Fire destroys Athens Veneered Door Co plant
A fire at dawn destroyed the Athens Veneered Door Co plant near the B and O depot. Loss estimated 12000 to 15000 dollars with about 80 percent insured. Firemen arrived late due to a blocked track. cause under investigation with theories of incendiarism or spontaneous combustion. The firm had recent start up, with orders in process and 12 to 14 employees invested in the venture. The plant is planned to be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Veneered Door Co
D. A. Bardin
Bardin
D. W. Peoples
Scime
Mrs Hiram Geeley Dead At West State Street Home
Mrs Hiram A. Cooley died at her West State street residence Friday night around 10 o’clock after a year of illness. Husband and three sons were present. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 at the residence with interment in the new cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram A. Cooley
West State Street
New Cemetery
Mayor Day’s Busy Tuesday Ends in Fines
Mayor Day faced a busy day as fines and costs were handed out on Tuesday. George Fritz and Paul Andy were arrested for assault and battery after attacking a foreigner on Union Street. Both men were fined $12.95 each. Thomas Johnson and William Pierce also paid fines of $3 plus costs. Milligan, accused of drunkenness and abusing his wife, was fined $13.90 and ordered to perform street labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Day
George Fritz
Paul Andy
Lower Unio Street
Laul Abe
Heid
Thomas Johnson
Wiliam Pierce
Milligan
New Two Story Brick Business Building Planned
Nelsonville on Fulton street will see a two story brick business building erected by L. J. Warner. Ground staking and initial construction are set to begin within the next few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Fulton Street
L. J. Warner
Marriages Reported by Squire Bever
Marsheid September 1 Squire Bever reports two marriages William Rovinete and Miss Blanch Mills of Jacksonville wed at the Probate Court in county seat Christopher Pierce and Miss Mabel Johnston of Carbondale wed at the home of CC Pierce in Marshfield
Bart charges Goodman with board bill fraud in Nelsonville
Nelsonville, AMs. 21-Homer Bart, who runs a boarding house in the city, appeared in Balercourt yesterday and swore out a warrant against James Goodman for defrauding him of a $2.50 board bill. Goodman, from New Straitsville, is at large after an earlier arrest on a similar charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ams
Homer Bart
Balercourt
James Goodman
Goodman
New Straitsville
School Board elects Hattie Blackburn to High School post
In regular session the Board elected Mrs Hattie Hines Blackburn to teach in the High School with a salary of 55 dollars monthly. Blackburn holds a Bachelor and Master, plus post graduate work, and is a trained musician. Board also named McDougall Clerk pro tem and adjourned to meet again on call of President Worstell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
McDougall
Worstell
Palmer
Coultrap
Miss Bird
Zanesville
Hattie Hines Blackburn
Blackburn
Athens
Ohio University
Russ Baur
Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati
NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Nelsonville Aug 31 The board of education confirmed three new hires for public schools A O Myers principal fourth ward G V Fridley principal first ward and Grace McDonald Latin teacher at the high school They will teach in the I O O F hall west end and town hall classrooms with Miss Anderson guiding a group in the town hall for extra instruction Local halls will house additional pupils as the coal school building hallways are repurposed for classes
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Nelsonville
Board of Education
Grady
A. O. Myers
Defiance
Ohio
Fourth Ward
G. V. Fridley
Lithopolis
First Ward
Grace McDonald
Celina
West End
Anderson
Town Hall
Lucky Man Draws Key to Saloon Box of Money
John Oliver of Hocking drew the key that opened a saloon box in Athens on Labor Day. He produced four keys and the second opened the lock to reveal twenty six dollars in bills. Oliver calls it a good day's wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Hocking
J. E. Donaldson
Oliver
Athens
Mr. Oliver
John
First Reunion of the 7106 V 1
The first reunion of the Seventh Ohio United States Volunteer Infantry drew thousands to Chillicothe for an open air program. Mayor Yarla welcomed visitors. Capt. Carmi Thompson spoke for the regiment’s guests and noted hospitality. The event concluded with Taps by Bugler Bernard Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarla
Chilicothe
Carmi Thompson
Co. L
Ironton
Chillicothe
Bernard Thompson
Co. B
Athens
Ohio United States Volunteer Infantry
Tom D. Binckley
New Lexington
Columbus
Memorial Hal
Newark
Pennison
Hebron
Harris
Memorial Hall
H. D. Burch
W. Jd. Sears
Tiffin Gilmore
Col. A. L. Hamilton
Thos. D. Binkley
Frank Lowry
W. J. Miller
New Matamoras
D. A. Rannais
Logan
Ohio
W. C. Farres
Sergt
Jacksonville
D. ©. Slaughter
Guy H. Brown
Frank 5. Lowry
Capt
Erwin C. Woodworth
O. D. Dailey
Albany
Charles Mitchell Injured in Near-Fatal Accident in Athens
Charles Mitchell of Athens suffered severe injuries while unloading telephone poles at Drakes when a pole end struck him. He sustained a triple jaw fracture a broken collarbone and facial wounds. He was brought home Sunday night and is steadily improving and able to be about the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Mitchell
