Investigate Hewitt Case After Hearing in Marietta
After a Wednesday afternoon session before U S Commissioner Leeper in Marietta Orville Hewitt of Athens was bound over to the federal grand jury on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor without a government license bond set at 260 dollars. Witnesses from Athens testified including Frank Harper and Golden Frost while defense and prosecution clashed over past conduct and reputations. The case, not concluded at press time, drew many Athens onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Price
Athens
Hewitt
Internal Revenue
D. H. Moore
George Gregg
Hal Murphy
Frank Harper
W. A. Johnson
Frank Burchfield
Golden Frost
Messrs. Moore
Murphy
Marietta Journal of
Orvel Hewitt
United States
Leeper
Law and Order League of Athens
Mullinex
Price
Zanesville
Ct Nati
Cal Wilson
Governor Plans Innovation in Pardons on Lincoln Birthday
Columbus reports Governor Tiarman may overhaul penitentiary pardons on Lincoln's Birthday holiday. He weighs pardoning a colored man instead of a white man amid ongoing reform considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Tiarman
Lincoln
Lunatic Hangs Himself in Ohio State Hospital
Columbus Feb 11 Cornelius Cummins once a railroad engineer ended his life in the state hospital ward by tying straps from his cork leg jacket to a bedpost and banging himself to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cornelius Cummins
The
State Hospital
Insurance Probe Opens Into Ohio German Fire Co
Toledo Feb 11 State Commissioner Lemert began a probe into the defunct Ohio German Fire Insurance company to determine if any criminal statutes were violated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probes Insurance Company
Toledo
Lemert
Ohio German Fire Insurance Company
Critchfield Receives Favorable Taft Secretary Hope
In Columbus on February 11 friends of Imer Adjutant General Critchfield back his bid for assistant secretary of war under Taft. They view his chances as strong amid active support from political allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Critchfield
Columbus
Imer
Taft
Coal Men to Hold Meeting of Thin Vein Operators
The Thin Vein Operators' Association of the Hocking Valley will meet at the Neil house on Friday to discuss several matters of importance to the operators. About twenty producing concerns belong to the association, with William Person of Newark as president and W A Timmons of Crooksville as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin Vein Operators’ Association of
Hocking Valley
Neil House
William Person
Newark
W. A. Timmons
Crooksville
California Assembly Reconsiders Anti Japanese School Bill
In a move aligning with President Roosevelt and Governor Gillett, California Assembly members reconsider the Japanese school segregation measure and defeat it 41 to 37 after a tie vote on a further reconsideration. The bill may still reach the Senate, but prospects are doubtful. Governor Gillett praises the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Assembly
J. P. Transue
Los Angeles
Grove L. Johnson
Senate
A. Caminetti
Gillett
Roosevelt congratulates Governor Gillett on segregation bill defeat
President Roosevelt telegraphs Governor Gillett after the defeat of the Japanese school segregation bill praising California's actions. He pledges to support California’s interests and to assist individuals who helped in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wires
Washington
Gillett
Roosevelt
California
Two Suspects Released in Dayton Murder Case
Dayton February 1 Albert Wilkie and Christ Marsh longtime sweetheart Elizabeth Fulhart and the Hungarian held on suspicion were released. Police hope Frank Smada the Hungarian murder arrested by St Paul officers may be guilty man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, O
Albert Wilkie
Elizabeth Fulhart
Christ Marsh
Frank Smada
St. Paul
Governor Harmon Visits Ohio Penitentiary For Surprise Inspection
Ohio Governor Harmon and Adjutant General Weybrecht conducted an unannounced visit to the Penitentiary in Columbus on February 11. They carried out a general inspection to assess current conditions at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Penitentiary
Columbus
Weybrecht
Fined For Treating Girls In Dining Car Incident
In Zanesville Ohio on February 11 Alfred Barnes and James Smith two colored porters on the B and O dining cars were fined fifty dollars each in police court for giving liquor to two local girls who visited the car while it stood on a side track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Alfred Barnes
James Smith
Chicago
Four Die, Nine Hurt in Shipyard Platform Collapse
In Lorain Ohio on February 11 a platform collapsed at the American Shipbuilding Company plant. Four workers were killed and five injured, with two of the injured likely to die.
