Man makes attempt to stab chief sparks arrest in saloon
Thomas Lantz of this city and Jesse Deffenbaugh of Indiana were arrested by Chief Finsterwald after a fight at Dick Laird's saloon on Court street. Deffenbaugh drew a large knife toward the chief but was struck by George Hann. Lantz fined 8.90 for drunkenness and fighting. Deffenbaugh jailed 30 days plus 10 fine and costs, to be sent to Columbus workhouse.
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Finsterwald
Court Street
Thomas Lantz
Jesse Deffenbaugh
Indiana
van Horn
Mayor Day
Lantz
Deffenbaugh
Columbus
Dick Laird
Hughey
Mickey” Mallon
Athens
Mallon
Def
George Hann
Hann
Day
Walter Taylor
Sugar Creek
Friends
Clark
Chicago
Parkersburg
Local B and C agent McBee resigns to lead binder venture
C F McBee longtime B&O S.W. local agent resigns after three years to become general manager of the McBee Binder Co. His invention for railroad binders spurred a patent dispute with an infringing rival. The new firm plans expansion, with a St Louis office and growing railroad orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. McBee
S. W
Mr. McBee
McBee Binder Company
Ques
McBee
Davis
Illinois Central System
St. Louis
Drops Dead of Heart Disease
F. J. Kenyon, about 50, died at a boarding house on Dean Avenue after four days with pneumonia. The traveling machinist, working for a Columbus firm, arose this morning and died after returning from the yard. He had a St. Louis home with a sister and two children. Relatives notified. body to be disposed per authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Kenyon
Casey
Dean Avenue
Kenyon
Columbus
Henry
St. Louis
Attorney L G Worstell Goes to Co in Bee
Attorney L G Worstell travels to Co in Bi ee to handle a legal matter. The note records a brief appearance and related procedural steps in a local case.
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L. G. Worstell
Coin Bi Ee
Two Jurors Exempted From Thaw Trial
In New York on January 31, Jurors David S. Walker and Louis Haas were excused from further duty in the Thaw trial after a court conference. No reasons were given. With eleven jurors seated at adjournment last night, nine remain after the excusal.
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New York
Daily Messenger
David S. Walker
Louis Haas
Hotel Gossip Registers Visitors at Palmer House and Nearby
John Nagle of Grosvenor registered at the Palmer House on Wednesday. At Berry on Wednesday were Ben Miller Logan N. D. Monsarrat and B F Shauver of Gloucester registered at the ENE Wadnaodav.
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John Nagle
Grosvenor
Palmer House
Ben Miller
Logan
N. D. Monsarrat
Columbus
B. F. Shauver
Glouster
Regiusiandt
ENE Wadnaodav
Dinner party honors Wade Ellis at Ellis home
The first of two elaborate dinners hosted by President and Mrs. Alston Ellis honored Attorney General and Mrs. Wade H. Ellis of Columbus. Eighteen guests attended in formal attire for a ten course meal, with cardinal as the color scheme and several guests named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alston Ellis
Wade H. Ellis
Columbus
Ellis
South Congress Street
Cardinal
Death on Long Run Claims 27 Year Old Charles Bretz
Charles Lewis Bretz aged 27 died at his father's home on Long Run near Lysander early Wednesday morning after a long rheumatic illness. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. at Clark's chapel.
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Charles Lewis Bretz
Long Run
Lysander
Clark’s Chapel
Directors Plan Athens County Fair Dates in August
At a recent meeting of the directors of the Athens County Agricultural Society it was decided to hold the next meeting of the fair on August 13 14 and 15 1907.
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Athens County Agricultural Society
Mrs Alston Ellis Honored Guests At Columbus Event
A portrait caption describes Mrs Alston Ellis entertaining Wednesday night for Mr and Mrs Wade Hampton Ellis of Columbus, featuring a fine likeness in Ohio Sun.
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Ohio Sun
Alston Ellis
Wade Hampton Ellis
Columbus
Morgan Richards Hosts Friends in Nelsonville Visit
Morgan Richards was a guest of friends in Nelsonville on Wednesday, sharing time with local hosts and enjoying an informal gathering at a community residence.
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M¢'s
Morgan Richards
of Friends At
Nelsonville
Emerson faces removal bid for Ohio clerkship
Columbus Ohio January 31 Lawson E Emerson clerk of the supreme court of Ohio was cited to appear at 3 pm Thursday to show cause why he should not be removed from office. An expert accountant audits his books amid neglect charges as Mrs Emerson meets Judge Crew and awaits findings.
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Columbus, O
Lawson E. Emerson
Supreme Court of Ohio
Emerson
Supreme Court
Johnson Indictment Dismissed by Ohio Judge
Columbus Ohio January 31 Judge Evans of common pleas court sustained the demurrer to the indictment against John W Johnson state printer The indictment charged he attempted to influence the circuit court in the ouster suit by writing a letter assailing Mark Slater The court found the letter may not show it was sent to the judges or written by Johnson not E T Ryan who signed it and that no crime was proven The case is dropped until reindicted Jr O U A M
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E. T. Ryan
Evans
Johnson
Junior Order of American Mechanics Meeting
All applicants for membership are requested to be present at 7 20 o clock Saturday evening in the I O O F hall where a class of 30 to 40 applicants will be initiated. The etiquette to be served in the hall.
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Order of American Mechanics
I. O. O. F. Hall
Hiram A Cooley Marries Olive May In Parkersburg
Civil War veteran Hiram A. Cooley who has been blind for years eloped with Olive May of Barberton to Parkersburg where Rev. Kline officiated at the Methodist Episcopal church marriage. The couple will reside at the Cooley home on West State Street and friends extend congratulations.
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Parkersburg
Olive May
Barberton
Hiram A. Cooley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kline
Mr. Cooley
Cooley
Mrs. Cooley
West State Street
Restaurant Sold by Joe Kag to Edmundson and White
Joe Russell Kag disposed of the Hub restaurant on South Court Street to Clyde Edmundson and Fred White. The two men took possession Wednesday and will operate the business in their own names going forward.
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Joe Russell Kag
South Court Street
Clyde Edmundson
Fred White
Huge 60 HP Gas Engine Installed in Touring Mill
Junod and company install a large sixty horsepower gas engine in their touring mill at the foot of North Court street. The engine runs day and night to meet an immense rush of business.
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Junod and Company
North Court Street
Prize awarded for original poem at Uhio University
Harold E. Cherrington won the biannual prize of about fifty dollars for the best original poem. The fund originated from a bequest of 1008 dollars by the late W. D. Emerson, with interest awarded every second year to a student or graduate. Since 1893 many winners and notable judges have been involved.
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Uhioiversity
Harold E. Cherrington
W. D. Emerson
O. A
Carrie Schwefel
Ester Burns
John H. Atkinson
Virginia Houston
Willa Maclane
Winifred Richmond
W. D. Howells
Clinton Scollard
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Henry van Dyke
Hamilton W. Mabie
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Charles Mathews
Carnegie Library
E. D. Sayre
Father Banahan
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Cherrington
Beta Theta Pi
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A. T. Cordray
Mr. Cordray
London
First Presbyterian Church
The
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Saerad
Are
Ner
Mrs. Ellis
Henry G. Williams
E. W. Chubb
BE. J. Jones
H. R. Wilson
W. N. Alderman
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