Postmaster in Pomeroy Bound Over on Embezzlement Charge
Pomeroy Postmaster H F Smith, editor of The Leader, was arrested on embezzlement accusations totaling about 296 dollars over two weeks. After a preliminary Gallipolis hearing he was bound over to the federal court in Columbus on a $2,000 bond. Assistant Postmaster Jessie Brewster now oversees the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
F. Smith
United States
Oldham
Oldfield
Smith
Washington
Grosvenor
Meigs County
Leader
Bradbury
Columbus
Jessie Brewster
Miss Olive Charter Weds Claude Fryer in Indiana
The Marion Leader reports the January 1 wedding of Miss Olive Charter to Claude M. Fryer, son of Rev. R W Fryer, at Rev J W Clevenger’s residence. Mrs. Fryer, daughter of Dr J H Charter of Indianapolis, formerly worked as a Boston store bookkeeper. The couple plan to reside in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Charter
Claude M. Fryer
R. W. Fryer
South E. Street
Marion
Indiana
Miss Charter
J. W. Clevenger
Fryer
J. H. Charter
Indianapolis
Boston
Howard L. Charter
The
Chronicle
South
Frank Masquelette
Bay Minett
Irene White
Crystal
Miss White
O. T. R. C. Meeting Postponed to February 8
The O. T. R. C. meeting scheduled for January 28 is postponed to February 8 at one o'clock. Professor Wilson, who would have led the session, has been called away and cannot attend the original date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Roney Boys Concert at Presbyterian Church Athens
The Roney Boys Concert Company directed by Prof. Henry B. Roney of Chicago will perform at the Presbyterian church next Monday at 8 o clock. The group, famed for its exceptional boy voices, recently sang at the White House for President Roosevelt and will also feature organ chimes by Prof. Roney. Tickets at McKee's drug store are 50 and 35 cents for adults, 25 cents for schoolchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roney
Roosevelt
Christams Entertainment
White House
Washington
Henry B. Roney
Roney Boys Concert Company
Presbyterian Church
Athens
McKee’s Drug Store
Beckett Named Assistant Fire Marshal for Four Counties
F M Beckett an insurance man from MacConnesville has been appointed assistant fire marshal for Athens Megs Morgan and Washington counties. The role pays 1000 annually plus expenses and requires investigating fires of suspected incendiary origin and bringing the guilty to justice replacing Sam Davidson whose headquarters were here for over a year.
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F. M. Beckett
MacConnesville
Athens
Megs
Morgan
Washington
Beckett
Sam Davidson
Gas pipes clogged with mud disrupt flow in Glouster
A visiting crew from Corning and nearby towns found mud filling gas pipes and the regulator in Glouster. After cleaning, gas pressure rose and service resumed, with a stronger supply than before.
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Glouster
Corning
Miss Doland’s Tragic Death By Strychnine Poisoning
Miss Fannie Doland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Doland, died from self inflicted poisoning in Delaware where she had moved with her parents two years ago. Born in Carthage township 34 years ago, ill health was cited as the cause of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Doland
Michael Doland
Miss Doland
Carthage Township
Delaware
Alaska lecture and farmer institute drawn by Athens County speakers
The Athens county Farmers Institute held Friday and Saturday drew strong attendance. speakers Lowell Roudebush and Rathbun discussed noxious weeds, manure handling, home life, and Alaska expedition tales with a focus on education and practical farming methods.
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Athens County
L. M. Baker
Alston Ellis
Ohio University
Lowell Rondebush
New Richmond
Rei Rathbun
Springfield
Rondebush
Foraker to Take a Hand in Ohio Governor Fight
Senator Foraker plans to visit Columbus on February 1 for a conference with anti Herrick politicians to decide if an organized campaign against Governor Herrick is needed. He will hear rival schemes and may invite others, with local officials from Sandusky rallying support.
