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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1901

Page

2

Divorce cases and criminal libel fill common pleas docket

In the common pleas court this term proves quiet with few civil or foreclosure actions. Key items include Hattie Gilkey v William Gilkey divorce on adultery grounds and Cornelia Bee a divorce from Joseph Bee for gross neglect. John Richarda guilty of grand larceny and pending sentence. Clara Oberholtzer indicted for criminal libel. A petite jury was discharged after three weeks.

Common Pleas Court Webster ,Brothers & Company Peter Mackin Hattie Gilkey William Gilkey Athens Northern Ohio Building & Loan Company Elizabeth Michener Temane John Rich Richarda Boa Sion J. W. Nelson Nelsonville Chia Pouit Clara Oberholtzer Jamas Ogle Frank Rebiner Columbus Porter

Divorce and Foreclosure Cases From Logan Court

In a Logan court record from November 1993, Blaych Warrick sues Frank Warrick for divorce alleging adultery and abandonment for over three years. The plaintiff seeks alimony and custody of their minor child while the defendants face separate foreclosure action in Crawford et al. Also mentioned is a case of John F. E. Donaldson against Tanner.

Johm Donaldson Tanner Crawford Blaych Warrick Frank Warrick Logan Gross 'nOpher

Ordinance Introduced At City Council Meeting

Monday night council session led by Mayor Rose saw action on a sidewalk use rule for contractors. Contractors objected that enforcing the ordinance harms building progress, prompting a proposed amendment allowing forty percent street use. Woodworth proposed renaming Vine Street University Terrace. The council adjourned after approving bills and filing Athens residence records by Harry Connell.

Rose Blackwood Foster Kern Woodworth D. W. Henke New Presbyterian Church Vine Street University Terrace Athens Harry Connett

Athens Lumber Company Banquet for Employees

The Athens Lumber Company hosted a Tuesday evening banquet for its employees and a few guests at the North Star restaurant in Mombinck. Toasts were given by G. D. Henry acting toastmaster and several attendees spoke in a cheerful, convivial mood.

Athens Lumber Company New North Star Mom Binck H. D. Henry Harry Allen B. A. Hendley D. A. Peoples E. Bonnifield E. C. Needham Charles Warner J.D. Martin R. H. Reed Will Esrich Fred Walker Douglas Hanna Ernest Newcome Norris Dean Grove Ayres Steve Hooper George McKinstry George Perry Clem Mansfield Ralph McKinstry Charles Perry Charles Glass Fred Rickey Will Salters Add Bear Watson Craig E. C. Woodworth G. D. Henry

Reese Williams Dead at 7 in Gloaster

Reese Williams, an aged and well known citizen of Gloaster, died at his home Friday night from complications. He was a Baptist church member and for forty-one years a member of the LO O F. Seige. Funeral services were held in Athens with interment in the new cemetery, under the care of the lodge.

Gloaster Reese Willims Baptist Church LO. O. F. Seige Athens Lstre O. PY

Amesville Majors Elects New Officers at Annual Meet

In Amesville, the Majors elected officers including Henry as president and Kerry as vice president at their annual meeting. McCone was named treasurer and Clark secretary, Wratt and Pleriing named several other lodgemen. The lodge will host a complimentary dinner for members, wives, children, widows, and widowers.

Macwilli Dee Amesville D&g AL ML HH. Henry Kerry Bowes McCone T. EF. Clark Secr Caty Wratt G. Tt. Pleriing J. di Jerry C. S2edeker Tyler

Fifth Annual Leo Township Farmers Institute Held

The fifth annual Leo township Farmers Institute met at the I W B church in Albans with 2 PM adjournment due to Charles Snowden's funeral. State lecturers Mr Miller and Mr Shawver spoke on feeding poultry mutual insurance and seed time and harvest with emphasis on education and farm life. The session endorsed Roosevelt and woman suffrage and featured talks on butter making and home life. Officers included W G Castor president and C M Roesetter secretary treasurer.

Seattle Miller Shawver A. H. Dixon Mra. Rineheart

Hayes Green Nuptials in Guysville

Kenneth W Hayes and Ida B Green of Sprague were married at the Smith residence in Guysville on Wednesday night. The ceremony was conducted by Rev L C Cherrington with a small group present. The couple, now residing in Guysville, plan to visit relatives in Marietta and Sprague before settling at home after January 3.

Guysville Kenneth W Hayes Ida B. Green Sprague J. B. Smith L. C. Cherrington May Afr Mrs. Hayes Marietta Grayaville Tantary

Appointment of Henry to County Pension Examiner Board

An appointment notice indicates Henry of DoW OH is named to the county pension examining board by resignation of Br W. Henry will serve as a member and perform duties in the post, with responsibilities to verify and manage pension matters in the county.

Henry Sargesus Vito County

Colt Dies After Kentucky Vase Purchase

A race bred colt owned by Bower Brow died last week after a frame incident tied to a vase bought in Kentucky last October. The animal was valued at about £100.

Fills Bower Brow Kentucky

Elaborate Banquet Held Friday Night by Beta Theta Pi

The annual Beta Theta Pi banquet occurred Friday night at Hotel Berry with Betas from across the globe attending. Toasts included An Obituary by Robert B. Brison and Does It Pay by Guy Winter, with members and guests listed among the attendees and toasts led by Toast Master L. M. Jewett.

