Examiners Report Reveals County Shortage of 71756.82 in Funds
Athens county faces an extensive audit of public funds after Examiner EB A Dover reports a shortage exceeding 71756.82 over eight years ending 1908. The probe covers Athens county offices including auditor and treasurer, with several officials charged with misstatements and overdrawn fees.
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Athens County
State Department
Columbus
EB. A. Dover
Biddison
Hickman
Dover
Winfield Tt
Scott
E. A. Dover
Alfred Peckingpaugh
W. K. Scott
Peckinpaugh
Athens
Ohio
W. D. Guilbert
Rutledge
Bureau
State
County officials urged to install fireproof vaults and a county depository
An examiner cites Section 85 and 1136-1 urging secure rooms and fireproof vaults for county treasury offices. The report warns records are unprotected and proposes establishing a county depository to reduce treasurer liability and earn interest. It notes mismanagement of road receipts and pledged reforms per public office supervision guidelines.
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Ohio
Couny
Bureau of
Excessive audit fees billed in county records
Report lists excessive charges against county officials including E. R. Walker auditor 21.56 and F. Scott ex auditor 90. EB. C. Woodworth treasurer 883. A. W. G. Hickman ex treasurer 91.35 and 89.36, G. Biddl 80, John Pickett ex coroner 52.30 and John F. Biddle commissioner 87.59.
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E. R. Walker
F. Scott
EB. C. Woodworth
A. W. G. Hickman
Same
G. Biddl
John ©. Pickett
John F. Biddle
A Good Example to Follow
Guy Pierce of Gaynville aged 15 sets a school attendance record. In three years he never missed a day, was never tardy, and did not leave the classroom during hours. He missed only two weeks when advised by his teacher to stay home for measles concerns.
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Bureau of Inspection and Supervision
W. F. Scott
Winfield Scott
Guy Pierce
Gaynville
Guy
A Busy Missionary Spreads Bible Study Across April
Rev. E R Armacost home missionary reported April travel of 249 miles and visits to 143 families to promote Bible study. He preached sixteen sermons organized three Sunday schools and distributed seventy one Bibles and testaments.
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E R. Armacost
Contractor Dead in Athens After Work Big Project
Thomas Kintz, a well known Lancaster contractor who has done considerable work in Athens in recent years, fell dead Monday morning, allegedly from apoplexy. He had just completed a large new project.
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Thomas Kintz
Lancaster
Athens
Affidavit Filed Against Winfield Scott III in Athens County
Winfield Scott, longtime Athens County figure, faced accusations of forgery related to a county semi annual settlement. He collapsed from mental strain after hours in the auditor's office with inspectors and was later reported improving by his physician. Prosecuting Attorney Foster filed the affidavit before Mayor Logan.
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Winfield Scott
W.F. Scott
W. G. Hickman
E. G. Biddison
Dover
Peckinpaugh
East State Stree
Foster
Spott
Logan
State of
Ohio
Athens County
Henry Logan
Said
Israel M. Foster
Athens
Winfield Scott, Sr
W. F. Scott
A. D
Towit
Murphy
Scott
Piano Recital by Miss Van Vorhes at University
Miss Van Vorhes and her piano pupils will present a free recital in the university auditorium this evening at 7 30. All are invited to attend.
Bucket Shop Suspended Over Margin Gambling in Ohio
The Oline building bucket shop halted operations indefinitely on Monday May 1. The closure followed accusations of gambling on stock margins, not lack of business, with W B Sisson of Nelsonville linked to speculation. Local push to end the office arose amid grand jury talk and complaints from residents fisheries.
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Brocer
Oline
Ohio
W. B. Sisson
Nelsonville
Honigeh
Cline
Wilson
Sue Kennard Weds Stanley Stone in Logan at Berry Hotel Athena
Mrs J H Kennard of Carbondale entertained Sue Kennard and Stanley J Stone at a Sunday wedding reception for their daughter Sue and her groom Stanley J Stone of Logan. Guests from Carbondale Logan Sugar Grove and this place attended including J F Stone Benna and Clara Stone R Stone Carry Alexander and Wm Todd and families. A later invitation to a dinner at J F Stone’s home on May 11 was extended to additional guests.
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J. H. Kennard
Carbondale
Sue
Stanley J. Stone
Logan
Berry Hotel
Athena
J. F. Stone
Benna
Clara Stone
R. Stone
Carry Alexander
Mra
J. W. Woodard
H. F. Stone
Sugar Grove
Wm. Todd
Death of Chauncey Infant Elmer Dwight Sharp
The four months old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Sharp of Chauncey died early Friday morning after being reportedly well at three oclock. The funeral was held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon at two oclock.
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Elmer Dwight
Charles Sharp
Chauncey
Sharp
Christian Church
First National Bank Declares 6 Percent Dividend
The directors of the First National Bank declare a six percent annual dividend for the past six months. The bank’s stock is highly valued in Athens for its solid performance, strong dividends, and tax advantages. It remains one of the strongest and most successful financial institutions in southern Ohio.
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First National Bank
Athens
Ohio
Dr Rorick Named Head of Columbus Colony for Feeble-Minded
Dr BE H Rorick, longtime superintendent at Athens state hospital, was elected to lead the Columbus institution for the feeble minded youth. He departed to assume duties Tuesday morning, with Dr Milo Wilson temporarily in charge at Athens. Trustees expect a replacement here soon as Dr Rorick’s wife and daughter depart with him.
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BE. H. Rorick
Athens State Hospital
Columbes
Columbus
Milo Wilson
Rorick
Athens
Dr. Rorick
Doren
Cline Seeks Business in Washington and Columbus
Haliday Cline traveled to Washington D C and Columbus for business at the start of the week.
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J, Haliday Cline
Washington, D. C
Columbus
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Biddison and Hickman
Treasury
John O. Hill
Joseph Wolf
D. A. R. McKinstry
S.E. Hedges
H. W. Murphey
A.W. Lynch
Ll. M. Foster
A. Murphy
Joan Finsterwald
R. 8. Dent
John McLaughlin
Wm. James
N.W. Baker
Lucy Ballard
Isaac Warner
J. R. Hickman
J. M. Lauderbach
D. A. R. MecKinstr
M. Foster
Hickman Oy
J. M. Foster
Woodworth
Stepl
County Records
Winfield Scott Sr
Scott III
Son
Bucket Shop
Rutter
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