Circuit Court Returns to Wood County Docket
The circuit court adjourned Saturday after hearing cases from Monday to Thursday. Judges Thomas Cherrington, Thomas Jones, and Festus Astore presided. Several appeals were dismissed or decided for defendants. motions for new trials were overruled. executions and costs were ordered in multiple cases including Elmer Jones v State of Ohio and Midland Grocery Co. v John Mason.
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Epert
Thomas Cherrington
Ronton
Thomas Jones
Jeckeon
Festus
Elmer Jones
State of Ohio
Prencie S. Tedrew
City of
Paramethia Lodge No
Ann E. Dana
Crogp
D. Elmer Jones
State of
Ohio
Lottie Whitmore
Nehemiah
Whitmore
Gille G. Hicmen
Mary A. Jone
Oliver B. Milles
A. Snyder
Rameng B. Snyder
Sarekh
Bleck Wood
Eel
Midland Grocery Co
Mason
Wal
Motioe
Pia
Roberts & Hell
Nelanville Sru
Cal
Pinding and
Decres
Celebrated Gelden Wedding in Littleton Colorado
Mr and Mrs Oliver Perry celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary at home in Littleton Colorado. Guests from Denver Marietta and nearby towns attend. The couple married in 1845 and later lived on a steamboat trip before settling in Littleton. Mr Perry served in the Civil War and is brother to county official Jeff Perry of Guyeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Perry
Littleton
Colo
D. Gi O. W. Perry
Denver
H. H. Wickhem
Ath
Gard
Marietta
Ohio
Perry
Migperi
x-Geunty
Guyeville
C. B. Gard
Escape From an Abandoned Vault Narrows Death
Mrs Henry G illiams, while gathering leaves at her home on College and State streets, fell into a slime-filled abandoned vault after it caved in. Joe Miller pulled her out after effort, saving her from likely death. She suffered shock and nervo us strain. Dr McVay gave restoratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Illiams
College
Joe Miller
Jesse Warren Is Acquitted In Cruelty Case At City Trial
Jesse Warren was acquitted after a lengthy trial before Justice W. Thomas in the mayor’s office. Dora Barth testified Warren beat a horse on September 25, prompting arrest by humane society. Thirty six witnesses, a large crowd, and a jury deliberated an hour and a half before finding acquittal. The trial cost the county about $150. Separately, Nelsonville Athens and Glouster traction company was incorporated with $100,000 capital to connect Athens Nelsonville Glouster and surrounding mining communities possibly seeking a franchise from S V Traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jease Warren
Justice of the Peace
Thomas
Chary
L. A. Koons
L G. Worstell
Court of Common
John W. Scott
Thomas London
B&. E. Curtis
Joseph Green
J. &. Penrod
D. Knight
Henry Gettle
Chas. Gilbert
Arthur B. San Gere
John Elliott
A. A. Culloms
WN. H. Calver
Sequittel
Eli Roush
Nelsonville
Athens
Pattison Attacks Herrick in Stark Campaign Frolic
A large Athens county audience heard M M Daugherty condemn the Republican party from Roosevelt to the present while John M Pattison blasted Gov Herrick as corrupt and beholden to beer interests. He claimed a good vs bad campaign and urged voters to reject the Republican slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Daugherty
Fairfield
Mr. Pattison
Roosevelt
Church Services Announced for Sunday at Christien Church
The pastor will preach in the morning on The Life of Christ and in the evening on The Messages of the Mountains. Strangers are cordially invited. Sunday school and church will be held as usual on the Sunday in November. it is hoped many will attend.
