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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1906

Page

4

Fire during disinfection at Yaw home in Glouster

Firemen responded to J. W. Yaw residence where a feather bed ignited during room disinfection after scarlet fever recovery. Flames spread but were quickly controlled with little damage. Bert Dunn fined five dollars and sixty cents for drunkenness and disorderly conduct at the Glouster Brick Plant district on Sunday night.

Glouster J. W. Yaw Bert Dunn Dunn Glouster Brick Plant

Man's forefinger amputated at Sedalia coal mine

Glouster Sept. 25 Mr. Clod Dickerson motorman at the Sedalia coal mine had his forefinger on his right hand badly mashed last Monday afternoon while operating his engine. He was taken to the Private Hospital of Dr. Blower where the finger was amputated.

Glouster Clod Dickerson Sedalia Blower

New Fraternal Order in Glouster

Watson Levering Clarence Harbold and Carl Rogers from Wellston Ohio visit Glouster to organize a Knights of the Golden Eagles fraternal order. Twenty applicants have already signed for charter membership and the lodge is set to organize on next Saturday night.

Glouster Watson Levering Clarence Harbold Carl Rogers Wellston Ohio Knights of the Golden Eagles

Drunken Armed Men Terrorized Modoc Citizens

Six Hungarians, drunk and armed, assaulted Modoc last Sunday night, firing pistols and forcing pedestrians into shelter. Jacksonville officials detained them Monday for trial. Nearby, Glouster schools delay opening due to scarlet fever and diphtheria as new cases rise.

MODOC Glouster Jacksonville

Parsonage Property Purchase Delayed by Congregation

At a special Presbyterian church meeting the committee on parsonage reported the purchase of W. B. Lawrence’s residence for church use. The motion to authorize a mortgage failed due to funds and interest concerns. The committee remains in office to secure funds and arrange transfer, with a final report to come after collections.

Lawrence the Presbyterian Church W. B. Lawrence Board of Trustees

Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Card

Patent medicine ad promises to cure a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. box bears E. W. Grove signature.

E. W. Grove

Big Additions at The Brewery

Nelsonville reports that rising demand for Hock-Hocking beer prompts a large addition to the brewery increasing output by 6000 barrels annually. Vern Vorhes secures the contract and construction starts immediately. An artificial ice plant will follow to prevent ice shortages for the brewery and customers.

Nelsonville Vern Vorhes

Thirty Five Residences Erected in Nelsonville This Year

Nelsonville reports strong growth with substantial business and residence buildings under construction. The Patton Jackson addition leads in progress, with over thirty new residences since January due to available cheap lots and rapid development.

Nelsonville Patton-Jackson

Brick Plant Boom Expands Industry Near Nelsonville

Nelsonville faces rapid growth as a chain of brick plants rises around town led by the C. H. C. I. Co. at Greendale. The Greendale site, once an iron furnace, will host what is described as the largest brick plant in the United States. The facility will use electric motor power for all production and aims to produce 100,000 bricks daily, about double the regional capacity.

Nelsonville United States Greendale Little Valley

Notice of Attachment in W J Craig & Co v Lincoln Curtis

Notice of attachment issued August 7 1906 by Justice of the Peace E T Rose Athens Township Athens County Ohio in the action W J Craig & Company v Lincoln Curtis for 252 dollars 53 cents. Attorneys Grosvenor Jones Worstell Athens Ohio September 22 1906.

W. J. Craig & Company Lincoln Curtis E. T. Rose J. P Athens Township Athens County Ohio A. D Justice of the Peace Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell Athens

Automatic Alarm In Warrens Livery Barn

Warren Bros place an electric bell in their Washington street livery barn set for forty eight calls. At any hour the bell rings when a team is needed, lasting until fulfilled. It prevents forgotten orders by alerting the liveryman and ensuring prompt service.

Warren Warren Bros Washington Street Mr. Liveryman

Is Owner of Tast Stock Is Owner of Tast Stock

Nelsonville reports George Mathieson, manager of Jack Taylor's cafe, brought in from winter quarters Taylor's pacing mare Mollie S with record 2 07 1 2 and her colt Young Jack Taylor. Colt sired by Shylock, famed stallion, judged as a clean cut animal. Young Jack is doubly gaited with bursts of speed when paced by Mollie S.

Nelsonville George Mathieson Jack Taylor Taylor Mollie S Shylock Young Jack

Fishermen fined after Sunday quarrel in Nelsonville

Nelsonville report says Frank Stillwell and George Miller fought Sunday and were fined 3 and costs by Mayor Sharp. Cooney Wright and Eber Matheny received the same penalty for the incident. One man faces trial in civil and criminal cases on Wednesday.

Nelsonville Frank Stillwell George Miller Sharp Cooney Wright Eber Matheny

Old Landmark on West State Street to Be Razed

The John Varley property, built in 1820 and among Athens oldest structures, will be razed by John Crippen for a modern residence to be erected by Henry C. Cameron. The site spans 52 by 130 feet on West State Street and will be cleared this fall or next spring, marking progress on a coveted downtown street.

West State Street John Varley Henry C. Cameron Athens Cameron John Crippen

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