Lillie Class Entertained at Miss Hatch Home
Society notes report the Lillie class of the Christian church gathering at Miss Garnet Hatch on Elliott street with devotions, a miscellaneous shower for Miss Ola Davis, and clock gift from the Business Women's club. Other items include Naomi Vernon's eleventh birthday party and a Reading home picnic with Athens Methodist girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie
The
Christian Church
Garnet Hatch
Elliott Street
Marion Frazier
Ruth Freshwater
Ola Davis
Miss Davis
Business Women's Club
Villa van Dyke
Ethel Mansfield
Mildred Young
Helen Kauff
Athens Briefs Personal Notices of Local Residents
Local social notes list visitors and travelers including Mrs. Lou Humphrey and Miss Edith Humphrey visiting Mrs. Harry Stalder in Athens. Edith, a Ohio University graduate, will return to Orlando to teach. Several others return home for family events and visits, among them Mary Pond, Nan Linton, and Miss Ann McNaghten, with several heading to or from Ohio University and Canter Cave trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Humphrey
Edith Humphrey
Hockingport
Ben H. Knowles
New York City
Harry G. Stalder
South College Street
Ohio University
Orlando
Fla
Mary
Ann McNaghten
Columbus
Maude Bkidmore
Panama
Alice
Mrs. Martha B. Irons Dies at 91 in Athens
Mrs. Martha B. Irons 91 died recently at the home of her son in law J. J. Crumley in Athens. Born in Knox county she was the last surviving daughter of Jacob Bovey. She married Eli F. Irons in 1857 and lived on a Lebanon area farm where two daughters were born. Abiah died in infancy and the Crumleys mourn the loss of Mrs Crumley who died in Athens nine months ago. She knitted socks for soldiers in three wars and remembered troops marching to a fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha B. Trons
J. J. Crumley
Athens
Lebanon
Irons
Knox County
Jacob Bovey
Abiah
Crumley
Kohler Leads Eggers in Cuyahoga Sheriff Race
Fred Kohler held a 3000 vote lead over Eggers in the Republican primary for Cuyahoga County sheriff as returns from Cleveland favored Kohler and suburban results could not offset the margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohler
Cleveland
Fred Kohler
Eggers
Cuyahoga County
Detective Sings Killed by Prisoner at Police Station
Detective John Singer of the automobile squad was shot and killed at police headquarters by Gene Pierce, a prisoner who seized Singer's revolver and fired three times. Pierce fled onto Centre Street as officers fired after him. Louis Kuko had warned Singer about the prisoner earlier in Hampton, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Singer
Automobile Squad
Gene Pierce
Singer
Centre Street
Louis Kuko
Hampton
N. J
Votes Go Cheap in Capital City Primary
In Columbus on August 11, county figures show about 40,000 votes cast in the primary. Estimates from County Clerk John E. Crooks place the cost per vote at roughly seventy five cents with total expenses near 30,000 dollars covering judges clerks and miscellaneous items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
John E. Crooks
Second Christ Being Heralded in Chicago Speech Tour
Chicago Aug 11 The voice of the so called vehicle of the second coming of Christ will ring through a modern theater when J Krishnamurti of Adyr India speaks before the International Theosophical Society convention. Krishnamurti was selected by Dr Annie Besant as the reincarnation of Christ and is brought to the United States for a lecture tour by Dr Besant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Christ
J. Krishnamurti
Adyr
India
International Theosophical Society
Krishnamurti
Annie Besant
Dr. Besant
Fifty to Sixty Reported Killed in Mexican Rioting
United Press reports from Mexico City say Guadalajara and Michoacan fatalities range from fifty to sixty after religious laws took effect. Archbishop Ruiz Cisneros cites forty dead in Morelia area with priests among victims, and other killings in Santiago and Irapuato. President Calles frames action as clamping down on seditious clergy, not the church, amid American tourist discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Folger
United Press
Mexico City
Guadalajara
Morella
Michoanca
Leopold Ruiz Cisneros
Santiago
Irapuato
Calles
Alva Taylor
Indianapolis
Mexico
United States
Explosion damages Eclipse Electrotype plant in Cleveland
A dynamite blast in the foundation wall of the Eclipse Electrotype and Engraving plant in Cleveland injures a child and rains glass on residents of a nearby apartment building. Police say the explosive was not packed tightly, preventing total destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.R
Eclipse Electrotype and Engraving Company
Newark Street Cars Halted in Bus Fight
Newark residents try to restore street car service after midnight shutdown ending thirty years of traction transport. A five member committee urged city leaders to confer with Southern Ohio Public Service to reinstate street cars as 400 residents mass meet to press for a solution amid a new 25 year bus franchise for City Rapids Transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
