Ross Goes Wei by Heavy Odds in Ross County Vote
Ross county elections produced near 1800 margin amid riots and disorder. Police and Sheriff used detentions, National Guard units swore in as deputies and clashed with officers during arrests of wet and dry workers in Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Wei
Rev
C. W. Eldridge
Adelphi
William Buser
Stephen Bates
James Shook
Shériffenna
National Guard
Springfield Saloons Close Amid Last Night Drunken Rush
Springfield ends liquor hours as saloons shut at midnight sparking a citywide rush. Citizens flood streets in the final hours, with an unusual surge of intoxicated behavior observed across the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Red Letter Event for Athens Commandery Knights Templar
The Athens Commandery Knights Templar held its annual inspection led by Rt. Eminent Sir Knight Ralph Rickley past grand commander of Ohio. A 6 PM dinner at Watkins restaurant preceded the 7:20 PM opening by J Howard Cline Albany with Temple and Malta orders conferred to satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Knights Templar
Ralph Rickley
Ohio
Watkins
J. Howard Cline
Albany
Knight Rickley
Order of Masonry
Six Marriage Licenses Listed in Warwick and Athens
Frederick T. Sullivan a contract agent of Warwick New York and Mable A. Rorick of Athens are set to wed. Kenneth L. Weber a physician of Cineramati and Florence Hortense Hedges of Athens are also listed for marriage. KE B Jacobs a jeweler and Mary B Birge both of Chauney appear among the couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick T. Sullivan
Warwick
N. Y
Mable A. Rorick
Athens
Kenneth L. Weber
Cineramati
Florence Hortense Hedges
KE. B. Jacobs
Mary B. Birge
Chauney
Twin sons born to Mr and Mrs H A Reeder in Mechanicsburg
Mrs James F Mchenry welcomed a twin birth in the city records noting the arrival on an April Tuesday. The fragment mentions Mechanicsburg parents Mr H A Reeder and Mrs Mchenry with uncertain details about dates and the city segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Reeder
Mechanicsburg
James F. Mchenry
Frank Harper Arrested For Drunk and Disorderly Charge
Frank Harper faced Mayor Hedges on a drunk and disorderly charge after an arrest in Africa alley by Officer Gandee. Harper pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five days in jail plus a $5 fine and costs. Mrs. Harper did not appear to testify about threats against her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harper
Hedges
Harkie
Africa Alley
Jandee
Gandee
Markie
Athens
Quiet wedding unites Miss Birge and Mr Jacobs in Chauncey
Miss Mary B. Birge and Mr Emory ER Jacobs were married Wednesday at the bride’s mother’s Chauncey home in a private ceremony. Rev J A Long officiated. The couple, resided Chauncey in jewelry business, left for St Louis after the ceremony and plan a southern and southwestern trip before settling in Chauncey after June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Birge
Emory ER. Jacobs
Sarah FE. Birge
Chauncey
J. A. Long
Ohio University
Christian Church
Birge
Athens
Jacobs
St. Louis
New Orleans
Galveston
Despondent Man Hangs Self in Columbus Home
In Columbus on April 29 Henry F. Herbst, upset by ill health, hanged himself from a transom in his brother Fred J. Herbst's house. The death is reported as a suicide due to ongoing sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Henry F. Herbst
Fred J. Herbst
Underclassmen Uproot Oak Tree and Replace With Tombstone
Scapegrace underclassmen uprooted an oak planted by seniors and replaced it with tombstone No. 115 from the insane asylum graveyard. Inscriptions mocked the act with lines about the oak and a memorial noting the brief life. Seniors condemn the deed as bad inter-class manners and call the culprits rowdies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insane Asylum
Schoolteacher assaulted in Frazersburg by Pennsylvanian
April 29 report states Tyler Clark 22, assistant principal, was attacked on a street in Frazersburg by B. Fr. Busby of Pennsylvania after Busby refused to apologize for punishing his son. Clark was assaulted for punishing Busby's son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frazersburg
Cleveland Wrestler Victorious in World Middleweight Clash
Henry Cleveland defeated Charles Conkle of Hamilton at Grays Armory to claim the world middleweight championship in a wrestling match dated April 29. Gehring of Cleveland played a significant role in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Henry Cleveland
D- Gehring
Charles Conkle
Hamilton
Grays Armory
Brutal Assault on George Pake Shocks Chillicothe
George L. Pake, a dry worker from New Marshfield, was attacked by a tavern hanger on at a Chillicothe street. He suffered severe injuries, with muscle torn to the bone from eye toward ear, and remains in serious condition after being moved to Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Pake
Drys
Frank Snyder
Wednessy
Boyle Kidnapping Trial Focuses on Immunity Promise
