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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
1
The court confirmed the deed in the case Jod Will Shaultis against Hickman and ordered the deed recorded. The session adjourned to Saturday January 6 for further proceedings.
On August 30 G. W. Ullom filed for roofing services amounting to 108.44 dollars. A bond numbered 8 valued at 500 dollars was recorded on September 9.
Bond No 9 for 500 due December 29 semi annual interest 125 January 1 1906 referenced. Sheriff Webster sworn in with praise for integrity and impartiality during first term. Court discussed judge independence from political influence and affirmed fair trial for defendants. Sheriff sale of Mandy Riley deceased at 83 with funeral held at Jer seyville M E church.
Hazel Miles suffered a broken left leg above the knee after slipping on ice Thursday. The fracture was set and she is slowly recovering. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Simeon Miles.
Andrew Murphy, county sheriff for four years, vacated office and moved to a new home on east State street. A gathering of county officials and bar members presented him with a rocker and bookcase and praised his prompt, fair, and courteous service. Murphy reserved future plans for public release.
Frank Mansfield and Ollie Farrell wed at the Christian church parsonage with Rev. Lowe presiding. The couple are noted as well known Ath- Meeting residents. Athens County Agricultural Society holds annual meeting. officers elected: Beverage president Higgins vice president Haning secretary Walker treasurer. Financial report shows $898.78 balance and bonded debt reduced from $7,000 in 1904 to $4,500 in 1905.
Voters rejected the $80,000 school bond by over two to one amid concerns over location and cost. Board of Education plans a new proposal after canvass. dates for the 1906 fair were set for August 21–23. Athens County Agricultural Society reports show receipts and expenditures for 1905 including payments to Bower Bros. for sand and gravel and various levies and rents.
ErneSt Hesse visits in Columbus and many locals travel for holidays and visits. Several residents face fines for drunkenness and disorderly conduct as mayoral court actions unfold. Marriage notices, church events, and civic changes fill the week including a new high school teacher hire plan in Glouster.
Nelsonville swears in James Sharp as mayor on New Year’s Day and orders removal of slot machines and gambling devices. Saloons must close on Sundays and at legal closing time each day. The mayor fines Nick Nerrick $25 for Sunday openness and levies $10 for a gambling device. Citizens expect the enforcement to boost city revenue beyond the new light plant.
William James of Glouster was sworn in for a third term as Infirmary Director after two acceptable terms. He filed the required bond and has served efficiently and painstakingly on the Infirmary Board, his renomination and election deemed highly complimentary to his conduct.
A. B. White died at his son in law E E Aumiller's home on College Street after years of illness. He lived most of his life on Sandy Ridge near Chauncey and was a noted local figure. He is uncle to Dr. A P White. Funeral at Chauncey Thursday with Dr T L Lowe officiating. burial at Nye Cemetery. Also an ad for a six room Morris Avenue residence sold by H L Wheaton.
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