Land transfers and court action at the courthouse
Listings show numerous land transfers in Athens township and surrounding areas including assignments in Athens City Canaan and Carthage townships. Notable deeds include lots and surface rights with values up to 7 500 dollars. The Common Pleas Court grants an injunction against Joseph A Isselstein pending further hearing. Trial set for September 13. The Evener petitions in error await Thursday consideration after bootlegging convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Township
Joseph M. Wood
Richland Subdivision
Athens City
Esien Parsons
Nora Z. Beverage
Alexander Cochran, Sr
Elizabeth Cochran
Common Pleas
Ohio Consolidated Coal Company
Joseph A. Isselstein
William
Laura Evener
Common Pleas Court
Eveners
Athens County Historical Milestones From 1810s Stroll Through Time
A fragmented chronicle notes Athens County events spanning 1810s to 1850s. It lists bear extermination in 1810, Rome town 3000-tree planting, Cooley Brothers mill in 1811, early epidemics, mills at Lodi 1816, salt well at Chauney 1890, Nelsonville post office 1821, English town and Ames post offices, small vote counts in 1823, Nelsonville bridge, Albany post, Coolville Seminary 1846, Albany manual labor institute 1851, and Ameavilla Academy 1853.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Rome Town
Cooley Brothers
Coolville
Lodi
Cyrus Blasier
Nyes
Chaunaey
Nelsonville
Englishtown
Ames Township
Athens Village
Albany
Lee
M. E. Church
Albany Manual Labor Institute
Atwood Institute
Ameavilla Academy
J. P., Weethee
Campaign buttons and lithographs given to women at meeting
Republican campaign buttons were distributed at the meeting and every woman present left wearing one. Large lithographs were also distributed to the women.
Traveling salesman stalls bulky Ford at court square
A traveling salesman attempted to start a bulky Ford in front of the courthouse on Wednesday. After many desperate cranks the car finally stalled as it began its trial run, drawing amusement from onlookers and the crowd's reactions.
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Court House
Reform Needed as Local Employers Underpay Women
The writer notes three town employers pay girls so little they cannot afford meals or proper dress. A restaurant dealer says several girls cannot even afford ordinary meals. Yet these workers are expected to dress nicely and are discharged if they fail. Reform should begin where needed.
Peach harvest draws autos to Athens orchards
Athens residents with cars and trucks flocked to local orchards this year to harvest canning stock. The Elberta crop is largely picked out, and the Craw ford crop is expected next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jackson youth sings in probate court visit
A youngster from Jackson traveling to the B I S at Lancaster with a probation officer spent a few hours in probate court. Court officials grew fond of him and urged him to sing for them, later declaring they had never heard a more beautiful voice.
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Jackson
Lancaster
How Old Do You Look
An ad extols Dr Williams Pink Pills to treat anemia and improve vigor with nonalcoholic formula. It claims thin blood ages appearance, boosts appetite, skin color, and overall energy, offering a box for sixty cents plus a free booklet upon request. It directs readers to the Dr Williams Medicine Co in Schenectady, NY, for purchase and information.
Court Attache Considers Adoption as Kid Chases Wanderlust
One court attach evaluates adopting a child who has no mother and refuses to stay with his father preferring to ride freight trains. The youth shows a strong musical talent with high soprano potential but refuses to promise stability, expressing a desire to roam.
Births in Athens and Nearby Areas
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tucker announce a son born August 27 in Athens R D. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ator of 12 Montrose Avenue welcome a daughter born August 7. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Baker of 9 12 Mill Street have a daughter born August 30. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Frum of Athens R D welcome a daughter born August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Tucker
Athens
R. D
Earl Ator
Montrose Avenue
L. C. Baker
Mill Street
William C. Frum
Athens R. D
Obituary for June L Sibert of Nelsonville Ohio
June L Sibert born March 28 1904 in Columbus Ohio died August 25 1920 at her grandmother s Nelsonville home She was devoted to the M E church Sunday school and missionary work a member of the King s Heralds Standard Bearers Girl Scouts and active in the Young People s Missionary society She aspired to finish high school and was praised for her conscientious studies Her faith and prayer life were strong and she faced death with resignation to God s will in the country beyond the sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June L. Libert
June L. Sibert
Columbus
Ohio
Nelsonville
Jane
M. E. Church
King’s Heralds
Young People's Missionary Society of the Church
Girl Scouts
Heaven
John
Thankful note for support during illness and death
The Sibert family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for help during their granddaughter June’s illness and death. Gratitude is extended for floral offerings, machine donations, and kindness from Mr. and Mrs. Stout and pastors Rev. Mann Rev. Johnston and Rev. Brittheart.
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June
Mr. Stout
Mann
Rev
Johnston
Brittheart
Violin Patent Claims Electrical Shape Preserves Tone
A Timo's man with a patented violin design argues the electric shape retains the traditional violin tone. The claim centers on an instrument that matches normal tone quality while adopting an electric form.
