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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1908

Page

7

Parole Row Recalled in Scott Case After Court Motion

A detailed account follows of how indictments against Winfield Scott Sr. were nolled on July 27 after Prosecutor Foster agreed with a court motion. Parole steps for Scott Jr. proceeded, aided by a blank prosecutor statement, later returned for lack of seal, and Foster's later testament to the matter is recounted in his own words.

D. Thompson Winfield Scott, Jr Foster Mr. Scott Scott Thompson Weod Mater Secon S Hent Burfler Daily Messenger Ihe Board of Penitentiary Managers

Prosecuting Attorney Statement Fragment

A partial OCR fragment from a prosecuting attorney statement outlines unclear legal remarks. The text is severely garbled, lacking identifiable names, places, or dates to establish concrete facts or context.

Testimony on Parole Statements by Foster and Jester

The record shows Foster contends Wil fila Boott Jr claimed the paper statement was a parole aim not a party, with hopes for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Jester signed a blank form and did not provide further statements during the parole application, while supporters urged parole in letters to the Board of Managers.

Foster Board of Managers Wil Fila Boott Jr Don Jester Mr. Seatt Leitere Werd Harry Webster E. €. Woodworth John Fineterwald W. R. Moore

Two Deaths in Chauncey Deaths at Chauncey Friday

In Chauncey Ohio two deaths occurred within minutes of each other. Samuel W. Davis age 55 died of abscess of the lines. His funeral will be Sunday at 2 PM in the Methodist church, burial Nye cemetery. Almeds, daughter of John and Kether Kateerbach, died shortly before 3 PM, about 10 months old. Funeral 10:50 AM Sunday in the Methodist church, burial Nye cemetery.

Chauncey, O Chauncey Samuel W. Davis Nye Almeds John and Kether Kateerbach Methodist

Local Notes From Murray City Area

Mr and Mrs Charles Hil visited relatives in Murray City on Sunday. Miss Jane Bescoe and George Bescoe attended the Lancaster Fair on Friday. Thomas Taylor hunted on Shade Creek last week with good results. Mr and Mrs Will Roberts visited relatives in Murray City Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Brewer hosted the Ely family of Neslonville as their guests Sunday.

Charles Hil Murray City Jane Bescoe George Bescoe Lancaster Fair Thomas Taylor Shade Creek Will Roberts John Brewer A. J. Ely Netsonville

Five Initiates Enter Beta Theta Pi Mystic Rites

The local chapter of Beta Theta Pi initiated university students into the order Monday night. Named new members include Roger Johnson Jones of Athens Franklin Clyde Carpenter of Athony Clyde Owen Gibson of Amesville Arthur Jean Townsend of New Philadelphia and George Vivian Baker of Zenesyville.

Beta Fraternity Beta Theta Pi Roger Johnson-Jones Athens Franklin Clyde Carpenter Athony Clyde Owen Gibson Amesville Arthur Jean Townsend New Philadelphia George Vivanih Baker Zenesyville

Fish requisition filed in Columbus for Hocking River fish

Get Fish Cal Calif Ciny Melwan asked the Ohio Fish and Game Commission in Columbus for a liberal supply of fish for the Hocking River and Sunday Creek promising all black bass and blue sunfish allotments for this state part. When the distributing party arrives Mr McLegn will be informed and ensure proper distribution. Fish to be placed in the lakes at the Hospital as well.

Cal Ciny Melwan Columbus Ohio Fish Eed Game Commission Hocking River Sunday Creek McLegn

Now Mining Law in Effect in Ohio Mines

Ohio enacted a new mining law governing explosive handling in coal mines. Section 1 bans storing black powder and restricts quantities, with strict placement and isolation rules for powder boxes and guards against sparks near power lines. It also details tamping material requirements, copper tampers, and safe firing procedures. Section 2 imposes fines up to 100 dollars for violations, and Section 3 sets the law to take effect six months after passage.

General Assembly State of Ohio Freeman T. Eaglebon House of Representatives James M. Whaaams Senate

Old Marietta Library Papers Aim to Settle Maine Boundary

Old records found in Marietta College Library may settle the long running Passamaquoddy Bay boundary dispute between the United States and Maine. The 124 year old case could hinge on survey notes by Rufus Putnam and maps showing Pope's Folly Island, with copies to be sent to the State Department.

iMarietta Passamaquoddy Bay Maine Marietta College State Department Washington Marietta Ohio New England Rufus Putnam Pope Folly Island United States

Robbin the saddle horse sells to Campbell for 700 dollars

J C Campbell bought the saddle horse Robbin for his daughter Edna from horse dealer Jay Critchfeld in Athens. The dark bay horse is praised as a premier saddle horse with perfect conformation and a good disposition. The sale price was 700 dollars and the seller shares a similar name with the buyer.