E. D. Reese
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Ohio Public Service Company
Southern Ohio Company
City Rapids Transit Company
Auto Crash At Buckeye Lake Injures Six
Three men remained in a Columbus hospital and three women suffered minor injuries after a collision at Buckeye Lake last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Buckeye Lake
Child Killed in Franklin County Traffic Crash
Three year old Clarence Edward Ross was struck and killed in Columbus by a car driven by Earl W. Funk after hesitating in the street. The incident marks Franklin county's thirty eighth traffic fatality of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Franklin County
Clarence Edward Ross
Earl W. Funk
Held to Court in Gallipolis for Duel Conduct
Aug 11 Chief of Police Homer Sewards former Gallia County sheriff and Charles Dale former prohibition agent were held to the grand jury for using Main Street here as a duelling ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Homer Sewards
Gallia County
Charles Dale
Klan Support Shaping Alabama Primary Races
Hugo L. Black led in the U S senate race while Bibb Graves led for governor as returns came in from yesterday’s primary in Birmingham Alabama with both receiving Ku Klux Klan endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Hugo L. Black
United States Senate
Bibb Graves
Ku Klux Klan
Bank Hold-Up in Woodmere Nets Up to Thirty Thousand
WOODMERE N Y Aug 11 Three bandits robbed the Hewlett Woodmere National Bank and escaped with loot estimated between 20000 and 30000 dollars. The incident disrupts the town as authorities investigate the high profile heist with none of the suspects identified at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmere
N. Y
Hewlett- Woodmere National Bank
Four Boys Sought After Burned At Stake Incident
County Humane agents seek four boys who burned a jeat at stake during a game of Indian. Police found the animal writhing and shot it. Snakes, known to live over a year without food, are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffin
O.R
County Humane
Pattern for Girls Coat in Four Sizes
The pattern offers Jersey wool crepe flannel tub silk and linen as suitable materials. It comes in four sizes 8 10 12 and 14 years. A 12 year size needs two yards of 54 inch material plus 1/4 yard contrasting fabric for collar and cuffs if shown as in the large view. With long sleeves and a single material it requires 2 1/2 yards. Pattern mailed to any address for 15 cents in silver or stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Marriage License Issued For Hillyer Crosser Couple
A marriage license was issued yesterday to William Hillyer 24 a miner of Longstreth and Amy Jane Crosser 28 of Buchtel. They were married yesterday afternoon by Magistrate Pearl Helwig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hillyer
Miner
Longstreth
Ben Hillyer
Amy Jane Crosser
Buchtel
Mitchell Martin
Pearl Helwig
Rabbits ruin florist James Murray’s Waukegan shop plants
In Waukegan Illinois James Murray a local florist saw his business ruined as rabbits devoured every plant in his shop. The incident underscores ongoing agricultural damage from wildlife in the area and prompts calls for protective fencing and animal control measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan, Ill
James Murray
Would You Like to Be Attractive by Lydia E Pinkham
A vintage health ad extols beauty through health and vitality. It claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound improves women's health, noting decades of use and satisfactory results for many women seeking better appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Man of Doanville pleads guilty to possessing mash
Fred Loudner of Doanville pleaded guilty to possessing mash for liquor production. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs after arraignment before Magistrate Pearl Helwig. Officers St Yates Albert Yates H A Lines and H A Sieber made the arrest following a hid mash discovery in a coal house near Loudner's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Loudner
Doanville
Pearl Helwig
St Yates
Albert Yates
H. A. Lines
H. A. Sieber
John McGuirre
Deanville
Athens
McGuire
Helwig
Nora’ Binderbasin
Goldie Binderbasin
I. P. Tucker
$10,000 Bequest For Paris Soup Cook
Paris Marie Dresgend the sole cook whose soup pleased M Raoul Balteaux receives a $10,000 bequest in his will. The provision underscores Balteaux leaving a generous endowment to the cook noted for her soup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marie Dresgend
M. Raoul Balteaux
Hatred of Indian continues with tale of caste and exile
The account describes a woman forced into Indian life as a servant, facing untouchability and rejection by Brahmin priests. She endures neglect from Bose relatives, a conflict with Barodi rulers, and being moved to a jungle palace in Bengal, contemplating death during confinement. Miss Karlow promises a third installment on Life in the Jungle Palace.
