Proceedings in Common Pleas Court Report
A summary of two common pleas trials in progress before Judges Wood and Martin. Sarah B Wolf seeks a deed to a farm from Nathan W Baker under a contract dispute. Don C Cable sues George M Merritt and Frank Patton over coal land profits. Judge Martin weighs final judgment or amendments. Athens attorneys Beckler and Clark to audit the county commissioners annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah B. Wolf
Nathan W. Baker
Common Pleas Court
Wood
Tween
Grosvenor
Jones & Worstell
Lewis & Sayre
Don C. Cable
George M. Merritt
Frank Patton
Martin
Vinton County
Merritt
Patton
Mr. Cable
J. F. Beckler
E. B. Clark
Athens
Dr. Farmer Sends Panama Visit Souvenirs to Roosevelt
Mrs. J M Higgins reports a letter from her son Dr Farmer a government physician in Panama. He describes an invitation to President Roosevelt reception and a souvenir copy of the president’s address in Spanish and English. He notes Roosevelt examined everything closely and even inspected ditch work like a boss contractor. He recently received a promotion and enjoys his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Farmer
Panama
J. M. Higgins
Far
Roosevelt
Township 8S S Association Quarterly Convention at Albany
The Township 8S S Association holds its regular Quarterly Convention at the Baptist church in Albany on Saturday December 1 with a 1 30 p m devotional led by Rev Freeman 145 reports and business 200 address on Teacher Training by Prof D J Evans 230 address on Primary Work by Mrs Bertha Fisher 300 addresses by Revs Reese Freeman and Moore and 330 adjournment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township 8S. S. Association
Baptist Church
Albany
Freeman
D. J. Evans
Bertha Fisher
Reese, Freeman and Moore
Deshler Family Biographical Sketch From Athens County
A letter from Oscar Deshler of New Albany Ind informs John W Pickett that Horace W Deshler died November 22 at the National Military Home Wayton Ohio Born February 3 1832 in Athens County he served in the 18th Ohio and later the 75th 79th Regiments then preached in Missouri and Des Moines before retiring to Kansas Toneka and finally New Albany where he died in July after years of ill health
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Pickett
Oscar Deshler
New Albany
Ind
Horace W. Deshler
National Mili
Wayton
Ohio
H. W. Deshler
Athens County
California
Ohio University
Columbus
R. A. Constable
Missouri
Methoist Episcopal Church
Des Moines
Toneka
Kansas
Happiness returns as daughter cured by medicine
Great happiness comes to the home of C. Blair, St Albans, W Va, after his daughter recovers from a sickness described as St Vitus Dance. The family reports three bottles of Electric Bitters effected a complete cure, addressing general debility female weakness and malaria. Sold by McKee's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Blair
St. Albans
W. Va
McKee’s Drug Store
County Expenditures Reported by County Auditor
County Auditor Walker issues warrants for bills approved by the county commissioners. Items include stove and tubing for treasurer’s office, telephone bills for county offices, coroner’s inquest costs in Elmore Weed case, constable fees, Millfield pike labor, medical witness inlapacy case, grand jury transcript, road inspector services in Canaan township, infirmary order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
County Commis
Cook
Central Union Telephone Company
J. J. Lane
Elmore Weed
John B. Stephenson
James Johnson
Millfield Pike
McDougall
T. L. Morgan
J. O. Hill
Hocking River Road
Canaan Township
Mattie Joyce
Arnica Salve Said to Cure Severe Ulcers
A. C. Stickel of Miletus West Virginia credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with preventing a dangerous hip ulcer operation on his daughter and says persistent use cured the condition. The salve also treats cuts burns and injuries and costs 25 cents at W H McKee's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
A. C. Stickel
Miletus
W. Va
W. H. McKee
New Picture Captures Eleven Team With Coaches
The varsity football squad gathered for a group photo yesterday afternoon with Coach McFarland and Dr. Jones. Only players who had appeared in enough games to attain an O were included. The image will be reproduced in next year’s Spalding football guide.
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Coach McFarland
Dr. Jones
Spalding
Lunacy Hearing Frees Adelia Sedwick Committed
In Bern township Adelia Sedwick was examined in probate court for lunacy. Based on Dr. C. B. McDougall and Robert Wickham testimony Judge Lynch ordered commitment to the Athens State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelia Sedwick
Bern Township
C. 8. McDougall
Robert Wickham
Lynch
Athens State Hospital
Aiken Saloon Tax Due Monday Shows No Quits
The second installment of the Aiken saloon tax was due Monday. Up to noon Tuesday none of the county saloon keepers had filed notices to quit, implying continued operation for at least six months. Tax is payable by December 20 with a $500 lien on any building selling liquor.
