Grand Jury Docket Bright with York Township Cases
The April term grand jury opens next Monday with about fifteen cases to be investigated and at least two hundred witnesses summoned. Notable cases include manslaughter charges from Athens state hospital involving D. E. Jones and N. A. Wetherholt, a paternity case against James Johnson, and the George Wearen homicide near Deanville. Grand jurors G W Hooper Jn to report. petit jurors begin May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
G. W. Hooper
Dee H. M. Crippen
D. O. Dickson
Isaiah Baker W
Athens State Hospital
D. E. Jones
N. A Wetherholt
State Hospital
Stephen Cain
Shawnee
Perry County
Logan
Cain
Lane
Rorick
N. A. Wetherholt
D. E. Stewart
Stewart
Wetherholt
Jones
James Johnson
York Township
Mary Johnson
Johnson
George Wearen
George Schoonover
Deanville
Schoonover
Dover Township
Happy Hollow
Wearen
Bailey Ran
Weare
Bailey
Warner
Nelsonville
Hickman
House Damaged by Fire Near Fisher
The residence of Clinton Atkinson near Fisher was damaged Tuesday evening when a roof spark set the structure ablaze. Neighbors rushed to help and the flames were quickly extinguished with only minor damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Atkinson
Fisher
Hospital Patient Death of Ursula Moore at State Hospital
Ursula Moore aged 64 died Sunday at the state hospital. The remains were shipped to Belle Valley Noble county Monday for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ursula Moore
State Hospital
Belle Valley
Noble County
Chicken thieves infest this neighborhood
In Plantsville on April 19 a band of thieves mostly described as colored locals from nearby hills has plundered farms of chickens and fat sheep. The gang has scattered fear through the area as residents grow angry and vigilant, with a clash last Friday when Frank Bardin and witnesses frightened away three of the culprits during a poultry raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plantsville
Frank Bardin
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Peter Hibbard
Mr and Mrs Peter Hibbard celebrated their golden wedding yesterday at their country home three miles south of Athena marking fifty years since their marriage near Nelsonville officiated by Judge Thomas Minton. Over fifty guests attended a noon dinner and presented gifts as the couple, ages 74 and 69, reflect a half century of marriage and farm life in Athens Hebbardeville and Fisher areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hibbard
Athena
Nelsonville
Thomas Minton
Hibbard
Athens
Changes on K. and M. on May 1 announce new trains
Official notice outlines several schedule changes on the K. and M. line effective May 1. Two Sunday trains will operate from Athens to Middleport with No 1 bound for Middleport and No 10 departing Middleport. Trains 31 and 82 will serve Middleport in both directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Middleport
Ohio Legislators After More Salary
By a 59 to 88 vote the Ohio House passed a bill raising representatives salary from 500 to 1200 dollars annually amid confusion. Most Democrats backed it except Dr A J Crawford Athens representative who opposed. Senate passage doubtful with 20 working days left and critics deem it financially extravagant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Crawford
Athens’ County
Senate
Worthington
Finance Committee
Mrs Florida Kirkendall Travels With Aunt En Route
Mrs Florida Kirkendall of Charleston West Virginia stopped off both trains Tuesday with her aunt M Musgrave while en route to Clarksburg West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Kirkendall
Charleston
W. Va
M Musgrave
Clarksburg
Gasoline Lamp Explosion Wrecks Saloon in Buchtel
A gasoline lamp over a pool table exploded in A L Woody’s saloon in Buchtel injuring proprietor and 16 men, with Floyd Pierce severely burned. The building suffered heavy damage estimated around 125 dollars as glass, walls, and a cash register were blown apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamp
Woody
Buchtel
Port Arthur
Pierce
Tests at Municipal Plant Confirm Strong Generator Output
Representatives of Erner Hopkins Co conducted final tests on electrical machinery for the municipal light plant. The generator produced about 283 horsepower, well above street lighting needs. The board of public affairs deferred acceptance until remaining work is finished, with total cost now estimated near 17 000 dollars, higher than the original 15 000 bond aid. Boilers have been fired with coal and gas. coal use may increase for economy, though hauling coal remains a hurdle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erner-Hoykins Company
Board of Public Affairs
O’bienens
Sloane
Merwin
Erner-Hopkins Company
Mr and Mrs Sam Sommer Leave for Pittsburg
Mr Sam Sommer and Mrs Sommer depart Sunday for Pittsburg for a short visit, with plans to stay a few days in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sommer
Pittsburg
Athens City Council Confirms Two Appointments
The Athens city council unanimously confirmed O. B. Sloane to the board of public affairs and appointed W. S. Blackwood to the city board of health after W. R. Moore resigned. They also approved a new dumping ground project on the west river bank and a sewer plan for the linear addition with a 400 toward completion, targeting about 1400 total cost and 8800 feet length, set for October 1 completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Golden
Roach
Hedges
McVay
Juson
