Two Years in Penitentiary for Bowling Green Shootings
Final adjournment of court this week yields verdicts and sentences. Berry Judson of Glouster receives two years in prison for shooting with intent to wound in a Red Green’s saloon brawl on September 11. Several men were tried or sentenced for related felonies as the term closes.
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Shane
Berry Judson
Red Green
High Street
Hi Ease
Grillr
Equity
W Wood
Judson
Charles m Sho
Alva Judson
Perry Judson
Judah
Murphy
Common Pleas
Ohio
Byraz
Fred Newton
D. BE. Watson
Adbrai Pant
Florence Beddow
Thomas Beddow
Laura A. Spencer
L. Hu. Prise
Nelsonville
Price
Continental Coal Company
York Township
Spencer
Jennie Teel
James Heel
Julia Wheeler Dew
Stanley
Dew
Asa Shields
Martha Shields
Joseph Johnson
W. J. Herran
Charles Stewart
Ruth Stewart
Amos Hixson
Daniel Hixson
John M. Adams
Barton Adams
Columbian Building Loan & Investment Co
Sarah L. Need
Lab
Plaialia
Otto Ehshal
Lifford DC
Contina
Martha Meighen
C. D. Hopkins
Charles Guster
Floodwond
Orville Cottrill
Johnn Bowen
Kimberly
Ansel Riley
William Bowden
Goose Run
Bert Founds
Glouster
Charles Witham
Athens County Agricultural Society elects directors and reports finances
The annual meeting in the auditor's office elected A. P. Linscott J. H. Phillips W R. Goddard N. W. Baker W S. Bower S. F. Beverage and J. W Higgins as directors for two years. S. F. Beverage was chosen temporary chairman and H. H. Haning temporary secretary. The auditing committee reported receipts and expenditures, noting unpaid premiums of 24.74 and old indebtedness reduced by 2556.80, with the society regaining financial footing after a prior year’s losses.
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The
Athens County Agricultural Society
Auditor’s Office
A. P. Linscott
J. H. Phillips
WR. Goddard
N. W. Baker
W. 5. Bower
5. F. Beverage
J. W Higgins
S. F. Beverage
H. H. Haning
F Beverage
John McLaughin
J. H. Haning
Orners
Athens County
Celebrating Fifty Years of Marriage in Troy Township
A respected Troy township couple marks fifty years since their Decem ber 28 wedding on a family farm between Coolville and Hockingvert. Mr Humphrey, born in their brick home, has led a frugal, industrious life and funded the Coalville Camp Grounds for the Marietta District. The pair, with ten children and eight grandchildren, remain active in the Methodist church and local farming community.
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Messenger and Herald
Troy Township
Coolville
Hockingvert
Humphrey
Ini iQig
S Addie
Methodise Church
Coalville
Marietta
Marietta College
Ands
HBO Hemphrey-of-St. Lewis
C. B. Humphrey
Cincinnati
Lewis Humphrey
England
Ted
Unprofitable Fair Delayed by Bad Weather
Weather once again thwarted the Arricultural society as the annual fair was postponed with profit concerns rising. Directors say a date will be set soon near last fall’s target though definite plans depend on favorable conditions and a reliable forecast.
Athens DAR Elects Officers and Hosts Charity Event
The Athens chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution enters its second year with officers led by Regent Mary C. deSteigner and Vice Regent Slattery. A February 22 Philolic entertainment features prize essays by Athens High School pupils on The Possibilities of Athens and how it may be improved. Proceeds benefit local improvements.
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Athens
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mary C. deSteigner
Slattery
Biddle
Hopkins
Glazier
Henderson
F. BW. Sprague
Read
R. DB. Sprague
Armstronge An Bliss Wilson
Died of Paralysis Child of Johu Kelley Dies
The three and a half year old daughter of Johu Kelley of Africa street died last Wednesday from paralysis. The remains were interred Thursday in the old cemetery.
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Johu Kelley
Africa Street
Old Cemetery
Court House Incidents
A youthful visitor entered the county recorder’s office on Monday and asked for a marriage license. Recorder Golden, hard of hearing, responded with a quip about a mortgage, and the scene dissolved into a flurry of jokes and analogies as the moment passed.