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Timo
Sinn Feiners Rally in Trafalgar Square London Protest
Sinn Fein supporters and sympathetic English Lahorites gathered by thousands in Trafalgar Square London to protest government policy on Ireland. Fiery speeches were delivered and great excitement prevailed. Hundreds of people attended the demonstration.
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SINN
Ireland
Trafalgar Square
London
Wilson Part Charged With Extravagance
Republican leaders accuse President Wilson and the Democratic administration of profligate spending. The statement blames a growing Bureaucracy and suggests two and a half billion dollars in savings by the Republican Congress. It cites Wilsons Europe voyage and entourage as peak extravagance and ties Cox and Democratic congressional hopefuls to the policy.
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Washington
Wilson
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Democratic Congress
Congress
Republican Cess
Republican Congress
White House
The
United States
Inbiisierdt
Txek
Loreal Chambers
Commercal and
Bon
Europe
Cox
Dreco Remedy Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
A Dayton resident, 65 year old Mr. J. M. Orr, credits Dreco with curing indigestion and regularizing bowel movements after one bottle. The ad claims widespread relief for stomach, catarrh, constipation, kidney and liver issues and urges readers to try the medicine sold by Cline Pharmacy Co in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreco
J. M. Orr
Edgewood Ave
Dayton
Athens
Cline Pharnaecy Co
MANY WINNERS AT ATHENS COUNTY APPLE EXHIBIT
Secretary C. M. Gill announced the final results from the Athens county fair apple exhibits. H eaviest winner R. J. Love captured top prizes in multiple categories including several plates of best varieties across seasons and specific varieties such as Ben Davis York Imperial and Northern Spy. Finsterwald and others claimed additional second prizes in winter varieties and seedling collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Fair
C. M. Gill
R. J. Love
Ben Davis
Smith's
Stark
Fallawater
Grimes
Golden
Fall Pippin
Maiden
BE. W. Finsterwald
Prize Winners in Seedling and Apple Exhibits
The text lists multiple prize winners from seedling and apple exhibits. W. E. Baughman won first prizes for several plates including Stark and Fall Rambo. The New York Coal Company earned first prizes for Rome Beauty and Baltimore. George Love earned second prizes for Northern Spy Jersey Sweet, and first prizes for Grimes Golden Maiden's Blush Pumpkin Sweet. L. G. Cary took first in Baldwin.
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New York Coal Company
Rome
Baltimore
George Love
L. G. Cary
Baldwin
Golden Wedding Observed for Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Davis
NEW MARSHFIELD Sept 2 The golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs R W Davis was celebrated at their country home north of New Marshfield on August 29 1920. They were married October 31 1870 with all their children present. Gifts included money flowers and other items. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ed Davis and sons Carl and Mariette of Grand Rapids Michigan and Miss Ora and Dora Da-
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New Marshfield
R. W. Davis
Ed Davis
Carl and
Mariette
Grand Rapid
Michigan
Ora
Dora da
Visitation of Cleveland Miss Esella and Albert at Home
Special guests attended including Mrs G W Beverage, Mr and Mrs J N Boden life long friends and neighbors of Mr and Mrs Davis Mrs Foster Dowler Mr W J Davis Miss Corilla Boden and Miss Given Dinsmore in attendance at the home event.
Surprise Party Honors Mrs. Curt Smathers in Buchtel
A pleasant surprise party was given for Mrs. Curt Smathers on Friday night in Buchtel. Attendants included Mrs. Mary Grigsby, Sarah Grigsby, Edward Smathers, Ada Smathers, Mrs. J. R. Worthington, Mrs. Tannahill and daughter, Mrs. George Worthington, Mae Worthington, Henry Rardin of Nelsonville, Curl Smathers, Roy Smathers, Carl Worthington, Lawrence Smathers, Garnett Mason, and John Rardin. Ice cream and cake were served.
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Alexander
William Adams
F. M. McPherson
Pleasanton
Ames
Haney Linscott
Harlan E. Linscott
Amina Carey
Sylvia Easler
Bradford
Niel Carey
Canaan
Earl McConkey
Addie T. Mansfield
Jesse Jacoby
Marvella J. Crawford
A S. McClanahan
Vernon Leslie
Brown
John Repek
Frank J. Hill
Florence M. Wright
Canaanville
Carthage
Edward Galbraith
Charles Golen
Martha Boyce
Charles Golden Dover
H. A. Mathews
James
Ben
T. Johnson
Sugar Creek Coal and Mining Company
Melvina Dent
William T. Anderson
Millfield
Mast Everything One
Supreme Court of the United States
New York State
D. R. Sibert
Dreca
New York
Seagate
East
Vincent Bobo
Buchtel
Hart Schaffner & Marx
NEW Fall Stetson
J. L. Beckley & Son
Olds
Motor Auto Sales Company
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