Rousing Republican Meeting in Athens County
Five thousand attendees heard Hon. Joseph Cannon and Adam Bede address support for Republican policies. Cannon predicted large victories for Roosevelt, with strong applause as Grosvenor chaired the rally on the Athens courthouse esplanade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cannon
National House of Representative
Adam Bede
Cannon
Bede
Athens
Ohio Central
Toledo
Court House Esplanade
H. Grosvenor
America
Grosvenor
Congressman Bede
National
House of Representatives
Athens County
New York
West Virginia
Indiana
Roosevelt
Pomeroy
Huntington
W. Va
Little Mountain
Illinois
Kelley-Lewis Nuptials at Mayor Logan Home
John N. Kelley, a Lodi township justice of the peace, married Mrs. Vienna Lewis at Mayor Logan’s home. The ceremony occurred at one o'clock with four guests present, Logan performing the nuptials. Kelley is a well known Lodi figure and lifelong friend of Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Kelley
Lodi
Vienna Lewis
Logan
Mr. Kelley
Death of Effie Hawk at Judson area tuberculosis
Effie Hawk wife of Clarence died at the Joseph Hawk home near Judson Saturday morning at three. The funeral was held at Graham's Chapel Sunday at three in the afternoon with Rev Crabb officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Hawk
Clarence
Joseph Hawk
Judson
Graham’s Chapel
Crabb
Peculiar coincidence ends in wrong man arrest
A man named J Garfield Hope, son of Thomas Hope from near Athens, reportedly married a Miss Levi in Omaha then fled. Omaha detectives matched a description but later proved the suspect there was wrong. Both men share name, age, height, weight, and habit of sitting with hand to face, and extradition actions were dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Garfield Hope
Thomas Hope
Athens
John F. Davis
Levi
Omaha
Foster
Davis
Mr. Foster
Hope
House thief captured after staged theft
A. Myers, a picture firm representative, was arrested by Marshal Finsterwald on theft charges. He canvassed homes to steal small amounts, targeting Carrie Sherlock and using a staged phone call, with a marked dollar bill exposing the scheme at a fairground stakeout. Myers is jailed awaiting trial Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Myers
Marshal Finsterwald
Myers
Carrie Sherlock
Misss Sherlock
Miss Sherlock
Mr. Finsterwald
Finsterwald
Mason
Palmer House
Henry Crippen
Sunday School Convention in Glouster Sets Attendance Record
The fourteenth Athens county Sunday school association convention met at the Glouster Methodist church for three days October 17. Prof. Elliott directed singing and Lee township won a banner for largest attendance. Speakers included Rev. Mergler Rev. Dickson and Miss Clara Ewart with talks on Sunday school work finance and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Elliott
Athens County Sunday School Association
Daniel Mergler
Glouster
Dickson
The
Christian Church
G. W. Frey
T. L. Lowe
D.D
Clara Ewart
Warren
Conner
Lowe
Patterson
H. L. Baker
D. J. Evans
B. O. Higley
Thos. Hoover
Hoover
Lee Township
Miss Caffrey
Emma Clark
Miss Faires
Athens
Fred Treadley
Ohio University
M. E
Lane Limberger Wedding Unites Lane and Limner
Lane and Miss Effie Limner were united in marriage at a ceremony conducted by Judge James McDonald. The event took place Wednesday at the office of the nuptials registrar with attendance noted by local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lane
Effie Limner
Tome
James McDonald
Atlas project advances in Rome township work
Rapid progress continues on the new county Atlas with J. Leeds now engaged in work in Rome township and plans to proceed to the next area after completing the current section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Leeds
Rome Township
Every boy is tickled by knee pants escape
The remark captures a playful sentiment about boys enjoying the moment when they transition from knee pants to longer trousers, a lighthearted theme reflecting childhood fashion jokes.