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Aiken
E. C. Woodworth
Woodworth
Sneak Thief Steals Robe in Amesville As Robe Recovered
In Amesville on November 7 a local robbery occurs as a robe is taken from a carriage while owners Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wells are visiting. The robe is later found beneath boards near the house. A known young man is questioned after returning to the alley and confronted. The event follows ongoing complaints of thefts from buggies and sleighs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
W. C. Wells
The
Eastern Star
Emma _ Patterson
W. M
R. V. King
W. P
Lucy Dunbar
Asso. M
Elfa McCune
Ella Carpenter
A. C
Maude Cartman
Financial report on two Ohio colleges outlines receipts and expenditures
Treasurer H. H. Haning reports the combined income of Ohio University and the State Normal College for the year at 115 376 72 dollars with expenditures of 109 411 45 dollars leaving a 5 965 27 dollar balance. Salaries totaled 56 627 53 dollars and several state appropriations and improvements are listed. Mike Castle, a B&O work train worker, dislocated his shoulder while placing ties and was treated by Dr. McDougall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Haning
Ohio University
State Normal College
Ellis
Harris
University
State Normal School
Normal College
Woman's Hall
77Th General Assembly
Ewing Hall
State Emergency Board
University and Normal College
Telephone Meeting of South-Eastern Ohio Association in Athens
The third monthly meeting of the South-Eastern Ohio Telephone Association was held in Athens on Monday. Attendees included President George Rose Gouster W B Clark Amenville H B Smith Coolville A B Saunders Guysville B D Webb Albany M R Merritt Pt Rock Dr B R Gt Pediga L E Conkey Marshfield C L Jones W E Peters Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Telephone Association
Athens
George Rose
Gouster
W. B. Clark
Amenville
Smith
Coolville
A. B. Saunders
Guysville
D. Webb
Albany
M. R. Merritt
Pt. Rock
KR Gt Pediga
L. E. Conkey
Marshfield
C. L. Jones
W. E. Peters
Liver Pills and Tonie Pellets Advertised Remedy
An advertisement extols Ramon's Liver Pills and Tonie Pellets as a cure for liver torpor and bile overflow. It claims the treatment strengthens the liver to prevent and cure bilious symptoms, with a gentle aid rather than forceful medicine.
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Ramon
Hearing in Burnel rape case held in Nelsonville
Nelsonville November 27 a hearing in the State of Ohio versus Frank Burnel on a rape charge will occur before Mayor Sharp this afternoon. Burnel an 18 year old is accused of ravishing the ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Davis. Prosecuting Attorney Foster will represent the state and Burnel is defended by Attorney Sayre. Switzer and wife of Gallipolis have been guests of Supt Hanson and wife at the State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
State of
Ohio
Frank Burnel
Sharp
Burnel
Lewis Davis
Davis
Foster
Sayre
R. M. Switzer
Gallipolis
Supt
J. T. Hanson
State Hospital
Mrs Norton Called To Athens By Illness Of Mother
Mrs. Augustus Norton of Staunton Virginia travels to Athens due to the serious illness of her mother Mrs. George Putnam Sr. Mrs. Russell E Beatfield hosted a small group at College street Friday night for a pedro party with two tables in play and an oyster supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Norton
Staunton, Va
Athens
George Putnam
Russell E. Beatfield
College Street
Pedro
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Common Pleas
George Merritt
Wolf
Baker
Mer
Indiana
J. W. Pickett
Sioners
Kennedy
Cline
Mike Castle
Plac
Sam Sommer
McCall's
Dr. Monetta
Dr. McVay
Stion
ORS. GC
Eona Thompson
Dentis
Cline’s Drug Store
Fire and Life Insurance
W. B. Cunninghame
Zaleski
G. D. Read
David Howell Lindley
O. S. U-Wooster
Taylor &Shaw
Office Warren Building
Postoffice
Bell
Bank of Athens
We B. Golder
Onalier Telephone No. 75
J. S. Basom
D. D. S. Dentist
South Court Street
Cali
Anderson Bros. & CO
Roach Building
James G. Jnes
W. B. Dailey
Over Fulton Grocery
North Court St
Athens, Ohio
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