River of Milk Wagon Fined for Littering Streets
Bert Coakley, driver of a milk wagon in Nelsonville, was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Eberle for littering the streets after losing bottles on West Columbus Street on a Sunday morning. The mayor notes city efforts to keep streets clean and urges citizens to cooperate. He warns coal and gravel haulers to secure loads to avoid violations of the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bert Coakley
Eberle
Coakley
West Columbus
Atwater Kent radio concerts end season with strong support
The Atwater Kent season concludes with praise for U S broadcasting capacity. A. Atwater Kent, sponsor of the winter series heard by about 20 million weekly listeners, plans a second summer run on the AT&T chain. The note adds Georgia as the first state to establish a state university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Co. P
Atwater Kent
A. Atwater Kent
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
State University
Georgia
Local man fined twice in Nelsonville case
Edward Woolever of Nelsonville was fined 10 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to stealing coal from James Auflick of Harper Hollow. Auflick allegedly waited with a shotgun. Woolever was then arraigned for obtaining goods under false pretenses from Roudebush Garage and fined 25 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Edward Woolever
Eberle
James Auflick
Harper Hollow
Auflick
Woolever
Roudebush
Two Men Fined for Fighting in Floodwood Near Church
Nelsonville April. Roy Anderson and Wes Burley of Floodwood were arraigned before Squire H. E. Donley on charges of quarreling and fighting. Anderson was fined 20.40 dollars and Burley 10.65 dollars. arrests were by Constable Charles Canter after Floodwood residents complained Sunday night. The disturbance occurred near a church during services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Roy Anderson
Wes Burley
Floodwood
Squire H. E. Donley
Anderson
Burley
Charles Canter
Masquerade Held by Willing Workers in Nelsonville
The Willing Workers class held a masquerade party in the Christian church social rooms last Thursday evening. Many unique costumes were on display with games and music. Supper was served to seventeen members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Christian Church
Athena Defeats East End in Twilight League Showdown
April 27 at the city playgrounds the Athena defeated East End 1 to 0 in a six inning tie break. Pitching by Withem and Hoover held the Barbers to three hits each, with Smith and Elliott behind the plate. Regular schedule resumes tonight as the grounds open for the season Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athena
East End
Athenas
Withem
Hoover
Smith
Elliott
Barbers
Patton Woman Returns From Radium Hospital
Al va Patton and Mrs. Carl Burton of Columbus accompanied Mrs Eden Patton to her home in Nelsonville after two weeks at the Radium hospital where she is reported much improved. In a separate item, Mr and Mrs D N Gorsuch and two daughters attended the funeral of N Gorsuch in McArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Alva Patton
Carl Burton
Columbus
Eden Patton
D. N. Gorsuch
McArthur
N. Gorsuch
Parties In Two Homes Mark Esther Class Socials
Nelsonville April 27 Mrs Albert Nixon hosted the Blue division of the Esther class and Mrs T S Barron hosted the Gold division of the same class at Mill Street. A social evening with luncheon and pot luck dinner drew good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Albert Nixon
Esther
Christian Sunday School
Mill Street
T. S. Barron
Henry Davis Dies at 77 in Nelsonville Home
Nelsonville April 27 Henry Davis 77 died Monday night at his home 998 Poplar Street after a lingering illness. He had lived in Nelsonville for many years where he was well and favorably known. He and his widow were mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Henry
Davis
Poplar Street
Local Couple Mourns Death Of Mr Davis After Long Illness
Mr Davis died after a period of bedfast illness following a fall that fractured his leg. He was a member of the I O O F and Rebekah lodges. Survived by his wife Mrs Martha Davis a daughter Mrs Flossie Crawford of this city a son Converse Davis of Tennessee and two grandchildren Dr Henry Crawford of Cleveland and Converse Crawford of Nelsonville.
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Davis
Rebekah
Martha Davis
Flossie Crawford
City
Converse Davis
Tennessee
Henry Crawford
Cleveland
Converse Crawford
Nelsonville
Local Social Roundup From Zanesville to Columbus
Personal mentions note Miss Winifred Harvey of Zanesville and Alfred Daniels of Dayton visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cranmer Sunday. Others include Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stover in Lancaster and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mills in Athens. Pauline Whitlatch visits Columbus. Fanny Mulligan goes to Columbus with sister Alice from Mt. Carmel.
