Husband sues for absolute divorce citing desertion
Walter G. Thompson of Nelsonville files for an absolute divorce from his wife now residing in Fairfield county. He alleges she left him September 3, 1904, while they lived in Lancaster and has since refused to live with him. They married November 14, 1902 in Nelsonville and have no children. The case is represented by attorney Co W Juniper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Thompson
Nelsonville
W. Juniper
Fairfield County
Athens County
Lancaster
Prospects Grow Brighter As Ohio Prepares For Morgantown
Daily practice tightens as Ohio edges toward the Morgantown game next Saturday. Halfback Lever nurses a sprained ankle while others suffer minor concussions. Coach McFarland scrimmages with the scrubs to sharpen positions and play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Lever
McFarland
Ohio
University Field
Connett
Curran
Witherspoon
Allen
Riley
Golden
Trimble
Scott
Evan Jones
Kaler
Wood
Patterson
Davis
Carpenter
Avoirdupois
Teacher Resigns Over Janitor Contract in Blue Ridge School
Miss Anna McCammon refused to sign a janitor contract or accept deductions from her teaching salary. She left the district and soon found new work with Warren township at a higher pay, taking the Jug Run school duties. A local teacher praised her stand as an example of professional independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillonvale News
Anna McCammon
Midfield Township
Educat
Blue Ridge
Warren
Jug Run
Freight Wreck Near Ellen Aa Causes Tie and Rail Damage
A B and O freight wreck today near Ellen aa, Parkersburg, West Virginia derailed four cars as a westbound train on No. 87, led by engine 2301, descended a grade. About 200 ties and 40 rails were damaged and required replacement before service could resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ellenaa
Enhm
Death of Mrs Harriet MacLane Acknowledged by Evangelist MacLane
Word reached from Evangelist H F MacLane that his mother Mrs Harriet MacLane died July 16 after a lingering illness. A resident of Athens for years she was esteemed by many, with a vigorous mind and spiritual nature. She died at her son's home in Hiram and was interred in Lisbon Columbiana county, age about 78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. MacLane
Harriet MacLane
First Frost of Season Brings Cold Farmers in Cold
Temperature drops described as the first frost with farmers reporting frost in parts of Ohio. A forecast of a killing frost tonight alarms residents though the writer hopes the prediction proves premature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Youngsters Involved in Late Night Scrap Near Hamden
Two youths, 82 and 75, from Hamden area fought last Thursday. The older cut the younger’s throat but the jugular was spared and the younger is expected to recover. Names unavailable. Source mentions excessive medicated milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamden
McArthur
Jackson Sun
Roushs Move from Glouster to Athens
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Roush of Glouster have moved to Athens and Mr. Roush, a carpenter and builder, is already at work there. The couple notes satisfaction with the new town and quickly finding employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Roush
Glouster
Athens
Permits to wed for four area couples
Leslie Carter a 25 year old farmer of Logansport Indiana and Nettie Clendenin a 28 year old teacher of Athens R F D No 9. Lemuel M Tubbs 20 a farmer of Pratt's Fork and Estella Ladd 22 of Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Carter
Logansport
Ind
Nettie Clendenin
Athens
R. F
Lemuel M. Tubbs
Pratt’s Fork
Estella Ladd
Frost
City Council Adjourns After Absent Members Stall Mulberry Paving
Tuesday evening the city council, with all members present except Bower and Junod, adjourned due to two absences while trying to pass an ordinance to pave East Mulberry street. Engineer Beckler proposed payments for Lancaster street and Franklin avenue paving, and gutters and sidewalk grades were ordered on East Union and Stimpson avenues to protect roadways.
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Seasion
Mulberry Street
University Terrace
Beckler
Lancaster Street
Franklin Avenue
East Union Street
Mariner
Stimpson
Frank Gross
Congress Street
Gross
City Debtor Pays City Rather Than Mr Gross
Citizens paid funds directly to the city instead of to Mr Gross. He will present a bill to the council at the first regular meeting to obtain the due sum. Adjournment continued to this evening for another try on the Mulberry street ordinance.
Lee township Sunday School convention held at Town House grove
The annual Lee township Sunday School association convention met at the Town House grove on September 21 with limited forenoon attendance due to weather and Buffalo Bill's Athens appearance. Rev. C L Forsythe spoke and reports were sparse. Officers elected: Charles Judy president Floyd Fought vice president Mrs Mellie Cline secretary Edward Bailes treasurer. County convention set for October 24 25 1907 in Athens.
