Missionary Society Meeting and Local News in Nelsonville
An engaging Presbyterian missionary meeting gathered Thursday at the homes of Mrs. E. J. Cable and Mrs. E. Deane with Mrs. E. Spray as devotional leader and Mrs. J. M. Hyde as program head. Mrs. Hyde outlined next year’s program while Mrs. BE Juniper read The New American. Reports from the Logan presbytery meeting were given by Mrs. N. Hill and Mrs. J Hyde. Funeral services will be held at Greenlawn for a local man, with burial beside his wife, and six children survive. Masons will conduct the service.
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Presbytery
Logan
Greenlawn
Miles Howe
Nelsonville
How
Masons
Drunk in Town Fined for Scoty Cash
Scoty Cash paid a $106 fine and costs for being drunk before Mayor McCune on Friday. Calvin Essex and Nelson Essex of New Straitsville and Columbus Ohio returned home from Poplar Bluff Missouri after three days exploring southeast Missouri with Earl D. Mender Nelsonville. Galvin Essex admired the country’s railroad prospects and invested in one section of land.
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McCune
Calvin Essex
Nelson Essex
New Straitsville
Columbus
Ohio
Poplar Bluff
Missouri
Earl D. Mender Nelsonville
Galvin Essex
Attending Rexall Convention In Columbus
Mr and Mrs L J Eberle attend the Rexall dealers convention in Columbus as part of their industry gathering and professional connections for the Rexall network.
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Rexall
L. J. Eberle
Columbus
Rexall Ealers
Masonic Funeral for W J Miskell Held by Philodorian Lodge
A special communication of Philodorian Lodge will convene Saturday at 9:00 AM to conduct and attend the funeral of W J Miskell. All Masons are urged to attend.
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Masonic
Philodorian Lodge
W. J. Miskell
Opening Dance Series Draws Large Nelsonville Elks Crowd
A large Elks crowd and friends enjoyed the first spring and summer dance at the Elks home on Wednesday April 27. Charles Wrights Kings of Exapation colored orchestra provided music and featured songs. The event, an invitation affair with no admission, was the largest and most successful of its kind in Nelsonville and more events are planned.
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Elks
Charles Wright
Kings of Eacopation
Wright
Nelsonville
Interest Growing at Holiness Church Evening Choir
Crowds gather as Holiness church hosts a 7:00 pm program featuring lady singers and local preachers delivering service and song aimed at community outreach.
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Holiness Church
Strike Big Well Drilled by Nelsonville Company
The Success Oil and Gas Co. composed largely of Nelsonville men drilled a fine well on the Kathrin Nelson farm five miles southwest of Nelsonville. It was shot yesterday afternoon and is expected to produce about 175 barrels per day, the best in the field this year and the second producing well for the company.
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Success Oil & Gas Co
Nelsonville
Kathrin Nelson
Sportsmen Hold Meeting On Bass Laws And Fish Car
Visitors from Buchtel and Long Branch attended the association meeting. They plan another pair of Jacks and urge members to file applications for a fish car. The note reminds that black bass cannot be caught from May 1 to June 15 and asks members to report any violations.
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Buchtel
Long Btreth
Former well known resident passes away in Columbus
Jom Westley Mishell, longtime Nelsonville native and Columbus resident, died Thursday afternoon after months of illness from cancer. A coal man in Athens County for much of his life, he was a thirty second degree Mason active in Masonic circles. Remains will be brought to this city Saturday at 9 30 and taken to the Methodist church.
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Jom Westley Mishell
Nelsonville
Columbus
Mishell
Athens County
Proportions Promise with Vitamon Health Tonic
A weight gain program urges weighing and measuring, then taking two Vitamon tablets with meals. Users monitor weekly gains and continue until satisfied. The ad claims Vitamon aids digestion and provides vitamins lost in cooking, with a woman increasing from 97 to 118 pounds. Money-back guarantee.
Liquor Prices Collapse as Quebec Law Takes Effect
Montreal dealers rushed to liquidate stock before closure under the new Quebec law. Champagne sold at five dollars a quart, port and sherry at one dollar, Chianti at 1.25, Madras at two, and Scotch ranging from two to 3.15 dollars per quart.
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Montreal
Que
Quebec
Madras
Quebec tightens grip on liquor sales with government control
The Quebec government announces it will take full control of liquor sales, post government tests, standard packaging, and a five percent tax on all sales. Brewers must file monthly reports, and limits on single bottle purchases apply. Government stores will sell stronger drinks, with various outlets allowed to sell by glass or bottle.
