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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1905

Page

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Widow of Abusive Husband Storms Trial After Fatal Shooting

Mrs. Thomas Beddows of Derthick shoots her husband in his head during a violent quarrel as inquest rules death a homicide. She is jailed on a bond of 1000 awaiting preliminary hearing. son testifies to accidental shooting and the couple had sought divorce amid abuse threats.

Ghlouwmer Thomas Beddows Derthick Marshal Yocum David Dille Beddows Lane Athens Gormley Heddows Sandy Bretalle L. A. Koows Eeq

D A R Picnic At Roberts Home Near Millfield

The Nebby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R hosted a Saturday picnic near Millfield with guests from Athens Jacksonville and Trimble. A patriotic song service featured recitations by Misses Roberts and a reading by Mrs Floridee Sprague. Guests praised the hospitality and hoped for more such gatherings.

Misses Roberts Millfield Nebby Lee Ames Athens

Suffrage Club Plans Delegate To Warren Convention

The Suffrage club will meet at Mrs. D. B. Stewart's home on Wednesday. Gay, secretary, will preside, and a delegate to the state convention at Warren will be chosen with plans for the coming year decided.

The Suffrage Club Ill D. B. Stewart Wednes- Gay Bo'clock Warren

Mrs Henry Dies of Typhoid at 38

Mrs J J Henry, 38, died at her home in Alexander township last Wednesday from typhoid fever. She was daughter of Mason Andrews. Funeral services were held at Hebbardsville P Church Friday at two o clock.

J. J. Henry Alexander Township Mason Andrews Hebbardsville

Hogle-Wed Needham Tie The Knot at Needham Home

Charles W. Hogle and Eleanor Needham wed Sunday afternoon at the bride's parent's North Congress Street home. About thirty relatives attended as Rev. G Walton King officiated using the Presbyterian ring ceremony. Miss Needham, long active in church circles, will reside with Mr. Hogle in Nelsonville where he works for Hocking Valley railroad.

Charles W. Hogle Eleanor Needham Silas Needham Congress Street G. Walton King Presbyterian Church Needham Presbyterian Hogie Hocking Valley Railroad Company Nelsonville

Hospital Deaths Report From State Hospital Ledger

Edward Kuttig a 44 year old inmate died Saturday his body sent to Lancaster for burial Samanthe Clark inmate for four years died September 6 aged 61 her remains sent to Adams county for interment E Vickers aged 44 died at the hospital Thursday paralysis listed as cause his body sent to Woodsfield for burial Miss Francis Mulligan inmate of the state hospital died Saturday gastro enteritis age 44 funeral at St Pauls Catholic church and interment in Catholic cemetery

Edward Kuttig Lancaster Buriel Samanthe Clark Adams County E. ©. Vickers Woodsfield Francis Mulligan State Hospital St. Paul’s Catholic Church Ceme

Three Sunday Closing Violations Heard by Mayor Logan

Police Court sessions before Mayor Logan included three cases for keeping a saloon open on Sunday. Harl McCoy was fined 3.60 dollars. Bert Risley received the same fine, and Cheries McVickers’s case was not heard yet and likely to incur the same fine.

Logan Harl McCoy Wae Bert Risley Fine Cheries McVickers

Injunction Sought Over Nelsonville City Light Plant Contract

A injunction suit in Nelsonville sought to halt city officers from paying Russell Engine Co for constructing the municipal electric light plant. Judge Wood denied the injunction, allowing payments to continue while disputes over contract law and building specifications persisted. The case followed months of contention that left the city in darkness for six months.

Nelsonville D. ©. Damper Licitor Dudge Weod Augel Engine Company Et al amd @shipping & municipal electric light plant Ame Heck of Jeniper Mack Old Light Company Endeske Pigus Judge Wood Ender Yivisemens Athens Frank Patton Municipel

Good Road Improvement Plans Publicized in Ohio

State highway commissioner Hon Sam Huston visits Athens Hotel Berry to recruit county cooperation for road material testing and state funded improvements. He will meet residents Sept 21 and travel to Abdiens county for preliminary investigations.

Sam Austen Athens Ohio State University Hueton Berry Abdiens Ohio United States

Albany Beats Salem Center 8–6 to Take Series Opener

The Albany baseball team defeated Salem Center 8 to 6 on Saturday at Albany for the third win of the season. About 450 Salem supporters attended, with Williams and Wade catching for Albany and Lutz, Hampton, and Dennison batting for Salem Center. Umpires Morgan and Lyman called the game.

Albany Salem Center Salem Williams Wade Lutz Hampton Dennison Morgan Lyman

Investigation Certifies Approval or Disapproval of Application

Following the inquiry, the official will certify whether to approve or disapprove the application based on findings. The process concludes with formal certification by the responsible authority.

Day-Brewer Nuptials In Athens Sept August Evening

The Day home on Washington street hosted the marriage of Charles Das formerly of Lottridge and Alice Brewer daughter of L. F. Brewer on Wednesday evening August 30 in a small gathering. The bride is a popular saleslady and head clerk at A B Scott's store known for courtesy. Das is a U S Army sergeant with three years service including Yellow Stone Park and the Philippine Islands.

Gilbert Day Washington Street Charles Das Lottridge Alice Brewer L. F. Brewer Athens A.B. Scott's

Syndicate Wilson Draws Crowds in West Virginia Meetings

West Virginia report from Flet Rock notes evangelist Syndicate Wilson recently housed at Athens State Hospital, praising the institution as well regulated and in perfect health. He draws enormous crowds, requires a large tent and musical band. Also mentions Miss Louise Stahl returning from three months abroad and Miss Jenning visiting at home in Jackson with roommate Miss Stahl.