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Lorain, O
American Shipbuilding Company
Reverend L. C. Goodrich Marks 25th Wedding Anniversary
In Marshfield Ohio on February 11 the Rev and Mrs L C Goodrich celebrated their silver wedding with an all day church gathering at Marshfield Christian church. Evangelist T J White spoke and presented gifts including silver tea spoons and 102 silver dollars for the minister. Fellow preachers and Masonic brethren offered congratulations and humorous gifts such as fishing poles and hooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield, O
L. C. Goodrich
Marshfield Christian Church
Goodrich
W. H. Boden
Athens
Sylvester Withers
Carmi Shaffer
Mr. Goodrich
Trial Again Postponed in Rose Law Liquor Case
New Lexington Ohio February 10 The trial of P H Clark of Shawnee charged with selling liquor contrary to the Rose law was postponed again by Mayor Chappelear The rescheduled date is Wednesday February 24 It is expected the circuit court will rule in the county option case by the 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
P. H. Clark
Shawnee
Chappelear
Pleaded Guilty and Fined in Buggy Theft Case
George Morrison of Stella avenue pleaded guilty before Justice Rose to stealing a buggy from W. H. Van Dyke. Morrison was fined $10 and jailed five days. affidavit says the buggy was in his possession since January 15. Morrison claimed he took the rig to Sugar Creek about a month ago and did not know the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morrison
Stella Avenue
Justice Rose
W. H. van Dyke
Morrison
Sugar Creek
Two Murder Cases Before Perry County Grand Jury
New Lexington Ohio February 16. The Perry county grand jury is in session to hear two murder cases. Robert Ginn colored stands charged with killing Robert Tinsley of Rendville. James W Cochran must answer for killing his uncle Benjamin Turner at Hemlock. Several liquor law charges are expected before the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Perry County
Robert Ginn
Robert Tinsley
Rendville
James W. Cochran
Benjamin Turner
Hemlock
Mission Worker Moves On After Local Baptisms
Mission worker W. R. Stewart of Sebring left town to fulfill an appointment in Indianapolis Indiana. He plans a Detroit trip and a possible spring visit to Athens. Stewart baptized eight converts in the river below the mill east of town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Stewart
Sebring
Indianapolis
Ind
Detroit
Mich
Athens
Do Unto Others Advertised in The Messenger Want Columns
The note urges readers to submit worthy articles for inclusion in The Messenger Want Columns to help locate owners. It promises advertising help and notes that unclaimed items may be revisited later.
Court House Third Floor Nears Completion
The jury room on the court house third floor now has a tile floor and workers finish today. Electricity wiring is complete and the county clerk's office gains new steel cases. Third floor rooms await painting.
Choosers Named for Old Fashioned Spelling Bee
In the Episcopal church tomorrow evening the Ladies Guild hosts a old fashioned spelling bee with Prof. Frederick Treadley as teacher and Miss Faria and Mr. K J Jones as choosers. A jolly time is anticipated and coffee and sandwiches will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild of the Episcopal Church
Frederick Treadley
Faria
K. J. Jones
College Singers Plan Verdi Grand Opera at Ohio U
The Choral Society of Ohio University under Prof Pryor McVey will stage Verdi Il Trovatore in the spring term. Students Emma Langdon Hazel Krapps Austa Speck Cecil Bean Frank Crommit Frank Kurtz comprise the main cast with McVey guiding voice training and production efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choral Society of the
Ohio U Y
Ea Pryor McVey
McVey
Emma Langdon Aruwooio
Hazel Krapps
Cheap coal price shocks Belmont County report
Barnesville O Feb 10 reports bituminous coal sold last week in the Eastern Ohio field at 80 cents per ton the lowest price in years. Operators say some sold to keep mines in partial operation while others would rather close mines and leave coal in the hills. Prices had dropped from 90 cents and even lower to 80 cents amid a dull market awaiting lake navigation opening in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Ohio
East Ohio
Traction Line Probe Between Gallipolis and Point Pleasant
A committee led by Colonel Tutt and executives from the Nelsonville Athens and Glouster Traction company plans a field visit to Gallipolis next Monday to study a gasoline propelled tram project. The group will report findings to the Athens Commercial Club and include Messrs Zenner Roach and Theiss after a three hour briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutt
Badger
Nelsonville, Athens & Glouster Traction Company
Gallipolis
Point Pleasant
Messrs
Zenner
Roach
Theiss
Commercial Club of
Athens
B. Young
Nelsonville
L. F. Carpenter
C. W. Juniper
Ed C. Evane
L. H. Price
M. A. Kreig
Charles Tutt
K. B. Young
A. 8. Bethel
L. A
Installed Officers of Encampment No 175 I O F
Encampment No 175 I O F installed officers in the last meeting J H Price Co P A F Boyles H P B E Stevenson S W Stant James J W F B Grones treasurer F L Bellows scribe A F Boyles served as installing officer.
