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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1918

Page

7

Dinsmore Chosen for Ames Bern District Superintendent

Athens county board of education schedules September election for district superintendent. Dinsmore endorsed by three boards but no quorum. Glazier school reopening debated due to transport costs. two county board vacancies filled. examiners term set. all county schools to open September 9 and one week Christmas break approved.

Athens County Dinsmore Co. E. Miller Glazier School Amesville Dr. Jeffers G. H. Clark Amesvyville D. Linder Blackwood Lodi W. R. Goddard Clark B. L. Pilcher Ohio University Extension School Athens-Waterloo Ames-Bern

Aged Man Struck by Auto at Court and State

Saturday evening about 4 30 Henry Starkey aged 65 was struck and knocked down at Court and State by a machine driven by Allison Staneart of Flora Starkey was trying to avoid another machine and stepped in front of the Staneart vehicle He was taken to Dr Henry for head wounds and later returned home with help. witnesses say no blame on the driver.

Henry Starkey Court and State Street Allison Staneart Flora Starkey Staneart Henry

Athens County Fair and Races

John Paul Jones died in Paris and was buried there. A few years ago his body was returned to the United States and reburied at Annapolis.

John Paul Jones Paris United States Annapolis

Locating Owners Tied To Brashear Seized Autos Case

Developments in the Howard Brashear automobile case show ten seized cars identified as stolen from Columbus within two months. Newark’s W. W. Mulholland recovered a Buick Four believed stolen June 26, while detectives confirm owners for most cars and search Athens area purchasers. Brashear faces arraignment in Zanesville on a Hudson theft charge amid conflicting ownership claims.

Howard Brashear Columbus Zanesville W. W. Mulholland Newark Carson, Mahoney Raffits Athens Brasher Ford Brashear Wilbur Young Rock Riffle Stewart Harland Chardon Harland Young Parker Amesville Coolville V. Butcher Butcher John M. Thomas Neil Avenue LB. HU. Brooks Wilson Avenue A. .H. Hyser Summon Athens County Mercer Barn Chesterhill

Better Bring Your Exhibits to Athens County Fair

A notice urging participants to submit exhibits to the Athens County Fair in August 2023 with a reminder to act now rather than later.

Athens County Fair

Prohibition Extends 10 Mile Radius Around Camps

Washington August 6 secretaries Baker and Daniels issue orders barring vice within ten miles of army camps naval districts and all areas under naval jurisdiction extending prohibition to all territories within the radius of military and naval installations

Washington Baker and Daniels

Political notices for Ohio Republican primaries in 1918

A set of political announcements from Athens County contenders for the Ohio General Assembly and local prosecutor posts. Candidates include Bert M. Thompson, Henry A. Hatch, O. F. Rowland, and W. B. Bartell. Each asks for support and votes in the Republican primaries held August 13 or August 18, 1918.

Athens County General Assembly of Ohio

Totman Seeks Republican Primary Nomination for Representative

M. P. Totman announces his candidacy for representative in the Republican primaries on August 13 1918 and solicits support in a dated notice.

M. P. Totman

Clarence McCafferty in Ohio Republican Primary

Campaign notice for Representative Clarence Eb McCafferty in Chauncey, Ohio dated August 18, 1918. Primary ballot information and candidate designation 8 5 1f.

Clarence EB. McCafferty Chauncey Ohio

Candidate notice for 9th 14th district State Senate seat

BEN J F DUTTON and M B ARCHER announce candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senator in the 9th through 14th district. The decision will await the August primary on August 13. This marks a third term bid subject to party votes.

W. B. Bartell Tyease Ben J. F. Dutton M. B. Archer T.f

Recorder Nomination Announcements for Athens County

Several notices announce candidates for Athens County Recorder ahead of Republican primaries. George W Ford J H Adams Sidney A Cook Otto L Hoisington each requests support and qualification for the August 13 or 18, 1918 primaries from Nelsonville and area communities.

George W. Ford Athens County J. H. BE. Adams Otto L. Hoisington T.f

Campaign bid for Trimble Recorder by Guy J Fierce

Republican candidate Guy J. Fierce seeks the Recorder nomination in Trimble Township with a primary set for August 13. He notes Harry J Campbell was defeated by 31 votes in a seven candidate race four years ago and presents his own candidacy as a continuation of local election history.

Harry J. Campbell Trimble Township Guy J. Fierce

Potter and Barker Seek County Auditor Nomination

Fred Cornwell urges Athens County voters to support his bid for the Republican nomination for County Auditor in the August 13 primaries. The notice also names J. A. Be Potter and Will L. Barker as other County Auditor candidates in the same race.

Fred Cornwell Athens County

Prosecution Candidate George W. Rose Seeks Support

A promotional note highlights George W. Rose as Athens county born and raised, with twenty three years experience and Republican affiliation, urging voters to support him for prosecuting attorney.

George W. Rose Athens County

Arthur Anderson and Fred R Baker Seek Athens County Posts

The notices announce candidates for the Republican nominations in Athens County. Arthur Anderson seeks County Surveyor for the first term, pending the August 13 1918 primary. The document also lists a prosecutor nomination and August 18 1918 primary date references.

Arthur Anderson Eam Athens County Fred, R. Baker

Rathburn Seeks State Central Committeeman Seat

Republican Milton E. Rathburn of Rutland runs for State Central Committeeman in the 10th Congressional district. He previously represented the 8th senatorial district for years, with a record noted as 1-27-4.2.

State Central Committee Milton E. Rathburn Rutland

Corns Endorsed for State Central Committee Seat

State Central Committeeman John B. Corns of Lawrence County is endorsed by the Republican Central and Executive Committees of Lawrence and Vinton counties and by Athens county committees. He supports State and National prohibition and clean, fair politics. A vote for him is a vote for a clean and successful campaign.

State Central John B. Corns Lawrence County Republican Central Lawrence Vinton Athens County State Central Committee

Sale to Commence at 10 O'clock A M

A public sale is announced to begin at 10 o'clock in the morning. The notice states the time for the sale but provides no further details on items, location, or terms.

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