Evangelist King arraigned over slander in Nelsonville
Lewis King Holiness evangelist faced arraignment in Nelsonville on a charge of slander by Lizzie Bettemeir a Catholic woman. He pleaded not guilty waived examination and was bound over. A crowd of Catholic women pursued him with whips through streets before police escorted him to the depot amid cheering church members and curious locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis King
Nelsonville
Quire Rose
Lizzie Bettemeir
King
J. P. Reywis
Mr. Reynolds
Ather Powell
Rose
Pickett
Mary Whalen
Barabara Gleason
Marshal Finsterwald
Vinsterwald
Holiness Church of
Marshal Pinsterwald
Fitch
Athens
Foster
Webster
Nelson Ville
Nelson- Ville
Wasi
Penn State Faculty Member Delivers Shakespeare Lecture
Dr. Be W Chubb dean of Ohio University returned home from State College Pa after speaking Friday night before a men's literary club. The club's members are Penn State College faculty, and Chubb has studied the great English dramatist Shakespeare in depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Chubb
Ohio University
State College
Pennsylvania Bate College
Dr. Chubb
Death of Mrs Dixon in Pleasanton Ohio
Mrs Mar sha Dixon died after months of illness near Pleasanton Ohio at about age 72. She leaves a husband two children Mrs John Duckler near the old homestead and A H Dixon at Tehamah Nebraska. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8 30 in the M E church in Pleasanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Pleasanton
Marshall Dixon
John Duckler
A. H. Dixon
Tehamah
Neb
M. E
New Arrivals
Mr and Mrs Eugene Carsey of Hudson Street are the parents of a daughter born Friday April 30. Mr and Mrs Lew Hoisington of McKinley Avenue are the parents of a son born Saturday May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Carsey
Hudson Street
Lew Hoisington
McKinley Avenue
Athens County Company Formed to Drill Oil Field
The Magic Oil and Gas Co was organized in Athens County Saturday afternoon by J B Carpenter O O of Athens O D Eddy of Glouster J W Campbell of Coalville Urias Campbell of Marietta and A B Moore of Athens. Capitalization is 25000 with a leasehold of about 1500 acres between Coolville and Stewart. Four sands including Cow Run Berea and Gordon will be tested. drilling will start as soon as papers are received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magic Oil and Gas Company
Athens County
J. BE. Carpenter
Athens
Oo. D. Eddy
Glouster
J. W. Campbell
Cocilville
Urias Campbell
Marietta
A. BE. Moore
Coolville
Stewart
Arias Campbell
Berea
State Aid Public School Funds Clarified
Three county school districts have applied for eight month schooling under state aid. Officials previously could not confirm the process. Auditor Walker reports that districts with eight months for year ending Aug 31 1909 may receive from the state treasury funds to cover deficiencies after the August 1909 draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
County Auditor's
Miners Confront Four Foot Copperhead at Wade Mines
Miners John Burns Dick Burns Hill and George Phylis were attacked by a copperhead in a dark Wade mines corridor in Coshocton Ohio. The snake leaped repeatedly but was blinded by flickering lamps. Phylis finally killed the reptile which measured nearly four feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
John
Dick Burns
Hill
George Phylis
Wade
Phylis
Raids on Saloon Run by County Prosecutor Team
Detectives acting under County Prosecutor Hunt raided the saloon run by Councilman Daniel Bauer in Cincinnati. They seized contents including safes and other items to be used as evidence in the crusade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man’s Saloon
Hunt
Daniel Bauer
Cincinnati
Athens High Falls to Wellston in 14 Inning Marathon
