Nelsonville Injunction Halts Municipal Light Plant
Judge Wood grants a permanent injunction stopping Nelsonville from proceeding with the city light plant project. The ruling cites lack of council authorization for the over $500 expenditure and invalid bid to Russell Engine Co. of Massillon. The action exposes ties between old plant owners, city officials, and bond funds still earning interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Wood
Board of Public Service of
Nelsonville
Russell Engine Company
Massilon
Frank
Rane Gigiesac
Snagmeng Court
Bult
Board of Public Service
Tedrow
E. M. Poston
Ocolumbus
Sach
The Beta Benguet Fraternity Event Highlights
Miss Margaret Edith Jones spoke on The Charm of Mystery in a bright manner, and Albert Jones presented Echoes of Prophesy to hearty applause. Field Crooks gave a prepared toast We are Betas Too, while W Alderman Matheny discussed The Poetry of Beta Theta Pi. Nine active members attended, yet the event remained joyous and up to standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Edith Jones
Albert Jones
Field Crooks
W. Alderman Matheny
Beta Theta Pi
Faires and Sanders Are Married in Perry County Parlor
William R. Faires and Miss Gladys Sanders married by Rev. T. L. Lowe in Hovel Berry parlors on Saturday. Both hail from Perry County and will reside there after their wedding before leaving by the B.& O. train east for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Faires
Gladys Sanders
T. L. Lowe
Hovel Berry
Perry County
Christmas Exercises at Presbyterian Church Draws Crowd
The Sabbath school Christmas program last Friday evening gathered children from ages three to graybeards with the staff of teachers, including a juvenile band. Miss Margaret Merwin and Master Homer Johnson stood out for their recitation and declamation as girls sang and Mrs. Brooks' class performed in harmony. A Santa Claus appearance, candy and oranges for each child, and a large charity collection marked the event, echoing the verse It is more blessed to give than receive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Presbyterian Church
Margaret Merwin
Homer Johnson
Engagement of Prof Crook and Florence Purdon
The engagement of Prof A J Crook geology professor at Northwestern University and son of ex president Crook of Ohio University to Miss Florence Purdon of this city is announced. Miss Purdon teaches in public schools and met the professor at a tennis tournament. The note recalls Crook's 1901 confession to students about never drinking smoking or kissing a woman and the ensuing public attention then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillieothe
A. J. Crook
Northwestern University
Crook
Ohio University
Florence Purdon
Purdun
John Purdun
Moore Wilhelmi nuptials in Henry Logan office
Edward E. Moore and Hulda E. Wilhelmi wed in Henry Logan's office on Saturday after clashes over religion. Moore, a Protestant, and Wilhelmi, a Catholic, debated a priest versus minister before agreeing to a Protestant ceremony. The bride planned to arrive by a later train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Moore
Hulda E. Wilhelmi
Henry Logan
Mr. Moore
West End Saloon Fight Ends in Assault Charge
An argument at West End Saloon led to Moran being struck with an ice pick cutting the scalp. Moran received treatment from Dr Higgins. Affidavits accuse Joe Moran, Matt Ras mnnson and Hugh Ras mnnson of drunkenness disorderly conduct quarreling fighting and assault. They were to appear before the mayor but bad weather postponed proceedings. Trial expected within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Moran
Matt
Hugh Rasmnnson
West End
Moran
Dr. Higgins
Reeves and Younkins wed at Christine Church parsonage
Virgil Reeves and Hattie Younkins married by Rev. T L Lowe at the Christine Church parsonage on a December Wednesday. They are both from Athens and will reside there after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Reeves
Hattie Younkins
T.L. Lowe
Christine Church
Athens
Imperfect Insulation Causes Citywide Power Glitch
In Gloucester on December 28 the Union Telephone Company and the municipal electric plant suffered a dangerous outage after a brilliant flash near the switchboard. Wet, worn wires and rotten insulation sparked several blows that burned light wires and disabled street lighting for the evening. Linemen worked to isolate the fault as officials planned remedial steps before the new electrical system is fully inspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Company
