Scott Trial Set for Monday at Common Pleas Court
The Common Pleas Court held session and disposed of cases. Dan Kimble and John Naughton pleaded guilty to assaulting Willie Smith and received 60 days in the Columbus workhouse plus $10 fines. Herman Wilson admitted larceny and got 30 days plus $10 fine and costs. Van Lukenville secured a divorce from Nellie Lukenville for wilful absence and infidelity. Witness lists for the Winfield Scott case are issued with trial expected next Monday March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Kimble
Nasterday
John Naughton
Willie Smith
Columbus
Ohio House
Naughton
Kimble
Smith
Herman Wilson
Fred P. White
van Lukenville
Glosister
Nellie Lukenville
C. D. Hopkins
Hugh Gormley
J. J. Gordon
Hub Clothing
Lukenville
J. A. Ivers
McConnelsville
A. A. Amos
Cincinnati
George W. Rose
Glouster
Court House
Winfield Scott
Police Stop Fight at Nelsonville School Colors Clash
In Nelsonville on Tuesday night police Isaac Warner and Thomas Shaner warned students to end a disturbance after dismissal. A Daily Messenger report notes the Athens Glouster and Nelsonville Traction Co. is advancing right of way deals and franchises, planning to build the line soon with early summer momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Warner
Thomas Shaner
Public Square
Daily Messenger
J. P. Reynolds
Athens
Selby Sells Interest in Athens Shoe Store
John D. Selby sells his stake in the court street shoe shop to partner G. W. Hopkins. Hopkins will run the business as G. W. Hopkins & Co after June 1, with Joe Selby remaining as the cobbler. The store inventory will be taken and the shop will move to the Hotel Athens location previously Henderson's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selby
John D. Selby
Selby & Hopkins
Court Street
G. W Hopkins
Mr. Selby
Athens
Mr. Hopkins
Henderson's Drug Store
G. W. Hopkins & Co
Joe Selby
Hopkins
Two-Cent Fare to Start Across Ohio Railroads
Ohio railroads will sell two cent a mile tickets by next Saturday and abolish all special rates. No round trip or half fare for conventions or children. clergy, charity workers, deaconesses, Salvation Army, and old soldiers pay full fare. Commutation rates continue. Sunday excursion decisions vary by road. Baggage charges rise to 18 percent. National Guard members pay two cents instead of one. state cost estimated at $2,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Sisters of Charity
Salvation Army
National Guard
Mark Davis Dead in Springfield Gun Wound Incident
Mark M. Davis son of former Athens Mayor O E Davis died in Springfield from a gunshot wound suffered several days ago. The death was reported as a special telegram to the Daily Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Daily Messenger
Mark M. Davis
Athens
O. E. Davis
Prowler Foiled by Shot at Lash Street Home
Mrs. Mary Richey and her daughter Miss Hattie Richey of No 14 Lash street woke at 12 30 Tuesday night as a prowler tried the front. Miss Richey fired through a window when the intruder crossed to the side of the house, frightening him away. Neighbors heard the shot and searched in vain. This marks a second disturbance after a late November attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Richey
Lash Street
Bohemian Girl Second Performance Delights Small Audience
The Bohemian Girl second performance in the university auditorium Tuesday night attracted a small crowd. The cast performed smoothly with increased freedom and better throughout. Bud Higgins of the Tinker Chorus drew laughs in the Fair Scene as a monkey, dragging the audience and chorus into laughter. The choral society, under Mr. McVey, shows progress and profitability after prior financial losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choral Society
McVey
Bud” Higgins
Freight wreck after burning trestle near Dyesville
Freight train No. 91 on the K. and M. collided with a burning trestle half a mile north of Dyesville at 8 50 last night. The engine fell twenty feet into the creek and fourteen coal cars collapsed. Crew escaped with minor injuries. wrecking crews and detours were arranged, with traffic delayed all day. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyesville
C. L. Wilson
Hobson
T Road
Watith Ning
Athens
Hocking Valley
Lybarger bill defeated in Ohio university fight
Athens rejoiced as the Lybarger bill aimed at destroying Ohio and Miami universities was defeated in committee. Dr. Crawford led the education campaign in the House with Irwin Tinker and Billingsly aiding. Senators Meek Huffman and local leaders coordinated a broad effort that stopped the measure and praised OA U advocates.