Beta Theta Pi Hotel Berry Globe Berry Disccs L. M. Jewett Robert B. Brison Guy Winter Hikenberry Ashley F. Foss David H. Thomas Milton Saylor Harry G. Stalder Mra E. J. Jones Fred Stalder B. Henderson J.D. Brown L. G. Worstell W. B. Lawrence Coneland C. H. Bryson W. R. Philips Amesvillé Hoover Slattery Bieness Brown Sprague Taylor Riley Scott Bishop Brison Conner Fuller Wilson Martin Duncan Wickham Helen Ullom Bayard Ulom Margaret Ullom Nell Wilson L. M. Jowett J. M. Goodspeed OL. Wilson C. Ss McDougall Messrs C. C. Henson H. G. Stalder Johnson Cunius Winter W. F. Caneland McLaughilin Crooke Paldwell Morgan Biddison A. J. Jones J. R. Jones Prof E. Dunkle Isaac Crook Ironton D. H. Thomas Marietta

Death of Athens Pioneer James Henry Osborne at 86

James Henry Osborne died Friday morning at his Cemetery street home after a long illness. Born November 1815 in Baltimore to Alexander Osborne of Tyrone Ireland, he moved with family to Belmont and Athens counties, married Mary Major in 1842 and Dorcas Blackwood in 1870, farming most of his life. Funeral at his residence was led by Rev. G Walton King with interment in the How cemetery.

Athens James Henry Osborne Cemetery Street Alexander Osborne Tyrone County Ireland Baltimore Md Belmont County Ohio Mary Major Athens County Osborne Dorcas Blackwood G. Walton ‘King the Presbyterian Church How

Roricks Host Athens Reading Club Evening

Dr and Mrs Rorick entertained the Athens Reading Club at the state hospital parlors Friday. The program focused on the American girl with leaders Mrs J P Wood Miss Boyd and Mr King guiding discussion. A delightful evening featured flowers and a band of winelets for each guest.

E. HW. Rorick Athens Reading Club State Hospital J. P. Wood

Sea Fatally Shot in Ambiguous Report

A garbled brief reports a fatal shooting at night involving individuals named Cloyster Deen and Henry Rogera IV Tes, with unclear locations and details. The fragment mentions an arrest or event near Oak and Wen, but the text is unreadable in parts and cannot confirm dates, places, or outcomes.

Cloyster Henry Rogera IV Soham Neat

Price Still Leads in Ohio Speakership Contention

The piece reports on Ohio politics during a holiday lull as discussions swirl around the next House speakership. It states A. E. Price of Athens remains a leading candidate, with supporters confident he will be chosen at the January 4 caucus. It outlines rivalries involving Hanna, Foraker, Speelman, and Uhl, and traces the contest to clerkship origins while noting ongoing media speculation.

Columbus Ohio Columbiar Hanna Froaker Malloy Rud Hynicka Cincinnati New York A. E. Price Athen Countie Athens Price Ben House H. V. Speelman Marietta Speelman Senator Foraker Uhl Cleveland Hanns Foraker Uhl Becauve Cayshoga Prices Whele Remidican Party

Colonel Harasr Rez Reappointed Postmaster of Suffolk

Colonel Harper has been reappointed postmaster of Suffolk Virginia by President Roosevelt for a second term. The veteran official has long served the town and its surrounding area, with many years of service and strong local ties.

Lpl Harper Suffolk Roowelt Colonel

Burglars Enter Chauncey Hardware Store of J M Drake

Thieves broke a window pane at night to raid the Chauncey hardware store of J M Drake, stealing knives valued at about 75 cents to a dollar each and razors, with several tools missing. An attempted entry at J W Smith’s restaurant failed after a noise alerted the owner. Citizens vow to guard the town against night thieves.

Chauncey J. M. Drake Chartcey Dee J. Mt. Drake Drake J. W. Smith Smith Mr. Smith

Pallas Club meets at Miss Edna Glazier home

The Pallas Club gathered at Miss Edna Glazier's home Saturday with Miss Hildrup leading questions. Mrs. Scott read a paper on Art Architecture and Music and Miss Hobson led a discussion on Ealerain. Mrs. Merwin reviewed Gilbert Park era Right of Way. Next session will be at Mrs. Clayton's home.

Pallas Edna Glazier Tansch Misa Hildrup Scott Hobson Gilbert Parkera

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and sworn statement

Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. declares the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each cage of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice details internal use, testimonials, and sale by druggists. includes notary public and Hotel Berry event notice.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall Frank J. Cheney Neyone Hall All Th. Halls

North Star Restaurant Opens in Ullom Block Athens

The North Star Restaurant in the Ullom Block North Court Athens is now open to the public. It offers hot and cold lunches and oysters in all styles with reasonable meal prices and first class service. For inquiries call FLR Gross.

North Starv Ullom Block North Court Street Athens

Evangelist’s Tale Endorses One Minute Lough Cure

Rev James Kirkman evangelist of Delle River writes of a bronchial and lung trouble sufferer who found relief after trying various remedies. He touts One Minute Lough Cure for immediate relief from coughs colds and throat troubles calling it safe and effective. Cline's Pharmacy is cited as a source.

James Kirkman Evanpelior Delle River Fereghiv Cline’s

Fragmentary Ad Snippet From Local Page

A damaged OCR fragment from Fulford Maryland mentions DewWatt’s Tarrl Salve and various health claims. It references counterfeit concerns and a charm of medical remedies, but lacks coherent context or verifiable details.

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