Richards Bound Over in Assault and Robbery Case
J G Pugh of the Virginia Bridge and Iron Co reports being assaulted and robbed of 65 to 75 dollars by John Richards who was arrested, arraigned, and bound over to the grand jury under a $1000 bond after identification at E T Roses court. Pugh, a time keeper, was drinking at Munns saloon on Sugar Creek and Court and State streets when the assault occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Pugh
V Virginia Bridge & Iron Co
Continental Coal Co
Sugar Creek
John Richards
Pugh
Iron Company
Hotel Berry
Nelsonville
Athens
Munn
Court
State Street
Court Street
Paugh
Ohio
Richards
E. T. Rose
I. M. Foster
Major Jewett
Mr. Rose
Grand Jury
Mayor Logan Files Affidavit Against Local Saloon Owner
Disregards Law Mayor Logan Wednesday filed an affidavit against R B Munn proprietor of a local saloon charging him with keeping his place of business open and selling liquor after ten o clock at night. The affidavit follows testimony at the hearing of John Richards Wednesday. The Richards case stemmed from an incident after ten o clock when participants used the rear door and two of the captors were under twenty one. Another affidavit may be filed against Munn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
R. B. Munn
John Richards
Richards
Munn
Justice Court Dismisses Adultery Charge. Sweeney Fined in Assault Case
In Justice's Court Harry Long faced charges of living in adultery with Maud Brannon but the case was dismissed for lack of convicting evidence. Long worked at Hudson's factory and boarded with Brannon, who has been ill. Cecil Sweeney pleaded guilty to assault on W L Dorsey and was fined 10 plus costs 1440. Dorsey, employed at Floodwood with Sweeney, spit on the floor. a dispute led to Sweeney knocking him down and striking with a billy, a matter then heard by Mayor Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Long
Logally
James West
Maud Brannon
Long
Hudson’s Factory
Brannon
Logan
Cecil Sweeney
W. L. Dorsey
Dorsey
Floodwood
Sweeney
Billy
Amanda Baile Dead
Amanda Baile died at her daughter Mrs Adam Ballard home on Sand Ridge near the infirmary Friday January 13 at age 66. Wife of Abram Baile she had pleurisy for some time. Survived by husband four sons and one daughter. Funeral Sunday at 2 oclock conducted by Rev Wallace with interment Nye cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Baile
Adam Ballard
Sand Ridge
Reverend Livengood Speaks on Egypt Trip to Men's League
Rev. Mr. Livengood addressed about forty men of the Christian church Men’s League on his trip to Egypt. The talk included questions on land and customs and he plans a later appearance to discuss Palestine. Seven new members were added to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Livengood
Men's League of the Christian Church
Egypt
League
Palestine
Cline's Store Burglarized Inconsequential Cash Loss
Burglars broke a window at J. H. Cline's drug estore Monday night and took about two dollars from the cash drawer. The intruder appeared inexperienced and left no stock disturbed or safe opened. Evidence included burnt matches near the rear window and a failed attempt to access the second entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cline
Obituary Notices: F. S. Fields and Rosanna Stacy
F S Fields aged 75 died at the state hospital Wednesday from heart disease. Remains sent to Peebles for burial. Rosanna Stacy died at the hospital Monday aged 76 from erysipelas. Body sent to Chcleville for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Fields
State Hospital
Peebles
Rosanna Stacy
Chcleville
Woman’s Vote Questioned in Campaign Comments
A fragmented note discusses a woman’s stance on a vote, noting uncertainty about her sentiment and timing, with implications for the ongoing political considerations.
Booker T. Washington Letters on Black Business Pioneer Berry
Tuskegee head Booker T. Washington writes a publisher about a forthcoming book and urges detailing successful Black lives. Gen Grosvenor offers a biography of Athens hotelier E. Berry, praising his thirty year rise from waiter to owner of Hotel Berry and noting his strong credit, church leadership, and civic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Alabama
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Neutro
Berry
Hotel Berry
Washington
Booker A. T. Washington
Miss Davidson
Athens
Dean Avenue
E. ©. Berry
Hot Springs
Burlington
Iowa
Young man rushes into marriage on troubled ranch tale
A brisk note suggests a hasty marriage leads to trouble as the groom faces his mother-in-law taking charge of the family ranch, a scenario that complicates love and duty.