Indented Skull Operation Heals Glouster Man
George Campbell of Glouster aged about his years underwent surgery for an indented skull that pressed on the brain. A kick from a horse years ago left the skull dented and epileptic illness followed, but doctors believe removing the indented skull may halt deterioration and could allow recovery, though not a rapid cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Campbell
Glouster
Jas. Campbell
Columbus Thureday
Gallipolia
Wolfe Finsterwald nuptials at city residence
Arthur Wolfe and Miss Ade Gertrude Finsterwald were quietly married at the bride's father's home on Second Street Thursday evening October 12. Rev W L State officiated. They will reside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur &. Wolfe
Ade Gertrude Finsterwald
Mershe Finster
Seond Street
Rev. W. L. State D. D. Oficieting
Republican Mass Meeting Opens with Noted Speakers
The Republican executive committee has secured Hon. Theodore F. Burton and Hosea Albert Douglas to address the mass meeting at Nelanville on Friday evening October 7. This will be the opening meeting of the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Executive Committee
Heodore F. Burton
Hosa
Albert Douglas
Eddré
Mass
Nelanville
Onm
Athens Foundry Installs Gas Engines at Plant
The Athens Foundry and Machine Company installs two gas engines a 20 horsepower engine for Columbus and a 15 horsepower engine for Indianapolis. The plant has been shut down for two weeks to complete the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Horse
Columbus
Indianapolie
Democratic Speakers Draw Small Audience in State Senate Race
Mr Pattison made an effect while Daugherty spoiled its all. G. cinscott, the Democratic nominee for state senator, introduced the speakers as Editor Harris and E. R. Lash were the only Democrats in the audience to sit on the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearly Baker
Democrat Party
Ohio
Pattison
Democratic Party
Mr. Pattison
Burbon Democrats
Herrick
Daugherty
G. Cinscott
Harris
E. R. Lash
Reunion 75th Ohio Veteran Infantry Meets at Marshfield
The Seventy 401th Ohio Volunteer Infantry held its 75th reunion in Marshfield with about thirty five members attending. Sargeant-major J O Lines of Marshfield organized the event and Gen A L Harris spoke in the afternoon. Capt Monfort of Cincinnati and other Cincinnati guests attended. A campfire gathered the group in the evening. next year’s reunion will align with the Athens county gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
401Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Marshfield
Sargeant
J.O. Lines
A. L. Harris
Capt. Monfort
Cincinnati
Mark Knowlden
Jake Gano
Major Fox
Mr. Wallace
Gen. Herrin
Athens
Athens County
Conkle and Black Wed at Methodist Parsonage
James M. Conkle of Parkersburg West Virginia and Mise Jaoka Black were married October 14 at the Methodist parsonage in this city by Dr W L Slats. They will make West Virginia their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Conkle
Parkersburg
W. V
Mise Jaoka Black
W. L. Slats
West Virginie
Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Julia Sheldon
The Lucky Duckas and their boy friends organized a surprise party Saturday evening for Julia Sheldon on her 16th birthday. Guests included Nell Copeland Verne éohnece Mende Lynch Frieda Fineterwald Lucile Curtis Amesville Dix Pretaon Dow Grones Frenk McVay Alva Junod Clyde Carpenter and Herold Copeland. Julia received a gold ring set with rubies and light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Duckas
Julia Sheldon
Julia
Nell Copeland
Verne Éohnece
Mende Lynch
Frieda Fineterwald
Lucile Curtis
Amesville
Dix Pretaon
Dow Grones
Frenk McVay
Alva Junod
Clyde Carpenter
Herold Copeland
Ohio University Loses to West Virginia in Rough Road Game
Ohio University 155 pound average team lost 20 to 0 at Morgantown against West Virginia. Four WVU players left due to the rough play while OU’s Belgan exited with a sprained wrist. Coach Railsback praised the effort and predicted readiness for Otterbein game on Saturday as Athens rooters watched. Walter Allen and Miss Sadie Roach are noted in local visit context.
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Ohio University
University of West Virginia
Morgantown
Ohio Boys
West Virginia
Ohio
O. U
Belgan
Miller
Washinon
Railsback
Messenger
Otterbein University
Athens Rooters
Reunion of Co. K 390 V. I.