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Montreal
Que
Quebec
Commission
Ernient
May Day Strikes Seen Limited and Nonviolent
Washington reports May Day actions are not expected to trigger large strikes or violence. Attys General Daugherty says no preparations are needed, labor officials predict few strikes on May 1, with minimal worker participation. Arrests in Cleveland and New York City tied to red literature accompany widespread red poster scares.
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Washington
United States
Department of Labor
Department of Justice
Daugherty
Labor Department
Cleveland
Bridgeport
Conn
Chicago
Ohio
New York City
Central Schools Present Playlet On a Midsummer Day
Central grade students under Miss Myrtle Mardis stage On a Midsummer Day a flower garden operetta Thursday May 6 at 2 30 in the Central building lawn. Fairies sunbeams and bees appear as the girl tends her garden and dances and songs are shown for visiting Parent Teacher Association members and the public.
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Central Schools
Myrtle Mardis
Parent-Teacher Association
Alaska forest survey shows large pulp potential
Secretary Wallace announced that a department survey found Alaska can sustainably supply one third of the paper pulp annually used in these states.
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Alaska
Washington
Wallace
Virgin Islands linked to Porto Rico and Caribbean trade
A National Geographic Society bulletin highlights the Virgin Islands as close to Puerto Rico and British territory, noting St. Thomas and St. John harbors, St. Croix size, and the islands’ value for U. S. defense and commerce. It details per acre cost, population, language, and the Navy administration’s public health gains including a typhoid campaign.
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Washington
DD. C
Sam
Denmark
Virgin Islands
United States
West Indies
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Porto Rico
St. Thomas
Virgins
Culebra Island
St. John
Thatch Island
Great Britain
Tortola Island
Manhattan Island
District of Columbia
Alaska
Florida
Philippines
Canal
St. Thomas Harbor
Charlotte Amalie
Coral Bay
Atlantic
Lesser Antilles
Caribbean Sea
Europe
Panama Canal
New York
South
Central America
American Virgin Islands
Virgin Islanders
Navy Department
St. Croix
Christiansted
Fredericksted
Carpenter Sheep Growers Plan Regional Growth in 1921
A meeting of the Carpenter Sheep and Wool Growers Association at Carpenter church drew local sheep men. They expect 1921 wool consignments to surpass last year and favor fidelity to the state association. Officers elected include Carl H Wilson president and John L Carpenter secretary treasurer. A May meeting is planned with J. F. Walker of the Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers Association invited.
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Carpenter
Carpentier Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association
Carpenter Church
State Association
Columbus
Carl H.wilson
John L. Carpenter
J. F. Walker
Ohio Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association
Two Suspects Nabbed in Chicago Murder Case
Two women, matching the getaway car description, were arrested in Chicago, Illinois, after the fatal shooting of Police Chief George Rhem of West Chicago. The arrests occurred as investigators pursued leads on the machine used in the crime.
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Chicago
George Rhem
West
Arcoued
Charig
Oaay
Final U S Demand on Panama over White Award
Secretary of State Hughes has sent another note to Panama urging acceptance of Chief Justice White's boundary award with Costa Rica. The note signals a possible final ultimatum, stating the United States backs the White decision and that Panama must accept it with necessary force.
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Washington
Hughes
Panama
White
Costa Rica
State Department
United States
Hughes Considers Course in Reparations Crisis
United Press report notes Secretary Hughes may seek immediate options in the reparations dispute. Observers outline potential moves including pressuring France against occupying the Ruhr and possibly withdrawing American forces on the Rhine if French advances occur.
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A. L. Bradford
United Press
Washington
Hughes
United States
France
Ruhr
Rhine
Cuyahoga Heights seeks mandamus over taxes for health district
In Columbus on April 29 the village filed in the supreme court to compel the county auditor to pay to the village treasurer taxes held in 1919 and 1920 for public health purposes under the Hughes Griswold health district laws.
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Columbus
Hughes-Griswold
Cuyahoga Heights
Supreme Court
Harding and Cabinet Discuss Wage Conference
A conference of employers and employees to settle wage disputes and restore industry to normal was reportedly discussed by President Harding and his cabinet. Senator Pomerene of Ohio urged the idea just before the cabinet meeting.
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Washington
Harding
Pomerene
Ohio
Eight States Produce Fuller’s Earth For Oil Clarification
Eight states report fullers earth production for clarifying oils. The mineral is valued for its absorbent properties and is used across processing and refining industries.
