Indictment on Forgery Upheld in Ohio Court
The common pleas court, Judge Wood presiding, overruled Emmett G. Ewing’s demurrer to the forgery indictment. Trial set for Tuesday December 11. Ewing allegedly forged a $1,000 receipt for twelve Middletown Manufacturing Co. shares sold to M. T. Jellis. Other defense objections were raised by General Grosvenor. Meta Pratt granted divorce from Charles Pratt. Jesse Finsterwald named county examiner replacing F. L. Preston. adjournment to Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett G. Ewing
Common Pleas
Wood
Ewing
Middletown (Ind.) Manufacturing Company
M. T. Jellis
Hhe
Tem
Ohio
General Grosvenor
Meta Pratt
Charles Pratt
Jesse Finsterwald
Finsterwald
F. L. Preston
Thanksgiving Visitors Gather Near Athens and Albany
Mahlon Hayes joined C. Baker and family of Guys for Thanksgiving at Green Weekend with sister Miss Wanton near Gloucester visiting their uncle and aunt J J Caldwall. Arthur Vorhes and wife Lawtop of Stewart stayed with their uncle George Riley near Albany. Edson Turten near Chauncey visited Mr R Baker last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahlon Hayes
Athens
Bupigegm
C. Baker and
Guyso Thom
Chauncey
R . Baker
Nelsonville Bootlegging Crackdown Reported
Nelsonville Ohio November 30 Special Trafficking in intoxicants is rising the two arrestees Saturday at Cotton Tedrows notorious Daigot on Kimberly road Ed Sharpe and Bill Goodman the bartender A two horse wagon load of whiskey was confiscated and hauled to the City Building Tedrow will be arrested today Robert Hanning and his brother drove to Nelsonville with turkeys sold on the street they procured whiskey and returned home drunk Warrants were sworn out for Sharpe and Goodman A search warrant found a barrel of whiskey and beer in the Dugout across from the saloon A two horse wagon was pressed into service to haul evidence to the City Hall Sharpe faced Mayor Wells this morning and Goodman has a hearing set for Tuesday morning Authorities vow to stamp out the illicit trade with no mercy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Tedrow
Kimberly Road
Ed Sharpe
Bill Goodman
Robert’ Hanning
Ee Ae County
Hanning
Live Place
Saddler Shop
Kimberly
Sharpe
Myrtie Hanning
Goodman
Ceigare
Shaner
Lauderback
Wells
Mining Problems To Be Taken Up In Nelsonville
Nelsonville Ohio December 1 Thursday evening December 3 a meeting will organize the first Mining Institute of the state in the association assembly room. The institute aims to study geology electricity mine fires coal dust ventilation and safety measures to benefit all miners and supervisors. All men in or about the mines are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Association
Pennsylvania
Thurssday
Blood Bitters Promises Health Through Richer Blood
An advertisement touts Heavy impure blood causing mud dy skin headaches nausea and indigestion. It claims Burdock Blood Bitters makes the blood rich and red and restores perfect health.
Remains of John Barrows Laid to Rest in Hockingport
The body was brought from Purg Tuesday afternoon November 24 for funeral services held Wednesday morning conducted by Rev. J. I. W. Parking. Large turnout. relatives from Gallipolis Buffalo Va Point Pleasant Leon W Va New Martinsville W Va and Belpre O attended. Barrows had served 25 years as a river engineer and was loved by all who knew him. The bereaved wife and relatives receive community sympathy amid the tragedy of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrows
Purg
J. I .W. Parking
Millard Barrows
Gallipolis
Isaac Barrows
Biuffalo
Frank Barrows
Point Pleasant
Edward Barrows
Sarah Lusk
Leon
W. Va
Fred Harmon
New Martinsville
Linda Barrows
Belpre
Barrows
Ead
Lorain Boasts World’s Largest Freshwater Dry Dock
Lorain Ohio proclaims the world’s largest freshwater dry dock with dimensions of 745 feet in length and 125 feet in width. This facility nears the size of the new dry dock at League Island navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Ohio
League Island Navy Yard
Bootlegging Trial Delayed to Next Friday Afternoon
The trial of A. Halsey for bootlegging did not occur as announced. The hearing is rescheduled for next Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the mayor's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Halsey
Mayor's Court
Indiana visit highlights by Dean Edwin W. Chubb
