Suit Filed for Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
Miner G. Biddison sues Winfield Scott Sr. in Common Pleas for 17500 alleging Scott as deputy auditor unlawfully collected and misappropriated county funds while Elmer Biddison served as Athens County treasurer from 1896 to 1900. Summons served. case may delay indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner G. Biddison
Winfield Wt. Sr
Common Pleas
Athens County
Said County
Winfield Scott, Sr
Elmer GG. Biddison
Nelsonville
Glouster
Ting
Field Scott, Sr
Mr. Biddison
Scott
Mr. Scott
County Treasury
Out of Court Settlement Ends Snyder Will Litigation
The dispute over the George Snyder will in Jerseyville, sparked by heirs opposing the widow Mrs Rowenna Snyder, has settled out of court. The widow receives 1000 in lieu of her dower, exemptions, a year’s allowance, and share of personal property. Addison Cramer, son in law, bought the farm near Jerseyville with about 3300 extra for his wife’s heir share, ending a lengthy case that drew wide attention and cost litigants much money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Snyder
Jerseyville
Rowenna Snyder
Addison Cramer
Ion
Church Evening Features Music and Sash Drill
A church event offered enjoyable entertainment blending music and literature. The evening highlighted a sash drill performed by a group of young ladies and gentlemen to a good turnout, leaving attendees pleased with the program.
Judicial delegates chosen for Marietta convention
Judge J M Wood delegates list includes H G Stalder L M Jewett F W Bush H W Murphy A W Lynch J M Foster C H Bryson W Bower E B Rose J P Wood Jr W Juniper Emmett Keenan J E Hartnell T L Morgan Harry McKinstry L H Clark F C Crider Fred Riley George Miller Addison Parker Dr B W Pickering John Mc Laughlin Lewis Rossetter A L White T J Pickering S S Bever age A J Crawford J W Bryson W S Leighty William Stahl John F Biddle L G Worstell Jon Finsterwald Dr B C Vorhes D W Cornell H M Webster E R Walker O G Tinker Mark Zimmerman P W Hickman Dr K T Crossen Elmer Halbert L F Carpenter J F Kempton M F Seward W F Williams B F Swore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G Stalder
L. M. Jewett
F. W. Bush
H. W. Murphy
A. W. Lynch
J. M. Foster
C. H. Bryson
W. 8. Bower
E. BF. Rose
J. P. Wood, Jr
W. Juniper
Emmett Keenan
J. E. Hartnell
T. L. Morgan
Harry McKinstry
L. H. Clark
F. C. Crider
Fred Riley
George Miller
Addison Parker
B. W. Pickering
John McLaughlin
Lewis Rossetter
A. L. White
T. J. Pickering
F. Beverage
A. J. Crawford
J. W. Bryson
W. S. Leighty
William Stahl
John F. Biddle
L. G. Worstell
Jon Finsterwald
B. C. Vorhes
D. W. Cornell
H. M
THAT HOUSE OF YOURS Will Feel Warmer With Green Seal Paint
For sale by H. L. Wheat, offered to ease cold season discomfort with a coat of Green Seal Paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wheaton
Athenian Cooking Club Pleasantly Entertained
Miss Sylvia Louise Carpenter hosted the Athenian Cooking Club gathering with a dozen guests in attendance. The group included Mrs. E. C. Burenfield, Mrs. Clifford Fulton, Mrs. E. C. Sehlons, Mrs. David Slaughter, Mrs. Franz Woodworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Louise Carpenter
E. C. Burenfield
Clifford Fulton
E. C. Sehlons
David Slaughter
Franz Woodworth
Charles Cornwell
C. L. Jones
George Coe
W. F. Hearst
V. C. Loos
R. P. Jennings
Lulu
Unvarnished Cane Delivered With Mysterious Letter
J B Rose received a knurled weathered hickory cane by express on Saturday wrapped in tissue with a letter signed by The Committee stating the staff is for his lone walk through life. Rose paid the express charge and later learned companions claimed they smoked the money, leaving him to guess about one donor after a telephone call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Rose
Express
Hfe
J. B
Quarter
Mr. Rose
Gas Explosion Burns Woman in Athens Home
Mrs. Lillie Beverage escaped with severe burns after a gas explosion at her Dean Avenue residence. A rubber hose at a gas stove leaked when not fully shut off and ignition occurred as she returned home and struck a match. The blast wrecked a one story kitchen addition. damage is about $59. Dr. A P White attended her at a neighbor’s home. The burns are not believed to be life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverage
A. P. White
Albert Love
Governor Pattison Improves Briefly as Rumors Spread
