Vice squad suspensions follow probe into raids conduct
The vice and liquor squad faced suspensions as Chief French ordered an internal probe after a complaint by William M. Kershaw. Officers Hamilton and Sharp were suspended, with Freeman alleged to have redistributed confiscated liquor. Corporal Ralph Ham and others were noted in the inquiry as involved in the case.
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Gan Henry Hamilton
Sharp
Ralph Hamof
Baker
Hamilton
George
Freeman
William M. Kershaw
Walter Gump
Chief French
Act
Final Brotherhood Meeting Set for Thursday Night
The final Brotherhood meeting of the season will be held at the main church Thursday night. J. Perry Wood and Fudge E. PD. Sayre will be the speakers. Mrs. H. BR. Henry's division will oversee supper service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Thurst
J. Perry Wood
Fudge E. PD. Sayre
Four killed in Arkansas fire claims family at Louth
A mother and her three children died in a fire in Miligboro on April 7 while the husband suffered severe burns. The blaze swept Torney Hill, destroying the home and leaving investigators to determine the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miligboro
Louth
Torney Hill
Opera Glasses Owned by Late Mr Arthur Highlighted
The will reveals M Arthur, famed for collecting books, also owned 800 pairs of opera glasses. He valued the collection, with many pieces noted for fine workmanship, tied to his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aris
M. Arthur
Dyed Salmon Worries Wash Coast After Dye Discovery
Red salmon colored with aniline dye found in Washington raises alarms. Authorities compare to recent Philadelphia incident and fear dyed fish may appear along the Atlantic coast.
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Washington
Atlantic
Auntie Aris Report Alters Pawnshop Title History
The article notes a linguistic shift where commoners replace Uncle with Aunt in pawn terms across regions. It mentions the state pawnbroker once called the e pieté or mountain of loans, reflecting cataloged jargon changes in local commerce.
Death notices and local social events from Glouster area
Mrs Poly of Trimble funeral held at M E church in Glouster at 1 pm led by Rev Tim. Interment in Concord cemetery. Wolfe died Saturday at daughter Lola Annie’s home in Trimble aged 85, widow of Ezza Wolfe. Surviving children include Mrs Danford, Mrs Lola Antie, C Wolfe of Trimble, Frank of Columbus, Mrs Guy Vierce of Athena Village. A home play by the parent teacher association set for opera house that evening with tickets at Drury’s drug store. Guests celebrated 52nd birthday of Mr Nutter of Greens Run with music, cake and gifts.
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Poly
Trimble
M. E. Church
Tim
Concord
Wolfe
Lola Annie
Ezza Wolfe
Dra
Hei R
Antile
Rildren
Danford
Lola Antie
C. Wolfe
Frank
Columbus
Guy Vierce
Athena
Village Postoffice
Drury’s
Fd Nutter
Greens Run
Itter
Logan Army Debate Ends in City Hall Admonition
Salvation Army and Christian Army workers clashed in Logan during a Saturday fundraising clash. Officer Notestone and Mayor Wolfe intervened at the city hall admonishing the pair to desist from verbal combat. Both sides were allowed to continue soliciting after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Christian Army
Logan
Notestone
Wolfe
Prisoner Count at Hocking County Jail Dips to 49
The quarter just past saw 49 inmates at Hocking county jail, down from the previous quarter of 1923 and up from the same quarter last year. One inmate was a woman Esther Dille, held briefly for intoxicants fines. 23 were jailed for liquor law violations, eight for non support, seven for larceny, and others for various offenses. Five were 17 years old and two over sixty. Chas Botts held longest time among the inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking County
Esther Dille
Chas Botts
Infant Robert Wayne Eskew Dies in Lancaster Home
Two month old Robert Wayne Eskew son of Mr and Mrs Gail Eskew of Lancaster died Saturday evening at his grandmother Mrs Jesse Ruble's home after a Friday night illness. The L C Yocum company prepared the body for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wayne
Gail Eskew
Lancaster