Dean Edwin W. Chubb spoke in Indiana during the latter part of last week. He addressed a Fountain county teachers meeting with a professor from the University of Indiana as a fellow speaker. He returned home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin W. Chubb
Indiana
Fountain County
University of Indiana
Marietta Pastor Delivers Sermons at New Church
Rev H T Weasel of Marietta preached at both morning and evening services in the new First Methodist church. Pastor Rev F M Swinehart delivered a long address in Marietta on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
H. T. Weasel
New First Methodiant Church
F .M. Swinehart
Teachers Examinations Schedule Updated by Clerk
Notice to teachers states examinations will occur on the first Saturday each month unless a holiday. If the first Saturday is a holiday the exam shifts to the following Saturday. Barwel Examinations run on the third Saturday through April and on the second Saturday through May. C. Jackson, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Jackson
Baltimore
Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Several Families
A string of Thanksgiving visits and movements across Delaware and nearby towns includes Elmer Humphrey spending the holiday in Delaware, the Wells family at Newbury, and the Knowles family returning to New York and Rhode Island. Other gatherings feature the Duttons, the Humphreys, the Nixons, and local residents joining relatives in Parkersburg, Torch, and Coolville for the day and weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Humphrey
Delaware
A. Wells
Miss Jessie
B. Oakes
Newbury
Hoddie Knowles
New York
Will Knowles
Rhode Island
Horace Knowles
Walter Dutton
B. A. Dutton
Ed Davidson
Clarence Humphrey
Parkersburg
John Johnson
Richard Nixon
Mary
John Nixon
Fred Medley
Cyrus Jones
Otho Elliott
Clarence Jones
Torch
Waldo Humphrey
Ora
Lily Dunfee
Maggie Griffen
Toreh
Mary A. Stone
Marietta
Athens Grange of Patrons of Husbandry organized
A meeting at the court house organized the Athens Grange of Patrons of Husbandry in Athens Ohio with nearly fifty expressing interest. Deputy State Master J T Dailey of Albany Grange led the session. officers elected include C O Lowry master J A Holmes overseer M B Cooley lecturer and J S Watkins secretary. The group will meet first and third Saturdays monthly. next gathering December 5 at 1 pm inviting progressive farmers and families to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Dailey
Albany Grange
William J. Warrener
Amesville
Publication of Complete Ingredient List for Dr Pierce Medicines
Dr R V Pierce of Buffalo publishes a full list of ingredients for his Golden Medical Discovery and other tonics, aiming to dispel concerns about secret remedies. An accompanying booklet, mailed free, claims no alcohol or narcotics and cites medical endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Kly
de Phere
Dr. Pierce
K. V. Pierce
St. Pierce
Athens Wins BG Relay In Cross Country Meet
Athens team led by Vincent Percy wins the BG relay race over Nelsonville and Northville, finishing 4 minutes ahead. Meeks from the losing side earns praise for the long relay effort as Athens county schools plan future meets and broader track development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
N. Hville
Vincent Percy
Cowen
Bethel
Dew Houne
Nelsonville
Jackson
Nelsonville School
Cooper
Headler
Parks
Copeland
Percy
Meeks
Athens County
Chicago man preserves Jackson farewell address relic
Daniel W. Thornton, a Chicago railroad worker, owns a rare copy of General Andrew Jackson’s farewell address issued on his retirement from the presidency. The document runs about 11 000 words and was delivered March 3 1837.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Thornton
Chicago
Andrew Jackson
United States
Idaho Superintendent Miss Belle Chamberlain Leads Educational Effort
State Superintendent Miss Belle Chamberlain of Idaho earned praise for advancing public education. Her work funded county delegates to attend the recent Educational Association meeting in Cleveland, with expenses covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Chamberlain
Idaho
Lheal Educational Association
Cleveland
Boars Clash With Brags in Minnesota Showdown
A cryptic sports update notes a boars versus brags match in Minnesota with unclear details but implies a competitive event between two teams or groups. The fragment hints at a local or regional contest, leaving exact teams and outcomes uncertain.
