Funeral Rites for Earl C Webb at Columbia Chapel
A large Albany Meigs County gathering mourned Earl C Webb with funeral services at his home and the Columbia Chapel. Rev H K Freeman gave a brief address, Rev C B Taylor led prayers, Beta Theta Pi members sang, and a long procession carried the body to burial with white drapery and flowers. The town halted as the boy, loved and trusted, was laid to rest amid expressions of universal sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Webb
Albany
Athens
Young Webb
Medical College
Webb
H. K. Freeman
Freemett
C. B. Taylor
McArthur
Ohio University
Beta Theta Pi
Columbia Chapel
Meigs County
Taylor
Earl Webb
Mr. Taylor
Delhi's Failed Push for Electric Lighting and Streetcar Service
An unsuccessful attempt was made to provide Delhi with electric lighting and streetcar service. The effort aimed to modernize the city’s infrastructure but did not progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delhi
Ohio University Faces Marshall College in Open Season Opener
Ohio University football begins 1908 season with a Saturday game at 2 p.m. against Marshall College of Huntington West Virginia at the local field. Marshall is expected to be strong and won the last meeting 6 to 5. The squad will include new material and green players will be tested as Coach McFarland previews the rest of the schedule. Remaining games include Cincinnati at Cincinnati on Oct 10, Miami Oct 17, Denison Oct 24, Ohio Northern Oct 31, Mt. Union Nov 7, Muskingum Nov 14, Wittenberg Nov 20, and Parkersburg Y M C A Nov 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Marshall College
Ohio
Huntington
W.va
Marshall
West Virginia
Athens
McFarland
Cincinnati
Miami University
Denivon
Granville
Ohio Northern University
Mt. Union College
iNov
Muskingum College
Wittenberg College
Parkersburg Y. M. C. A
Parkersburg
Odd Fellows Elect Kurkendall Wine Out as Grand Deputy Sire
The fourth ballot elected Judge Kurkendall as grand deputy sire of the Odd Fellows with 119 votes to 85 for J B Krum of Indiana. The Grand Secretaries Association reelected J W Wilkerson as president and officers. The sovereign grand lodge amended its constitution to pay mileage and per diem to foreign representatives and to extend full membership to foreign countries.
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Kurkendall
Denver
Colo
Birmingham
Ala
Chicago
Richmond
The
Odd Fellows
J B. Krum
Indiana
Grand Secretaries’ Association
J. W. Wilkerson
Missouri
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Gary Remains Optimistic About World Recovery
K H Gary chairman of United States Steel returns from Europe and maintains an optimistic view of business prospects expressed in July. He says the recovery abroad has progressed and there is nothing to hinder the movement. He notes America is well regarded and American securities are in demand with confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
New York
K. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Europe
America
Wreck Report Confirmed of Star of Bengal Loss
Seattle dispatch confirms the Star of Bengal wreck on Coronation Island. Total loss reported with twenty seven survivors and one hundred ten drowned including nine whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Army Signal Corps
Star of Bengal
Coronation Island
Athens County visitors tour western states with friends
A party led by Judge and Mrs. A. B. Bethel and Mr. and Mrs. George Bethel of Nelsonville visited Texas New Mexico and other western states returning to Athens County. They met former residents O B Hill and Will Hill at Lubbock Texas now owning three sections of land and reporting record crops. M D Henderson accompanied the group securing Santa Fe railroad right of way and noting the line’s value to farming land. At Artesia New Mexico Dr A P White and family welcome them and confirm his good practice and land nearby. In Kanes they saw Thomas Anderson a long time relative who owns a thousand acres bought at five dollars per acre now worth one hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
George
Nelsonville
Texas
New Mexico
Pataden
Athens County
Lubbock
Will Hill
Ames Township
Hilles
Bethel Party
M. D. Henderson
Santa Fe
Henderson
Artesia
Bethels
A. P. White
White
Kanes
Thomas Anderson
Mgr. Anderson
Kansas
Bodkin Wedding Ties Miner to Miner’s Daughter in Athens
Edward Tipple and Laura Bodkin were married by Squire Hose in Athens on Tuesday afternoon. The groom, a miner from Glouster, and the bride, whose home is Mineral, plan to reside in Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Tipple
Laura Bodkin
Athens
Squire Hose
Glouster
Party heads to Lakeside in Mr Taylor’s auto
A group led by O L Taylor and son including F W Bush A WT Lawhead and D D Fuller left Tuesday evening for Lakeside in Mr Taylor’s automobile. Mr Bush will return this evening while the others stay several days at least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Bush