J. C. Campbell Uelonging Kana Broweh Jay Critchfeld Cay Columbus Edna Robbin Athens

Infant of Nelsonville couple dies in Nyetown area

The infant child of Mr and Mrs Will Hall of Nelsonville died Sunday evening. Funeral services were held at Nelsonville with interment in Nye Cemetery. The Halls were former residents of Nyetown and residents here extend sympathy.

Nyetown Chauncey Chauncer Ohio Will Hall Nelsonville Hall

The Town’s Property

The town contains bars, sharp talkers, pretty girls, loafers, an oddity that rattles, an old fogey, and many who judge others. It notes men in street corners who make remarks about women and others who mock at women's expense. It critiques people who boast about ideal solutions and meddle in others’ affairs.

Local Church Notables and Visiting Residents Weekend Roundup

Mr and Mrs James Dean and children Jeffer an extended visit of Coclon Wellyton and Jackson Monday. CF files 8. Bradfield is a Murray City visitor today. WHI Shields returned home from Albany. Rev J A Long will fill his appointment at the Church of Christ Sunday. Miss Ruthe Wallace of Nelsonville spent Sunday here with relatives. Miss Adda Higgins of Helbardsville spent Sunday with her sister. Rob Nye of the O A spent Sunday at his home here. Henry Staffeneer and wife returned from a visit with relatives of ticekport. Miss Mabel Hall has accepted a position in CC L Powell's grocery store as a clerk.

James Dean Chidren Jeffer Coclon Wellyton Jackson Bradfield Murray City Shields Albany J. A. Long Church of Christ Ruthe Wallace Nelsonville Adda Higgins

Constipation Cure Claims Do Not Withstand Review

A dubious advertisement touts a tonic described as a cure for chronic constipation and other ailments. It urges readers to consult a druggist and to “reset” the bowels with the product, but provides no verifiable medical evidence or clear provenance.

Is This a Square Deal Henderson Crider Ad Claim

Henderson Crider the Druggists offers money back if Miona does not cure dyspepsia. The ad promotes Miona tablets as a stomach remedy improving digestion and relieving distress within 24 hours. A testimonial from Mrs. W. D. Bennett Bucksport Me endorses the product.

Henderson Crider the Messenger W. D. Bennett Bucksport

Grief-Stricken Mother Seeks Aid With Family In Tow

Mis Storey McKinney of Glouster appeals to county infirmary directors for assistance after claiming her husband deserted them. With a year-old baby and two other children, she traveled from Glouster to Indianapolis and back to Columbus before being left by her husband. Infirmary officials provided transportation home and a collection was taken to supply food.

Mis Storey McKinney Glouster County Infirmary Indianapolis Coumbus State Journal

Local Social Notes Sitters and Visits Across Albany Area

Mrs W G Caster of Point Rock visits daughter Mrs 8 Dr Webb. Miss Norma Townsend of Mr Blanco helps Mrs George Spring in millinery. Mr and Mrs Jacob Spring leave Albany for Centerville to reside near their son. Mrs Etta Moijer and daughters Beryl and Beulah visit Robert Carpenter family of Mt Blano. Bel Masheter of Thurston visits Mr and Mrs Thomea Dailey. Henry Chase of Columbus visits brother James Chase and family. Charley Dailey of Columbus plans a few days with relatives in Albany. Mrs Elsie Underwood of Ganley Bridge sick with typhoid at Snowden home. She came to help care for her mother who is ill. Mrs Alice Irwin visiting sister Mrs T J Barlow of New Albany. Mrs Anne Swearingen of Carpenter visits 8 S Webb family Thursday.

W.G. Caster Point Rock Dr. Webb Norma Townsend Bel’ Masheter Thurston Thomea Dailey Henry Chase Columbus James Chase Fan Charley Dailey Albany Elsie Underwood Ganley Bridge Pres Snowden Alice Irwin Virittya T. J. Barlow New Albany Lid Anne Swearingen Carpenter

Arnica Balm Praised by Iowa Farmer on Rural Route 2

W. A. Floyd of Empire Iowa credits Buecklen's Arnica Balm with curing a hand wound and a leg sore, claiming it is worth its weight in gold. He would buy it again even if forced to mortgage the farm. The product costs two cents at McKee's drug store.

