Liquor Charges Filed for Sunday Sales in Dover
Publicans faced common pleas court on multiple liquor counts in Justice McKee's Dover township docket. Joseph and William Sharfmaker and Mack L. Byron pleaded not guilty, waived examination, and posted $200 bonds after arraignments for alleged Sunday sales on May 26 and June 9.
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Common Pleas Court
Justice McKee
Dover Township
Ohio
Joseph
William Sharfmaker
James Kinner
Kinner
Mack L. Byron
Byron
Athens horsemen head to Lexington for races
A group of Athens leading horse men departed last night for Lexington Kentucky to observe the races and place bets. Among the party were Hon A M Lewis Capt Lowry W S Bower Hal Murphy Col George Gregg and Charles Bower as they seek favorable flyers and possible winnings.
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Athens
Lexington
A. M. Lewis
Capt. Lowry
W.S. Bower
Hal Murphy
Col
George Gregg
Charles Bower
Plans for Ellis Hall South Wing Completed
Plans for a south wing addition to Ellis Hall outline three classrooms per floor and a large 35 by 65 foot lecture room with stage ante rooms and two 12 by 20 foot side rooms. The project adds substantial floor space and serves faculty and student meetings three basement rooms and locker facilities included. Estimated total cost with equipment is 45000 dollars.
Local Church Delegation Heads to National Missionary Convention
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boden and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fewitt with son John travel by K M to Norfolk to attend the National Missionary convention of the Churches of Christ. They join Mrs. M. W. Kouns and Mrs. Elizabeth Scott of Columbus and Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Goodrich of Marshfield. They plan a ten day trip visiting Washington on the return journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Boden
J. C. Fewitt
John
Norfolk
Churches of Christ
M. W. Kouns
Elizabeth Scott
Columbus
L. C. Goodrich
Marshfield
Washington, D. C
Topsy Turvy Social By Guysville Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of Guysville Presbyterian plans a topsy turvy social Friday evening October 11 at Masonic Hall. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Guysville Presbyterian Church
Masonic Hall
Booker T. Washington Literary Club Forms at Baptist Parsonage
A Booker T. Washington Literary club was organized at the Baptist parsonage last night. Officers elected include President Rev. George Washington and vice presidents Miss Mattie Lett and Miss Rebecca Cooley. Miss Minnie Bell is secretary and Miss Ella Cooley treasurer. The group will meet semi monthly at Mrs Mollie Bells home.
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Baptist Parsonage
Booker T. Washington
George Washington
Mattie Lett
Rebecca Cooley
Minnie Bell
Ella Cooley
Mollie Bell
Wu Ting Fang to Return as Flowery Kingdom's Representative
The Plate photo shows Wu Ting Fang and his wife, a rare rescue by Miss Knowlton as a rope incident in a Washington carriage provoked fear. The piece notes Wu's popularity in society and warns of increasing lassoing mischief following Buffalo Bill events.
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Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Ohio University Faculty Lead Southeastern Ohio Teachers Meet
The Southeastern Ohio Teachers association will convene in Logan on October 25 and 26 with Ohio University faculty playing a major role. Prof. C. M. Copeland of Athens presides. key conferences feature Supt. J. E. Kennison of Jackson, Dean Williams, and Miss Emma Waite. Dr. George E. Vincent of the University of Chicago delivers principal addresses on education and the school’s duties.
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Logan
C. M. Copeland
Athens
J. E. Kennison
O. U
Jackson
Dean Williams
Vincent
America
Dailey Family Reunion Draws Large Turnout in 1907
The second annual Dailey descendants reunion was held October 6, 1907, in a grove near Albany. About 158 people attended a hearty feast after a hymn and invocation led by Squire Elias Cross. A.C. Dailey recounted the family history including Thomas Dailey Sr.’s voyage from Ireland, shipwreck, and lineage to Thomas Jr., who married Mary Magers in Maryland.
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Thomas Dailey
Thomas Dailey, Jr
Albany
Ireland
Catherine
Thomas
Baltimore
Maryland
Mary Magers
Debating Club May Be Formed At Ohio University
A push to form a debating club at Ohio University is led by Dean Chubb with 18 to 20 students and faculty support. The plan links OU with Wit tenberg and Otterbein in a triangular league, sending two OU teams to each campus to debate on alternating sides. A meeting is set for 12 45 p m today in Dean Chubb's recitation room to recruit trainees for the teams and outline the next steps in establishing collegiate intercity contests.
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O. U
Wittenberg College
Springfield
Otterbein University
Westerville
Dean Chubb
Ohio University
Ellis Re elected to Lead Ohio Speech Arts Group
At the Ohio Speech Arts association meeting Dr. Alston Ellis of Athens and Prof. Frank B. Fox were re elected president and vice president. Grace Emily Makepeace of Cleveland and Ladine M. Layton of Springfield were re elected secretary and treasurer. The literary committee for next year includes Montaville Flowers Norwood Elizabeth Mansfield Irving Toledo and Elbert Raymond Moses New Concord.
