Jury finds A. F. Bickley not guilty in Gathman estate case
The jury acquitted A F Bickley on the charge of uttering and publishing a false voucher connected to the Charles F Gathman estate settlement. After a second trial in Greenville Judge Allread's court, the verdict came at 4 35 pm with jurors stressing stronger defense testimony and acknowledging possible irregularities but affirming Bickley's innocence.
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A. F. Bickley
Charles F. Gathman
Bickley
Allread
Greenville
Latch
A. E. Bickley
Ben A. Bickley
Mr. Bickley
Okeana
All
Gathman
Indictments Loom Over Mr. Bickley as Trial Near
State notes a fair hearing in favor of Mr. Bickley but three embezzlement and forgery indictments remain. One relates to a Miami Shoe receipt raised from 3.50 to 13.75 and another to a forged 3.50 bill. The Center estate embezzlement claim cites a 10 to 46 receipt. Witness Joseph Lay is missing. when found, the next trial may proceed. Disbarment actions linger with only one disposition so far. The prosecution has not decided on a new trial motion or appeal options depending on outcomes.
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Bickley
Mr. Bickley
Center
Joseph Lay
Lay
Kyle
Circuit Court
Charles Allmeyer sues Benjamin F. James in common pleas court
Charles Allmeyer filed a lawsuit in the I common pleas court on a Saturday seeking relief from Benjamin F. James if living, initiating civil action and related proceedings.
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Charles Allmeyer
Common Pleas Court
Benjamin F. James
Quiet Title Action In Reily Township Proceeding
Walton Bowers attorney reports a quiet title action for unknown heirs to real estate in Reily Township and to secure mortgage cancellation. The filing aims to establish ownership and clear liens as part of the estate settlement.
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Reily ‘Township
Walton
Bowers
Canter Arrested Over $2 Misappropriated by Mrs Camden Case
Huston Canter of Peck's addition sand pit was arrested on the charge of stealing coal funds. Detective Tuley reports Canter took $2 entrusted for paying a fine by Mrs Camden and husband Frank Camden, who is jailed. Canter was found at home badly bruised with rib injuries after an assault at C. H. & D. yards.
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Huston Canter
Peck’s Addition
Camden
Frank Camden
Tuley
Canter
Kennel Club Elects Old Officers At Meeting
Southern Ohio Kennel club held a spirited meeting at Smyers Sporting Goods where officers were re elected after a review of the recent field trial finances. The silver trophies from the trials are on display at Smyers' attracting attention.
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Southern Ohio Kennel Club
Smyers Sporting Goods
Smyers
Wrong house arrest ends with mistaken entry
Charles Bruce was arrested after entering what he believed to be his home but found it to be his brother in law’s former residence. He slept on the floor until residents called the police and he was taken to the station.
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Charles Bruce
Bruce
Racycle Stolen From West Side Shed
Henry Miller reports a thief took his son’s Racycle from the rear shed at 622 East Ludlow Street. Police headquarters logged the complaint and are investigating the theft.
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Henry Miller
Ludlow Street
Schuster's Trouble in City Court
Edward Schuster of Heaton Street, a Penny Exchange employee, was ordered to appear before Mayor Thomas on a warrant issued by Miss Sophia Berry who accuses him of abusive conduct toward her on several occasions.
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Edward Schuster
Heaton Street
Penny Exchange
Thomas
Sophia Berry
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Beckett
Ftragoe
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Rt Ht
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Voss-Holbrock
Double Voss-Holbrock
Stamp Books
the Holbrock Bros. CO
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Peck
Kennel Club
Xmas
Middletown
Harry Williams
Rum’’ Evers
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