Court Drawings and Sentences Reported in Local Court
Taxpayers learn of multiple rulings as Ogle and Robinsot receive three year terms for highway robbery in Galouster. John Richards found guilty of grand larceny from Warren Bros. safe. Divorce granted for Alice Graham and Hubert Baker. other indictments and guilty verdicts rendered for saloon violations and illegal liquor sales. New cases filed in Glouster and Nelsonville jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogle
Robinsot
Giouster
John Richards
George Hawk
Hawk
Nelsonville
Mabel McGill
T. B. Skinner
G. W. Gibbs
Hewans
James Ogle
Frank Robinett
Galouster
Betr
Isobn
Warren Bros
Common Pleas Court
G. W.wendelken
Dru
Biddle
Richards
Sayre
Foster
A. J. Davidson
Wood
Thomas Silvers
George Paul
Hubert Baker
Eve M. Baker
Rome Township
Clarence Sharp
May Sharp
Baker
Michael Hayes
D. W. Nelson
Ohio
Nina Stahl
Walter Co
Job
Glouster
Margaret Brice
James Frice
Lititia A. Giles
John J. Giles
Perry County
Residence Ice Burned in Albany Fire Destroys House
A two story frame residence on the Athens road in Albany owned by Fiza Bower and occupied by Will Zigafot’s family burned early today. The nearby barn caught fire but was saved. loss expected around 3000 with 600 insurance. Fire started from a defective flue amid extreme cold and limited water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Fiza, Bower
Will Zigafoot
Athens Road
Forton Italy
Zigafoot
Jack Frost's Record in Athens and Southern Ohio
The piece notes drastic February like swings in Athens county and southern Ohio with warm spell Friday and a 70 degree reading, then a rapid cold snap Monday dropping to ten below zero. It contrasts returning birds, barefoot boys, and a babbling brook turning to skating rinks in forty eight hours.
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Athens County
Ohio
Death of Mrs. Burchfield in Chauncey
The death of Mrs John Burchfield occurred at her home Wednesday afternoon after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases. She was about 60, wife of John Burchfield, and mother of several grown children. Funeral services were held Friday, with interment in Nye cemetery conducted by Rev. L. M. Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dee
John Burchfield
New Miter
L. M. Baker
Nye
Saturday Marriage Ties Two Orbiston Residents
The marriage of Zachariah Riley and Laura Duckworth of Orbiston occurred Saturday in the probate court with Mayor Rose officiating. The couple departed for Urineton at five o clock on the Hocking Valley service. Additionally a fine assortment of Hitler's and Lowny's chocolates arrived for the Christmas trade and Olino for candies is recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachariah Riley
Laura Duckworth
Orbiston
Rose
Mra. Riley
Hocking Valley
Urineton
Huyler
Lowny
Olino
How the Anti-Saloon League Trains Detectives to Target Saloons
The Anti-Saloon League used agents led by W. E. Allman and E. M. Rodebaugh to trap saloon keepers in Athens County. They pose as travelers or distressed drinkers to induce Sunday liquor sales, then collect evidence for indictments and trials. Allman’s team operates from Columbus, moving each week to different towns, with pay and monitoring to pursue convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Anti-Saloon League
League
Common Pleas Court
Columbus
Athena County
W. E. Allman
E. M. Rodebaugh
Ohio Medical University
Columbia
Allman
Bureaau
Iis
Rodebaugh
Omer
Grand
Allmaan
Rodebacgh
Athens
Glouster
Radebaugh
Tweeday
Farmers Institute for Athens Soon Held
The Athens farmers institute will be held on Friday and Saturday January 24 and 25. A good program will be prepared with instructive local and state speakers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute For Athens
Pretty Home Wedding In Wolf's Plains
Miss Rosa May Bebout and Mr. James L. Ferguson wed at the bride’s mother Lydia Bebout’s home on Wolf’s Plains. The ceremony by Rev. R. Bishop drew close friends. reception featured dinner and music. Bride from Wolf's Plains. groom a Charterton, West Virginia businessman with K. M. Ry. They depart for Lynchburg and then settle near Charleston, West Virginia.
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Rosa May Bebonut
James 1
Fergus
Lydia Bebout
Wolf's Plains
R. Bishop
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bebout
Daughetr
Wolf's Plaing
Charterton
W. Va
Ferguson
Lynchburg
Charleston
A. J. S Club Hosts Evening For Six Athens Ladies
The A. J. S. Club gathers six young Athens women Misses Sylvian Moore Virginia Bishop Louise Carpenter Lottie Allom Helen Roach and Levora Kern for social evenings. The last gathering at Helen Roach’s President street home featured playful moments with their boy friends and refreshments prepared by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Lottie Ullom’s home.
