Magnate Suit Over Six Million Dollar Syndicate Case
A high stake lawsuit before Judge Wood centers on the Little Kanawha Syndicate with John S. Jones as plaintiff and George J. Gould Joseph Ramsey Jr W E Guy among defendants. Jurisdiction questions shift case from U S Court of Appeals to U S District Court with potential remand to Common Pleas and possible appointment of a receiver.
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Little Kanawha Syndicate
Gould, Ramsey and
Guy
U. S. Court of Appeals
Richardson
Wood
U. S. District Court
Common Pleas Court
Jones
Parkersburg
Zanesville
Bold burglary attempt at Walsh sisters home
Between 12 and 1 am Wednesday a thief forced a lower window at 38 East Mill Street, ransacked the lower floor and stole a key to the side door. He returned this morning, walked the veranda, tried windows, but fled after residents' calls. No clues yet. described as tall, slim, well dressed.
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East Mill Street
Hopeful of Trolley Line Expands in Coolville
The village of Coolville shows renewed vigor as trolley line prospects advance. Officials, engineers, and local merchants push to complete plans, with Col Boone supervising work and bonds likely to fund east side development. A possible Athens line and county-seat access loom if support grows. Mrs G W Balls returns from Chillicothe after a visit with her daughter.
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Coolville
Jeff Cole
Main Street
O. E. Chevalier
Dr. Gonder
Mr. Roberts
C. T. Gonder
Mr. Higley
C. E. White
Hossom
Brown
Col. Boone
Athens
Pisa
Sheldon
Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Harriet Putnam
A pleasant surprise party honored Harriet Putnam on her 17th birthday at her Carpenter street home Tuesday evening. Guests included Grones Palmer Henry Fimsterwald Fenton Junod Sheldon Henke Pickett Crippen and other friends. social games and elegant refreshments followed informal chats.
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Harriet Putnam
Carpenter Street
Grones
Palmer
Henry
Fimsterwald
Fenton Junod
Sheldon
Henke
Pickett
Crippen
Athens Considers 80 000 Bond For New School This Year
The Athens Board of Education proposes a $80,000 bond to buy a site on the town east side and build two new school buildings to relieve overcrowding. Present enrollment runs about 220 higher than last year, with only two more rooms and three more teachers planned, while the board seeks space for ten to twelve high school rooms and expanded grade facilities.
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University
Campbell
North Court Street
Athens
Typhoid claims life of local plasterer Isaac Robinson
Isaac Robinson of the Brooks neighborhood Alexander township died at about 35 after a two month typhoid illness. A plasterer by trade and son of Jackson Robinson, he left a widow from the Mitchell family and one child. Funeral was today at Pleasant Valley M. P. church, Haning Cemetery burial.
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Jackson Robinson
James Mitchell
Alexander
Athens County Atlas and History to be published soon
The Athens County Atlas and History, fifteen months in preparation, now with the binder and due for delivery any day, promises a larger, more complete work with elegant two color maps and over 500 half tone illustrations. Patrons should prepare for prompt payments per their contracts.
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Athens County
Pleads Guilty as Mercy Plea Smashes Hale Burglaries
In Athens court on Monday Paul Hale withdrew not guilty pleas facing four burglary indictments including Barrett Brothers' grocery, receiving five years at the penitentiary. Edward Johnson of Big Run pleaded guilty to larceny and was also sentenced to five years. New case: Harry G. Stalder trustee seeks liquidation from Nelson & Powers debtors and distribution to creditors. Court adjourned to December 11.
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Edward Johnson
Big Run
C. A. Nice
West Virginia
Mr. Nice
Harry G. Stalder
Nelson & Powers
Murray City
Eldridge & Higgins Company
Stratton Brothers
Charles Bugh
John E
Traction line meeting in Glouster debates proposed route
A public meeting at Rothman hall discussed the proposed traction line from Glouster to Nelsonville and Athens. Col Tutt spoke for the project while company officials outlined benefits, a committee was appointed, no stock was subscribed, and stockholders present remained hopeful about success.
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Glouster
Nelsonville
Athens
Band Joins the Union at Glouster Convention
The local No. 14 of the American Federation of Musicians met at Fenneneen's music hall in Glouster to admit the Red Men's band and part of the Moxahala band from Corning. The next meeting will be in Corning on December 31.
