Grand jury returns 18 true bills after long county jail inquiry
The February grand jury reported to Judge Wood after two and a half days of work with 27 cases investigated. Eighteen true bills were returned. 230 witnesses were examined. two burglars escaped. A report urged immediate jail repairs including a secure steel ceiling and modern cell arrangement. D. Do Fuller presided as foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
George Shiner
Shiner
Detroit
Miech
Robert Moody
Harvey McColley
George Rhiner
Rock Hopkins
Fred Downing
Iaenee Maley
David Davin
Handey
Colamephs Lyons
pMace Walters
Pocket
Jake
Davis
Charles
Burgeit
iLoriel
John Baron
Garr
D. DO. Fuller
Central Bituminous Field Faces Likely Suspension After April
Operators and miners anticipate a suspension in the central bituminous field after April due to a failure to reach a new scale before the current one expires. Operators demand uniform working conditions while miners resist price reductions, and reforms in mining conditions may persuade concessions on the present price.
Death of Ellsa E. Brown at Long Run home
Ellsa E Brown aged 34 wife of Enis Brown died at her Long Run home Wednesday afternoon from heart trouble. She leaves a husband one daughter Elsie J Brown a mother Mrs Ed Watte and two brothers. Funeral services set for Friday at 11 o clock in Clark's Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsa E. Brown
Enis Brown
Long Run
Elsie J. Brown
Ed. Watte
Clark's Chapel
Permit to Wed Edward Francis and Eyaline Burns
A marital intent notice lists Edward Francis, 55, miner, and Eyaline Burns, 35, as parties seeking a license to wed. The record notes they are both residents of the area and have not indicated any prior marriage details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Francis
Miner
Eyaline Burns
Gulley Bound Over At Hearing In Ohio Case
George Gulley, charged with obtaining money from Sunday Creek Co under false pretenses, waived preliminary examination in Nelsonville and was bound over to the grand jury on $1000 bond. Local reports say the company accepted property in settlement but mayor refuses to halt proceedings. An effort to move the case before the current grand jury aims to prevent witness calls and avoid further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
George ‘Gulley
Sunday Creek Company
Wella
Gul Igy
Gulley
Noithhas
New Cases Filed In Common Pleas Court
The following cases were filed Wednesday in common pleas court. First National Bank of Cleveland sues The Nye Lumber Company for money. Charles L. Hoodlett sues William Dust, Felix Patton and J. Ele Donaldson for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
First National Bank of Cleveland
The
Nye Lumber Company
Action For Money
Charles L. Hoodlett
William Dust
Felix Patton
J. Ele Donaldson
Death of FiveYearOld Eldin Shoemaker
Eldin Shoemaker five year old son of Mr and Mrs George Shoemaker died after a week long illness due to heart failure and complications. Funeral at 2 pm Friday at the family home East Chestnut Street with burial in Greenlawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Eldin Shoemaker
George Shoemaker
East Chestnut Street
Greenlawn Cemetery
Ohio Rail Car Drinking Ban Becomes Law
Governor Harris signed the Rathburn bill prohibiting drinking or carrying intoxicants on railroad cars in Ohio. The measure, aimed at all trains except company designated cars, is now law and enforceable.
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Harris
Rathburn Senate
Ohio
Brick Plant Resumes Work After Four Month Idle
Nelsonville Ohio February 20 The old Nelsonville Brick Company plant resumes operations with over 100 former employees returning to work. Workers, both union and non union, were enticed back by plans for higher pay and improved conditions previously promised by manager Mr Doan. The open shop policy will apply and the clay mine and kilns are to resume full capacity shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Mr. Doan
Mitchell May Be Asked to Report on Panama Labor
President Roosevelt, Taft and Goethals met to discuss Panama affairs and labor conditions. The session considered not only labor issues but a range of isthmian topics, with John Mitchell possibly asked to prepare a report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
Panama
White House
Taft
Goethals
Aged Tyron Man Dies After Long Life in County
Jason Tyron aged 86 of Trimble county died this morning at his son A L Tyron's home, with brother F H Tyron and sister Mrs William Wyatt surviving. He taught in youth and later farmed. He had lived in this part of the state all his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Jason Tyron
Here
Tyron
A.L. Tyron
F. H. Tyron
William Wyatt
Obituary for Robert Jackson Boyce of Coolville Ohio
Robert Jackson Boyce born August 19 1842 in Wellsville Ohio died December 19 1907 at home near Coolville aged 64. He cared for aging parents on a long farm life near Coolville and was known for kindness generosity and devotion to family and neighbors. He left a large circle of friends and the community mourns his loss.
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Robert Jackson Boyce
Wellsville
Colaumbiana County
Ohio
Lfe
Coolville
Athens County
Robert
Legion
Settlement in money aid case for miriot child
Nelsonville Ohio February 2 Mayor Wells settled a case against Raymond Ardner for failure to provide child support. Ardner pleaded guilty at the preliminary hearing and agreed to pay $2 weekly until the child reaches sixteen. custody remains with the mother. He paid a $10 fine and costs and returned to Columbus where he works as a packer. His wife went to her parents in Buchtel.
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Raymond Ardner
Miriot
Ardner
Piffin
Columbus
Packer
Buchtel
Thomas N. Black 79 Dies at Glen Ebon Home
Thomas N. Black aged 79 died at his home in Glen Ebon last Saturday afternoon. The funeral was held at the home Monday conducted by Rev Laughlin of Nelsonville and interment followed at Zanesville. He left a son and eight daughters, two of whom Anna and Margaret graduated from Ohio University.