Empire W. A. Floyd

Quiet of Mayor's Court Disturbed by Miners

Two Canaanville miners Henry Burns and Carl Tedrow faced Mayor Hedges after drunkenly attempting to stir disturbances. Each was fined 6 api cents totaling 6.75 and paid, ending the incident at the depot and on Dean avenue. Burns was arrested at the B and O depot and Tedrow on Dean avenue by local officers. Both men, from Canaanville, were intoxicated and accused of stirring trouble.

Henry Burns Carl Tedrow Hedges Burns Marshal Finsterwady Tedrow Dean Avenue Mercer Canaanville Gicuster

Store Relocated to South Court Street

W. H. Fulwider moved his grocery store from West Find a few days ago into the room formerly occupied by Green's Music Store on South Court street and is now ready for business. The Green store has temporary quarters to the rear of Melby Trothers' shoe shop.

W. H. Fulwider West Find Green's Music Store South Court Street Green Melby Trothers

Double Wedding in Probate Court

Two couples married in the office of Probate Judge Lynch on a day afternoon. The first couple Clyde Durant and Emma Hoffman reside Guyeville and Athens respectively. Timothy Nolan of Columbus and Hattie May Latimer of Dover married next with Squire Rose officiating. The Nolans will live in Columbia where Nolan is a merchant and they sought to keep their marriage secret from Columbus friends.

Lynch Clyde Durant Emma Hoffman Guyeville Athens Squire Timothy Nolan Columbus Mies Hattie May Latimer Dover Squire Rose Mrs. Nolan Columbia Mr. Nolan Columiuis

Toronto meeting of tax experts discusses taxation plans

The Tax Association in Toronto held a meeting with about sixty members including Harvard’s Professor Bul and Lawson Purdy. Delegates debated current tax laws in Canada and the United States, noting Canadian measures as superior, and considered a proposed Ohio constitutional taxation amendment for favorable state legislature action.

H. W. Elson University Chapel Peternational Tax Association Toronto Canada Tates Bul Harvard University Slegehnan Lawson Purdy Germany Canad United States Ohio Ohta Weshitredweed

Elliott Carsey Marriage Reported in Pleasanton Region

Clifford Eliiett of the Cincinnati division of the B and O railway married Ethel Carsey near Pleasanton. The ceremony took place Saturday at 10 o clock in Squire Legan's office, witnessed by local residents and the Elliots are the son and daughter of nearby families.

Elliott Carsey Clifford Eliiett Cincinnati W. P. Eliiett Near Pleasanton Ethel Carsey Pleasanteen Squire Legan

New Arrival Frances Louise Black Burn Daughter

A new arrival at Richland avenue born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs D B Blackburn. A healthy girl named Frances Louise.

Bern D. BE. Blackburn Richland Avenue Frances Louise

Fractured collarbone wounds for Homer Johnson near Morris Avenue

Homer Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs A J Johnson, fractured his collarbone in a sidewalk fall Sunday evening near Morris Avenue. Despite past accidents he remains hearty and cheerful.

Homer Johnson A. J. Johnson Morris Avenue

CA SBS Tonrtr Ths Sind Ye Poe ape Bm sth Agvat cee

The fragmentary text notes a local item of unknown nature with repeated garbled phrases and missing context. It references a California SBS listing and an agvat cee phrase likely indicating a terse public notice or classified snippet.

SBS Poe

County treasurer office gets new steel counters and furniture

The county treasurer's office is undergoing improvements with new furniture replacing the old. Steel counters and a fee will be installed, and an expert from the factory is placing the furnishings. The second floor offices are now fitted with steel baselines and other enhancements.

Gormleys Bluff Calied Over Election Bet

Hugh Gormley of Gloucester flashed $300 on Bryan in an election bet. The money remained laid out in Athens after a morning visit, and $500 more would be added if a laborer and small commission finder locate the bettor.

Gormley Hugh Gormley Glouster Bryan Wectee Athens Snan Mr. Pugh

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Messenger Representative Winfield Scott Nole The Mr. Scott, Jr Toon Peson Weekly Messenger Journal Emimet Tompkings Tiese Potture W. H. Scott Guy Scott Largay the Gazette Columb Wells Nethville OHM Oho Bower Managers J. P Tiny Katzerbach Booth Hocking Seara the Agastese Geo Harrison Andrew L. Harris Enya Edna Campbell Sks Aid Cannarville of Tax Authorities Agvat
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