Acquittal in Special Trial of Harry McGee
A special trial in the Mayor's office acquitted Harry McGee of robbing Ira Jennings on January 25. Witnesses placed McGee at the Shreaves residence and other locations. defense showed he earned pay at Sunday Creek mine and was with Nicholson and Burns until late at Shreaves. The trial lasted to 10 p.m. with Mayor Gormley presiding.
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Ufter
Riral
Harry McGee
Ira Jennings
McGee
Sunday Creek
Hollister
Nicholson
Quail’s
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Loved By Households
Mrs. Grant Shy of Springfield praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a vital household staple. The ointment is advertised to cure cuts wounds burns sores and all skin eruptions and is guaranteed by W H McKee, a local druggist, for reliability.
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Grant Shy
E. Reynolds St
Springfield
W. H. McKee
Third Wife Sues for Dower in Fuller Estate
Seth Fuller 80 died at his Chili residence after an illness. His widow, his third wife, filed for administrator before the funeral and then for dower, contesting land deeds to his children who control about 1000 acres. The dispute, tied to prior marriages, unfolds amid county farming circles.
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Seth Fuller
Chili
Courts Briefly Convened In Nelsonville
The circuit court sat about one hour and disposed of the docket. The case City of Nelsonville v J R Hickman as mayor et al was continued by agreement. State of Ohio v Winfield Scott was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction as reported Thursday. If other counties in the district offer little work these judges would earn their $6000 yearly. Messenger want ads bring quick results.
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Judi
Esquire Combs Dies at Athens State Hospital
Esquire Combs died at Athens State Hospital late Tuesday night after five months there. He was 62, born and long time resident of this county with roots in Lowell. Survived by wife and children George of Sistersville West Virginia Walter of Jackson Ohio and Lucy of Marietta. His burial was prepared and shipped to Marietta.
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Marietta
Athens
Lowell
Knight Templars Plan Athens Banquet on March 15
Athens Commandery No 15 Knights Templar schedule their annual reception and banquet for Thursday night March 15 in the Masonic building. Eminent Commander F W Bush heads the arranging committee with James A Palmer J H Cline and D A R McKinstry. The event is a major fraternal social affair with uniformed Sir Knights and ladies, music by an orchestra, and a dance at the end.
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Athens
Knight Templars
Peter Mackin Captured After Fugitive Search
Authorities report Peter Mackin, previously living in this area and indicted for sodomy, was captured in Catlettsburg after deputies traced him from Middleport to Clifton. His bond of 1900 dollars had been forfeited when he failed to appear for trial.
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Abi
Mcfee
Mackin
Middleport
Catlettsburg
Liquor Firm Closes Doors in Nelsonville Readies Credit Claims
The Brilliant Liquor Company, led by R J Randolph of Parkersburg, closed its Nelsonville location in the T K Wells building leaving mortgaged furniture to creditors. Earl Randolph fled to Parkersburg after handing keys to the landlord as garnishments rise. Dow tax rebate oversight prompts attachments as creditors, led by Frank Irwin and Hocking Valley Brewing, pursue about $16 each from the treasurer.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Fat Boy Comfort
An advertisement extols fat as vital for babies and claims Scott's Emulsion helps a scrawny infant gain necessary fat. It asserts fat babies are content, well-nerved, cushioned, and never cry, while scrawniness causes distress and sensitive handling.
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Scott
Token of appreciation at Athens Aerie meeting
The Athens Aerie F O E held its regular meeting on Wednesday night. A committee was appointed to plan the February 22 banquet and W H Farrell presented secretary Edward Walker with a gold emblematic watch charm featuring eagle claws and the F O E initials.
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W. H. Farrell
Aerie
Edward Walker
Edward
Walker
Athens Aerie
Marriage Licenses Issued by Judge Lynch
Judge Lynch issued several marriage licenses in the past two days. James R. Smart, a miner from Murray City, and Bertha A. Shingler of Buchtel. Frank H. Harper and Dora A. Oliver, both of Athens. Alexander Harvey, 20, a miner from Brain West Virginia, and Goldie Jones, 18, of Marshfield. Jesse B. Groves, a Deanville clerk, and Adda M. Lawson, a Kimberley clerk. Harry Lee, a Glouster miner, and Bessie Rutter of Dirthick.
