Missing man from Cincinnati visited relatives now unlocated
Warren Crappette known as Chappelle, 35, from Cincinnati, disappeared after leaving his brother’s West End home to ride a 3 15 train to Creanati. Police tracked him along B and C tracks to a bridge then into fields. search extended to Athens with no results. He had shown signs of mental distress while visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swearret Chappelle
Cincinnati
Hs Brother
West End
Howse
Tiny
Her & C. S
Creanati
Chappelle
Athens
Wootraff
H. H. Haning
Caagpelle
Waite
Foreman’s mock marriage ends in village widow fraud
An Athens county man Foreman defrauded a widow near Stewart by a fake courtship and a mock marriage to gain ten or more acres of land and cash. He disappeared after writing that the ceremony was not real and that he wanted only the money. He had prior marriage ties in Parkerburg and Meigs county. Local reports mention accompanying officials at the State Fair and a city council meeting with contract details and resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Stewart
Tomman
Parkersters
Heatence
Fnally
Wenesia
Persce
Foreman
Meigs Courtey
Varker Burs
City Genitail
McVax
Kern
Koons
Stedman
Weife
Gobson
Hopkins
Davie
McVar
Wyatt Wadd
T. &. Schrantz
Congress Street
Clark
Davis x
Pirie
Marilnes
Marine
Dobinian
Lave
Modern Woodman Picnic Draws Neighbors and Marching Bands
The Modern Woodman picnic at Swain Grove drew neighbors and visitors by rail and road. A cornet band led the procession and speakers including Rose of Athens and Edward of Columbus addressed the crowd. J M Allen was absent, G L Pake spoke on the order’s value, and afternoon recitals preceded the impromptu ball game between Marshfield and rivals, ending in Marshfield’s favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swain
Tron Haindens
Rose of
Athens
Edward
Phoinas
Columbus
M. Allen
BE. T. Rose
Nellie Suater
Lena Burt
J. M. Allen
G. L. Pake
Pake
Dounette Tiuifee
Shy Tay
Se. Thomas
Death of John Wilson A Lifelong Resident and Treasurer
John Wilson aged about fifty four died suddenly at home after suffering throat trouble described as laryngitis. While visiting Columbia for a fair he returned home Saturday feeling worse and died Sunday evening from apparent strangulation. He served in Company B during the late war and was treasurer of his town. he leaves a wife and four children. Funeral services were held in Jergayrille conducted by Nev. Has.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Asteer
Lorses
Colambia
Jergayrille
Conducevoi
Settlement of Albany school board dispute over teacher hire
The Albany board resolved a long deadlock on employing a high school teacher. C H Copeland of Guysville won the post after months of ballots and stalled votes. Earlier, Will G Merritt left the contest and D Webb remained a candidate amid division among commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
C. H. Copeland
Guysville
D. Webb
Will G. Merritt
Merritt
Rome
Canaan
Webb
G. 1 Copeland
Copeland
Wool Growers Endorse Tariff Support in Ohio Meeting
At the Ohio Wool Growers Association annual gathering in Columbus, delegates passed resolutions backing the tariff protections for wool producers. A letter from renowned Ohio wool grower David Hartpster was read, urging continued defense of national industry against free trade and urging unity among members and younger colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Wool Growers Association
Hell Weir
Columbus
Dingly Smy
David Hartpster
Ohio
Gary Etpensea
Isritt
McBinnley
Grosvenor
Friends of Protestinn
Ath
Wade
Aqnevican Industrias
Fish and Wildlife Officers Plan Hatchery Fish Move
