Nominating Contests Narrow to Eleven Precincts
The filing to Republican central committeeman posts closed at midnight with only eleven precincts showing more than one candidate. Names listed include Henry Zenner Athens, L. G. Worstell College, Thos. B. Roush Court, and many others across townships and wards indicating General Grosvenor may gain strong influence over the county delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central
Grosvenor
Athens
Henry Zenner
College
L. G. Worstell
Court
Thos. B. Roush
Hudson
Frank P. BcVey
Carl H. Porter
Amens
Z. L. Henry
Alexander
H. C. Brooks
North Bern
John Armstrong
South Bern
M. P. Totman
Channcey
W. T. Sprague
Millfield
GO. CO. Roberts
Les
D. 7
Monroe Loch
J. H. Bobo
Fremont Rath
Carthage
Ed Campbell
Trey
E. White
Mineral
J E. Braley
Marshfield
H. B. Stright
Lubrig
Wm Parreil
J. B. Braley
Canaan
Death of Former Athens County Man
Miss May Walker receives word of the death of her father George Lovell Walker after a brief heart illness at his son’s home in Light Point. He was a son of Georgia Walker of Amerysilic and a grandson of Judge Walker, a pioneer settler and Mason of Athens county. He previously served as postmaster at Tocsea, Georgia for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Walker
George Lovell Walker
Ligh Point
Georgia Walker
Amerysilic
Judge Walker
Athens County
Walker
South
Tocsea
Georiga
McConnelsville
McKinstry and Jourden Wed in Woodland Avenue Ceremony
R McKinstry and Miss Gussie Jourden married at the bride's home on Woodland avenue Saturday evening at 8 30. Rev F J Horley of the Methodist Protestant church performed the ceremony in the presence of a few specially invited friends. A light reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. McKinstry
Gussie Jourden
W. F. Jourden
Woodland Avenue
F. J. Horley
Methodist Protestant Church
Ex Judge George Lantz Dies at 75 in McArthur
Former probate judge and clerk of the court of common pleas, prominent in local Democratic politics in his younger days, George Lantz died at his home in McArthur Monday morning aged 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fadie
George Lantz
McArthur
Court of Common Pleas
Drowned in Margaret Creek Clarence Michaels Dies During Bathing
Clarence Michaels of near Harrisonville drowned in a branch of Margaret Creek Friday evening while swimming. He undressed and entered about six to seven feet of water. Gland Baker saw him cry out and sink. Neighbors retrieved his body after a long struggle, likely from cramps in the warm water. Funeral held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Michaels
Harrisonville
H. L. Baker
Here
Margarets Creek
Michaels
Baker
New Residence Buildings at College and Mill Streets
W 3B Lawrence and Dr Merwin closed a contract Monday with Chas v Warner to build a double eight room house on the corner of College and Mill. Lawrence’s faces College, Merwin’s faces Mill. Athens brick structure to improve the town’s appearance. The old brick on the lot to be torn down. E A Wickham began excavating opposite for a similar double house and work will push toward early completion.
Guy Sackett Weds Miss Hall In Columbus Nuptials
Mr Guy Andress Sackett a local figure and Miss Jessie May Ball daughter of John A Hall of Columbus were married Tuesday evening at the bride’s home with Rev W W Good officiating. The gown was Paris muslin with bride’s roses. About thirty guests attended. The couple, now touring the lakes, will reside in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Andress Sackett
Jessie May Ball
John A. Hall of Columbus
W. W. Good
Third Avenue
M. EK
Sackett
Sackett Mine Supply Company
Sackett Mine Supply Company. Mr. and Mr. Sackett
Lakes
Columbus
Successful Applicants From July Examination
The list names students granted certificates at the July examination across one to eight years. Notable entries include Jennie Nelson Maude Denean Emna Grigsby and many others across categories of one year two years three years and eight years. Records show diverse recipients such as Katherine Fit ger Grace Alien Jesse McBroom and Lynda McBride among the successful candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Nelson
Maude Denean
Emna Grigsby
Lovells Fitzer
Bessie Curfman
Katherine Fitger
Annie Andrews
Chas, White
Frances Crossman
Grace Alien
Jessie McBroom
Lelia Campbell
Willa Frost
E E. Dumaree