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Frank H. Harper
Dora A. Oliver
Athens
Alexander Harvey
Brain
W. Va
Goldie Jones
Marshfield
Mad Dog Scare Shocks Wolf's Plains Community
In Wolf's Plains on January 30 a mad dog scare unsettles residents. A yellow dog near Edward Shipley’s home appeared rabid, the farmer’s dog bit his finger, then died. Shipley expects no lasting illness. Shipley’s brother in law Edward Michael’s dog went mad and fled. Rumors of a schoolgirl bitten circulate as fear of hydrophobia grows.
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Wolf's Plains
Edward Shipley
Here
Edward Michael
Citizens' Club of Athens elects officers for year
The Citizens' Club of Athens held a Tuesday evening meeting at Rardin Bros. office and elected Robert Eckley President Levi Cone First Vice President B F Dais Second Vice President E H Rardin Secretary T J Herrold Treasurer The club reports growing membership and plans regular winter meetings.
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Rardin Bros
Robert Eckley
Levi Cone
B. F. Dais
E. H. Rardin
T. J. Herrold
Coal Miner Homer Griffith Killed In Mine Accident
Homer Griffith aged 25 of Wellston died Monday at noon in the New York mines at Buchtel. He suffered severe injuries from crushed knees thighs and a skull fracture near the right eye. Coroner Lane from Nelsonville investigated the scene this January 30. Griffith was married and left a young wife while his wife Mrs Griffith was visiting and worked with experienced miner Chas Jackson.
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Lane
Nelsonville
Death of Glouster Woman in Akron
Mrs Daniel Thomas of Akron died after months of illness from heart trouble at age twenty three. Daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ray she had grown up in Glouster and left in December with her parents to visit before her health declined. Interment planned in Akron as immediate family travels there. Laura Bolar of McArthur visited the Mur dock home yesterday.
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Daniel Thomas
Death in Coal Mine No 9 Claims Young Worker
James Albert Trainer aged 21 was instantly killed at mine No 9 near Chauncey when the cage descended and struck him at the shaft bottom. He lived in Gallia Station and was visiting his uncle Daniel Ragan. he had just secured work and planned to stay with the family. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Uncle Ragan’s home with Nye Cemetery burial.
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Daniel Ragan
Nye Ceme
First Annual Meeting of Farmers' Telephone Co Held
The first annual meeting of the newly formed Farmers' Telephone Co was held at Fisher. Officers elected include President R M Patterson Vice President W A Crossen Secretary J C Harner Treasurer H A Matheney. Directors named RR M Patterson Julian Gift W J Alderman W A Crossen J Harner H A Hatheney H D Hooper. About twelve percent of the authorized capital stock of 2509 has been subscribed. Construction to begin at once with connection to Central Union at Fisher. Service will be free Athens and lines will cover the southwestern part of Athens county.
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Farmers’ Telephone Co
R. M. Patterson
W. A. Crossen
J. C. Harner
H. A. Matheney
RR. M. Patterson
Julian Gift
W. J. Alderman
J. ©. Harner
H. A. Hatheney
H. D Hooper
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Ouster
L. A. Koons
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Ira
Ily
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House of Ozra
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Dence
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Fuller
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Ohio
Winfield Scott
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Tripartite Court
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Athens State Hospital
Esquire Combs
Esquire
The
Marietta Daily Times
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Mr. Esquire Combs
Nixon
Tion
Wilson
Mr. Combs
Death
George
Combs
Sistersville, W. Va
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Lucy Combs
Ments
F. W. Bush
James A. Palmer
J. H. Cline and
D. A. R. McKinstry
Knight Templar
Quet
Charleston Lumber CO
Charleston
West Va
Peter Mackin
Pomeroy
Peter
Marshal Finsterwald
Clifton
Smith
Clue
Dow
Brilliant Liquor Company
R. J. Ran
Dolph
Parkersburg
T. KE. Wells
Earl Randolph
Warner
Frank Irwin
T. FE. Wells
Hocking Valley Brewing Company
Electric Light Plant
John Rider
Rosser
Woodworth
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Athens Aerie F. O. E. Pre
Sents
Athens Aerie F. O. BE
Lynch
Ing
James R. Smart
Murray
Bertha A. Shingler
Buchtel
Jesse B. Groves
Harry Lee
Glouster
Miss Bessie Rutter
Dirthick
CLUB
Citizens’ Club of Athens
Thedford
Griffith
Chas. Jackson
Akron
John Ray
Thomas
James
Miss Mable
Chas. Kirkbride
Inter
Laura Bolar of
McArthur
Mrs. Loyd Mur
Cage
James Albert
Tom
Mr. Trainer
Gallia Sta
Gallia County
Dan
Iel Ragan
High Spirits
Tery
Fisher
the Central Union Company
Vice
Athens County
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