Shaner Strain Judge Leads Prestigious Poultry Show
A. B. Shaner of Lanark Illinois arrives to judge the Poultry Show. Shaner, a 30 year veteran, is famed for the Shaner strain with multiple first and second prizes across Wisconsin Missouri and Iowa shows. His judging is noted for high accuracy and satisfaction.
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A. B. Shaner
Lanark
Shaner
Middle West
Wisconsin
Tucker
Indiana
Shaner Strain
Missouri
Butterfield
Palmer
Hawkins
Bradley Bros
Iowa
Birds
Tecea
Plymouth
Saeed
Low
Chicago
Oshkosh
Wis
Hamilton
Saginaw
Mich
New Albany
Ind
Kansas State How
Wichita
Fremont
Neb
Huron
Rock Island
Munberry
Winona
Minn
Waxahatchie
Tex
Racine
Polo
Deque
Iowa Falls
Lancaster, O
Waterloo, Ia
A. L. Shame
Awards Made At Corn Show
The Corn Show awards were announced after Judge from Wooster Experiment Station completed judging. First prize $6 went to J A Watkins of Albany. second prize $5 to J W Sliggins of Athens. third prize $1 to J C McClanahan of Athens KR FD No 7 White corn. Abbot spoke on maturity and uniformity with Lloyd to discuss corn growing. A good crowd attended.
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Wooster Experi
Rigst Prine
J. A. Watkins
Thiy Elig
J. W. Sliggins
Athens
Learning
W. A. Lloyd
Albany
Lloyd
Abbot
Local Party Heads for Texas Panhandle Trip
Mr and Mrs Morrison and Mr and Mrs Bodkins of Carpenter along with Dailey of Albany Charles Williams and P D MecKintry of this city departed Tuesday for a two weeks tour of the Panhandle region of Texas where local parties have shown interest.
Clothing Drive For the Poor At Ath ens
Mrs Frances V Armitage secretary of the bureau of supplies of the Women s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church asks for clean second hand clothing in good repair. Items will be given to the poor of Athens as demand outstrips supply. The society’s next meeting is postponed due to church services.
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Frances V. Armitage
Bureau of Supplies
Women's Home Missionary Society
Vethodiat Church
Athens
The
Missionary Society
Couple Arrested in Parkerburg for Immorality Charge
Frank Wines of Beaumont and Rosa Wines were arrested in Parkerburg on a charge of assembling for immoral purposes. They were held to await the grand jury after an immediate hearing and unable to post $200 bonds each. The case ties to Wines alleged pursuit of a runaway wife with his brother.
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Rosa Wines
Beaumont
Frank W. Wines
Sentinel
Dr. Wines
Athens County
Squire Gordon Butcher
Cowple
Justice's Court
Mayo
Hedges
Parkerburg
Lafe Wolf
Plains
Parkersburg
Éirls
W. Wines
Athens
Deem
Hickman
Palace Hotel
Peculiar Case in Local Court Arising from Bigamy Charge
George Willie faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Rose on a bigamy charge. He had reportedly married Miss Ligsie Davis of Sugar Creek last Thursday, with witnesses claiming a Syria marriage. Willie denied the Syrian nuptials on the stand. The article also mentions social events at the Tuesday Club and other local gatherings unrelated to the court case.
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Ers
Syria
Stand
Squire Khoce
George Willie
Rose
Willie
Ligsie Davis
Sugar Creek
Turkish groom in legal dispute over Syrian marriage tale
Willis a native born Turk marries an American girl prompting brothers and relatives to demand arrest. George denial of marriage surfaced at a county jail hearing held for schedule inquirer Edgar Davis acted as complainant and Essig Willie testified. The case explored rumors of a prior marriage in the old country and age of the wife as a motive against the union. The hearing was postponed to Wednesday while investigators search Willie’s rank for evidence of former marriage and related keepsakes.
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Willis
Willie
Foster
George
Syria
Edgar Davis
Essig Willie
Essig
Pasig
Hiss Brother
Star Witness
Easig
Nch
Turkey
Sugar Creek
Tn Society Are At Home in This City
Mr and Mrs Harry W Riley host friends in Athens Ohio after a quiet marriage last Saturday as bridegrooms father County Commissioner B Hill recovers from illness The groom is son of F C Riley of Second street and a noted teacher The bride recently studied millinery in Athens The couple receives many congratulations from friends
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Harry W. Riley
Mise Iula Hill
Athens
Athens County
B. Hill
Athos
Riley
F.C. Riley
Second Street
Mrs Ellis Hosts Progressive Pedro Gathering at Home
Mrs M T Ellis entertained Tuesday afternoon at progressive Pedro in honor of Mrs R E Bonifield of Burlington Iowa. About twenty guests enjoyed the games with a two course luncheon. In the evening she hosted the same ladies and husbands with another two course lunch. High scores prizes went to Mrs F E Sturchfield and Mr W P Hurst. Consolations to Mrs Ralph P Jennings and Mr A T Lawhead. Out of town guests included Mrs A R Hunsicker Memphis Tenn Mrs B F Stout Parkersburg and Miss Bees Birge Chauncey.
