Treasurer at Huntington Denies Embezzlement In Shortage Case
A. H. Kale, longtime B&O treasurer at Huntington West Virginia, was indicted for embezzlement after a $1400 shortage was found during an audit. Kale claims innocence noting agent Hamilton had access to funds and fled, with investigators tracing about $900 to Hamilton. Kale, dismissed and in custody, retains lawyers and awaits trial amid public support for his innocence.
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A. H. Kale
Huntington
W. Va
Hamilton
Kale
West Virginia
Hantington
Council
Hope & Duncan
I.M. Foster
Foster
Agent Hamilton
No New Developments In Chester Davis Death
Coroner Lane exhumed the body of Chester Davis after a train accident near Stewart last Monday night. A second postmortem was held this Monday with no new cause identified as of now. Prosecutor Foster Sheriff Murphy and others have sought evidence to support foul play but remain empty handed. The case grows more mysterious and investigators vow to pursue any remaining leads to reveal the true cause.
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Lane
Chester Davis
Stewart
Davis
Foster
Murphy
Boxwell Commencement at College of Music
The Boxwell or Patterson commencement will be held Friday August 4 at 1 p.m. at the college of music. Dr. T. L. Lowe will give the address and the college quartet will provide music. At least sixty of the district schools brightest graduates will attend. The public is invited to witness the exercises.
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Boxwell
Griffith and Kelley Wed in Athens Ceremony
David Griffith of Pennsylvania and Miss Addie Kelley of Athens married July 20 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. W L Slate D D officiating. Athens will be their future home.
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David Griffith
Pennsylvania
Addie Kelley
Athens
W. L. Slate
D. D
Infirmary Tour Highlights Fine Shape and Strong Care
Athens county Board of Visitors led by Judge Wood toured the new infirmary observing well kept facilities. Supt. and Mrs. Baker hosted while inmates dined. farm operations reported 107 acres with 100 under cultivation and strong stock value. The building features steam heat electricity and abundant water supply with robust fire protection. committee praised Supt. Baker and wife as capable managers.
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Athens County Board of Visitors
Wood
N. Palmer
Mary deSteigner
Emma Clarke
J. ©. Barker
D. M. Burchfield
Baker
Athens County Fair and Races Preview This Year
The Athens county agricultural society plans its annual fair and races on August 22 24 and 28 with better finances and richer purses to attract top horses. Premiums are raised in several departments and exhibits encouraged. Secretary H H Haning will send copies of the premium list. The grounds promise innocent amusements from lemonade to the cane van and a strong sense of community and hospitality.
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Athens County Agricultural Society
H. H. Haning
Athens
Ohio State Normal summer session ends with 650 students
The summer term closes at the Ohio State Normal in southern Ohio after six weeks with 650 enrolled students from 70 of 88 counties. About 400 trunks must be moved as 80 percent depart Saturday morning. impact includes $2,000 weekly in room and board revenue and a brief teachers institute starting August 14.
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Ohio State Normal
Ohio
Athens
Teachers’ Institute
A Nighttime Meeting Tests Honest Boaster
A speaker doubts a boastful man’s honesty after meeting him only in darkness. The remark hints the challenge of judging character by limited time or light.
Barn Struck by Lightning Burns in Charlies Robbins Farm
A barn at Riverside owned by Charlies Robbins was struck by lightning on Wednesday evening and burned to the ground within about thirty minutes after the strike. One horse was killed when lightning split the barn. two other horses were saved by Scott Ranyon though he himself was nearly burned. The fire also set electric lines ablaze, reaching to Morse Pennybaker’s house, causing widespread excitement in the area.
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Nelsonville
Charlies Robbins
Riverside
Scott Ranyon
Morse Pennybaker
Presbyterian Services Invite All Members to Sunday
The church on the corner asks every member to attend the Sunday services. The morning sermon is titled The Duties of Church Members. In the evening, brief reports from the state and national Christian Endeavor Conventions will be shared, praised by those who have heard them.
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Christian Endeavor
Endeavor
Congregation Rejects Pastor King Resignation Demand
At a Wednesday church meeting the Presbyterian congregation unanimously asked Rev. King to withdraw his resignation and take a one year leave of absence. He declined the year off and said the Presbytery must decide the pastoral relationship. King plans a three week Pacific coast vacation starting next Monday to visit the Lewis and Clark Exposition.
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Dr. King
The
Presbyterian Church
King
Pacific Coast
Murphy Appointed Deputy
Hal W. Murphy a longtime deputy sheriff was named division collector of internal revenue by Acting Collector Manly under Collector D. H. Moore. He succeeds Stone of Hocking county and will earn about 1200 dollars annually plus travel expenses. Murphy went to Chillicothe yesterday for instructions.
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Hal W. Murphy
Internal Revenue
Manly
Murphy
Mr. Stone
Hocking County
Murphey
Chillicothe
Burglary Captured in Old Tobacco House Standoff
In January two Johnson brothers Ed and Charles burglarized the C A Nice store. They fled to West Virginia but were drawn back by a citizen posse led by Nice who was sworn as deputy. Ed Johnson was wounded by buckshot and captured. Charles escaped. Ed awaits grand jury indictment in Athens.
