Grand jury returns 18 true bills after hours of testimony
The February grand jury reported to Judge Wood after a two and a half day session. Nearly 250 witnesses testified and 230 were examined. The jury recommended jail repairs including a secure steel ceiling and modern cell arrangement. Foreman D. C. Fuller signed the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Billie
George Shiner
Shiner
Detroit
Mich
Athens
Ohio
John Davis
Frank Lauriel
Ira Kittle
Arthur Kelly
Robert Moody
Harvey McColley
George Rhiner
Rock Hopkins
Fred Downing
David Davies
Colamophes
Hailieae Weteaho
Dayia
Charles Burget
Charles
Davenport
John Baron
Carr
D. C. Fuller
Likely Suspension of Central Bituminous Field After April
Both operators and miners expect a suspension of the central bituminous field after April. They agree the time is too short to craft a new scale before the old one expires. Operators seek more uniform working conditions, while miners push to avoid weakening the price. a concession on price may follow reforms in mining conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wcak
Death at Long Run Claims Eiza E. Brown at 34
Eiza E. Brown wife of Elis Brown died at her Long Run home Wednesday afternoon from heart trouble aged 34. She leaves a husband, a daughter Elsie L. Brown, a mother Mrs Ward Waite and two brothers. Funeral services set for Friday at 11 in Clark's chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiza E. Brown
Elis, Brown
Long Run
Dangsiter
Elsie L. Brown
Ward Waite
Clark's Chapel
Permit to Wed Edward Francis and Eyaline Burns
Edward Francis aged 58 a miner and Eyaline Burns aged 35 both of Sharpeburg apply for marriage permit. Previous marriages noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Francis
Miner
Eyaline Burns
Sharpeburg
Gulley Bound Over At Hearing In Nelsonville
George Gulley the counterfeiter was bound over to the grand jury after waiving examination at a preliminary hearing before Mayor Wella. The case involves obtaining money from the Sunday Creek company under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
George Gubley
Counerharan
Sunday Creek Company
Wella
Everito
Gigligg
Gulley
New Civil Cases Filed in Common Pleas Court
New complaints filed Wednesday include First National Bank of Cleveland versus The Nye Lumber Company an action for money. Also Charles L Hoodlett sues William Dust Felix Patton and J E Donaldson for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
First National Bank of
Cleveland, C
The
Nye Lumber Company
Charles L. Hoodlett
William Dust
Felix Patton
J. Ele Donaldson
Death of FiveYearOld Eldin Shoemaker
Nelsonville reports the death of Eldin Shoemaker five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Shoemaker after a weeklong illness. He died at about 9:30 yesterday morning from heart failure tied to other complications. Funeral services will be at the family home on East Chestnut Street Friday at 2 PM, with interment at Greenlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Eldin Shoemaker
George Shoemaker
Chestnut Street
Greenlawn Cemetery
Governor signs Non-Drinking Bill into law in Ohio
Governor Harris signed the Rathburn senate bill prohibiting drinking or carrying intoxicants on railroad cars in Ohio except those designated by rail companies. The measure becomes law immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Rathburn Senate
Ohio
Brick Plant Resumes Operations After Strike
Nelsonville Ohio February 20. The old Nelsonville Brick Company plant reopened this morning with over 100 former workers returning to their jobs. The restart follows circulating papers implying a return to work on manager Doan’s prior proposal offering wage improvements. Both union and non union workers signed, with plans for wage and incentive boosts once production increases. The plant will operate on an open shop basis and aims to run at full capacity soon, with dry rooms heated and kilns to be fired by weekend or Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Mr. Doan
Mitchell May Be Asked to Visit Panama on Labor Study
Washington Feb 22 John Mitchell retiring president of the United Mine Workers may be asked by President Roosevelt to go to Panama to make a study on labor conditions there. The idea emerged from a White House conference on Panama affairs with President Taft and Colonel Goethals considering labor and other aspects of the isthmian situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
Panama
White House
Taft
Goethals
Aged Man Tyron Dies at 86 Near Trimble
Jason Tyron aged 86 of Trimble County area died this morning. He lived most of his life in the region and had recently resided with his son A L Tyron. Surviving are A L Tyron, a brother F H Tyron, and a sister Mrs William Wyatt. He was a former teacher and later a farmer.
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Trimble
Jason Tyron
Here
Obituary for Robert Jackson Boyce of Coolville Ohio
Robert Jackson Boyce born August 19 1842 in Wellsville Ohio died December 19 1907 at his home near Coolville aged 64 years four months He grew up in Athens County and spent his life on the family farm caring for parents and siblings with kindness and generosity He left a brother and two sisters to mourn his loss and the community a kind neighbor and friend to the poor and needy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jackson Boyce
Wellsville
Columbiana County
Ohio
Coolville
Athens County
Robert
Case Settled After Money Aid In Child Support
Nelsonville, Feb. 2. Mayor Wells settled a case against Raymond Ardner for failure to support his minor child. Ardner pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $2 weekly until the child reaches 16, custody staying with the mother. He paid a $10 fine and costs and returned to Columbus where he works as a packer. the wife went to her parents in Buchtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ardner
Ardnner
Itm
Tiffin
Ardner
Thomas N. Black 79 Dies at Glen Ebon
Thomas N. Black aged 79 died at his home in Glen Ebon last Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were held at his home Monday conducted by Rev Laughlin of Nelsonville, with interment in Zanesville. He leaves one son and eight daughters. two daughters Anna and Margaret graduated from Ohio University.