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M. T. Ellis
Pedro
R. EE. Bonifield
Burlington
Iowa
Progressive Pedro
Ellis
FE. C.sturchfield
W. FP. Hurst
Ralph P
Business College Attendees List Noted
Those present included Hazel Hill Janet Vore Maude Nice Goldie Leslie Lenore Hill Nelle Burrit Candice Six Grace Hartless Anna Wycoff Pearl Morris Helen Morris Fernice Hill Bernice Hill Elma Eckley Ethel Gabbert Freda Reiter Clara Reiter Lizzie McBride Mabel Scott Zimmie Scott John Gabriel Frank Coon Rudolph Stauffer Dave Six Clyde Hill Charles Gabbert Fred Stauffer Lou Stauffer Dean Vore George Cuollums Elias Thompson Joe Leslie Will Hill Carl Reiter Mack Jones Callie Gould William Mayham G Hope and wife John Hope and wife.
Mine Animate Pass Through Tele phone Crews Out-Merry Visitors
Leo Schneider of Leon West Virginia halted in Albany en route to New Lexington with a string of horses and mules. The animals, used in West Virginia lumber camps, will be sold in markets.
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Albany
Leo Schneider
Leon
W. Va
New Lexington
West Virginia
Telephone crew repairs line in Athens County
A large crew is at Harrisonville working toward Athens on the Bell telephone line. The project aims to overhaul the line and place it in optimal condition. The crew will continue work in Athens county in a few days.
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Harrisonville
Athens
Bell Telephone
Athens County
Sled Loads of Athens People Dine at Hotel Gillogly
Three large sled loads of Athens residents gathered at the Hotel Gillogly for a supper event Wednesday evening priced at 110 per lock.
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Athens
Gillogly
Coal Operator Dies In Pittsburg Funeral For J H White
J W Blower of Columbus general manager of Hisylvania Coal company serving Trimble township was summoned to Pittsburg by the sudden death of J H White a Pittsburg attorney and prominent industrialist. Funeral services will be held this afternoon with Blower remaining in Pittsburg for them.
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J. W. Blower
Columbus
Hisylvania Coal Comany
Trimble Township
Pittsburg
J. H. White
White
Blown
Man Held on Bigamy Charge After Sugar Creek Arrest
George Willie was arrested at his Sugar Creek home on Saturday night on bigamy charges. A preliminary hearing in Squire Jose's court was held but continued due to lack of material testimony. The trial will resume Wednesday afternoon with fuller coverage to follow in Tuesday's Messenger.
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George Willie
Sugar Creek
Squire Jose
Brighton News Denies Fake Marriage Report
Mrs Ellen Montgomery denies a tote the story of her marriage to Mr D Cornwell of this city. Cornwell, now in Hot Springs Ark, has written relatives to refute the story that appeared in Cincinnati and St Louis papers as a fake.
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Brighton
Ellen Montgomery
Ornwell
Hot Springs
Irk
Terethet
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Apers
Marietta Goes Dry After Wash County Saloons Close
Pioneer City started a long dry spell with thirty three saloons in Washinton county shutting for two years last Saturday night. Marietta faced the impact with unprecedented wetness and disorder prompting police reserves to restore order. Locals stocked up for months as Parkersburg visitors joined the movement. Mayor Kinney issued a proclamation to enforce a strict dry regime.
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Pioneer City
Marietta
Daintiest of All Things
A reflective piece praising two exquisite wonders the heart of a child and the valley lily as symbols of purity and beauty. The author contrasts innocence and nature to evoke a gentle, contemplative mood about precious simple joys.
