Bowen brothers found guilty in shooting case sentences set
John Bowen receives five years and Jake Bowen four years in Ohio Penitentiary for shooting with intent to wound or kill. Peter Miller is found guilty of adultery and sentenced to the Columbus work house for 90 days. Mary Botts pleads guilty to fornication and is jailed for 30 days. Judge Wood presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jake Bowen
Wood
John Bowen
Ohio
Peter Miller
Common Pleas Court
Mary Botts
Real Estate Transfers in Various Townships
Clarence Roach transfers Lot 60 in Athens to Harvey M Roach for 300 dollars. John P Meredith by heirs transfers Lot 236 in Glouster for 200 dollars. Desire Gillot Sr to Wm Gillot transfers Lot 56 in Jacksonville for 550 dollars. James Russell transfers 40 acres in Carthage Improvement to A J Russell delayed from April 13 1899. A W Russell transfers Lot 77 in Millfield for 200 dollars to C G McDaniel. A W Russell transfers Lot 73 in Millfield for 100 dollars to Ida McDaniel. Alpheus Wilson by sheriff transfers 46 acres in Lee township to Geo S Luckey. A L Shott transfers 140 acres and 36-100 acres in Lodi township for 1750 dollars to J T Shott. J R Noland transfers 25-100 acres in Romi township to Mary J Johnson for 5 dollars. G W Dean transfers 12 acres in Troy township to C W Conrad for 125 dollars. Benj H Knowles transfers Lot 1119 in Troy township to Grace K Humphrey for 100 dollars. John T Bobo transfers . acres in Waterloo township to Oscar Robbins for 1020 dollars. Amanda E Robinson transfers Lot 53 in Happy Hollow to W A Mc Kee for 135 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
A. W. Russell
Ida McDaniel
Alpheus Wilson
Geo. S. Luckey
Lee Township
A. L. Shott
J. T. Shott
Lodi Township
Warrants Drawn on County Officials and Miscellaneous Payments
A dated ledger style record lists warrants issued by the Treasurer and Auditor for various salaries fees and expenses. Items include burial costs, witness fees, road work, dog tax overcharge and tolls with amounts, plus entries for infirmary orders and marriage license fees totaling 4 606 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsom & Brooks
Winter Mood as Athens Follows Cozy Nook Trend
A well known Athens woman told a Messenger reporter she moved her dining room into the kitchen to stay cozy during the first cold snap. The piece notes humans hibernate instinctively, not from fear but economy, as winter begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Messenger
Christmas Bargains in Haberdashery and Apparel
A holiday sale offers Boys knee pants sizes 6 to 16 at 2.90, youth suits, hats, smoking jackets, bath robes, umbrellas, vests, mufflers, handkerchiefs, shirts, gloves, suspenders, sweaters and suit cases with prices from 25c to 15 dollars. The shop wishes customers a memorable Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haberdashery Dept
Instinct and Comfort Shape Homechoices in Cold Weather
The piece argues for smaller, cosier living spaces as cold weather arrives. It reflects on instinctive moves toward comfort and questions whether such reflexes reduce humans to mere animals.
University News Highlights From Perry to Muskingum
Miss Bess Trimmer of Amanda returns home after visiting Miss Effie Myers. Supt C L Martzoloff of New Lexington public schools visited the Normal College on Saturday. Dr Bachman spoke to Perry County Teachers in Junction City and Dean Williams addressed Muskig um County Teachers in Nashport. Dr Ellis spoke on College Reminiscences at chapel. O U beat Electrical in a basketball game with Miller noted for strong play. Henke won both the ring race and wheelbarrow race at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Trimmer
Amanda
Effie Myers
C. L. Martzoloff
New Lexington Public Schools
Normal College
Bachman
Perry County Teachers’ Association
Junction City
Dean Williams
Muskingum County Teachers’ Association
Nashport
Ellis
Chapel
O. U
Miller
Henke
Mrs E J Jones Hosts Evening At University Terrace
Mrs E J Jones entertained guests at an informal dance and card party on University Terrace. Present were the Misses Marie Hunter Marie Rowan Edith Jones Kinnison Helen Johnson Olive Brown Effie Pearl Meyers Bess Trimmer May Taylor Grace Rowles Mabel Staker and Messrs Jones Thomas Lorsback James Scott Speck Gahm Anderson Connett Downer Parker Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Jones
University Terrace
Marie Hunter
Marie Rowan
Edith Jones
Miss Kinnison
Helenohnson
Olive Brown
Effie Pearl Meyers
Bess Trimmer
May Taylor
Grace Rowles
Mabel Staker
Jones
Thomas
Lorsback
James
Scott
Speck
Gahm
Anderson
Connett
Downer
Parker and Cunningham
Painful Accident at Brick Plant Leaves Worker Hurt
Henry O Bleins sustained a peculiar fall Saturday at the Brick Plant descending office steps. He struck his back on a sharp edge, was carried inside, and a conveyance summoned. His condition is improving with no serious injuries anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O’bleins
Court docket notes upcoming criminal assignments
In Common Pleas Court the schedule lists cases for December 20 through 22. December 20 assignment involves Lindsey Mitchell charged with rape. December 21 docket includes John Owens charged with larceny. December 22 calendar lists J. F. LeGrande charged with larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Ohio
Lindsey Mitchell
State of Ohio
John Owens
J. F. LeGrande
Boyd-Byers Tie Knot at M E Parsonage
Lawrence C. Boyd of Ross county and Mary Byers of Buchtel wed on Saturday at the M. E. parsonage with Dr. W. L. Stutz presiding.
