Bank Tax Case Arose Over Credits And Bonds In Athens
The Athens county court weighed tax law interpretations in disputes between the treasurer and Merchants and Miners Bank of Nelsonville over credits versus taxable property including municipal bonds. Judge Wood heard arguments. no decision yet. Additional matters included estates split among heirs, Chauncey incorporation challenges, and various civil actions with rulings and set dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Price
Grosvenor, Jones and Woratell
Hocking
Corporation
Walter Pratt & Co
Gordon & Kuhns
Triple Brick Manufacturing Co
Hisylvania Coal Co
Bertha Carsey
Adams Express Co
Wm. B. Praden
B. & O. 8 W. Railroad Co
New Railroad Incorporated Parkersburg Pomeroy and Western
The Parkersburg Pomeroy and Western railroad company is formed to develop Meigs county coal fields spanning over 50 000 acres of Pittsburg vein coal. They plan eastward to the Ohio river opposite Parkersburg and touch Pomeroy with surveys to Chillicothe while Toledo remains uncertain. Right of way secured for over 25 miles. Construction hoped to start in spring with headquarters in Columbus and financing largely from eastern investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg, Pomeroy and Western
F. Evans
State Journal
Meigs County
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Parkersburg
Pomeroy
Chillicothe
Toledo
William Thornburg
Stewart
Wabash
Columbus
Andromeda and the Dragon Mystery in Athens History
Along ago Baron deSteigner’s widow owned a restored oil painting titled Andromeda and the Dragon. Lund painted a new portrait for Mrs deSteigner in exchange, transforming the dim artifact into a prized work later sold for $500 to a Circleville resident. The theft and arson were traced to the housekeeper, Mr X’s mistress, who confessed to destroying the painting out of jealousy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Falcon
Charleston
W. Va
Allen O. Myers
Columbus
Athens
Baron deSteiguer
Judge deSteiguer
State Street
8.D. Thompson
George Beasley
de Steigner
Andromeda
Dragon
Baron de Steigner
Lund
Circleville
Mr. X
John T. Norris
Norris
Court records show arraignment for man and theft case
The father reports his son returned home before arraignment. Lizzie Smith’s money drawer theft leads to Stephen Varris being found guilty of stealing $6. an interpreter was available but unnecessary. Varris, Hungarian, received 90 days in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Varris
Lizzie Smith
Varris
Council Appropriates $5000 for New Fire Department Building
At a called meeting last Wednesday evening the council allowed several bills and granted a five thousand dollar appropriation to erect the new fire department and prison building as described in a prior issue.
Henry sells interest in Athens Lumber Co to Junod Roberts and Martin
H D Henry longtime president and manager of the Athens Lumber Co retires January 1 after seven years directing a turnaround from a weak stock at 50 60 cents to par value and strong mill assets. New officers to be elected at the annual meeting with a new manager to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Henry
Athens Lumber Co
Junod & Roberts
Joe Martin
Henry Will
Athens Lumber Company
Ohio
Primary of life guides graduates in the right path
A reflective line notes that those early in life serve as initial teachers for graduates, showing them how to begin and pursue growth. The message emphasizes mentorship and practical example from youth to young adults.
Pipes and cigars for Xmas presents at Cline's
A brief notice notes pipes and cigars available for Christmas presents at Cline's, highlighted as gift items in a local shop.
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Cline’s
Farmers Institute at Albany Delights Attendees
The eighth annual Farmers' Institute session was held at the F. B. church in Albany over Friday and Saturday with strong attendance. State speakers R. G. Dunlop and Geo. E. Scott gave practical talks on poultry and related topics. Mrs. Amelia Dailey led the ladies forenoon session and readings by public school pupils were interspersed. Prof. Higley of Ohio University delivered the Saturday afternoon address to close the program.
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Albany
The
Farmers’ Institute
F. B
R. G. Dunlop
Kingston
Geo. E. Scott
Mt. Pleasant
Amelia Dailey
Police Docket Report on George Hann Assault Incident
George Hann of Stewart attacked a man named Buck and pursued him to a B and O freight depot before Buck escaped and boarded a train. Hann was restrained by bystanders, brought to police court, and fined 10 dollars plus 13.90 dollars costs. A second offender, O. wagon, was also jailed and fined 62 dollars with costs.