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Thomas N. Black
Glen Ebon
Laughlin
Nelsonville
Zanesville
Black
Anna
Margaret
Ohio University
Cadet Ernest G. Cullum Graduates From West Point
Ernest G. Cullum, appointed from this district, has graduated from the United States Military Academy on February 14. He visits his parents in Canaanville and will remain about three months before entering the army as a second lieutenant in cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest G. Cullum
West Point
United States Military Academy
A. A. Cullum
Canaanville
Cullum
Army
Cavalry
Funeral for Mrs. Eliza Brown Held Friday
The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Brown was held Friday at 11 o'clock with Rev. J. Bishop officiating. A notably large audience attended the service.
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Eliza Brown
J. Bishop
Arraignment Day in Court Rays Deliberate Plea Outcomes
In common pleas court Judge Wood presided over arraignments and plea entries. Burgett pleaded guilty to burglary and received five years hard labor. two companions faced police search for burglary tools. Others pleaded guilty to larceny and assault while several cases set for March trials.
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Wood
Sugar Creek
Asa Dalley
A. E Price
Rock Hopkins
Fred Downing
Isaac Gabbert
E. T. Rose
Dent Carr
Ciik Doem
Letter to D A R M Kinstry on Devoe paint usage
A dated letter argues buyers can save by choosing cheaper paints than Devoe. It cites several customers like Aaron Higgins of Plainfield New Jersey and Pera Rathmell of Williamsport Pennsylvania who used fewer gallons with Devoe, implying weaker paints cost more per gallon and total cost rises with more paint.
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Devoe
Aaron Higgins
Plainfield
Pera Rathmell
Williamsport
Burt Young
Girard
Nathaniel Barber
Canton
Crushed by slate in mine accident in Nelsonville
Albert Smith, a miner in Nelsonville, was crushed by falling slate and taken by ambulance to St. Anthony's Hospital in Columbus in critical condition. He suffered head fractures, a dislocated back, and five broken ribs after an hour of digging to reach him. others nearby escaped. Dr. Gillam attended after admission to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Smith
Nelsonville
Columbus
St. Anthony's Hospital
Smith
Wreck Cleared on K. M. Line. Fireman Wolf Dead
Track cleared Saturday after a major freight wreck near Carpenter. Fireman Thomas Wolf, 21, was removed from the wreckage dead. Engineer Lew Starkey of Middleport sustained serious injuries. Wolf had been with the K. M. about five months and lived with his parents in New Haven.
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Carpenter
Thomas Wolf
Lew Starkey
Middleport
Wolf
New Haven
Death Claims Hospital Steward at Athens State Hospital
Samuel R. Mitchell steward of the Athens state hospital for the insane died at 11 30 p m Sunday night after a year of poor health from pernicious anaemia He was about 60 years old and left a widow and four sons He had served as steward for 15 months and was described as popular and efficient Funeral arrangements were undetermined with remains shipped to Wilmington for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Mitchell
Athens State Hospital
My. Mitchell
Mitchell
Nis Ile
Willin
Ae Hell
Wilmington
One Killed in Big K. & M. Wreck Near Carpenter
A head on collision between freight trains on the K. and M. railroad near Carpenter Station at 2:10 this morning killed fireman Wolf of Engine No. 512 and injured several others. Two engines Nos. 521 and 512 were involved as Nos. 501 and second 91 derailed. Traffic to be detoured over the B&O while wrecking crews clear the line.
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Carpenter Station
Carpenter
Wolf
Sullivan Faces White House Opposition Over Postmaster Reappointment
Washington reports John L. Sullivan will meet opposition at the White House to his reappointment as postmaster at St. Marys, due to a newspaper remark that slighted Mrs. Longworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John L. Sullivan
White House
St. Marys
Longworth
Peruna and Torana Named for Women in Run-Down Conditions
The letters from Mrs Della Stroebe of Appleton Wisconsin and Mrs Jacqe Boyer of Evanston Illinois praise Peruna Torana and Manalin as remedies for run-down health appetite sleep and energy improving after treatment with the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Stroebe
Richmond St
Appleton, Wis
Torana
Jacge J. Boyer
Sherman Ave
Evanston
Perunadia
Perana
Funeral Held for Fred Baugh in Nelsonville
The funeral for Fred Baugh who was killed by a train in Cleveland last Wednesday was held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Nelsonville. Rev. W. Cook officiated and the service was under the auspices of the Masons and A F and AM. The body was moved to Green Lawn Cemetery by special train for interment alongside his wife and numerous relatives and friends.
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Nelsonville
Fred Baugh
Cleveland
Presbyterian Church
Green Lawn
Cook
Baugh
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Health Restore
An old advert claims heavy impure blood causes mud dy and pimply skin with headaches and nausea. It asserts thin blood weakens the body and offers Burdock Blood Bitters to make the blood rich red and restore perfect health.
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Wells
CA Bstomi
Thomas Black
Grand Jury
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Ed On
Burgett
Loriel
PJ Rvecy
Jone Pl Lon
United Brethren
Christ 'S
Biga B. Hoskinson
Lowi Ki
Ruliford
Columbus & Hocking Coal & Iron Company
York Clay & Mining Company
Arthur Kelley
John Glass
Frank Davenport
John Barrom
Daniel Fulton
James Male
Mack Walters
D. A. R. M’kinstry
Athens
Columbus Hospital
Big K. & M.wreck
K. & M. Railroad
Stroebe
Nee
Man-a-lin
Guckenheimer
S. M. Denison
Main St. Chillicothe
Treasury
H. H. Haning
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