Nelsonville Missionary Society Meets in Large Attendance
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church met on Poplar street with Mrs Charles Jaffin hosting and a large turnout including visitors. The group voted to accept the year’s aims, boosting membership to just over 100. James Sharp and L D Martin plan a fishing trip to Indian River Michigan, followed by Ralph Parks and Dr Alonzo Nelson of The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Young
James Sharp
L. D. Martin
Indian River
Michigan
Ralph Parks
Alonzo Nelson
the Plains
Legion meets for Stufflebean funeral in Glenford Post
American Legion Glenford Dugan Post No 229 members are asked to gather at post headquarters tomorrow at 1 15 in full uniform to attend the funeral services of Eugene Stufflebean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Glenford Dugan
Eugene Stufflebean
Local Ladies Visit Mrs Edington in Columbus
Mrs Sarah Aumiller Mrs Lottie Ailes and Mrs Guy Aumiller of Columbus and Mrs Ed Aumiller of dghens were Friday guests of Mrs vanor Edington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Aumiller
Lottie Ailes
Guy Aumiller
Columbus
Ed. Aumiller
Dghens
Vanor Edington
Families Return Home After Visit at Chillicothe
B. W. Sanders and family and Virgil Riley left for their homes at Chillicothe on Wednesday after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Hi Johnson, sister of Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Sanders
Virgil Riley
Chillicothe
Hi Johnson
Remains of Eugene Stufflebean Return From France
The 32 year old Eugene Stufflebean, son of Mr and Mrs Allan Stufflebean, arrived Friday evening from France and was taken to his sister Mrs William O Harrow on Myers Street. He served in Co C 11th Infantry, entered service November 10 1917, killed in action September 13 1918, buried at St Mihiel American Cemetery. A military funeral will be held Sunday at oclock under Glenford Dugan Post at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Leon Arpee. He leaves four sisters including Mrs O Harrow and Mrs J W Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Stufflebean
France
William O’harrow
Myers St
Eugene
Allan Stufflebean
Akron
Co. C
11Th Infantry
St. Mihiel
O’harrow
J. W. Smith
Leona Stufflebean
William Kelly
Columbus
Glenford Dugan Post
Presbyterian Church
Leon Arpee
Order of Igles
Camp Meeting At Hocking And Myers Streets
A large tent will be pitched at the corner of Hocking and Myers streets for a ten day camp meeting. Rev. Geo B. Kulp general superintendent of the International Holiness Church will preach starting Friday night August 12. Services every night at seven o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking and
Myers
Geo. B. Kulp
International Holiness Church
International Holiness Church Service Announced
J C Brillhart pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 with sermon at 10 30 on The Prayer on the Cross. Class at 2 30 song service at 7 00 followed by his last sermon to the congregation. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Holiness Church
J. C. Brillhart
Doan Funeral Monday at Christian Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Doan will be held Monday at 1 30 P M at the Christian church. She was a church member and active worker in every department. Friends may view the body at Dr C E Welch residence Sunday from 2 to 5 P M. this is the only viewing opportunity.
Memorial Service of the D of A Held Sunday Afternoon
The D of A holds its annual memorial service at the hall this Sunday afternoon at 3 30 inviting the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. of A
Barber Tobby Tarvis Moves to Craig Building
Tobby Tarvis, a well known bar ber, moved his shop from the Shafer new stand building on the square to the Craig building on Hocking street. Wright and Walker the tailors have also relocated into the Craig building from Columbus Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobby Tarvis
Shafer New Stand
The
Square
Craig
Hocking Street
Wright and
Walker
Tailors
Columbus St
Legion to Launch Membership Drive
The American Legion Glenford Dugan Post No 229 begins a 100 percent membership drive on Monday August 8 at 6 am. The post, with 85 members, aims to double its numbers this week and will set up a tent on the square for enrollments. Windows will display war relics and merchants will decorate in legion colors. A banquet and smoker will conclude the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Glenford Dugan Post No
National Organization
Legion
Farewell to Masonic Leader Scotty Scott in City Lodge
About 125 Masons gathered at the temple to honor A P Scott who leaves for St Louis with his wife. Dr W S Rhodes presided as Ed C Cooley handed high priest jewels and Dr A M Mann presented a Knights Templar charm and chain as a token of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Scott
Temple
Scotty
God Speed
St. Louis
W.S. Rhodes
Bro
Ed. C
Cooley
St. Bernard
Brothers Scott
C .L. Preston
C. H. Bartlet
A. M. Mann
Pataskala
Dr. Mann
Brothr Scott
Knights Templar
Scott
Arsenic murder mystery in Chicago stalls for coroner report
Investigation into three mysterious deaths tied to arsenic was halted awaiting a coroner jury report. Mrs. Mary Demmer, detained on suspicion, was released on habeas corpus. She claimed Kolze gave powders to his wife and hinted at possible suicide by the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary Demmer
Fred Kolze
Demmer
Kolze
Court Notes on Suit Over Dodge Truck Price Refund
