Athens county teachers hold annual institute session
Athens county educators gather for their two week institute led by Prof. Harlan E. Hall of Mansfield and Prof. Charles C. Miller of Lima. Attendance reaches high levels with over seventy teachers registering on day one and later sessions promising lectures on science current events and school museums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Harlan E. Hall
Mansfield High School
Charles C. Miller
Lima
A. Weatherbee
A. H. Dixon
Albany
Ida Maxwell
Miller
Hall
F. S. Coultrap
County Reading Circle
Charles ©. Miller
Ohio University
Check Forgery Case In Albany Involves Stranger Merrill
A forged $25 certified check passed at Dailey & Son general store. The teller, posing as J B Merrill, cashed the check from First National Bank Point Pleasant West Virginia after purchasing four shirts. Merrill, about 36, six feet tall, weighs 170 pounds, fled. sheriff Murphy alerted. statewide hunt for the forger underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
J. B. Merrill
Dailey & Son
First National Bank of
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Merrill
Pt. Pleasant
Murphy
Wilful Absence Alleged in Milligan Divorce Suit
Cora Milligan sues Albert Milligan in common pleas court on grounds of wilful absence. Petition claims Albert has been absent since early 1893 and has failed to provide the necessities of life. The couple married in Athens in January 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Milligan
Common Pleas Court
Albert Milligan
Athens
Jane
Passing of Mrs Sprague at 77 in Graham Chapel area
Almira Sprague aged 77 died Monday morning at 10 at her son Joe Sprague’s home near Graham Chapel after a period of ill health from multiple diseases. Heart failure was the immediate cause. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Graham Chapel at two o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira Sprague
Joe Sprague
Graham Chapel
County Fair in Full Swing at Athens County Fair
Athens county fair opens for three days with heavy attendance expected as rain freshens roads. Livestock shows include Holsteins Short Horns mules and horses. fruit vegetables and grains displays attract interest. floral hall features art work and furniture displays. twenty eight horses entered for four major races with purses noted for past and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
C. A. Snow
N. W. Baker
O. L. Strahl
J. L. Mansfield
W. W. McVay
Joseph Cabeen
R. M. Patterson
Nihl Mills
George Martin
Elias Daily
James Burson
Pearl Mohler
E. 8. Fawcett
Allie Balis
C. Rotinsor
C.F. Herron
Frank Brown
Charles Howard
Elias Taily
Dana Connett
Olah Hooper
Val Dvaie
D. M. Burchfield
Elias Dailey
J. B. Chappelear
Floral Hall
R. C. M. Hastings
W . H. Ring
North Electric Co
Cleveland
George B. Pratt
Free Beer Fiasco Roars Through Amesville
Tom Blair and Herb Keirns were arrested on a Squire Gibson warrant after distributing free beer from a keg on the depot main street. Blair paid 10.45 in fines and costs, Keirns 3.50. Blair resisted restraint and was knocked unconscious by deputy Bruce McKinley before bonds were posted. Blair’s wife posted bond for Monday’s appearance, Keirns released on recognizance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Tom Blair
Herb Keirns
Squire Gibson
Blair
Keirns
P. W. Gibson
McKinley
Death of David Jones in Toledo Burial in Nye Cemetery
David Jones aged about 50 died Monday at his daughter Mrs. E. Learned’s Toledo home after a long illness. He leaves a wife and two daughters. The body was brought to Chauncey for funeral services conducted by Rev. W A Roush and burial at Nye cemetery. He had long resided in Athens county at Millfield and Glouster and recently lived in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jones
E. E. Learned
Toledo
Chuancey
W. A. Roush
Nye
Athens County
Millfield
Glouster
Marriage of Mark William Peters and Crissie Peters
The marriage of Mr Mark William Peters and Miss Crissie Peters is announced for next Tuesday at the bride’s home near Columbus. Mr Williamson is a graduate of Ohio University electrical department and Miss Peters from the collegiate department last Jane. Both are well known in Athens and will make their home in Athens after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Williamson
Crissie May Peters
Columbus
Mr. Williamson
Ohio University
Miss Peters
Jane
Athens
Improvement Society targets Athens streets
The Village Improvement Society pushes to beautify Athens streets with strong focus on North Court and West Street at the Court intersection as remaining problem spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Improvement Society
Athens
North Court
West Stace
Court
