Decision Rendered Over Appointed Police at Nelsonville
A lengthy Athens county case concluded with Annye Coultrap upholding a demurrer against Mayor Buckley and six Nelsonville councilmen in a dispute over appointing Eden Moore as police chief. The trial spanned multiple terms from 1898 to the 1890s, with the Ohio law honoring soldiers influencing eligibility for appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semimon Pleas
Dude Coultrap
Age Coultrap
State of Ohio
Asher Buckley
Ebal
Nelsonville
Thas
Eden Moore
Quat City
Ohio
Ayas Hyed
Eden Mioere
Nelsa
David Wallace
Bucklea
Qwatzenoce
Wier Low van ML Parker
J. W Johns
Mayer
Coullray Sustainel
Death of Dr John Rickey Former Athens County Resident
John Rickey a longtime physician and Civil War veteran died at his Mt Sterling home after a pneumonia illness. Born in Alexander township in 184, he served in the 1st Ohio and 6th Ohio regiments, fought at Chickamauga Missionary Ridge and Shermans march to the sea, later studied medicine at Ohio Medical College Cincinnati and Beeker Hospital New York, practiced in Bloomington and Mt Sterling for 25 years, married with three sons, active in politics as a Republican candidate for State Senator.
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John Rickey
Mt. Sterling
Hickey
Athens County
Alexander Township
Ohio
Chickamauga
Missionary Ridge
Sherman
Athletic Fair at City Hall Draws Wide Support
A city hall benefit fair for the college athletic association promises a glowing success with decorations and sale booths representing various world differentiations. The event runs Friday evening and Saturday with plans for a large audience and proceeds supporting athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Athletic Association
Jury rules against executive power and appeals loom
Fragmentary text reports a court ruling disallowing a law granting employment preference to veterans as unconstitutional. It notes legislative overreach, potential higher court appeal, and mentions local political shifts in Athens County. The piece also describes a community fair with booths, music, and a Homeseekers' Excursions program by Central Lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maser Buckley
Union
H Igher Court
Indictments and Foreclosures Highlight Local Court Actions
The court records show Marion Litumer indicted for burglary with a former guilty plea presumed, with numerous foreclosures and default judgments listed against various defendants. Several cases involve balance of payments, and property sales are ordered pending outcomes. Notes mention bank assets and the community’s interest in legal and financial proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Litumer
Senki
Ohio University Endowment Boosts County Revenue Plan
Legislation enacted last session provides an annual endowment of about 33 000 dollars for Ohio University at Athens. The law, now a year in force, sets county apportionments and agreements, invigorating the college and expanding access for southern Ohio residents. The article notes increased enrollment, economic impact, and regional benefits while listing local names and places. Massie Metanler is mentioned in connection with a criminal assault case involving Terry Brooks, a Gloucester man, brought to Athens jail.
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Ohio University At
Athens
Ohio
Alexander Sang
Arthane
Dover
Lee Ty Landi
Revie
Troy
York
Potatoes and patent medicines flood a tangled era
A fragmented mixed-clipping item mentions potato storage in pits and shoveling, then shifts to ads for patent medicines from California Syrup Company and C C C Cure, local crime notes, a convent-turned-lade tale, and a university heating project, with list of trustees and health tonics. The tone is a chaotic historical newspaper fragment.
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Athens Messenger and Herald
Annye Coultrep
MT. Stebbling
Freemonia
PAR Qlves Ae
Athens Canty
Eai
Obit Central Lines
Alabama
Arkanes Jreen
Uelorada
Fiernds
Tom
J. B
Ohio’s Honored Sons
Edward Thomas
Delaware
Delta Tau Delta
Howard Gaye
Hamden
Calla
GO Bieness
Satentay
Meveland
Harry
Momebesh
Tastors
James
Gibson
Cellevia H Department
Crock
Geo. Batterson
Freelands
Craig and
Leah
Lior
Tylts
Pr Crook
Jeolee
Cincinnati
Mabel Wickham
TLL
Metixtele Ono
Nelson Chargdal
Andy W. Jacksop
Maggie XN
Poston
Helmiging
SRA
Anna Make
Nathaniel 5
Blake
Margaret Kerley
Katherine Ilainer
STH
Ohio Netena
Guilding & Lean Co
Pulaski Lowry
Menten
Tasett
Charles E. Hatfield
John Fisk Gnarndian
Andrew .Joniper
Serta
Chas
A. Cable
Thos
W. Jones
Sabe
aAther
Logan
Bia Lagan
Wright
M. Schwartzwalder
Pickering
Samuel Pickering
Mary Pilcher
New York
First National Bank
Tieadr
Pallas Clits
Winfield Scott Cannyside
Roy Clayton
Dankie
Longfellow
I Mianie
Mean
Mirae Moree
Mts
Hod Bipot
0. U
Tenry Brooks
Glouster
Dssaulting
Massie Metanler
Liv
Ohin
Ation E
Olay Sai
Nor
Buryine
Californt Syrup Company
Brock
Esquire
C.C.C
Mart
Clne
The
Ohio University
Dvy & Company
Moore
G. W. Boice
W. C.sewert
Charles Townsend
P. Wood
Dr. D. BK. Moore
Davidson
J. E. Be Tripp
W. E Bandy
Alexander
Marcel A. Wanna
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