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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1897

Page

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Court docket reports verdicts and adjournments in county case load

In the case of Chitford against the Horking Valley Railroad a verdict for the plaintiff was returned. Several civil matters including partition in Samuel Wines vs Marion Ocossen were disposed, and actions such as bastardy complaints against Anna Couriney v A Cotten were dismissed. A notable jury decision in Clifford v Niv. & caitroad awarded damages of 4280 after a retrial, while Swartzwalder v Swartzwalder faced postponement for divorce and other cases like Tippie v Tippie and Brooks v Brooks were filed or continued. Court adjournment looms as the term nears completion.

Ok Oubenaty Ie Docker Samuel Wines Marion Ocossen W C. Bean Frank Lowther S. C. Dank Anna Couriney A. Cotten CIV TL Railroad Company Stock Ve & Western Talbo Damisdewell Tac Wassar Durin Clifford Caitroad Clifford Nelson M. Swartzwalder Sarah B. Swartzwalder West Tever Court House Coultrap MsAriar Dit Vones Galtipilis Hell Court Trang Sudee Jones al Tvial Ted Charles Tippie Sarah Tippie Solia A. Brooks Henry Joseph Brooks Equity Ohio Adame Wooley Carl J. Kennard Ats

Meeting of W O T U Program Planned for State Convention

The mid year meeting of the state executive board of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union convened at First Presbyterian church with state president Mrs Henrietta Mourne presiding. Officials from several cities attended as luncheon guests at Hotel Berry and discussed plans for the annual state convention and local promotions.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union First Presbyterian Church Henrietta Mourne Berry Athens Benrietta Monroe Xenia Ammit W. Clark Columbus Berea Sarah Loston Nelsnnville Sarah Terry Demarest Upper Sandusky Andinette Clevenger Wilmington Hattie B. Adams Mary W. Castle Georgia Hoepley Katee Pargum Chillicothe

Banquet Draws Masonic Lodges to Paramythia Night

In Masonic circles local lodges gathered Tuesday night for a notable event at Paramythia Lodge No. A large hall hosted visiting members from across the county along with Wel district lecturer J C G Preston of Marietta who demonstrated an 8rd degree exemplar The evening featured a banquet served by Samuel Pickepy and a display of fellowship as participants noted the occasion with remarks and approbation from several attendees including J Parker Biges J AL Chine and others from nearby towns such as Nelsonville Zaleski Millersport and Mt Vernon There was one notable moment when M Doser was remembered and the local crowd expressed esteem for Preston and the ritual work

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Preventive measures for black knot and peach yellows in Ohio

The document outlines controlling black knot in plum and cherry trees and peach yellows in Ohio peaches. It urges removing infected trees, isolating infested orchards, and applying soap sprays while leaves fall. It notes San Jose scale presence and calls for appointing township fruit commissioners, with mandamus as a remedy if trustees fail to act.

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Accident Ends Lillie Kinder Life in Jackson County

A fatal accident occurred at Jacksonville Place near Morgan County when seventeen year old Lillie Kinder was shot by Lawrence Vest while attempting to take a thirty eight caliber revolver. The bullet entered her right ear and passed through to the temple, killing her almost instantly. Vest, her uncle, and a visitor to the area, is reported distressed as funeral arrangements are made in Morgan County.

Jacksonville Place Lie J Kinder Lawrence Vest Vest Lim Jett Temple Jacksonsilly Moontville Morgan County Ty Bacon

Counties settle state tax for school funds unevenly

All counties except Hamilton and Cuyahoga report December property tax settlements. Most counties pay more state taxes than they receive for schools, while a few draw out more for school support. The article lists counties such as Adams, Lawrence, Jackson and Vinton with small tax contributions but large school funds.

Hamilton Cuyahoga Atlens pSoe Jackson Ham Adame Lawrence Paundings Vinton

Tetten to Supreme Court case against railroad firm

Herbert Byard sues the 1B and 70. 5-1 railway company in the Supreme Court at Columbus after losses in county courts. A bayshed containing Byard property was burned by sparks from the companys engine. He seeks damages. Beard lives three miles west of Athens near Nalcton. Fos Kest. A five room home good location. Rhee Grimrenor. Jones & Wor sich.

Tetten Supreme Court Herbert Byard Columbes Byard Spark Jeompany Beard Athens Nalcton Fos Kest Rhee Grimrenor Jones &Worsich

Controversy Over Principle in Local Election Rhetoric

A Sunday speech by Elder MacLyne sparks a district uproar as the league asserts the upcoming corporation election hinges on principle, not men, tying votes for Steane Worstell Lawrence to the saloon and drunkard trade. The editorial plea urges readers to judge the People vs The Saloon with civic resolve and charity.

Ss. Olas Ube MacLyne Corporation Principe Walfe Kern Stedman League Steane Worstell Lawrence Stedman, Kern and Wolfe Gal

Tragedy Near Chauncey As Man Struck By Train

John Stubbs a deaf and dumb man near Chauncey was fatally struck by a Toledo and Ohio Central passenger train at Mount station near Columbus. The engineer warned but he did not heed signals. the train halted after the impact. Identification came when Albert Williams read a description in Columbus papers and recognized the body. The incident occurred during a period of mourning, with the body transported to Chauncey for burial.

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Council Meeting Discusses Sewers and Street Repairs

The town council met in regular session with limited business. Residents of Camp Wool urged immediate street improvements, while Vine street sewer extension faced funding issues. Supt. Scott warned that Mill Street sewer is clogged after high water, with costs expected high. A committee visit to Cincinnati was planned to discuss Union Street funding.

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