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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1906

Page

10

Suit to recover alleged shortages from Athens County treasurers

The State of Ohio sues four former Athens County treasurers and their bondsmen for alleged misappropriations from 1896 to 1904. It lists totals, settlements, and disputed balances, seeking judgment, ten percent penalties, and interest. The filings name Elmer G. Biddison and Willis G. Hickman as principals with multiple sureties and executors of estates as involved parties.

Athens County Ohio Willis G. Hickman

First Scrimmage in Scott Forgery Case Held

The Winfield Scott forgery indictment demurrer was heard as defense lawyers Grosvenor Jones Worstell Lewis Sayre argued the charges may not constitute a crime. Judge Wood read a defense letter and set a hearing for Saturday January 6, with the judge to decide seating for the case by Monday morning.

Winfield Scott Ner Scot Satyagay

Defendants Listed in Estate Case Include Hickman Moore and Lewis

Plaintiffs name multiple defendants including Willis G. Hickman David H. Moore Henry O Bleness A J Frame Wm M Kurtz executor of estate of W D Bartlett S N Hobson Joseph Wolf J W Bates E J Rosser A J Juniper Frank Patton Abner Juniper E A Lewis Ellis A Lewis admr estate of David Edwards William James and J W Bryson in a civil action.

David H. Moore Henry O’bleness A. J. Frame W. D. Bartlett N Hobson Joseph Wolf J .W. Bates J. Rosser A. J. Juniper Frank Patton Abner Juniper E. A. Lewis David Edwards Wm. James J. W. Bryson Willis G. Hickman Wm. M. Kurtz S. N. Hobson J. W. Bates E. J. Rosser Ellis A. Lewis Admr William James

Christmas at the County Children's Home

The County Children's Home held its monthly board meeting with a Christmas feast and program led by Mrs. Goodrich and Mrs. Phillips. Gifts from New Yorkers Mr. and Mrs. Beaton and Mr. and Mrs. Zenner filled stockings for each of the 65 wards, bringing joy to residents and highlighting the devoted work of Mrs. Armstrong and her staff.

Executors Named in Bartlett and Wolfe Estates Petition

A notice lists H. H. Wickham Thomas Biddison J. W. Bryson D. H. Moore and others as executors for the estates of W. D. Bartlett and F. Wolfe E. G. Biddison W. N. Alderman Silas Dew and more. Petition covers second term from September 1898 to September 1900.

Elmer G. Biddison

Multimillion Dollar Liability Attributed to Several Names

Liability amount listed as 23 820 64 dollars with a roster including Wm Palmer D H Moore Wm Bowkley D Edwards Charles O Grimes Henry OBleness Thomas Biddison Joseph W Bryson E A Lewis W D Bartlett S N Hobson W N Alderman.

Wm. Palmer D. H. Moore Wm. Bowkley D. Edwards Charles O’grimes Henry O'Bleness Thomas Biddison Joseph W. Bryson E. A. Lewis W. D. Bartlett S. N. Hobson W. N

Estate Administrators Named for Several Decedents

John Palmer administrator of William Palmer estate and D H Moore and William Bowkly administrator of the Edwards estate are listed alongside Ellis A Lewis administrator of the Edwards estate. Also named are Charles Grimes Henry OBleness and Thomas with further details in the probate notices.

Athens County Ohio William Palmer John Palmer Wm. Palmer D. H. Moore Wm. Bowkly Ellis A. Lewis D. Edwards Charles ©. Grimes Henry O'’Bleness Thomas

Examinations Schedule for Elementary and Higher Certificates

Notice to Teachers states examinations for Elementary Certificates will be held at Atheny on the first Saturday of each month. High school and special certificates occur on the first Saturday in September, December, March, and June. Additional exams are set for Stewart, Nelsonville, and Glouster on the first Saturdays in May, June, and July respectively. Boxwell exams occur at Ath ing and Glouster on the second Saturday in May. By order of the Board of Examiners.

Atheny Tember Stewart, Nelsonville Glouster Boxwell Ath@ing of Examiners

Petition to Vacate Highland Street in Athens Village

A petition filed before the Athens Ohio village council seeks vacation of Highland street east of lot 1954 in J. H. Clark's Addition, about 135 feet. The matter will be acted on after December 28, 1905. W. B. Golden, Clerk, Nov 16.

Athens Ohio Highland Street J. H. Clark W. B. Golden

Notice of stockholders meeting at The First National Bank

The stockholders of The First National Bank of Athens Ohio are notified of a meeting at the bank in Athens Ohio on Tuesday January 9 1905 between 9 a m and 2 p m to elect directors for the ensuing year and transact other business that may properly come before them

First Ntional Bank of Athens, O Athens Ohio

Wanted a prominent man to handle renewals in Athens

Magazine seeks a local representative for renewals and subscription growth in Athens and nearby areas on a salary basis with ongoing interest in the business. Experience preferred but not essential. Good opportunity for the right person. Address Publisher box 59 Station O New York Decl4w2.

Station O New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Common Pleas Court State Mr. Biddison Ing Willis G. Hickman Mr. Hick Bond D. 1D. Bartlett William M. Kurtz Probate Court of Bond D. Edwards William Palmer Willis G Hickman Court of Common Pleas State of Ohio H. H. Wickham W. D William Pal Mer State of Treas Willis G. Hick Lars Said Ohio T Israel M. Foster Bondsmen N. Alderman A. H. Carnes, Frank Patton Abner Henry O' Bleness A. H. Carnes E. J Tate W. N. Alderman Silas Dew Wm. Downey S. F. Wolfe W. J. Howard J. T. Hope Wood Scott Tll Messrs. Beaton and Zenner Tom Chil Drens Home Dren N. Hobson F. Wolfe E. G. Biddison Lation Tion Seth Hart Seth Hayy Ohi
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