Distressing Accident to John Hibbard
John Hibbard seven, son of Mr and Mrs P G Hibbard of Lancaster street, suffered a severe accident while playing with a toy cannon. The blast blinded both eyes. Dr Higgins attended and warned sight loss was likely. Father traveled to Columbus to seek an eye specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hibbard
P. G. Hibbard
Lancaster Street
Higgins
Anna Mason Honored At Twelfth Birthday Party
Mrs F M Koons hosted twenty four of her daughter Miss Anna Mason's schoolmates and friends at North Court street on Wednesday night. The party featured pretty gifts and an evening of delightful games enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Koons
North Court Street
Anna Mason
Death Of Old Resident Mrs William Jackson
Mrs William Jackson of New England Rome township died Monday at her home after a senility illness. She was well known in the vicinity and a favorite among neighbors. The funeral was held Wednesday at ten at the Presbyterian church in New England with burial at Sand Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jackson
New England
Rome Township
Jack the Peeper Strikes Lancaster Neighborhood
Reports of a persistent intruder in Lancaster streets describe three incidents over a few days. A ladder and shoe imprint appeared on Miss Foster's porch, a man peered into Mrs Horn’s window, and a ladder was found at Mr Dilts residence. Residents fear a fiendish peeping mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Streets
Miss Foster
Foster
Clarence Horn
James Dilts
Lancaster Street
Woody
Ballot Tallies in Athens County Election Officer Roster
Complete roster of election officers listed for Athens County with presiding judges and clerks across multiple precincts. Details include party affiliations and names such as Chas Parker, Grant Bolen, Abe Jordan, D. Armstrong, and many others across precincts including Athens, Trimble, Jacksonville, Coolville, and Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Parker
Grant Bolen
Abe Jordan
E.B. Armstrong
H.A. Matheny
Geo, Maxwell
Market Planned by Church Ladies in Herb on Main Street
The Christian church ladies announce a market next Saturday at the Herb meat market on North Main Street. Doors open at 10 with a sale of bread and assorted goods to benefit the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
North Main Street
Phi Delts Surprise Guests at Mulberry Street Gathering
Phi Delta Fraternity members on Mulberry street were surprised when the girls from the same flat arrived bearing cushions. The evening included dancing, music, and light refreshments in the dining room at ten o'clock. The young ladies named include Maude Scott Mable Scott Murphy Riley Stickney Bernice Coultrap Freda Clayton Francis Sheldon M Hanter Rorick Fulton Hutchinson and Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Delta Fraternity
Mulberry Street
Misses Maude Scott
Mable Scott
Murphy
Riley
Stickney
Bernice Coultrap
Freda Clayton
Francis
Sheldon
M Hanter
Rorick
Fulton
Hutchinson
Mary
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H. Sayer
J.H. Johnson
Wm. D. Robinson
Herbert Howard
Amesville
Benj. A. Bilis
Dan. J. Hixon
F. W. Gibson
James Gilligan
Herbert H. Henry
R. McCune
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Athens Two
W. F. Jourdan
A. H. Simms
D. Lowry
Robert Cabeen
F. B. Roush
A. O. Rink
First Precinct
Athens Twp
J. B. Clayton
Harry McKinstry
F. Black
Will Hastings
F. B. Modie
BH. Bardin
D. R. Richards
D. M. Burchfield
R.H. Reid
L. J. Lash
L. H. Clark
Chas. DeMolet
Third Precinct
H.O. Armstrong
J. ©. Brannon
W. H. McKee
Geo. H. Earhart
H. Matthews
E. R. Lash, Jr
Fourth Precinct
E. T. Rose
Wyatt J. Williams
E. McNatt
M. W. Watkins
Francie Henry
A. Mills
Bern
F. J. Pickering
W. W. Oge
O. H. Bowman
Canaan
J. H. Grosvenor
Dava Webster
Jon. Jordan
T. Sheridan
E B. Hoskins
John Mc Oclenahan
Dover Precinct
Roberts
Peter Pendergrass
E. F. McVay
Wm. Throckmorton
E. Robinett
D. Elza Guillogly
Eugene Potter
BE. R. Willison
Albany Village
E. G. Cross
F. B. Vorkes
Wm. Higby
P. W. Snowdon
J. W. Lindley
Ed. Balis
Lodi Precinct
Wm. Bobo
Harvey Williams
Filmore Dinsmore
George Boring
Linder Blackwood
H.H. Milligan
Rome
W. B. Rice
Owen Beebe
E.G. Fuller
M. L Ewers
O. O. Bryson
E. Kincade
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Trimble
J. A. Campbell
R. Jdges
Peter Smith
J. D. McDonald
Thos. Headley
J. W. Davis
Chink McDonald
Hollister Pre
A.H. Johnson
Elwood Byers
Theo
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J. N.sellare
J. O. Loeweren D
Bert Sapp
Alexander
Chas, Sapp
J. T. Higgins
King
Thos, Dyson
Frank Matthews
J. W. Sawyer
Chas. Lehew
W. H. Stahl
Henry Pate
Milton Howard
Frank McCranor
EB. L. Watson
Chas. Pride
Jacksonville Village
J F. Kempton
G. A. Carbaugh
Patrick McCann
Richard Shirkey
John Sayre, Jr
Laura Bort
Trimble Village Precinct
B. W. King
A. E. Johnson
J. d. Penrod
D. R. Kittle
O. J. Lewis
J. M. Haskins
D. Troy
Harvey Richardson
Cyrus Brewster
John Palmer
A. Dutton
Tanner Fitch
D. Coolville Village
Frank B. Tidd
Luther R. Sanderson
A. O. Frame
Wm. Creasey
Otie E. Chevalier
F. ©. Taylor
D. Marshfield Precinct
Thos. W Ee
Elmos L. Wilson
John Nichols
F. J. Withers
W. 8. Fergnese
Cash Brewer
Mineral Precinct
John H. Kinnard
Joel Lowther
R. O. F. Callahan
Parker Snyder
Frank. Betts, R
Fred W. Beckler
Kimberly Precinct
Wm.j. Foster
Wesley Evans
A. H. Wells
Harvey Howard
Chas. Newman
Jen. Brandenburg D
Monday Creek
Jas. Sergent
Lew Stevenson
Miche Cobain
Owen Whitmore, Jr
G. A. Gardner
R. Pat Capenter
Nelsonville
Richard Barnicut
Thos. Linton
Jas. Bayliss
Jas. McFadden
D. Clerks
R. F. Lamb
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Chas. Eddington
Third Ward
H. G. Gettle
Fred Bryson, R
Georie D
R. J. Cotton
Wallace R
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Willard M. Price
E. B. Beard Henry Herreld
Richard Brown
Wm H. H. Wallace
R. Geo Marsh
Carthage
G. W. Sewell
Val Christman
B. J. Klingenberg
Jacob Saiter
J. E. Stout
Gus Mooney
Phi Deltas
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