Grand jury probing Athens State Hospital abuses and deaths
The grand jury investigates the February death of W. J. Barnes at Athens State Hospital and a September death of John McBride. Witnesses include hospital trustees and former superintendents. McBride’s family alleges cruel treatment and theft of clothing leading to his death. indictments for manslaughter may follow against two attendants.
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W. J. Barnes
Athens State Hospital
Asylum
R. J. Mauck
Gallia County
William S. Metcalf
Ross County
C. R. Fisher
Clinton County
Chris McKee
Noble County
James F. Sawyer
Perry County
C. M. Smallwood
Marion
Ohio
E. H. Rorick
Columbus
Grand
John McBride
Syracuse
Atendants
McBride
John
Joseph McBride
al DeWolf
Undertaker Young
Pomeroy
Foster
Barnes
Harkins
Farewell party honors Kirkendalls before Oklahoma move
A Tuesday evening farewell at Mrs. Chappell’s Mill Street home honored Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kirkendall and daughter Ruby along with Mrs. Elza Kirkendall and two children who were bound for Oklahoma. Guests included numerous relatives and friends as they sang God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Cook
Caroline Hill
Nice
Morrison
Chas. Cook
Lutie Burch
Hazel Hill
Daisy Mariner
Orpha Hill
Mrs. Chappell
Cootes Leaves Athens for Norfolk Drug Venture
W N Cootes who founded the Athens Bottling Works about five years ago and recently sold his stake to a stock company led by James Ginnan departs with his family for Norfolk Virginia to enter the drug business with his brother. Locals regret his move but wish him success saying Norfolk offers brighter prospects in a city he calls the best little business city in the world for its size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Cootes
Athens
James Ginnan
Norfolk
Cootes
Relics of Ancient Mound Builders Found in Ohio far south
John Buck of the Garden came to Athens on a short business trip with three copper bracelets unearthed years ago on his farm. The pieces suggest mound builder origin and indicate many mounds exist in Athens County, with Ohio hosting thousands of mounds and circumvallations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buck
Garden
Athens
Mr. Buck
Athens County
Wolf's Plains
Ohio
Highland Park and Sunnyside Homes Highlighted for Spring Prices
Real estate ad urging buyers to consider Highland Park and Sunnyside holdings for a permanent investment. Emphasizes elevation, atmosphere, views, and neighborhood quality with early spring pricing from McKinstry & Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Sunnyside
McKinstry & Parker
Toledo visitors join Washington hostesses
Miss Mae Grant of Toledo visiting Washington D C arrives with Mrs James B Anderson of the city. They are guests of Miss Mazie Earheart on President Street for a stay in the capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Grant
Toledo
Washington, D. C
James B. Anderson
Mazie Earheart
President Street
Nelsonville Doctor Visits City Today
Dr. C. Cable of Nelsonville was seen touring the city today, drawing curiosity from residents and officials alike as he accompanied a local delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Cable
Nelsonville
Examination of Dayton Man Haugh on Drug Habit Effects
Columbus reports Dr. E. B. Arnold will examine Dr. Oliver Crook Haugh, the Dayton man sentenced to death for murdering his parents and brother, to study the mental and physical impact of drug habit if he consents. He has recovered from drugs. doctors seek medical insights for science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
E. B. Arnold
Penitentiary
Oliver Crook Haugh
Dayton
Haugh
Arnold
Columbus
Dr. Fauch
Birthday Surprise for Fred Fenzel at Home and Hall
Mrs. Fenzel hosted a 40th birthday party for her husband Fred Fenzel on South Congress Street with about fifty members of the Red Men and their wives. Guests presented a rocking chair, then moved to the Red Men hall for dancing and amusements. Mr. Fenzel was ill and could not attend the hall events. Refreshments followed the evening’s entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fenzel
Movement to make James Campbell Ohio Democratic leader gains favor
Democratic editors in Columbus spark a push to name ex Governor James Campbell as Ohio Democratic leader. The Mansfield Shield endorses the plan, noting Campbell’s lasting influence and prior nomination for Congress despite defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FE. Campbell
Tom L. Johnson
Columbus
James Newton
Newark
Campbell
Congress
Ohio
Elks Initiate Three Members in Guysville Ceremony
