Morgan Merger Dissolved by Circuit Court Ruling
The Ohio circuit court ruled to oust the Morgan led merger of the Hocking Valley with Toledo & Ohio Central Kanawha & Michigan and related lines. The decision breaks up the combined companies into their original entities and voids mutual bond guarantees, affecting stock and coal land holdings and regional coal distribution. The ruling cites anti trust and railway restrictive concerns and may be appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Circuit
State of Ohio
Hocking Valley Railroad
Giant Corporation
Wade H. Ellis
J. Pierpont Morgan
Hocking Valley
Toledo & Ohio Central
Kana& Michigan
Zanesville & Fell Railways
Buckeye Coal & Railway Company
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Sundayreek Company
Continental Coal Company
Grant Denman
Howard Park
Franklin Funty Courts
New York
Supreme Court of Ohio
Johnson Coal Mining Company
New York Coal Company
Hocking Valley Company
Toledo & Ohio Central Railway Company
Kanawha & Michigan
Zanesville & Western Railway
Theontinental Coal Company
West Virginia
Stsiders
Allread
Old
Hocking Valley Railway Company
Hocking Coal & Railroad Company
Ohio Land & Railway Company
Map of Building Site Underway by Government Architects
Engineer J. R. Sands and assistant Bob Ireland began a complete map of the West Union street government building lot. The map will show grades elevations water and sewers and other details for Washington architects. Bids may be advertised soon after plans are finalized.
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Ant
Bob Ireland
West Union Street
Sands
Washington
Warren Fine Is Held Excessive in Liquor Case
In Marietta Ohio Dr L Warren’s five fines for prescribing liquor as a beverage were merged to a single conviction on appeal. Athens Judge Wood reduced the total from 2500 to 500, sending the case back for a new sentence by Mayor McKinney who may reduce or set the amount at 500.
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McKinney
Theft of Clothing Leads to Parkersburg Pursuit
William Masterson recovered his suit after a chase that started in Parkersburg when Charles Straub took it. Straub fled to Parkersburg wearing Masterson's clothes, escaped briefly from the police station, and was recaptured after a several hour pursuit ending in a fist fight before Masterson retrieved his garment.
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Parkersburg
William Masterson
Charles Straub
Straub
Masterson
Tommy Jones Earns Phi Beta Kappa Honor at OSU
The Columbus Dispatch highlights Thomas H. Jones of Jackson among seven men and seven women elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Ohio State University. It notes his prior study at Ohio University, leadership as football captain, and top scholastic honors as proof of his distinguished academic and athletic career.
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Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State University
Phi Beta Kappa
Thomas H. Jones
Jackson
Ohio University
College of Liberal Arts
Tommy” Jones
O. U
Columbus University
Columbus
Jacksonville Defeats Glouster In 10 Inning Opener
In Jacksonville Ohio on April 26 the home team beat Glouster by 4 to in a long 10 inning game. W Adams nearly cleared the bases with a liners but Rasp chased it down to save the contest. Mills scored in the tenth on an error and squeeze by Rasp after Nicholson's sacrifice. Jacksonville to visit Glouster May 1 for the return.
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Glouster
W. Adams
Rasp
Mills
J. Adams
Nicholson
Jacksonville
Stolen Bases and Hits From Local Baseball Game
Stolen bases credited to Garry Swindle and Zimmer. Sacrifice hits by Chute Nicholson W Adams and Rasp. Walks issued to Canada Vaughn. Two-base hits by Trimmer Mills Rasp Morris and J Adams. Mills to Chute double play. Strikeouts by Canada Vaughn and McMahon umpire. Passed ball Searls.
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Garry
Swindle
Zimmer
Chute
Nicholson
W. Adams
Rasp
Canada
Vaughn
Trimmer
Mills
Morris
J. Adams
Canade
Searls
McMahon
Arrested on Honeymoon in Ohio Deserter Case
Bellefontaine Ohio April 26 Charged with desertion from the army Ralph Gaskill was arrested at West Liberty during his honeymoon Secret service officers say he deserted from Fort Snelling in February.
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Bellefontaine, O
Ralph Gaskill
West Liberty
Secret Service
Gaskill
Fort Snelling
Permit to Wed Kee and Shumway in Amesville
Kee EF Shumway aged 20 a miner of Grosvenor and Mattie Phillips 18 of Kimberly obtain a license secured by the groom’s father John W Taylor 42 a miner and Ida Jewell 40 both of Amesville previously married.
