J Fraber Scheme Arrest Reveals Dress Pattern Fraud
Police captured three suspects led by a man calling himself William Frater or J Frater near Athens. He posed as a dress pattern seller and used a repair offer to steal six ladies watches while amassing cash and trinkets. Miss Effie Bolin identified him at the depot. he was jailed after a chase. Evidence ties him to Maud Howard and real-pawn receipts in several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Frater
J. Frater
J. Yolr
R. Herbert
Athens
Effie Bolin
Fraber
Bolin
Pittsburg
Miss Bolin
Bolin Gaverof
Miss Bolia
Fraker
Roush
Myer
Harry Goldblatt
Cincinnati
Pioneer Loan Office
Postoffice
Marietta
Maud Boward
Palace Hotel
Maud Howard
Harry Golblad
Marietta Post
Maud Goward
Parkersburg
Huntington
Charleston
W. Va
Carolina
Daniel & Hanly
Atlas Herbert
Emma G. Cook
Zis
Berlin
Forty-year alimony suit in Alexander township
Amanda Chase sues John M. Chase for alimony after forty years of marriage in Alexander township. She cites abuse and separation, notes seven adult children and substantial assets including a farm of 27 735 acres and other real estate valued at 4 500, while claiming no property of her own and seeking support during the final settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Chase
John M. Chase
Alexander Township
Chase One
Scipio
Meigs County
Perry’s Second Victim Sentenced in Perry County
Charles Penrod a 21 year old former Athens county resident was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for assault and highway robbery. He attacked a man near Rendville while intoxicated, left him for dead in a roadside ditch, was arrested, and convicted with the crime occurring about two months ago. This marks a second Athens county victim sent to the penitentiary by Perry county courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Penrod
Athens County
Perry County
Penrod
Chauncey
Rendville
Death of Isaac Hallett in West Athens
Isaac Hallett died Sunday morning at his home in West Athens after a lingering illness. He had been in poor health for years with ciaterysipelas and aprendicitis listed as the immediate causes. The deceased was 27 years old. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W. A. Roush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Hallett
Athens
Ciaterysipelas
W. A. Roush
Three-month-old Child Dies of Lung Fever in Canaan Township
A three month old girl of Mr and Mrs Edward Boyles near Nelsonville died Saturday from long fever and was laid to rest at Clark's Chapel in Canaan township after minutes of illness noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Boyles
Nelsonville
Clark's Chapel
Canaan Township
Mass Meeting on Franchise for Athens Traction Company
Citizens of Athens rally in the mayor's office to press the council to grant the Athens Nelsonville & Hocking Valley Traction franchise. The mass meeting supports extending the line to Court Street and seeks immediate council action with a five member committee appointed to pursue the cause. The event cites council division and recognizes the railway stake in the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens, Nelsonville & Hocking Valley Traction Company
FL W. Bush
W. EB. Peters
Meyer Rose
Washington Street
Court Street
Consecil
Singere
Jmot
Aiong
Blackwood
Mckee
A.W. Gllom
Geo. R. Walker
WM. Bertz
Council Blackwood
Hocking Valley Railway Company
Hocking Valley Railroad
W. H. Brown
J.D. Brown
WE. Peters
J. M. Poster
Fot & Resolntion
Ohio
A. WV. Diem
W. M. Kartz
J. D Brown
W. N. Alderman
W. Rt. Moore
Athens County Farmers Institute Plans February Session
The executive committee G W Hooper president W C Bean secretary E H Brawley Mary Snow and Austin Holmes met to arrange the annual session in the court room February 6 and 7 Prof Mercer will lecture February 9 in the college auditorium on Insects and their relation to fruits and farm products illustrated by stereo views State lecturers John Beggang and M Freeman will discuss vital questions for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Farmers’ Institute
G. W. Hooper
W. C. Bean
E H. Brawley
Mary Snow
Austin Holmes
Prof. Mercer
College Audiiorium
John Beggang
C. M. Freeman
Lorho
Old Torch Resident Mrs. Anna McGrew Dies at Ninety
Mrs. Anna McGrew, among Torch's oldest residents, died Thursday of last week at age ninety. Funeral services were held Saturday at ten o'clock at the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Patterson. She was a highly respected Christian lady with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McGrew
Torch
M. E
Patterson
Heinous charge lands miner in jail over adopted daughter
James Marke of New Floodwood is jailed in Athens on alleged criminal assault against his adopted daughter Emus Marks, 13. The case, described as heinous, rests on the girl’s testimony. Marke, 45, faces a potential penitentiary term if convicted. he remains jailed until February grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marks
New Ploodwood
Emus Marks
Marks
Marshal Warner
Nelsonville
Athens
