Miners in Convention Elects Officers After Lively Contest
Delegates representing about nine thousand miners from sub-district No 1 of district No 9 met at the courthouse. John Moore won the presidency over long-time leader Michael Collins as officers were elected for the coming year. The gathering included a theater party and a late supper with speeches and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Hocking
Sunday Creek
United Mine Workers
Michael Collins
Congo
Joseph Richards
Glouster
Richard Lanning
Blatchford
John Moore
Rendville
Moore
Collins
W. H. Haskins
D. O. Thomas
Glonuster
Continental Mines
J. M. Roan
Athens
Messrs
Thomas
Roan
Johnson Dining Hall
J. M. Wood
Haskins
I. M. Foster
F. W. Bush
Michael Colliina
John Gore
A. E. Price
Richards
Common Pleas Court Adjourned and Decisions Noted
The February term of the common pleas court adjourned Saturday without a day. Judge Wood named H. 5. Coulsrap and Mrs. Wm. Clark to the county visitors board. Lizzie Gibson v. Daniel Gibson dismissed. decree modified giving real estate to defendant and $10 monthly for the minor. Lottie Whitmore v. N. O. Whitmore alimony decree for plaintiff with two houses, four Nelsonville lots, a 62 acre tract deeded to plaintiff. custody awarded. cross petition dismissed. costs against defendant. John Whitmore fined $10 and jailed 10 days for contempt. State v. D. S. Stewart and N. A. Wetherholt continued.
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Common Pleas Court
Wood
H. 5. Coulsrap
Wm. Clark
Board of County Visitors
Lizzie Gibson
Daniel Gibson
Lottie Whitmore
N. O. Whitmore
Happy Hollow
Nelsonville
John Whitmore
State of Ohio
Stewart
N. A. Wetherholt
Almon Henry Dead in Amesville at 77
Almeon Henry, 77, respected resident of Amesville, died at his home this morning after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. conducted by Rev. Cellars. Bee the Carpences Hardware Co. , for Chain Pam , make Sprompt deliveries.
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Amesville
Almeon Henry
Cellars
Bee the Carpences Hardware Co
Happily Wedded. Carrie Scott and Carson Fultz Tie The Knot
Miss Carrie Scott of Little Hocking and Mr. Carson Fultz of Wolf Summit WV married at the bride’s home on March 12. Rev Culmer officiated. Miss Frances Scott served as bridesmaid and Benjamin Fultz as best man. The couple plan a westward honeymoon then return to a new home in Wolf Summit.
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Little Hocking
Carrie Scott
Carson Fultz
Wolf Summit
W. Va
CO. Culmer
Frances Scott
Benjamin Fultz
Mrs. Fultz
Miner Luhman Drowns After Fall From B and O Bridge
Luhman a 60 year old miner from Luhrig fell from the B and O Swing Bridge west of Athens while returning for a forgotten package. He disappeared in high river currents as companions Albaugh and Shaw heard a splash and notified authorities. The body recovery may take days. He leaves a wife and several children.
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L. Luhman
Lahrig
Athens
John Albaugh
William Shaw
Luhman
Albaugh
Shaw
Marshal Finsterwald
Luhrig
Candidates Withdraw From Central Committeemen Field
A list shows Wilfred Henry Dover E E James Ford Conner Monday Creek Wm Sharp Nelsonville 4th dist Alonzo Wooley Ames township H B Rath Lodi Wm Cox D B Lowry Mineral John Gatchell Wm Hines Trimble East dist Andrew Johnson Hollister Ora West Kimberly E M Stout Carthage withdraw their names as candidates for central committeemen and will not run this time.
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Sisson
Wilfred Henry
Dover
E. E. James
Buchtel
Ford Conner
Monday Creek
Wm. Sharp
Nelsonville
Alonzo Wooley
Ames Township
H. B. Rath
Lodi
Wm. Cox
D. B. Lowry
Mineral
John Gatchell
Wm. Hines
Trimble East
Andrew
Splendid Results At Methodist Church Evangeli stic Meetings
The Methodist church reports fruitful evangelistic work with a pastor Dr. W. L. Slatz receiving forty new members and baptisms totaling thirty seven over two Sundays. He expects another class of about forty to join soon.
