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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1904

Page

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Grand Old Regiment Reunion in Albany Promises Marshfield Next

The 75th O. W. I. held its 23rd annual reunion in Albany with 30 veterans and many guests. Captains Monfort Gano and Knowldon, Majs Fox Jewett and Grosvenor spoke. Prof. Dille gave the welcome. Miss Pearl Roberts read a poem. a moving tribute titled Lest We Forget honored J. Lindley. The gathering praised Albany and planned a three day next reunion at Marshfield.

Albany 75Th Regiment 75Th Monfort Gano Knowldon Cincinnati Maj Fox Wyoming Jewett Athens Dille Ood Pearl Roberts Millfield George Pake Marshfield Alice L. Morton Washinon D. C J. ©. Lindley Grosvenor

Growth At Christian Church Sunday School

The Christian Church Sunday School reports 94 in the primary department and 282 total enrollment, with rapid growth from under 100 two years ago. The oldest pupil is Mrs Morne, 64, and the youngest, Jennie Lewis, not yet three. Five members joined the church at the morning service as space pressures grow.

Morne Jennie Lewis Treadley

Alberta Carr Wins Street Fair Voting Contest

Miss Alberta Carr won the local street fair voting contest after a week of ballot voting. The organizers Slaughter Finsterwald and Hedges awarded a gold watch to the top voter collector who earned 24 dollars 41 cents while opponent Anna Jones raised just over 18 dollars.

Alberta Carr Messrs

Gillilan and Halliday Tie The Knot In Parsonage Ceremony

Oliver Gillilan and Miss Minnie married at the parsonage in a simple ceremony. The couple plans to reside where Gillilan works as a clerk, with both families attending and best wishes extended.

Oliver Gillilan Miss Minnie Geoployee

Delivery Wagon Upset Injures Six Year Old Russell

Clarence Russell six, of West Union street, was severely cut on the forehead and scalp when a Buckeye grocery delivery wagon backed into another wagon and toppled, throwing him to the street. His arm was bruised but not broken, and danger of blood poisoning was possible but not immediate. Nearby, another accident with Higgin’s wagon had occurred weeks earlier, making five similar incidents at the same spot in six months.

Clarence Russell Joseph Higigns

Dowler and Andrews Tie in Alexander Township

Mr Hugh Dowler and Miss Hulda Andrews wed at the bride’s home in Alexander township on Wednesday evening September 21. Rev T L Lowe officiated in the presence of many friends. A wedding supper followed and Selby’s Band serenaded the couple. They will reside on Mill Street.

Alexander Township Hugh Dowler Hulda Andrews T. L. Lowe Selby

Lots Sold Well in Stewart Sale Near Depot

Stewart Sept 29 The Stewart Improvement Co sold ten acres north of town laid into 62 lots near the depot. N E Dean hammered the sale with 40 lots selling from ten to fifty dollars each. Town with 350 inhabitants hopes a Wabash line boom upon completion.

Stewart Stewart Improvement Co N. E. Dean

Marietta College Dominates Ohio University 31–0 at East End Park

Marietta College routed Ohio University 31 to 0 in the season opener at East End Park. Athens was weak in all phases as Marietta's veterans excelled. the Athenians managed only about 45 yards and five first downs. A return game with Athens was rumored but unlikely, as Marietta prioritizes its schedule and care for its regular games.

Marietta Daily Register Marietta College Ohio University Marietta East End Park Wood Billy Cole Athens O. U

Miss Jennie Hill Returns Home From Washington Visit

Miss Jennie Hill has snares to her home in Washington D C after the summer visit with relatives in this city.

Jennie Hill Washington, D. C

Glouster Adopts New Electric Light Plant and Water Works

Glouster begins operation of a new electric light plant with fifty arc lamps and modern carbon lamps. The town, owning both light and water services, plans to accept the plant after a one month trial while selling old gas lights as junk. Contracts run by Russell Engine Co. for 16422 include two large pumping engines for water supply and a 150 HP dynamo engine. The town faces fuel and pumping costs, with Continental Coal Co charging 125 per month to pump water from mine 256 before full completion of the well work.

Glouster Russell Engine Co Massillon Reservoir Hill Dow Harry Wakefield P. Y. Vernon Continental Coal Company Christian Church

Wright Laughlin Marriage at Gleuster

Charlies D Wright and Lyman Laughlin wed at Gleuster on Saturday evening in the Church of Christ with Rev Dickson officiating. A supper followed at Pearl Laughlin's home. The couple plan to visit Morgan county before settling in Athens where Wright works in the Sugar Creek coal fields.

