Two Guilty Verdicts In Early October Shooting
Bowden found guilty of shooting with intent to kill after a quick jury verdict in Athens. Bert Founds also wounded in the Goose Run incident on October 3. Bowden, 23, sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Other local cases include Charlies Canter, John Bowen, and Rufus Mitchell with hearings set or verdicts rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bowden
Goose Run
Bowden
G. W. Rose
Glousier
Wood
Bert Founds
Founds
Art Sapp
Rosa Sapp
Ella Wade
Miss Sapp
Sapp
Powden
Kentucky
Fungs
Athens
Charlies Canter
York
Orville Cottrill
Canter
John Bowen
Kimberly
Bowen
Ansel Riley
Riley
Redmen Officers Elected by Mohawk Tribe
Saturday night the local Redmen Mohawk Tribe elected officers Prophet David Brickles Sachem R D Secoy Ou sagamore G W Calvert Ou sagamore F H Dalton keeper of records J E Cook keeper of our Newsom trustee of faith David ve to the great iller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
Redmen
David Brickles
Sachem
R.D. Secoy
Sagamore
G. W. Calvert
F. H. Dalton
J. E. Cook
Our Newsom
David Ve
Iller
Public Installation Of Officers At Paramathia Lodge No 25
Paramathia lodge No 25 F A M held its annual officer election Tuesday night naming W K Scott as worshipful master M Copeland senior warden F C Dean junior warden Carl Fuller treasurer B O Higley senior deacon Chas A Cornwell junior deacon and W J Hastings Tyler The public installation is this evening with D W Cornell of Guysville as installing officer Rev Slutz of the M E church to speak followed by a lodge banquet All local Masons and their wives or friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramathia Lodge No
W. K. Scott
Drunkenness arrests lead to fines and street labor
In Police Court Jesse Blythe and James Ferguson were jailed last week for drunkenness. Blythe paid 10.40 total and Ferguson 8.40. both were set to work on the streets but soon released. Charles Nice near Big Run was fined 7.90 for drinking. James Rasmusson of Athens was fined 5.00 for riding a B&O train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Blythe
James Ferguson
Logan
Blythe
Ferguson
Charles Nice
Near Big Run
James Rasmusson
Athens
Hocking Valley
East Depot
Golden Wedding Celebrated by Mr and Mrs Nicholas Border
The Enterprise of Coon Rapids Iowa reports the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Border celebrated at their home. Former Athens county residents lived near Amesville for about a decade and are noted among Ames township’s older residents. Married in Clearville Bedford county Pennsylvania in 1872 they moved to Carroll county Iowa where they built a pioneer community. They are parents of eleven children nine sons and two daughters, all but one son attending the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon Rapids
Iowa
Nicholas Border
Border
Athens County
Amesville
Ames Township
Clearville
Bedford County
Carrol County
Water Pipes Burst In Murphey Home
Burst water pipes on East State street caused extensive damage to furniture carpets wallpaper and interior decor during a sudden temperature drop while Mr and Mrs Frank R Murphey were away on visit. Flooding affected both upper and lower floors with damage estimated in the hundreds of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Murphey
East State Street
Death of Mrs Copeland Near New England
Mrs J Copeland died Wednesday at her home after a long tuberculosis illness at age 32. Funeral services were held Saturday conducted by Rev L L Cherrington of Guysville, with large attendance. Interment in the cemetery. She leaves a husband and a five year old son. She was a sister of Albert Starling of Oklahoma City and of the late Mrs Frank Ellis who died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
J. ©. Copeland
L. L. Cherrington
Guysville
Albert Starling
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Frank Ellis
Infirmary Reservoir Under Construction
Chauncey December 8 The county infirmary directors pledge no future water scarcity at the new infirmary site. A large reservoir is under construction behind the home and work is progressing rapidly to ensure a steady supply for the burned facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
County Infirmary
Cornwell's Rings Up to Date and in Fine Shape
The report notes Cornwell's rings are all right and strictly up to date, indicating current quality and condition with no noted issues or delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwell
Bohemian's Suffering Told From Far Away
Chazoka Karel a 22 year old Bohemian, left Bohemia seeking a home in the United States. He traveled to Baltimore Jacksonville Athens County and Coolville where frostbite left him with amputations likely. he is now at St Francis Hospital Columbus and his wife and three children await news of his recovery and a future in America. He spoke no English and was thought demented before rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Hospital
Bohemia
Austria
United States
Chaozka Karel
Athens County
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Troy Township
Jacksonville
Coolville Station
Karel
Chauncey
MacLaughlin
McLaughlin
Atlantic
Baltimore
Athens
Baltimore & Ohio
Bob Taylor Lecture Debuts At Gray Chapel
Gov Bob Taylor of Tennessee delivered a lively talk on The Fiddle and the Bow at Gray Chapel as the third presentation in the Senior Lecture Course. The Ohio Wesleyan Transcript praises his versatility and strong stage presence for engaging Delaware audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Gray Chapel
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan Transcript
College Auditorium
Athens
Bob’’ Taylor
Christian Church Bazaar Set for December 17 on Main Street
The ladies of the Christian church announce their annual bazaar on Thursday December 17 in the Main Street building opposite the college campus. It opens at 10 AM with fancy and useful articles for Christmas plus home made candies bread and oyster stew with ice cream and cake. Vendors are asked to bring items Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
Marriages in Nelsonville Docs and Home Weddings
Nelsonville reports three marriages in December. Lydia Pemberton wed Walter Tigner at Thomas Tigner’s home with Rev Mergler officiating. Blanche Cronk married Fred Dewhurst in a ceremony at the bride’s home by Rev L B Sparks. Audrey McDonald and Fred Bumgardner also wed at the bride’s home with Rev Sparks presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Thomas Tigner
Lydia Pemberton
Walter Tigner
Mergler
Blanche Cronk
Fred Dewhurst
L. B. Sparks
Audrey McDonald
Fred Bumgardner
Rev. L. B. Sparks
Stout-Davis Marriage at Patersburg Hotel
The ceremony united Leslie C. Stout, assistant at Hibbard's undertaking establishment, and Miss Mary B. Davis of Coolville. Dr G Walton King of Athens performed the 1 PM Friday service at the Commercial Hotel in Patersburg. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs W Stout of near Coolville, the bride daughter of Mr and Mrs A C Davis of Coolville. The couple will not go to housekeeping immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie C. Stout
Hibbard
Misa Mary B. Davis
Coolville
Commercial Hotel
Patersburg
G. Walton King
Athens
Stout
W. ©. Stout
Near Coolville
A. C. Davis
Four Year Old Rosser Dies After Scarlet Fever
Nelsonville reports the death of Donald Rosser age four after several weeks illness from scarlet fever and diphtheria. He is buried at Green Lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Donald
Kerney Rosser
Green Lawn
Fire Ravages Hill Street Home of Will Lockhart
Fire damaged the Hill street residence of Will Lockhart on Friday afternoon. Officials believe a defective flue caused the blaze, with a large portion of the roof burned away.
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Will Lockhart
Hill Street
Marriage Announced in Chauncey for Coe and Daugherty
The marriage of Miss Ollie Gertrude Coe and Mr. Charles Daugherty, both of Chauncey, is set for December 24 at the bride's parents home, Mr and Mrs George Coe. Afterward the couple will reside in Chauncey where Daugherty runs a livery business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Gertrude Coe
Charles Daugherty
Chauncey
George Coe
Daughety
Parker and Hibbard Tie The Knot In Home Wedding
Wade C. Parker and Miss Vera May Hibbard were married Thursday morning at 10 o clock in the bride s home. Rev Stutz of the M E church conducted the ceremony in the presence of immediate friends. Both are popular young people among their associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade C. Parker
Vera May Hibbard
R. A. Hibbard
Rev
Stutz
M. E. Church
Cornwell Promises Elegant Goods at Reasonable Prices
Cornwell invites shoppers to view a refined line of merchandise offered at very attractive prices. Visit and be convinced by the quality and value presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwell
