“Orville Abbott, 29, for the last 2 1/2 years constable of Nile township, died in Mercy hospital at 1:45 AM Sunday, following an extended illness with heart trouble. He was born and reared in Adams county, but had been a resident of Friendship for the last seven years. He was Continue Reading
Adams County
Israel Donalson: Ohio’s Last Surviving Creator of Ohio’s Constitution
“The venerable Israel Donaldson, for so many years a citizen of Adams county, did on the 9th inst., at the residence of his son, near Russellville, Brown county, aged 95 years.” “He was the last surviving member of the Convention that framed the Constitution of Ohio, preparatory to its becoming Continue Reading
Gun Wound Fatal for Girl at Stout
“Virginia Frost, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Frost of Stout, Adams county, died in Mercy hospital at 5:30 AM today of a shotgun wound in the left chest. The small shot, according to Coroner Virgil Fowler, were self-inflicted, and caused lung hemorrhages. The shot missed the heart.” “According Continue Reading
The Twin Creek War and News from Buena Vista
“No battle as yet between the Roman Regulators and the Twin Creek tribe . The latter ‘hold the fort,’ which is built like the old-fashioned blockhouse in which the pioneers fought against the Indians. It is situated close to the head of Twin Creek, well supplied with guns and ammunition. Continue Reading
“Memorial Day will be observed at Buena Vista Monday when special services will be held at the Presbyterian church in which the Odd Fellows, Junior Order and people in general will participate.” “John T. Sullivan is chairman of the committee on arrangements. The services will be held in the forenoon Continue Reading
The Death of Charley Ziegler
“The announcement of the death of Charles H. Ziegler, of the firm of the Portsmouth Tinware company at his home at Manchester Friday evening, came as a great shock to his many friends in this city. It was known that he had been very ill with something like appendicitis, but Continue Reading
Nile Township Scandal: Constable Elopes With Another Man’s Wife
“The citizens of Nile township have felt outraged and indignant over a recent scandal, that finally developed into a run-away scrape.” “About thirteen years ago a young man named Benjamin F. Hutsenpiller, married an excellent young lady of that township, a daughter of Mr. John Evans. There was no trouble Continue Reading
What Was Found in Adams County’s Infirmary Well?
“The Adams County Defender says: ‘They cleaned out their well at the Infirmary the other day, and among other things, took therefrom 55 tin cups, 5 half-gallon tins, 3 wash basins, 20 pair of shoes, 2 old hats, 2 steamers, 2 joints stove pipe, 2 milk strainers, and many other Continue Reading
CCC Youth Dies of Strep Throat in Hospital
“James H. Smith, 18, Negro enrollee at Camp Adams, Stout, died at 2:15 AM today of a throat ailment in Schirrman hospital. He was taken ill a week ago and was brought to the local hospital last Sunday. Smith arrived at Camp Adams 30 days ago from his home in Continue Reading
Gun User Surrenders; Says Nephew’s Death Accidental
“William Thornton, aged 40, who is charged with killing his nephew, Ned Thornton, aged 24, at the former’s home at High Hill, Adams county, surrendered to Sheriff Petit at Rome last night. He was taken to West Union, where he was lodged in the county jail. He will be arraigned Continue Reading