembly Maryland Gorman Bonaparte Roosevelt Charles Dick

Free Training of Nurses For Rural Areas

The Philadelphia School for Nurses funds free training for young women from rural districts. At Witherpo on Building in Philadelphia, selected applicants receive two years of instruction with room, board, uniforms, and Red Cross diplomas. Graduates gain practice eligibility nationwide, and may shorten training to eighteen months with a six month home study. The program covers health, sanitation, and nursing roles beyond hospital care. The ten year old School is endorsed by physicians and educators nationwide.

Philadelphia School For Nurses Witherapoon Philadelphia Order of the Red Cross

T. J. White and Nellie Byers Wed in May Area Home

The couple from Broadwell married Sunday October 1 at the Sewell residence with Rev. T. L. Lowe officiating. They plan to reside in Broadwell.

T. J. White Nellie Byers

Ohio University Plays Marietta To Scoreless Draw

In a 0 to 0 game two fifteen minute halves, Ohio University held Marietta college. Deach Railsback’s team showed form with fewer fumbles and precise play. Kaler punted effectively, Downer captained well, and the first half ended with Marietta near Ohio’s 25 yard line.

Ohio University Marietta College Deach Railsback Marietta Ohio Kaler Downer

Athens County Soldiers and Sailors Meet and Roster

At the Athens county soldiers and sailors meeting in Athens Ohio on September 27 officers were chosen for the next year and a broad roster of attendees listed. Maj L M Jewett was elected chair man with DM Burchfield secretary and W B Cornell treasurer. A widows membership provision was adopted and township vice presidents named. The group plans annual reunions in Athens with a five member executive committee and rules typical of such associations. A long roster of attendees names many former soldiers and their districts.

Soldiers and Sailors of Athens County Court House Athens Ohio L. M. Jewett DM. Burchfield William B. Cornell J. M.goodspeed A. W. Lynch J. O. Imes W. H. H. Wallace B.S. Miles Dover A. J. Learned Lodi Harvey Williams Lee Peter Ritchie Rome Amos Wharf Trimble S. H. Johnson Troy A.D. Carlton Waterloo L. Hawk York Township H. C. Comstock Soldiers and Sailore Their Wives and Widows Association

Methodist Church Services and Local Visit

Next Sunday the Methodist Church holds usual services with preaching at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. by Pastor Dr. W. L. Slutz. Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and Epworth League at 6 p.m. Mrs. R. J. Berry of Findlay visits Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Moore on College Street.

Methodist Church W. L. Slutz Epworth League R. J. Berry of Findlay D. H. Moore College Street

Falloon Family Noted In Lucky Strike mining incident

News arrives that Charles Falloon of about 50 and brother of Hon. George Falloon was seriously injured in a Bedford Oregon mine explosion with eyes damaged and precarious condition. Charles W. Cooley of Park Kansas died from a malignant growth linked to a childhood horse kick. Cooley and his wife Jessica Falloon had farming interests and a daughter Susan. The Falloon family plans support for the widow.

Charles Falloon George Falloon Adrian Missouri Arthur Falloon Rutland Bedford Oregon Charles W. Cooley Park Kansas Jessica Falloon Athens Mr. Cooley Plains Mr. Falloon Susan

Jennings Family Heads to New Decatur Alabama

Mr and Mrs Ralph P Jennings and their baby Edward depart for a month long visit with Edwards parents in New Decatur Alabama.

Ralph P. Jennings Edward New Decatur Alabama

Also Mentioned on This Page

Revenue Office D. H Moore Mr. Manly OLD Force Geo. C. Gregg Rounsavell Alice Coursey Kale-Logan Zenner’s Pallas Carnegie Pattison Foo Connett L Gilman Stone Gahman Elliott L. G Miller Johnson Humphrey Fisher R Marshick Hieyman Mautz Jones Simon Downer Roeser Murphey Hobbzell Pegland R. H McGrew Stewart Kaler Ritner Morgan Sweeney Kers Foster Noli Arietta Association Soldiers and Sailors County O. V. L. Marshfield P. Finsterwald V. L John Kale Waset Va. Cavalry Coleman, Co O. VY. L Marshfield R. M. Monroe W. Va Steven Hull O. V.L Guyaville W. OC. Foster Ablany R. Lowry Mineral James H. Jones J. B. Stevenson R. D Jewel Big Run Miles Athena W. H. Irwin V.L Albany T. J. Morris J. A. Stewart Fisher M. B. Cooley O. V VY. L H. H. Wharff O.V. L Guynville T. M. Pickering A. H. Sims D. D. Fuller Henry T. Sewell N. G. Shade T. M. Headley Gith Jacksonville James M. Salters V. L. Athens E. N Ras Rison, Co H. Robinett Cavalry W. B. Southerton D. A. Sutton H. Tinkham Chanancey E. Roush Joseph Hawk Stewart Nelsonville Thomas Biddison V.J J. M. Goodspeed Andrew Jackson Chauncey Francis M. Tipme Parker Rigg W. N. McCoy Jono Barnes Hiram Bowers W. P. Taylor Ben Knowlton O. Pierce N. Greens U. S. Cavalry Wm. Wilson Goysville Enais Dailey Thomas Dailey J. A. Smith J. B. Lowther O. V. L. Mineral Wm. Lewellyn Henry Paker J. E. Linscott J. R. Wickham Broadwell Frederick Stalder Athenas James F. Wood W. R. Wickham C. Johnson W. Va. Cavalry Henry Stratton John Beasley V.L. Amesville J. W. Brooks V. L. Albany D. Gist Baker John J. Dooley J. O. Ames W. H. H Wallace Lynch Chas. Falloon Jessie Falloon Cooley
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