Reports from Columbus say Governor Pattison showed an unusually good night and an encouraging condition with normal temperature pulse and respiration. Despite cautious official bulletins, rumors of death or relapse circulated widely, undermining public confidence in the noncommittal statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patti
Columbus
Death of Mrs. John Knowles in Coolville
Mrs. John Knowles, known as Maria Tilton, died in Coolville after a year with tuberculosis. She was about 50, born in Meigs County, survived by her husband and four children. Her husband has been in Montana. funeral plans were not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
John Knowles
Aikin bill passes Senate to raise Dow tax to 1000 a year
The Senate voted 23 to 13 to approve the Aikin bill raising the Dow tax from 350 to 1000 annually. It now goes to the governor or faces 10 days without signature. provisions outline taxes for saloons and railroad buffet cars with penalties and refund rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Atwell
Beatty
Berry
Boehmer
Hrandt
Crist
Denman
Drake
Duvall
Hypes
Kinsman
Lamb
Lauman
Mahaffey
Earl Slutz to Preach in Lancaster Church
Dr W I Slutz announced at the Methodist Episcopal church that his youngest son Earl Ransom Slutz may be licensed to preach this week by the quarterly conference in Lancaster Ohio. He is a Lancaster High School graduate and senior in the Classical course at Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Slutz
Methodist Episcopal Church
Earl Ransom Slutz
Lancaster
Ohio
Athens
Earl
Buckeye
Akron
Cranston
Oran
Yenin
Karl
Lancaster High Schold
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Co. C
van Stutz
Bhp Aye - En
Cleveland Woman Visiting Widow Smith for Two Weeks
Mrs Charles Smith of Cleveland arrived Tuesday to stay two weeks with her mother in law Mrs Matilda Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
Cleveland
Matilda Smith
Wilson Salary Bill Effects Athens County Officials
The Wilson salary bill will not change most Athens county officials pay except the county auditor and sheriff. Based on population based scales the probate judge auditor treasurer would earn 2916 dollars, clerk 2575, sheriff 2160 and recorder 1970, but actual pay depends on fees reaching maximums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernor
Athens County
Wilson
A Model Man Is Mr. Watson
Torch mentions William Watson a pioneer resident about to turn 72 in July who recalls Athens county’s woodland past near Torch. He lists two brothers Nelson in Meigs county and Henry in East Liverpool, plus four Ohio sisters. He says he never drank swore or sued, owes nothing, and dislikes church while upholding a square deal. His wife, 71, and the couple run the hotel at Torch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torch
William Watson
Little Washington
Ohio
Athens County
Nelson Watson
Meigs County
Henry Watson
East Liverpool
Wm. Watson
Toreh
Family honors daughter with party in Canaanville
Mr and Mrs Edward Carpenter entertained a number of young people in honor of their daughter Faye on a Friday evening in Canaanville March 2. A luncheon was served and Faye received many valuable presents from friends. The crowd departed late, praising the well spent evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaanville
Edward Carpenter
Faye
Fowrtoces Hs Hirth
Legislaure Adjoins Schedule Amid Governor’s Uncertain Health
The legislature plans to adjourn in early April if Governor Pattison dies before then. A tacit agreement to close the session by April 2 emerged from a leaders’ conference as key finance chairs and lawmakers weighed the governor’s critical condition and possible death. The Yost resolution failed in the Senate, and adjournment timing remains tied to the governor’s status and obsequies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Yost
Senate
General Assembly
Harris
Speakey Thompson
Hafner
Senate Finance Committee
Baldwin
House Finance Committee
Hypes
Bense
Ottawa
Een Hracel
Wordman’s musical roots traced to Campbell Hall days
The article notes V Wordman as a natural musician and fine tenor drummer. His grandfather Cephas Carpenter, also a noted drummer, placed sticks in his hands when Wordman was young, shaping a strong family drumline tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
It James
Cephas Carpenter
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E. G. Biddison
Tve
Circuit Courts
Supreme Court
Republican Central Committee
J. M. Wood
Marietta
Dean Avenue
Aiken
Father's Church
Earl Slutz
M. E. Pulpit
MR. Watson
Faye Carpen
Legislaure
Wordman
Campbell Hall
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