Love and Insanity at Athens State Hospital Couples Inmate Marriage
Jason Hoffman an epileptic inmate at Athens state hospital and Julia Steed of Lawrence county, both residents of the asylum, secretly married near Ironton after a bond formed in the hospital. Officials suspect a scheme by Julia’s mother to gain a legacy, while Hoffman remains confined and unaware of his fate. The marriage details and licensure remain unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treth
State Hospital
Cts
Jason Hoffman
Athens
Julia
Lawrence County
Athens State Hospital
Ironton
E. Rorick
Athens County
Hoffman
Athena County
Jane
Julia Steed
Perry Steed
Ashland, Hy
Plas
Aschy
Jason
Aymen
Togetuas
Ohio
Mary Steed
Rorick
Jella
Qohto
Kentucky
Thanksgiving Party Delights Plains Young People
Miss Grace McCathran and Miss Bessie Shaffer hosted a Thanksgiving party at the Plains home for local young people. Music by Guy and Ray Cornell Roy and Clarence Matheny complemented the evening, with a four letter word puzzle yielding top prize to Clarence Matheny. Refreshments followed at 9 20 with many attendees from Athens and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McCathran
Bessie Shaffer
the Plains
Messrs
Guy
Ray Cornell
Roy
Clarence Matheny
Alice
Extella Michael
Laura
Vannie
Melle Mckee
Besse Herrolda
Grace Matheny
Wireless telegraphy progress cited in naval report
The naval annual report from the Office of Naval Intelligence highlights Lieutenant L. K. R. deSteigner's article on wireless telegraphy aims and the state of long distance transmission. It notes British use of kites for vertical wires enabling messages beyond eighty miles, surpassing traditional telegraph range and prompting discussion of technology feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Annual
Office of Naval Intelligence
L. KR. deSteigner
Marconi
South Africa
Tientsin
Peking
Teport
Boundaries Should Include Mechanicsburg to Grow Athens
A discussion argues Athens boundaries are abnormal and should extend south to include Mechanicsburg and the state hospital workforce. It estimates Mechanicsburg housing at sixty five units with about 325 residents, adding to Athens population and suggesting a bright ten year view despite slow overall growth. The piece notes a building boom in Sonnyside Hudson’s and Camp Wool yet attributes slow population rise to many small families, typically two to five members.
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Athens
Tso
Hocking River
Athena
Mechanicsburg
Corporation of Athens
State Hospital
South Bridge
Sonnyside
Goosetown
Hudson
Camp Wool
Barn Burns near Canaanville Destroys Scott Farm
Robert Scott’s barn one mile south of Canaanville burned Monday evening about five. The structure and its contents grain hay lumber and farm implements were a total loss. Scott saved four head of horses from the blaze. Loss estimated around the amount unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Scott
Canaanville
Scott
Skeletons Found Near Hocking River in Athens Area
Unearthed along the Hocking river at Roach's Mill near Athens the skeletons of two men thought to be Indians, well preserved and seven feet tall, with arrow heads found nearby. They lay in place as if laid to rest, teeth intact, and remains extended along the body.
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Hocking
Roach’s Mill
Athens
Indiana
Elegant Poston Biddle reception in Athens draws elite guests
Mrs. Clinton L Poston and Mrs Thomas R Biddie hosted a lavish reception at the Mulberry Street home in Athens. About two hundred invited guests attended from the city and nearby areas as I D Poston of Nelsonville helped hostesses. The event featured floral decor, formal gowns, a formal menu, and harp music from Dayton, marking a standout social occasion.
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Clinton L. Poston
Thomas R. Biddie
Mulberry Street
Poston
Athens
Biddle
I. D. Poston
Nelsonville
Charles B. Henderson
Harry A. Crippen
Death of Leonard Young at age two near Marshfield
Leonard Young the youngest son of Samuel Young died Saturday at his home north of Marshfield after a fall. He was 2 years old. Funeral services were held Monday led by Rev Black and burial was in the Young family cemetery. The family has suffered greatly with eight sons and one daughter having died previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Young
Samuel Young
Marshfield
Rev. Black
Young
Livery Team Runs Wild Through Town Then Caught Far Away
One of the Hixon's livery teams bolted from the post office area Monday evening and dashed through Lathrop and Sharpsburg at high speed. The rig was halted near the Lewis Joy farm seven miles away with no injuries reported and no harness damage according to local accounts.
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Amratitiz
Hixon
Ofice
Lathrop
Sharpsburg
Lewis Joy Farm
Route Established for Rural Free Delivery in Athens County
Athens County introduces rural free delivery route No. 1 with carrier Capt. J. E. Spicer at 500 dollars yearly. Few residents have mail boxes. many still receive mail at Athens rather than Hebbardsville Fisher and Marshfield. The carrier operates daily except Sundays, 6:10 am to evening, acting as moving post office with stamps and registered matter. Patrons should address mail to Join Smith Athens O KD Mol. Boxes cost one dollar. mailing boxes encouraged for smoother service. A proposed route No. 3 would run Amesville road to Sugar Creek via Grosvenor, Hixon, and E. S. Johnson’s, possibly abandoning Hixon and the Athens Amesville star routes. Anyone along routes may use a box. residents off-route can locate a box nearby for service.
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J. E. Spicer
Athens
Hebbardsville
Fisher
Marshfield
Smith
Postab Cleris
Glata
Amesville
Sugar Creek
Grosvenor Post Ofice
Grosvenor and Hixon
Closing Ohio University vs Ohio Wesleyan game ends in 6 to 6 draw
Thanksgiving clash at Athens ends with a 6 to 6 tie as Ohio Wesleyan secures the late touchdown by Nash and Keller adds the goal. Athens players face field disturbances as Referee Hough is assaulted. Coach Core completes a commendable season before returning home to Washington, Pennsylvania.
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Ohio University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Cable
Athens
Nash
Keller
Richardson
Athena
Hough
Ea Lockhart
Delaware
Lockhart
Core
Sir
Washington, Pa
Ten Books to Read From The Literature of All Nations
An ad for a new set of ten volumes totaling about 5,000 pages edited by SJinian Hawthorne. Offers early to present works in literature, elegantly bound as a superb gift for a literary friend or self. Price stated as astonishingly low. call for details.
The Funeral Sermon Guidance For Clergy
A piece argues a funeral sermon should console the living not sensationalize death. It warns against vain preachers, endorsing honesty with the deceased and God, simple burial rites, and proper conduct. It condemns manipulating grief for fame and urges truthful gospel preaching at funerals.
Bethel Groves Nuptials In Starr Hocking County
The marriage of William J Bethel and Carthena Groves occurred Sunday at 4 pm at the bride's parents near Starr Hocking County Rev Simmons Micjared officiated. Groom is son of Judge A S Bethel who attended with Mrs Bethel. Local notice includes medical ads and small classifieds.
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Juha Steed
Jason Hofman
Sronton
Lieutenant deSteigner
Naval Oval Report
Forea
Spicer
Clergitman
Mark Anthons
2 Julius Caesar
Barnabas
Syrars
Caro
Toropocas
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Corser & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W, Gleason
Notary Public
Halls
J, Cheney & CO
A. Vickens
Peter Sherman
North Stratford
Cline
de Witt
DeWitt
Jewett & Wooo
Civne
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