Local Marriages Reported by Squire Bever
Marshfield September 4 reports two marriages William Robinett and Blanch Mills of Jacksonville wed at the Probate office with John Beverage officiating Christopher Pierce of Marshfield and Mabel Johnston of Carbondale married at C C Pierce home by Mr Beverage in Marshfield area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Squire Beverage
William Robinett
Blanch Mills
Jacksonville
Christopher Pierce
Mabel Johnston
Carbondale
Beverage
C. c. Pierce
Fire destroys Athens Veneered Door Co plant near B&O depot
Fire completely destroyed the Athens Veneered Door Co plant near the B&O depot at an early Sunday hour. Loss estimated 12000 to 15000 dollars with about 80 percent insured. Cause undetermined with theories of incendiarism or spontaneous combustion. rapid area blocked by freight train delay hindered firefighting. The company had orders in progress and planned to rebuild after the spring erection of new machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Veneered Door Co
D. A. Rardin
Rardin
Ger
Mrs Hiram Cooley Dies at Home on West Iesaal Street
Mrs Hiram A Cooley died at her home on West Iesaal Street Friday at 10 o clock after a year of ill health. Her husband and three sons were present. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 o'clock at the residence, with interment in the new cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram A. Cooley
West Iesaal Street
Ane
Mayor Day Handles Fines After Tuesday Row
Mayor Day dealt with a busy day as George Fritz and Paul Andy were arrested for assault and battery in a Union street saloon. The Sheriff imposed fines of 12.95 dollars each, while Thomas Johnson and William Pierce paid 6.90 dollars total after a 3 dollar fine. Milligan, charged with drunkenness and wife abuse, faced a 13.90 dollar fine to be served as street labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Day
George Fritz
Paul Andy
Union Street
Thomas Johnson
William Pierce
Milligan
New Business Block Groundwork Under Way in Nelsonville
Nelsonville on Fulton street begins staking ground for a two story brick business block by L. J. Warner with construction to start within the next few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Fulton Street
L. J. Warner
Jumped Board Bill Charged in Nelsonville Case
Homer Baird, who runs a boarding house in Nelsonville, swore out a warrant in police court charging James Goodman with defrauding him of a $2.50 board bill. Goodman, a New Straits ville resident, is at large after a prior arrest on a similar charge.
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Nelsonville
Aug
Homer Baird
James Goodman
Board of Education appoints High School teacher
The Board met in reg ular session at Dr. McDougall's office electing McDougall as clerk pro tem. Mrs. Hattie Hines Blackburn was chosen to teach at the High School with a salary of 55 percent of a month. Blackburn brings degrees from Athens High School Ohio University and a Master's from the University with post graduate work and music training. The addition strengthens the High School faculty and the board adjourned to meet on call of President Worstell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
McDougall
Worstell
Palmer
Coultrap
Miss Bird
Zanesville
Hattie Hines Blackburn
Blackburn
Athens High School
Ohio University
Miss Baur
Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati
Athens
New School Buildings Planned in Nelsonville Schools
Nelsonville board confirms three teacher appointments A O Myers of Defiance as fourth ward principal G V Fridley of Lithopolis as first ward principal and Grace McDonald of Celina as Latin teacher at the high school. Additional classrooms will open in the I O O F building town hall and central school corridors with 50 to 60 pupils in several spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Board of Education
Grady
A. O. Myers
Defiance
Ohio
Fourth Ward
G. V. Fridley
Lithopolis
First Ward
Grace McDonald
Celina
West End
Anderson
East End
Town Hall
Lucky Man Draws Key to Box of Money at Saloon
John Oliver of Hocking won a prize at J. E. Donaldson’s saloon in Athens on Labor Day. He produced his fourth key, opened the box to reveal $26, including a five spot and several two dollar bills. Oliver calls it a good day’s wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Hocking
J. E. Donaldson
Oliver
Athens
John
First Reunion of 710 Held in Chillicothe
The Scioto Gazette reports the first reunion of the Seventh Ohio United States Volunteer Infantry in Chillicothe on Aug 30 31 with a patriotic open air camp fire. Mayor Yaple welcomed visitors and the city keys were presented. Capt Carmi Thompson praised Chillicothe hospitality and the regiment’s fine support. Taps closed the event, and the unit is now incorporated. A future reunion is planned with Newark Pennison and Hebron among contenders. 280 plus registered, likely 325 final, next meeting set for Newark in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaple
Old Chillicothe
Carmi Thompson
Co. L
O. V. IL
Ironton
Chillicothe
Bernard Thompson
Co. B
Athens
Ohio United States Volunteer Infantry
Tom D. Binckley
New Lexington
Columbus
Memorial Hall
Newark
Pennison
Hebron
Harris
H. D. Burch
W. J. Sears
Tittin Gilmore
Col. A. L. Hamilton
Thos. D. Binkley
Frank Lowry
W. J. Miller
New Matamoras
D. A. Rannals
Justice Brown
A. O. Sloane
Edward Moore
C. H. Duncan
Signal Corps
Mystery of Baby Solved in Parkersburg Story
The Parkersburg Sentinel reports the baby left on McKinley avenue in Athens was brought from Cincinnati by nurse Miss Minna Queen. The mother is described as a young Buchanan West Virginia woman, from a prominent family, who allegedly wanted the child returned but faced family opposition. The infant was taken to Athens then left on a veranda before the couple reportedly traveled toward Parkersburg. Police will not disclose the mother's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
McKinley Avenue
Parkersburg Sentinel
Cincinnati
Minna Queen
Miss Queen
Parkersburg
East Athens
Canaanville
Stewart
Buchanon
W. Va
Methodist Services Schedule With Visiting Preacher
Nelsonville, Sept 4. The Rev Mr Miller departed for Chillicothe to attend the Methodist Episcopal conference in session. He will stay several days. Next Sunday the morning pulpit will be filled by Rev Mr Matheny and in the evening Professor A A Grady will deliver an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Miller
Chillicothe
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Matheny
A. A. Grady
Compromise measures adopted in Athens county campaign
R. D. Williams opens headquarters in the Law building on Washington street to run the Republican campaign in Athens county. Williams was elected executive committee chairman by the Bryson central committee but initially not recognized, and he formed a seven member campaign committee including J. P. Wood, H. H. Haning, D. H. Moore, J. B. Hill, F. W. Bush, C. H. Bryson, and B. C. Woodworth.
