Memorial Address and Decoration Day Plans in Athens
Memorial events in Athens honor Union soldiers with services led by Rev. D C Omis and Rev Thomas. Decoration Day observances on May 30 include a city hall address, a Grand Army procession to cemeteries, and posthumous tributes to fallen heroes. The Department Commander clarifies Memorial Day by state law, designating Monday after May 30 as the legal observance if May 30 falls on a Sunday.
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Union
Washington
Adanon
Bulton
Vicks
D. Comis
Methodist Church
Thomas
Grand Army
E. L.lybarger
Cloiely
Democratic Central Committee Endorses Hugh Dormiey for State Senate
The Democratic central committee met at the New Brown House to endorse Hugh Dormiey for the Ninth District State Senate. The group discussed delegates for the state convention and endorsed Dormiey amid a brief, orderly meeting in Athens County.
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Democratic Central Committee
Hugh Dormiey
New Brown House
Democratic Party
Athens
Moyheir
Cep
Conarp
Saiardas
Seno
Bren
Hugh Gormley
Natey
Weil
Fredi
Beime
Berde
Jury at work as Common Pleas Court convenes
The Common Pleas Court convened on Tuesday morning with a grand jury at work. The panel includes John Pure, J. Wilson, David Jussell, Frank Webster, Thomas Cabeen, and others. The docket is unusually full this term, but indications point to few findings. About one hundred witnesses were subpoenaed. several civil cases were disposed of or decided, including Shapur vs Frances L. Steed and James Koln vs Theo Brotz.
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Common Pleas Court
Decker
Win
Desidi Wilson
David Jussell
Frank Webster
Thomas Cabeen
Andrews
Ford
Conner
BE Clark
A. Wiley
Griswald
Dinemore
VU. Canty
B. Clayton
Lewis Stearn
Wim
Wilson
UsenEaurers
Erand
Dia Shapur
Frances L. Steed
James Koln
Theo
Brotz
Eivy
Frank Moleo
Auitcher B. Port
Wmeaney
Thomas Pes
George W. Burson
The
Austin Manufacturing Company
Money
Apollo Brown
Wm. J. Wells, Et al
Minnameyer Believed Drowned Then Found Alive in School
Local report from Athens area says John Minnameyer of Mechanicsburg was suspected to drown in the Hocking River near Harmony two miles east of the city. He surprised searchers Sunday by appearing alive at a nearby schoolhouse, claiming he had faked his death. his disappearance followed domestic troubles and long wandering along the river.
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Athens
John Minnameyer
Mechanicshurs
Hocking
Harmony
Minnamerer
Tim
Sauridus
Sanday Cmirds
Mimnamoyer
Minnameyer
Mechanicsbing
Te Phice
Tests for Determinneg How Thick Corn Shall be Planted
Fragmentary lines describe experiments on corn planting density at Chi Station. Measurements compare stalk spacing and yield from different distances from bottom lands, noting soil, stand uniformity, and potential optimum interval.
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Chi Station
Delegates Nominate Judge Theo Jones At Jefferson County Rally
Seventh district Republicans gathered at city hall with delegates from Gallia Meigs Washington Monroe and other counties to nominate Judge David Jones of Gallia for Annalen Pleas judge. Major Townsend chaired the session as Jones received unanimous support and delivered a gracious post nomination speech.
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Atlan
Gallia
Vinton
Washington
Monkee
Meigs
Athens
Theo Tones
Ius Inch
M. Dgnett
R. M. Switzer
H.C. Fisher
Keeper
Monroe
H.C. Bothiell
I. Rose Washington
Judge Jones
Hay
Athens Growth Shown by Post Office Receipts Report
A local postmaster outlines postal revenue trends in Athens, noting rising gross receipts and salary links to office finances. The piece argues that continued growth could enable free city delivery, improved streets, sewerage, and an opera house, boosting Athens as a thriving residential town.
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Athens
Tus Ross
Posmaster Craig
Athens Postefign
Araja
Cab Gow
Baker
Craigs
Col. Baker
Graig
Gist
Reveipte Antil
Auc
Olie
Morgan Gardner Electrical Machinery
Ait
Athens Lumber Co earns high commendation for workmanship
A grainy 19th century letter extols Athens Lumber Co for superior material quality, prompt shipment, and courteous treatment. It praises site work and finishes on a new residence, noting no contract deviations, ready carpentry support, and overall satisfaction with the company’s products and service.
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Athens Lumber Ceniny
Duige Cunlitap
McArthur
Athens
Dudge
Careful Angling Restrictions Aim to Protect Fish
The article warns readers to follow state fishing laws in all waters, prohibiting gear like nets and traps and setting size limits for bass. It declares violations a public nuisance and subject to fines from twenty five to one hundred dollars, with potential imprisonment for nonpayment.
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Lian
Adda
Lae Corny
Meeting on city hall offer turns to broader concerns
Report of a Saturday morning gathering by The AMeNE COnRSE noting some weather issues but a spirited session. Topics ranged from carpentry to orchard health, with commissions and farm concerns discussed amid scattered garbled details and names mentioned.
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Amene Conrse
Davis
Atteas
Tx Lvarawi
Archards
Wm Rede
George Hooper
Joseph Bievin
City paving contracts awarded amid sewer talk and curb decisions
Contractors Bay Archer and Warren Bray secured bids for paving Washington Street and nearby arterials after committee review. The council adopted Berea curb for most streets with a conditional option for Jeva Street and set project timing to complete work as soon as crews can mobilize. Archer hinted Athens labor will be used, and local leaders praised his and Davin’s conduct during the session.
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Sessinn
Lagineer Sounds
Hocking Villey
Wounen
Bovng Collage
Washington
Elieers
Morris Avenue
Eault Street
Bay Archer
Nellaire
Warren Bray
Athens
Howard & Downey
Adina
Allege
Baris & Archer
Washingtom Street
Mall
State
Archer
Hemetyallys
Davin
Ainaling
Uty
Fyer
Athens lecture by Miss Myrtle Stinson praised in Chillicothe
Miss Myrtle Stinson, instructor of music at Ohio University, lectured in Chillicothe on Egyptian orchestras and the history of music. An attentive audience from Chillicothe’s musicians praised her illustrated talk and the program featured by Inez Liddle and others.
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Ohio University
Pthat
Stinson
Crom Theuhillhouse Gazette
Mims
Myrtle Stinson
Bliss Inez Liddle
Chin University
Missy Stinson
Bendel
Fowke
Chillicothe
Myrtie Stinson
Athens University
Imeture
Jausigiaos
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DEAI
Trem
Oeamn
D. W. Jones
Common Pleas
Jewett
Major
Orta Wetenwider
T. R. Rose
David Warren Jones
Gailix
Athens Lumber Company
Judge Coultrap
Morttenlenralista Mest
Pet
Belis
Watim & Ance
Work of Bible Society
Mist Stinson
Unr
Wheelers Nerve
Alvice
J. W. Brant Co
Mbiew
Ask Cline’s Pharmacr
Minny
Ewan
Chicago
New York
Annie
Alzanse
NeWitt
Cline
Iciine’s
Presbyterian, Medlemhist
Chris Gan
Old Sumas
Methonist Church
Wheaton
Wy .B. Lawrence
United States
Vaie
Pascarets
Timate Ein
Watts
Mitchettl
Cometi
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