Escapes and Indian Wars Recounted in Old Geography Tale
An 1828 geography and history of the western states by Timothy Flint, held by William Merritt of New Marshfield, recounts R. J. Meigs escape from death by Native Americans and the companion being scalped. It details frontier violence, settler defenses, and the destruction of Bir Bottom in 1791 with mass killings and captivity, highlighting perils of early Ohio settlements and military arrangements along the Muskingum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Suape
R. J Meigs
United States
Western States
Tmothy Flint
William Merritt
New Marshfield
Symonds
Lamas
Ohio
Marietta
Gallipolis
Han Thos
Major Goodall
Santer
Oneoomer
Ure
Duck Creek
Muskingum River
Waterford
Lag Nottom
Walt Dick
Bir Bottom
Abe
Detroit
Engineer Morrison Cited for Bravery in War in France
Marion C Morrison a native of Middleport now an engineer in the Civil Engineering Department of the Southern Ohio Electric Company with headquarters in Athens has just received from the French government a diploma pertaining to the Croix de Guerre long ago awarded for gallantry. He served overseas with the 145th American Engineers in the 87th Division, carrying messages under heavy fire and aiding in laying a pontoon bridge, with a special French citation noted for actions on the L Escaut in late 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arion C Morrison
Middleport
Southern Ohio Electric Company
Athens
Morrison
Pomeroy
A. I. F. Hug
Iengineers
le Mans
American Legion
Company B
Belgium
Rocky Glen
McConnelsville
Ohio
145Th American Engineers
L'Escaut
Watson
Night club axe crusade linked to Carrie Nation era
Gray haired Upland woman Sister Wilhoite parallels Carrie Nation in a crusade against modern prohibition abuses. She recalls raids in Wichita 77 years ago, wielding hatchets and other weapons to target saloons and night clubs, promising decisive action against those who mock dry laws.
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Carrie Nation
Aquor
Wichita
Kas
Lacey Woithorte
Upland
Sierra Madre Mountains
Sister Whote
Ipt
Deborah
Wilhoite
Kansas
WLC. T. 0 Carne Nation
Wichtta
Cleopatra
Supreme Court of Kansas
Sister Wilhaite
Wihaite
Julia Evans
Nation hatchet crusaders attack saloons in 19th century scene
Carrie Nation and companions raid Jim Burns saloon and Carmy Annex breaking glassware and destroying bottles. Police arrest crusaders after a struggle. one officer is injured. A reward offered for the striking assailant remains unpaid as Sister Wilhofte contemplates another push against rum and the night clubs.
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Down
Wilhofte
Wilhaite
Echo devices measure aircraft height in fog
Paris December 7 a new instrument has been installed on French aircraft to record altitude within one foot of the ground. The device works in foggy weather and uses an underwater arrangement under the plane to trigger explosions while electric sound detectors pick up echoes from the ground to determine height.
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Paris
Economic Survey of Athens Businesses Probes Labor
Ohio University researchers directed by Professor Albert Gubitz analyze invested capital and payrolls for Athens firms including Athens Chick Hatchery and Banks Ice Cream Company. The study covers open versus closed shops, labor types, wages, markets in Athens and Meigs counties, seasonal labor, and potential regional labor supply with remarks urging industry expansion to employ more workers.
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Athens
Uns
United States
Point
Athens Chick Hatchery
Meigs County
Trave Sau
Banks Ice Cream Company
Metga
Wey
Athens Ice and Storage Company
Uretetty
Tex O'Reillry
Edwards
Edward S. O’rell
New York
Tex
Legion
Pancho Villa
Flowers for the Living FTER A LITTLE more than three score years actively en gaged as jurist
Honorable Joseph Mauck Wood, born 1859 near Rio Grande, Gallia County, pursued law, served as Common Pleas Judge for almost twenty three years, and faced many ups and downs. His early career included school leadership roles and a law partnership. A wartime memory recalls a smoky rural courtroom, where Wood’s stubborn stance gave way to Lynch prevailing. Lynch later became Probate Judge of Athens County.
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Fter
Joseph Mauck Wood
West
Washington Street
Rio Grande
Gallia County
Cheshire
Atwood Institute
Albany
Clifton
W. Va
A G. and
H T Brown
Brown and Wood
James Perry Wood
Board of Education
Common Pleas Court
Bushnell
de Steigner
Lee Township
Alfred Lynch
Lynch
Joe
Athens County
Apprenticeship Indenture in Athens Details Young Tailor’s Pay
The historical record shows a 1833 indenture for Porter Rowell, a 13 year old apprentice in Athens, agreeing to seven years of service to tailor Robert McCabe. He would receive schooling, board, lodging, and clothing with most compensation tied to entry into the craft rather than cash wages.
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Comamon
Athens
A. C
Porter Rowell
William Rowell
Lea
Robert McCabe
Porte Rowell
Portes Rowell
Legion Hero Edwards a Medalist at War and Peace
Lieutenant Daniel l R Edwards of the American Legion is famed for safety instincts and boasts 70 decorations for valor. His career spans World War I service, Villa era exploits, battles in France, and honors shared with notable figures as he recalls bravery with humility.
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Edwards
Daniell R. Edwards
Stan
American Legion
Alei
Taeutenant Edwards
San Antonio
Tex
Madagascar
United States
Philippines
11Th
U. S. Infantry
Vera Cruz
19Th Infantry
Shiea
East Union Street Fence Removal Authorized in 1834
Town council approved the extension of East Union Street requiring removal of several fences within the street limits. The record cites Isaiah Graham petition to open a street east from the college green by his lot and directs residents with fences in the limits to remove them before March 13. The recorder is to notify all interested parties in writing.
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East Union Street
Isaiah Graham
College Green
Academy
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R. J. Meigs
Meigs
Ostmaster
Bla
France
Marion C. Morrison
Ontario
Cali
Dee S
Fowin
Wieath
Jim Burns
Buster Walhaler
Katerine
Gordon Gin
Haig
Hag
DeWar
Carrie Naflot
Mrs Nation
John Gberrian
Henry
Carmy Annex
Darque
Poliney
Larata Nanun
Wis
Eec “Wiluoite
Ossic
Amos Crippen
C. Carpenter
Amos
Crippin
North Congress Street
Lold Crippen
North College
Mil Streets
Grppan
Robert “McCabe
Norton
Legion Hero
Tam
Lidwands
Navy
Jie
Hoe
Coleman
Country
Texas
Catttle
Mexico
Villa
Obregon
China
O’reilly
Mantenuna
Union Street
Hage
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