May See Inside of Penitentiary
County authorities prepare for a possible arson charge against Ira Kittle after a lunacy exam found him sane. He admitted burning his father’s barn and killing a neighbor’s dog following a dispute over marriage.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
3
C S Newsom and C W Lawrence Buy Frontage on Court Street
C S Newsom and C W Lawrence purchase 40 feet of frontage on South Court Street from W B Lawrence adjoining the K of P building. They plan to join with W B Lawrence to build a fine business block at Ballard corner likely within the year. Consideration totals $17,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Newsom
C. W. Lawrence
Court Street
South Court Street
W. B. Lawrence
New Year Brings Broad Changes in City Government
Nelsonville Ohio reports sweeping shifts in local offices as new officials take office. The list includes mayor T Erwin Wells Democrat and several council members with party affiliations and term end dates, indicating a pause in city affairs until newly elected leaders acclimate to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Erwin Wells
Homer CD. Kreig
Q. L. Aumiller
H. H. Ler
Charles Monks
George Gully
Frank Minner
John Barrows
Hiram Mason
M. A. *Creig
Alexander Johnson
Board of Public Service
Felix Patton
A. D. Knight
Robert Butterworth
Board of Public Safety
W. T. Bean
Board of Review
H. ¢. Comstock
G. H. Barrows
J. R. Hickman
Trustees of Sinking Fund
Board of Tax Commissioners
D. C
C. H. Sirson
M. H. Lutz
P. W. Hickman
George Johnson
Couple United in New Year Marriage at Court House
Elza H. Warren and Mrs. Jessie Ladd were married on New Year’s Day by May or Hedges at 6 pm in the probate court office. Warren, a farmer, lives near Codlville, and Ladd is a merchant at Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza H. Warren
Jessie Ladd
Hedges
Court House
Warren
Codlville
Frost
Permits to Wed For Four Citizens In Athens Area
Harry Cornell 23 meat man and Edith Grimes 26 milliner of Athens obtain marriage licenses. Elza H. Warren 34 farmer of Coolville and Jessie Load 33 merchant of Frost also secured licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cornell
Meat Man
Edith Grimes
Millimer
Athens
Elza H. Warren
Farmer
Coolville
Jessie Load
Merchant of Frost
Dinner at the county infirmary marks New Year’s Day
A swell turkey dinner was served at the county infirmary New Year’s Day. County officials and their wives enjoyed the hospital ity of Supt. and Mr. Beverage. Attendees included Commissioners B. Hill and Joseph Wolfe, Infirmary Directors Joan Mc Laughlin L. H. Woodworth William James and Representative Mrs. Crawford of Gloucester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Mr. Beverage
B. Hill
Joseph Wolfe
Joan McLaughlin
LH. Woodworth
William James
Representative Tech
Crawford of
Glouster
New Arrival at Preston's Store Clerk's Family
In Nelsonville Ohio on January 3 a bright faced Mr. Harry Ellison of Preston's store welcomed a big eight and a half pound girl born New Year's Day. Mrs. Ellison will be better known as Helen Quest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Harry Ellison
Preston
Well Known Man Albert Coke Dies After Brief Illness
Trimble January 2 Special Mr Albert Coke aged about 30 Superintendent of the Glouster Coal company died after a very brief illness yesterday morning at the Gordon hotel where he had been living He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and local Masons took charge of the body and notified his people who live at Cumberland Gap Md The remains were taken to his old home in Maryland for interment Mr Cooke had been seriously ill for only a few hours and his death was a shock to many who knew him here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Albert Coke
Glouster Coal Company
Gordon Hotel
Masonic Fraternity
Cumberland Gap
Maryland
Cooke
Railway Clerks of Nelsonville and Surrounding Towns
The notice lists railway clerks from Nelsonville and nearby towns including Athens and Corks to be taken in. Officials indicate a group effort among divisions No 17, B R C for collective action and representation across locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Nelsonville Lodge 17 of Brotherhood of Railway Clerks formed