The 17th annual Co. K 89th O.V.I. reunion at Elijah Stone’s home in Hockingport honors comrade Joseph A. Smith. About seventy veterans and wives gather for a Civil War era dinner, prayers by Rev McKim, roll call, and remembrances. Resolutions express sorrow, extend sympathy, and note Smith’s death on March 8 1905. Officers re-elected. next reunion planned at D. Richardson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockingport
Co. K
D. ©. Richardson
A. J. McKima
South America
Cuba
Milton King
Gee. D. Stone
Carthage
B. L. Carlton
Canal Winchester
John Ocasley
Cincinnati
Wm. Barrows
Dayton
Lute Richardson
Eva Barrows
J. M. Barrows
Frost
Wm. McGee
Cutler
Chas. L. Knowles
Little Hocking
A. D. Hollister
Joseph A. Smith
Oo. K
Return from the West by Ohio University President
Seed Pres. Alston Ellis of Ohio University returned Thursday from Colorado where he visited friends and spoke in chapel on transforming desert land. He noted 1892 prices at 30 dollars per acre and rising values due to irrigation. He described a town the size of Athens receiving about 2.5 million dollars annually from beet sugar and sheep industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres
Alston Ellis
Ohio University
Colorado
Great American Desert
Pres. Ellis
Athens
Southeastern Ohio Teachers Hold Annual Session in Wellston
The Southeastern Ohio Teachers association meets in Wellston on October 27 and 28 with an appealing program. Athens teachers and University of Ohio professors are expected to attend. Dean H G Williams of the normal college is listed on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Wellston
Athens
H.G. Williams
the Normal College
Athena High School Dominate Meredith in 27 to 0 Victory
Athens high school routed Meredith Business College of Zanesville 27 to 0 on Saturday. Meredith, heavier on average, lacked padding and coaching to apply strength, failing to reach Athens territory and allowing two late Athens touchdowns. Brillant tackles by Herbert and Layman highlighted the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Meredith Business College of
Zanesville
Athena
Meredith
Herbert
Layman
18th O V I Reunion at Glouster Includes Local Leaders
The 18th Ohio Volunteer Infantry reunion takes place today and tomorrow at Glouster. Attendees from Athens include General Grosvenor Major Jewett Major Welch and Judge Lynch who will deliver addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Grosvenor
Jewett
Welch
Judge Lynch
Athens
Methodist Church Services Next Sunday Schedule
There will be preaching at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday morning at 10 30 and evening at 7 with pastor Dr W L Slotz. Sunday school at 9 am Epworth League Concert at 6 pm All invited. The Woman's Home Missionary society meets with Mrs M Copeland Friday at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. L. Slotz
Woman's Home Missionary Society
M. Copeland
Too much talkers undo good deeds in many men's cases
Many men spoil potential good by talking too much and wasting opportunity. Their words derail projects and alienate allies, leaving outcomes less favorable than they could have been.
Minister Monroe Endorses Governor Herrick in Beacons Journal
Rev. Dr. T. B. Monroe, emeritus pastor of Akron First Congregational, endorses Governor Herrick after studying the Brannock bill. He says changes by the governor improve the bill for Christian voters and public interests. The minister credits the governor with addressing four Christian concerns in the final version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Monroe
First Congregational Church of
Akron
Herrick
The
Beacon Journal
Monroe
Anti-Saioon League prompts threat to amend votes
Mr. Malcolm Jennings of the Lancaster Gazette notes that the Anti-Saloon League pressured lawmakers in the Seventy-sixth General Assembly to back its Brannock law. He says members faced political extinction if they opposed the league and its autocratic agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Jennings
Lancaster Gazette
Seventy-sixth General Assembly
League
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Republican Party
Gov. Herrick
Geo. B. Cox
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Jewel
Hyde Portreval
Christien Church
Wolfe-Finsterwald
Republican Mass Meeting
Reunion
Walter Allen
Middleport
Sadie Roach
New York
Harvey Roach
Reunion OF CO. K 390
V.I
Several CO
McKim
A. D. Hollister, J. M. Stone, Milton King
Com
Mary A. Stone
High School
O. V. Reunion
Methodist Church
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