Athens Begins New Building Boom With Several Projects
Athens shows renewed business vigor as bids for the EB J Jones building open next Monday. John A Campbell plans a three story corner structure at State and Court, with more blocks under consideration. The old Lawrence wagon shop will be torn down for a new Eldridge Higgins wholesale grocery building costing about 30000, and several residences are being planned. Local builders foresee a prosperous 1905 building season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
EB. J. Jones
John A. Campbell
State and Court
Lawrence
Union Street
Death of an Old Resident at Marshfield
Mrs. Jane A. Bellows of Marshfield died January 9 at her daughter’s home in Hebbardsville after a brief illness. Born in New Jersey at 64 she was twice married to Benjamin F. Allen and C. W. Bellows. Survived by three children, three brothers and a sister, twelve grandchildren. Funeral at G. Knight’s home in Hebbardeville conducted by Rev. A. B. Bourquard. Interment in Minear cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane A. Bellows
Marshfield
Charles Knight
Hebbardsville
Mrs. Bellows
New Jersey
David
Susan Hawk
Benjamin F. Allen
C. W. Bellows
G. Knight
James Dorsey
Pomeroy
Lawrence H. Bellows
Springsteia
A. B. Bourquard
Minear Cemetery
DULL COAL BUSINESS HURTS WORKERS IN GLOUSTER
In Glouster January reports show idle mines and rising delinquent taxes. Mines 256 and 252 have limited or no operation, 211 idle, and 216 fair. The Hisylvania mine closed awaiting orders, Jacksonville mines underutilized, leaving miners destitute and many families at risk of moving away. Continental Coal Co. offers no reasons for shut downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Pal‘ther
Hisylvania
Jacksonville
Continental Coal Co
George Cox Spokesman on Ohio Governor Nomination
George B Cox states the Republican party should renominate Gov Herrick, citing party success and good motives. Lt. Gov. Harding warns Cox’s stance won’t affect his own position and confirms readiness to accept nomination if favored, while leaving room for Herrick’s renomination with party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Republican Party
Herrick Press
George B Cox
Herrick
Gev. Herrick
George B. Cox
Harding
Cox
Cincinnatian
Infant Buried in Nye Cemetery This Wednesday
The infant son of Clarence Steven son died and was buried in Nye cemetery on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Stevenson
Nye
Athenians Elect Officers for Six Months
At a regular meeting the Athenian club elected officers for the ensuing six months. H. Bryson was named president F. H. Logen vice president Clarence Reshecretary treasurer J. H. ime of L. M. Poster were among the members elected to positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athenian Club
H. Bryson
F. H. Logen
Clarence
Shanlis Smith Marriage Quietly Celebrated at Central Avenue
Frank Shanlis and Mary Smith of this county were married at 11 Central Avenue on January 14. Dr W L Slatz officiated and the couple will make Luhrig their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shanlis
Mary Smith
County
Mr. West
Central Avenue
W. L. Slatz
Shanlis
Luhrig
Bank Election Maintains Officials at First National Bank
The annual election held on the tenth kept the former officers in office. John V. Wood and George DeCamp were elected tellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
John V. Wood
George DeCamp
Pearl Kale Injured at Chillicothe Yards
Pearl H Kale a brakeman in the B and O yards at Chillicothe was badly injured Friday evening while coupling cars. His right wrist was caught between couplers, a gash opened to the bone with a broken bone and possible amputation debated by surgeons. He is reported improving and out of immediate danger, but faces weeks of recovery. Kale is son of John Kale, longtime courthouse janitor, with seven years at the yards. He has prior experience in surveying and masonry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl H. Kale
Chillicathe
Kaie
John Kale
Cothe
Comany
Athens
Delinquent Tax Sale Held Countys Auditor Office
Delinquent tax property auction held in the county auditor’s office on Tuesday. The delinquent list this year is the smallest in many years. H. Wiltsie of Rochester bid property taxes to the value of 1245.87, and with few exceptions the remainder was forfeited to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wiltsie
Rochester
Williams resigns, buys Beasley grocery in Parkersburg
J B Williams, a well known itinerant salesman for Shattne and Jackson wholesale grocers of Parkersburg West Virginia, has resigned his portion and bought out the Beasley & Co grocery. He will take possession about February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. Williams
Shattne & Jackson
Parkersburg
W. Va
George E. Beasley & Co
Gas supply dwindles in Glouster prompting concern
In Glouster on January 17 the gas supply is reported at its limit with a major gas well exhausted. Residents switch to coal for heating as meters show no tampering and local officials investigate the dwindling flow while talk grows of tapping a West Virginia to Chicago pipe to boost supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
West Virginia
Chicago
Marriage Invitations Issued For Slattery Logan
Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Mary Slattery and Mr. F H Logan both noted as popular young people of Athens. The ceremony will be held at the Presbyterian church on Saturday evening January 28 at 7 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Slattery
F. H. Logan
Athens
Presbyterian Church
Union Temperance Meeting At Methodist Church
A Willard memorial temperance meeting is scheduled Sunday at seven o clock in the Methodist church. Dr W L Siutz will address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Temperance
Methodist’oharch
Willard Memorial
W. L. Siutz
James M Tipton Died in Stewart from Bricht’s disease
James M. Tipton died at his home in Stewart Thursday night from Bricht's disease. The funeral was held at the Methodist church in Stewart with Rev. Bowles officiating. Interment followed in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Tipton
Stewart
Bricht
Rev. Bowles
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Justice’s Court
Cline’s
C. Berry
Sunday Creek
George Cox
Shanlis-Smith
Pearl Kale
Chillicothe Yards
James Tipton
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