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Albany
Lee Township Sunday School Association
Town House Grove
Buffalo Bill
Athens
C. L. Forsythe
Charles Judy
Floyd Fought
Mellie Cline
Edward Bailes
Amelia N. Dailey
Hattie Bailes
Lee Township
Franklin Avenue Paving Nears Completion
Paving work on Franklin Avenue advances swiftly as good weather aids progress, with completion expected soon.
Testing Coal Lands in Mexico by Burr Oak Brothers
William and Jasper Shepard of Burr Oak Ohio travel in Coahuila Mexico since August 1 testing coal lands for Mr I N Bolcourt near C P Diaz. They report a coal boom in the area and enjoy the Mexican climate and scenery.
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William and
Jasper Shepard
Burr Oak
Ohio
I. N. Bolcourt
C. P. Diaz
Coahuila
Mexico
Boy Harry Griffin Dies After Accidental Shot
Parkersburg West Virginia September 25 1910 details of the accident that killed 12 year old Harry Griffin of Tup per Plains Ohio after he was accidentally shot by a brother two years older. He received emergency amputation at St Josephs hospital but died at 4 o clock. The body was prepared for burial by Carney and Mullin and returned home with grieving parents. The article warns hunters to handle weapons with utmost care especially around boys.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Harry Griffin
Tuppers Plains
Ohio
St. Joseph's Hospital
Deem
Carney & Mullen
Joseph Griffin
Raisull’s Bandit Demands Released Hostages and Ransom
Raisull’s secretary informs officials that the British legation will grant protection, a $100000 ransom payment, and release of all tribe members imprisoned if Card McClean is freed. The telegram from Tangier dated September 25 cites these terms as England’s position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Dailies
Tangier
Raisull
Card McClean
Flagler Called To Explain Connection With Standard Oil
Attorney Kellogg summoned Henry M. Flagler to clarify his ties to the Standard Oil trust. Reports say he has been connected with Standard since 1879 and, with C. M. Kaine, owns the Corsicana Oil Company of Texas. He is said to hold stock for Standard.
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Flagler
Associated Dailies Telegram
New York
Henry M. Flagler
Kellogg
Standard Oil Trust
Standard
C. M. Kaine
Corsicana Oil Company
Texas
Roosevelt and staff Depart Oyster Bay by Special Train
President Roosevelt Secretary Loeb and the executive staff left Oyster Bay on a special train at 10 oclock this morning. The baggage car carried the household effects back to Washington.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
New York
Roosevelt
Loeb
Oyster Bay
Washington
Beavers Released After Fraud Sentence
George W. Beavers former superintendent of salaries and allowances in the post office department at Washington was released today at Moundsville West Virginia after a two year penitentiary sentence for fraud.
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Beavers
Associated Dailies
Pittsburg
George W. Beavers
Superinetu
Post Office
Washington
Moundsville
W. Va
Malaria Sickness Keeps Commissioner Hill Home ten days
Commissioner B. Hill has remained at his Harmony residence for ten days due to a severe malarial fever. He is rapidly improving but still unable to leave the house.
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B. Hill
Harmony
Ambushed Fugitive Joe Nail Fined in Athens Court
In Athens a four month pursuit ended as Joe Nail of Hocking faced Judge Rose. Nail was fined 25 dollars and costs plus ten days in jail for ambushing Ed Tinkum near Factory. Brother George Nail had earlier been arraigned in May and received five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Tinkum
Squire Rose
Joe Nail
Hocking
Athens
Nafil
Joe
George Nail
Tinkum
Webster
Lowry
M. O
Nelsonville
George
Costa
Jealous Chinese Man Charged After Wife Slashing
May Gibson lies dying in New York Hospital with his throat cut and face slashed. A Chinese man, whose wife deserted him, is charged with the assault. The tragedy occurred at midnight.
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Associated Dailies
New York
May Gibson
Steamers Mongolian and Huronia Collide in Belle Isle Straits
Two steamers Mongolian and Huronia collided during the night in the Belle Isle straits near Montreal. Both vessels were badly damaged but no lives were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Dailies Telegram
Montreal
Canada
Straits of
Belle Isle
Trance-Driven Stabbing Ends in Jump from Window
New York report states Harry Chernock, in a trance, stabbed his wife then leaped from a third story window. He died on impact and Mrs. Chernock is not expected to survive. investigators note the act appeared sudden with likely psychological distress.
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New York
Harry Chernock
Benefit By Miss Kern Draws Crowd At Athens High School
Miss Lenore Kern gave a reader and pantomime benefit for the Athens High School Athletic Association. About $50 was cleared for the high school lads as an audience enjoyed selections and applause. She was accompanied by Miss Driggs pianist Miss Bower soprano and Mr John Courtney baritone who were warmly received.
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Kern
Lenore Kern
Athens High School Athletic Association
Miss Kern
Driggs
Miss Bower
John Courtney
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