Estella Closter
Ethel Anthony
Gertrude Jacoby
Elma Crawford
Louise Pierce
Adda Cox
Anna Wilson
Mryde White
C. E. Ruth
Minere Burdett
Ferua Miller
Bertha Gibbs
Anna Dinsmore
Cleo Jacoby
Jennie Biddle
Bertha Young
Frances Biddle
H. J. Hoskinsos
Grace Bounson
Mable Dean
Bess Grotline
Clara Hawk
Margue the Lax
Lele Black
Dean Crlums
Henry Wacner
Emc McKee
E. B. Stout
Jessie Weiss
Nellie Pierce
Blanch Philipps
Annie Porter
Minute Kennard
Hisigs Pinkerton
Ida Wedge
Mary Snow
Gertrude Shepard
Blanche Howe
Lynda McBride
L. GC. Bean
L. Martvolit
Indians Rout Daleton on University Field
The Nebraska Indians defeated the Daleton team on University field Saturday afternoon. The Indians’ battery was swift, striking out miners at will. Daleton offered little resistance as the score reached 213 to 2 in favor of the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Indians
Daleton
University Field
Daleton Boys
Drug Store Burglary At Athens Ends In Disguise
Baker the hotel porter broke into Henderson’s Grog Store after midnight Tuesday using a skeleton key. He took about 30 dollars and several perfumes, left town soon after, and remains at large. He rented a rear hotel room with access to the store and likely relocked the door after the theft. Baker is a Georgia native formerly from Parkersburg and is described as untrustworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Hotel Athens
Henderson
Georgia
Parkersburg
Middletown Iron Bed Mfg Co Renounces Athens Offer
Indirect word from Middletown Indiana based Iron Bed Mfg Co indicates rejection of Athens board of trade proposal. The plan would have provided a lot and a building to be later purchased by the company after a set period. Middletown has been seeking better terms with other towns in Ohio and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Ind
Iron Bed Mfg Co
Athens Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Ohio
Indiana
Council Passes Ordinance for Light Bonds
The village council met Tuesday night and approved an ordinance to issue bonds to fund an electric light plant. The prior step was omitted last spring, triggering a special election Monday. Mayor Logan proposed U D Wilson for street commissioner but no vote. Jas McCormick was unanimously chosen at 1.50 per day. A petition to grade Wolf Street was referred to the street committee. The council will meet in two weeks to authorize bond sale advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
U D. Wilson
Wilson
Jas. McCormick
Wolf Street
Bond issue carried by increased majority
A special Athens election approved a $15,000 electric light plant bond 424 to 49. Precinct tallies show 88 for and 9 against in Athens, 91 for and 6 against in College, 127 for and 8 against in Court, 118 for and 26 against in Hudson, with Hudson the strongest dissenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
College
Court
Hudson
Horse Shot by Saloon Gunfire Ties to Stewart Killing
Fred Foster found a cab horse with a breast wound and minor bleeding. The same day Lewis fired from the Olive street saloon door, two shots were reported. one hit Foster’s horse and the other killed Stewart. Dr. Johnston could not locate the bullet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Foster
Lewis
Stewart
Olive Street
Foster
Johnston
Gallipolis
Athens County Fair Goes August Premiums to Grow
Secretary Haning works on premium lists and arrangements for the Athens county fair set for August 25 26 and 27. He aims to deliver value with entertainment and anticipates more entries and a large livestock display. A grand parade around the track is planned if entries meet expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haning
Athens
Vote to surrender corporate rights tied in Amesville
Amesville voters faced a tied result Thursday with 32 to 2 votes in the referendum on surrendering corporate rights. The council met Friday and agreed to order new sidewalks built in various parts of the town, marking progress on the post vote plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Rowan
Trimble Mill Company Incorporation Ad
Mill Incorporated Aarveles of icorporation haveeen filed with the clerk of courts incorporating the Trimble Mill company's capital stock 20000 shares of 100 each. The incorporators are B F Price L B McDaniel A W Russel J H Maesecher and Andrew Palmer. The object is to do a general all ing business.