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Big Run
C. A
Nice
Johnsons
Chas
Johson
Athens
Happily Surprised Miss Watkins Hosts Athens Gathering
Miss Mary Watkins enjoyed a surprise party at her rural Athens home on Thursday evening attended by numerous friends including Miss Maud Baker Adrian Duances Lenna Duncan Goldie Ashton Jessie Weiss Lale Hill Ella Hill Ari Bell Anna Fagan Mary Fagan Mary Secoy Lacy Mulligan Mary Mulligan Kate Fagan Nettie Wat kine and gentlemen Clyde Hill Ray Finney Ezrah Lain Harry Baker John Fagan Peter Fagan Arthur alah Frank Mulligan James Bell Link Denean and Will Watkins. Refreshments followed games as the crowd shared a pleasant social event two miles east of Athens.
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Mary Watkins
Athens
Missa Maud Baker
Adrian Duances
Lenna Duncan
Goldie Ashton
Jessie Weiss Lale Hill
Ella Hill
Ari Bell
Anna Fagan
Mary Fagan
Mary Sécoy
Lacy Mulligan
Mary Mulligan
Kate Fagan
Nettie Watkine
Clyde Hill
Ray Finney
Ezrah Lain
Harry Baker
John Fagan
Peter Fagan
Arthur Alah
Frank Mulligan
James Bell
Link Denean
Will Watkins
Methodist Episcopal church services and events
The Methodist Episcopal church holds preaching by Dr. W. L. Slatz at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A reception of members follows the morning service. Epworth League meeting August 26 at 6:30 p.m. Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. under F. C. Coultrap.
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Episcopal Church
W. L. Slatz
Epworth League
Ourg
Athens County Atlas and History to Be Published at $7.50
E. 8. Rhodes heads sale efforts for the Athens County Atlas and History. Photographer Hoffman will stay through August 10 to complete illustrations. Shanton and Linscott continue soliciting until then. The volume, bound in buckram with leather trim, runs about 150 pages with maps, township plats, county history to 1906, and 500 halftone illustrations. Delivery begins September.
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Athens County
Rhodes
Tuscarawas County
Athens Capital
Hoffman
Shanton
Linscott
A. J. Frame
Athens
F. M. Chase
Cincinnati
Miraculous Escape From Gas Poisoning
Miss Mary Arscott daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Arscott of Congress Street escaped death by asphyxiation Sunday morning after lighting a gas stove in a small bathroom. The room filled with fumes as she closed the windows and was overcome, her mother broke in and found her on the floor.
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Mary Arscott
Robert Arscott
Congress Street
Bank remodeling halted over sidewalk obstruction
Work on the First National Bank building expansion to house Security Savings Bank caused a sidewalk dispute when a 15 inch bay window projection was deemed to obstruct town property. Mayor Logan ordered an immediate stop, then work resumed after consultation with a lawyer, with plans to enclose the front before week’s end.
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First National Bank
Security Savings Bank
W. A. Hibbard
Logan
O'Bleness
O’bleness
Moore Elected Manager Of Eldridge Higgins Wholesale
Charles O Moore long associated with EK BE Shedd of Columbus and previously in retail groceries has been chosen manager of the Eldridge Higgins wholesale grocery. He will begin when the new building is ready around September 1, earning a lucrative salary and bringing strong knowledge of local trade conditions.
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Chas. O. Moore
EK. BE
Mrs Barth Injury After Mulberry Street Fall
Mrs Otto Barth injured her right arm in a Tuesday accident at her Mulberry street home. She slipped on steps, strained a nerve and bruised the arm, and will be confined to the house for some time.
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Otto Barth
Mulberry Street
Horse Stealing Case Involving L. D. Radcliff
L D Radcliff of Hudson faced common pleas court after bond set at 600 dollars for alleged horse stealing. W B Battin traded two lots for two ponies, one given away at sale, the other kept on Radcliff premises. A writ of replevin arose when Battin demanded his property, Radcliff allegedly refused, and a warrant followed. Mayor Logan presided Monday and ruled as described yesterday.
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L. D. Radcliff
Hudson
Court of Common Pleas
Logan
Battin
Jane
Radcliff
Giffin
Athens Giants Triumph In Narrow 5-3 Victory
The Athens Giants beat Sharpsburg 5 to 3 in a Friday game. Thompson pitched four innings before Wade relieved him. Parker pitched well for Sharpsburg but received little run support as Athens dominated early and held on for the win.
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Athens Giante
Thompson
Wade
Parker
Sharpsburg
Gianta
Athens Lamber Wins $12000 Washington Interior Finish Order
The Athens Lamber company secured a $12,000 contract from a Washington D.C. contractor for interior finish work on a department house. The bid was not the lowest, but the firm earned the order through merit rather than price.
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Athens Lamber Company
Washington D.C
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Will Clear
Tili
Griffith-Kelly
Board OF Visitors
Athens County Fair
Presbyterian Services
C. A. Nice
Johnson
Methodist Church
County Atlas and History
Common Pleas Court
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