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Methodist Church
W. L. Slatz
Infant Fay Everett Dies of Spinal Meningitis
Ida Fay Everett aged one year ten months daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Everett of near McDougall died Sunday from spinal meningitis. The funeral was held Tuesday at McDougall church conducted by Rev Baker.
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Ida ‘Fay Everett
Henry Everett
Near McDougall
McDougall Church
Baker
Local Doctor Solemnizes Two Marriages in County
Dr. W. L. Stutz was summoned to the probate court twice last week to solemnize marriages. On Thursday he united Charles Schermhorn and Clara Warn, both residents of the county.
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W. L. Stutz
Charles Schermhorn
Clara Warn
This County
Remarkable Officer Captain Julius C. Stedman Funeral Monday
Captain Julius C. Stedman served in the Mexican and Civil Wars as an officer. He became a Mason in 1855 and is remembered as a remarkable man in many respects. Funeral services are planned for Monday.
Nelsonville Pioneer Captain Julius Stedman Dies
Captain Julius Stedman a longtime Athens County figure died at his Nelsonville home aged 80 years 11 months 15 days He served in the Mexican War and Civil War including as captain of Co G 18th O V L and later Co B 141 O N G He was imprisoned at Andersonville eight months and later worked as a contractor builder and carpentry manager at the Athens asylum He was a Mason and a G A R member married three times and survived by three children Funeral rites were held at his home with Masonic auspices in the old cemetery.
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Julius
Co. B
22Nd Régiment
O. M
18Th Regiment
Co. G
Andersonville
Athens Asylum
Paramythia Lodge No
Golden Post G. A. R
Sallie Carter
Martha A. Nichol
Elizabeth Gibson
Eben Z
Emma Dobson
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
James H
Deaver
Colorado
Masonic Lodge
Ohio Women to Vote suffrage push gains momentum in Cleveland
The Ohio Woman Suffrage Association executive committee voted unanimously to urge the next state legislature to submit a constitutional amendment for full women’s suffrage. Work begins immediately to mobilize current and future members of the general assembly, amid strong sentiment. Other women’s organizations will be invited to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Woman Suffrage Association
Cleveland
General Assembly
Small blaze in barn behind shoe store extinguished
A minor fire was found in Charles Grim’s barn behind J. B. Rose’s shoe store. Firefighters arrived after the blaze was out, likely started by burning rubbish, and only a small amount of damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grim
J. B. Rose
Barker’s fiftieth birthday party at Wolfs Plains
About thirty friends gathered at H. M. Barker’s home on Tuesday evening to mark his fifty years. Music by Dr. Hawk and Grace MacCathran complemented the event as guests enjoyed an elegant nine o'clock lunch and well wishes for future birthdays. Nearby, Harry Moore and Miss Freda Phillips visited Mrs. Fannie McCathran and daughter Grace, while Sanford Shaw called on toe and Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Barker
Dr. Hawk
Grace MacCathran
Mr. Barker
Harry Moore
Freda Phillips
Chillicothe
Fannie McCathran
Grace
Sanford Shaw
Ana Nelsonville
Couple to Wed in Presbyterian Church Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Frank E Grones announce the marriage of their daughter Mabel Beatrice to Mr Russell E Bonifield. The ceremony takes place Thursday evening March 30 at 7 oclock in the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Grones
Mabel Beatrice
Russell E. Bonifield
Presbyterian Church
Death of Samuel Lake at 56 in Athens area
Samuel Lake aged 56 died Saturday of tuberculosis one mile south of Athens. Funeral and interment were held at Clark's Chapel on Monday. He leaves a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lake
Athens
Clark's Chapel
Garden Tools Sale Note Incomplete Advertisement
Fragment mentions garden rakes hoes spades shovels and rubber hose with price nine cents, but sentence is cut off. Likely a small classified ad item offering household tools at a low price. No clear date or shop name readable.