Dr. E. D. Harper of Guysville Fred Phillips of Amesville and Harry C. Beckler were initiated into Elkdom Tuesday night. A lodge dinner for members and wives is planned Thursday with about 150 to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Harper
Guysville
Fred Phillips
Amesville
Harry C. Beckler
Lodge of Elks
Miss Daisy Carsey Dies of Tuberculosis at 18
Miss Daisy Carsey died Saturday at her father Peter Carsey's home in Parkersburg from tuberculosis. The burial brought to Athens on Tuesday placed her remains in West State Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Carsey
Peter Carsey
Parkersburg
Athens
West State Street
Hight for Federal Judgeship Begins
Washington February 20 Senator Foraker secured a favorable report by the Senate committee on the bill creating an additional federal judgeship for the southern Ohio district. The field of candidates is expected to crowd the process, with Adams previously seen as a likely appointee, though White House opposition and other influences may block a reward for political services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foraker
Senate
Ohio
Woods
J. J. Adams
Adams
White House
Burton
Garfield
Taft
Temperance Address Captures Athens Audience at Methodist Church
Dr. Rutledge of Cleveland, field worker for the Ohio State Anti-Saloon League, argued against the saloon as a bad business and social force. He cited losses in manhood and community welfare, issued $500 for proof of any town benefiting from saloons, and invited a debate audience tonight at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Athens
Evans
Mr. Thomas
Dr. Rutledge
Cleveland
Ohio State Anti-Saloon League
Rutledge
Ohio Five Wins Second Victory Over West Virginia
Ohio's basketball team defeated West Virginia 20 to 9 in a rough, hard fought game. Captain Pearcey drew penalties for rough play as Welch, Howard, Brown and Strickler led Ohio's scoring in the second half. Attendance was 2,590 with Dr Jones officiating for Ohio.
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Ohio
University of West Virginia
Pearcey
West Virginians
Dr. Jones
Ely
Strickler
West Virginia
Howard
Welch
Bingham
Jones
Livingston
Percey
Crisp
Miss Merritt
Miss Higgins
Tommy Jones
Brown
Carr
Ohio Pos
W. Va
Strickler Howard
L. F. Pearcey
Eenas
T. Jones
Ead
L. G. Setae
Ryan
Timers
Wood
Bumgardner and Pearcey
Field
Strickier
University of West Virginia Basketball Team Registered in Marietta Trip
At the Elk and several hotels in Marietta readings list attendees from Amesville Glouster and Athens. The West Virginia basketball squad registered at the Palmer House Tuesday night before leaving for Marietta to play M C tonight. Other named locals include J B Rodgers Corning A E Lawrence Coolville and Curt McInturf Chester Hill among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Elk
D. Webb
Albany
Joseph Richards
Thomas Biddison
Glouster
T. E. Clark
Edward Dean
Elmer Harry
Amesville
John Moore
Rendville
F. EB. Phillips
University of West Virginia
Palmer House
Marietta
M. C
New Athens Hotel
A. E. Lawrence
Coolville
J. B. Rodgers
Corning
Harry Barrows
Frost
Stella Baumgard
The
Ohio Hotel
C. H. Shields
Elmer Tippie
Athens
Pennell
O. BE. Eddy
Curt McInturf
Chester Hill
Thaw Case Cross Examination Resumes in New York
The cross-examination of Mrs. Harry Thaw continued this morning as District Attorney Jerome pressed questions to probe her direct testimony, signaling an unrelenting approach to the legal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daily Messenger
Harry Thaw
Jerome
Henry sells 134 acre farm to neighbor Runyon
Real estate notes show J. J. Henry of Alexander township selling his 134 acre farm through McKinstry Parker to neighbor W. G. Runyon for 5200 dollars. Henry may move southwest. McKinstry Parker also purchased the Mary Moore farm of 67 acres near Hebbardsville. Mrs. Moore is in poor health and has gone to a Columbus hospital for treatment.
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J. J. Henry
Alexander Township
McKinstry & Parker
W. G. Runyon
Mr. Henry
Mary Moore
Hebbardsville
Wells sells 60 acres coal land for 10000 cash
Amesville reports W. C. Wells has closed a deal selling 60 acres of coal land for 10000 dollars in cash. The area contains more land of the same quality ready for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
W. C. Wells
Death at Carpenter Claims Life of Mary Townsend
Mary Townsend, an elderly resident near Carpenter, died Tuesday evening from paralysis. The funeral will be held Thursday at 10 o'clock in Pegtown.
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Carpenter
Mary Townsend
Pegtown
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Charles Summel
James Hollis
James Carroll
James Moore
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