Notable Mine Disasters in Twenty-Five Years
A list of major mine disasters from 1884 to 1908 notes deaths at Pocahontas Washington Santa Fe Kansas Mt Pleasant Pleasant Valley Utah Osage County Indiana Territory Red Ash West Virginia Tardaville Tennessee Harwick Pa Wilkesbarre Pa Monongah West Virginia Yolande Alabama Jacobs Creek Pa La Esperanza Mexico Toyoka Japan Tsing-Tan China Marianng Pa and other sites. In the last seventeen years 22 840 miners have died in United States mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pocahontas
Waikss
Santa Fe
Kanihos
Mt. Pleasant
Pleasant Valley
Utah
Osage County
Ind
Red Ash
W. Va
Tardaville
Tenn
Harwick
Birmingham
Ala
Lena
France
Wilkesbarre
Monongah
Yolande
Jacobs Creek
la Esperanza
Mexico
Toyoka
Japan
Tsing-Tan
China
Marianng
Local option contest opens in Marietta Ohio
Washington county temperance forces opened the local option battle Sunday with meetings led by Rev. F. M. Swinehart of Athens. Both wets and drys have campaign headquarters and aim for the December 18 election. Rose’s supporters pledge strong effort in response to his defeat. The county centers state wide interest as Marietta weighs wet versus dry locally amid betting on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Washington County
F. M. Swinehart
Athens
Teauher
Enator Rose
Rose
Dember
Maeita
Washton County
Hiarry Morrison Hosts Birthday Party for Ralph
Hiarry Morrison and wife entertained a group of children for Ralph Morrison's sixth birthday. Guests included Alma Saliers Ethel Ayers Helen Smith Lucy Eddleman Mildred Holsington Linder Davis Paul Smith Ralph Riley Joe Eddleman and Donald Hoisington. Elegant refreshments and games followed, and the young guests departed at six oclock wishing Ralph many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiarry Morrison
Ralph
Alma Saliers
Bvalepa Davis
Ethel Ayers
Ielen Smith
Lucy Eddlemen
Mildred Holsington
Linder Davis
Paul Smith
Ralph Riley
Joe Eddlemen
Donald Hoisington
Velock
Oil Wells Celebrate Thanksgiving With New Gusher in Perry County
Lancaster, Nov 22 The Flagdale Oil & Gas well on the T. L. Griggs farm in Perry County began flowing on Thanksgiving and produced 32 barrels in 20 minutes with further flows. The field includes several paying wells from Croasenville and Bunker Hill companies and promises strong upside as more wells are drilled amid gas shortages and rising stock values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster, CO
Flagdale Oil & Gas Company
T. L. Griggs
Perry County
Ohio Fuel Supply Company
Zanesville
Punker Hill Gas & Oil Company
Well No
Ohio Fuel &Gas Company
Bryson Farm
Bunker Hill
Carter Gas & Oil Company
Ohio
Crossenville Company
Thanksgiving visitors and local notes in Athens area
Thanksgiving in the Athens vicinity features visits by Mrs. John McLaughlin in Columbus with her daughters. Alma Anthony visits near Guysville while Mary Angell stays with her parents in Athens. Father Mattingly tours the area hunting. Samuel Foreman passes through en route to Elmer Mulligan’s farm near Clark's Chapel. Herbert Oxley of Lysander visits on business. Mrs. Isaac Nice returns from Nelsonville. Calvin Frost and family spend Sunday at Coolville Ridge. Mrs. William Anthony and son Virell attend the dedication of the new M Church at Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewig Number
Athens
John McLaughlin
Columbus
Alma Anthony
Guysville
Mary Angell
Aut
K. G. Angell
Father Mattingly
St. Paul's Church of
Isaac
William Anthony
Virell
TWO SOAKED FOR SELLING LIQUOR
In Nelsonville Ohio on December 1 Mayor Wells fined Will Goodman $190 plus costs for selling intoxicating liquor after arrest by city attorney Keenan. Tedrow and Ed Sharp, residents of Kimberly pike, were arrested. Tedrow was fined $100 and costs yesterday. Sharp awaits sentencing. Sharpe testified he bought liquor from Goodman for a dollar and received four half pint bottles. Goodman claimed Sharpe stole the liquor from an icehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Will Goodman
Costa
Wells
Keenan
Goodman
Tedrow
Ed Sharp
Kimberly Pike
Sharp
Myrtie Haning
Sharpe
Iie
Electric Bitters Promised to Heal Malaria and Fatigue
W. Kiestler of Ark says Electric Bitters cured his malaria and stomach liver troubles, restoring health. The medicine purifies and enriches the blood, tones nerves, and gives vigor. money refunded if it fails to help at McKee's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. €. Kiestler
Say
Ark
McKee
Fraternities Entertained by Prof and Mrs Skinner