Cook
O. B. Sloane
Board of Public Affairs
Winfield Scott
W. R. Moore
City Board of Health
Athens
Blackwood
Mill Street
Hocking River Bridge
Otto Barth
Stalder
Alderman
Ministerial delegate chosen for Buffalo assembly
Delegates to Nelsonville Athens Presbytery elected Rev Foote of Veto Washington county as ministerial delegate to the general assembly meeting in Buffalo New York in May. Stephen Newton of Marietta was chosen the lay delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens
Foote
Veto
Washington County
General Assembly
Buffalo
N. Y
Stephen Newton
Marietta
Athens township school board approves playground land purchase
The Athens township board of education met Monday in the mayor's office. They set a seven mill levy for school purposes and one mill for contingencies. A committee of Peter Walsh and Adam Niggemeyer will buy ground next to the schoolhouse district No 2 for a pupil playground. Attendees included Clerk J B Clayton Adam Niggemeyer Peter Walsh Peter Fagan P Wood William Salters Joseph Barker Joseph Cabeen and Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Township Board of Education
Peter Walsh
Adam Niggemeyer
J. B. Clayton
Peter Fagan
P. Wood
William Salters
Joseph Barker
Joseph Cabeen
Robinson
Farmers Price List Summary from Market Ledger
Prices for farm goods include batter per pound from 15 to 20 cents, eggs per dozen, live hens per pound, dressed hens per pound, butcher’s steers per hundredweight from 41.50 to 50.00, heifers per hundredweight 4 to 4.50, calves per hundredweight 5.00, hogs per hundredweight 5.50, dressed hogs per hundredweight 7.50, fat cows per hundredweight 3 to 3.50, corn per bushel 60 cents, hay losses per ton 11.50, hay baled per ton 13, oats per bushel 50 cents.
Athens County WCTU Convention at Amenville
The Athens County Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds its annual meeting in Amenville next Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Helen Burns of Wellston, formerly of Athens, will speak Monday evening on topics vital to the organization. Tuesday closes with a talk by state organizer Emma B Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Women's Christian Temperance Union
Amenville
Helen Burns
Wellston
Athens
Emma 8. Townsend
Coates to Visit Athens for State Hospital Land Title
John D. Coates of Falk, Colorado, plans to visit Athens in June for festivities tied to securing a perfect title to land for the state hospital. The tale recalls how in 1867 he left with $1000 to disappear as the state acquired the Coates farm, returning only if he chooses to in thirty four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Coates
Falk
Colorado
Athens
Athens State Hospital
Coates
Dr. Coates
George Coates
George
California
Jane
John
Thieves Raid Kern’s Apiary Near Athens
Over the past weeks thieves targeted the apiary of G. H. Kern, three miles southwest of Athens. They were scared off during a honey dumping raid on Wednesday night, leaving a tin bucket behind. earlier raid saw about forty pounds taken. Kern offers a $25 reward for evidence leading to a conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Kern
Athens
Kern
Death of Thomas Laughlin at 85 in Sugar Creek
Thomas Laughlin aged 85 longtime Sugar Creek resident died Saturday night at his home. The body was taken to Clark's Chapel Monday afternoon for funeral services conducted by Rev. Cyrus Rose, with interment at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Laughlin
Sugar Creek
Clark's Chapel
Cyrus Rose
Annual Reception At Christian Church April 25
The church hosts its annual reception next Monday night April 25 to mark the pastor's third year in service. Reports from the pastor and all departments will be read, and the membership plus friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Carrier Logan Wins Prize in National Tribune Guess Contest
Logan of Athens free delivery service placed a near accurate estimate of U S treasury receipts for a single day. He won 685 dollars, nearly hitting the bull’s eye with a gap of 6.88 dollars from the correct 2 071 685 76. The National Tribune offered prizes for the nearest receipts estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clade Logan
Athens Free Delivery Service
National Tribune
Washington, D. C
United States Treasury
Logan
Great Soldiers’ Paper of
Washington
Coolville Campmeeting Dates Set by Marietta District
The Marietta District Campmeeting association chose August 4 to 14 for the next campmeeting at Coolville. Ren J L Glasscock of Cincinnati to evangelize. Various local notices include travels, honors, and social updates from Marietta and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Coolville
Ren J L. Glasscock
Cincinnati
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ohio
Crafts
McDonald
Dayton
Floyd Pierce
Supt. Armstrong
Elza Armstrong
Lw Copdon
Council
Nellie Earich
Lancaster Street
Children’s New
Amesville
John Blackwo
Arthur Tinker
St. Louis
J. W. Lowry
Provida
George H. Martin
Bachman
T. A. Gillespie
Columbus
Equitable Life Company
David P. Wheeler
Manila
Zanesville
R. P. Gillespie
Charles Kircher
Foley & Walsh Building
West Avenue
Lottom
W. H. Ring
Affie
Oscar Christman
Viret Presbyterian Chareh
Pondons i Aiocanien
Dolly Vardens
Mabel Grones
Maude Hatchin
May Hudson
Donna Roach
Mr Francis
Evelyn Sheldon
John McCcune
Nooga
Memphis
Rat On
Lou Pickering
Mra
George Pilcher
South
Brannons
The
Chattanooga
Brant
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!