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Ohio Speech Arts Association
Alston Ellis
Athens
Frank 8. Fox
Grace Emily Makepeace
Cleveland
Ladine M. Layton
Springfield
M . Montaville Flowers
Norwood
Cincinnati
Elizabeth Mansfield Irving
Toledo
Elbert Raymond Moses
New Concord
Ohio Coal Operators Prepare New Industry Pact
In Cleveland on October 9, the Pittsburg vein operators of Ohio dissolved the National Federation of Bituminous Operators after a two year halt in organization. A new group is likely to form including soft coal operators from Michigan Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Illinois and Indiana operators are said to be unable to join the new alliance.
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Cleveland, O
Pittsburg
Ohio
National Federation of
Michigan
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Indiana
Local High School Announces Packed Basketball Schedule
The team, led by new captain Ned Bean after Fred Johnson's resignation, unveils games at Parkerburg Logan Jackson and Marietta with open date November 30. Open play, speed, and emerging talent shape a promising season as plans include a possible match with North High of Columbus on Thanksgiving.
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Marietta
Fred Johnson
Ned Bean
Johnson
Farkersbwrg
North High School
Colunas
Paty
Narrow Escape for Miss Knowlton After Lasso Incident
Miss Belle Knowlton narrowly escaped injury when a schoolboy aged about 14 hurled a lasso over the top of the carriage as she rode with Mrs. H. Beckler up Dean Avenue after Buffalo Bill's show. The lowered top allowed the rope to tighten around her neck but the boy released it in time.
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Miss Knowlton
Buffalo Bill
Dean Avenue
Belle Knowlton
H. 8. Beckler
Two Lives Lost in Barn Fire at Park Hotel Livery
Ithaca N Y October 9 The Park hotel livery barn at Truman s burned in the early hours Two men Lamont Barber and Thomas Sarsfield died in the blaze Nine horses perished also authorities reported the tragic incident.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Park Hotel
Truman’s
Lamont Barber
Thomas Sarsfield
Sunnyside Embroidery Club Meeting Postponed
The Sunnyside Embroidery Club meeting has been postponed until a week from tomorrow October 1. It will meet with Mrs A E Moore at that time.
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Sunnyside Embroidery Club
Mes
A .E. Moore
Tigers and Cubs Clash Draw Record Crowd in Chicago
Owing to perfect weather a record crowd gathered at the Chicago park for the Tigers versus Cubs game. Over 18,000 waited at gates by 11 am as 12:30 seats filled and thousands rushed in. Betting favors the Cubs at 7 to 5. The national commission set 2 pm start to avoid darkness. Detroit arrived at 1:05 and Mullin Schmidt faced Pfiester Kling. First half of the first inning had no runs.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
Chicago
Tigers
Cubs
National Commission
Detroit
Jennings
Mullin
Schmidt
Pfiester
Kling
Largest collection in history of the world at Richmond church
In Richmond on October 9 a men's bank offering at Holy Trinity Church raised nearly one million dollars. Detectives guarded the treasure as the offertory thanksgiving song offer was hailed as the largest single offer in Christendom. J Pierpont Morgan and George C Thomas of Philadelphia each contributed 100000 dollars.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
Richmond
Holy Trinity Church
Christendom
J. Pierpont Morgan
George C. Thomas
Philadelphia
Grosvenor Speaks On Tariff Reform From England
General Charles H. Grosvenor of Ohio, with decades in Congress, argues in an interview that English tariff reform seeks protective tariffs despite English claims of reform. He contrasts Britain’s stalled prosperity under free trade with American protectionism and notes the international tariff debate shaping U.S. policy.
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Washington
Charles H. Grosvenor
Ohio
Congress
England
United States
Britain
Husband shoots wife then dies in Columbus tragedy
Fred Butt killed his wife after she refused to return to him and then shot himself in their home in Columbus Ohio. He also drank carbolic acid to ensure death. The wife died at the morgue and Butt lay dying in the hospital with their two children present.
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Columbus
Fred Butt
Tornado in the Far South Claims 15 in Leeds Georgia
A tornado near Leeds Georgia on October 9 killed 15 people as falling trees and timbers caused widespread damage to homes and structures. The disaster devastated the area with extensive property loss and injuries reported.
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Leeds
Here
Decisions Rendered In Three Circuit Court Cases
Three circuit court cases were decided. In Hiram L. Baker executor versus James McHarg et al. the court found for the nephews and nieces of the testatrix and overruled a motion for a new trial. In Hadley Hibbard versus Athens county commissioners the decree favored defendants, the petition was dismissed, the demurrer sustained, and the plaintiff refused to plead further. In Ohio versus the county commissioners et al. in error the lower court’s judgment was affirmed.
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Circuit Court
Hiram L. Baker
James McHarg
Hadley Hibbard
Athens
Ohio
County Commissioners
Purchases New Home On Plains Owner Plans Daily Commute
Clayton Starr, who recently purchased the Roy Matheny store on the Plains, will take possession Monday. He has bought the E. L. Atkins property on Race Street and will commute to his store each day.
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Clayton Starr
Roy Matheny
Plains
E. L. Atkins
Race Street
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