Description of New Normal College Building Construction
The new Normal college building progresses with brickwork near completion and carpenters following. Expected completion by October 1, it will be four stories in the main section with later three story wings, featuring Italian Renaissance style, modern heating, and extensive classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Keene
Death of Miss Jessie Walsh After Four-Year Illness
Miss Jessie G. Walsh dies at 22 after a four and a half year tuberculosis battle. Daughter of Mrs Phemia Walsh of East State Street, she had worked with D Zenner & Co. for three years and was educated in Athena public schools. Survived by her mother two sisters Stella and Ethel and brother Charles. Funeral at St Pauls Catholic Church and burial in Catholic cemetery attended by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie G. Walsh
Phemia Walsh
East State Street
Miss Walsh
Phemis Walsh
D. Zenner & Co
Athena
Stella
Ethel Walsh
Charles Walsh
St Paul's Catholic Church
J . B. Mattingly
Mr. and
Mga
Jacob Fox
Logan
Anna Gilmore
Nelsonville
Athens approves sale of municipal bonds for electric light plant
The $15000 municipal bonds to fund an Athens electric light plant were awarded to Athens Security Savings Bank for $15225. Other bids came from Seasongood & Mayer Cincinnati at 15000 and Farson Leach & Co Chicago at 15035. The bonds carry 6 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Security Savings Bank
Seasongood & Mayer
Cincinnati
Farson Leach & Co
Chicago
Smallpox Grave Disturbance Stirs Village
Wallace Graham died of smallpox last spring and his body was twice moved from a village cemetery. John Graham, father of the deceased, suspects the grave was not as claimed and may have had help from an Athens assistant. Citizens fear outbreak and the state board of health seeks information. arrests may follow if transmission is proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Wallace Graham
John Graham
Marshall
Athens
Graham
State Board of Health
Child Killed by Scalding Fall at East End Home
In Nelsonville an infant of Mr and Mrs Will Cooley was scalded to death after tumbling into a tub of boiling water. The mother had momentarily left the door unfastened and the child slipped inside. It survived only a few hours before funeral services conducted by Rev Sparks were held at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Will
Cooley
East End
Sparks
Boy Killed by Slate at Congress Mine
August 24 Gloutier Joe McAlister aged about 18 was killed in Congress mine this morning by a tail of slate while he and his father worked there. He died instantly as several tons of slate crushed him. An inquest was held this afternoon by Justice B W King. The coroner or official statement is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloutier
Joe McAlister
Congress
B. W. King
Woman in Nelsonville Attempted Suicide After Husband Infidelity
Mrs Beala arter of Nelsonville attempted death by taking carbolic acid on Saturday at the East End creamery location. She was driven to the act by her husband’s alleged infidelity and refusal to live with her, though the act failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bealaarter
East End
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Institute
Ohio Reading Circle Work
Hail and
J. F. Henderson
F.S. Coultrap
J. E. Bailey
W. A. Matheny
S. McBride
Geo. Lowden
Charles Matheny
J. L. ©. Kelley
H. F. Dillinger
H. M. Warner
T. A. Niggemyer
Elsie Pinkerton
Stella Closter
Jennie Price
D. L. Culloms
H. J. Hoskinson
Frank Simms
Dell Finsterwald
Lenore Baird
Blanche Finsterwald
J. L. Duncan
M. E. Christman
Mae Stanton
Nettie Moore
Viola Burleigh
Audra Ludwick
Aaron Grady
E. A. Moore
J. J. Wooley
W. E. Riley
H. ©. Brooks
Minnie Kennard
Alice Shannon
Sue Kennard
Mattie Kennard
Ella Shannon
Louella Fitz
Evalyn Brill
Wendell Shott
Millie Barrows
Eldon Kennedy
Palmer Tippie
Lelia Mills
J. J. Steinmetz
Melissa Poston Wright
Lena Blake
Beatrice Walsh
Alice Vernon
Atta McAfool
J. A. Palmer
Dollie Hooper
Elma Crawford
Joanna Goodrich
Lola Townsend
Anna Dye
Stella Craig
Anna Wilson
Catherine Power
Alma Mickett
A. E. Livingston
Institute Notes
Board of Education
Waterloo Township
Ames Township
Washington County
Belpre
John F. Henderson
McArthur
M.A. Henson
M. M. Bryson
Mr. Henderson
Daily & Sons
Spring Girl
Reece Blizzard
Nelly Noble
John W. Curry
Dock Chase
Marquette Jr
R. P. Liter
Lady Miller
Big 4
Fred R
Wellston Stables
Narehouchee
Thos, Goosman
Tootimes
Chas. Johnson
Royal Cash
T. T. Rhodes
Susie L
Lady Elk
Richard Dota
Harritt
Monte M
J. O. Sweny
Bewer Boy
B. Gool
John Porter
J. B. Chappélear
Ben Wilkes
Ames
Main Street
Jessie Walsh
Slate
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