Fish and Game Commission Appointment Sparks Athens County Vote
Two Athens county contenders W H McKee and Hugh Gormley seek the state fish and game commission seat left by Judge Kennedy. Gormley led with county Democratic endorsements but General Grosvenor backed McKee, creating a friendly yet competitive race with the governor’s decisive move still uncertain.
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State Fish and Game Commission
Kennedy
MacConnelsville
Common Pleas
Nasi
Cauiey
Athens County
Fish and Game Commission
Ohio
W. H. McKee
Athens
Hugh Gormley
Glouster
Gormley
Democratic Executive Committee
Extire
Gorm
Democratic Party
Nash
Byron Wolf
B. Henderson
Haugh Gormley
Frank Bryson
T. E. Wells
Nelsonville
E. Sheridan
Lygander
D. Webb
Albany
McKee
Commonwealth of Ohio
C. Y V. Harris
The
Athens Journal
State Democratic Executive Committee
Harris
Scarcity of Turkeys Hits Athens Banquet Plans
An Athens Ohio report details a turkey shortage that raised prices nationwide during the holidays. Athens County produced more birds than nearby counties but still fell far short of average, leaving few turkeys available for sale and pushing prices higher for consumers. Over the coming spring, producers hope to rebuild supplies to normal levels.
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Athens
Athens County
Mayor's Monthly Report Shows Small Agency Funds Totals
On Tuesday night Mayor Logan submitted the monthly report noting $45.70 credited to the police fund and $3.09 to the street fund, totaling $51.70.
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Logan
Coal Shortage Scandal Alleged in Sunday Creek Valley
Across Ohio, supporters claim the coal crunch is manufactured by operators to raise prices. The Sunday Creek valley towns, including No. 10 mine, show half-time work and idle miners while loaded cars sit unmoved in Glouster and Chauncey yards, suggesting genuine demand but limited capacity.
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Glouster
Sunday Creek Valley
Ohio
Jacksonville
No. 10
Corning
Chauncey
Chauncey Yards
Sheriff Andrew Murphy Marries Emma Warren at City Home
Friends learned of the noon ceremony at Rev. L. G. Matheny's West State Street home. The couple, after a bridal trip to Cincinnati, began housekeeping at the sheriff's residence as Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ring relocate from State Street.
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Andrew Murphy
Emma V. Warren
L. G. Matheny
West State Street
Coolville
Athens
Mr. Murphy
Brother shot in saloon quarrel near Shawnee
George Worthington fatally shot his brother Alex during a hand to hand fight in a Shawnee saloon on Thursday. Alex allegedly swung a chair but George fired multiple shots, hitting Alex in the chest and killing him within minutes. George fled but surrendered on Saturday and was bound over to court in $1,000 bail after a preliminary hearing.
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Glouster
George Worthington
Alex
Shawnee
George
Worthington
Treatment at New York Hospital for Disabled Child
Fred Guenther took his crippled daughter to Dr Lorenz the Austrian surgeon in New York for treatment. After examination the doctor offered hopeful prospects and prescribed a preparatory regimen. The child remained at the hospital, chosen by her own request, to receive care from nurturing staff among many other needy youngsters.
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Fred Guenther
Lorenz
New York
Gaeuther
School Yard Steps Ice Hazard Causes Student Fears
Numerous pupils at public schools report dangerous icy stone steps at the east State street entrance. No salt sand or dusting has been applied this week, forcing small children to crawl to avoid falls. No serious injuries have yet been recorded, though accidents seem likely.
Athens Election Hints on Municipal Contest and Salaries
The Athens election on April 6 will fill mayor marshal city clerk city treasurer six council seats and three board of public affairs members. Incumbents Henry Logan and E T Rose vie for mayor while Peter Finsterwald and Worth Carskaden contest the marshal post. W B Golden likely seeks re election as clerk and Herbert W Brooks targets treasurer. Several council members undecided including Peter Kern D A Bardin 8 D Thompson 8 M Hudson and W H Brown with no candidates yet for the board of public affairs. A pocketed theft case ends with a $25 fine and county jail time for Andrews.
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Athens
Board of Public Affairs
Henry Logan
E. T. Rose
Peter Finsterwald
Worth Carskaden
Peter Kern
D. A. Bardin
D. Thompson
M. Hudson
W. H. Brown
E. C. Woodworth
John McCune
Henry Crippen
G. H. Junod
D. C. Cornwell
H. D. Henry
Young man Edward Andrews charged with theft in Glouster
Edward Andrews, employed at McDonalds barber shop, was arrested Thursday in Glouster for stealing money and valuables from Walter Hoodlet. He boarded at Thompson's restaurant, paying $1.09 weekly while earning only $4.00 weekly at the barber shop. A string with a bell attached was among the related items.
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Glouster
Edward Andrews
McDonalds
Walter Hoodlet
Andrews
Thompson’s
Knights of Pythias Officers Banquet Named Leaders
The Ath ens Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias will host a banquet at the Johnson dining hall this evening after a lodge room degree conferment. New officers Emmett Cotton captain A C Roach first lieutenant S F Beverage second lieutenant 8 H Hang recorder and T A Cotten treasurer will attend the event.
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Athens Company
Knights of Pythias
Johnson
Emmett Cotton
A. C. Roach
S. F. Beverage
Macabee Lodge Holds Public Officer Installation
Public installation of Maccabee lodge officers was held Tuesday night at the Court street lodge room with all resident members and their ladies in attendance. KE B. Myers, state grand deputy of Columbus, conducted the ceremony. Following the service refreshments were served. Officers named include Dr Roy P Gillespie commander Harvey Ramsey lieutenant commander Clade Logan prelate O Burch sergeant J H Johnson master at arms Dr F P McVay physician Frank Mansfield captain of the first guard Charles Mooney captain of the second guard W V Daggett sentinel Peart Hill picket.
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The
Maccabee Lodge
Court Street
KE. B. Myers
Columbus
Roy P. Gillespie
Harvey Ramsey
Clade Logan
O. Burch
J. H. Johnson
F. P. McVay
Frank Mansfield
Charles Mooney
Second Guard
W. V. Daggett
Sentinel
Peart Hill
Miss Adda Biddle Dies at 22 After Illness
Miss Adda A Biddle eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Biddle died at home near Fisher on Monday at 9 am of consumption after ten months illness She taught at Factory school west of Athens last year and was a Presbyterian member Funeral held at Cumberland Presbyterian church near Hebbardsville conducted by Rev J W Kirkpatrick She died aged 22 with two brothers at medical college in Baltimore away but arrived for the funeral
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Adda A. Biddle
John Biddle
Fisher
Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Hebbardsville
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Albany
Phi Delta Theta Sleigh Party Enjoys Albany Ride
The local Phi Delta Theta chapter with sixteen couples went sleighing to Albany on Saturday night. They rode in two large sleds drawn by four horses and dined at Hotel Gill ogy before returning around two in the morning.
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Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Albany
Hotel Gillogy
Horse's Leg Breaks in Icy Road Accident
Henry Phillips of near Clark's Chapel was driving to Athens Tuesday forenoon when one horse slipped on the icy rock-riffle road and fractured its leg. The animal was promptly shot. The pair had come to town for new shoeing.
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Henry Phillips
Clark’s Chapel
Athens
Mr. Phillips
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Fish and Game Commissioner
McKee and
Judge Kennedy
Committee
Mayor's Monthly Report
Sheriff
Emma Warren
Coalville
Hoodlet
Amesville
Charles Eddy
Ada A. Biddle
Sleighing Party
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