James H. Boyle faces trial on a kidnapping charge in Cleveland with defense witness James P. Whitla as principal for the defense. The defense aims to show Whitla promised immunity in exchange for the boy Willie Wicha’s safe return and to cast doubt on Boyle’s direct involvement, suggesting a third party or a broader plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merer
James P. Whitla
James HL. Boyle
Willie Wicha
Miller
Strana Hanor
Whith
Whitla
Boyle
White
Hoyle
Cleveland
Willie
Pennes ¥Vania
Whita Letter Threat Alleged Kidnap Plot
In Sharon Pennsylvania on April 29 James P Whitha confirms a Boston story about a letter received April 23 demanding 10000 dollars and threatening Willie Whitls kidnapping if not paid Two men are jailed in Bastion charged with writing the letters and orchestrating the threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
James P. Whitha
Boston
Mr. Whitha
Willie Whitls
Bastion
Gun Club Names Officers In Athens Trap Season
Art Wolfe was re elected president of the Athens Gun Club on Tuesday Will Hines was chosen secretary Anisa Hooper named field captain as the veteran trapshooter. Plans are being formed for a strong season at the traps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Wolfe
Athens Gun Club
Will Hines
Anisa Hooper
Athens
Farmer John Weis Dies After Indictment Served
Dayton Ohio April 29. John Weis a 70 year old farmer died in a local hospital shortly after being served with a copy of an indictment for horse theft by the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
John Weis
Second-hand mower sale nets eighteen calls after ad
A man with no yard advertised a lawnmower for sale in The Messenger Want-Ad column on Wednesday evening. The ad drew eighteen calls and the mower sold before 6 pm to a satisfied buyer and seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Spring Athletics In Full Swing At Athens High
The uni project encourages outdoor sports across four college classes with a schedule of class games and supplied balls. A Sophomore–Freshman challenge was posted for next Saturday, while Athens High and Wellston meet Saturday at 2:30 in baseball. The 0. U. meet includes running and field events with about ten runners training daily. Heidelberg news shifts 0. U. opponent to May 13 due to Kenyon cancelation.
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O. U
Denes
Athens High School
Wellston
Jackson County
Heidelberg
Athens
Kenyon
Saunders-Wolfe Nuptials Celebrated at Gallipolis
Wedded on Wednesday April 28 at 11 a m in the Gallipolis Methodist church Miss Kiva I Saunders daughter of David L Saunders of Kanauga Ohio and Mr George W Wolfe of near Trimble Ohio. Wolfe, a coal tester for C L Poston and others, is a steady youth. The pair plan to live in Columbus where Wolfe has a modern home under construction. They were entertained by Mrs H L Atkinson and later joined by Mrs Lillian Notter at the Wolfes home near Trimble and Athens trip.
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Saunders-Wolfe
Gallipolis
Kiva
Saunders
David L. Saunders
Kanauga
Ohio
George W. Wolfe
Trimble
Wolfe
C. L. Poston
Columbus
H. L. Atkinson
Lancaster Street
Evening hangout praised as safe place to unwind
A man favors a venue where he can leave as soon as he arrives while a woman warns against bringing two foes together. The man terms it amusement but observers note it risks turning into a fight between rivals.
Hocking Valley seeks reopening of merger case
The Hocking Valley Railroad asks Franklin county circuit court to reopen and rehear a ruling dissolving its merger with T. and O. C. Michigan and Kanawha railroads and coal companies. If the motion is overruled the case may go to the Ohio Supreme Court. The motion was argued in Washington D. C. by John F. Wilson and Denman with Eagleson for the state. The court’s ruling is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley Railroad Company
Franklin County Circuit Court
Michigan & Kanawha
Sunday Creek
Washington D. H
John F. Wilson
Columbus
Denman
Freeman T. Eagleson
Supreme Court
Recital Delights as Miss Wolfe Heads Music College Night
Large audience attends the Miss Forrest Wolfe senior recital at the O. A. college of music Auditorium. Wolfe presents varied works by American and European composers with notable coloratura and vocal control. Accompanist Prof. James Pryor McVey and Miss Prickles provide refined support with Schubert, MacDowell, and Benedict pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Wolfe
O. A. College of Music
Miss Wolfe
Obie
Oleg Speaks
van der Stucken
Pauat
Benedict
Douglas Earhart
James Pryor McVey
Mise Prickles
MacDowell
Monszkowski
Man Attempts to Mutilate Girl at Gary Rail Yard
In Gary Indiana a coarse garbed man threw a five year old girl onto Michigan Central tracks as a passenger train approached. The engineer halted the train, and the suspect fled into brush. Police cannot identify the child beyond a fragmentary name clue and her refusal to return home.
