Major L M Jewett Dies After Sudden Heart Failure
Major Leonidas M. Jewett of Athens Ohio died suddenly at home on South Court Street Wednesday evening of heart failure after a recent pneumonia illness He was born November 22 1842 and served as adjutant captain in the 61st Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War He practiced law became Probate Judge and prosecutor and held many civic roles His funeral will be Friday at 2 PM in the university auditorium with Knights Templar officiating and Governor Harris among the attendees.
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L. M. Jewett
South Court Street
Athens
Jewett
Leonidas M. Jewett
Leonidas Jewett
Ohio University
Lancaster
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
de Steigner
J. P. Wood
Major Jewett
Luke Crippen
C. C. McCabe
Methodist Church
Washington, D. C
Loyal Legion
Ella Reynolds
Harris
Knights Templar
Three Drunks in Police Court
Marion Dowd was arrested for drunkenness by Chief Finsterwald and jailed awaiting arraignment before Mayor Day. Charles Kramer, a local carpenter, was jailed overnight for intoxication and released to appear next morning. William Platt of Gloucester pleaded guilty to drunkenness, paid $6.90 in fines, and was released.
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Marion Dowd
Finsterwald
Dowd
President Street
Port
Chas. Kramer
Kramer
William Platt
Glouster
Fin Sterwald
University Auditor Succession Staged by Interim Appointment
The university board for now appoints J. P. Wood as acting auditor to handle papers and books until a board meeting can elect a permanent successor to Major Jewett. The temporary arrangement starts this morning ahead of the scheduled trustees meeting.
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University
Major Jewett
Ellis
J. P. Wood
Paving North Cemetery Street Likely Begun Today
A large work crew is leveling rough spots and preparing for brick laying on North Cemetery Street. Work is expected to start today or tomorrow morning as paving progresses.
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North Cemetery Street
Knight Templars to Attend Funeral in Full Uniform
Athens commandery of the Knight Templars will meet at the asylum Friday at one o clock in full uniform to attend the funeral of Sir Knight L. M. Jewett. Ss. D. Thompson, E. C.
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Athens
Knight Templars
Asylum of the Commandery
L. M. Jewett
Ss. D. Thompson
E. C
Nelsonville Residents James McVickers and Frank Baird Called as Witnesses
James McVickers and Frank Baird of Nelsonville appear at the county seat today to testify before the grand jury, as summoned witnesses in the ongoing proceedings.
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James McVickers
Frank Baird
Nelsonville
Dr Linscott Visits County Seat From Amesville
Dr Linscott of Amesville is a business visitor at the county seat today, meeting officials and discussing local matters.
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Dr. Linscott
Amesville
Governor Harris Appeals Ohio for Cyclone Sufferers
Ohio Governor Andrew L. Harris urges statewide aid to Alabama cyclone victims. He asks boards of trade and business groups to organize relief and directs contributions be sent to the adjutant general in Columbus for prompt forwarding. Given at Columbus November 5, 1906.
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Ohio
Caden-Bayou la Batre Relief Association
Alabama
Andrew IL. Harris
Boards of Trade
Adjutant General of
Columbus
Andrew L. Harris
Gov Harris to Attend Major Jewett Funeral
A telegram to Gov Harris confirms his plan to attend the funeral of Major Jewett. The governor will be the guest of President Ellis in the city and also serves as ex officio president of the university trustees and a Loyal Legion member like Major Jewett.
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Harris
Major Jewett
Dr. Ellis
Ellis
Gov. Harris
University
The
Loyal Legion
Mrs Kurtz Hosts Dinner for Aunt Mrs Parker
Mrs William Kurtz gave a dinner party in honor of her aunt Mrs Kate Parker of Rutland. Guests included Mrs Isabella Kurtz Mrs James Ballard Mrs Sarah Steenrod Mrs Sarah Brown Mrs Charlotte Brown Mrs Elmer Golden Miss Kate Scott Miss Lizzie Scott and Miss Julia Norton. Mrs Parker, nearly 84, entertained with singing and playing several old time ballads.
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William Kurtz
Kate Parker
Rutland
Isabella Kurtz
James Ballard
Sarah Steenrod
Sarah Brown
Charlotte Brown
Elmer Golden
Kate Scott
Lizzie Scott
Julia Norton
Parker
Senator Dew Buys Racer Dr. Daniels in Ohio Purchase
Senator Dew of Nelsonville buys the young horse Dr. Daniels from Henry Priode of Pomeroy for $500. The horse won the Meigs County fair county road race, one heat half mile in 1:14, and will be trained by Dew.
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Nelsonville
Dew
Dr. Daniels
Henry Priode
Pomeroy
Ohio
Meigs County Fair
Funeral attendance notice for Major L. M. Jewett
Athens county bar and county officials are asked to meet at the Prosecuting Attorney Foster office tomorrow at one o clock to attend the funeral of Major L. M. Jewett. Pallbearers named: J. M. Wood E. D. Sayre E. J. Jones C. D. Hopkins L. A. Koons W. E. Peters.
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Athens County Bar
Foster
L. M. Jewett
J. M. Wood
E. D. Sayre
E. J. Jones
C. D. Hopkins
L. A. Koons
Grand jury reconvenes after election in Ohio county
The grand jury met again Wednesday after an adjournment for the election, with about four hundred witnesses subpoenaed. The panel includes Samuel Vorhes Alexander township and other named jurors, with seven talesmen filling in for excused members. Court openings show various civil actions continued, dismissed, or given judgments and injunctions.