State officials announce large scale distribution of hatchery fish this month. Chief Warden Reutinger and aide Norris travel from Cleveland to northern districts to supervise the transfer to stock rivers and streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohiy Fish and Gime Commission
Ovine
Biremais
Lin
State
Reutinger
Berke
Cleveland
Sam McKnight in Trouble Over Parrot Murder Rampage
Sam McKnight from the small town of Buchtel is in trouble after breaking furniture and murdering a parrot belonging to his wife who had stayed with acquaintances at Loutridge. He followed his wife, caused a destructive scene, and admitted to harming the bird before being arrested and charged with destroying property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McKnight
Sam
Buchtel
Agnersis ‘Nies
McKnight
Loutridge
Bird
Melaigut
Lothnige
Athens Seeks City Action for Paved Street Sweeping
Citizens along Court Street press the Athens village council to buy a street sweeper after weeks of dust and dirt from un swept paved streets. Merchants fear damaged stock and lost trade as petitions persist. The matter was referred to the street committee for price quotes and a report at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Court Street
Wesb
Abstract of personal property valuation in Athens county
Abstract lists total valuations for taxable property excluding per capita taxed items. It names Athens township, Athens corporation, Ames township and Amesville special district, Bern township, Cannar, Carthage, Dover, Chauncey precinct, Millfield, Lee, Albany, St Louis, Pleasant Valley, Kolme, Stewart, Troy, Glouster, Jacksonville, Linlister, Waterloo, Marshfield, Mineral, Bessemer, Ploiwood, Happy Hollow, and other districts or precincts with specific dollar amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuoin Ainister Scotter
Mhens County
Athens Tornship
Antoideas Corporation
Athens Corporation
Gates
Mexander
Ames Township
Amesville
Bern
Dover Township
Chauncey Precinct
Chauncey
Qut
Millfield
Lee Township
Albany Corporation
St. St. Loci
Pleasant Valley
Kolme
Stewart
Troy
Cooliilic Corporation
Hockingport
Aie
Trimble
Glouster Corporation
SAS
Jacksonville Corporation
Trimble Corporation
Linlister
Waterloo
Marshield and Mineral Special
Marshfield
Mineral
Bessemer Qtecines
RSS
Ploiwood
Aytal
Wasoci
Athens
Appeal for destitute miners in Ohio mobilizes aid effort
An earnest appeal from Chief Inspector Haseltine and Governor Bushnell urges rescue for thousands of starving miners and families in Ohio. Reports detail rising destitution, with mining towns seeing children scavenging for food, urging philanthropy to provide meals and curb hunger across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseltine
Ohio
Bushnell
Elis
Lupger
Prile
Buckeye
Ames
Also Mentioned on This Page
Happelle Bussing
Nadie
Blieatetn
Kelley
X. W. Baker
Infirmary
Sasa
Wes
Pete Vaal
Marshdeld
Lodi
Wool Growers
Association of Ohio
David Harpater
Heatinger
Suckaye
Equalling Parrot
Antwerp
Niaeca
Hirestate
Upos
Secoy Jordan
Edward A. Becoy
Ida Jordan
Lewis Jordan
Dhysin Medical Couse
Tallianapelis
Cergier
Common Pleas
Doyes
Ashford Poston
Aaron Young
Mary McGrath
Cyres B McGrath
Charlotte Garbett
Maria Lasiden
Marie Smith
Charis Smith
Spencer Young
Sarah Young
Nancy A. Palmer
John Palmer
Golden Post G. A. R
Hudson Bros
Miliary
Sloane
Erie
Glouster
Tabor
League of America
Laboyers
Mia Huth Mites
Fene
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Marivita
Vata Pia
Cura
Fo Cueney & CO
Props
Oleda
Oiawan
Maitevin
Olio
Hal
Hanters
Thuir
IL Uv
Mirrick
Mandal
Blas Brown
Fred Laighlin
Charles Menny
C.K. Sheldon
Chas
Cable
J.0
Gillett
Gee
Brasifert
Broven
Samuel Gillet
G. Ghier
Noah Tedrow
Cain Ioaves
Toledo
Vo & T
Fare Shin
Wen Cam
Tolads
G. WW. Lawrence
J. L. Ciiie
Honp-Serkies
Ohio Central Lines
Virginia
Juin
Turkey
Gadea
Sevice von Prater
Khan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!