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Gary
Ind
Michigan Central Railroad
William Miller
Zaletto
Rate Biregrimination On the B. and O. R. R.
A 1827 Baltimore and Ohio charter clause set tolls and rates with a one third gap between east to west and west to east shipments. It states tolls 1 cent per ton mile and transportation 3 cents east to west, against 3 cents toll and 3 cents transport west to east. The article notes lax historical regulations doubtfully echoed by modern managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Old Troy township 1819 tax roll found in Coolville
In Coolville Ohio on April 28 a desk cleaning uncovered a manuscript listing Troy township property for 1819 by William Barrows the Hater. It shows 106 taxpayers chiefly with cattle horses and small holdings and notes Barrows charged nine dollars for his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. H. Brown
Troy Township
William Barrows
Barrows
Jacob Humphrey
Shepard Humphrey
Athens High School Joins North Central Association
Superintendent Skinner reports Athens High School has been admitted to the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The designation allows graduates to enter member colleges without entrance exams in the north central United States, with few exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner
Athens High School
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Ohio School of Higher Learning
Ohio State University
Ohio
United States
University of Chicago
Mrs Selby Fractures Leg After Noon Fall
While cleaning at noon Mrs John Selby fell from an emal box and sustained a fracture to the right leg below the knee. The fall was brief and she landed in a way that caused the fracture.
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John Selby
Guernsey Works to Resume May 10 with 400 Jobs
Cambridge reporting that M Metrict Manager C A Robinson of United States Steel announced Guernsey works will resume operations on May 10 employing 400 men at the start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
C. A. Robinson
United States Steel Company
Guernsey
Tiny Lass Shot By A Playmate In Ohio Town
Ada Spencer aged one year in Porterfield near Hockingport Ohio was accidentally shot by a Smith boy while playing hide and seek in an old blacksmith shop. A 22 caliber shotgun discharged hitting her face with shot entering the eyes and tongue. Surgical care followed. she rests easily and is not permanently scarred. The incident was accidental and the boy did not know the gun was loaded.
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Hockingport
Ada
B. J. Spencer
Porterfield
Smith
Hurta
Rao Boy
County's Oldest Physician Reaches 89 in Health
Dr Elisha M Bean possibly the oldest living physician in Athens county celebrated his 89th birthday with a city walk noting ongoing building projects He lived in Pleasanton 61 years practiced there 56 years and moved to Athens to live with his daughter Mrs Rufus Mason after his wife’s death about a year and a half ago His friends wish him a long, fruitful life.
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Elisha M. Bean
Athens County
Ielife
Pleasanton
Athens
Rufus Mason
Will Attend Recital At Ohio University Auditorium
Mrs M EB Danford travels to Athens to attend a piano recital at Ohio University College of Music. Recital features Miss Nelie Addine Alderman and her brother William E Alderman with Miss Blanche Danford as second pianist. The Aldermans expect music degrees this year, son and daughter of N K Alderman of Athens.
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M. EB. Danford
Athens
College of Music
Ohio University
Nelie Addine Alderman
William E. Alderman
Blanche Danford
Miss Alderman
Alderman
Chapter No 39 to Hold Special Convocation Friday
A special convocation of Chapter No 39, BR. A. M., will be held in the Masonic hall Friday night. The Royal Arch degree will be conferred on three candidates and the chapter will be officially inspected by Charles L. Harrod, grand master of the third veil. Refreshments will be served after the initial work and inspection.
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BR. A. M
Masonic Hall
Charles ‘l L. Harrod
Inspect Savannah Lodge Under District Official Decree
On account of the death of the father of District Lecturer Parker of Beverly, he deputizes Past Master James A. Palmer of Paramathia Lodge to inspect Savannah Lodge, WY & A. M., at Guysville this evening. Palmer will travel by the evening train and return by morning.
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Parker
Beverly
James A. Palmer
Paramathia Lodge
Savannah Lodge
Guysville
Palmer
Barber Shop Robbery on Dean Avenue Reported
Wood's barber shop on Dean Avenue was burglarized late Wednesday night. A loss of about $15 in barber supplies was taken after entry from the rear via a stepladder. Police are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Dean Avenue
Nelsonville Pitcher Jack Taylor Released by Columbus Club
Jack Taylor of Nelsonville, veteran pitcher for Columbus and other teams, received unconditional release from the Columbus club on Wednesday. He started the year poorly, failing to show his former form, and is now pursuing business in Columbus.
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Jack Taylor
Nelsonville
Columbus
Columbus Club
Taylor
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George Pake
George L. Pake
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Frst
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Boye
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Lad
Wellston High School
Circuit Court
Ohio Supreme Court
Migs Wolfe
Music College
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Athens High
Central Association
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Ada Spencer
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