In a season opener delayed by rain sleet and snow, Athens High lost 8 to 7 after 14 relief-filled innings at Wellston High. Schaeffler Dickson and Sarratt led batting for Athens with Wilson and Sarratt dominant on the mound. Wellston prevailed in the final frame with two singles a stolen base and an error. A return date is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High
Wellston High
Athens
Wellston
Schaeffier
Schaeffler
Dickson
Sarratt
Wilson
Iis
R.H. PO
Sennett
WatRina
I. Aere
Nelson
Stevenson
Rf Evewe
Wellston Falls to Schaeffler Absent Al
Wellston coacher on base as Schaeffler yields six runs on six walks and twelve strikeouts. Sarratt, Wilson, and Moore each pitch, with Schaef fler and Moore combining for twelve. Nelson and Sarratt collect two-base hits, Nelson-Nelson to Wilson on a double play, and Hite charged with wild pitches and passed balls. Time two forty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaeffler
Sarratt
Moore
Wilson
Dy Moore
Nelson
Sloane
Penzel
Fire Ends in Death at Crescent Nickelodeon
May 3 Peoria disaster after explosion in the Crescent nickelodeon film room. City editor and theater manager William W Robinson dies. machine operator Walter Woodrow severely burned. Two women faint as 300+ patrons evacuate calmly through the fire wrapped main entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Crescent Nickelodeon
William W. Robinson
Playhouse
Walter Woodrow
Moving Picture
Roosevelts Bay Four Lions in Mau Hills
In Nairobi on May 3 four lions were killed at President Roosevelt s camp in the Mau hills. Colonel Roosevelt’s gun brought three to earth on the first shot, and his son Kermit killed the fourth with three shots. About 200 native followers joined the American party in a celebratory hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelts Bay
Nairobi
British East Africa
Roosevelt
Mau Hills
Kermit
Panama’s First President Dr. Manuel Amador Dies
Panama reports the death of Dr. Manuel Amador first president of the republic after a long illness He was 75 years old and passed away in Panama City on May 3 marking the end of an era in Panamanian history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Manuel Amador
Republic of Panama
Ice man in August faces sympathy for others during busy times
In August, when the ice man is busy and making money, we wonder if he has any sympathy with other people who are experiencing very full times.
Trustees to Meet Plan Dormitory Remodel at Ohio University
The Board of Trustees of Ohio University will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. in Ewing Hall to consider plans for enlarging Women’s Hall, a dormitory at College and Union streets. The General Assembly recently appropriated 30 750 dollars for remodeling and enlargement. Boyd Hall on Park Place accommodates 88 women. the expanded Women’s Hall will house about 100 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Board of Trustees
Ewing Hall
College and
Union Streets
General Assembly
Boyd Hall
Park Place
Second Damage Suit Filed Against B and O S W Railroad
The Athens case seeks $6563.50 from Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad for flood damages on March 14 1907. Charlies F Hummel filed the petition in common pleas court claiming the embankment and pier obstruction worsened the flood impact and washed away his property. Attorneys Lewis and Sayre represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & O. S W. Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad Company
Athens
Common Pleas Court
Charlies F. Hummel
Lewis & Sayre
Hummel
Woman seeks permanent alimony from husband after separation
Hannah Graham of Sugar Creek, via Prosecutor Foster, files for permanent alimony against husband Gabriel E. Graham. Married December 24, 1900, he left repeatedly, most recently April 12, and a trip to Oklahoma is suspected. She cites lack of support and seeks alimony based on continued absence and property in Sugar Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Hannah
Graham
Sugar Creek
Gabriel E. Graham
Oklahoma
Permits to Wed Mentioned for Four Couples in County
