Moody Damage Suit on Trial at Trimble Mine
The Moody damage suit against the William Job Coal Company began in Athens court, seeking $20,000 for injuries from a December explosion at Trimble's blacksmith shop. John Moody and Don Lefever were badly injured when dynamite froze and exploded, leaving Moody blinded and Lefever with a blown arm. both men await testimony as the trial proceeds with jurors and legal teams selected.
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Court House
Gust House
Temple of Justice
Tole
Evers
Jon Moods
William Job Coal Company
Athens
John Moody
Trimble
Ay the
Coal Company
Don Lefever
Moody
Lefever
Lefeyer
Keirns
Tefever
Columbus
Witham Job Coal Company
Lefeverace
W. H. Irwin
Filet
Gilman
S. A. Wilson
Dear
F. S. Grones
J. D. Selby
Clavie Claston
O. B. Sloane
L. H. Pet
E.G. Logan
G. J. Putnam
Rod, Kern
Fee Jowett & Wood
J. A
Explosive Case Trial Sees Expert Witnesses Examined
John Moody testified in the afternoon as expert witnesses were examined yesterday on explosions and explosive nature. Fifty witnesses were summoned in the case. Evidence may continue tomorrow and the case may not go to the jury until tomorrow night or Saturday morning.
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John Moody
Witnerses
Carthage High School Building Question Sparks Taxpayers Protests
Strong sentiment grows in Carthage township over bids for a proposed high school building. Taxpayers demand voter input before action, after a mass meeting adopted mild protest resolutions. A second meeting with taxpayers and the board is planned for Monday, June 16 to discuss the issue.
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Lottridge
Board of Education
Bord of Education
Ohio University to Hold Commencement Exercises
June 10 ceremony will award diplomas to graduates including George W Caldwell Lattridge Conner Athens William J Cophank Tappan Fred P Johnston Priniive Maury H Kaler Athens George F Lamb Will's Creek George F Lapp Lancaster Howard S Palme Hamden Nellie M Pickering Athens Carl D Sheppard Mc Arthur Mary A Townsend Athens Samuel J Winter Crooksville Six graduates will deliver orations: Townsend on Jeanne d Arc Sheppard on The Politician Patriot Lamb on Nehemiah the Jew Caldwell on The Advance of Arbitration Conner on Toussaint L'Ouverture Johnston on Consistency.
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Ohio University
George W. Caldwell
Lattridge
Conner
Athens
William J. Cophank
Tappan
Fred P. Johnston
Priniive
Maury EH. Kaler
Genrpe EF. Lamb
Will's Creek
George F. Lapp
Lancaster
Howard S. Palme
Hamden
Nellie M. Pickering
Carl D. Sheppard
McArthur
Mary A. Townsend
Samuel
Winter
Crooksville
Jeanne d’Arc
George F. Lamb
Nehemiah
Toussaint L'Onverture
Lady Minstrels Impress Athena Audiences Two Nights
The Lady Minstrels, presented by local talent, drew strong praise for standout performances and wide laughs. Proceeds from Ross receipts totaled 284 dollars first night and 860 dollars second night, funding improvements for the Ao! Club rooms.
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Athena
Ao! Club
Handsome Sam
Ross
Show Day Customs Changed in Athens
An Athens merchant notes a decade long shift in show day behavior. Road improvements have drawn out-of-town residents who visit the circus but shop little, reversing the former pattern of doing business from dawn to late night. Farmers once endured mud to reach town, now arrival is leisure driven.
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Athens
Athena
Cirena
Athens Poised to Become Central Coal Hub
Athens is expected to surpass Nelsonville as the regional coal center as drills test a expanding field north and west of the city. Major mine owners have sold to syndicates and plan new shafts within five miles of Athens, signaling rapid growth and future population and industry boosts.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Scotland
Nelonvile
Tave
Promising Oil Field at Featherstone Property
Stewart June 10 A gas well on the Featherstone Property by Federal Oil & Gas Company shows oil with strong promise. Stockholders cheer the potential for paying quantities and dividends. J W Murphy predicts a bright future, while D W Cornell and Harley Cook expect Federal Oil stock to rise toward 200.