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Winifred Harvey
Zanesville
Alfred Daniels
Dayton
Ed Cranmer
C. A. Stover
Lancaster
Ed Mills
Athens
W. W. Whitlatch
Pauline
Columbus
Fanny Mulligan
Alice
Mt. Carmel Hospital
James Bland
Barron
West
Washington Street
Watkins Street
J. L. Pickering
Charles Poston
Carnes Hickman
New York City
T. E
I O O F Lodge Holds Special Meeting for Davis Funeral
Nelsonville April 27 special I O O F meeting called to arrange funeral details for Henry C. Davis at the lodge hall tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Henry C. Davis
Ford Dealer Keeps Trade Busy With Chickens Barter
Cleve Hallett, a Ford salesman, boasts that no day passes without at least one deal. He traded a used car for six five active chickens, noting Henry collects antiques and the birds may qualify as such.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Cleve Hallett
Ford
Hallett
Henry
Why I Am Proud of Ohio contest winners named
The Columbus Dispatch contest announced winners for the best essay on Why I Am Proud of Ohio. Billy Davis of Nelsonville, in eighth grade at junior high, won third prize and honorable mention went to Mary Butt of Nelsonville. Davis received $15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Columbus Dispatch
Ohio
Billy Davis
Mary Butt
Joe B. Davis
Tennis Fans to Meet Tonight in Nelsonville
Tennis fans in Nelsonville gather at the YMCA at 7 30 this evening to discuss plans for the new city playground courts. Two double courts are being prepared and will be fully enclosed by wire netting, with boosters urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Farewell Party for Irma Bay by Methodist Class
Class No 4 of the Methodist Sunday school led by Mrs Charles W Evans held a farewell party Monday evening in the church parlors for Irma Bay who will move to Lancaster A pot luck dinner followed by games contests and a discussion on increasing class interest with fifteen youths attending Margaret Joy Shafer attended as a guest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Methodist Sunday School
Charles W. Evans
Irma Bay
Lancaster
Margaret Joy Shafer
Snow avalanche wipes Swiss village of Münster
London dateline April 27 reports a Geneva dispatch to Central News says a snow avalanche has practically wiped out the Swiss village of Münster. Swiss authorities describe extensive snow damage and evacuation needs amid heavy Alpine conditions.
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London
Muenster
Geneva
Central News
Athens county property owners urged to file for $100 exemption
County auditor Fred Cornwell warned only three days remain for Athens County property owners to list goods to qualify for the $100 exemption. If lists are filed by Friday April 30, exemptions stand. delays mean penalties. Some filers previously sent blanks without sworn statements, but most cases are now corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Fred Cornwell
Mr. Cornwell
Spring Frolic of Athens High Postponed to May 3 and 5
The annual spring frolic skit show at Athens High School is moved from Friday and Saturday to Monday and Wednesday May 3 and 5. Principal I. E. Harshman’s office announced the change. Home rooms refine skits while Student Council offers a loving cup to the best act as judged by panel to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
I. E. Harshman
Marriage License Issued to Sparkham and Keplar
The Probate court issues a license to Benjamin Sparkham 42 Nelsonville miner and Mary Keplar 33 Nelsonville waitress. The couple were married by Dr. Daniel McGurk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate Court
Benjamin Sparkham
Nelsonville
Mary Keplar
Daniel McGurk
Sermon at Church of God Promotes Mercy Over Judgment
Rev Luther Van Hoose preached last night comparing Jonah’s stern warning to the Ninevites with the gospel of love. He argued the gospel age holds more privileges and that mercy delays God’s judgment. Special meetings feature Oscar Wiles, a blind musician, providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah
Church of God
Luther van Hoose
Oscar Wiles
Oklahoma oil geologist studies fossils in museum collection
An Oklahoma oil company sends a geologist to the National Museum to study fossils from government oil bearing sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Oil Company
National Museum
Frost Fails to Harm Gardens and Fruit
A heavy frost this morning left no damage to gardens and fruit in the area according to N. E. Mills of the farm bureau. He noted onions lettuce and radishes were the only plants still in the ground and not harmed, while flowers and fruit trees remained unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Mills
Farm Bureau
Three more to face the mayor in city court
George Baker, laborer, was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Alex M. Moore after pleading guilty to intoxication in municipal court yesterday. Bert Wilson, a tinner, will be arraigned tonight on intoxication charges. James Gorman and Albert Jeffrey were arrested by Police Captain Maples for fighting and will be arraigned at 7 p m tonight before Mayor Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baker
Alex M. Moore
Bert Wilson
Tinner
James Gorman
Albert Jeffrey
Maple
Phillips Milk of Magnesia as indigestion aid
An older health note promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for sour or gassy stomachs. It claims rapid relief, acids neutralization, and gentler cleansing of the bowels than soda, with physician usage cited for fifty years. Twenty-five cent bottles are available at drug stores.
Chicken Brooder Fire Near Miss at Mullen Farm
A chicken house at the Mullen farm north of Chauncey narrowly avoided disaster when a brooder stirred by high winds sparked a small blaze. Five hundred two week old chicks were in the building and only one was reported dead. The fire was spotted by a passing motorist who alerted the occupants. The report notes no serious damage beyond the near loss of poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
James Mullen
Mullen
Feeling Better After Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Hartford City Indiana resident Ethel May Snider credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with improving her health after overwork and caring for a sick woman. She stopped outside work and followed the medicine’s regimen, reporting marked improvement and renewed energy. Hundreds of testimonials pour in nationwide praising the remedy’s health benefits.