A fragment lists Thomas Herbert a 24 year old miner and Lucy Gatchel 22 a teacher of Glouster, and Charles Haning 47 a farmer with Carrie Lohse 45 near Athens. The note ends with reference to a grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Herbert
Lucy Gatchel
Loth of
Glouster
Charles Haning
Carrie Lohse
Athens
Former Athens County Child Passes in Far West
At eight o clock on April 5 1909 four month old Lowell D Kirkendall son of Elza and Mrs Kirkendall died at Carmen Oklahoma after four weeks of stomach catarrh. Funeral was held April 7 at the Christian church with James A Crain pastor. Interment in Prairie Chapel cemetery. Born December 7 1908 the infant brought joy to his parents and community before his peaceful passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Far West
Lowell
Elza D. Kirkendall
Carmen
Oklo
Christian Church
James A. Crain
Prairie Chapel Cemetery
Little Lowell
Gilbert D Preston Dies by Suicide in Columbus
Gilbert D Preston aged 42 president of Interstate Coal and Coke died at his home on Hawthorne Avenue from a self inflicted gunshot wound. The death followed years of strenuous business activity and the recent death of his daughter. Coroner notified and he was a Mason and active in several Scottish Rite bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, C
Gilbert D. Preston
Interstate Coal & Coke Company
Nelsonville
Johnson Coal Mining Company
Lorain Coal & Dock Company
Preston
Harry Ensign
York Lodge
Temple Chapter
M. Vernon Commandery
Scioto Consistory
Scottish Rite Masone
Deaths of Mr Preston and Daughter Elsie Noted in Athens Nelsonville
Mr. Preston, brother of F. L. Preston of this city, was well known in Athens and Nelsonville. News of his tragic death came as a severe shock, and the death of his daughter Elsie Preston followed a visit here some months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Preston
F. L. Preston
Ale
Athens
Nelsonville
Miss Elsie Preston
Court sustains will of Hobert Cook in probate ruling
Probate Judge Lynch ruled Saturday afternoon that Hobert Cook's will is valid and admissible to probate. The contest by the daughter-in-law of Columbus, who received only a nominal sum, was overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Hobert Cook
Columbus
Welch son of local family to head Hartford Post financial page
T C Welch son of Major and Mrs J M Welch leaves this city for Hartford Connecticut to take charge of the financial page of the Hartford Post. He has spent the last four years in New York City and will proceed to Hartford with his parents who depart at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Welch
J. M. Welch
Hartford
Peace congress activities in Chicago May 3
As a prelude to the peace congress, churches in Chicago held services titled Peace sundry. AFL President Samuel Gompers spoke at Belden Avenue Baptist church and Edwin D. Mead addressed Union Park Congregational church. Schurman told of war evils at Orchestra hall. A silent 2000 strong Socialist demonstration at Grant's monument ended without incident. red carnations marked participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peace Congress
Samuel Gompera
American Federation of Labor
Belden Avenue Baptist Church
Edwin D. Mead
Boston
Union Park Congregational Church
Orchestra Hall
Sunday Evening Club
Schurman
Cornell University
Socialist Party
Lake Front
Grant
Motor Boat Breaks Records on Mississippi River
The Brer Pox owned by Morria P. Kean of Cincinnati arrived in New Orleans after breaking all motor boat records on the Mississippi. It covered 1,554 miles in 4 hours 21 minutes 58 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Morria P. Kean
Cincinnati
Mississippi River
Elder grooming judged crucial over youth in old age
The piece argues cleanliness remains vital as people age, noting that older individuals resemble last year's dads even at their best. It emphasizes societal expectations for elder appearance and personal upkeep beyond youth standards.