Charlies D. Wright Lyman Laughlin Gleuster Church of Christ Dickson Pearl Laughlin Wright Morgan County Jacob Tanner Bishopville Athens William Laughlin Sugar Creek Glouster Mr. Wright

Burglary Hits Mrs Murphy House on Smith Street

Thief burglarized the residence of Mrs Eliza Murphy on Smith Street Thursday night while she stayed with a neighbor. Six to eight dollars stolen after a complete ransacking of the home with beds pulled apart and furniture disarray.

Eliza Murphy Smith Street

Roosevelt Clubs Planned Across County Townships

At a Republican executive meeting a special committee was named to organize Roosevelt Republican clubs in every township of the county. The goal is to have all clubs formed by October 8 ahead of the Cannon meeting on October 14 when “Uncle Joe” will arrive by noon at the T and C.

Republican Executive Committee E. D. Sayre F. W. Bush I. M. Foster D. H. Moore Harry Stalder Thurman Morgan Roosevelt Athens Joe

Cler k Carrier Examination Successful Candidates Named

At a clerk carrier civil service exam in this place the top scorers were Miss Ida A Allison Marshfield 82.40 Miss Alice M Hoffman Plantsville 81.20 Joseph M Miller Little Hocking 79.60 Ross C Brickles Athens 78.80 Wm A Closter Athens 78.50 Oscar P Bingman Athens 77.10 Carl H Stickney Athens 75.70. Upon clerks of carriers vacancies the three highest are considered for appointment and the register remains until a new one is required.

Ida A. Allison Marshfield Alice M. Hoffman Plantsville Joseph M. Miller Little Hocking Ross C. Brickles Athens Wm. A. Closter Oscar P. Bingman Carl H. Stickney

Parcel Shower Honors Miss Mayme Wood at Miss Wood's Home

Miss Mabel Rorick and Miss Mary Ar scott hosted a parcel shower Saturday at the former's home for Mayme Wood. The house was well decorated and numerous beautiful and useful presents were received. Attendees included Nancy Dew, Millie Francis, Mabel Grones, Elizabeth Musgrave, Bernice Coultrap, Sylvia Moore, Mary Truedley, Bayard Allom, Florence Clayton, Rosa Minear, Mazie Earhart, Freda Coultrap, Grace Stickney, Mayme Wood, and Eva Gibbs of Columbus.

Mabel Rorick Mary Arscott Mayme Wood Miss Wood Nancy Dew Millie Francis Mabel Grones Elizabeth Musgrave Bernice Coultrap Sylvia Moore Mary Truedley Bayard Allom Florence Clayton Rosa Minear Mazie Earhart Freda Coultrap Grace Stickney Eva Gibbs Columbus

New Divorce and Damages Cases Filed in Court

New cases filed with the clerk for the next term include Mabel Haughee versus David K. Haughee for divorce on gross neglect, Lena Stewart versus Harry Stewart for divorce on abandonment, James A. Johnson versus Elizabeth Johnson for divorce on adultery, and Wm. B. Proden against The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern for damages.

Clerk of Courts Mabel Haughee David K. Hauughee Lena Stewart Harry Stewart James A. Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Wm. B. Proden Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern

Eight New Members Join Phi Delta Chapter

The Phi Delta chapter house at Court Street welcomed eight new members on Friday, with a Thursday parade in costumes as a preliminary. After initiation, a banquet followed, as the fraternity continues to grow, bringing nineteen local members.

Phi Delta Court Street Fred Scott Harry Foster Don Coultrap Julius Fisher Alfred James Roscoe Hyman

Athens Township Teachers Plan Biweekly Meetings

The Athens township teachers will meet regularly every two weeks at the high school, starting Saturday October 1. Led by Supt. Coultrap, the earnest progressive group will attend while the non progressive need urging. Attendance lists will be published to identify progressives.

Athens Township Supt. Coultrap

Beautiful and Impressive Huntington Wedding of Miss Wood

Miss Samaria Longfellow Wood, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Joseph M Wood, wed Floyd Chase Orider in Athens at the Presbyterian church. The ceremony featured Lohengrin and Mendelssohn tunes, a lavish reception at the bride’s home, and gifts of silver, cut glass, and china from a long line of relatives and friends. The couple planned a western honeymoon before returning to Huntington.