Alta Haseminger
Nellie Vernon
A. B. Allen
High
Main Streets
Giouster
Inmate George Parviance Dies by Own Action at Hospital
George H. Parviance, long confined at the state hospital, hanged himself by using a chair and sash cord. He stood on the chair to reach the window, then fell and died. The body was found Saturday afternoon and sent to Stockport for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Parviance
State Hospital
Bodies Turned to University for Demonstrative Use
Following an order, bodies of two state hospital patients are given to Ohio University for demonstration. Walter Ferguson aged about 30 and Maz Lenhart died at the Athens state hospital Friday and were transferred Sunday to the university after not being claimed by relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ferguson
Maz Lenhart
Ohio University
Perguson
Mr. Lenhart
Athens State
Kicked by a Horse Ends Harvey Clutter’s Life
Harvey Clutter, about 75, was kicked by a horse at his Baker settlement home Sunday around one. He died Monday morning after remaining in a comatose state. The injury appeared minor. physicians cited brain injury or fright as possible causes. Funeral services were held at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Clutter
Baker Settlement
Henry
Presbyterian Church
Hebbardsville
Condiff
Orr Buck Marriage at Albany Home
Emma Orr, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Orr of Albany, wed Mr. Herbert Buck son of Mr. and Mrs. George Buck of Guyeville. Rev Paisportecaed officiated. The couple will reside at 62 Sterling Street Columbus where Mr Buck works for the Columbus Boiler Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Orr
Albany
Emma
Herpert Buck
George Buck
Guyeville
Pais Porteca
Buck
Starling Street
Columbus
Hock
Columbus Boiler Company
Residence Burns as Fire Destroys Most Contents
Fire gutted a residence with flames consuming the structure and the majority of its contents destroyed. Details on cause and casualties were not provided in the readable text.
Ed Rose Sustains Severe Back Injury After Icy Fall
E T Rose suffered a serious back injury while passing the Presbyterian Church when the pavement was icy. He fell and was assisted. his condition remains painful but under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Rose
Presbyterian
Athens Council No. 15 Elects Officers for Coming Year
Athens council members elected Wednesday night to fill posts including B A Headley as presiding officer T L M M Cppeland deputy master workman D Thompson principal so n actor Geo R Walker treasurer James A Palmer secretary PD A R McKinstry captain of the guard Fred Gunether conductor F P Philipis steward W J Hastings sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Council
B. A. Headley
T. L M
Presbyterian Church Christmas Dinner for 50 Children
Ladies from the Presbyterian church hosted a Christmas dinner Monday in the church dining room for about 50 children from local homes. The event was organized by Mrs Moore, Mrs Lilly Fuller and Miss Julia Norton, with each child receiving a Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Moore
Lilly Fuller
Julia Norton
Lendlord and Lady Remembered at Christmas Gift Night
About a dozen rega and Mrs. Palmer Wood received Christmas remembrances on Saturday night. Mr. Charlies Harrie delivered a clever speech of presentation and the surprised recipients were speechless yet smiled with satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rega
Second trial ends with guilty verdict in manslaughter case
The second trial of D Elmer Jones in Athene before Judge Milner concluded with a verdict of guilty of manslaughter. The case stemmed from the February death of Stephen Cain at the state hospital where Jones served as ward 17 attendant. After late testimony and a jury drawn from area residents, the court charged the jurors and they returned a guilty verdict at 3 20 pm. A motion for a new trial will be heard soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Elmer Jones
Milner
Portamouth
Athene
Stephen Cain
State Hospital
Jones
Ward Cain
Osin
Cain
Wood
Prac
Chares Vernon
Thomas Dunifee
J. M. Parker
J. W. Sawyer
Prank Dowler
7.M. Stewart
