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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1906

Page

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Athens County Republicans elect delegates for Dayton trip

About ninety delegates attended the January 1906 county Republican convention in Athens. They elected a slate to go to the state convention in Dayton, though many doubted seating due to timing and compliance with the state call. Delegates included Dr. A. J. Crawford, W. G. Canford, Dr. Nathan Hill, Dr. C. W. Cable, D. J. Hixon, and others, with eight alternates.

A. J. Crawford Athens County W. G. Canford Trimble Township York Township Nathan Hill C. W. Cable York D. J. Hixon Amesville Fred W. Bush Harry Stalder William A. Hibbard Athens McDougall Central Committee Warrener Dayton

Transformer Burned Out Cuts Lights in Nelsonville

A city electric light plant transformer in the East End burned out Monday evening cutting off power for two nights to numerous consumers. The unit was repaired by yesterday and lights were restored last night.

Nelsonville City Electric Light Plant East End

Death of Infant in Pleasanton Area

Dessiree Ruthe Harner died at age 3 years 3 months 3 days near Pleasan ton Sept 9. Funeral services were held at Rebbardsville C P church Monday afternoon and burial followed in the adjacent cemetery. A large circle of neighbors and friends share in the family’s sorrow.

Albany Dessiree Ruthe John C Mary E. Harner Pleasanton Rebbardsville C. P

Cash Up or 10 the Works

Orval Sheets and Virgil Byers were sent to the Columbus work house for two months after pleading guilty to defrauding Homer Baird of boarding house bills. They were arrested in Middleport and brought to Columbus by Officers Shaner and Lauderbeck, fined five dollars plus costs. Mrs Minnie Graham Hottel left for Missouri after visiting her mother.

Nelsonville Orval Sheets Virgil Byers Middleport Columbus Shaner and Lauderbeck Shaner Homer Baird Columbus Street Minnie Graham Hottel Sarah Graham Missouri

Narrow Escape From Death On South Bridge Trap

Four young women nearly fell from a bridge when a frightened horse struck a caboose on a switch causing the trap to overturn. Blanch Davis and Avis Dean suffered bruises while Bessie Dean and Miss Mayme Bentine were badly injured and helped to a nearby house. Dr. White treated the injuries as the horse ran away until finally stopped. The victims’ condition improved with no serious outcomes anticipated.

Blanch Davis Avis Dean Bessie Dean Mayme Bentine Columbus Dr. White Miss Dane

Dr E W Chubb Impresses Marion Institute Audience

Dr E W Chubb, University English professor, speaks at Marion Indiana teachers institute. The Marion News Tribune lauds his lecturing skill, breadth of literary biography, and vivid readings including Hawthorne and The Scarlet Letter with praise for his grasp of authors' lives and emotions.

E. W. Chubb Marion Ind Marion News-Tribune Chubb Ohio East News-Tribune Hawthorne Customs House

Breach of Peace Warrants Spark Nelsonville Scuffle

Lewis Clark and Alonzo West were at the Nelsonville police court after Clark swore out a warrant for West for provoking a breach of the peace. West fled the city and remains at large.

Nelsonville Lewis Clark Alonzo West West Clark

Governor Harris to Attend Athens Soldier Reunion

Ohio Governor hastens to Athens for the Soldiers and Sailors Reunion and camp-fire on September 9, with plans to travel September 19 to Pomeroy for the Army of West Virginia gathering. Secretary Flickinger notes the governor's anticipation of meeting comrades, including the 75th Ohio volunteers.

Ll. M. Jewett Athens County State OF Ohio Columbus J. M. Gano Hocking Valley Athens Army of West Virginia Pomeroy O. Ww. XI J. Flickinger

Guarantee fund not drawn on Athens Labor Day trains

The citizens of Athens raised a guarantee fund to insure special trains on Labor Day. The B O S W $150 H V $135 and K M $60 total 345, but the fund was not used as the railroads carried about 3 250 people plus regular travelers. Subscriptions were returned and subscribers released from obligation. Downey Green.

Athens H. V Rews Moxahala Congo Hocking Valley Athens County Bank of Athens Golden Mayor Day Downey—Green

Downey and Green Tied in Morning Athens Wedding

Mr. Harry O. Downey of Cleveland and Miss Catherine G. Green of Athens county were married at eight o'clock this morning at the Christian church parsonage with Rev. Thos. L. Lowe officiating.

Harry O. Downey Cleveland Catherine G. Green Athens County the Christian Church Thos. L. Lowe

Contract Let for Fulton Street Business Block

Nelsonville reports L. J. Warner awarded the two story brick business block contract on Fulton street to Marcelles Krelg who sub Let to John Hill. Construction starts within days with two ground floor shops and offices plus living rooms on the second floor.

Nelsonville L. J. Warner Fulton Street Marcelles Krelg John Hill

Old Central Committee Not Endorsed by a Single Vote

A county primary attracted about 509 votes with no candidates campaigning. Voters urged replacing the old central committee, electing a new executive committee, and calling a primary before October 1, 1906. Delegates from 33 precincts backed fresh representation and denounced the committee’s overreach.

OLD Central Committee Central Committee Mass Republican Party Executive Committee Hudson A. E. Price Price

Shade: Local School Openings and Community Visits

The article lists teachers starting Monday at local schools including Mr Wesley Davis and Miss Lucy Evans. It notes Miss Ethel Bobo beginning a school in Canaan township and mentions residents from Athens visiting relatives and attending events such as the State Fair. Several families are named including the Williams, Grim, Burson, Creamer, and Burson households with short social visits recorded.

Wesley Davis Lucy Evans Ethel Bobo Canaan Township G. A. Coe Katherine Athens W. M. Williams Charles Grim K. Burson Mary Willams Clarence Abbott Parkersburg W. Va A. C. Creamer Messrs Frank and James Wilson H.S. Burson Gladys Helen John Burson

Mine blast Injures Laughlin in Canaanville accident

A Sunday night blast at the Canaanville Mine occurred when a torch sparked oil soaked waste in the dry house near the main shaft. All workers escaped, but Clifford Laughlin was wounded returning for his clothing. The building and contents were destroyed by fire.

Canaanville Clifford Laughlin Laughlin Dr. White Athens

Board of Education selects construction superintendent

The Athens Board of Education met in a called session with Worstell Copeland McDougall and Mrs Palmer present. Little business was transacted beyond approving bills and electing H D Henry as superintendent of construction for the new school building at 60 dollars per month. Henry comes with experience in plans and specifications and enjoys taxpayers’ confidence.

Board of Education McDougall Worstell Copeland H. D. Henry Henry Athens

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Athens County Convention Walker Joseph Wolf McLaughlin Me. Bryson Perry Wood C. H. Bryson William Warrener Ames Township W. B. Johnson Trimble G. W. Rose Glouster Johnson Stalder South Bridge Marion, Ind Harris SHADE THE
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