Grand Jury Begins Work on Criminal Docket
The April term of the common pleas court opens next Monday with about a dozen criminal cases to be investigated by a grand jury of up to 150 witnesses. Cases include shooting with intent to kill involving Vinton Young, and other indictments from Jacksonville Troy and Nelsonville as the grand jury reviews assaults thefts and frauds before possible petit jury action.
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Common Meas Court
Foster
Petit Jury
Vinton Young
G. H. Stanley
Carbondale
Blue Goose
Sadie
Young
Hamley Ran
John
Carter
Jacksonville
Ginnan
Troy Township
George Baker
Hardman
Hockingport
Felix Roebeck
Redtown
Minnie Skrotsky
Roebeck
Nelsonville
Charles L. Brown
Hickman
W. Vinson
Hei
Rome Township
Squire Steinmetz
Adam Danko
Danko
Glounster
Aaron Burnard
Charles Herbert
Glouster
St Yates
Buchtel
Charles Sams
Athens
Harry Scott
Logan
Sarah Blair
Big Ran
Seaa
Civil docket activity spans weeks with multiple cases
For two or three weeks numerous divorces and other civil cases are on the docket for investigation. The proceedings focus on dissolution filings and related civil matters awaiting judicial review.
Contagious Diseases In Athens City Hospital Update
The Athens board of health reports the contagious disease largely under control with about a dozen patients at the city hospital on West State Street. Since Friday three more have been confined, including Myrtle Cromley 17 Grace Henderson 22 and John Maughmer 4. Six to eight patients have fully recovered and will be released by week’s end. Will Selby who recovered has resigned and returned to work at the foundry. Stella Morgan a trained nurse from Cincinnati arrived to assist until death finds her services unnecessary. Buel Hawk 30 died Wednesday night last week.
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Athens Board of Health
City Hospital
West State Street
Myrtle Cromley
Grace Henderson
Dean Avenue
John Maughmer
Buel Hawk
Will Selby
Stella Morgan
Cincinnati
Board of Death
Soldier in Orient Describes Philippines Duty and Life
Mr. and Dirs. Chadwell report a letter from son G. H. Chadwell of the 28th Infantry detailing life with U S forces in Mindanao near Iligan. He describes tents by the coast, Moro tribes, dynamite fishing, a 92 foot snake, harsh heat, smallpox and cholera, local cannibal rumors, and a Niagara-like waterfall, ending with cordial regards.
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Milfield
Dirs
G. H. Chadwell
G. H. Cladwell
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Orient
Tropics
Iligan
Mindinao
P. L
Manila
Datto
Niagara
Death of Jeremiath Woodyard in Athens
Jeremiath Woodyard of Alexander Township died at home on Congress street from apoplexy after Sunday illness. Born October 22, 1832, he served four years in the Civil War with the 224th and 75th Ohio, was a former teacher and livestock trader, and a Knight Templar. He was survived by his wife Ellen M. Brown and a son John Woodyard. Funeral rites were held at his home conducted by Rev. T. L. Lowe, with burial in the new cemetery.
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Jeremiath
Woodyard
Congress Street
Alexander Township
T. L. Lowe
New Cemetery
Woodvare
Jerry
Albany Academy
75Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Ellen M. Brown
Albany
Alban
Athens
Masonic Order
Knight Templar
Baptist Church
John Woodyard
Athens School Board Organizes for New Year
The Athens board of education organized on Monday evening. J. Gi. Worstell retained his seat on the board. Dr. W. N Alderman retired and was replaced by Dr. C. S. S. Mc Dougall. Henry O Bienness was reelected president with C. M. Copeland as clerk and L. G. Worstell as treasurer. The board unanimously approved a resolution praising Alderman’s decade of service and expressing thanks on his retirement.
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Athens
Death of Mrs Bingman
Martha E K Bingman aged 5 is noted as the widow of the late William Bingman in a brief notice announcing the death of Mrs Bingman.
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Bingman
Martha EK. Bingman
William Bingman
Died at High Street residence after long illness
The woman died at her late home on High Street Tuesday morning from consumption after years of ill health. Her son John F. Bingman of Washington, D C, arrived Tuesday night. The remains will be shipped to Torch Thursday morning for interment. Funeral services will be held at Torch.
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High Street
John F. Bingman
Washingon
D. C
Torch
Shares Offered For Athens Nelsonville Line In Route Area
Shares in the Athens Nelsonville and Hocking Valley Traction Company will be offered to residents along the proposed route. Books to purchase stock are expected to open within ten days to two weeks, signaling the line may be built. H H Haning departs for Warren Pa to confer with other company members. The sale aims to let locals participate, not finance the company.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Hocking
Beasley Becomes Bride Grace Troute in Amesville Ceremony
Dr Austin D Beasley son of Mr and Mrs John J Beasley formerly of Amesville married Grace Troute a Columbus society belle. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s sister home East Fulton street with Rev J Watt officiating. The couple left for a honeymoon and will reside at East Main street after May 10.