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Bose
Barodi
Abani
Tarodi
Bengal
Miss Karlow
Jungle Palace
Reunion Planned at Garden Church Lodi
Members of the Garden Methodist church in Lodi plan a full day home coming on Sunday August 29. Mrs Eva Moler Sunday school superintendent will lead arrangements and the program. A cafeteria dinner will be served and many Athens residents who attended the church are expected. The previous homecoming drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Methodist Church
Lodi
Eva Moler
Athens
McClintock Wins Republican Nod for Congress in Canton
County Prosecutor C B McClintock faced criticism over the Don R Mellett murder case but received a party vote of confidence in the Canton primary. He was nominated as the Republican candidate for Congress yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
C. B. McClintock
Don R. Mellett
Republican Party
Congress
T Q Quiz from 1926 newspaper
A short trivia quiz asks 10 questions with topics from daily news: a movie star Zip code round the world record Catholic cardinals in the United States Portugal government a musician who became president a Rolls Royce engine counting cylinders current King of Spain the size of President Coolidge s cabinet and the number of U S constitutional amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Zip
United States
Portugal
Spain
President Coolidge
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Pha Bean
Clara Wood
Ed Wallace
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Stiles
Miss Sanders
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Daniel McGurk
Frances Reading
Athens-omeroy Road
George E. Carruthers
Florida
Margaret Ullom
Philadelphia
Mary Stalder
Mary Beujlah Moler
Los Angeles
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P. G. Moler
Dwight Robinson
W. D. Robinson
May Avenue
Fred Stitzinger
Gene
Billy
Hamilton
Charles Breinig
Clark Street
William Roberts
Roy Lynn
Loraine
Detroit
Howard Brookins
North
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William H. Marshall
Mildred Dowler
Chillicothe
Betty Lee
Marshall
Mrs
Herbert Dowler
Canaanville Road
Cora Campbell
Marion
PD. R. Morris
Carrie Newman
Race Street
Mary Pond
DeGraff
M. Pond
Herrold “Blinkey
Morgan
Nan Linton
William M. Covert
Ida Devore
East State Street
William McDonald
Hazel
Charles
W. C. Nichols
Finn Cook
the Plains
John Maston
Augusta
Keith Zimmerman
Albany
Jackson
Canters Cave
Raymond Black
Harold Hayes
Loveland
W. Thompson
Dorothy Lee
Kenoya
W. Va
Jessie Sanders
James Baxter
Stacy Winston
Hemlock Grove
Maud Sanders
Selim Stiles
Rey’s
Lasius Prug Store
Whcreleon
Lumfede
the Cline Pharmacy
Ohio City
ROB Small Bank
C. D
Messenger Pattern Dept
Jacobs
Optometrist
W. B. Drake
Remington
Logans
Lostro Bldg
Dot
BY Taylor
Pop
Chick
Nea
Garden Church
T. Q
U. S
NEA Service, Inc
Fred
Beasley
East
Carpenter St
Studebaker
Athens County Buick Co
Nelsonville
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