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Athens
Crawford
Lybarger
Ohio
Miami
State University At
Columbus
Irwin
Meigs
Tinker
Ross
O. A
Billingsly
Butler
Senator Meek
Dayton
Huffman
Major Welch
Ellis
Moore
Price
Foster
Major Jewett
Wood
F. S. Roach
W. M. Kurtz
O. U
Legion
Adultery Arrests Reveal Local Scandal in Amesville
Amesville reports Cash Johnson and Cora Durfee detained after yearlong search. In Carbondale they were found living together, brought to Athens for hearings, Johnson bound over for 300 dollars and Durfee on 100 dollar bond. Unable to post, both jailed in Athens awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Marshal C. P. Smith
Carbondale
Cash Johnson
Cora Durfee
W. P. Hoisington
Athens
Hostise
Squire
Scautre Gibson
Cora
Elsworth Durfee
Strike at Doanville Mines Reported
Doanville miners walk out in a strike over a day man boss dispute. District president Lanning has issued a decision that the workers reject. John Lax is named as mine boss. Authorities expect the stoppage to be temporary as the dispute is deemed minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doanville
Lanning
John Lax
Kelly Girl Recovering at Columbus Hospital
Sharpsburg reports the daughter of Chas Kelly is improving after severe burns sustained three weeks ago. Doctors and nurses from the town are credited with aiding her survival potential, as she faces a lengthy recovery ahead with limited hope for others burned over so much of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Chas. Kelly
Columbus
New Central Avenue Church Chartered in Athens
Citizens on the West Side met in Judge Carpenter's office in February to sign for a charter for the Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. A seven member trustees board elected a building committee with Rev. Bourquard as chair. Andersoon Brothers will draft plans by March 15 with concrete block structure likely, raising costs but promising a lasting city landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Ceived
Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev
A. B. Bourquard
Eugene Wolfe
Herman Bardin
W.S. Blackwood
George Johnston
D. A. Rardin
Andersoon Brothers
Athens
Mohler Moves to Athens Ends Albany Business Run
Albany March 6 Mohler, a longtime Albany merchant, has closed his mercantile and stock business and will join F C Steadman Co of Athens. He keeps Bolin Mills farm and Lee township Blue Grass Stock farm and the Wilkes and Railroad corner property. Mohler will relocate his family to Athens for schooling opportunities. The community regrets losing a hardworking and obliging tradesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
W. FE. Moler
F. C. Steadman & Co
Athens
Bolin Mills
Lee Township
Blue Grass
Wilkes
Railroad
Sheriff Escorts Inmate to Columbus Workhouse
Sheriff Webster transported Dan Kimble to Columbus on Tuesday after a Monday morning sentence of 60 days in the workhouse in common pleas court for assaulting Willie Smith in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Columbus
Dan Kimble
Common Pleas Court
Willie Smith
Delegates Selected by Triumvirate for Circuit Court Convention
The county Republican Central Committee sub group known as the triumvirate met to appoint delegates to the circuit court convention in Jackson on March 15. Judge Thos A Jones seeks renomination with Judge Bradbury and Mr Petit also possible candidates. a Jones delegation is expected with listed delegates and alternates including Andrew Murphy and Harry Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
Central Committee
Jackson
Thos. A. Jones
Jones
E. C. Woodworth
Bethel
Harry McKinstry
Bower
C. D. Hopkins
Stalder Trip Ends With Improving Condition
Telegrams report Mrs. Fred Stalder rushed to Battle Creek after her husband fell seriously ill during the trip. The family’s careful hope grew as Mr. Stalder’s heart action remained good and his condition gradually improved upon arrival and recovery at the sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stalder
Battle Creek
Michigan
Columbus
Toledo
Stalder
Public Debate on Panama Canal Study
The first section of Dr. Chubb's class will hold a public debate in the Auditorium at 8 p m on Thursday. The question asks if Panama should be a sea level canal with the public invited. Affirmative debaters are R W Heyman C R Kimberly J S Becket. negative debaters are W S Blackstone C O Ryder K L Adams. An oration on Abraham Lincoln by G C Blower will follow. The sixth annual debate lasts about an hour and a quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. L. Adams
Abraham Lincoln
G. C. Blower
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Reynolds
Traction Company
Nelsonville
Mar
Mark Davis
Mary Richey
Creek ‘Noone Hurt
Lydarger Bill
Ames
Gibson
Kelly Girl
NEW Church
Central Avenue
Mohler
Circuit
Trip
Panama Canal
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