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Ethel May Snider
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hartford City
Ind
Lynn
Mass
Maine
California
Wisconsin
Texas
Nebraska
Florida
Family Holds Its Reunion
April 27 Everett Pennsylvania reports the Bedford County Association of Ohio will hold its third annual reunion on Saturday. The notice announces a family gathering with members from Ohio to reunite in a county event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Everett, Pa
Republican
Bedford County Association of Ohio
Bedford County Pa Man Seeks Athens County Help For Reunion
On July 31 1926 a reunion is planned at Will's Grove near Shelby Ohio by the 1926 officers of the association Rev E S Hasler of Shelby president and D M Walter secretary treasurer. Ezra J Earns of Chauncey chairs for Athens County and asks Bedford County Pa residents in Athens County to notify him if attending. Karns born and raised in Bedford County Pa.
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Will's Grove
Shelby
Ohio
Gamble Street
Association
E. S. Hasler
D. M. Walter
Bedford
Athens County
Bedford County
Karns
Senior class stages Much Ado About Betty at Chauncey
Chauncey high school auditorium was crowded for the Senior class play Much Ado About Betty. All characters performed well and the audience showed happiness. The play will be repeated again this evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey High School
Betty
Local Residents Visit Across Ohio in Social Weekend Ties
Mr and Mrs Richard West and Mrs Joe Wallace of Hocking spent the week end in Barberton Ohio and were accompanied home by Mrs Mollie Wallace Jay Powell spent Monday in Carbon Hill Miss Blanche Coon of The Plains has gone to Columbus where she has employment Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs James Powell were Mr and Mrs Will Coon of Doanville Pearl Coon of Marshfield and Mr Coon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard West
Joe Wallace
Hocking
Barberton
Ohio
Mollie Wallace
Jay Powell
Carbon Hill
Blanche Coon
the Plains
Columbus
James Powell
Will Coon
Doanville
Pearl Coon
Marshfield
Plain residents visit and return to local homes
Mrs. Leslie Coon and family of The Plains host news of extended family visits. William McDonald and brothers Charles and Howard McDonald, from Fultonham, Ohio, spent the weekend at The Plains then traveled to Lancaster for work. Edith McDaniel of Athens visited Ambrose Terre’s home, while Frieda Phillips, recently employed in Newark, returned to The Plains to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burchfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Coon
the Plains
William McDonald
Charles
Howard McDonald
Fultonham
Ohio
Lancaster
Edith McDaniel
Athens
Ambrose Terre
Frieda Phillips
Newark
Arthur Burchfield
Shaner Birth Announces Edna Mae Daughter
Mr. and Mrs. George Shaner Jr announce the birth of a daughter named Edna Mae at their home last Thursday. The mother is formerly Miss Mabel Matson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
George Shaner, Jr
Edna Mae
Mabel Matson
Chauncey Visitors Include Out-of-Town Guests
Mrs. Oscar Adkins and son Lewis along with Mrs. James Burton and Claremont Burton from Chauncey visited in Burr Oak at Conda Webb’s home. G C Whittinger of Point Pleasant and Mrs. Whittinger stayed with Luther Cruikshank’s family in Chauncey before heading to Toledo. George Evans of Chauncey is critically ill at home with Lina Laird of Athens helping. Mrs. S P Tinklepaugh of Middleport visited sister Mrs. Charles Bradfield Sr. in Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Adkins
Lewis
James Burton
Claremont Burton
Chauncey
Burr Oak
Conda Webb
G. C. Whittinger
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Luther Cruikshank
Main Street
Whittinger
Cruikshank
Toledo
George Evans
Lina Laird
Athens
P. Tinklepaugh
Middleport
Charles Bradfield
Local residents host visitors at assorted gatherings
Hal Osborne and Walter Chauncey visit Pontiac while Mr and Mrs Henry Osbort entertain guests including Mr and Mrs BF Miller and son Garth of Ridge. Also present are Mr and Mrs H B N and children and Miss Goldie Worth of Athens. Gene Ackley and the Parfitts with daughter from Middleport join Mr and Mrs 8 A West and family at Hocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Miller
Garth
Peach Ridge
Henry Osborne
H. B. Noble
Billy
Frances
Goldie Ashworth
Athens
Hal Osborne
Walter Chauncey
Pontiac
Henry Osbort
BF Miller
Ridge
Goldieworth
Henry Stensiili Gene Ackley
Parfitt
Middleport
A. West
Hocking
Fire damages roof at Paterson residence near East Bridge
A shingle roof on the R. M. Paterson house near East Bridge was ignited by sparks from a chimney at 2 45 yesterday afternoon. Fire caused roof damage but was covered by insurance.
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R. M. Patferson
East Bridge
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Church OF God Holding Revival
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Magnesia
Jerseyville
Jene
L. A.ruth
Mont Ruth
Freed Eisemann
R. C. A. Radios
Parker Bros
Bank of Athens Building
COCA
Hope Maslin
Stevens
Victoria
Cornelia
Comfort Brassiers
Hazel Dress
Calburnie Gingham
Sesee
Ams
Coats
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