Athens Samaria Longfellow Wood Joseph Mauck Wood Floyd Chase Orider Huntington W. Va Presbyterian Church Mary Ellen Wood Mabel Acker Rorick Mary Elizabeth Arscott Mary Ann Crider Miss Pearl Golden Cabie Nelsonville G. Walton King Sylvia Moore Mendlessohi Mesers J. Lee Sehon James P. Wood A. Ford Dick Carl Cable Mre. Orider West

Miss Ullom Entertains Friends With Cards

Miss Helen Ullom hosted a Friday afternoon card party at her College street home. The rooms featured golden red decorations and matching score cards. a luncheon was served. Attending were Misses Lenna Smith Blanche Smith Mayme Wood Ellen Wood Jane Ryan May Stalder Harry Stalder and Fred Johnston of Columbus.

Helen Ullom College Street Lenna Smith Blanche Smith Mayme Wood Ellen Wood Jane Ryan May Stalder Harry Stalder Fred Johnston Columbus

Campbell Sells Herrold Homestead to Blackwood

A. J. Blackwood of near Glouster buys the Herrold property west of town from J. C. Campbell for 9000 dollars. The sale includes an elegant dwelling and seven acres. Blackwood takes possession. Campbell moves to a buff brick house on North Court street.

A. J. Blackwood Glouster J. C. Campbell Mr. Blackwood Mr. Campbell Coart Street

Struck by a Freight Near Planing Mill

Glouster Sept 27 Frank Oliver a 17 year old youth was struck by a freight while attempting to board near the planing mill. He was struck in the side and a peritonitis developed. The accident occurred Sunday evening and he is in a serious condition with little hope of recovery.

Glouster Frank Oliver

Infant Edna Marie Layden Dies on Cemetery Street

The 15 month old Edna Marie, daughter of Nellie Layden of Dean Avenue, died Sunday morning at the home of Francis Glenn on Cemetery Street. Cause of death not given. Funeral held at Gloucester Monday.

Edna Marie Nellie Layden Dean Avenue Francis Glenn Cemetery Street Glouster

Rev Baker Appointed to Athens Circuit

Rev. L. M. Baker will preach at Clarks Chapel Sunday at 10 a m Plains at 2 p m and Factory at 7 p m. Ordained at the Marietta conference he has been appointed to the Athens circuit. The first quarterly meeting will be at the Plains next Sunday and the quarterly conference is deferred until October 27.

L. M. Baker Clarks Chapel Plains Factory Baker Marietta Athens the Plains

Marriage Announcement for Elsie Beam and Albert Swartz

Garden Sept 28 Miss Elsie Beam daughter of Mr and Mrs James Beam will wed Mr Albert R Swartz of Manistee Michigan next Saturday evening October 1 at 6 oclock Rev Scott Tuttle of the United Brother n church to officiate

Ohio Methodist Episcopal Conference Adopts Abrupt Close

The Marietta conference ended Saturday after Bishop Fowler's brother-in-law died in New York. Appointments were announced with many districts filled by named presiding elders and ministers. Transfers include Dr. Isaac Crook to Chillicothe district and L Haddox to Trinity Chillicothe. replacements noted for several churches.

Ohio Methodist Episcopal Conference Marietta Fowler New York Isaac Crook Chillicothe L. ©. Haddox Third Street Columbans Trinity Church L. B. Sparks Nelsonville D. C. Thomas Jackson G.W. Burne Wellston J. H. Weatervelt Baltimore T. B. White Logan

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Grand Old Regiment Christian Church Sunday School Gillilan-Halliday Russell Higgins Valley Wright-Laughlin Roosevelt Clubs Huntingtonian Miss Ullom Campbell Herrold Homestead Rev. Baker Fresiding Elder A. M. Mann E. B. Foltz Amesville G. D. Clifford W. L. Stutz Athens Ct Barlow B. ©. Oswald Barnett J. BE. Goredon Belore T. L. Haas Buchtel Chesterhill W. A. Whitmer Coolville C. C. Culmer Downington L. A. Patterson F. Bowman Jacksonville F. B. Cheadle Jerseyville O. B. Longman Lawrence M. R. Crabbe McArthur J. G. Laughlin First Church Herbert Scott Gilman Avenue W. W. Trout A.B. Bourquard Murray W. C. Rodgers W. H. Miller Reedsville Waterford J. W. Carroll Zaleski J. W. Orr G. E. Fisher Ohio Anti- Saloon League Bishop St. Paul's Church Delaware Dr. Bishop
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