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George Hann
Stewart
Buck
Val Davis
Hann
O. Waon
Costa
Cigars in 12s 25s and 50s at Cline's Store
Advertisement notes cigars sold in 12 25 and 50 count boxes as presit for smokers and urges buyers to get a box at Cline's.
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Cline’s
Marshfield Railroad Evangelist Pake Given Leave
Geo L Pake well known B and O S W agent at Marshfield receives leave of absence until April 10 1906 to engage in winter evangelistic work. He has found success as a gospel singer and revival assistant and is in demand, with engagements at Labrig and Waverly noted for his pleasing address and diligent biblical study.
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Geo. L. Pake
Marshfield
Pake
Labrig
Waverly
Matheny
Ladies Aid Society to Serve Supper in Guysville
The Ladies Aid Society of Guysville will serve supper at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening, December 27, providing a community meal hosted by the local group to support their charitable aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society of
Guysville
Masonic
Identification of Insane Man Reunited With Swiss Mother
A man found hatless and ill in Clinton county was identified after writing home as William Zoller, later traced to his mother in Au Switzerland. The story follows his journey from Germany to the United States, service in the U S Army, illness in Arizona, escape from a Dayton hospital, and eventual discovery by his mother who expresses relief at learning his whereabouts.
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Clinton County
Joe Beak
Beak
Germany
William Zoller
Switzerland
William
New York
U. S. Army
Arizona
Wes
Ohio
Dayton Hospital
Dayton
Frau Zoller
Window smashed at Edmundson's store again on Court street
Edmundson's store was broken into Monday night for the fourth time. A chair was thrown through the plate glass front between 10 30 and midnight, but no items were reported missing though window goods were disturbed. No suspect or clue has been found.
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Edmundson
Jones
Court Street
Edmundson’s
Death of Charles Hammond in Stewart at 61
Charles Hammond aged 61 died at his home Friday December 16 after months of failing health. Born in England he came to the United States at about 21 and served two years in a Pennsylvania regiment during the Civil War. He married Mary M. Baird in 1874. she and two children Frederic L. of Santa Fe New Mexico and Mrs. R. Cline of Guysville survive. Hammond farmed near Guysville and belonged to Savannah lodge Masons for thirty years. He was known for honesty and integrity.
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Guysville
Masonic Order
Savannah
Guyaville
Athens business house connected to more distant towns
An unclear OCR fragment suggests an Athens business house with a place phone is accessible to more people in Athens, emphasizing independence and wider county contacts.
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Athens
Weather Delays Building Boom In Athens Area
Snow and bad weather paused construction but builders expect a spring rebound with many crews resuming work. Mill Street near the B&O crossing shows at least sixteen new houses in various stages, over 60 nearby lots sold for residences, and about 175 new houses erected in Athens and nearby in the last year. Homes increasingly include baths, cellars, and modern conveniences, raising investment value.
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Mill Street
Athens
Lecture at Marshfield by Dr Willett on Bible in modern thought
Dr H L Willett of the Chicago University will lecture at the K of P hall in Marshfield on Friday evening. The subject is The place of the Bible in modern thought.
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H. L. Willett
Chicago University
K. of P. Hall
Marshfield
Athens singer Miss Clay sues over Holy City contract disruption
Virginia Clay filed an attachment after the Holy City company failed to bond for its departure from Athens on the late train. Sheriff Murphy served papers delaying travel, preventing bond and causing Miss Clay to miss earnings. She seeks 600 damages for canceled engagement and 200 in costume expenses. Clay has twelve years in the field with no prior contract trouble.
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Athens
Go Bennett
Holy City
Lronton
Murphy
Virginia Clay
Shaske
Mixes Clay
Miss Clay
Hospital Victim Charles White Dies at State Hospital
Charles White aged 36 died at the state hospital Saturday from cerebral hemorrhages after a two month stay. The remains were sent to his former home at Gallipolis Saturday afternoon.
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Charles White
State Hospital
Gallipolis
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Common Pleas Court
Wood
Edna May van Bibber
James A. van Bibler
Marion P. Totman
Nice Coal Co
Garfield Hope
Aparg
NEW Railroad Incorporated
Andromeda and the Dragon
Foster
Hope
Council
Lumber CO
Higley
Ohio University
Mr. Pake
Charles Hammond
Cae
Holy City Company
Clines
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