AMESVILLE Social Notes and Local Burglary Incident
Local residents and visitors are listed with brief movements and visits from Glouster Athens Marietta Waterford and Columbus. Notable items include a burglary at D W Cornell store by a thief seeking clothing and a revival service at the M K E Church likely to continue next week.
New England Visitations and Local Socials
Ed Peebles was a business visitor at Sugar Creek Sunday and Monday. Walter Wyatt of Logansport Ind visited relatives here the past two weeks and returned with Frank and Glick Wyatt of Kansas who have wintered here. Mrs Emma Copeland was called to Stewart by her father Mr Biggena’s illness. Cleveland Adrian of Stockport visited his aunt Mrs Rebecca Stahlin last week. Ray James of Broadwell visited Len McDonald late week. Mrs Ella Copeland who has spent eight months here left for Chillicothe to join her husband. George McHarter of Athens visited his father over Sunday. Miss Bertha Spears and Mrs Frank Coleman are on the sick list. The rest are convalescing. Myrtle Rowland went to Sugar Creek Sunday to stay indefinitely. A taffy pull with Ed Peebles’ family entertained local youth.
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Frank Minner
Bachtel
Wm. Mitchel
Jennie Veriy
Beaumont
Alice Mulligan
Carnes’ Store
John Fox
Logan
Hiram Borseter
Seth Maxwell
Athens
John Keller
Louise Hyde
Columbus
Chorge Fenzel
M. Pennybaker
Lizzie Mosier
Michael Parker
Florence Richards
Edith
Lancaster
G. W. Hill
L. M. Hall
Layton Ramiller
Orbiston
Mabel Chidister
Mabel McAllister
Arthur Boyles
J. A. Hardy
N. Poston
Cora Cunningham
Charles
Zaleski
Ed Cummins
Miss Mills
Charles Shepara
N. Hill
Nelle Stoneburner
Springfield
Herbert Leysbon
Karl Fott
Cosmopolitan Club
Mra. Frank Ranch
Lou Shaffer
Welleton
Nora Graves
Nelsonville
Harper Matheny
Koon
Deanville
Weatherbee
Alma
Lahing
Edward Michael
James McHarg
Carpenter
Clarks Chapel
J. Hawk
Fletcher
Sugar Creek
Alice Bell
Little Clarence Shaw
A. O. Young
Glouster
J. ©. Howard
Will B. Golden
Will B. Wells
G. Owen Linscott
F. W. Gibson
J. O Creadman
Fred Porter
Buchtel
John Fleming
R. B. Henry
Vesta
Morris Beasly
Waterford
Justin Gaynee Curtis
Hartisburg
Phoebe Williams
W. F. Cellars
Ned
Marietta
Samantha Allen
Effa McCune
D. W. O'Neil
D. W. O'Neal & Son
Granville Calvert
Robert Calvert
Sandy Gilson
Wm. Wilson
Letha Saunders
O. A
Louise Wooley
Mary Back
Emmett Cray
George Calvert
Emma Calvert
M. EK. Church
Ed Peebles
Walter Wyatt
Logansport
Ind
Frank and
Glick Wyatt
Kansas
Emma Copeland
Stewart
Biggena
Cleveland Adrian
Stockport
Rebecca Stahlin
Ray James
Broadwell
Len McDonald
Ella Copeland
Chillicothe
George McHarter
Bertha Spears
Frank Coleman
Myrtle Rowland
Mr. Ed Peebles
Local Notes From Trimble and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Sheldon Parks of Athens visited her sons Herbert and Dolph Monday and Tuesday. M King and wife of Crooksville were Trimble visitors Sunday. W Wilson and wife spent Sunday at Bishopville. Charles Bishop of Homer township seeks Republican nomination to state legislature. Geo Koons moved his family from Columbus to Trimble. Mrs 8 S Danford and Mrs H Brown spent Monday in Athens. John Mandt and family visited J M Haskins and family. Dick McCarty returned home for the season from the coal fields of Guernsey County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Parks
Athens
Herbert
Dolph
M. King
Crookaville
W. Wilson
Bishopville
Charles Bishop
Homer Township
Morgan County
Geo. Koons
Columbus
Trimble
Danford
H. Brown
John Mandt
J. M. Haskins
Dick McCarty
Guernsey County
Sprinter of Marietta Visits Friends in Guysville
A sprinter from Marietta spent a few days visiting friends in Guysville last week, staying with local residents and taking part in informal gatherings.