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I. O
J. H. Price
Co. P
A. F. Boyles
H. P
B. EB. Stevenson
Stant James
J. W
F. 8. Grones
F. L. Bellows
Glouster closes municipal plants over funding shortage
The electric light and water plants in Glouster are shut indefinitely due to lack of funds. Repairs would cost about $2,000 with about $200 monthly to operate. The town’s municipal ownership depended on saloon tax revenue, which is no longer available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Athens
Athens and Logan Boys Battle On Masonic Court Tonight
Athens high school plays Logan high school tonight on the Masonic floor in a warm, well attended game. Athens has shown strong form this season after a decisive win over Jackson last week as Logan fights to counter with a fast pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Logan
Masonic
Logan High School
Jackson High
Railroad Offices Burn In Roanoke Fire
Fire in the Norfolk and Western Railway new office building caused damage estimated between 50 000 and 75 000 dollars. Authorities investigated the blaze and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Revival Meeting Opens in Jerseyville with T J White
Evangelist T J White of the Ohio Christian Missionary Society assists the Jerseyville Christian church in a revival starting Monday evening February 15. White is presently conducting a meeting at Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerseyville
T. J. White
Ohilo Christian Missionary Society
Southern
Ohio
Eight Baptized in Hocking River Baptism Event
Eight persons were baptized Wednesday afternoon in the Hocking river near Theiss mill by Rev. Stewart of the Mission church. Seven women and one man were immersed in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking River
Theiss Mill
Stewart
Mission Church
Senate Moves to Reduce Secretary of State Salary
Washington report notes the Senate's move to lower the secretary of state salary from 12 900 to 8 000 to avoid a constitutional obstacle to Knox joining Taft's cabinet. The measure, referred to the judiciary, mirrors the pre change pay level and relies on 1895 Ransom case precedent about appointment completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Taft
Hale
Judiciary Committee
Russell
Congreen
Knox
Secretary of State
Ita
the Treasury
Fowler
Delaney Posts Stakes for Kaufmann Jeffries Bout
New York Feb 11 Billy Delaney posts $1000 with Al Smith as stakeholder to bind a world heavyweight title match between Al Kaufmann of California and James J Jeffries. The article notes the arrangement is set to secure the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaney
Kaufmann
New York
Billy Delaney
al Smith
al Kaufmann
California
James J. Jeffries
Children’s Home Prize Bread Contest Winners
The Washburn Crosby Gold Medal flour bread contest at H. M. Roach & Co. in Athens drew 44 entrants. First prize went to Mrs. Howard Bolin for three sacks of flour, second to Mrs. William Briley for two sacks, and third to Mrs. R. C. Hastings for one sack. The bread was donated to the Children’s Home, with Supt. Beasley grateful for the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Roach & Co
Washburn-Crosby Company
Athens
Howard Bolin
West State Street
William Briley
Mulberry Street
R. C. M. Hastings
Bouth Congress Street
Beasley
Folka
Four Patients Escape Ward 14 At Athens State Hospital
Four patients escaped from Ward 14 yesterday at Athens State Hospital and were promptly recaptured by attendants. The escape occurred one at a time with all four arrested in the afternoon. Earlier this week four cats escaped from the Columbus Reo hospital with two still at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens State Hospital
Columbus Reo Hospital
Local Professor a Popular Orator
The Ohio Teacher notes notable educators and speakers connected to Athens Ohio outlines. Supt George H Lapp of Homer heads upcoming school projects while J B Talbott succeeds A H Dixon at Beverly. Professor C L Martzolff garners demand as a speaker with lectures planned in Roseville Somerton Belmont and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
George H. Lapp
Ohio University
Homer
J. 8. Talbott
A. H. Dixon
Beverly
Ohio State Association of
Misa Lillie Faris
State Normal College
Athens
Clark County Teachers’ Association
C. L. Maftzofff
Ohio and
Ohioans
Silas
Zanesville
Lancaster
Lynch to Leave Athens for Morris Coal Company
Edward A. Lynch, former superintendent of mines 210 and 212 on Sugar Creek, will leave Athens February 16 to join Morris Coal Company with Senecaville as headquarters. Lynch is praised for honesty, steadiness, and effective man management, and his departure is seen as a loss by Sunday Creek colleagues. Morris Coal holds extensive Cambridge field operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Creek
Morris Coal Company
Edward A. Lynch
Sunday Company
Lynch
Athens
Senecaville
Cambridge
New Arrival in Canaanville Family
A 10-pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Hill Wilson of Canaanville on Wednesday night. She is the granddaughter of ex Commissioner John Hill of Canaanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hill Wilson
Canaanville
John Hill
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Sacramento
Cal
California Assembly
Messenger
O. U
Belmont County
That City
Pt. Pleasant
Children's Home
Prof
C. L. Martzolff
Faris
ED A. Lynch
Sunday Creek Company
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