Enrollment Reaches Record High In Athens Public Schools
Athens Public Schools opened with the largest enrollment in history under Superintendent Coultrap. The district added classroom space in Pratt Street Mission Church and the old Mt Zion Baptist Church on Lancaster Street to accommodate more than a thousand pupils, with potential for a further room if needed.
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Athens
Coultrap
Pratt Street Mission
Hivelyn Young
Winifred Richmond
Garnet Smythe
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Lancaster Street
Death of Mrs. Catharine Opendier at Local Hospital
Mrs. Catharine Opendier, 65, died Saturday morning at the hospital after a period of confinement. The immediate cause of death was pneumonia. The remains were shipped to Lancaster on Saturday evening for burial.
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Catharine Opendier
Drunk man James Smith arrested in Nelsonville
James Smith from Pt. Pleasant West Virginia was arrested by Chief Warner for public drunkenness. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Sharp and was fined three dollars plus costs but could not pay, so he was sentenced to two weeks of labor on the streets. He carried a traveling outfit with coffee tea a razor needle thread buttons and other items. He arrived in town yesterday and solicited coins from residents near Mayette Street before entering the city building where the mayor and chief observed his condition.
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Nelsonville
James Smith
Pt. Pleasant
Warner
Sharp
Smith
Mayette
Opening of College Year Begins with Welcome Address
The college year opens Tuesday at 9 20 with Dr Ellis delivering the welcome address to the student body. A record enrollment is expected and reception committees are active as new faces appear and enrollment starts this morning.
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Ellis
Motion for a New Trial in Nelsonville Case
In Nelsonville, a motion for a new trial was argued after William Spray’s conviction in police court on a disturbing the peace charge. Elrod Shrader, Spray’s attorney, contends the verdict lacks sufficient evidence. Mayor Sharp overruled the motion and Spray posted a $50 bond to cover fines and costs.
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Nelacaryille
Nelsonvile
Willam Spray
Spray
Elrod Shrader
Sharp
Shrader
Common Pleas Court
Coolville Fair Opens September 18 1906
The Coolville fair runs September 18 19 and 26 1906 with exhibits races and colorful displays. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy agricultural products crafts and entertainment.
City plans 10 percent loan for street paving project
Athens council approves notes to pay contractors for East State Street and other paving work. The plan authorizes six month notes bearing interest, financed by the Sinking Fund Trustees. Mayor Day reports August receipts totaling 74.50. Bills for cement work, sewer tanks, city hall plumbing, and Labor Day policemen are approved. Council orders debris removal on North Court Street and outlines bridge and sidewalk repairs alongside defective manhole covers on East State, Franklin, and May avenues. Adjournment set for October 1.
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William Hower
Athens
Daniel Mills
Morris Avenue
Day
Servier
Brannon
South Bridge
Plumbing City Hall
Labor Day
North Court Street
Couney Oweat
Opnca
Tammy
Hudson Bros
Lewis
Elmwood Place
East State Street
Franklin and
May Avenue
Sewer Committee
Personal notices from Athens and surrounding area
A string of social and professional visits, travel, and new assignments across Athens Colum bus and nearby towns. People include A J Wilson of Columbus visiting his daughter Mrs Henson. Miss Blanche Towe taking a principal post in Kydaee. Dr Edward Williams of Columbus visiting Miss Mable Baker. and teachers like George Christman and Frank Gullum beginning new roles in area schools and colleges.
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A. J. Wilson
Columbus
Athens
Edward Beret
Clifford Fulton
Meigs County
Pro
T. N Hoover
Waverley
Aliss Muay Read
New Orleans
Dan Delay
Henry Link
Atrormney L. G. Worstell
Blanche Towe
Albans
Jtydaee
Acord
Harry
Harvey Ramsey
Laura Hastings
Corinne
Kern
Lenore
Louise Carpenter
Gale Tritch
Findlay
Helena Alford
Winsted, Conn
Mayme
O’bleness
Julia Coleman
East Mulberry Street
Samuel McBride
Amesville
Gilbert E. Day
Logan
Charles Farnless
Reenersville
Morgan County
Kate
Lizzie Scott
Will Acord
Albert Counts
Caldwell
Scott
Poplar Avenue
Clark Williams
Ashville
George Christman
Murray City
Emmett Hooper
Maude Hutchinson
Pittsburg
Mildred Francis
Richard Berry
Findley
D. H. Moore
A. L. Kissinger
Lancaster
James Ballard
Edward Williams
Mable Baker
L. P. White
Pelee
Isaac Warner Nelsonville
D. Earheart
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Hebbardsville
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Albany
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Michigan
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O. G. Jordan
R. W. Miller
Hemlock
T. B. White
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Niagara Falls
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Piqua
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Hilliard
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Toledo
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Zanesville
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Petosky
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Frenchtown
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Marion
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Uhrichsville
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Worcester
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Stewart
Jaéwell
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Trimble
Ethel Radcliffe
H. H. Haning
Dayton
Atlantic City
J. A. Ivers
Mconuelsville
Charles Beckler
Thurstrom
Thor
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Athens County
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H. H. Wickham
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