Inquest Planned After Barker Death at Luhrig Yards
Coroner J J Lane to conduct Saturday inquest at Nelsonville into the death of Harry R Barker a 20 year old B and O brakeman crushed between cars near Luhrig while signaling to back up a coal train The body was moved from Athens county to Chillicothe then returned to the Barker home on the Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lane
Nelsonville
Athens
Harry R. Barker
Luhrng Yards
Mr. Lane
Athens County
Chillicothe
Barker
Plains
Lane
Chilliecothe Gazette
Luhrig
Duncan
Day of Atonement Observed Across Jewish Community
The article notes Yom Kippur begins at sundown Tuesday, a 25 hour fast and prayer period. Observances include no work and abstaining from food, with services in the synagogue divided into morning afternoon memorial and concluding rites marking the close of the ten penitential days.
TIGE CALLED AWAY BY DEATH AND OHIO PRACTICE REPORT
Ohio University football practice under Coach McFarland continues with 25 players working hard at the Athletic field. Captain Kaler leads drills after the coach’s absence due to a death in the family. Quarterback candidates Evan Jones Thomas and Patterson vie for the job as linemen show size and speed for a strong season.
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McFarland
Kaler
Ohio University
Evan Jones
Thomas
Patterson
O. A. Rooters
Wood
Lever
Golden
Witherspoon
Riley
Webb
Hamilton
Davis
Scott
Carpenter
Ohio
Popular Athens couple wed in Logan Gazette report
Samuel Fitch and Miss Emma Kincaid of Athens were married by Rev. J. F. Williams of the Hocking Valley on Saturday evening. The couple traveled to Logan by the 6 o clock train and left on the 8 o clock train after the ceremony. They will reside in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Gazette
Athens
J. F. Williams
Hocking Valley
Samuel Fitch
Emma Kincaid
Parson Williams
Williams
Papers of Probate Court Return and Cancelled Romance
A 1907 probate court record shows Charles Steed sought marriage to Lizzie Man, then returned and canceled the wedding papers. The judge kept the private reasons, noting Steed’s 35 and Man’s 21 ages as potential obstacles to wedlock. The tale ends with public curiosity about private affairs.
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Charles Steed
Lizzie
Bright
Lynch
Charles
Judge Lynch
Swain
Miss Man
Foot Crushed While assisting wagon load near Wolf's feed store
James Ginan sustained a badly crushed foot Monday evening when a wagon wheel ran over it while assisting in moving a lumber load into the alley near Wolf's feed store. He endured painful injuries but details of recovery were not provided.
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James Ginan
Wolf's Feed Store
County Commissioners Reorganize as New Term Begins
The county commissioners held their annual reorganizational meeting on Monday. B. Hill was reelected and bonded for 5000 dollars. John F. Biddle became president. An assistant to the county surveyor was funded at 1500 dollars. Hill’s new two year term starts September 16 after his old term expired Saturday night.
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B. Hill
John F. Biddle
Hill
Assignment of U B Pastors in Logan District
At the Southeastern Ohio United Brethren conference which adjourned Monday at Crookaville the following assignments of local and county interest were made for the Logan district Presiding elder George Geiger Broadwell W E Turner Antioch J O Geiger Guysville M Priest Hamden C W Lambert Murray City C P Cornetei Oak Hill G P Badgley.
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Southeastern Ohio
United Brethren Conference
Crookaville
Ierest
Logan District
George Geiger
Broadwell
W. E. Turner
Antioch
J. O. Geiger
Guysville
M. Priest
Hamden
C. W. Lambert
Murray City
C. P. Cornetei
Oak Hill
G. P. Badgley
Local Masons Attend Trimble Lodge Meeting
A party from the local Masons visited Trimble on Monday evening for a lodge meeting. Attendees include J. A. Palmer, Alex Nelson, James Vercoe, B. Pickering, E. R. Lash Jr, C. B. McNutt, W. B. Bentley, W Hoodlett, Elza Graham, Mr. Duncan and Ben Covert.
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Trimble Lodge
Trimble
J. A. Palmer
Alex. Nelson
James Vercoe
8. B. Pickering
E. R. Lash, Jr
C. B. McNutt
W. B. Bentley
W. ©. Hoodlett
Elza Graham
Mr. Duncan
Ben Covert
Changes in Football Rules For 1940 Season
The new rules tighten penalties with 15 yard sanctions for ground touching forward passes and out of bounds after kicks. Halves rise to 35 minutes, fair catch rules tighten, and new duties assign field Umpire and Head Linesman. Coaching from the sidelines incurs a 15 yard penalty, and teams may pass back at any time.
OGG Estate in Controversy Prompts Probate Hearing
A probate court hearing before Judge Lynch addressed the Andrew J. Ogg estate. Silas Ogg claims part ownership of personal property, with attorney L G Worstell appointed administrator after the original son resigned. Judge Lynch will divide the property Saturday at 10 AM amid a crowded docket and possible appeals.
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Bern Township
Andrew J. Ogg
Ogg
L. G. Worstell
Worstell
Silas Ogg
Lewis
Silas
Lynch
Man Severed Legs After Fall From Engine
M Charlies Spickert brakeman for B and CO, of Hamden, lost balance on the engine pilot Monday evening, fell to the track, and both legs were severed above the ankle. He was taken to Hamden for treatment. he is 30, married with one child.
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M. Charlies Spickert
Hamden
Mr. Spickert
Supper by the W R C Nets Profit For School Flag
A Tuesday evening W R C supper drew good attendance. Proceeds amount to 54.50 with expenses not yet tallied. anticipated surplus will fund a flag for the new school building.
Alimony Suit Filed Against Dr C W Cable Wife cites adultery
Bessie G. Cable filed in common pleas court for permanent alimony and an injunction to restrain disposal of property charging husband Dr Charles W. Cable with adultery. Petition details alleged immoral relations with Myrtle Selig in Columbus from 1907, plus rents and rooms provided. They married in Athens October 12 1881. Dr Cable’s annual practice income estimated at 3000 to 4000 dollars.
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Common Pleas Court
Bessie G. Cable
Charles W. Cable
I. M. Foster
Athens
Myrtle Selig
Columbus
Selig
Nelsonville
Grandchild Born Extends Estate Supervision for 21 Years
Notice filed in the United States court marks the birth of another grandchild to Samuel Vinton who died in 1861 leaving an estate in trust. The estate valued at $100,000 when placed in court grew to about $249,988 by 1906 with nearly 100 heirs. Countess Romaine von Overbeck of Prussia is among the heirs connected to mines near Athens.
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Pomeroy
United States Court
Samuel Vinton
Athens
United States
Romaine von Overbeck
Prussia
Salvation Army Lecture at Presbyterian Church
A Salvation Army representative will give a free lecture at 8 oclock in the Presbyterian church. The talk titled Love and Sorrow will include many beautiful views to be shown to the audience.
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Salvation Army
Presbyterian Church
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L. A. Koons
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Chicago
Rutherford Kathan
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Brooklyn
Rutherford
Mr. Rathan
Miss Rutherford
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OGG Estate
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