Woman Vanishes After Neighborly Visit in Athens Case
Mrs Emma Swaim of Orland in Vinton county disappeared last Tuesday while visiting friends in Athens. Authorities suspect self harm connected to a prior murder case involving J M Sprecht, with a letter hinting at suicide. Search along the river and nearby areas has found no trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Swaim
Orland
Winton County
L. A. Koons
Kaler
Brown
Arch
New Clement
Baltimore
Ernest
Chantauqua
N. Y
Acrd
J. M. Sprecht
Vinton County
Sprecht
Swaim
Athens
Swain
Foxford
Dr W L Slutz Recalled by Methodists in Columbus
At a quarterly conference the Methodist Episcopal church unanimously asked Bishop David H. Moore to restore Dr W L Slutz to the pastorate. Reports show a healthy prosperous church with full benevolent funds about nine hundred dollars and seven hundred seventy members. Forty five adults and fifteen children baptized. forty five marriages led by Dr Slutz. The Ohio conference meets in Columbus September 20 with Dr Slutz in attendance and Dr Chas W Super to speak next Sunday at 10 30. Epworth League to lead a seven D Mm service with an engaging program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
David H. Moore
W. L Sluts
Sluta
Woman's Home
Foreign Missionary Societies
Protestant Hospital of Columbus
Slatz
Sluts
Ohio Conference of the
King Avenue M. KE
Columbus
W.L. Slatz
Chas W. Super
M. E
Epworth League
University grid schedule outlines tough season ahead
The Radback squad at Nidama reports constant practice with full participation for two squads. The early list includes Marietta at Marietta, W. Va at Morgantown, Otterbein at Athene, MW at Ade, Messingum at Lew heard, Huntington WV, Mackette at Athoss, Mustingem at Ath and Tigokegiving at Colum, reflecting a demanding lineup.
Miss Flo Hedges and Miss Macellin Visit Columbus
Miss Flo Hedges and Miss Macel, who have been visiting here, plan to go to Columbus Sunday. One will depart Tuesday for San Francisco and sail for China as private secretary to Col Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo Hedges
Macelek
Columbus
San Francisco
China
Privte
Col Rogers
Dinner in Honor of Mrs Goodspeed by Mrs Beasley
Mrs Charles Beasley entertained Friday for her mother Mrs Nany Goodspeed visiting from the country home. Guests included Mrs 4 Lt Roach Mrs Parker Rigg Jennie Root Christie Beaton Margaret Robinson and Mary Rice. They recalled memories from their youth at sweet sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beasley
Nany Goodspeed
Lt. Roach
Parker Rigg
Jennie Root
Christie Beaton
Margaret Robinson
Mary Rice
Gas Company Organized at Guysville Aims Athens Supply
The Mernette and Hocking Valley Oil and Gas Company controlled by J. H. and Lewis Finsterwald holds hundreds of acres south of Guysville and plans to pipe gas to Athens. Seven wells drilled with four strong producers justify extending gas mains, a five year contract with Athens brick plant already set, and drilling continues statewide to test the territory. No oil has been found yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysville
Mernette and Hocking Valley Oil and Gas Company
J. H
Lewis Finsterwald
Athens
Et Presents
Mackeburg Nd
Couple Weds at Methodist Parsonage in City
Worried Sunday reports say Frente Pendergas and Eiie Hello were married at the Methodist parsonage on Sunday afternoon September 17 by Rev W L Sleta D D. They plan to make their future home in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frente Pendergas
Eiie Hell
W. L. Sleta
Visits by Local Residents Noted in City Briefs
Mrs. Alice Ballard visits relatives in Pittsburg for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Herman of Parkersburg visit Mr. and Mrs. A P Reeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Ballard
Pittsburg
Ed. Herman of
Parkersbrog
A. P. Reeder
Sayre Endorsed by Athens County Republicans for Congress
Edwin D. Sayre receives endorsement from the Athens County Republican Central Committee for the 1906 Republican nomination in Ohio's Eleventh District. At 4:30 p m Wednesday three fourths of the committee had signed a memorial pledging support and asking delegates to back Sayre. Additional signatures are expected to solidify wide backing for his convention bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
Gen. Grosvenor
Congress
Athens County Republican Central Committee
Edwin D. Sayre
Athens
Ohio
Eleventh
I. M. Foster
C H. Bryson
K. D. Sayre
Sayre
Mt Zion Baptist Church breaks ground for new Athens building
Ground was broken on September 12 for Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Congress and Carpenter streets. Architects Anderson and Anderson with W. R. Wilson lead the project to a cement block structure trimmed with blue freestone, featuring a tower and multiple rooms. The enclosure contract is 3930 dollars. total cost projected around 86000 dollars. Members have raised about 3000 dollars in cash and pledges, avoiding a public appeal. The building committee includes E. Berre presiding, Chas B. Taylor, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Congress and
Carpenter Streets
Anderson & Anderson
W. R. Wilson
Athens
Athene
County Soldiers to Organize Meeting in Athens County
A committee including L. M. Jewett J B Allen Fred Stalder and D M Burchfiel issued a appeal to every Civil War veteran in Athens County to meet on Wednesday September 7 at two oclock p m to form a county soldiers organization The 58ta O V L regimental association will hold its annual reunion at one oclock p m John Halliday is president and Wm Bradbery secretary The event is expected to be a grand rally for Civil War veterans and Athens County should be largely represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Jewett
J.B Allen
Fred Stalder
D. M. Burchflel
Athens County
O. V.L Regimental Association
John Halliday
Wm. Bradbery
Athens County End
Dr King Farewell Sermon at Presbyterians Church
The article announces the Presbyterians church service next Sunday with morning and evening worship. Communion will be observed with the Lord's Supper. Children may be baptized and members will be received. At 7 p.m. Dr King will preach his farewell sermon as pastor. choir will render appropriate music.