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Samuel Vorhes
Alexander Township
Lincoln Fleming
Ames
O. O. Bryson
Rome
Wilbur Williams
Lodi
T. J. Herrold
Athens
C. A. Wingett
Lee
Charles Eddy
Trimble
John L. Carpenter
Harrison Vo
F. T. Pape
Jacob Beren
Equity
Susannah Holbert
John Holbert
Benjamin Dean
Lizzie Deal
Thomas Wills
Josiah M. Allen
S. Danford
Guy EB. Oty
Chas. A. Cable
County Commissioners
Elks Meet Tonight to Arrange Jewett Funeral
All members of the local lodge are requested to attend the lodge room at 7 o'clock this evening to arrange plans for attending the funeral of brother L. M. Jewett. L. G. Worstell BH. R.
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Lodge of Elks
L. M. Jewett
L. G. Worstell
BH. R
Republicans in Ohio Elect 16 Congressmen
Wright at Logan conceded the election of Mr. Douglas by at least 1000 votes. The Democratic nominee gained in every county but not enough to win.
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Republicans
Ohio
Wright
Logan
Mr. Douglas
Ohio Republicans Predict Thompson Victory in State Race
Columbus estimates a Thompson plurality for Secretary of State between 70 000 and 75 000 based on 66 of 88 counties. The GOP delegation would be 16 Republicans and five Democrats, with Fourth Fifth Sixth Ninth and Seventeenth districts carried by the minority. Chairman Dick disputes the latest figures.
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Columbus
Thompson
Albert Douglas Wins Eleventh District Election
Republican candidate Albert Douglas defeats Judge Oliver W. H. Wright by 1,466 votes in semi official returns from across the Eleventh Congressional District.
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Albert Douglas
Eleventh
Olliver W. H. Wright
New Higley Study Circle Hears Lincoln Talk
The Higley Study Circle met at Mrs. C. E. M. Jennings home on East Union street with Dr. H. W. Elson of the university history department delivering a talk on Abraham Lincoln. The afternoon featured a Lincoln poem Oh Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be Proud and the club sang America. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Mrs. John Finsterwalds home on East State street.
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Higley
C. E. M. Jennings
East Union Street
H. W. Elson
History
University
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
America
John Finsterwald
East State Street
Marriage licenses issued by Judge Lynch yesterday
William M. Stanley 30 and Della Tippie 26 of Glouster, wed by Judge Lynch. James C. Headley 67 attorney of Glouster and Sitha Spencer 61 of Millfield. Joseph Varga 29 and Juliana Szaras 27, both of Hollister, obtained licenses.
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Lynch
William M. Stanley
Della Tippie
Glouster
James C. Headley
Sitha Spencer
Millfield
Joseph Varga
Juliana Szaras
Hollister
New York State Ticket Likely Won Despite Hearst
Herald reports from correspondents across New York indicate the Democratic slate, except Hearst, may have won. Hughes is the lone Republican victor with other nominees trailing by 3,532 to 8,261 votes. State totals show Hughes governor with a 53,175 plurality, Hughes 130,163 to Hearst 76,980.
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New York
Herald
Hearst
Herald Tonight
Hughes
New English Club Formed By Dr Chubb Students
The first meeting occurred Tuesday evening at Dr Chubb's home. Dr Chubb selected members from his English classes to form a club dedicated to original poetry and fiction writing.
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Chubb
Dr. Chubb
Six OClock Dinner Hosted by Dr Eleon on Morris Avenue
A six o clock dinner was hosted by Dr and Mrs Eleon at their Morris Avenue home last evening. Attending were General and Mrs Grosvenor Major and Mrs Welch Dr and Mrs Chubb Prof and Mrs Williams Dr Bachman and Miss Dean.
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Eleon
Morris Avenue
Grosvenor
Major
Welch
Chubb
Williams
Bachman
Dean
McGovern of K. and M. railway in Ath ens on business
Corning detective Mike McGovern of the K. and M. railway spent the day in Ath ens on a business visit.
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Mike McGovern
Corning
Athens
Low rate one way tickets via Ohio Central lines
One way fares offered to the West and Southwest via Ohio Central lines with travel starting November 20. Agents are advised to contact for details and booking through official schedules and ticket offices.
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Ohio Central Lines
Memorial Service Remarks Honor Major Jewett at Chapel
President Ellis spoke on Major Jewett during chapel, noting his cheerful mood and hopeful recovery despite illness. He recalled the Major's last words and the student body’s warm reception. Classes will dismiss Friday noon. committees were named to draft resolutions and organize floral offerings.
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Ellis
Major Jewett
Dr. Ellis
Mayberrys Return Home From Auburn Visit
Mr and Mrs Edward Mayberry of Auburn Maine after a stay with Mr and Mrs George Reynolds left for their home on Wednesday.
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Edward Mayberry
Auburn
Maine
George Reynolds
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Sunday Creek Company
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Wayne Martin
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W. C. Bates
Western Union Chemical Company
A. D. O'Dell
Marion Carpenter
Lewis Morris
Charles F. Cochran
Northern Ohio Fuel Company
H. T. Lee
York Township
Emily Sims
J. Okey Hall
Ohio Valley Supply Company
C. M. Hatch
W. E. Bingman
O. P. Chambers
Ninnon & McBrown
Wm. A. Silber
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Charles F. Jackson
Delmer W. Young
Phoebe Andrews
Daniel Fleming
E. M. Poston
Douglas
Ohio Congressmen
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Herman P. Goebel
Eugene Harding
W. E. Touvelle
E. L. Taylor, Jr
Theodore Burton
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