Miners to Meet for Reorganization in Ohio Gorge
Mass meetings are set for tonight in Jacksonville grove at 6 30 for Athens Hocking and Perry County miners with Ben Williams international organizer and David Fowler international representative slated to speak on reorganization. A second meeting is planned for Friday night at Buchtel with the same speakers and topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Aug
Athens
Hocking
Perry Counties
the Grove
Jacksonville
Buchtel
Ben Williams
David Fowler
Finney Buried Chauncey Resident Herman B Finney Dies
Funeral services were held for Herman B. Finney 79 of The Plains at his son's home. Rev G B Courtney led the service with songs by Mrs Helen Courtney and Miss Hazel LaHugh of Chauncey. Burial followed at West Union Street Cemetery. Mrs Finney died seven weeks earlier. survivors include daughter Mrs Stella Herrold of Columbus and sons Arthur Finney and Ervin Finney of The Plains. Mr Finney had resided near The Plains for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Herman B. Finney
the Plains
W. V. Finney
G. BR. Courtney
Church of Christ
Helen Courtney
Hazel LaHugh
Jesus
Paradise
West Union Street
Finney
Mr. Finney
Stella Herrold
Columbus
Arthur Finney
Ervin Finney
The
Plains
Jefferson lauded in third Griggs lecture series
Dr Edward Howard Griggs praises Thomas Jefferson as author of the Declaration of Independence and Father of the University of Virginia. The lecture notes Jefferson’s reform of colonial religion laws, education system, and penal code, while noting his faults toward Hamilton and his political leadership and ideals.
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Jefferson
Griggs
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
Edward Howard Griggs
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Virginia
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Republican Party
Republican-Democratic Party
Democratic Party
United States
Double Funeral Held for Tragedy Victims
Chauncey Aug 8 two caskets at church for Mr and Mrs Lenzie Smith killed near Red Town Saturday when struck by a machine. Rev Hiram Mingus presided. Music by Charles Bradfield Cheries Ogg Joe Bridgewater with piano by Mrs Mingus. Burial in Taylor Ridge Cemetery. They leave four children and many relatives. Funeral drew large crowd.
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Chauncey, Aug
Lenzie Smith
Red Town
Hiram Mingus
Independent Church of
Chauncey
Charles Bradfield
Cheries Ogg
Joe Bridgewater
Mingus
Buriss
Taylor Ridge
Picnic Planned by The Plains Sunday School near Athens Grounds
Chauncey Aug 8 The Plains Mounting BK Sunday School will hold its annual picnic Sunday Aug 11 at the Athens Grounds. Members to meet at the church at 9 15 for lesson study and picnic dinner. Chauncey Aug 8 Mr and Mrs Arthur Finney and family of Springfield were called to The Plains by the death of the elder Finney. They stay with friends this week. Mr and Mrs Elmer Lavely entertained the Finneys at dinner Wednesday and Mr and Mrs W C Channell entertain today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncery
Harry Wallace
Floyd Linscott
the Plains
Barberton
Marie Witts
Viva Moore
Wallace
Mrs. Linscott
Mrs. Moore
Lucy Surgeon
Chauncey
Plains M Bk
Athens Pair Gronnds
Arthur Finney
Springfield
The
Plains
H. B. Finney
Elmer Lavely
Finney
W. C. Channell
Dr James H Snook details alleged murder of Theora Hix
Columbus August 8 Dr James H Snook the only living witness to Theora Hix death resumed testimony detailing three years of clandestine relations and events leading to the alleged murder He described a contentious affair marked by drugs threats and his claim he taught her to shoot with a Derringer and a revolver, hinting at a feared confrontation at a golf course and at 60 feet bulls-eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
James Howard Snook
Theora Hix
Ohio State University
Theora
New York Central
Max Seyfert
Defense Counsel
Snook
Coal Output Down Washington Aug Week Ends
The National Coal Association reports a weekly U S bituminous coal production total of 9 950 000 net tons for the week ended August 3. The U S Bureau of Mines shows output for the weeks ended July 20 9 202 600 net tons and July 27 9 481 000 net tons.
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Washington
United States
National Coal Association
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Balance of Athens County treasury end of July
The July financial report from County Auditor J Clyde Edmundson shows total receipts of 457 965.96 and total disbursements of 89 816.43. The end of month balance stood at 557 077.22 with detailed funds listed for county, infirmary, road, health, bond and interest, salaries, and other county accounts.
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Athena County Treasury
J. Clyde Edmundson
County Fund
Special County
District Health Fund
I Motor Vehicle
Swindlers Active in District Passing Fake Stock Claims
Alleged fake stock manipulators in Western Washington County and surrounding Marietta area swindled residents of Ohio out of hundreds of dollars. They used changing names while seeking Geiger-Jones stock holdings. one Wesley Township resident lost $650, per Kirby Steele, Bartlett postmaster.