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Frank EF. Shumway
Miner
Grosvenor
Mattie Phillips
Kimberly
John W. Taylor
Ida Jewell
Amesville
Two Initiates Joined Phi Delta Theta At Weekend Ceremony
Neil Martin and Eugene Thompson were initiated into the Phi Delta Theta fraternity Saturday evening. Afterward a large party moved to Watkins' restaurant for refreshments as music and conversation continued to midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Martin
Eugene Thompson
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Watkins’ Restaurant
Lawrence County Commissioners Order 32 Weeks School Law Enforcement
The Lawrence County Commissioners adopt a resolution enforcing the 32 weeks school law. They authorize teachers to complete 32 weeks and require boards of education to reopen and fund classrooms with proper staff and facilities. Auditor Robison will notify noncompliant clerks, and the commissioners will act to ensure eight months of schooling.
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Boards of Education
Sion
Ohio
A. C. Robinson
Robison
Potato Market Rises As Wheat Prices Jump
Wheat and grain gains drive potato prices higher. Old potatoes sell for 1.20 per bushel wholesale and 1.40 per bushel in many cities, while new Irish potatoes enter markets as Southern crops arrive, signaling a potential return to normal prices soon. Meat prices stay high but broad food costs may ease with regional vegetable influx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ireland
Auto Owners Form a Club in Athens
About a dozen automobile owners met in the Commercial Club rooms to discuss organizing an auto club in Athens. With 38 machines in the city, locals view the step as timely. A temporary committee H D Henry O B Sloane and A T Lawhead was named to draft bylaws and a constitution. A permanent organization will be formed soon with plans for entertainment and protection for auto owners. The group aims to safeguard drivers rights and seek police protection against rock throwers and mischief makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. N. Alderman
H. D. Henry
O. B. Sloane
A. T. Lawhead
Sluggers Dominate Athens in Chauncey Victory
Chauncey Ohio April 26 the Sluggers defeated Athens by a lopsided score to 6 Bimpson pitched for Chauncey and Naylor for Athens with Stewart and Knox behind the plate Simpson pitched well and the scoring details follow.
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Chauncey, O
Athens
Bimpson
Chauncey
Naylor
Stewart
Knox
Simpson
Baseball game summary with chauncey athens standout
Chauncey Athens secures a two-base hit in the game. Simpson allows six strikeouts while Naylor fans eight. Stewart and Russell steal two bases each. Russell also hit by pitch once. Manners and Hoff man receive individual mentions as on base events occur.
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Simpson
Russell
Stewart
Chauncey
Ens
Balle
Naylor
Russell, Hoff
Prominent School Worker Lydia Coon Brown Dies
Lydia Coon Brown aged 69 died in Columbus from paralysis. pioneer Ohio kindergarten teacher and first wife of the late United States Senator Brown of Utah survives a daughter Alice Brown, an editorial critic of the Ohio State Journal.
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Columbus
Lydia Coon Brown
United States
Senator Brown
Utah
Ohio
Aliee Brown
Ohio State Journal
Gerlach Named Successor at Lancaster Boys School
Columbus Ohio April 26 Major F C Gerlach of Wooster was elected as successor to Colonel C P Adams who resigns after seven years as superintendent of the state Boys Industrial school at Lancaster Adams will head a similar institution near Chicago.
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Gerlach
Adams
Columbus
C. PV. Adams
Boys’ Industrial School
Lancaster
Chicago
F. C. Gerlach of
Wooster
Baby choked to death on a grain of popcorn
Kether Zimmerman two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles B H Zimmerman of Columbus choked during a coughing fit Saturday afternoon while eating popcorn A grain lodged in her throat Dr P D Shriner attended but the child died before he returned Mrs Zimmerman is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Earnest Newcome of Central avenue
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Kether Zimmerman
Charles BH. Zimmerman
Columbus
P. D. Shriner
Zimmerman
Earnest Newcome
Central Avenue
Lucky Eighth Proved Winner In Low-Scoring Dorm Game
Ohio University defeated Denison 4 to 2 on Saturday afternoon as a late eighth inning rally broke a 2 2 tie. Wood started for Ohio with five innings, Stanford held the Denison bats in check after entering in the sixth, and key hits by Evans Blythe and Gibson aided the late scoring surge.
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Wekry
O. U
Ohio University
DenIson
Westerville recital praised as greatest musical event
Columbus Dispatch critic lauds Grace Hamilton Morrey pianist and John Neuman Higey violinist for a Thursday recital in Otterbein University chapel. Ella May Smith notes large audience and warm reception for both performers, highlighting Morrey's talent and Higey's depth in Vieuxtemps. Return engagement anticipated.