Fire destroys home near Albany on Fourth of July
Four miles west of Albany the residence of Basil F. Jones burned after a kitchen flare. Mrs Jones was inside cooking when the blaze started. The house and most contents were destroyed with about 400 dollars in insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Basil
Jones
Here
Columbus Excursions One Fare Round Trip Deal
Ohio Central Lines offers a single fare for round trips from all Ohio stations to Columbus. Tickets go on sale July 21 and July 26 with return validity through July 23, 1903. Authored under the Eagie conration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Central Lines
Ohio
Eagie
Cable Family Reunion in East Athens
A reunion of the Cable family occurred in East Athens on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Cable. The gathering celebrated the homecoming of the children and included Dr and Mrs G L Cable and daughter Tesas, Mr and Mrs H Cable and son from Laredo Texas, Dr and Mrs E I Stanley and daughter from Harrisonville, Mr and Mrs C W Cable and son from Columbus, and W R Cable of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable
Chas. Cable
East Athens
G. L. Cable J
Clark
Tesas
H. Cable
Laredo
Texas
E. I. Stanley
Harrisonville
C. W. Cable
Columbus
W.R. Cable
Mrs Annie Ford Dies in Missouri After Visit
Mrs Annie Ford died suddenly of paralysis on July 1 while visiting her daughter Mrs H B Rickey in Clarence Missouri. Grandson Samuel Ricker brought the body to Athens on July 3. Funeral services conducted by Rog Hurley were held Sunday at Basset church with interment at Basset cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Ford
H. B. Rickey
Clarence
Athens
Samuel Ricker
Rog Hurley
Basset Church
Basset Cemetery
Boxwell Graduates of Athens County Hold Exercises
The Boxwell graduates of Athens County held exercises in the auditorum on September 4. Prof. Fredrick Trendley delivered the address and diplomas were awarded to 74 graduates, with Miss Carmichaels and Dr. King participating in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxwell
Athens County
Auditorum
Dixon
Albany
Board of Sches Examiners
Miss Carmichaels
Youngstown
King
Fredrick Trendley
Pearl White
Sylvia Andrews
Maude Conway
Tena Campbell
Gus Campbell
T.B. Craig
G. B. Skinner
May Woemmer
Emma Hixon
Fann Chadwell
Riley Nice
Myrtle Thompson
Grace Nice
Maude Nice
Leda Shaner
Vilas Edwards
Glenna
Three Chauncey Citizens Arrested in Brass Theft Case
Sheriff and deputy arrested Will Smith Luke McConnaha and Jack Fierce of Chauncey on charges of stealing brass fittings copper wire and other metal from Continental Coal Co OGhauncey. Squire Rose bound all three over to the grand jury on a bond of 50 each with Smith released on bond. Superintendent Penrod vows more arrests as metal thefts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Squire Rose
Will Smith
Luke McConnaha
Jack Fierce
Smith
MecConnaha
Fierce
Conrh
Justice Rose
Belix
Will Sautis
Death of Mrs. Mary Hoskinson at Willow Creek
Mrs. Mary Hoskinson seventy nine widow of Ziha Hoskinson died Saturday near Willow Creek from naturalis of the stomach. Funeral Monday morning at Seath Caraan conducted by Rev W H O Neal. Large attendance noted. Mr and Mrs Harry McKinstry visiting Pt Pleasant WV kinstry at KE Tt cHKinstry residence referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoskinson
Mary Hoskinson
Ziha Hoskinson
Willow Creek
Seath Caraan
W. H. O'Neal
Sir Harry W. McKinstry
Mrs
KE. Ttchkinstry
Pt Pleasant, W. Va
Warens Sues Maple Hill Coal for 15000 Damages
Micheal J Warens former employee of Maple Hill Coal Co of Nelsonville sues for 15000 claiming a slate fall in a passageway crushed his right leg and damaged his spine. Lawyer A E Price files petition alleging unsafe passage and resulting total incapacity. Case set for fall term in the court of common pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micheal J. Warens
Maple Hill Coal Company
Nelsonville
Happy Hollow
A A. E. Price
Coal Company
Court of Common Pleas
Common Pleas Court
For the Honor of Old Athens and Civic Cleanliness
A note urges unity for Athens centennial planning and public beautification. It cites Lancaster health orders to clear weeds and rubbish within ten days, with costs charged to property owners. It highlights Chicago civic effort, church and club involvement, and calls for waste paper baskets and ads removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. U
Athens
Lancaster
Department of Health
Chicago
Eption
Barone
Cees
Gom
V. T. Society
Good Time Club in Albany Promotes Early Marriage
The Good Time Club in Albany, formed mainly by unmarried men, rules that a member who becomes a benefactor must supply refreshments. Frank Murphey hosted a Saturday gathering on Brown's hill away from Mrs. Murphey and others. Attendees reportedly vowed to marry as soon as possible to honor the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ibis
Frank Murphey
Brown's Hill
Struck By Lightning Kills Local Farmer
Alfred Jery W S Stoat a leading farmer in the neighborhood was struck by lightning while sheltering in a barn during a Saturday storm and died instantly. Three fellow workers were severely shocked and the barn sustained little damage. Stoat's funeral was held yesterday with large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Jery
W. S. Stoat
Mr. Strout
Stout
Death of Frank F Pinkerton at Casaanville church
Frank F Pinkerton, son of Joseph Pinkerton who lives about two miles east, died Tuesday night at eleven of consumption. The funeral will be Friday morning at 2 o clock at Casaanville church with interment at Willow Creek Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F Pinkerton
Joseph Pinkerton
Here
Casaanvville
Wulow Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grosvenor Committee
Trimble
W. A. Bramer
Jacksonville
W. Kempton
Frank Rabe
D. A. Carbaugh
Eumberly
A. M. Moore
Howard
John Allen
Frank Wolf
Bessemer
Ford Connor
Floodwood
Wm. Wines
Oscar Dodds
J. A. Wild
P. W. Hickman
Ed. Coak
Mar
Margaret
Guy Sackett
Miss Hall
John Baker
Iron Bed
Council
Cable Family Reunion
Missouri
Prof. Treadley
Waren
Old
Good Time Club
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