Jesse Ruble
L. C. Yocum Company
Pulpit filled by Rev Lockwood at First Methodist
Illness of Rev J W Blair leads to Rev Lockwood leading Sunday evening service at the First Methodist Church. Morning service conducted by Mrs Madue Jenkins social worker of the church. Blair's condition reported somewhat improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Blair
First Methodist Church
Lockwood
Madue, Jenkins
Blair
West Front Street Woman Admitted To Local Hospital
Mrs. Phil Rochester of West Front Street was taken to the local hospital Saturday afternoon for treatment of an ailment that has troubled her for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Rochester
West Front Street
Columbus man to open first class dry cleaning in Logan
Joe Woodruff of Columbus visits Logan with news of planning to open a first class dry cleaning and pressing establishment in the capital city. Mrs Woodruff serves as the night operator for the local telephone company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Woodruff
Columbus
Logan
County Board Reopens With All Members Present
All county commissioners attend a Friday meeting for the first time in two months. They plan gravel rebuilding on 1.5 miles of Mt. Union road and 1.5 miles of Middlefork road in Perry township. Hearings on Carbon Hill-Buchtel road damages were postponed due to Commissioner Lovett's father's death. A jail construction plan is approved with Snyder Babbitt and Matthews to draft plans. old site to be sold after advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulrich
Mt. Union
Perry Township
Middlefork
Carbon Hill-Buchtel
Lovett
Murray City
Snyder, Babbitt and Matthews
Columbus
Ohio Wool Clip Seen Up Five Percent In 1923
Ohio wool growers are forecast to receive better prices as the 1923 clip is estimated at 14,313,000 pounds, a five percent rise from 1922. Statistician C. J. West notes lower on hand stocks and a likely larger output, with world production trending downward supporting a favorable outlook for Ohio sheep raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
C. J. West
State Federal Crop Reporting Bureau
West
Married 75 Years Mr and Mrs Chamberlain Honored
Ball Mountain Michigan couple O P Chamberlain and his wife celebrate 75 years of marriage. He is 96 and she is 93. Their recipe for happiness is hard work simple living and keeping their own affairs in order.
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O. P. Chamberlain
Ball Mountain
Pontte
Mich
Death of William S. Blackwood at 74 in Athens Ohio
William S. Blackwood 74 died Sunday at Mercy Hospital Columbus after a Thursday stroke. Services at his home 210 West State St. on Wednesday at 2 pm with calling hours earlier. Burial at West Union cemetery. He taught, then worked with Hocking Valley Railroad, ran a South Court harness business, and served on Athens boards. Survived by wife Rose, seven children, siblings, and numerous relatives.
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William S. Blackwood
Mercy Hospital
Columbus
West State Street
West Union Street
Mr. Blackwood
John Blackwood
Athens
Miller Academy
Guysville
Rose Hoisington
Amesville
Grace
John
Sault Ste Marie
Canada
Charles Warner
John Marshall
Cincinnati
Frank Coe
Albany
Ralph Hooper
William
Toledo
Blackwood
Hocking Valley Railroad
South Court Street
Clark
Carpenter
George Walker
Emily Blackwood
Athens Order of Odd Fellows
Board of Education
City Council
Athens County Children’s Home
West
Girls Eye Health Tip and Free Eye Cup Offer
An advertisement touts Lavopntik eye wash with camphor and witch hazel to keep eyes healthy and sparkling. It promises a free eye cup and lists Gibson's Pharmacy as the source.
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Gibson's Pharmacy
Liberal Church Sours On Sacramental Wine Row
In Denver on April 7 the Liberal Church led by Bishop T Frank H Rice faced a setback as Colorado's secretary of state refused to approve two gallons of sacramental claret. The federal government had issued a permit, sparking a crowded service and protests as attendees sought communion. The attorney general rejected the church as a religion and vowed no wine, prompting Rice to plan legal action while opting for near beer in the interim.