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D. W. Cornell
Harley Cook
Weasel Feasts on Ch'c's at Hooper Farm
A weasel visited Adizon Hooper's chicken house one mile south last week, killing forty chicks. The animal cut throats and drained blood, leaving bodies in the house. A set trap failed to catch the clever marauder.
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Adizon Hooper
Gentry's Dog Circus Delights Athens Crowd
Gentry's show featured trained dogs and other animals entertaining both children and adults in Athens Saturday afternoon and evening. A sudden rainstorm dispersed the crowd during the finale, leaving many soaked and amused by the spectacle.
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Gentry
Athens
Soldier Learns of Global Tour on Philippine Duty
Back from the Philippines, H. E. Learned, a soldier for over a year in the field, spent his vacation with his parents Dr and Mrs A Learned. He served seven years in the Eleventh Infantry as musician and saw action in Cuba and Porto Rico during the Spanish American War. He later went to the Philippines and returned by San Francisco after traveling via New York, completing a circuit around the globe.
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Milldeld
H. E. Learned
Mra. 4
Kiearand Kerced
Eleventh Infantry
Cuba
Porto Rico
Orient
New York
San Francisco
Globe
Twelfth Annual Athens County C E Union Convention
The twelfth annual convention of the Athens county C E Union will be held at Amesville on Friday and Saturday of this week. An excellent program has been provided and interesting subjects will be discussed by able speakers.
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Athens County C. E. Union
Amesville
Baccalaureate Exercises Set for Sunday at University
Ohio University will hold baccalaureate exercises Sunday morning at 10 30 in the university auditorium. President Ellis will deliver the address on Education and Service with pastors from local churches participating and a strong music program planned. The auditorium heating will be tested prior to the event.
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Ohio University
Ellis
Students Recitals at University Auditorium Series Begins
The rauslo department of the university presents a series of student recitals in the auditorium tonight at eight and again Friday at eight. A Saturday afternoon performance starts at two. Admission is free and the public is invited.
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Rauslo
University
So Covi
Old Soldier Joshua Schrives Dies at 66
Joshua Schrives, 66, died Thursday at his home here from heart disease. A funeral service was held Saturday, conducted by the G A R in which he was a member.
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Buckel
Joshua Schrives
Death of J. W. Weatherby in Rome Township
J. W. Weatherby a well known citizen of Guysyville and long time resident of Rome Township died Thursday at his home from heart disease. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 AM at Asbury conducted by Rev. Cherington. Interment followed there. He was 50 and leaves a wife and son.
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Guysyville
Jane
J. W. Weatherby
Asbury
Cherington
Rome
Children perform in Athens church services trio
At All the Churches. Lateresting children's services were held Sunday evening at three Athens churches, Methodist, Christian and Presbyterian. Excellent programs were rendered and the children performed admirably. Large audiences attended the exercises.
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Athens
Methodist
Christian
Presbyterian
Marriage License Notices From Various Towns
Marriage license listings show Hershel Mirkendall and Goon Kun plus Grace Spitzer at Channeey, R. C. Graham and Bertha 8. Stephenson of Nelsonville. Jesse Donaldson and Wellie Edwanks of Kimberls. Albert C. Foraker and Bertha V. Willson of Athens. Harry H. Howards and Ivie Back of Garden. William Smith of Murray City and Callie Riley of Athens. David Shipman and Hattie Goins of Broadwell. E. W. Kyttee and Hanonsh Make of Jacksonville.
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Hershel Mirkendall
Goon Kun
Grace Spitzer
Channeey
R. C. Graham
Bertha
Night Policeman Engaged and City Jobs Settled
The Monday council meeting discussed hiring a janitor for city hall and opera house with Eli Roush retaining support and A Roach uncertain. Merrill Woodraft received 140 citizen signatures and was confirmed as policeman four to one, while 0 to A. P Linavott was set as night patrol for Athens. An ordinance on city weighing was referred to a committee and Union street paving was approved. Bills were paid and the council adjourned.
