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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1906

Page

5

New Ohio University Trustee Named by Gov Harris

Gov Harris appoints John T Duff of Newcomerstown to fill the vacant trusteeship on Ohio University board after J M Foster resigns to become secretary and auditor. Duff is a Ohio University graduate class of 1870 and active in education and politics. He will serve the unexpired term until the June 1908 meeting.

NEW 0. U Harris The Ohio University Ellis Columbus Foster John T. Duff Newcomerstown Duff Tuscarawas County Ohio Newcomerstown Index Major Jewett R. E. Hamblin Toledo C. C. Davidson Alliance J. E. Benson Cleveland E. J. Jones Athens J. M. Welch F. C. Whiley Lancaster Albert Douglas Chillicothe Thomas Blackstone Circleville I. M. Foster T. R. Biddle Henry O’bleness J. B. Kinnison Jackson Alston Ellis

Divorce Case Heard Today in Common Pleas Court

Adaline Wycuff sought divorce from her husband in a Common Pleas Court hearing. The petition filed June 27, 1906 alleges marriage on March 23, 1899 and three children. Judge Wood granted the decree and adjourned the court to 1 pm tomorrow.

Common Pleas Court Adaline Wycuff Adaline Koon J. P. Wood, Jr

Honest Voter Tale Highlights Campaign Ethics

County officials recall an honesty test from a campaign in which a farmer tenant demanded payment to vote. The candidate offered a dollar, but the man later chose his longtime friend’s candidate and returned the money. The ex-official praised the tenant as honest and conscientious.

Young Man Arrested on Charge of Forgery

Dorsey Cheny an 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs George Cheny of East Mill street was arrested in Hurricane West Virginia by Sheriff Webster and brought back to Athens to answer to a charge of forgery A warrant issued in August alleges he forged the names Downey Angel to three checks for 5 7 and 9 dollars cashed at Eckleys Fullwiders and Malones grocery The suspect fled then was located at relatives home in Hurricane and returned to stand arraignment The case includes an earlier alleged forgery of Enos Sargeant for about 10 dollars and a settlement with Sargeant through his parents The report includes an unrelated medical ad for PAZO ointment

Dorsey Cheny George Cheny East Mill Street Hurricane West Virginia Webster Athens Mayor Day Elmer Angell Downey & Angel Cheny W. Va Columbus Foster Downey Angel Cheney Enos Sargeant Sargeant West State Street

McFarland Reappointed Coach For Next Ohio Season

Coach McFarland was elected to lead Ohio University football for 1907, the board of trustees reporting the best team in years and citing his work in building a fast, undefeated squad with limited material. Tige has accepted another year, promising further progress for Ohio football.

McFarland State of Ohio Ohio University University Tige

Crossen sells farm to move family to Athens

C. C. Crossen of the Baker settlement has sold his farm property and plans to move with his family to Athens in the near future.

Cc. E. Crossen Baker Settlement Athens

Rocky Mountain Tea at Cline's Pharmacy

In every clime its colors unfurled its fame spreads from sea to sea Be not surprised if in the other world you hear of Rocky Mountain Tea Cline's Pharmacy continues to offer this product citing its broad reputation.

Rocky Mountain Cline

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. T. Duff I M. Foster J. M. Foster Common Pleas ‘Court Con Venes Vorce Montmelink Ally Pricea Clothing Department Alway Millinery Department Pooabiien
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