Athens county teachers hold six week annual institute
Athens county teachers convene for a six week annual institute opening with strong turnout. Prof. Harlan E. Hall and Prof. Charles C. Miller lead lectures on science in grades and current events, while Supt. A Weatherbee and Miss Ida Maxwell direct secretarial duties. Over seventy teachers register first day and county officials note teacher shortages in Waterloo and Ames townships amid hot weather and active county fair attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Harlan E. Hall
Maisfeld High School
Charles C. Miller
Lima
A. Weatherbee
A. H. Dixoe
Albany
Ida Maxwell
Miller
Hall
Forger J B Merrill Tricked Albany Store
A man calling himself J B Merrill cashed a $25 certified check at Dailey & Son in Albany last week. The First National Bank of Point Pleasant confirmed the check was forged. Sheriff Murphy and state officials search for the ~36 year old, 6 foot tall suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
J. B. Merrill
Dailey & Son
First National Bank of
Point Pleasant
W. Wa
Sbaying & Snirt
Merrill
Divorce suit filed over wilful absence in Athens marriage
Cora Milligan sues Albert Milligan in common pleas court alleging wilful absence since early 1892 and failure to provide necessities. The couple married in Athens in June 1392.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Milligan
Common Pleas
Albert Milligan
Athens
Passing of Mrs Sprague at 77 in Graham Chapel area
Almira Sprague aged 77 died at her son Joe Sprague’s home near Graham Chapel Monday around 10 o’clock after long illness from complications. The funeral was held at Graham Chapel Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira Sprague
Joe Sprague
Graham Chapel
County fair in full swing with four exciting races
The Athens county fair opens its three day run with heavy attendances expected. Livestock, fruit, vegetables, and floral hall displays draw crowds while horse races headline the afternoon program. Notable exhibitors include GC A Snow, N W Baker, and Dana Connett with entries across cattle, horses, poultry, and craft exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Todas
Athens County
Nihi Mills
George Martin
Elias Daily
James Burson
Tose
Joseph Cabeen
Pearl Mohler
Fawcett
Allie Balis
C. C. Rolinsop
C.F. Herron
Hisias Daily
Frank Brown
Charles Howard
Dana Connett
Olah Hooper
Val Drait
D. M. Burchfield
Elias Dailey
J. B. Chappelear
Floral Hall
L.G. Nye
R. G C. B. Hastings
W . H. Ring
North Electric Co
Cleveland
Athens County Fair
George B. Pratt
Free Beer in Ames Leads to Arrests and Fines
Tom Blair and Herb Keirns were arrested on a 25Squire Gibson court warrant after distributing free beer on Ames main street. Blair paid 35 fine plus 10.45 costs. Keirns paid 3.50. Blair required to appear Monday. McKinley reportedly assisted in the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Auugust
Tom Blair
Herb Keirns
Gibson
Blair
Keirns
F. W. Gibson
Bruce McHinley
Squire Gibson
McKinley
Bond
Death of David Jones in Toledo
David Jones aged about 45 died Monday at his daughter Mrs E B Learned in Toledo after long illnesses. He leaves a wife and two daughters. The remains were brought to Chuancey for funeral services conducted by Rev W A Roush and interred at Nye cemetery. He had long lived in Arhens county at Millfield and Glouster before moving to Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jones
Toledo
Chuancey
W. A. Roush
Nye
Arhens County
Millfield
Glouster
Williamson and Peters to wed in Athens on Tuesday
The marriage of Mark William son and Crissie Peters will be held next Tuesday at the bride’s home near Columbus. Williamson is an Ohio University electrical graduate and Peters graduated from the collegiate department last January. Both are well known in Athens. After a short wedding trip they will return to Athens to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Willliamson
Crissie Mar Peters
Columbus
Williamson
Ohio University
Miss Peters
Jane
Athens
Athens Improvement Society Drives Street Restoration Plan
The Village Improvement Society pushes to beautify Athens streets with focus on conditions at North Court and the West State intersection with Court. Local residents voiced complaints as efforts continue across town.