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Thomas N. Black
Glen Ebon
Laughlin
Nelsonville
Zanesville
Black
Anna
Margaret
Ohio University
West Point Graduate Ernest G Cullum Return Visit
Ernest G Cullum, appointed cadet from the district, has graduated from West Point on February 14 and is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs A A Cullum in Canaanville. He will remain about three months before entering the army as a second lieutenant in cavalry after vacation.
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 conducted Friday at 11 oclock by Rev. J. Bishop. The service drew an unusually large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Brown
J. Bishop
Arraignment Day in Court Sees Guilty Pleas and Futures
In common pleas court Judge Wood presided over arraignments with many indicted by the grand jury. Charles Burgett pleaded guilty to burglary and received five years hard labor plus extra penalties. Ira Kittle admitted arson and drew two years hard labor. others pleaded guilty or not guilty with trials set for March and bonds posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Asa Dalley
A. E Price
Rock Hopkins
Fred Downing
Isaac Gabbert
E. T. Rose
Devoe Paint Ad Claims Savings on Gallons Used
A letter from Fr. W. Devoe & Co. to the D A R M Kinstry argues buyers can get paint cheaper than Devoe, citing various customers in Plainfield New Jersey Williamsport Canton Girard and Canton using fewer gallons with Devoe. It stresses cost is by the gallon and weaker paint costs more in total.
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Aaron Higgins
Plainfield
Devoe
Ezra Rathmell
Williamsport
Burt Young
Girard
Nathaniel Barber
Canton
Crushed by Slate Injures Nelsonville Worker
Albert Smith, a Nelsonville laborer employed in the nines, was crushed by falling slate and suffered severe head fractures, a dislocated back, and five broken ribs. He was taken to St. Anthony’s hospital in Columbus by general ambulance in precarious condition after an hour of rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Smith
Nelsonville
Columbus
St. Anthony's Hospital
Smith
Gilliam
Hospital State Journal
Freight wreck near Carpenter cleared. fireman dies
Track through the K. and M. resumed Saturday after the big freight wreck near Carpenter. Fireman Thomas Wolf, 21, was pulled from the wreck and died. Engineer Lew Starkey of Middleport was seriously injured. Wolf had worked on the K. and M. about five months at New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Thomas Wolf
Lew Starkey
Middleport
Wolf
New Haven
Death Claimed Athens State Hospital Steward
Samuel R. Mitchell steward of the Athens state hospital for the insane died at the institution at 11 30 Sunday night. He was about 60 and had been ill for a year suffering pernicious anemia. He left a widow and four grown sons. Mitchell served as steward for 15 months and was highly regarded. His body was prepared for burial and to be shipped to Wilmington. The funeral is planned for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Mitchell
Athens State Hospital For
Mitchell
Wilmington
One Killed in Big K. & M. Wreck Near Carpenter
A freight collision about 2:10 a.m. south of Carpenter Station between northbound heavy engine trains Nos. 521 and 512 and southbound extra freight No. 506 and another engine led to a fatality. Fireman Wolf of Engine 512 died. several crewmen injured. Track blocked with extensive wreckage. detours via B. and C. line expected to reroute traffic today.
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Carpenter Station
Sullivan faces White House push for St. Marys post amid remark
Washington report says John L. Sullivan may be opposed for reappointment as postmaster at St. Marys Ohio after he allegedly slighted Mrs. Longworth in a newspaper. The February 25 dispatch notes the potential clash at the White House over his renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John L. Sullivan
White House
St. Marys, O
Longworth
Peruna praised by Appleton reader for recovery
ISS DELLA STROEFERE of Appleton Wisconsin credits Peruna with curing a run down condition after months of illness. She reports improvement starting with the first bottle and full recovery after six bottles. Other letters praise Verona and Man a lin as medicines for women and laxative needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Stroefere
Richmond St
Appleton, Wis
Peruna
Verona
Funeral for Fred Baugh Held in Nelsonville
The funeral for Fred Baugh, killed by a train in Cleveland, was held Sunday at the Presbyterian church. Services were by the F and A M lodge, with interment at Green Lawn Cemetery on a special train. Rev W. Cook officiated. he leaves a wife and many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Fred Baugh
Cleveland
Presbyterian Church
Green Lawn
Cook
Baugh
Blood Bitters Claims Purified Blood and Health
An advertising card touts heavy impure blood causing pimples headaches and indigestion while thin blood weakens the body. It promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy that enriches the blood and restores health and vitality.
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Abe Cade
Big Plant
Nelsonville, C
Nelsonville Brick Com
Pany
Wells
Castor Sea
Pfath
Thomas Black
Grand Jury
Charles Burgett
Burgett
Loriel
Joseph Low
United Brethren In Christ
Aoe
El¢n B. Hoskinson
Lamia U
Ruliford
B. & . M Railway
Charles R., Johnson
John Glass
Frank Davenport
John Barron
Daniel Fulton
James Male
Mack Walters
D. A. R. M’kinstry
Yours Truly
Fr. W. Devoe & CO
Columbus Hospital
Big K. & M. Wreck
Della Stroebe
Jaeve
J. F. Boyer
Sherman Ave
Evanston
I'l
Perana
Man-a-lin
Guckenheimer
S. M. Denison
E. Main St
Chillicothe
U. S. Treasury
H. H. Haning
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