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Eli Roush
Roach
Hsapa
Merrill Woodraft
Athens
Teswu
Woodrufl
A. P Linavott
Lie Merchante
Union Street
Cemetery Street
Siother
Plate Glass Breakage at Roach Building Incident
Four plate glass panes belonging to FE 8 were shattered at a repair site near the corner of Coors and Union streets. Glass had arrived days earlier and sat in a street box ready for framing when a hole was cut and the panes broken. Value estimated at $150 with no suspect identified.
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Rascal
Roach
Coors
Union Street
Ratory
Fell from Scaffold at Presbyterian Church Sunday
Fensalena of Fred Fensel fell from a scaffold at the Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon. He lay unconscious for a time, his face cut badly. A physician attended and he was taken to close the wound. He suffered bruises and a 15 foot fall but escaped with no serious injuries.
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Willd’ Fensalena
Fred Fensel
Presbyterian
Sud
Model School Launches at Ohio University Summer Term
The model school, tied to the summer term at Ohio University, will be led by Miss Lillie Farin Wie, a training teacher from the Starietts schools. Parents may consult Prof. Eli Dankle about the program. It begins June 21 and lasts four weeks. tuition is one dollar.
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Ohio University
Lillie Farin Wie
Starietts
Eli Dankle
Follar
Ohio University Receives GE 1000-Watt Cage Transformers
The Electrical Engineering department at Ohio University received two 1000-watt air cooled cage transformers from General Electric. They were donated for use in alternating current testing work and valued at about $0 to $874.
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Ohio University
General Electric Company
School Board Names S. St. Johnson as Teacher for Next Year
At a recent Trimble district meeting the board engaged S. St. Johnson of Trimble as a teacher for the coming year. Johnson is described as an experienced educator and the board is to be congratulated on securing his service.
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Millfield
S. St. Johnson of
Trimble
Johnson
Sunday School Convention Set for Athens Township Church
The Township Sunday School Association of Athens Township will hold a convention at the Bel E Church in Athan on Saturday June 21. An afternoon and an evening session are planned.
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Township Sunday School Association of
Athens Township
Bel E
Athan
Athens Woman Dies After Iodine Poisoning Case
Miss Matilda A. Scott of Athens died Saturday night at her University Terrace home from tincture of iodine poisoning. Nine weeks of pain followed a mistaken ingestion while treating a minor ailment. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 at her home with Rev. G W King assisting. She is survived by sisters Lizzie and Kate and brothers Milton of Cincinnati and Frank of Iowa.
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Matilda A. Scott
Athens
University Terrace
King
Mr. Howe
Lizzie
Kate Scott
Milton Scott
Cincinnati
Frank Scott
Iowa
Milton
Frank
Miss Scott
Scott
Athenian Speaks at Findlay Convention
Rev T I Lowe of Athens spoke at the State Sunday School convention in Findlay on The Bible Estimate of Childhood. He cited Daniel Webster Carlyle and Ruh kin, urged home instruction as base for teaching, recalled Christ blessing children, and urged the church to value innocent childhood as a jewel.
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Findlay
Dev. T. J. Lowe
Ohio
Rev
T. IL. Lowe
Athens
the Spaater
Daniel Webster
Thomas Carlyle
Ruykin
Lowe
Robert Hall
Jonathan Edwards
Christ
Alice
Mr. Lowe
Dan Peeen Wathh
Humber
Residence Burned in Unexplained Fire at Carr Home
The residence of D. D. Carr burned to the ground last night with most contents destroyed. The family saved only a small bundle of clothing. Loss runs to several hundred dollars, partly insured. Mr. Carr plans to move to Chauncy soon to start a business.
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Janet
D. D. Carr
Finsurance
Carr
Chauncy
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