An audience in Nelsonville witnessed the chartering of Nelsonville Lodge No. 17 of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks with J J Hetaster Columbus organizer installing officers. Merrill presided as President with Shoemaker vice president Wharton secretary Collins treasurer and an executive committee. The lodge plans a January 23 meeting and expects clerks from nearby towns to join. A System Adjustment Board member was named from the lodge. Hyomein air treatment advertised for catarrh with a money back guarantee and a $1 complete outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelonville
Nelsonville
Brotherhood of
Railway Clerks
T. Lata
J. J. Hetaster
Columbus
J. C. Merrill
G. C. Shoemaker
E. F E. Wharton
J.C. Merrill
New Straitville
Logan Athens
Chauncey
Hyomein
Henderson-Crider
DrigCo
Miner Arthur Finney and Youth Tula West Listed as Residents
Arthur Finney aged 28 and Tula West aged 17 are named as residents on rural route No 6 out of Athena. The record records their ages and home address as part of a local demographic note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Finney
Miner
Tula West
Athena
Resolution of Respect for Simeon Buck
The Coolwill Ohio Odd Fellows lodge Saolville Lodge No. 5271 adopts resolutions mourning the death of Brother Simeon Buck. They honor his upright character and service to the lodge and community, sending copies to Athens Daily Messenger and draping the lodge room for thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Dail Messenger
G. K. Campbell
A. E. Lawrence
Waldo H
Saolville Lodge
C. F
Coolwill
Ohio
M. E. Sunday School elects new officers
Nelsonville Ohio January 3 The Methodist Sunday school elected new officers for the year on New Year's evening Prof C C Jackson was named superintendent Lewis Cook assistant superintendent G W Peace secretary Ralph Park assistant secretary E B Beard treasurer Mrs Mary Wilson chorister Ray Melk Warner Green Jennie Cook and Ethel Hickman named librarians
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Methodist Sunday School
C. C. Jackson
Lewis Cook
G. W. Peace
Ralph Park
E. B. Beard
Mary Wilson
Ray Melk
Warner Green
Jennie Cook
Ethel Hickman
Pretty Wedding on the Plains
Arthur Finney and Lalu Wet were united in marriage Saturday evening at the bride s home on the Plains. Rev J Bishop of this city performed the ceremony in the presence of about 35 invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Finney
Mons Lalu Wet
J. Bishop
Hartgrove Fined for Assault in Hartgrove Case in Nelsonville
In Nelsonville on Friday evening Hartgrove faced Mayor Wells on a charge of assault and battery after an argument over a doctor’s bill. Hartgrove pleaded guilty, was fined 25 dollars, sentenced to ten days in the workhouse with suspension on a one year peace bond of 500 dollars, which he posted as the fine was paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Hartgrove
Wells
Doctor Cable
Woil
Woman Praises Blood Bitters In Revival Skincare Pitch
A garbled 19th century patent medicine ad extols Buliock Blood Bitters for purifying the blood and elesta skin toning. It promises restored health and rosy complexion, emphasizing vigor and beauty through a homeland tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elestra
Busy day in Amesville court features arson and gunfire
Harve y McCaulley of Sugar Creek pleads not guilty to an arson charge after being bound over to the county court with a $1000 bond. Ira Kittle of Amenville pleads not guilty to arson in a case involving a burned barn and other acts. Lone drunk and disorderly defendant Late Lynch pleads guilty and pays a $5 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Mineral
Costa
Squire
Harvey McCaulley
McCaulley
Sugar Creek
Asa Dailey
Nelsonville
Dailey
McCauiley
Ira Kittle
Amenville
Squire Rose
Ira
Kittle
County Officers Remembered From Forty Years Ago