Fred Wheaton sues Cooley and Campbell Garage for 240 dollars claiming a 1350 Dodge truck purchase agreement refunds the price drop before August 1 1921. Mary C Warner files alimony suit against Jacob L Varner alleging gross misconduct cruelty and wife states she was driven from home with one child custody sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wheaton
Cooley & Campbell Garage
Dodge
Cooley & Campbell Garage Corporation
Mary C. Warner
Jacob Ll. Varner
Court of Common Pleas
Hail Damage Estimated Over One Million Dollars near Regina
A conservative estimate places storm damage at just over a million dollars from hail that hit areas east and south of Regina Saskatchewan yesterday. The damage affected crops and property across multiple farms and rural districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Regina
Sask
Thirty Thousand Oklahoma Girls Enrolled in Farm Clubs
The report notes that about 30,000 Oklahoma girls are enrolled in farm clubs, highlighting the scale of youth agricultural education and organized activity across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Garage Robber Wounded in Chicago Night
Robert Schon shot and seriously wounded his father during a midnight clash in his garage while guarding against burglars. The elder Schon had been carrying away auto cushions when the son opened fire after a window was broken and a thief entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert Schon
Robert
DuPonts Face Ford Bid For Mussel Shoals Plant
Washington authorities say Alabama Power Company plans to bid against Henry Ford for the Mussel Shoals nitrate plant. Reports indicate DuPont interests and New York financiers prepared a bid but could not surpass Ford’s offer. Negotiations continue between the two consortiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Ford
Mussel Shoals
Ala
Alabama Power Company
New York
DuPont
England considers Bunker Hill Monument near Hampstead Heath
A proposal aims to erect a Bunker Hill Monument near Hampstead Heath to honor American aid to Meland in the war, recognizing the allied support that helped Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Hampstead Heath
America
Maeland
Primary Election Prep in Athens County
Franklin Lowther, clerk of the Athens county board of elections, prepared supplies for the August 9 primary in Athens Nelsonville and Glouster. The ballots will determine party nominees for fall offices including a mayoral race in Athens between Republicans Tom Roush and Charles H Slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lowther
Board of Elections
Athens County
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Tom Roush
Charles H. Slaughter
Resignation of Ohio State Grange Leader Amid Cabinet Appointment
L J Tabler, newly named Director of Agriculture for Ohio, resigns as master of the Ohio State Grange and editor of the Ohio State Grange Monthly. He cites duty to taxpayers and full time engagement in his new role. Wm Warrener remarks on labor harmony if all acted likewise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Tabler
Davis
Ohio
Ohio State Grange
Ohio State Grange Monthly
Wm. J. Warrener
Treat yourself today buy a 13c Blue Devil Cleanser package
An instruction prompts readers to purchase a 13 cent package of Blue Devil Cleanser, date and context not provided, suggesting a simple consumer offer or reminder for household cleaning product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Devil Cleanser
Rome to Take Another Vote On School Building
Rome township trustees seek public opinion again to decide on finishing the school building. The project has $30,000 secured with $18,600 more needed. A bond issue was defeated by a small margin last Saturday. A new petition requests another vote, set for next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Township
Frank Lowther
Athens County
Election Board
Farmers Not Hoarding Wheat Warns Reports
Washington reports that farmers are not holding wheat to drive up prices. The American Railway Association finds grain movement at its highest in three years with about 70,000 more grain cars loaded in the first two weeks of July than in 1920 or 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Railway Association
Witt Takes Own Life After Long Police Hunt
James Witt, sought for three months in the murder of Police Chief George Reim of West Chicago, shot himself near Yorkville, Illinois, after being wounded and nearly captured by Sheriff Martin Hextel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Ill
James Witt
George Reim
Chicago
Yorkville
Martin Hextel
Iron Pipe Plant Runs At Capacity In Alabama
Birmingham August 6 The National Cast Iron Pipe Company reports full capacity operation and ongoing orders as production remains steady at the plant in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
National Cast Iron Pipe Company
Harding asks Congress to authorize war finance for railroad relief
The Republican Publicity Association quotes President Harding urging Congress to empower the War Finance Corporation to buy up to half a billion dollars in railway securities. The plan aims to postpone debts, fund maintenance, and restore railway activity without new government costs, with support from Senator Cummins and industry leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Congress
War Finance Corporation
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Senate
House
Hardigg
Treasury
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Ancient plastic surgery on women 2006 years ago reported
Alterations to facial features, described as early plastic surgery, were performed on women about two millennia ago according to historical records. The account notes methods and cultural context without graphic detail.