Detailing Plan for New Normal College Building
Progress report on the new Normal college building showing brickwork near completion and carpenters following masons. The four story central block with later wings, Italian Renaissance design, vitrified clay blocks, brick and stone facade, hot blast heating, straight fire resistant corridors, and extensive facilities for students and staff are described for October occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Carpentera
Ilea
Athens bonds sold for electric plant construction
The city sold 315000 municipal bonds to Athens Security Savings Bank for 19225 for building an electric light plant in Athens. Other bids came from Seasongood & Marer Cincinnati 915060 Farson Leach & Co Chicago 215035. Bonds carry 5 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Security Savags Bank
Seasongood & Marer
Cincinnati
Farson Leach & Co
Chicago
Jessie Walsh Dies After Four Years Illness
Jessie G Walsh, 22, daughter of Mrs Phemia Walsh, died Monday night at 8 45 following a four and a half year struggle with tuberculosis. She had been bedbound for two years, and never left bed in the last year. A former employee of D Zenner & Co for three years, she attended Athens public schools. Survived by mother, two sisters Stella and Ethel, and a brother Charles. Funeral at St Pauls Catholic Church conducted by Father J B Mattingly. Interment in Catholic cemetery. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jacob Fox and Anna Gilmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phemis Walah
Bliss Walsh
D. Zenner & Co
Biss Walsh
Athens
Stella
Ethel ‘Walsh
Smallpox Death Body Reburied Sparks Local Outcry
Wallace Graham died of smallpox last spring and his grave was moved and reburied in the same cemetery two weeks ago. John Graham, his father, suspected the body was not in the grave and, with an assistant from Athens, had it removed. The incident outraged residents and the state board of health is seeking information as fear of an outbreak grows and arrests are anticipated.
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Trimble
Wallace Graham
John Graham
Mara Ball
Athens
Alove
Graham
Adzaita
State Board of Health
Agd
Child Scalded to Death in Tub Incident
In Nelsonville on August 24 a small child of Mr and Mrs Will Cooper of East End fell through an unlatched screen door into a tub of boiling water. The child suffered severe scalds to the head shoulders and back and died within hours. Funeral conducted at home by Rev Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Will
Cooley
East End
Rey. Sparks
Boy Killed by Slate in Congress Mine
Joe McAllister, about 13, was fatally crushed in a slate fall at Congress mine while working with his father. The accident happened this morning. several tons of slate collapsed onto him. An inquest was held this afternoon by Justice B O W King to determine cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloeatser
Joe McAllister
Congress
B O W. King
Hns
Woman Attempts Suicide in Nelsonville
Mrs Beals Arter of East End area attempted suicide by taking a Catholic sold on Saturday but survived. Authorities report she was driven to the act by her husband's alleged infidelity and refusal to live with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bealsarter
East End
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Institute
Ohio Reading Circle Work
Hall and Miller
A. Weatherbse
J.F. Henderson
F. S. Coultrap
A. H. Dison
IE Bailey
W. A. Matheny
S. McBride
Geo. Lowden
Charles Matheny
J. JL. G Kelley
H. F. Dillinger
Ho M. Warner
T. A. Niggemyer
Elsie Pinkerton
Stella Jester
Alice Shannon
Sue Kennard
Mattie Kennard
Eva Shannon
Lovella Fitzer
Iva Hawk
Gertrude Wallis
Oris Howe
GW. Christman
Kate Orr
Grace Blackwood
Eila Sargent
Mary Lewis
Hatte Orr
Georgia Cheadle
Nell Culloms
Carrie Watterman
Ethel Mitchell
Eva Wolf
Netrie Orr
Willa Frost
Jane Ryan
Edl “Damaree
Marv Williams
Eva Norris
Hattie Brill
Eula Osborne
Lucy Crammer
Evalyn Brill
Wendell Shott
Mallie Barrows
Eldox Kennedy
Palmer Kippie
Lela Mills
J. J. Steinmetz
Melissa Poston Wright
Lena Blake
Beatrice Walsh
Alice Vernon
Atta McAfoos
R. A. Place
Edith Walls
Edith
Institute Notes
Board of Education
Waterloo Township
Ames Township
Washington County
Coultrap
County Reading Circle
Charles C Miller
Lama
Belpre
J. &. Bailey
John F. Henderson
McArthur
M.A. Henson
M. M. Bryson
Mr. Henderson
Daily & Sons
Ga Hal
Gow Phillips Messiner
Bower Bros
Tie Buckeye
H. M. Roach
Royal Gash
Richard Dota Cottonads
G. W Phillips Egbert
Chas. Johnson
Tocar
Spring Girl
Reece Blizzard
Neily Noble
John W. Carry
Dock Chase
Marquette Jr
R. P. Liter
Pace
Lady Miller
Frei R | Wells
Wharehoncise
Thos, Goosman
Tootimes
Royal Cash
T. T. Rhodes
Susie L
Lady Els
Richard Dota
Barritt
Monte M
J. GC. Sweny
Bower Boy
C. B. Geol
John Porter
Ben Wilzes
Ames
Main Street
Wes
Jessie Walsh
Slate
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