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Westerville
Ella May Smith
Columbus Dispatch
Grace Hamilton Morrey
John Neuman Higey
Otterbein University
Hizey
Will contest arguments heard by Probate Judge Lynch
Arguments in the Robert Cook will contest were heard by Probate Judge Lynch Saturday afternoon. Decision was reserved until next Saturday.
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Robert Cook
Lynch
Youth Freed of Murder Charge in Pittsburg Case
George Edward Tredway, 22, was acquitted by a jury in Pittsburg yesterday of killing John C. Barrows, engineer of the steamship W. T. Smoot. Barrows disappeared November 21. his body was recovered two days later. Tredway, cleared after about one hour of deliberation, celebrated with friends and telegraphed his mother for rest.
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Pittsburg
George Edward Tredway
John C. Barrows
Hockingport, O
Barrows
W. T. Smoot
Tredway
W. D. Grimes
Waldo P. Breeden
Parkersburg
W. Va
Arrival of Kitty in Athens Brings Florence Forrest to Town
Mrs. C. S. Williams known as Miss Florence Forrest arrives in Athens after a successful season as leading lady in The Arrival of Kitty. She and her husband will spend a fortnight with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lash, on College Street and skip singing Peaches and Cream.
Denison Defeats infield Errors Rally in Low-Scoring Game
Keyser out on infield fly. Denison stacks hits with Gibson two-base and Wood battering, Evens steal twice, Evans and Thomas steal, Livingston hit by pitch. Denison 4 runs to U 4. Wood allowed 4 hits, Stanford 4 strikeouts, Gantz 5. Time 1:25. Lombard umpire, Columbus.
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Keyser
Denison
Gibson
Balle
Wood
Evang
Evans
Thomas
Roley
Livingston
O. U
Stanford
Gantz
Green
Lombard
Columbua
Funeral for Mrs. Abraham Keeton Held in Zaleski
Remains of 77 year old Mrs. Abraham Keeton died of pneumonia at her Nelsonville home and were transported to Zaleski for a Sunday funeral. A large Athens Nelsonville area relatives attended the service and burial. Mrs. Keeton was sister to A H Wells of Kimberly and grandmother to Ed Banks of this city.
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Abraham Keeton
Nelsonville
Zaleski
Athens
Keeton
A. H. Wells
Kimberly
Ed Banks
W. W. Scott
William Smith
G. W. Keeton
H. P. Reeder
J. N. Smith
E. Banks
Mattie Gardner
Cassie Turner
Hari McCoy
W. H. Bolen
Lilly Chapel
Bia Six
David Six
Ashville
A. ©. Knowlton
Sharpsburg
Young Phillips and Schumway Wed in Kimberley Nuptials
Miss Mattie Phillips of Kimberley married Mr. Frank B. Schumway Saturday at 10 30 in the probate office. Judge A W Lynch officiated and Isaac Phillips attended as the bride's father while J B Schumway, the groom's father, was present.
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Phillips Schumway
Mattie Phillips
Kimberley
Frank B. Schumway
A. W. Lynch
Isaac Phillips
J. B. Sehumway
You will hear the same old complaints as you live
A brief remark noting that recurring grievances persist throughout life, suggesting familiarity with ongoing issues and the inevitability of hearing familiar criticisms over time. The tone implies resignation to perpetual nagging from others.
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Morgan
Sunday Creek Company
New Jersey
Kanawha & Michigan Railway Company
Judge Allread
T. & O. C. Railway
Denvertown
Great Lakes
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Northwest
J. R. Sands
Warren
Marietta
Tommy Jones
Ohio State
Magic City Lads
Jacksonville, O
Re — Jacksony
AB. RH
AB. RK H. PO. A
Zimmers
Goik Cass
Pranklin
Goodal
Jacksonv
Giouster
Ener
Lawrence County Commissioners
Commissioners
Board of Education
the Board of Commissioners of Law
Rence
B. T. Daniel
David Halley
Ee Chauncery
Abril PO
A.B
Quan
Eesees
C. Simpson
Ab Mase
Beeer Wien
Lavett
F. Quinn
Joyee
A Russell
Ef Osecheen
Ee Knox
Chauncey Athens
Baby
Turner
White
Rhys
Blythe
Deacon
Ibson
Ee Vescinen
Denison AB. H. PO. A
Ali Ie Pine
Seveadouwseds
Gants
Eeen Hesdognee
Evebeeeaaes
Otterbein
Dispatch
Hockingport
John A. Evans
Kitty
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