Big Republican sweep in Athens County primaries shocks none
Athens County Republicans capped a decisive primary, with all winners securing solid pluralities from four hundred to fifteen hundred. G B Wickham led the ticket for state senator, J M Allen lost renomination for representative, A E Price won the representative penant, and W G Hickman narrowly swept county treasurer. Other incumbents retained seats amid lively campaigns. official vote totals and forthcoming convention details follow in the county abstract.
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Athens County
Beir
Sweal
Vince
G. B. Wickham
Central Committee
Wickham
J. M. Allen
A. E. Price
Athens
Penant
Price
Mr. Allen
George’ Falloon
W. G. Bickman
Nelsonville
John Finsterwald
Hickman
H.S. Borson
Wwe Fe
E. A
E.D. Baire
C. R. Porter
Thomas Dopter
H ‘Aiboard
Died of Apoplexy in Nelsonville residence
The death notice reports the death of Hyde Emery Weil known as an athlete at the Conn club. The remains were prepared for burial at the Nelsonville residence on Sunday morning following illness described as apoplexy or stroke.
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Hyde Emery Se Weil
Athbin Conn
Bagg Os Lon Sanday
Athens Elects Officials in Corporation and Township Race
Election results from Athens corporation and Athens township show votes for board of education positions and various roles. Key names include O Bleness Scott Pickering Sheldon Van Vorhes Stalder Mackin and others across Hudson precinct and corp council waterworks treasurer and assessor posts.
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Athens Corporation
Athens Township
Board of Education
Hudson
Henry O'Bleness
Windela Scott
Catles
O'Bleness
Scott
Ils
Atreds
T. Pickering
Charles Sheldon
A. H. Simms
III
A-Vanvorhes
B. F. Ragdall
W- B. Southerton
Corporation
L. A. VanVorhes
Neil Péter Kern
A. Brows
Mcrcery Waterworks
Fred Stalder
Peter Mackin
Pickering
Skeldon
Simms
van Vorhes
Teachers to Meet at Athens in April Session
A quarterly Teachers Institute session will be held in Athens on April 15 in the college chapel at 3 20 a m. Topics include improving county institutes, teacher community relations, parental cooperation, music and library use, character study, and raising teaching standards. All teachers urged to attend.
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Teachers’ Institute
Athens
Halliday Family Arrives in Kansas Farm Area
Mrs Ealliday and daughter, recently moved from Daleron to Nelson Tyanszs, reached their western home to reside permanently. Mr Halliday had gone to Kansas last fall and now owns a Crawford county farm, hailed as among the Suntioneer state’s best. Mrs Halliday recalled the Kansas City to St Louis journey, noting vast plains like Jericho and seas. They’ve met several Athens county and township residents in the new locale.
Grand and Petit Jurors Drawn for May Term
The May term grand and petit jurors for the common pleas court have been drawn. Names include AC Stanley, H D Breig, M E Snow, John Ma Trimble, J W Bennett, C H Dean, F A Howard, R L Andress, H Mason, C F Kempton, Peter Fagan, Edward Michael, Eleazar Taylor, and others from York Athens Trimble Ames Waterloo Trey and surrounding areas.
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of Common Pleas Court
AC. Stanley
Alexander
H. D. Breig
York
M. E. Snow
Athens
John Ma Trimble
J. W. Bennett
S.A
Amospina Caithise
B. c. Lefever
C. H. Dean
F. A. Howard
Ames
Yetitamkers
R. L
Andress
Imble
Join Eddy
Trimble
Hiram Mason
Easter Services At Local Methodist Church Crowd Overflows
Easter services conducted at the Methodist church drew full seating and a highly entertaining program. Palm decoration and flowers enhanced the decor as the Sunday school presented what was described as one of the best Easter programs ever rendered locally.
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Sandiy
Methodist Church
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Snyder at 71 in Jerseyville
Mrs. Elizabeth Snyder of Jerseyville died Sunday at her home after a long cancer battle. Funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon in Jerseyville conducted by Rev. Hass, with burial in the local cemetery.