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Austin D. Beasley
John J. Beasley
Amesville
Grace Troute
Columbus
J. ©. Watt
First Presbyterian Church
Richard 8
Tronte
R. W. Troute
Riddlesburg
Death of Lewis Sprague
Lewis Sprague aged 40 died of Brights disease Thursday at the Protestant hospital Columbus after short illness. A former Warren Brothers painter from Gallipolis, he lived much of his Athens residence with the firm and worked briefly on Athens state hospital buildings. Remains returned to Columbus then Gallipolis for funeral services and interment.
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Lewis Sprague
Warren Brothers
Solumbus
Gallipolis
Athens
Athens State Hospital
Columbus
Warren
Not Called For at Athens Post Office List of Advertised Names
The April 13 notice from Athens Ohio lists uncalled letters including Bailey Byland Caroline Dewitt Evans Hardman Halenburg Lafayette Hickey Hoover Holembord Joni Bars James Johnson Kearns Love McElhaney Nanna Reeves Rogers Scanlan Stewart Snider Neilie Singer Wesley Shoemaker Sherlock Lanie Thompson Thornton Vein Co Walton Watkins Weis Weethee Wise Winnie. Addressees are urged to claim by stating they were advertised and contact Postmaster D Gist.
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Athens
Ohio
Allen G. B. Bailey
Byland
Carolline
Case
Dean
Danison
Mable B. Dewitt
E. Evans
D. L. Hardman
Abner
Halenburg & Lafayette
Hickey
Eddie Hoover Arthur
Holembord
Joni J
James
Fred
Johnson
C. R. Johnson
Dora
Kearns
Watkins
Jas
Weis
Jacob
Weethee
Elmer
Wise
Winnie
D. Gist
Tribe and Semons Tie The Knot At Central Avenue Home
The marriage of Mr. Clifton Tribe and Miss Clara Semons occurred Thursday evening at the groom’s Central avenue home in the presence of close friends. Rev. T. L. Lowe performed the ceremony. The couple will reside on Central avenue.
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Clifton Tribe
Clara Semons
Central Avenue
T. L. Lowe
Ohio University Falls to Ohio State in Season Opener
The Ohio University team opened the season against Ohio State University in Columbus and was defeated 17 to 2. The Athenians struggled offensively as the home squad dominated throughout.
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Ohio University
Ohio State University
Columbus
Flores
Assessors Fix Valuations in Athens County
Athens County assessors completed annual valuations during their week of property visits. They set classes for horses and mares, cattle, sheep, hogs, corn, hay, timber, wool, bees, and other items with cash values and per unit prices, plus a four year census of male residents over 21 as required by law.
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Athens County
Bern Township
Hollister
Goose Rum
Marshfield
Luhrig
Walker
Groce Divorce Suit in Waterloo Township
David Groce files for divorce from Blue Groce in common pleas court alleging adultery with co respondent James Turvey. Married December 1804 in Waterloo Township. February 1902 elopement with Turvey, with both parties’ whereabouts unknown and Blue Groce leaving with their eight year old son.
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David Groce
Common Pleas
Blue Groce
Waterloo Township
James Turvey
Sie
Axel Turvey
Iirece
Som
Sunday Afternoon Marriage at Athens Couple Wed Quietly
Thornton and Miss Lizzie Davis were quietly married Sunday afternoon at the residence of Rev. L. G. Matheny. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. G. Matheny in the presence of a few relatives and friends. Both bride and groom are from Athens and plan to make the city their home.
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Mr. Gee. Thornton
Lizzie Davis
Rev
L. G. Matheney
Rev. L. G. Matheny
Athens
Johnson and Eshaffer Wed in Chauncey Home Ceremony
The marriage of Mr. John Johnson and Miss Hattie Eshaffer occurred Saturday evening at the bride’s Chauncey home. Rev. L. G. Matheny officiated before immediate relatives. The bride is a popular Chauncey young lady and the groom works for Johnson Bros. at the new Wolf's Plains coal shaft.
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John Johnson
Hattie Eshaffer
Chauncey
L. G. Matheny
Johnson Bros
Wolf's Plains
Not Absent Once Wolfs Plains School closes for term
The Wolfs Plains School closed Friday after an eight month term. Etna Michael was present every day. Mabel Michael was absent only two days. Weather and poor roads made this attendance record remarkable.
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Wolfs Plains
Etna Michael
Mabel Michael
Sims for state treasurer candidate profile in Columbus
Nelson A. Sims of Columbus seeks the Republican nomination for state treasurer. A longtime county treasurer and party leader, he touts a stable financial record, executive ability, and broad local service. The article notes his residency, campaigns, and community affiliations.
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Nelson A. Sime
Columbus
Nelson A. Sims
Franing
Eal
Tle
Nomi
Tithe and Upbraid Appear in Student Exam Replies
A teacher recalls exam questions in public schools for the colored race era, noting a girl eighteen or older offered a sentence on tithe as a binding force and another pupil defined upbraid with examples. The responses show linguistic humor and gaps in comprehension.
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Kim
Invertebrate Microcosm Describes Tiny Creatures
A science note describes microscopic animalcules in sour paste vinegar codfish or infused water with decayed vegetables. It notes millions would not equal a grain of wheat, yet nature provides vast numbers in an ounce of such matter.
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Nature
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