K. McKiney Flet Rock W. Ve Ender Sydnicate Wilson Athens State Hospital America Louise Stahl Spmim Jen@s Jackson Miss Stahl Dr.Kite Pase College Street

Centenarian Pilcher Dies at Home in Castor Indiana

Joseph E Pilcher aged 100 years 11 months 10 days died at his son s home in Castor Indiana Survived by three children Charles W Pilcher Joseph E Pilcher and Mrs Gen W Schofield He served in Black Hawk Mexican and Civil War events held various river captain roles and traveled widely His diamond wedding anniversary was celebrated at the St Louis Exposition and he received many telegrams from friends in Indiana and Ohio The passing ends a long life marked by public service and exploration

Joseph E. Pilcher Pilcher Athena Athens County Ohio Chilileothea Mary Tillinghast Racine Dunpon Indiana Black Hille Vis. Dagseph E. Pilcher Charles W. Pilcher Caster Gen. W. Schofield Indianapolis Ceeter Mr. Pilcher Mississippi South Dakota Indiaapolis

Dr King Leaves Athens Presbyterian Church for Dayton

Dr King resigns from the First Presbyterian Church of Athens after a congregational vote to dissolve the pastoral relation. The Athens Presbytery session at Amesville affirmed the dissolution. King will preach his farewell October 24, then proceed to Dayton to lead Park Presbyterian Church.

Presbyterian Church Dr. King F. P. Bachman J. P.mcvay Henry Zenner King J. M. Wood M. Foster Athens Amesville J. D. Brown Ames Amenville First Presbyterian Church Messrs Foster Brown Park Presbyterian Church Dayton New York King Athens

Reverend Louis O. Richmond to Speak at Presbyterian Church

The Rev Louis O Richmond of Kentom will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening. Those who heard him in August will want to hear him again. He has just returned from a year ahead and is described as a strong southern Ohio preacher. All members and the congregation are urged to attend both services. Special music will be performed by the choir.

Louis O. Richmond Kentom Presbyterian Church R Richmond Ohio Richmond

Dr. Chase Triumphs at Columbus Driving Park Race

Dr. Chase the trotting horse won the 2:18 at Columbus driving park in Columbus. The horse earned its first track work here and is owned by J. B. Chappelear. Several Athens residents witnessed the event.

Dr. Chase Columbus J. B. Chappelear Athens

Carpenter Hardware Manager Buys Local Residence

J. E. Carpenter manager of Carpenter Hardware has purchased E. C. Woolworths residence on Carpenter street and will take possession when Woodworths new College street home is ready for occupancy.

J. E. Carpenter Carpenter Hardware E. C. Woolworth Carpenter Street Mr. Woodworth College Street

Nelsonville Social Notes and Local Updates

Miss Nelle Gabriel of Tombstone and Miss Nancy Dew of Athens stayed with Miss Nelle Wright. Rev. E. S. DeMier visited Cleveland. no services in Nelsonville. Wm Dresher in critical condition after mine fall at Riverside. Mary Powell ill with scarlet fever. Foreign Missionary convention held in Nelsonville with 25 delegates. W T U to elect officers and delegates in coming meeting. Charles Wagoner and Pauline returned from Springfield. Landen family visited. Wolfe named East End principal after Hayden resigns to attend college.

Nelle Gabriel Tombstone Arizona Nancy Dew Athens Nelle Wright E. S. DeMier The Christian Church Cleveland Wm. Dresher Riverside Hocking Valley Mary Wm. Powell Gertrude Sheppard Charles Louden Marion Foreign Missionary Society of Marietta District M. E. Church Mary Sisson Charles Wagoner Pauline Springfield Charles Landen Cathring Meyers W. H. Wolfe Lancaster East End Charles Hayden

Carthage Township Sunday School Convention Grand Success

The Carthage township Sunday school convention at Lawrence Chapel over Friday and Saturday featured Geo L Pake with talks on traps and opportunities, recitations by Miss Bessie Rose and Miss Clara Caldwell, and sessions led by Prof Coultrap and Rev Crabbe. The event closed with a summary address and roundtable discussion on the Sunday School.

Carthage Township Lawrence Chapel Geo. L. Pake M. P. Crabbe Bessie Rose F. Colutrap Pake Round Table A. B. Saunders S. E. McVall M. R. Crabbe F. Bowman Clara Caldwell

Injured Hand at Athens Lumber Plant Hurts Employee

Rodolph Oxley, an Athens Lumber Company employee, suffered a severe hand injury yesterday morning when his right hand was caught in a joining machine. His thumb and first two fingers were severed and he was taken to a physician for treatment.

Rodolph Oxley Athens Lumber Company Oxley

Rhodes heads to New Philadelphia for Toscarawas county book

Rhodes and a group of solicitors who have worked on the Athens County Atlas and History for over a year depart Tuesday for New Philadelphia to begin a similar project for Toscarawas county. Rhodes has been here a week accompanying him.

Rhodes Athens County New Philadelphia Toscarawas County

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Mirs. Beddow of D. A. R. Picnic Hogle-Needham Tery Old Light Plant Company Sam Huston State Commission Mid County Reymira Board of Count Board of County Commigsionere Syndicate Wilson In West Va Park Church Presbyterian Services
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