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Marietta
Apr
Washington County
Ohio
Geiger-Jones
Kirby Steele
Bartlett
Wesley Township
McCoy's Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain for Underweight
The ad touts McCoy's Tablets as a simple, inexpensive weight gain remedy. It claims rapid results for underweight men and women, noting improved flesh, neck and chest fullness, and increased energy. A money back guarantee applies if after using four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes no 5 pound gain or satisfaction is achieved.
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McCoy's
McCoy
Woman's Missionary Society Meets at Plains Church
The Monthly Session of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of The Plains Church met at Mrs. Charles Keaton's home. Present were Mrs. Cade Cochran Lavely Nelson Smith Nagle Porter McCullough Simmons Dorothy Cade Thelma Keaton Alethia Keaton and Rev Earl Cowan. Next gathering at Mrs. Harry Vorter's home.
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Alethia Keaton
Earl Cowan
Harry Vorter
Norman Whiting Named Head of Southeast Ohio District
Captain Norman Whiting, prohibition commissioner, will transfer from Marietta to Chillicothe as head of the Southeastern Ohio district. The district covers 19 counties with Ross County at its center. Marietta lies on the eastern edge and Columbus to the north.
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Marietta
Norman
Whiting
Southeastern Ohio
Chillicothe
Ross County
Columbus
Barber Severely Cut During Razor Whet in New Lexington
New Lexington on August 8 reports barber Harry Tippett cut when his razor slipped. He required three stitches and developed blood poisoning, then was moved to a Zanesville hospital for treatment.
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New Lexington
Harry Tippett
Tippett
Zanesville
Athens County Auto License Fees Reach $58445
County auditor reports $58445 in automobile license fees collected since December 1 1928 from 8098 licenses eight months. Funds serve state and local road projects with Athens city share about $8802.76 and state share $27564.53. July licenses total 255 yielding $1291.29.
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Athens County
J. Clyde Edmundson
Athens City
Athens
Drilling Outfit Destroyed by Fire Near Amesville
An Ohio Fuel Company drilling rig on the Loring Hill farm near Amesville was destroyed by fire after a gas flow ignited. The well was down 500 feet below the Second Cow Run Sand and much of the burnable equipment and sheds were ruined, though the drilling mast was saved. No loss estimate was available.
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Amesville
Ohio Fuel Company
Loring Hill
Here
W C T U Extension Planned in City
Athens Union meets at First Methodist Church to plan extending the W C T U to patriotic civic groups, schools and PTAs. Officers to be nominated for county convention. Sunday Observance program led by Mrs. Clark and Mrs. McCune. Report on prison welfare and whisky storage cited. other committees report. Ray Druhot body not recovered after boating accident in Canada.
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Athens Union
First Methodist Church
W. E. Clark
Clara Place
W. C. T. U. Movement
Buxton
Place
Marshal Frederick S Hecker Dies in Marietta
Frederick S Hecker 51 longtime marshal at Swift and a former B & O Railroad train dispatcher and station agent in Marietta died at his home after a long career with the railroad. He served the city as marshal for 30 years. Hecker passed away Wednesday.
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Marietta
Frederick S. Hecker
Swift
B. & O. Railroad
Wenesday
West Alexandria Fatal Gas Explosion Claims Two
In West Alexandria a gas explosion in an old well killed 68 year old W. and his son Vernon, a farmer, and seriously injured W s wife and others. The incident occurred May 29 as the family carried out well work on their farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Alexandria
W. & Copp
Vernon
Youth Frank Addresses Milwaukee Rotary Club
Fortney Stark, a 20 year old college graduate, challenged Rotarians in Milwaukee to value youth and reform privileges and hypocrisy in society. He warned against public elitism and noted prohibition pushing snuck drinking on private courses. The club received his remarks in silence.
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Milwaukee
Wis
UPI
United States
Rotarians
First Raid in Marion Nets 36 Arrests
Thirty six men were arrested on gambling charges in the first raid against gambling dens and road houses in Marion County. Prosecutor Alfred Donithen led the operation.
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Marion
Marion Coun
Alfred Donithen
Peterson's Ointment Endorsed by Buffalo Official
John O'Leary, longtime Second Ward supervisor in Buffalo, praises Peterson's Ointment after years of pile torment. He urges others to try the remedy, claiming rapid relief and expressing gratitude for its effectiveness. The ad promotes a 55 cent big box and claims it cures skin diseases, sores, ulcers, itching, eczema, rashes, burns, and chafing.
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John O'Leary
Buffalo
Second Ward
Mr. O'Leary
Peterson
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Millfield
Greenlawn Cemetery
Chris Jr
Don
Athens County Treasury IY
Edmundson
Marietta Dry Agent
Selle
Summer’s Store
W.C.T.U
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Ray Druhot
Druhot
Canada
Damasenus
Marshal
Vna
Messenger
Frank
Kerr Hardware Co
Von
Heatrola
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