Prof and Mrs B O Skinner hosted Pi Beta Phi and Beta Theta Pi at home on Monday in honor of Miss Julia Head of Streator WV. The living room matched Pi Beta Phi colors wine and silver blue. Beta Theta Pi parlor wore pink and blue. Guests included Dr and Mrs T R Biddle Dr and Mrs Alston Ellis and Miss Olive Wilson. Earlier, Miss Marion Moore of Cincinnati was honored at the Connett home with Pi Beta Phi and Delta Tau Delta members enjoying pedre music and light refreshments. Guests listed include Elizabeth King Edith Palmer Pearl Jackson and several others with Starr Raymond Connett among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner
B. O. Skinner
Pi Beta Phi
Beta Theta Pi
Julia Head
Streator
Professor Skinner
T. R. Biddle
Alston Ellis
Olive Wilson
Mary
Elizabeth Connett
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Connett
West Union Street
Marion Moore
Cincinnati
Elizabeth King
Arcanum
Edith Palmer
Pearl Jackson
Charlotte Allen
Mary Chappelear
Marguerite Sutherland
Lillian Cronacher
Flilis Cox
Harriet Kelley
Hazel Todd
Blanche Danford
Messrs. Starr
Raymond Connett
Chelly
Curie
Roy Hythe
Donald Blythe
Palmer
Wilda
Clemmer
Erf
Taylor and Evans
Death of Baby Daughter in Hocking
Gladys Onder six months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Onder, died Sunday at their Hocking home. Funeral Tuesday at 10 from The Plains church led by Rev Bishop of Central Avenue M E Church. Burial in Hocking cemetery. Miss May Johnson of Frost Kentucky visited Miss Diva Johnson and returned home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
Andrew Onder
Hocking
Plains Church
J. Bishop
Central Avenue M. FE
May Johnson
Frost, Ky
Diva Johnson
Henderson-Caider Drug Co Reveals New Goods Soon
The Henderson-Caider Drug Co announces upcoming displays of new merchandise with timely suggestions to aid shoppers in choosing items. The note promises helpful ideas for gift selections and plans for showcasing the latest products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson-Caider Drug CO
Locking Socket Prevents Theft of Electric Bulbs
A new locking socket design uses a key to secure removable bulbs, making removal impossible without the correct key and reducing theft. The invention aims to protect electrical lighting installations and deter tampering.
Suit for Divorce in Common Pleas Court
The suit for divorce was filed Tuesday afternoon by PB Reynolds against Myrtle Reynolds. The petition states they married in Ashland Kentucky in February 1899 and have three children. Reynolds accuses infidelity and seeks a decree of divorce and custody of the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Tliram PB. Reynolds
Myrtle Reviode
Grosvenor Jones & Worstell
Ashland
Hooper and Moore Wed in Mechanicburg Ceremony
A. Hooper and Winnie Moore of Alexander township were married by Rev. W. M. Gamble on Tuesday November 24. The ceremony took place at the parsonage in Mechanicburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. A. Hooper
Winnie Moore
Alexander Township
W. M. Gamble
Mechanicaburg
Railroad Timetable Fragments Show Daily Runs
Fragmented timetable snippet lists B and O S W RY daily runs with morning and afternoon departures and a late evening service. The text includes multiple times such as 6 6 gc ee DO i and 8:58 P.M. with illegible surrounding words.
Canaanville Notes On Visits And Mine Work
Mrs Sutton and daughter Mrs Wright of New England visited Miss Rosie Dwyer who is seriously ill with pneumonia. Miss Kate Griffin of Ath visits cousins An Norah Cavannaugh. Stella Clifford and children hosted Miss Marie and Elizabeth Cavanaugh who is improved after a severe cold. Work at the Canaanstdle mine has been suspended for repairs for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaanville
Sutton
W. Wright
New England
Rosie Dwyer
Kate Griffin
Norah Cavannaugh
Stella Clifford
Marie
Elizabeth Cavanaugh
Canaanstdle
Hotel proprietor celebrates birth of girl at Ohio Hotel
Mr L H Kelly proprietor of the Ohio Hotel gives out cigars in celebration of a newborn girl arriving last Wednesday weighing 0 pounds.
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Pratt
Rome Center
Mining Institute
Hockingport
Aihens
Hoodie
An Cai Agea
Vets and Drys Open Campaign Headquarters
Griggs Farm
Bunker Hill Company
Angel Ridge
Cotton Tedrow
Miss Moore
Hiram B. Reynolds
Hooper-Moore
Li. Ie
W. Buckbee
H.“H. Haning
Lawrence & Bean, Fire and Life Insurance
J. S. Basom, D. D. S
Oro
Soura Court
Ohio Central Lines
Via
O. S.W. RY
Ss In Céan Edhe Cvsins
Roomy Ovics Cckceses Seis
Les
Rosby
Nice
Problam
Washington
Yand
Mint Street
United States Patent Office
Washington, D.C
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