Vacation notes and society reach Athens area
Miss Muriel Ward of Cleveland arrives as week end house guest of Mrs. John Taylor Shipplett in Athens. Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Mercer travel to Cape Cod for vacation visiting Woods Hole labs and U S Fish Commission. Provincetown marks two hundredth anniversary of incorporation. Multiple local families plan picnics and report travels from Mammoth Cave to Gettysburg. Birth announced for J N Hizey and wife in Pickerington. Various locals on extended trips, visits, and returns from travels to Louisville, St Louis, Texas, and West Coast regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Ward
Cleveland
John Taylor Shipplett
Susan Putnam
Athens
W. F. Mercer
Cape Cod
Biological Laboratories of
Woods Hole
U.S. Fish Commission
Provincetown
Voting Locations Announced for Athens Primary
City auditor Griff Evans announced the Athens primary voting locations noting ward 2 precincts have moved. Ward 1 covers the Christian church basement Congress street, Motor Auto Sales North Court, Central Ave M E church basement, Robert Eckley Central Ave corner, Alonzo Pickering West State. Ward 2 lists Court House Hotel Russell West Union St and Athens Ice and Storage Factory St. Ward 3 new sites Dalton block East Washington, Beta Theta Pi 20 University Terrace, Fred Fenzel 19 Park Place. Ward 4 City Hall Brick Plant office, C D Hopkins garage 24 Morris Ave, W A Carpenter Watt St, F R Beasley E Carpenter St, Mt Zion Church basement Congress St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Athens
Griff Evans
the Christian Church
Congress Street
Moter Auto Sales Company
North Court Street
Central Avenue
M. E
Robert Eckley
Alonzo Pickering
State Street
Courthouse
Hotel Russell
West Union Street
Athens Ice and Storage Company
Factory Street
Dalton and
Dalton
East
Washington Street
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
University Terrace
Fred Fenzel
Park Place
Civil Government Quiz Questions and Answers Preview
Today's quiz covers government topics with ten questions. Readers are invited to check the last page for answers, including topics on impeachment, trial leadership, territories, quorum, Red Cross president, the Muslim Sabbath, a classic American novel, Great Lakes states, and an anatomy question about the gland in the human body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
The
Red’ Cros
Americ
Phillip Nolan
Tonnage Volume Increases On Ohio Engineers Report
Washington Aug 5 Rapid advances in tonnage on the Ohio river system have grown with years an army board of engineers reports 1925 cargo reached 48 000 000 tons a new high record up from 1920 by about 6 000 000 tons Of this total 16 000 000 tons moved on the Ohio river proper The study shows river freight more than doubles its largest railroad Monongahela railway moved 13 084 000 tons in 1923 while river tonnage reached 23 560 000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio River
Army Board of Engineers
Monongahela
Maharajah Hari Sinc Marries Quietly in Kashmir
In Kash mir, Maharajah Sir Hari Sinc wed without public disclosure of his bride's identity. The 1924 Mr. A. case has lingered in London memory, but details of the ceremony remain scarce as reports reach Karachi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karachi
British India
Hari Sinc
London
Kashmir
Prince Edward in Canada Wears Plaid Riding Breeches
When Edward Prince of Wales visited Canada with Premier Stanley Baldwin he appeared in the Seaforth Highlanders uniform but wore plaid riding breeches instead of kilts. The sight drew comment on his attire during the royal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Prince of Wales
Canada
Stanley Baldwin
Seaforth Highlanders
Suit Seeks 9550 Balance On Farm Purchase Contract
Alvin D. Cline and Blanche G. Cline sue Charles F. Mosure Estella C. Mosure and Jesse L. Maxwell in Common Pleas to recover 9550 claimed due on a July 7 1926 contract for a 235 acre Lee township farm bought for 230 00 with 9200 paid at signing and 8800 balance to be paid by yearly installments plus 7 percent interest Deferred payments were to be assumed by the Mosures and mortgage payments made They allege 1800 due February 1 1927 and 89 54 taxes for June 1927 unpaid and seek adjudication of the 9550 balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Township
Common Pleas Court
Alvin D. Cline
Blanche G. Cline
Charles F. Mosure
Estella C. Mosure
Jesse L. Maxwell
Charles F
Estelle Mosure
Ohio-Pennsylvania Joint Stock Land Bank
Bystrom Bank Robbery Appeal Expected This Week