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Athens
Sylvian Moore
Virginia Bishop
Louise Carpenter
Lottie Allom
Helen Roach
Levora Kern
President Street
Lottie Ullom
Death of Daniel Secny at 68 in Pleasanton
Daniel Secny died Tuesday morning at his Pleasanton home from diabetes at age 68. He spent most of his life in the Pleasanton vicinity, was a blacksmith for over thirty years, and had retired for several years. A lifelong Methodist, he is survived by his wife and seven children, Charles, Ruefus, Wilber, Dr. E. A. Secoy, Ida, Adds, and Ethel. Funeral services were held in Pleasanton with interment here.
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Daniel Seeny
Pleasanton
Methodist Church
Charles
Ruefus
Wilber
E. A. Secoy
Ida
Adds
Ethel
Schools Closed Over Gas Pressure In Athena
Several rooms in the Athena public school building were dismissed Monday due to low gas pressure making heating impossible. Residents faced widespread low pressure and a chill across town as officials kept spaces unheated to protect children from the cold.
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Athena
Mrs Beasley of Amerille Dies at Age 79
Mrs Beasley of Amearille died Monday evening December 9 at age seventy nine after an illness noted last week. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the M E church conducted by Rev Garett. She was mother to seven children, six of whom survive her, and was greatly loved by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amearille
William Beasley
Garett
M. E. Church
Beasley
Tasley
Death of Mrs Miles Near Athens
Ira Lovina Miles, wife of John G. Miles, died Tuesday evening at her home about five miles southeast of Athens. She was aged sixty and died from a complication of old age. Funeral services are set for today at 1 o clock at Clark's chapel with interment to follow there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Lovina Miles
John G. Miles
Athens
Clark's Chapel
Rural delivery boosts mail service in Athens County
Reading like a civic feature, the piece praises six rural deliveries in Athens County. It notes cost savings by ending Star Routes to Grosvenor and Hixon and Marchmont, outlines route coverage and family reach, and argues rural delivery will become self sustaining as local mail volume grows.
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Three Star Houses
Athens County
Dellate
Coast
Athens Post
Grosvenor
Aiixon
Marchmont
Sugar Creek
Athens
Hixon
Greg- Venor
Thens County
Samuel
Grosvenor and Hixon
Home rendered lard at Fauser's for 15 cents a pound
A brief note reports home rendered lard available at Fauser's store priced at 15 cents per pound. The item is listed in a local catalogue and praised for quality. No further details provided.
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Iard
Fauser's
Arrangements Made for First of Year Free Delivery
The Athens post office completed civil service exams for carrier positions ahead of free delivery starting next month. Ten applicants took the tests. results not yet released, but a creditable passer is noted. A second test was required to meet minimum eligible carriers. Fourteen general mail boxes will be placed citywide to shorten trips to mail letters. Names of successful applicants to be announced next week.
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Post Office
Creditado
Post Office Department
Athens
Chapter Election Officers Voted In For Ensuing Year
Chapter Election results list officers including C. L. Bean h p Logan B A Headley T L Schrantz c h EG Stalder W Schrantz 38 D Thompson Charles Millikan W K Scott O V Harris treasurer James A Palmer secretary W J Hastings guard All officers installed by retiring h p David W Peoples.
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Wody
C. L. Bean
H. P
W. K. Scott
O. V.harris
James A. Palmer
W. J. Hastings
H. P. David W. Peoples
Dedication Services Planned for Marshfield Christian Church
The baptistry and Sunday school rooms in Marshfield will be dedicated on Sunday December 22 with services starting at 10 30 AM. The event will be conducted impressively and a general invitation is extended to all. The congregation expresses gratification over the improvements.
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Marshfield
Christian Church
Death of John Bryson in Nelsonville Ohio
The sudden death of John Bryson occurred at his home Saturday morning after a short illness of typhoid pneumonia. He had lived in the city for many years and was about sh years old. Remains were taken Sunday to Chauncey for interment in Nye cemetery. Also an unrelated boilerplate legal insert appears in the text regarding Hall's Catarrh Cure and a notary public.
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Nelsonville, Nee
Jon Bryson
Chauncey
Nye
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed For Piles
A reader testifies the DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured bed sores and praises it as a wonderful remedy. The ad notes other items available locally including furniture at factory prices, fancy stationery and writing desks, and fresh candies at Clino’s.
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Mitcell
Fulford
AML
DeWitt
Ohie
Hibbard & Wickham's
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alice E. Graham
Robert Graham
York Township
Alice Shivers
Elza Bowers
Jack Frost
Barchfield
Farmers’ Institute
Rosa Bebout
James L. Ferguson
A. J. S. Club
Daniel Secny
Miles
Postoffica Department
Washington
Comaunty
Moncey
John Bryson
State of Ohio
Toledo
Laens
Frank J.cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A.W. Gleason
Notary Public
Beal Saeco Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Halls
Aald Pena
Walkers Book Store
Clino's
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