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Denver
T Frank H. Rice
Secretary of State’s Office of
Colorado
Rice
U. S
Wayne Williams
DISC SYSTEM DOOMS RAILWAY SEMAPHORE INDIANAPOLIS STYLE
COSHOCTON Ohio April 7 Officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad say the old semaphore system is doomed as automatic discs are installed at a local tower one of four between Pittsburgh and Columbus. The new signals use three lights on signal posts with interlocking devices for automatic blocking and safety.
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Coshocton
Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Wild horses overrun Caribou district farms in British Columbia
Thousands of wild horses trample grazing lands in the Caribou district of British Columbia. They damage ranches and lure domestic stock. Farmers plan a large roundup and will sell captured horses for five dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Caribou
British Columbia
Dempsey Says He Will Fight Anyone On Short Notice
Boxing legend Jack Dempsey declares readiness to take on any opponent on short notice reflecting his fearless stance. The remark underscores his reputation for urgency and bold challenge in the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
A Unique Dinner Or Evening Gown Pattern Set
A long waist and tiered skirt gown pattern in sizes 34 to 44 bust for the 4652. skirt 4572 in sizes around 25 to 35 waist with 17 yard at full width. Requires 4 1/2 yards of 40 inch material for full view and 6 1/4 yards for long sleeve blouse. Two patterns mailed for 10 cents in stamps.
Willard Battery Service Keeps Athens Auto Owners Informed
Triipp and Simmons emphasize ongoing sales and servicing of Willard Battery. They claim many Athens auto owners have learned why they should choose this brand for reliability and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Mussolini Ahead as Vote Totals Favor Fascist Ticket
Mussolini's ticket drew about 30,140 votes while the opposition garnered 98,941. Fas cist militiamen and police stood guard in likely trouble districts. Voter turnout reached 50 percent with regional variations. Naples 40 percent, Tuscany 70 percent, Lombardy Piedmont and Venetia 65 percent. Government expected to command a majority near 3060 in the chamber of deputies.
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Mussolini
Naples
Tuscany
Lombardy
Piedmont
Venetia
Chamber of Deputies
A Boy's Pockets Rich With Oddments In London
A nine year old boy named Arthur Parker was knocked down and run over by a taxicab in London. He survived and was found to have in his pockets a collection of curios including whipping tops pet tops marbles buttons a wooden cigarette holder cigars a mouth organ and a jews harp.
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London
Arthur Parker
Santo Domingo Voting Shave and Ink Mark Decree
In Santo Domingo voters are to have a head shave and indelible ink marked as they vote to prevent repeaters. The ink was later cleansed with a chemical enabling subsequent ballots, highlighting election manipulation concerns raised by officials and politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Man crushed by freight cars in Steubenville crossing death
Carl Stile, 27, of Kairmont West Virginia, died after attempting to climb between two slowly passing freight cars at a downtown crossing in Steubenville Ohio. The incident occurred Sunday.
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Steubenville
Carl Stile
Kairmont
W. Va
Foolish man pursues pot of gold. wise man enjoys the raine bow
An aphoristic line contrasts a fool chasing a pot of gold at rainbow’s end with a sage who savors the rain bow. The saying highlights contrasting approaches to fortune and weather.
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Margaret Gamwell
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Zern Cu
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Lee Aatiaenic
Eno
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Han
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Ewing
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W. J. Thompson
Maine
Lesis R. Smith
Boston
Louis J. Taber
T. C. Atkeson
Messenger
Patte
Smar
Italy
Otill
Guglielmo Emanuel
I. N.S. Stare Corp
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Government
Central News
Mother Gray
Cee Roy
N.Y
Triipp & Simmons Say
The
Automotive Battery & Electric Co
Athens Co. Sav. and Loan Co
Lostro Bldg
Swanson Furniture Co
Scotts Emulsion
C. PD. Shafer Co
McPherson
A. D. McPherson
Rapid Shoe Repairing
W. Union ST
Blue-jay
DonGe Brothers
Chevrolet
Buick
Federal
Overland
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Ford Tour
Olds
Dodge Tour
A. Daugherty
Middleport
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Marcelle
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