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Elizabeth Snyder
Jerseyville
Hass
Miller and Miss Robinson Wed in Columbus Evening
Joseph Miller married Miss Maca Robinson of Columbus on Tuesday evening. Reporters note Jo Miller appeared relieved after the election, and Mrs Millex is installed in the Miller home in west Athens as the couple accepts congratulations.
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Joseph Miller
Maca Robinson
Columbus
Marriage Permits Issued For Local Residents
Marriage permits issued last week include Joseph Milter and Maud Robinson of Aghens with Rev Cyrus Rose officiating. Also listed are John Bagley and Josie Harbarger of Carbondale and Edward Dangbel of Troy township.
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Joseph Milter
Maud ‘Robinson
Aghens
Sig Price Opens Barbershop Near Hockine Depot
Sig Price has opened a barbershop on Washington Street near Hockine Depot. The shop has operated for seven years and aims to attract steady patronage.
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Sig Price
Ashington
Hockine Depot
Ly White
Mustered Out Death of Lewis E Grones at Palmer House
Lewis E Grones died Monday afternoon at the Palmer House after about a week’s pneumonia illness. He was 34 years old and served in Company B 7th O V I and was the first in that unit to die. He was with the regiment at Camp Alger and Camp Meade and was mustered out earlier this year. Funeral conducted by Rev Cyrus S, interment in the family lot at the new cemetery. His company provided a military escort and bugler Bernard Thompson sounded taps at the grave. Floral tributes included a wreath a pillow and an anchor of cut roses and a gift from Mrs Mary Limle of Chillicothe.
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Lewis E. Grones
Palmer House
Camp Alger
Camp Meade
S.oGrones
Mor
Cyrus 1
Bernard Thompson
Bles
Mary Limle
Chiliicotha
Christian Church Notes and Easter Services Report
Regular services continue with preaching next Sunday. A social at Mrs W A Roush raised funds for the Aid society. The last prayer meeting featured thoughtful addresses and a paper on prayer meeting. Easter services at Glovster drew large crowds with flowers, music, and a Junior Endeavor Society program. Miss Bradshaw led the Easter program, with each attendee reciting scripture.
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W. A. Roush
Aid Society
Glovster
Charles Cameron
Miss Braddshaw
Christian Church
Junior Endeavor Society
Miss Bradshaw
Ube
Temperance Union Meeting Focuses on Social Purity
The Temperance Union meeting held Tuesday at Mrs. Paluser's home drew a large crowd with Mrs. Yonts leading the discussion on Social Purity. The Athens W C G T U is running a membership contest with three divisions, each aiming to boost gains and plan receptions, while the division with the greatest increase will host the event and welcome new members.
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the Temperance Union
Fornlah
Among the Antilles aboard American Exterprice in calm voyage
The ship’s crew recount a Caribbean itinerary from San Juan to Trinidad. They describe battles, markets, palaces, and daily life in San Juan, Barbados and Port Rico era details, noting Spanish rule, Danish presence, water scarcity, and local customs.
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James Wha
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Hudson P. di
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Spragke Anilleld
Bai
C. Woodworth Lee
Leif
Rowe
Hertha
Donald Geieble
Danford
Madison
McViecker Washington BP
Tennebip
P. H. McVar
Edward
Daugherty
Zelda
Leah. Ribes
Torch
Haddox
Kansas
Christian Church Notes
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Antilles
James D. Brown
Islanda
Sovig
San Juan
St. Paul
San Tan
Sierra Castle
Cristobal Colin
Alorro
Gampson
Indiana
General Heart
Henry
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Sarrow
Satcge
Raturgad
Madrid
Spain
General Eaton
Marietta
Fred Grant
Ica
Ber
Densmark
Porto Rico
van Horne
Rhove Island
Ivery
St. Thomas
Rarbaats
England
Aon
Bial
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Wwee
Barbados
Trinidad
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Savannah
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