Tragic Runaway Horse Hunt Ends in Two Deaths
Charlee Little, 21, and Albert Bennett, 26, both of Lawrenceburg Indiana, were killed instantly near North Bend Ohio when struck by an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio passenger train while hunting a runaway horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Charlee Little
Albert Bennett
Lawrenceburg
Ind
North Bend
Baltimore & Ohio
Train Kills Cambridge Lad In Tragic Accident
Roy Barr eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Barr was run over by a Pennsylvania coal train in Cambridge. Both legs were mangled and amputation was necessary. he died a few hours later in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Lad
Cambridge
Roy Barr
Joseph Barr
Ohio oil boom spreads across Columbus era Bremen fields
In Ohio's Perry Hocking Fairfield Vinton and Athens counties a wave of oil fever follows Bremen discoveries. With Standard Oil pumping 1500 to 2000 barrels daily and hundreds of companies formed, prospectors push along Berea and Clinton sands toward Clairville Crossenville Maxville and Buch tel as geologists warn of a potential vast oil cavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Columbus
Perry
Hocking
Fairfield
Vinton
Athens
Newark
New Lexington
Lancaster
Junction City
Somerset
Standard Oil Company
Berea
Clinton
Buchtel
Columbus and Hocking Coal & Iron Company
Columbus, Hocking Coal & Iron Company
Clairéville
Crossenville
Maxville
Webb Summit
Kachelmachber
Ohio
Rachelmacher
Athene County
College Dean Resigns at Oxford College for Women
Hamilton Ohio May 3 Miss Catherine Cox resigns after five years as dean of Oxford College for Women. Her departure ends a long period of leadership noted for academic programs and campus administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Reductions in Bell long distance tolls in Ohio
Reductions of nearly one third cut many Ohio Bell long distance rates. The Independent telephone interests claim the cuts may spark a tolls fight as they prepare to meet the new rates. Athens officials received notice Saturday evening while Columbus reports the reductions apply to central territory and start immediately on three minute calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Bell Telephone Lines
Columbus
Athens
Bell Lines
James Brailey, Jr
Columbus United States Telephone Company
Athens County
Senate Debates Tariff as Week Opens in Washington
Washington May 3 The general debate on the tariff in the senate is set to continue through the week and likely extend next week. The finance committee plans broad discussion while resuming schedules when speeches pause. Senator Borah urges income tax while Senator Piles pushes high lumber duty. Bradley to speak tomorrow with Dolliver and Cummins foreseeing speeches midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Committee On Finance
Borah
Piles
Bradley
Dolliver
Cummins
Iowa
Women killed as Pennsylvania flyer collides with carriage
In Cleveland on May 5 a Pennsylvania flyer struck a carriage at Bedford. Two women, Mrs. Fred Meyers and Mrs. Charles Wolfe of West Detroit Michigan, were killed. Injured were two boys Carl Wolfe and Ernest Wolfe of West Detroit, Miss Emma Brocker of Cleveland, and A. H. Stoblman of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bedford
Fred Meyers
Charles Wolfe
West Detroit
Mich
Carl Wolfe
Ernest Wolfe
Emma Brocker
A. H. Stoblman
Indiana Murderer Identified in Columbus Prison Case
Charles Pierce held at Logansport Ind for the Kroeger murder has been identified as the man sent from Cleveland to the Columbus penitentiary on robbery charges June 9 193. He was released January 9 and then moved to Cleveland before joining a Peru Ind circus as hanger on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Columbus
Charles Pierce
Logansport
Ind
Kroeger
Cleveland
Peru
Travel Lecture by Mr Gilbert McClurg in Texas Tonight
Mr Gilbert McClurg presents a travel lecture on Texas at 8 o clock in the Auditorium. The program includes moving pictures and 200 colored stereoscopic views. A special operator will handle the pictorial features as he tours. The event is under University auspices and admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert McClurg
Texas
Jilted Youth Fires At Church Then Dies
Nicholasville Kentucky May 3 A 21 year old Alex Jennings son of wealthy parents fired a bullet into his brain at a crowded country church in Little Hickman after a quarrel with his sweetheart. Worshipers fled in panic but returned to aid him. he died after removal from the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholasville
Alex Jennings
Little Hickman
Here
Jennings
Also Mentioned on This Page
PENN
STATE
Literary Club
Dean Chubb
Athens County Company
Magic Oil and Gas Co
Nickel Theater
Charles F. Hummel
Gilbert Preston
Act
Hawthorne Avenue
Ing
Cook
On Eastern Publication
Hocking Valley
Columbus, O
THE
Bell Company
Sen
Kentucky
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!