Dayton banker target of alleged blackmail plot
Don Osborn and his niece Rose Putnam were arrested in Springfield and moved to the Miami county jail in Troy on secret orders. They were linked to an alleged blackmail plot to extort 100000 from banker John L Bushnell of Springshield. The transfer was sudden and unexplained, with Osborn handcuffed to the deputy marshal during removal.
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Dayton
Don Osborn
Rose Putnam
Springfeld
John L. Bushnell
Springshield
Miami County
Troy
H. E. Mau
Cincinnati
Osborn
United States
Chauncey Village approves ten year electric lighting contract
Chauncey Village Council passes Ordinance No. 63 with The Athens Electric Company to light streets and public places for ten years. The ordinance fixes rates, requires minimum thirty lamps, sets payment terms, and protects the village from liability while allowing extensions at village expense.
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Athens Electric Company
Chauncey
Athens County
State OF
Paying Visit To Old Home After A Long Absence
L. C. Johnson, 77, Civil War veteran, living near Coolville Station for 35 years, travels from Athens to Mason County West Virginia to visit his old home and remaining family. He will also see his birthplace not visited in 40 years after serving 3 years in Company D 13th West Virginia Infantry and being wounded at Lynchburg. He enlisted at age 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Johnson
Coolville
Athens
Mason County
W. Va
Mr. Johnson
13Th West Virginia Infantry
Lynchburg
Veterans named to attend Porto Rico memorial unveiling
Span ish-American war veterans named by Governor Donahey to represent Ohifo at the unveiling of an American memorial at Guayama Porto Rico August 5 include Lester Riddie Delaware and Colonel G B Donavin George P Severner W R Jones and Otho Noble Columbus Alternates are Lieut Col Arthur W Reynolds and Nathan A McCoy Columbus W S Haley Toledo and Edison P Cott and Harry H Hunt Newark
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Donahey
Ohifo
Guayama
Porto Rico
Lester Riddie
Delaware
G. B. Donavin
George P. Severner
W. R. Jones
Otho Noble
Arthur W. Reynolds
Nathan A. McCoy
W.S. Haley
Toledo
Edison P. Cott
Harry H. Hunt
Newark
Banking Institute Holds National Convention In Cleveland
More than 2,500 delegates from across the United States attend the American Banking Institute five day convention in Cleveland starting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
United States
The
American Banking Institute
Local Folks Attend Gatherings and Funeral Notice
Ireland Mr and Mrs Hiram Root and Mr and Mrs FEJ Daugherty and family were Sunday guests of Layman O Neal of Mt Liberty. W R Clark and two children spent Sunday with B F Clark of Porterfield C EF Brandeberry visited her mother Mrs FE J Gill of Cutler over Sunday. S J Wildman were Sunday dinner guests of C W Hornsby s of Coolville. W E Dunfee had as Sunday guests their children of Athens. Jane Sleeth and son and daughter visit relatives in W Va. Albert Bingman son of A J Bingman died at his home in St Clairs ville July 8 tuberculosis aged 35 Burial at Bellville.
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Hiram Root
FE. J. Daugherty
Layman O'Neal
Mt. Liberty
W. R. Clark
B. F. Clark
Porterfield
C. EF. Brandeberry
FE. J. Gill
Cutler
S. J. Wildman
C. W
Days Prepare for the Fight in 1923 Campaign
The Anti-Saloon League of America schedules a national conference in Birmingham Alabama from December 17 to 20. Dr P P A Baker announces the convention with William Jennings Bryan likely to speak as the group aims to mobilize for a strong anti prohibition effort following recent wins in New York and reports of Governor Al Smith on a wet platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerville
United States
Anti-Saloon League of America
Birmingham
Ala
PP. A. Baker
William Jennings Bryan
New York
al Smith
Child Creates Paisley Sandals From Animal Skins
A youngster crafts eye catching sandals using shark, alligator, ostrich and lizard skins with Paisley designed patterns. The vivid footwear captures attention among wearers seeking extreme style.
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Kid
Editor Named on Schoenbrun Commemoration Committee
Columbus July 17 J F Hurst editor of the New Philadelphia Times named by Governor Donahey as his personal representative on the committee to commemorate Schoenbrun early Moravian village. State Senators W F Garver and Frank C Wise and Representatives James K E Finnefrock and James F Ebright are the other members.
