Primary contest stirs in Athens county races
The Republican primary produced a heated fight led by Dr. A. J. Crawford of Glouster and Don Cable of Nelsonville for representative. Crawford won the nomination amid shifting support as Woodworth, Murphy, and Golden also secured nominations in treasurer sheriff and recorder races with praised public service.
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A. J. Crawford
Glouster
Don C., Cable
Nelsonville
Crawford
Cable
Dr. Crawford
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Baltimore
Marcus A. Hanna
U. S. Senate
Hanna
E. ©. Woodworth
Frank Finster
Wald
Ant
Andy Murphy
Gallipolis
Major Golden
Arthur Riley
Recorder
Riley
Elmer Golden
Died Suddenly of David W. Williams in Athens Ohio
David W. Williams died at his West Union Street home on Saturday at noon after a brief illness. Born April 22, 1882 in New York, he spent most of life in Meigs County and lived in Athens for 13 years. He first married Harriet Ann McGrath in 1851. she died in 1887. Four children were born, Cyrus Danforth Williams of Bowbells is the only survivor. He married Martha Bradshaw on June 6, 1891, who survives with daughter Esther. Funeral services were held at the residence and burial followed at Guysville with Masonic rites. His sister-in-law Mrs. Charles Pidcock died within minutes of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Williams
West Union Street
City Scales
Mr. Williams
State of
New York
Meigs County
Athens
Harriet Ann McGrath
Masonic Lodge
Charles Pidcock
Reception for Dr. King at First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church hosted a crowded pastors reception Monday evening with Dr. King in the receiving line alongside J. D. Brown and others. A music program followed including organ selections by Charles Bukey and vocal solos by Nan Gabbart, Lucile Lovell, Olah Hooper, and more, with Miss Minnie Suckler accompanying at sight.
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First Presbyterian Church
Dr. King
J. D. Brown
Brown
J. PB. Clayton
Clayton
Charles Henry
George R. Walker
Walker
Chorch
Selby
Charles Bukey
Parkersburg
W. Va
Nan Gabbart
Point Pleasant
F. Earl DeWeese
Chillicothe
Lucile Lovell
Amesville
Olah Hooper
Porter Alderson
Athens
Mr. Bakey
Gavotte
Mignon
McBeth
von Suppe
Wachs
Meistersinger
Mendelssohn
Tannhauser
Wagner
Miss Hooper
Scribert
Buck
Miss Lovell
Lord
Spross
Speaks
Minnie Suckler
Horatio Bean Fells at Court House Steps
Horatio Bean aged 80 suffered a stroke near the east entrance of the court house Saturday morning and fell to the sidewalk unconscious. He was taken to a local undertaking establishment, then home, with a scalp wound and numerous bruises. His condition is described as very serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Bean
Court House
Hibbard
Me Pogal
Merwin
Bean
Vehicle tax collection proceeds with few resistors
May or Logan reported the vehicle tax being paid in a very satisfactory manner. The amount collected to date is $283.50 and there is no indication of resistance to the collection, except among liverymen some of whom have paid in part.
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Logan
Colonel Bundy Dies in Cincinnati at 9:15 AM
Col W E Bundy a Cincinnati lawyer and Ohio political figure died at the Dennison hotel in Cincinnati after a short illness. Born October 4 1866 in Jackson County he rose from editor to U S District Attorney and led the First Regiment Ohio National Guard. He married Bye L Leedom and left a son Sanford. University of Ohio trustee and Republican organizer.
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Sons of Veterans
1St Regiment
Ohio University
W. E. Bundy
Dennison
Cincinnati
Col. Bundy
Detroit
Bundy
Ohio
Jackson County
Sanford and
Kate (Thompson) Bandy
H. 8
Tenth
Congress
Athens
Wellston Argus
Cincinnati Law School
Blaine Club
Stamina League
Board of Elections
Republican County Executive
Ohio Republican League
Cincinnati Clube
Protest Over Feeding Horses On Village Streets
At a Tuesday village council meeting plans were made to advertise sale of 10,000 dollars in refunding bonds. The street commissioner’s bond was set at 50 dollars with required surety. Attorney W E Peters protested street feeding of horses by farmers camping on West Union Street, but council took no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Peters
West Union Street
Death of Martha Brown near Wingett Chapel
Martha Brown 65, wife of BE H Brown, died Sunday afternoon after a long illness. A highly esteemed resident of the Wingett Chapel vicinity, she funeralized at the Presbyterian church near Hebbardsville Tuesday morning with Rev. J H Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Brown
BE. H. Brown
Wingett Chapel
Presbyterian
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Woodworth
Finsterwald
Dover Township
Messenger and Herald
Republican Executive Committee
Andrew Murphy
Sam B. Hill
J. E. Carpenter
John McLaughlin
M. F. Seward
Hill
Carpenter
McLaughlin
Infirmary
Seward
Samuel B. Hill
Mr. Hill
Canaan
Dr. N. Hill
York
J. J. Lane
W. G. Danford
Johnson
Lane
Danford
Dent
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Line of Veterans of the
United States
Bandy
Mc.Kinley
Roosevelt
West Virginia Coal Trust
N. G
Bye L. Leedom
John P. Leedom
Adams County
Sanford
J. B. Foraker
Senator Foraker
Ellis
Board of Trustees
University
L. M. Jewett
J. M. Foster
L. J. Fenton
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Hudson
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M. Potman Milltieia
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Carthage
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