A. J Linscott
Porter
Marstal Warner
Hocking County
Bori
Gan
Eused
Merks
Delaware
Patterson Mileage Dispute Over State Board Mileage
The article accuses Democratic papers of alleging fraud against state board member R. M. Patterson of Hebbardsville for mileage claims. It argues Patterson’s 118 mile claim from home to Columbus is incorrect, noting actual one way distances and doubling sums to question the charges and urging readers to beware the accusers’ motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Columbus
R. M. Patterson
Hebbardsville
Central Committee to Meet for Primary Date Debate
The Republican county central committee convenes Saturday January 24 at Hotel Herty to discuss timing of the party primary likely in April aligned with the regular spring election, following a recent exception. Local observers note a prevailing view favors an April primary on the customary date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
Ohio University Commencement Plans Expanded
Ohio University outlines June exercises with exams in the forenoon and a packed schedule. Dr G W Super leads the committee as they seek Dr Charles Frederic Goss for the baccalaureate address and target Senators Foraker or Beverage for the Wednesday evening sermon. The alumni banquet aims to be the largest ever with governors and dignitaries invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Foraker
Senator Beverage
Ohio University
G. W. Super
J. M. Welch
BP. Wood
JM. Poster
Super
Foster
Dr. Super
Charles Frederic Goss
Cincinnati
Goss
Queen City
David Corsén
James Lane Allen
John Url Lloyd
Howard Noyes Wescott
Irving Bachelier
University Ethletic Feld
Moniday
J.B. Foraker
A. J. Beverage
Indiana
Akumai
Nash
Woods Trial On For Pomeroy Safe Blowers Case
George Woods one of the trio of Pomeroy safe blowers is on trial at Pomeroy this week. James Watkins, though arrested with Woods, forfeited his bond and is safe away from Pomeroy officials. Athenians called as witnesses include Mrs G C B Porter, Martha I Finsterwald, Prosecutor E D Sayre, Policeman Woodrum, J E Woodworth and A H Maxon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Woods
Pomeroy
Canaanville
Athens
James Watkins
Woods
GC. BH. Porter
Maraha I Finsterwald
A Sad Death in Maxseareen
Mrs. William Brooks died at her late home Friday afternoon from typhoid fever and was buried Sunday forenoon. Funeral services were held at the Christian church where she was a member. The mother leaves a baby about six weeks old and her husband, afflicted with typhoid fever, could not attend the burial. The community expresses deep sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxseareen
William Brooks
Christian Church
Death of Wade H Baird in Charleston W Va
Wade H Baird a former Canaanville resident and Athens figure died in Charleston West Virginia after a two week typhoid illness. He was 77 and survived by his mother four brothers and two sisters with funeral services held in Canaanville and interment at the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
H Baird
Canaanville
Athens
Charleston
W. Va
Charleston Man Tribune
Baird
Hooten & Baird
Lee Street
Tventy
Marinda Baird
Twvo
A. Baird
Charleston Lumber Company
This City
Charles Baird
Sand Ron
Waldo Baird
Br. Lott Baird
Herbert H. Brown
Parsons
Kansas
G. G. Foster
St Louis
Hart
FD Hooten
M. EB
Pittsburg Called The Smoky City By Visitor From Marshfield
Visiting Allegheny writer T J Allison notes Pittsburg as the smoky city with many ships and coal barges on the Ohio. He cites the looming twelve story union depot and claims 40 percent of world iron and steel production is here. Carnegie Co. ships rails south as river rises. Sheriff reports 1900 jail population 9 583 and expenses 20 724.59. eight deaths include two executions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
T. J. Allison
Marshfield
Pitteburg
Ohio
Union Depot
Pittsburg
Carnegie & Co
Presbyterian
Porter
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Fitch in Torch Pneumonia
Mrs Elizabeth Fitch died at her late residence in Torch after a four day illness of pneumonia. The funeral will be held at the M E church in Torch today. Her son Tanner Fitch returned from Texas to attend the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fitch
Torch
Pneumont
M. E
Tanner Fitch
Texas
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Other Remedies Promoted
A historical advertisement fragment touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as internal medicine treating blood and mucous surfaces, claims it is not quack medicine, and notes testimonials and a Toledo company. Also mentions indigestion remedies Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and DeWitt's Little Early Risers, plus a Corliss Incubator listing with eggs for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Clo
Props
Toledo
Cline
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Feaber
Wien
Blie
Perry
Farmers’ Institute
James Marke
New Floodwood
the Woods
Wade H. Baird
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