Christmas Goods In Ladies Ready To Wear Department
In our ladies ready to wear department we feature many items suitable for Christmas gifts including ladies suits and coats, waists, children's dresses and coats, plus a fine line of infant dresses cloaks and caps.
Christmas home goods offered in department displays
The department promotes blankets and a large line of rugs, from small mats to full carpet sizes. Lace Curtain Stock is described as strong, with lace curtains highlighted as a desirable home accessory for Christmas gifting.
Personal Notes From Columbus Past Week Social Roundup
Names and visits fill a Columbus area column with holiday guests, legal and club meetings, and local motions. Chas Day and Wolfe & Day figure among attorneys. Miss Lucy Westenhaven from the U. S. Internal Revenue Office visits Columbus relatives. The Assembly Club and Tuesday Club hold meetings while Gen. Grosvenor returns from Washington for court. Wm. Lefavor, rheumatism patient, is improving at home. Miss Bessie Dean and Miss Mary Evans return from Hebbardsville, and Earnest Glazier joins Scioto Valley Traction at Hooker Station. O L Strahl and John L Strahl plan extended visit in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosvenor
Washington
D. C
Common Pleas Court
Congress
Church of Christ
Wm. E. Lefavor
W. Carpenter Street
Bessie Dean
Hebbardsville
Mary Evans
R. E. Ryan
Detroit
Earnest Glazier
Scioto
Injures End Studying At Howard Law School
Albert J. Jones returns from Howard Law School and must quit study for the year after an wrestling accident left his leg badly injured near the knee. Judge J. B. Brandbury of Pomeroy visits on case matters with Lewis and Sayre. Charles Potter of Columbus attends to business. Rev Pershing to lead Wednesday evening services at the Presbyterian church.
Combination Sets Match in Fancy Christmas Box
A sale offers suspenders garters and arm bands in a fancy Christmas box. Single pair suspenders are priced at 7 cents for the box, with options at 50c and 75c.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tenced
Columbus
Clarence Roach
Harvey M. Roach
John P. Meredith
Sarah E. Meredith
Glouster
Desire Gillot, Sr
Wm. Gillot
Jacksonville
James Russell
A. J. Russell
Carthage Imp
C. G. McDaniel
J. R. Noland
Mary J. Johnson
Romi Township
G. W. Dean
C. W. Conrad
Troy Township
Benj. H. Knowles
Grace K. Humphrey
John T. Bobo
Oscar Robbins
Waterloo Township
Amanda E. Robinson
W. A. Mc
Kee
Happy Hollow
Treas
Tilda Secoy
C. L. Bean
Perry Root
Samuel Curtis
Home Telephone Co
E. A. Carpenter
First National Bank
John Hathwell
John Bowe
Phil Willeke
Lizzie van Hull
Wm. Reed
Mrs. Wm. Hoffman
Chas. Reef
Lizzie Reef
Henry Miller
Sam Reeves
Lena Miller
Gertrude Miller
Julius Hart
Marshall Fees
Hugh Gorman
Frank Yocum
Treasurer's Office
Levi Hawk
Sophena
Kn Eahden
Zenners
Mrs
Ceny
Ful
Noth
Chas
Wolfe
Chauncey
Mrs. W. B. Lawrence
Mr. and
J. C. Snow
Chicago
W. Juniper
Nelsonville
Court House
Lucy Westenhaven
U. S. Internal Revenue Office
Chas. H. Druggan
Athens County
Assembly Club
Chas. M. Copeland
Morris Avenue
Jacob Riis
Lewis G. Addison
Robert H. Jackson
City of
O. L. Strahl
Canaanville
John L. Strahl
Elizabeth, North Carolina
Albert J. Jones
Howard Law School
J. B. Brandbury
Pomeroy
Lewis & Sayre
Charles Potter
Pershing
Presbyterian Church
Handker Chiefs
Meon
Grones & Link
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