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Glouster
American Federation of Musicians
Fenneken’s
Corning
Wood Chosen Captain of Ohio University Football Team
Robert Wood was unanimously elected captain of the 1906 Ohio University football team. He is praised as a heady and aggressive back. The 1905 team under Coach Railsback was among the best, with many freshmen forming a strong foundation for next season. Downer and Gahm will leave, but Railsback’s return and Wood’s leadership are seen as boosting the program.
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Robert Wood
Ohio University
Wood
O. U
Railsback
Univer
Sity
Engagement Announced for Miss Nelle G Michael and Mr Frank Rathbun
The engagement is announced of Miss Nelle G Michael and Franklin E Rathbun. The wedding will be held Wednesday evening December 27 at the home of Mr and Mrs L G Worstell. Rathbun is an assistant principal in Oakland Maryland schools.
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Nelle G. Michael
Franklin E. Rathbun
L. G. Worstell
Mr. Rathbun
Oakland
Maryland
George Martin Expands Land Holdings in Alexander Township
George Martin, a prominent landholder in Alexander township, has purchased 40 acres from the north end of the William Robinson farm. He already owns the Ross Baker place and parts of the John Logan and Henry Logan farms, totaling just over a half section, and he declares he will not buy another acre.
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George Martin
Alex
Ander Township
William Robinson
George
Ross Baker
John Logan
Henry Logan
Where the Money Goes Warrants issued by Ambitor
A list of warrants drawn on the County Treasurer dated December 5 detailing payments to Wright & Casto for tax refunds in Nelsonville 164.15 Nye Lumber Company for bridge lumber at Beaumont 148.38 J F Wood for road labor 25 Jasper Carsey for November street sweeping 2 Athens Foundry and Machine Co for G A R markers plates and rods for bridges 101.07.
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Parkersburg
Wright & Casto
Dow
Nye Lumber Company
Beaumont
J. F. Wood
Jasper Carsey
Mrs Hickle Returns Home After Lancaster Visit
Mrs George M Hickle goes back to her home in Lancaster following a brief visit with Mr and Mrs C C Millikan lasting a few days.
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George M. Hickle
Lancaster
C. C
John Mourne
Chillicothe
Death of Frankie Frost five month old in Angell Ridge
Five month old Frankie Frost son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Frost died at home on Angell Ridge Tuesday. Funeral held Wednesday from Graham Chapel.
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Frankie
Isaac Frost
Angell Ridge
Graham Chapel
Jailhouse Robbery Allegations Tie Kimball and Bowen
In a jail incident two inmates Kimball and Bowen are implicated in pocket picking while jailed. Frank Coleman and W. B. Dye report losses of 2 and 19.75 dollars. Sheriff Murphy, aided by Paul Hale, pursued Dan Kimball who allegedly confessed and blamed John Bowen. A small amount was recovered. full restitution expected or arrests pending upon release. John Mourne returns home from Chillicothe after visiting parents.
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Frank Coleman
W. 8. Dye
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Johns. Jones
Mr. Jones
District Court
Venience
Jacob Hoffman
Marie
W. V. Daggett
Dember
Masonic Temple
Misses Walsh
Walsh
Acros
Emma
Mr. Campbell
Putnam Home
Board of Education
Mit
Uation
Ings
Ers
Isaac Robinson
Ed Husband and
Pleasant Valley
Haning
Paul Hale
ED Johnson
Hale
Paul
Dictment
Barrett Brothers’ Grocery
Warden Gould
Sher
Iff Murphy
Columbus
Lewis & Sayre
Nelsonville Co
Ing
Rothman’s Hall
Col. Tutt
L. F. Carpenter
Gormley
D. Eddy
Carpenter
John Mey
Ned McCarty
James Pico
Moters
Band
Atlas Subs
Gahm
Ohio
Captain Wood
Athens Foundry & Machine Co
Millikan
Kimble and
Bowen
Dili
Sheriff Murphy
Johnson
Sherif Murphy
Kimball
John Bowen
Modoc
Murphey
P. Mourne
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