Ohio brief reports the appeal decision for Arthur N. Bystrom, convicted in the Merchants' National Bank robbery at Defiance on November 27, 1926. About $137,000 in cash and securities were taken. Other notes cover Ross Van Buskirk collapsing from arsenate fumes, workhouse talks for Seneca Hancock counties, and Dr Granville Warburton indicted for arson with $1,000 bonds set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur N. Bystrom
Bystrom
Merchants’ National Bank
Defiancé
Zanesville
Granville Warburton
Common Pleas Court
Redfern Sets Out From Ford Airport on Longest Flight
Paul Redfern, a small Savannah flyer, departs Ford Airport Dearborn for Glynn Isle to begin a nonstop solo trip to Rio de Janeiro spanning over 4200 miles. He is joined to Glynn Isle by Eddie Stinson, designer of the metal monoplane "the Port of Brunswick," with plans to fly without a stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Dearborn
Mich
Paul Redfern
Savannah
Glynn Isle
Rio de Janeiro
Rio
Redfern
Eddie Stinson
Brunswick
Picnic Draws 600 Attendees From Neighboring Towns
About six hundred persons attended yesterday afternoon and evening’s picnic organized by the Knights of Columbus and Co L C at the fair grounds. Attendees came from Athens Nelsonville Pomeroy Glouster and surrounding towns. Events included dancing contests a popularity contest and stunt races with winners such as Rosemary Smith Nicole third place and Paul Green in various races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus and
The
Co. L. C
Athens
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Glouster
Rosemary Smith
Pauline Overmyer
Mary Ley
Frank Bolin
J. Civille
Bob Strause
William Farrell
Paul Green
Gilbert Shannon
William Shields
Verna Dukeman
Kathleen Shannon
Ruth Chandler
Louise Kempton
Ed Shannon
John Lavelle
Cincinnati Man Slain in Lexington Ties to Police Probe
A. J. Chandler 54 of Cincinnati was found beaten near the Louisville and Nashville track in Lexington Ky after a 30 foot drop. Police considered he might have been connected to city enforcement officers after notes in his book suggested he was an undercover man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
666 as a Medicine Claim for Col ds and Fever Treatments
An old advertisement touts 666 as a remedy for colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria claiming it kills germs with multiple disease targets and quick action. The copy emphasizes broad-spectrum medicinal use and germ-killing properties.
Cubs Chase National League Title Amid Strong Batting
Wilson and Webb spark the Cubs with homers aiding close games as Chicago trails Pittsburgh by a few games. Riggs Stephenson bats .338 while Charley Root pitches, and the Cubs seek their first NL pennant in nine years, eyeing a Yankees clash if both leagues crown champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Webb
Stephenson
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Pirates
Cubs
John McGraw
Riggs Stephenson
Cleveland Indians
Chicago Cubs
Charley Root
Pers
Yankees
Early World Series Remembers Giants and White Sox Victory
A historical note recalls the first World Series format with the Giants from the National League facing the White Sox from the American League. The White Sox claimed the title in that inaugural series, marking a pivotal moment in baseball history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
National
Belmont Bolsters Efforts as 16 Infantile Paralysis Cases Reported
Belmont officials report 16 infantile paralysis cases tied to an outbreak after a recent trip, with Dr. Baer of the state health department and local doctors noting control of spread in the area. A few additional cases are noted in neighboring counties as health authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Baer
Belmont
Forged Ring Case Prompts Search For Suitor
Peter Reiss asked Cleveland police today to search for the suitor of his daughter Elizabeth. He alleges the man tried to cash a check for 1800 dollars at a Detroit bank and offered a 500 dollar diamond ring as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Peter Reiss
Elizabeth
Reiss
Detroit
Only One Of A Kind George W Young Of Flushing
A brief item notes George W Young of Flushing New York is described as the only three letter man at a university abbreviated as Rutsers. The report highlights his unique status in the local educational scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Young
Flushing, Y
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Chrl Neff
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Albany
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A. M. Frame
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Mary Louise Holdren
Little Hocking
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Little Son
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MR. A
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Ross van Buskirk
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