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 Braley
J. P. Wood
H. H. Haning
D. H. Moore
J. B. Hill
F. W. Bush
C. H. Bryson
B. C. Woodworth
Mr. Williams
Brysonites
Rathbone Sisters Picnic Supper Hosted by Mrs Church
The Rathbone Sisters enjoyed a lawn picnic hosted by Mrs Church on West State street. A playful baseball game followed with Mrs James Smith as referee and A P Linscott as umpire. The event featured Mr George Junod and a lively after supper race won by Miss Pearl Blackwood.
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Rathbone
Church
West State Street
Fats
James Smith
A. P. Linscott
Taylor
Taylor & Shaw
George Junod
Athens Lumber Co
Pearl Blackkwood
Lulu Hooper
Russell Goldsberry
Mrs. Church
Charles Mitchell Injured in Fearful Accident
Athens man Charles Mitchell, employed on a telephone line, was struck by a swinging pole while unloading at Drakes. He suffered a shattered jaw in three places a broken collar bone and a battered face. He returned home Sunday night and is slowly improving.
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Charles Mitchell
Athens
Drakes
Mitchell
Wanted man to work on farm with house and wages
Classified notice seeks a man with a small family to handle farm duties including cows poultry and a large garden. Steady year round work with wages. Inquire at the office. 9-1134wky.
Premium Pippins from Abner Frost Farm
Abner Frost of near Guysville visited the Daily Messenger and showed two mammoth Pippen apples grown on his farm. One fruit measures fourteen inches around, a solid hardy specimen likely to win top premium in a horticultural display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senger
Squire Rose Officiates Athens Couples Marriage
Squire Rose joined John Phettleplace and Alwida Goodin in marriage at his office on Monday. Both residents are from near Athens. Phettleplace is described as a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Rose
John Phettleplace
Alwida Goodin
Athens
Phettleplace
Coroner Lane Fixes Up Squire Lane House
The office on Hocking Street has been repainted and repapered improving its appearance. Coroner Lane oversees the work to refresh the historical site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Squire Lane
Hocking Street
Portrait of Dr William H Scott Joins OSU Collection
The portrait of Dr William Henry Scott LL D third president of Ohio State University has been secured by the university. Scott served as president from 1883 to 1895 and oversaw notable prosperity. The gift is by H M Walcott of Newark and praised for its likeness and restrained style. The painting will be a permanent artistic asset. Dr Scott previously led Ohio University before joining OSU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
William Henry Scott
H. M. Walcott
Newark
Ohio University
Infant dies of cholera infantum in Nelsonville
Heith, five months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Shanon of Carbon Hill road, died Saturday morning at the family home. Funeral held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 from the residence with Rev. Mr. Cook officiating. Interment in Carbon Hill Cemetery.
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Nelsonville
Heith
Bert Shanon
Carbon Hill Road
Cook
Carbon Hill Cemetery
Amsey Kennard Arrested for Arson in Mine Barn Fire
Deputy Sheriff Lowrey brought Amsey Kennard of Mineral to Athens to answer the arson charge. Kennard allegedly burned the Winchester mine barn last Saturday, consuming four mules and other property. Bloodhounds tracked the trail and Kennard was arrested. The hearing in Squire Rose's court set a $1000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowrey
Amsey Kennard
Mineral
Athens
Kennard
Winchester
Nothing Doing on Labor Day in Nelsonville
Nelsonville observed Labor Day quietly with no local celebration. Many residents visited Athens to attend events centered on President John Mitchell while Nelsonville appeared like a deserted village and officials hope future holidays are properly observed.
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Athens
Mitchell
Nelsonville
John Mitchell
Death of Seven Weeks Old Long Infant
Fred Wallace, the seven weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Long, died Tuesday evening at the Long home on Pratt street after several days of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at the Long residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wallace
Herbert Long
Long
Pratt Street
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Hiram Cooley
Goodman
New Straitsville
Scioto Gazette
Ith O. V
Buchanan
West Virginia
Anti’s
Rathbones
State Street
Abner Frost
Guysville
Phetteplace—Goodin
Geis A
DR. Wr. Scott
Ohio State
Mrs. Herbert
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