Fair Clears Large Sum for St Pauls Church
The Athens Catholic fair for St Pauls church, held at the A C club rooms over two days and nights, raised over 1400 gross with 1300 net for the church. Prizes were awarded by Dr F P McVagg Judge A W Lynch and Otto Parth. many individuals from Athens and surrounding areas won outfits, silverware, and goods, plus a gold watch contest with Hugh Mulligan leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's
A. C
Club
Athens
J. B. Mattivaly
F. P. McVagg
A. W. Lynch
Otto Parth
M. Comer
Luhrig
Hugh T. Mulligan
Hugh
Rev Fred P Tousey Dies After Illness at 83
Reverend Fred P. Tousey aged 83 died of tuberculosis at his West State Street home after a year of illness including typhoid fever. He worked with the American Sunday School Society and spent nearly two years in the county, earning many friends. Funeral plans set for Friday with remains to be sent to Michigan. he leaves a wife and two young sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred P. Tousey
West State Street
American Sunday School Society
Tousey
Michigan
Local notes from Amesville Athens and Knox area
Dr G O Linscott of Amesville passed the state dental exam in Columbus with high credit after a stay in Athens last week Arthur Meighen Abe Graft of Knox were in Athens on business Meighen formerly lived at Garden but now runs a mercantile business Mrs J W Jones left for Glouster then Cambridge to join her husband who runs a store there Mr and Mrs L G Worstell left for Grant hospital where Mr Worstell is treated for his eyes doctors report a slight improvement though recovery remains slow and extended
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G. O. Linscott
Amesville
Athens
Columbus
Arthur Meighen
Abe Graft
Knox
Vinton County
Meighen
Garden
J. W. Jones
Gloaster
Cambridge
Jones
O. B. Sloane
J. D. Raw
L G. Worstell
Grant Hospital
Worstell
Notable 81 Year Old Mr Shepard Humphrey Active Citizen
Mr Shepard Humphrey of Coolville, aging 81, visited the court house yesterday. A pioneer Troy township resident, he remains vigorous, attends to business with youthful energy, keeps informed on daily events, and remains highly respected for his citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard Humphrey
Coolville
Court House
Troy Township
Pallas Club Meeting Led by Mrs Hobson
Pallas Club met Saturday with Mrs Hobson as president. Mrs Palmer delivered a paper on Mary Stuart in France followed by Mrs Pickering on Scotland and Mrs Hopkins on exile. The session sparked lively discussion and included the song An Lane Syne by the club. A club ad announced a meeting in two weeks with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallas Club
Former Resident Dead in Holton Michigan
Mrs. Davis aged 50 died last week in Holton Michigan. She was the daughter of Thomas Smith a former well known resident here and sister of Aaron Stephenson of Sugar Reck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Holton
Mich
Thomas Smith
Baal Aaron Stephenson
Sugar Reck
Sermon Subject at Presbyterian Church Sunday Morning
Rev. G Walton King preaches at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning on the topic The Husband in Relation to His Wife, outlining duties and duties within marriage in a traditional sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Walton King
Presbyterian Church
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Killsn
Rufus Mitchell
Linsey Mitchell
Austin True
J. P. Dana
Asa Shields
Martha Shields
Joseph Chase
M. A. Noyes
Chas. Chase
Laura A. Spencer
L. H. Price
Copeland
Infirmary
Christian Church Bazaar
Stout-Davis
Parker-Hibbard
St. Paul’s
Clade Logan
Rosa Vincest
Peter Josten
Anthony
Elmer McClannahan
D. J. Kennedy
Somerset
Martin
Seiple
Bott & Cannon
DJ. Kennedy
Somerst
Ida McLaughlin
Zanesville
A. E. Wade
Lett
W. Va
Henry Boska
New Lexington
James Ferritter
James McGarn
Barth
John Walsh
L. Hester
R. O. Kitsmiller
Chlo Foster
Ida Bowser
Martin Seiple
Michael Stumpf
Charles McLaughlin
W. H. Joyce
Canaonville
Born & Co
Helen Newsom
John Slater
J. L. Henry
Messenger
Merald
Hays Barson
Athens Gazette
May Burley
Lubrig
Athens Journal
Dan Bardin
Peter 8. Walsh
Chas. Clark
M. Hayes
J. K. Osmond
M. T. Walsh
Chas. Kircher
J. B. Rooney
A. A. Lavelle
Jos. Mulligan
Vig Hen
Adam
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