Capt J B Allen recalls 40 years past when county duties began for several officials. On that date Col W S Wilson became sheriff and Col G W Baker became treasurer in 1867 68. The 1867 county officers included Judge B E A Guthrie Provate judge Calvary Morris Prosecuting Attorney R DeSteigner Clerk of Courts L W Brown Auditor Simor W Pickering Treasurer A W Vinear Recorder J B Alles Sheriff W S Wilson Coroner Amos Northrop. The board of county commissioners were John Brown Gilbert McDougal and William Pilcher. The court of common pleas met amid the Peter Long vs Dr Wolfe and Rev Taylor case over Casamere Goat the docket lasting years. The Athens bar featured Judge John Welch W R Golden and others. Northern figures Leon Jewett Major Jewett and Major Townsend were admitted earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Drake
Col. W. 8
Wilson
John M. Johnson
G. W. Baker
A. W
Minear
Ee L. Minton
John Brown
J. D. Brown
BE. A. Gutherie
Calvary Morris
R. DeSteigner
L. W. Brown
W. Pickering
A. W. Vinear
J. B. Alles
Sherif W. S. Wilson
Amos Northrop
Northrop
Hebbardaville
Gilbert McDougal
William Pilcher
Athens County
Court of Common Pleas
Peter Long
Wolfe
Rev. Taylor
McArthur 'S
Youthful thief sent to Lancaster by probate judge
Hoyt Sloan, a young colored lad, who stole a sum of money from the oldling works some time ago, has been committed to the B. T and, at Ancaster, by Probate Judge Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt Sloan
Oldling Works
Sen
B. T
Ancaster
Lynch
County Anti-Saloon Union Convention in Athens
The Athens County Anti-Saloon union will hold a convention at the Presbyterian church on Saturday January 11 with delegates expected from every township. The first session starts at 10. The Rev Dr BE J Moore of Columbus will address the gathering at 1 30 in the afternoon as a prominent temperance speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Anti-Saloon
Presbyterian Church
Eas
BE. J. Moore
Columbus
Death Again Invades Home Fenzel Family
The Fenzel family mourns two deaths within weeks as their three year old Frances Elizabeth dies from heart trouble after a seven week illness. Their infant remains in the home as funeral plans are set for Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev. G. W. King officiating and burial in the new cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Elizabeth
Dr Shoop's Cough Cure Promises Safe Relief
A historical medical advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe remedy for tickling coughs in children and adults. It credits a green mountainous shrub with healing resinous extract that calm coughs and soothe bronchial membranes, claiming no opium or harsh agents. The ad urges demand for Henderson Crider Drug Co sales.
Athens County Board reorganization names Williams chief deputy
The Athens County Board of Elections met in the Law Building to restructure after C H Sryson resignation and R D Williams appointment as chief deputy. Frank Bryson remains clerk and others from Glouster and Albany join. new precincts discussion noted but no action taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repu'scan
Wells
Board of Public Safety
Athens County Board of Elections
Law Building
C. H Sryson
R. D. Williams
Athens County
Republican Executive Committee
Mr. Williams
Frank Bryson
W.S. Leighby
Hugh Gormley
Glouster
8. D. Webb
Albany
Dean
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Cited By Mother For Child Burn
Mrs Nancy M Hannon of Hamburg New York praises Dr Thomas Electric Oil for relieving severe facial neck and chest burns on her child, noting the pain stopped and the child slept peacefully afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy M. Hannon
Hamburg, N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
RA Kittle
Dr. Lee
Amesville
Mighyor
Webster
C. S. Newsom and
K. of P. Building
City OF
Polics
Isaac Warner
Republican
Infirmary
DR. F
M'Vay
McVay
Simeon Buck
Lodge Mar
M. E. Sunday School
Plains
Ando
Lquire Rose
BE. T. Rose
J. B. Allen
Lancaster
George Fenzel
Frances Eliabeth
County Board OF Elections
D. Williams
Ben Beshist
Terme
Mertt
Ayer
Ayer Gow Lowell
Masa
Aston Grady
Glinigal Laboratory
Bernard R. LeRoy
M. D
Dr. LeRoy
Ae LeRoy
Bank Building
Js S. Basom
D. D
Lawrence & Bean. Fire and Life Insurance
H. H. Haning
Rosy Rro
Orprerer
Cadena Weite
Corse
Ge Fue
Minth Street
WadniNaton
Eona Thompson
Cline
Drus
Anderson Bros. & CO
Roach Suildoing
Atneng
Onig
oPpaesite
Humphreys
Hay Fevce
Sema Co Smati
Oe Medical Pook
Ak Bor
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