William Band
Abe Butterworth
W. A. Marquis
C. P. Clever
Frank Phillips
J. W. White
Rorioe
Lord
Christmas fines handed to local offenders in Police Docket
Mayor Logan imposed fines and costs on several celebrants. Robert Burcher faced five dollars and costs totaling eight forty. Elbridge Six paid ninety eight dollars and forty cents with carriage hire. Charles Mallen paid the same for the same offense. Ed Sherfoce drank on Sunday but walked away with a small sum. Jack Ashton, the West End saloonist, failed to resist temptation on Sunday and faced penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Robert Burcher
Elbridge
Charles Mallen
Ed Sherfoce
Jack Ashton
West End
Sanday
Young Entrekin Found Dead by Own Hand in Chillicothe
Chillicothe December 27 John C Entrekin Jr aged 28 son of Col John Entrekin internal revenue collector for the sixth district was found dead in bed this morning. He had shot himself despondency and illness are listed as possible causes and he served as deputy collector of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
John C. Entrekin, Jr
Col
John
Entrekin
Internal Revenue
Ohio Dietriot
Lively party at Gist's Monday evening
A return of former society hosts gathered at D. Gist's residence on Mound Street for a lively evening of games and taffy pulling. Among attendees were Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson of Columbus Dr and Mrs Parker of Gallipolis Charles G O F Nelsonville Miss Tone Kurtz of Columbus Mr and Mrs W R K and Mr H R Wilson Miss Mary Hutstinee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Gret
Mound Street
Arthur Johnson
Columbus
and Mire Parker
Gallipolis
Charles G. O'F Nelsonville
Mise Tone Kurtz
Lumbus
Sime. W. RK
H. R. Wilson
Mies Ma
Mary Ag Hutstinee
Preacher to Deliver Sermon at Next Sunday Service
The narration notes the pastor welcoming a guest preacher and mentions Dr King unable to deliver the sermon. It states Stewart and Dr Deen, formerly at the local university, now of Meadville Pennsylvania, will preach at the upcoming Sunday morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Stewart
Deen
University
Meadvile
Penn
Hospital Deaths Reported From State Hospital Remains Moved For Burial
Simon Zortmen 74 died at the state hospital on Friday. Burial arrangements sent remains to Hillshoro for burial. Margaret Buhl 44 died of uremia at the hospital with burial at Chillicothe. John P. Clifford died suddenly at the state hospital from exhaustion and remains sent to Portsmouth for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webiber
Nepal Sa
Hillshoro
Simon Zortmen
State Hospital
Tablochs
Aahville
Margaret Buhl
Chillicothe
John P. Clifford
Portsmouth
Will Carry the Wail Ends Papers at Local Bar
A bar announces it will discontinue the newspaper service as Will Carry the Wail ceases operation. The decision ends a long standing reading option for patrons at the establishment.
Wask Balls and Club Socials Tonight
The Athenian Club hosts a min sk ball this evening while the Assembly Club holds a vintage event. Both occasions will be largely attended by members and guests of each club.
Nye and France Wed at Christian Church
George W. Nye and Mins France were married at the Christian Church on Saturday December 24. The couple are noted young residents of Chawncey with the groom active in the local lumber business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Nye
Mins France
Ree
Chawncey
Russell Couple Weds at Christian Church Parsonage
Dean Russell and Blanche Russell were married at the parsonage of the Christian church on Saturday, with ceremony conducted by a church official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Dean
Blanche Russell
the Christian Church
Diamond Stud Not More Secure Than Bone Bet
A fragmented line compares a diamond stud with a bone bet suggesting the jewel offer no greater security. The wording reflects a historical adage or foolish bet scenario without clear dates or participants.
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Councilord Board of Public Service
Maeve
Beta
Will
Glouster
Centra
Union Telephone Company and
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Ing
Stockport
Orr-Buck
Residence
Burns
Rose
Lendlord & Lady
Cease
Councel
Young Entrekin
GIST
Vale
Christian Church
Dean Russell
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