Burglar Woods Captured in Nelsonville Holdings
Notorious escaped convict Al Woods was captured Friday noon in Nelsonville after a trap by Officer Isaac Warner. He confessed to burglaries in Athens and Meigs counties and led officers to stolen items including two gold watches and a diamond set.
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Ohio Penitentiary
al Woods
Nelsonville
Athens
Woods
Athens County
Columbus
Long
Meigs County
Trimble Township
Murphy
Isaac Warner
Warner
Ed Smith
Ed Jeffers
Bethel
Henry Nelson
James Lauderback
Hamey Run
Hal Murphy
Mr. Bethel
Smith
Smith Alley
H. L. Wheaton
Chauncey
Joseph Wolf
Wolf
Kimberly
Athens Home-Coming Week Planned With Parades and Talks
The Athens Home-Coming committee and university faculty announce a week of free events beginning June 12. Highlights include a Tuesday parade and races at fair grounds, an Athens Historic Parade with 100 in line, a nationwide faculty and student presence, and a Wednesday visitor dinner with speeches by notable figures. Other scheduled items feature band concerts, uniforms, and an extensive schedule of lectures, art exhibitions, and alumni meetings through June 16.
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Athens
Fair Ground
Fair Grounds
Coonskin
Allegheny Moountains
Ohio
Marietta
Hockingport
Hocks River
Batteaus
Ohio University
Yalu
Manchuria
Sells Brothers
America
Columbus Rifles Band
Athens Band
University Campus
Athens County
College Campus
College
Bishop Moore
McCabe
Cranston
Senator Foraker
Alston Ellis
University Christian Associations
George Walton King
D. D
Board of Trustees
Willard Spencer
Alumni Association
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard University
Wade H. Ellis
Columbus
Lewis
Alumni events schedule with speeches and reunions
D Bonebrake of Columbus and Hon Edwin A Jones of Massillon among attendees for an alumni banquet at 8 p.m. Friday June 17 with commencement exercises at 9 a.m. featuring Governor Myron T Herrick and 2 p.m. class reunions.
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D. Bonebrake
Columbus
Ohio
Edwin A. Jones
Massillon
Myron T. Herrick
Glouster High School Graduates Hold Two Night Commencement
Glouster May 10 The baccalaureate sermon for the Glouster high school graduates was delivered by Rev Dickson. The two night commencement on May 11 and 12 featured nine orations by the class members with music, solos, and diplomas presented by M M Bryson.
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Bessie Peugh
Napoleon Bonepart
Gail L. Hesse
William EB. Alderman
Rev. Dickson
Constance E. Lewis
Elizabeth Ilus
Floyd 8
Crooks
Retella Banfield
Cecil F. Wilson
Nellie Adair
George
Blower
Paul H. Wilson
Floyd Crooks
Great Lord Protector
Oscar
Stine
M. M. Bryson
Benediction
Tuesday Club Annual Banquet Notable Social Evening
The Tuesday club held its second annual banquet at Hotel Berry with near full membership and many guests. Prof Frederick Treadley led the speaking program while Dr Ellis retired president and Mrs A E Price and Miss Stahl delivered toasts.
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Hotel Berry
Frederick Treadley
Ellis
A. E. Price
Stahl
LM. Foster
Gen. Grosvenor
Major Jewett
E. J. Jones
Prof
Chabb
Slatz
Senator Moore
Large Increase in High School Library
Superintendent Coal trap and teachers have added 300 books to the high school library this year, bringing the total to 1500 with a goal of 1600 by year end. Donations are welcome from patrons and townspeople to improve the library for local students. A recital by organist Dr. Minor Baldwin from New York City is set for next Tuesday at 8 PM in the Presbyterian church.
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Supt. Coaltrap
Minor
Baldwin
New York City
Presbyterian Church
Mathews Captured Near Athens Before Return to Hartshorn
Walter Mathews aged 29 was arrested by Sheriff Murphy and Marshal Finsterwald at a water tank near Armitage crossing and held for Hartshorn on a rape charge. He confessed willingness to return for trial and was jailed in Athens awaiting transport back to Indian Territory.
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Walter Mathews
Murphy
Marshal Finsverwald
Hartshorn
Indian Territory
Mathews
Armitage Crossing
Athens
E. McNutt
South Court Street
Ernest McCoy
William McCoy
McCoy
Union Street
Merrill Woodruff
Terriory
Woodruff
Policeman Woodruff
Sheriff Murphy
Marshal Finsterwald
Ft. Smith
Arkansas
Albany High School Commencement of 1904 Held
Albany May 10 The Albany high school class of 1904 held its annual commencement at the F B church with nine graduates. Orations covered paths of duty life achievements of women country education and industry. Diplomas were presented by Prof. A H Dixon and Rev Foltz gave the benediction. Music by the orchestra complemented the program. The class banquet is set for Wednesday evening.
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Albany
Albany High School
F. B. Church
Foltz
James Arthur Adair
Earl D. Allen
Lena Bowers
Florence Mae Brown
William Hugh Fletcher
Elva Gertrude Hines
Lillian Hines
Harle Emmett Reeves
Grace Woodson Weaver
Boxwell Pupils Pass First Examination Names Listed
The country schools report the pupils who passed the first Boxwell examination. Among those listed are Ralph Parks Clara Mohler Mabel Quivey Stella Bobo Frank Howard Harry Kirkendall Willie McDaniel Goldie Pickering Lena Dean Eva McDaniel Grace Lawrence Frank Murphey Fay Thomas Jarie Bean Mabel Christie Bile Buck Ralph Richardson Clee Wolfe Garnet S ix Dudley Root Dean Vare K Knight Elizabeth Nixon Jessie M Murphy Cleve Evans Joseph Higgins Joni Stauffer Herbert Kvons Lilly Whitefield Selby Glazier Harry Henry Mary L Philips Bertha Wilson Cora Rogers Harry Craig.
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Ralph Parks
Clara Mohler
Mabel Quivey
Stella Bobo
Frank Howard
Harry Kirkendall
Willie McDaniel
Goldie Pickering
Lena Dean
Eva McDaniel
Grace Lawrence
Frank Murphey
Fay Thomas
Jarie Bean
Mabel Christie
Bile Buck
Ralph Richardson
Clee Wolfe
Garnet Six
Dudley Root
Dean Vare
K. Knight
Elizabeth Nixon
Jessie M. Murphy
Cleve Evans
Joseph Higgins
Joni Stauffer
Herbert Kvons
Lilly Whitefield
Selby Glazier
Harry Henry
Mary L. Philips
Bertha Wilson
Cora Rogers
Harry Craig
Athens Post Office Receipts Show Growth and Salary Rise
The Athens post office reported receipts of 13147.68 for the year ending March 1 1904 up from 9149.68 in 1897, a 44 percent increase. The rise reflects steady permanent town growth and places Athens among twelve Ohio towns with higher postmaster salaries on July 1 next.
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Athens
Ohio
University awards Carnegie library contract to Athens bidder
The board of trustees awarded the contract for the Carnegie library building this Friday to Charles Kircher of Athens. The price is $32,311.17. Construction will start immediately and be finished by January 1, 1905.
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Board of Trustees
The
University
Carnegie Library
Charles Kircher
Athens
Corset Display Showcases All Styles and Sizes
J. D. Raw Co presents a complete corset display featuring every style and size available for customers to try. The display highlights diverse fits and fashion options.
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J. D Raw Co
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A. S. Bethel
Pen
Wood
Finsterwald
Hamley Run
West Athens
Hamley
Glouster
Tuesday Club
Bond
Boxwell
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