Savings Trust Promises Safe High Returns at West Gay
A Cleveland era ad promotes a savings plan offering a five percent return on time deposits. It claims absolute safety and highlights assets over 213 million dollars. The firm lists 22 West Gay Street Columbus as its address.
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Wwe
West Gay
Columbus
Onte
Birth of Phylis Mae Brown announced
Mr and Mrs Robert Brown announce the birth of an eight pound girl Phylis Mae on April 24. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Cox and Mr and Mrs Robert Brown Sr of this place. A council meeting to consider the street paving bid by Fred H Beckler of Athens was postponed to the regular meeting next Friday evening.
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Robert Brown
Phylis Mae
Charles Cox
Fred H. Beckler
Athens
Hollister Man Expected to Undergo Columbus Operation
William Lohmier of Hollister traveled to Columbus this morning where he will likely undergo an operation. His physician Dr. Dan ford of this city also went to Columbus this afternoon to be present for the procedure.
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William Lohmier
Hollister
Columbus
Danford
Mooney and Klingo Attend Cleveland Funeral
Dan Mooney and Miss Anna Klingo of this city and Fred Mooney of Corning have gone to Cleveland to attend the funeral of a relative.
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Dan Mooney
Anna Klingo
Fred Mooney
Corning
Cleveland
Death of Michael Whalen prompts funeral in Cleveland
Michael Whalen of that city a former Glouster resident who died Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held in Cleveland tomorrow morning and interment will be made in that city. Miss Ethel Guinther left this morning for Akron to again take up her work after spending several months in this city with her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Guinther. Mrs G W Cavey left today for Akron to be the guest of relatives for a month.
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Michael Whalen
Glouster
Cleveland
Ethel Guinther
Akron
Howard Guinther
G. W. Cavey
Mine 255 Pay Dispute May Allow Monday Reopen
The dead work pay dispute at mine 255 has been taken up with Geo. M. Jones of The Ohio Collieries Co. and a ruling is expected today. If settled, the mine is expected to resume operations Monday.
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Geo. M. Jones
The
Ohio Collieries Co
Mr. Jones
Miners' Subdistrict Leader William Robinett in Columbus
William Robinett of Jacksonville, president of the miners' organization in this subdistrict, is in Columbus on business.
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William Robinett
Jacksonville
Miners’ Organization
Columbus
Glouster to Open Season Against Mendel of Columbus
Glouster will host Mendel of Columbus Sunday in the season opener. Mendel, last year’s Columbus champions, is described as a fast aggregation. The game marks the first of the season for both teams as Glouster fields several speedy players.
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Glouster
Mendel
Columbus
Preaching Next Sunday at Trimble Christian Church
John L. Stine, pastor, invites all to morning and evening services. Plan to attend Bible school where the church orchestra will perform.
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Trimble
New York Stock Exchange Opens Higher
The New York Stock Exchange opened higher today with prices advancing on the first trading day. Investors eyed early gains as stocks showed upward momentum at the market’s opening.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Deaths-Funerals Mrs A P Reeder Athens resident
Mrs A P Reeder died at home 107 Mill Street after several days of heart trouble. A 63 year old resident of Athens for 16 years she was born in Lodi township. Survived by husband and four daughters Mrs John Hawk Athens R D 7 Mrs H T Mulligan Mrs D L Thompson Athens and Mrs D A Riley Baltimore Md Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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A. P. Reeder
Mill Street
Reeder
Athens
Lodi Township
John Hawk
R. D
H. T. Mulligan
D. Thompson
D. A. Riley
Baltimore
New Buoy Lamp Burns Slow Gas, Nine-Mile Visibility
In clear weather a new navigation buoy lamp emits light visible for nine miles while consuming only five eighths of a cubic foot of gas per hour.
Informer Testimony Sways Case in Brate Slaying Trial
Raymond Kingsbury and three others who turned state’s evidence are cited as crucial witnesses in the trial of Harry Walter Brockman 20 for the killing of Lockland school student Harlan Brate last January. The state relies on the informant’s testimony to clinch the verdict.
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Cincinnati
Raymond Kingsbury
Harlan Brate
Harry Walter Brockman
Brate
Lockland School
Clarks Chapel M. E. Church Ends Sunday Schedule
Clarks Chapel M. E. Church lists Sunday school at 1 80 with classes for all and a men's class seeking new pledge bets for next Sunday. Preaching service at 2 30.
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Clarks Chapel
M. E. CH
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