Stewart Birth Announcement and Local Visit Notes
Stewart reports the birth of a son to Burrel Stratton and wife on March 9. H. M. Roach of Athens visited relatives here for one day. L. H. Smith and family spent several days with relatives in Ath. Mrs. John Butts of Guysville and Mrs. Nan Withee of Kanagha were here last week due to their father Harvey Biggens's serious illness. Har vey Biggens, H. Smith, Mrs. Josephine Berry, Wm. Faires and Carl Hayes' baby are noted. Miss Hattie Norris, teaching at Federal, spent the weekend with her parents here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrel Stratton
H. M. Roach
Athens
L. H. Smith
Ath
John Butts
Guysville
Nan Withee
Kanagha
Harvey Biggens
H. Smith
Josephine Berry
Wm. Faires
Carl Hayes
Local Notes From Hulls and Surrounding Towns
Daniel Crawford and L D Back are sick. Mrs Sarah Williams of Long Ran visited her daughter Mrs F O Riley. Arthur Davis Earl Parmiter George and Edward Miller left for Illinois on Monday seeking summer work. Mr and Mrs Frank Lawrence visited the latter's parents at South Canaan Sunday. Rev Crabbe began protracted meetings at Asbury Monday evening.
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Daniel Crawford
L. D. Back
Sarah Williams
Long Ran
F. O. Riley
Arthur Davis
Earl Parmiter George
Edward Miller
Illinois
Frank Lawrence
South Canaan
Crabbe
Asbury
Preacher Brigader Lambhof to Speak at Presbyterian Church
Brigader Alexander Lambhof of the Salvation Army will preach at the Presbyterian church next morning. He is well known in Athens with many friends eager to hear him. The evening service features a sermon titled The Power of Redemption by the church pastor.
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Alexander Lambhof
Salvation Army
Presbyterian Church
Lamb
Athens
Barn Fire Destroys Moore Property Near Athens
A barn owned by Charles and Meilisa Moore three miles south of Athens burned down with all contents. Cause unknown. Loss about $400, partially insured.
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Charles
Meilisa Moore
Athens
Great Questions of the Bible Sermon Series Continues
The Christian Church crowd filled the pews again Sunday evening for the second sermon in Mr Lowe’s series on Great Questions of the Bible. Next Sunday night will feature the third sermon titled What Must I do to be Saved.
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Lowe
See Our Window Display Next Week for Fishing Tackle
See our window display next week for fishing tackle including com stock at Carpenter Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter Hardware
East Union Street House Offers Solid Investment Chance
The notice promotes a room house on East Union street as a sound investment. It mentions names Warren Border Moe Bettery the Carpenter and Ware Vone Washing Machines as part of the sale and asserts they sell you the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgent
East Union Street
Warren Border
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Miners IN Convention
Almon Henry
Julius C. Stedman
Elizaveth Shepard
Franklin Street
E. 8. de Miller
The
Christian Church
Frank Raine
J. Shepard
Mary Cooley
Grady
Florence Hickman
Ohio
Wolfs Plains
D. W. Cornell
New England
Missa
Hattie Norris
Federal
HULLS
Presbyterian
Christian Church Services
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