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Washington
Foraker
Columbus
Ohio
Herrick
Ferrary
Supreme Court
Charles Jadsom
Sandusky
D. B. King
Sandusky Harbor
Evangelistic Services to Feature Rev Boswell in City Church
Evangelistic services will begin Sunday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church and continue through February with Rev. M. Boswell D D of Philadelphia preaching each afternoon and evening for about ten days. Boswell, noted for mission and evangelistic work in Philadelphia, has led campaigns in Broad Street M E church and Metropolitan M E church in Washington D C. Evening sessions start 7 p m and afternoon meetings at 2 p m with broad invitation to all.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Wedenday
M. Boswell
Philadelphia
Boswell
Broad Street M. E. Church
Columbus
M. E
Washington, D. C
Frank Rose fined and released after mayoral intervention
In Police Court Frank Rose a brick and stone mason faced a five dollar fine and brief jail time for a spree that began about three weeks earlier. A party he worked for intervened to secure his release so work could continue. Rose agreed to go home for the night and return Saturday to resume duties.
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Frank Rose
Logan
Rose
Frank
Keeley
R. B. Mann
James Male
Ami Woodyard
Squire Logan Y
Common Pleas Court
Jessie Vandyke
Canaanville
Riley Tippie
Gar Creek
Athena
Char
McAllister
J. O. Lawrence
Dan Mills
Outbuildings Dynamited at Rio Grande College
Gallipolis reports several outbuildings on the Rio Grande college campus blown up last night. The blast rattled two miles of neighborhood and shattered windows in two main buildings. Fuses were found. bloodhounds were used but failed to locate suspects. The college had received recent large donations. No motive is known.
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E. M. Mills
Rathbuse
Athens
Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Columbus Dispatch
Death of Harry McGuckien at state hospital
Harry McGuckien aged 66 died at the state hospital Sunday from tuberculosis. The remains were sent to Zanesville for burial. Also notes a comment on bullets failing to penetrate pasteboard three inches thick will pass through five-inch plank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McGuckien
State Hospital
Zanesville
New Court Filings Include Damages and Divorces
The common pleas docket lists new cases filed this year including Michael J. Warner vs Maple Hill Coal Co for damages, Rosa Daives vs George Davine for divorce on gross neglect grounds, and The American Missionary Association against Albany Enterprise Academy for closure, among others.
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Common Pleas Court
Michael J. Warner
Maple Hill Coal Co
David EB. McDowell
EB. H. Moore
James W. Blower
Asher A. Allen
John W. Allen
Alansop Courtney
Southwestern
Rosa Daives
George Davine
Robert 4. Jennings
Ralph P. Jennings
Rachel EB. Jennings
George B. Parker
Pearl Jennings
Hattie Jennings
Equity
The
American Missionary Association
Albany Enterprise Academy Et al
Lizzie Gibson
Daniel Gibson
Mesdames Fuller and Phillips Entertain
Mrs. D. D. Fuller and Mrs. F. P. Phillips hosted a ladies gathering at Mrs. Fuller’s Mor ris avenue home on Friday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30 assisted by Mrs. A. T. Law head. Attendees included Mrs. Alston Kilis Mrs. W G Williams Mrs. BE Mille and daughter Mrs. Miller of Indiana Mrs. Grant Mrs. Nichols Mrs. Mercer Mrs. W. B. Lawrence Mrs. Otto Barth Mrs. C G Copeland Mrs. Bentley Mrs. D. Hopkins Mrs. J. D. Raw Mrs. H. H. Wickham Mrs. Dr. Parker Mrs. George Beasley Mrs. A. S Bethel Mrs. J. D. Selby Mrs. Alice Baker and Miss Emma McVey.
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D. D. Fuller
F. P. Phillips
A. T. Lawhead
Licensed to Wed Records Amid Week of Licenses
Two marriage licenses were issued by Judge Lynch in the past week. Names listed include Lewis Nail, Trimble and Green, Glovaster, plus Charles M. Creighton, Ma and Mae Troat in Mineral.
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Judge Lynch
Lewis Nail
Trimble
Green
Charles M. Creighton
Mae Troat
Mineral
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roney Boys
Farmers’ Institute
Mr. Rathbun
Roudebush
Alaska
N. A. Baker
Frank Biddle
D. A. R. McKinstry
Rathban
Rathbun
H.R. Wilson
Mr. Rondebuosh
Uncle Sam
Mr. Roudebush
Bonnebush
Reason
G. Walton King
Jersey
Mr. Rathban
Rossis
Evangelistic Services
Teeatday
Lawyor
Mesdames Fuller and
Phillips
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