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County Recorder's Office
Golden
Judge Denies Marriage License To Indigent Suitor
A young man of limited mind sought a license to marry a woman of inferior intellect. Judge Lroch advised against the match, deeming him unable to support or care for her. The applicant grew indignant and insisted he could support her, claiming twelve months of cohabitation with her sister. The class was rejected.
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Lroch
Benedict
Finming
Jer
Royal Arc officers elected at Allista Council meeting
At the Allista Council Royal Area Khursdar meeting the following officers were elected for the coming year: regent CG D Hopkins vice regent TG Stadler orator M Copeland sitting past regent Hulas Carpenter secretary EV Tuttle collector BS Sloane treasurer GC C Sheldon chaplain EH Bardin guide William Caster warden P 3 Traglio sentry AA Atkinson ED Sarge and WM Kartz trustees Dr JL Henry medical examiner.
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Allista Council
Royal Area
Khursdar
CG. D. Hopkins
T. G. Stalder
M. Copeland
William Treaver
Hulas Carpenter
E. V. Tuttle
B. Sloane
GC. C. Sheldon
E.H. Bardin
William Caster
Pilcher Fuller nuptials at Gassville home
Ben Li Pilcher and Katheryn Fuller wed at the bride’s parents home in Gassville on Tuesday. The Rev J N Pilcher officiated. The couple plans to reside in Chicago where Pilcher has a job awaiting him.
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Pilcher-Fuller
Ben Li. Pilcher
Katheryn Fuller
Ed. Fuller
Gassville
Tev
J. N. Pilcher
Rrootm
Chicago
Mr. Pilcher
Webster-Sheldon Wedding at the Sheldon Home
Dana Webster of Canaanville and Aliss Nell Sheldon were married at noon yesterday at the bride’s parents home, Charles Sheldon, officiating with Rev. Cherrington of Guyeville. The couple are popular young people with many friends sending congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Webster
Canaanville
Aliss Nell Sheldon
Aiis
Charles Sheldon
Cherrington
Guyeville
Reading Circle Meeting in Athens Township
The last meeting of the Athens Township O. T. R. C. will be held January 9 at 1:20 p.m. Clarks' How to Teach Reading will be completed by then. Dr. Treadley will lecture on the main points of the book. All members should finish the work and attend.
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Athens Township
Treadley
Postmaster Gist Remembered by Rural Carriers
Rural and city carriers loitered at the post office during Christmas causing unease about firings before Capt. Spicer's arrival. David Brickles presented Postmaster Gist with a fine umbrella and wished him a Happy Christmas in a formal salute on behalf of carriers and clerks.
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Gist
Andertsty
Capt. Spicer
Mo. 1
David Brickles
Fis den
Electric line for Coolville to Athens considered by villagers
A Coolville notice argues for an electric traction line from Coolville to Athens to boost travel from Meigs County and divert traffic from Parkersburg. It cites using the Hocking River for power, limited dust and comfort, and notes need for capitalists, while acknowledging inevitable skepticism. Continued on fifth page.
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Coolville
E.M. Young
Carthage
Orange
Asel Hoyt
Hockingport
Parkersburg
Athsns
Meigs County
Athens
Hocking
Bond Issue Plans to Fund City Light Plant
The city considers a new bond issue and a monthly levy of 300 dollars to run and complete the municipal light plant. Weather delays and machinery setup push operation to mid month, with 15,000 dollars needed for ongoing expenses and generators. Council meets next Monday to act on the plan.
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Pai
Columbus
Somare
Essary
City.c Board. of Trustees
Daugherty Coe Wedding Held At Coe Family Home
The marriage of Charles A. Daugherty and Ollie G. Coe took place Thursday at one o'clock in the Coe home parlor with Rev. Teaming officiating. Fifty friends attended the ceremony and a wedding dinner followed. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Coe, wore a bouquet and was praised for her charms. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daugherty of Yrogtownship. After visiting the parents, the couple will reside in Troy.
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Daugherty-Coe
Chauncey
Charles A. Daugherty
Ollie G. Coe
George Coe
Cae
Teaming
Athens
Robert Daugherty
Yrog
Theroom
Troy
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Laura Spencer
Hocking River
Mrs. Shephard Ucmphrey
Coolville, 0
Court House
Royal Arcanum
Webster-Sheldon
East End
Board of Public Affairs
GC. Gertis and Daughter
Amesville
D.D. Paller
A.T. Lawhead
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