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Columbus
J. F. Hurst
New Philadelphia Times
Donahey
Schoenbrun
W. F. Garver
Holmes County
Frank CC. Wise
Stark County
James KE. Finnefrock
James F. Ebright
Tuscarawas County
Sunday Visitors Reported Across Local Families
White Hall guest George Brown and Clarksburg family visit H. H. Brannon. Mrs. Lawrence Braley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elza Sapp. Alvira Kenney and son Clarence visited C. S. Moore. Harry Smith of Lancaster visited his in laws, the Will Cucklers. Phelps of Athens called on M. J. Hooper. Wendell Miller of Columbus and Emmett Jones of Huntington visited G. C. Lawson and family.
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George Brown
Clarksburg
W. Va
H. H. Brannon
Lawrence Braley
Elza Sapp
Richland Avenue
Alvira Kenney
Clarence
Bates
C. S. Moore
Harry Smith
Lancaster
Will Cuckler
Phelps
Athens
M. J. Hooper
Wendell Miller
Columbus
Emmett Jones
Huntington
G. C. Lawson
Knife Blade Removed From Man’s Tongue After Quarrel
Walter Mount 41 in Cincinnati suffered a left cheek stab from William Hafner during a quarrel. He was treated and released, then surgeons extracted a three inch blade from Mount’s tongue, which began itching before the blade was found.
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Cincinnati, O
Walter Mount
William Hafner
Mount
General Hospital
City Manager Offered Big Salary
Dayton dispatch says city manager Eichelberger has received a $20,000 yearly offer to manage Norfolk Virginia. The letter urges him to apply, noting salary is only part of the consideration. Eichelberger is considering the job but has not decided.
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Dayton, CO
Eichelberger
Norfolk
Chauncey OH ordinance fixes Athens Electric rates
Ordinance No 64 sets a ten year maximum rate for residential and commercial lighting in Chauncey Village Ohio 15 cents per kilowatt hour with minimum charges of 1.00 dollar per month for residences and 1.50 dollars for commercial meters The measure requires acceptance by The Athens Electric Company and includes meter installation and standard meters for all customers Passed by Council on July 5 1920 with Garfield Grimes as Clerk
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Athens Electric Company
Chauncey
Athens County
Ohio
State OF Ohio
Athens Fleetric Company
Notice of Stock Reissuance in Ohio Probate Court
Henry Zenner petitions the Probate Court of Athens County Ohio to compel The Lastro Auto Sales Company to issue new stock certificates for 5 shares of preferred stock valued at 160 each. The certificates were stolen on June 6 and 7 1922 and lost since. The hearing is set for Friday August 3 1923 at 9 a.m. Woolley & ayton appear as attorneys.
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Henry Zenner
Athens County
Ohio
Lastro Auto Sales Company
Probate Court
Lostro Auto Sales Company
Woolley & Ay
Anten
Eae
Athens council battles drainage and sidewalk disputes after cloudburst
Athens city officials spent most of the July council meeting addressing storm damage and surface water drainage in several districts. Suits were threatened in multiple cases while moves to improve Van Vorhes and Elliott streets, widen Iremont sidewalks, and relocate telephone poles aimed to make new walks viable.
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Athens
Arthur Boyles
North Congress Street
C. F E. Starr
Race Street
Council
van Vorhes
Iremont Street
John Gleason
West State Street
Gleason
Elliott Street
Stimpson Avenue
Morris Avenue
Forty Bushel Wheat Club Planned in Ohio
Ohio to form a Forty Bushel Wheat club modeled on the Forty Bushel Corn club. Membership requires 49 bushels per acre on 10 acres in annual contests. First competition begins at wheat planting this fall with rules modeled after the corn contest and several new features.
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Columbus
Ohio
New Wheat Club
United States
Local Chamber backs T and O C railroad for St Marys
The Chamber of Commerce and merchants of St Marys Ohio pledge to ship as much freight as possible over the Toledo and Ohio Central railroad to keep the terminal from being moved to Lima Ohio.
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ST. Marys, O
Chamber of Commerce
Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad
Lima
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Athens Electric Ssences
Chauncehey
Willace
Athens Tfreetche Company
Connell
Warren B. Koons
Garelely Grimes
C. FE. Norris
Olio
D.Q
And
ILA Ks
McKee Drus Company
Bankers Meeting
Miliar
Standard Oil Company
Ohio Corporation
Crown Caseline
Tanglefoot
O. & W. Thum Company
Grand Rapids, Mich
Ireland
White Hall
Garfield Grimes
Johnson
Peage
London
East State Street
Swanson Furniture Co
North Court ST
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