A. WT. Lawhead
D. D. Fuller
O. L. Taylor and Son
Lakeside
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Bush
Permit To Wed For Edward Tippie And Laura Bodkin
Edward Tippie a 21 year old miner of Glouster and Laura Bodkin a 19 year old of Mineral receive a permit to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Tippie
Miner
Glouster
Laura Bodkin
Mineral
Peregrina Mining declares 3 percent regular dividend
The Peregrina Mining and Milling Company of Guanajuato Mexico paid the September 1st regular semi annual dividend of 3 percent to its preferred stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peregrina Mining and Milling Company
Guanajuato
Mexico
Gasoline inspection yields statewide revenue report
State Oil Inspector W. H. ps reports receipts totaling 24 166.08 for the year under a new law taxing all petroleum products including gasoline used in autos. The year’s net to the state approaches 100 000 dollars, with the office operating on a salary basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
W. H. Ps
Werner Harris
Insanity Plea Planned in Floodwood Murder Case
Reports say Vinton Young, the Floodwood slayer of John Gibson, will surrender to county authorities and enter an insanity defense. He reportedly remains in Athens County, cared for by relatives, with officers nearly capturing him multiple times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton Young
John Gibson
Young
Athens County
Gibson
Floodwood
Death of Mrs Rebecca Perry Near Pleasanton
Mrs Rebecca Perry wife of Isaac Perry died at her home near Pleasanton Tuesday night at 8 30 oclock from hemorrhage of the lungs at age 59 She suffered a grip a year ago and never fully recovered Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 at Bates Church conducted by Rev Gamble. Interment will follow in the churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Perry
Isaac Perry
Pleasanton
Visitors Attend from Salem and Bremen
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Boies of West Union street host guests this week Mrs. Susan Everett of Salem Illinois and Mrs. Cynthia Conner of Bremen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Boies
West Union Street
Susan Everett
Salem, IL
Cynthia Conner
Bremen
Dr Rorick to Lead Athens State Hospital
Trustees of Athens State Hospital elected Dr B E Rorick as superintendent in a Tuesday session. The veteran administrator, favored by Governor Harris, previously led the Athens facility from 1890 to 1905 and will assume duties on October 1.
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Athens State Hospital
Otcobertet
BE. H. Rorick
Cook of
Barlow
Playal
Rorick
Harris
Columbus
Death of Athens resident Hiram Thompson
Hiram Thompson of Athens died about 9 o'clock this morning at his Lancaster street home after several months of illness. He leaves a widow and two sons, Pearl and Harry. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at the Thompson home with burial in the new cemetery.
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Hiram Thompson
Athens
Lancaster Street
Thompson
Pearl
Harry
Mude
New Cemetery
Funeral Attendees for Earl Webb in Albany
Among those at Earl Webb's funeral in Albany were W. H. Fletcher R. W. Smith H. E B. Cherrington R. C. Keney H. E. Stibley L. C. Bean F. R. Speck R. E. Nye F. D. Forsyth Clyde Cappenter D. M. Cooper Roger Jones E. J. Jones Jr C. Jae Major J. M. Goodspeed T. J. Morgan Fred Hanson Judge A. W. Lynch D. E B. Starr Loring Conett Mrs E. R. Walker and Miss Mary Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Webb
Albany
Messrs. W. H. Fletcher
R. W. Smith
H. E B. Cherrington
R. C. Keney
H. E. Stibley
L. C. Bean
F. R. Speck
R. E. Nye
F. D. Forsyth
Clyde Cappenter
D. M. Cooper
Roger Jones
E. J. Jones, Jr
J. M. Goods
Mrs Langdon Returns Home After Visit Near Cincinnati
Miss Myra Langdon arrives back in Pleasant Ridge at noon following a two day stay with niece Miss Emma Langdon and foster children Miss Evelyn and Carl Adams. sturdy phrasing reflects a basic domestic society note from the era.
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Myra Langdon
Pleasant Ridge
Cincinnati
Emma Langdon
Evelyn and
Carl Adams
Corning Man Killed by Train at Glouster
William Briggs of Corning died after being struck by a train in Glouster on Tuesday while attending Emancipation Day celebrations. He was injured severely with both legs cut off and died about three hours later.
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William Briggs
Corning
Glouster
Briggs
Ely
Athens crowds ride to see and hear Bryan
Nearly four hundred people from Athens traveled this morning by bus to Columbus to hear Bryan. More participants joined on later trains. The special train over the Hocking Valley carried nine cars.