Athens
Drakes
Mitchell
Mystery of Baby Solved in Athens Abduction Case
Parkersburg police traced a baby’s disappearance to a Cincinnati excursion and a woman Miss Minna Queen admitted the child’s mother is a young woman from a prominent Buchanan West Virginia family. The infant was left on a veranda in East Athens and taken by train back to Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hundres
Athens
Hlefto
Chandless
Buchanan
W. Va
Miss Queen
Parkersburg
Queen
Canaanville
Stewart
Buchanon
Ministers Attend Conference in Chillicothe
Nelsonville report states Rev. Mr. Miller departed for the Methodist Episcopal conference in Chillicothe and will stay several days. Next Sunday services will feature Rev. Mr. Matheny in the morning and Professor A. A. Grady delivering the evening address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Miller
Chillicothe
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Methodist
Matheny
A. A. Grady
Compromise Measures Adopted in Athens County Campaign
R. D. Williams, chairman, opened campaign headquarters in the Law building on Washington Street. The executive committee endorsed him and named a three to seven member Campaign Committee including J. P. Wood and E. C. Woodworth. This marks a progress toward compromise between Bryson supporters and antiBrysons with further concessions possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Williams
Athens County
Republican Campaign Committee
Washington Street
L. A. Koons
Williams
Bryson Central Committee
W. G. Danford
James Braleyv
Camtee
Wilms
Willaros
J. P. Wood
H. H. Haniag
D. W H. Moore
J. B. Hill
F. W. Bush
C. H. Bryson
E. C. Woodworth
Premium Pippins Grower Frost Showy Apples From Guysville
Abner Frost of near Guysville brought into town a pair of giant Premium Pippins from his farm. The apples measure fourteen inches around and are noted for their size and quality though too heavy to stay on the tree before harvest. Frost could win top honors in a horticultural display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Frost
Guysville
Daily Messenger
Phetteplace Goodin Wedding in Alonday Office
Squire Rose performed the marriage of John Phettleplace and Alwida Goodin at his office in Alonday. Both parties are reported from near Athens. Phettleplace is described as a farmer.
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Squire Rose
John Phettledoe
Alwida Goodin
Alonday
Athens
Mr. Phettleplace
Rathbone Picnic Supper Delights Community Social Scene
Rathbone Slaters enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon picnic on Mrs. Church’s lawn on West State Street. A playful baseball game, a melodious musical program, clog dancing, and races followed a lavish spread. The event celebrated Rathbone Sisters social ties and honored hosts Mr. and Mrs. Church with warm thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone Slaters
Church
George Junod
Athens Lumber Co
Pearl Blackkwood
Eltyight
Lulu Hooper
Russell Goldsberry
Rathbone
Mrs. Church
RJ. B
Portrait of Dr. W. H. Scott Acquired by Ohio State University
The Ohio State University has secured a portrait of William Henry Scott, third president of the university. Painted by H. M. Walcott of Newark, the work is praised for its direct, balanced portrayal and its enduring artistic value. Scott led OSU from 1883 to 1805, with the university prospering under his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
William Henry Scott
Scott
Ug. R Taylor
H. M. Walcott
Newark
Columbus Dispatch
Athens
Ohio University
Death of infant in Nelsonville cholera infantum
Five month old Edith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Shanon of Carbon Hill road Nelsonville, died Saturday forenoon from cholera infantum. Funeral held Sunday at 1 30 PM from the residence with Rev Cook officiating. Interment in Carbon Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Edith
Bert Shanon
Carbon Hill Road
Cook
Carbon Flt
Amsey Kennard Arrested for Arson in Mine Barn Fire
Deputy Sheriff Lowrey brought Am sey Kennard of Mineral to Athens to answer arson charges. Kennard is accused of burning the Winchester mine barn last Saturday. mules and other property were destroyed. Blood hounds tracked him leading to his arrest. The hearing occurred in Squire Rose's court Tuesday, and Kennard was bound over to the circuit on a $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowrey
Amsey Kennard
Athens
Kennard
Winchester
Squire
Rose
Quiet Labor Day Observance In Nelsonville
Nelsonville marked Labor Day with no local events as residents traveled to nearby Athens for celebrations. Citizens hope future holidays are observed properly, amid a “deserted village” appearance and the absence of city activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens
John Mitchell
Thaen
Death of Infant Fred Wallace Long
The seven weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Long died Tuesday evening at the Pratt street home after several days of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at 10 o clock Thursday morning at the residence conducted by Rev Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wallace
Herbert Long
Long
Pratt Street
Rev. Lowe
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Hiram Geeley
Beverage Marriage Court
Athens High School
Tae Phe
Gyicette
Rhe Ath
Charles Mitchell
Liéwky
West Virginia
Anti’s
Phetteplace—Goodin
State Street
Lane
Hock
Ag Street
DR. W.H. Scott
Ohio State
Mrs. Herbert
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