Livestock and Grain Prices Across Cities
In Chicago cattle prices show steers at 4.60 to 7.60 and hogs at 6.40 to 6.50. Cleveland reports prime dry fed cattle at 6.00, fat steers 6.6, cows 2.25 to 3.50, calves from 9.50, and hogs around 6.35 to 6.50. Buffalo traces shipping cattle 5.50 to 6.00, calves up to 9.50, sheep and lambs mid 4 to 7 range, and hogs 5.60 to 6.75. Pittsburgh notes choice cattle up to 6.65, prime 5.90 to 6.15, calves 7.00, and lambs 5.60 to 7.40. Cincinnati lists wheat 10% 1 14, corn 62, rye 0.80, lard 1.60, bulk meats 9.25, hoge 4 6 0. Cattle 2 to 4, sheep 2 0 4 76.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Cooper Trial Called Today in Nashville
The murder case of Duncan B. Cooper Robin Cooper and John O D Sharp for Edward W Carmacks shooting opened before Judge William M Hart in Nashville Tennessee The trial drew a crowded courtroom and a star lineup of lawyers including J M Anderson General W H Washington James K Bradford and M H Meeks with Gov Patterson Senator James B Frazie r among potential witnesses and Gustav T Fitzhugh volunteering for the prosecution alongside Prosecutor Jeff McCain
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Nashville
Tenn
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
John PD. Sharp
Edward W. Carmack
William M. Hart
Tim
Governor Patterson
Tennessee
James B. Frazier
Gustav T. Fitzhugh
Memphis
Jeff McCain
Coopers
Tennessee Bar
John OD. Sharp
Davidson County
J. M. Anderson
W. H. Washington
James K. Bradford
M. H. Meeks
Ship Canal Plan for Kenton Socialists Demands Jobs
Kenton Ohio Socialists adopt resolutions urging a 500 million dollar ship canal from Toledo to Lake Michigan and extensions to the Mississippi. They also seek a non profit railroad from New York to St. Louis with branches to lakes rivers and coal mines to fund operations.
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Kenton
United States
Congressman Cole
Toledo
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
New York
St. Louis
May Change Celebration in Louisville for Lincoln Birthday
In Louisville, Kentucky, January 20, officials consider moving the Lincoln centennial from Hodgenville to Louisville due to crowd logistics. The February 12 celebration plans include laying the cornerstone of the proposed Lincoln Memorial hall at the old Lincoln farm site.
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Louisville
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Farm
Hodgenville
Louieville
Lincoln Memorial Hall
Fashion patterns for negligee and dresses No. 8358 and more
A dainty negligee design in pink spotted dimity features front and back gathers, Empire belt, and modish sleeves with a turned back cuff. Additional patterns No. 8823 No. 5332 No. 8357 include a semi fitting coat, one piece girls dresses, and a school wear dress with sizes and material needs. patterns mailed for 10 cents.
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Cay
Death Of John Musselman 78 Fayetteville Ark
Mrs Alma Webster learns of the death of her brother John Musselman aged 78 of Fayetteville Arkansas He came to Athens county in 1865 and lived at Canaanville where he ran a mill for years He moved to Arkansas in October 1884 and died Sunday January 17 Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Du Quoin He was a prominent man in Canaan township remembered by many older Athens county residents
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Almira Webster
John Musselman
Fayetteville
Ark
Musselman
Athens County
Canaanville
Arkansas
Duquoin
Canaan Township
Dr Boyd Rochester Sails From Manila For Columbus Home
Dr. Boyd Rochester son of Mr and Mrs Frank C Rochester of Columbus and known in Athens sails from Manila February 5 for home. He plans about six months travel and study in Europe before returning to Columbus. Rochester has held a fine post in the Philippine Islands for several years.
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Boyd Rochester
Frank C. Rochester
Columbus
Athens
Manila
P. 1
Europe
Rochester
Philippine Islands
Ward of Home Adopted by Marshfield Couple
Jesse Hopkins aged 12 was adopted by Mr and Mrs Carl Pfeffer near Marshfield after final papers by Probate Judge Lynch on Wednesday. He was previously at the Children’s Home, from which he was taken with board consent. His father is dead and his mother abandoned him. he was indentured to the Pfeffers several months ago and their adoption was finalized.
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Carl Peffer
Marshfield
Jesse Hopkins
Carl Pfeffer
Lynch
Board of Trustees
Hill Back From Texas Visits Athens Friends
Will Hill of Labbue Texas was the guest of Athens friends on Wednesday. Hill has lived in Texas several years, having gone there from Ames township. He left Athens to visit relatives at his old home in northeastern Athens county.
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Hill
Texas
Will Hill
Labbue
Athens
Mr. Hill
Ames Township
Athens County
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Neste
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Perth Jones
A. V. Linsecott
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J. F. Robbins
T. A. Jones
J. B. Chappelear
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