Pocketbook Lost and Parkersburg Tragedy Near Hatfield
A pocketbook lost in Glouster last night contained 3 or 4 one dollar bills some silver and a Yale key. Roy Davis age 19 of Parkersburg W Va was killed by a train near Hatfield while walking along the tracks after visiting oil fields. His body was taken to L R Andrews undertaking rooms and will be shipped home this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
CC. A. Pride
Roy Davis
Parkersburg
W. Va
Hatfield
Young Davis
L. R. Andrews
Front Street
Millfield man fined for hunting without license
Geo Giffin of Millfield paid a 25 dollar fine and costs in local court yesterday for hunting without a license. He was arrested November 18 by Deputy Game Protector B T Lefever after allegedly fleeing his home when found without a license. He later paid the fine and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Giffin
Millfield
Giffin
B. T. LeFever
le Fever
Funeral of Mrs Everett Nddy to be held at Church of Christ
The funeral for Mrs. Everett Nddy will be Sunday at 2 PM at the Church of Christ, conducted by Pastor Harry M. Wilson. Interment follows in the city cemetery. A recent meeting in the K P hall discussed forming a local chamber of commerce, with calls for business involvement and funds. A committee of Gloucester men will meet Monday at 7 30 PM at the American Legion headquarters to decide if the city wants a chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Bush
C. H. Bryson
T. W. Craig
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Glouster
American Legion
Mr. Bush
J. W. Stoecklein
C. BE. Duncan
Robert Webber
L. Hi. Munden
Jacob Paul
E. J. Eddy
J. W. Bryson
H. F. Kittle
Geo
W. Rose
Reese Williams
A. H. Carpenter
Pride
H. H. Dulaney
D. Spero
Adolph Goldberg
Tom Reese
E. H. Taylor
Dr. Crawford
Dr. le Fever
John Mc Qonagle
Wm. James
W. R. Drury
Ward Forrest
L. R. Andrews
F. A. Danford
G. Faires
Council Sides with Jitney Drivers in Front Street Dispute
A lengthy council session centered on whether the body can compel L R Andrews to vacate Front street. Athens attorneys argued the point, leaving council no wiser. They may refer the matter to the attorney general for an opinion before deciding next steps. Clyde Craig spoke for jitney drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Athens
L. R. Andrews
Front Street
Rose
Clyde Craig
Jitney Parking Proposal Reignites City Council Debate
The council heard a request to use High Street as jitney parking arguing Front Street parking harms business. It was noted evenings see cars on Front Street and spaces are tight. A member suggested marked jitney spots on Front Street with a city tax per jitney driver, a method some towns have used successfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jore Council
High Street
Front Street
Tax on Check Circulation Hinders Thrift Says Ohio Banker
James A. Devine of the Ohio Building Association League warns that a two cent tax on checks under Mellon would push 100 million dollars from circulation into hoarding banks and private hiding places. He cites 75 million dollars already concealed in Ohio and recalls the tax’s failure during the Spanish American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Uncle Sam
Sam
Devine
Local Social Weekend Visits and Garden Theft Report
The Plains residents hosted and shopped visitors including Mrs. Alfred Watlow and children, Mrs. Orla Shreves and daughter, and Athens guests such as Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawk. Gardens of Mrs. George 1, Sam Darnell, and Dave Christian were robbed of vegetables, prompting a lookout for thieves. Walter Geisicke, Hazel, and Anna visited various local families, with Dave Aleshire and daughters Bee and Evelyn also traveling to Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Watlow
Orla Shreves
Hocking
Fin Cook
Roy Hawk
Barstow
Athens
Hursday
Lyte Martin
Hol Smith
Carbon Hill
Worth Dicken
Ed Shipley
M. BE. Twiss
Mary Jo
Mary Michaels
George 1
Sam Darnell
Dave Christian
Walter Geisicke
Hazel
Logan
Anna
Lon Humph
Dave Aleshire
Daugters
Bee and
Evelyn
Fall webworms killed by arsenate sprays advised
Fall webworms on fruit trees can be killed using arsenate or lead in the fall spray. For shade trees cut out webs and dip branches in water with kerosene. Arsenate of lead at three pounds paste or a pound and a half powder per 50 gallons helps control other fall pests.
French MPs dine as placards urge flirtatious service
In a new Paris restaurant for deputies, wall placards request members of parliament to flirt with the waitresses, creating a provocative dining room atmosphere and stirring debate over staff treatment and professional boundaries.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moalerg
East High St
High St
Sheppard St
Chestnut ‘St
N Sture
Hyde Addition
Public Square
Muskingum County
J. E. Zeller
O. Hyde
Bell 282 Citz
Field Museum
Society For Visual Education
S.chapman Simms
N. W. Harris Public School
Herman
Duponts
Ford
Dpedre Forum
Rome
Ohio Financial Institution
Shaler Corning Clear
Violet Ray
Osgood
Legalite Patterson
McKee
Liberty
Automotive Battery & Electric CO
East State Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!