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Bryan
Athens
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Ministers Return to Pastorates in Marietta District
At the Lancaster conference yesterday the Marietta district ministers were assigned including W V Dick as district superintendent and names such as G T Howard Amesville C L Strecker Athens F M Swinelart Athens Circuit J I Barlow T M Spurrier and J G Laughlin among others. Superintendents for each district are Lancaster J C Arbuckle Columbus Herbert Scott Chillicothe W D Codrington Zanesville A H Norcross Portsmouth F Gillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Dick
Albany
G. T. Howard
Amesville
C. L. Strecker
Athens
F. M. Swinelart
J. I. Barlow
T. M. Spurrier
Bartlett
J. P. McNellan
Belpre
J. G. Laughlin
Bughtel
W. A. Thomas
Cheshire
C. L. Thonas
Chester
W. F. Wilson
Ok Hill
W. B. Barnett
Coolville
Downington
C. F P.ngton
J. W. Briscoe
Gal A. P. Cherrington
Gallipolis
H. Morrison
W. C. Romers
Guyeville
J. F. Prior
Jacksonvile
J. J. Gorton
Jerseyville
FR. Alkire
Lawrence
J. L. Baker
Let
Racine
J. D. Smith
Reedsville
W. T. Smoots
Rodney
J. Platteras
Rutland
K. J. Bevines
Syracuse
W. J. Jewell
Waterford
C. B. Longman
Lancaster
J. C. Arbuckle
Columbus
Herbert Scott
Chilticothe
W. D. Codrington
Zanesville
A. H. Norcross
Portsmouth
F. Gillon
Domestic Coal Movement Improves Steam Coal Stocks Rise
Columbus coal operators report strong domestic demand and brisk lake shipments. No blockade risk remains as summer drawdown nears. boats are ready, iron movement begins, and steam coal stocks are piling while contracts wait until after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Ohio
Gates for Roosevelt dam total weight and pressure stated
Six gates each weighing 20 000 pounds will be installed at the Roosevelt dam as part of the Salt River project under the United States Reclamation Service. The gates are designed to bear a total maximum pressure of 80 000 pounds.
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Roosevelt Dam
Salt River
United States Reclamation Service
Millinery Display At D Zenner Co Sets Fashion Pace
The Messenger reports a full to overflowing millinery display at D Zenner Co with artistic department styling. Large hats dominate, featuring black paon velvet and black white silks, tassels and plumes, new colors like wisteria amethyst taupe and cherry brandy red, and styles such as Directoire and Maxine Elliot with satin sashes and fringed edges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Zenner & Co
Messenger
Gage
Castle
Maxine Elliot
Kretier
Poffemberger
Union Missionary Meeting Announcement
The second Union Mt A will be held Thursday at 2 30 o clock at the Chrom. Miss Mary Graybiel will address the gathering on her twenty years of work followed by a social. The ladies generally will be invited to meet Miss Graybiel, the resting speaker.
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Mary Graybiel
Graybiel
Ali
Entertained Esther Claas by Miss Flossie Burson
Miss Flossie Burson entertained the Esther Sunday-school class at her Bilott street home. Guests included Mrs. Orland Cullums, Mrs. A. R. Hoge, Mae Goldsberry, Mildred Eddy, Ollie Cameron, Ethel Radcliff, Ruth Trendley, Bess Graham, Wlize beth Watkins, Madge Newton, Frieda Burke, Nell Koons, Maude Drake, Marbel, Lituer, Lena Foots, and Lena Boelzner. Elegant refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Burson
Esther
Bilott Street
Orland Cullums
A. R. Hoge
Mae Goldsberry
Mildred Eddy
Ollie Cameron
Ethel Radcliff
Ruth Trendley
Bess Graham
Wlizebeth Watkins
Madge Newton
Frieda Burke
Nell Koons
Maude Drake
Mar Bel
Lituer
Lena Foots
Lena Boelzner
Millinery Opening at Emma Boelsner's Store
Emma Boelsner opens a millinery shop on N Court Street this Thursday with new hats and accessories for the season. Local shoppers invited to preview selections and celebrate the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Boelsner
N. Court St
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Gridiron Warriors
Huntington, Wa
ODD Fellows Elect
Dr. White
Fippie Bodkin
DR. Rorick
Board OF
Corning Man
FF. M. Swinehart
J. Bishop
Marietta
Union Missionary Meeting
Esther Claas
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