Buyer Seeks Lot Inquire About Availability
A brief note asks if a buyer can purchase a lot and mentions a price around 80 arth with a possible showable option at 88t8, indicating a negotiation context.
Eastern Star Holds Second Annual Picnic at County Infirmary
The Order of the Eastern Star hosted its second annual outing at the County Infirmary with Athens Nelsonville Glouster and Amesville chapters represented. A dinner followed by an after dinner program featured toast master D A R McKinstry and remarks on the order's origins, incubator discussions, and a report on hatch rates ranging from 81 to 85 percent using various incubators and methods by Newsom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
New County Infirmary
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Amesville
Baker
J. A. Palmer
D. A. R. McKinstry
J. W. Haybroa
Patrom
W. B. Jeameon
Patton
H. A Hatch
Es Eorl
Geo. V. Niehole
Ashtebule
Athene
A.J. Cree
Ford
Gloweter
Chepter
Higley
Devis
Neleon
Order
Then End of Messenger Size and Costs
A reader from Athens Ohio reflects on the Messenger’s history from a four page folio to the current weekly edition. He recalls earlier proportions and advertising limits and marvels at modern typesetting presses and folding machines while noting the paper’s annual price of one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
J. W. Hines
Athens, O
Beckler Buys Elmwood Place Lot for Residence
J. F. Beckler of Carbondale purchased a lot owned by H. G. Stalder in Elmwood Place and plans to build a residence soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Beckler
Carbondale
H. G. Stalder
Elmwood Place
Rewson Solves Incubator Problem
Newsom has solved the great question along incubating lines after five years of experiments to prevent chicks dying in the shell. The study focused on moisture air circulation cooling and turning eggs and whether standard incubator guidance applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss
Newsom
California
Death of G. V. Sams
George W. Sama, 58, died at his base home three miles east of here Friday from consumption. He was a well liked industrious citizen leaving a wife and five sons. Funeral services were held at Clark's Chapel Sunday morning conducted by Rev. L. M. Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoge W. Sama
Here
Clark's Chapel
L. M. Baker
Holly Rogers Shot in Leg by Accident
Holly Rogers accidentally shot himself in the right leg while heating turtles. The ball entered six inches above the ankle and was removed by Dr. A. B. Allen. The incident occurred Saturday morning in Gloester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloester
Holly Rogers
A. B. Allen
Rev Lewis Richmond Named Successor to Dr Waltom King
At a Presbyterian church meeting Rev Lewis Richmond of Ironton was chosen unanimously to become pastor, succeeding Dr G Waltom King. He will begin duties around October 15 and has six years in ministry including five years as Ironton First Presbyterian pastor. He studied theology in Edinburgh and has preached in Athens with strong impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Lewis
Richmond
Ironton
King
Ricmond
First Presbyterian Church
Edinburg
Athens
Veteran Bigamist Pleads Guilty in Local Court
John Miller Coleman a civil war veteran and Dayton national home resident pleaded guilty to bigamy before Justice Rose. Bound over to the common pleas court on $500 bond he remained jailed for lack of bail as his second wife Minnie Adair Coleman of Chauncey filed the affidavit for the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller Coleman
National Soldiers’ Home
Justice Rose
Common Pleas Court
Chauncey
Minnie Adair Coleman
Coleman
United Brethren
V. L
Pennsylvania
John Miller
Uncle Sam
Miller
National
Dayton
Mary M. McVay
F. P. McVay
Ogleman
Himsel
Minnie M. Adair
Tom Morris
Rose
Squire
Jewett and Wood Move to New Downtown Suites
Jewett and Wood have relocated to a handsome suite over the First National Bank from the Law Building. The new offices, previously used by DeSteigure and Jewett and long occupied by Major Jewett, are renovated and decorated to become one of the town’s most attractive law offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewett & Wood
First National Bank
Law
DeSteigure & Jewett
Jewett
Dover Reading Circle meeting in Dover Township
Dover Township O. T. R. will meet Saturday September 23 at 1 o'clock. Members taking work in Dover urged to attend. The group will discuss the first four chapters of Essentials in American History. W. E. Riley, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover Township
Dover
W. E. Riley
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. L. Slutz
Methodists
Nidama
Marietta
Joheg
W. J
Washington
Tigokegiving
W. M
Colum
Zion Baptist Organization
Generel
E. ©. Berre
Tragsurer
Chas B. Telor
Wm. Price
Frente Hell
Arther D. Carr
Mreime Miller
Angie Capper
Cheirmen
Eastern Star
Piris
G L. Pake
J. Palmer
W. Harrie
Baye N
J. Keker
Rewson
G. V. Sams
Rev. Richmond
DR. G. Waltom King
John M. Coleman
Dover's Reading Circle
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