Local Society Notes Chronicle Week of Travel and Visits
Society items from Columbus to Chauncey and Athens describe marriages visits and trips. Mr and Mrs C C Bean and son Francis depart for weekly motor trip to Columbus. Mrs Margaret De Molet of Columbus visiting her parents in Columbus. Pierce Leffier and Miss Fanchion Leffier wed at First M E in Chauncey with Dr Daniel McGurk officiating. Numerous relatives from Chauncey Chillicothe New Holland Frankfort and Marietta visit family in town. Dr J M Higgins begins three week vacation in Wisconsin with fishing plans. Mrs Louise Grosvenor Leete and daughter tour Maine and New York before returning to Washington. The Tuesday needle club holds annual picnic at East Dr and school grounds 5 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Leffier
Frank M. Pierce
Fanchion Leffier
Chauncey
Daniel McGurk
M. E. Parsonage
Nellie Leffler
Margaret Pierce
Curtis Robinett
Louise Grosvenor Leete
Constance Leete
Maine
Leete
Granville Evans
Grace McKee
Haverhill
Mass
New York City
Frances Wilson Welch
C. H. Grosvenor
Washington, D. C
Kenneth Weber
Charles Elson
Flo Hedges
Labor Leader Attacks Golf With Duke as Hypocrisy
D B R Jones, head of the National Federation of Colliery Engineers Boilermen and Mechanics, denounces Frank Hodges for playing golf with the Duke of York. The Wales course, laid out by miners, saw Hodges defeat the Duke. Jones condemns public figures who court royalty while calling for prelate leadership, calling it hypocrisy and a failed union leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther A. Huston
London
D. Brb
Jones
National Federation of Colliery Enginemen
Frank Hodges
Miners’ Federation
Duke of York
Wales
Hodges
Colored man in gunfight captured near Athens county
James Simms a Black man wanted for shooting to kill in Lathrop last year was captured in Phillips West Virginia and brought back by Deputy Sheriff Cady. Simms fled after the incident and was found sleeping with a loaded Winchester rifle when arrested by a West Virginia officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Simms
Athens County
Cady
Phillips
W. Va
Simms
Lathrop
Ray Mailes
McKinley
West Virginia
Simm
Kleptomaniac Claim Tails From Confessions
Leonard Eagles twenty four defends his reputation as a kleptomaniac after confessing to robberies at half a dozen Kansas City homes. He claims the statistics show his insanity with three sentences to an asylum and two to the penitentiary, noting he was sent to reform school at fifteen for stealing from 150 homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Leonard Eagles
Eagles
Asylum
Hoolgow
Booneville Reformatory
Naga-Tone Health Claim Ad Promises Quick Restore
An old clerical health ad compares overdrawing a health account to banking errors. It touts Naga-Tone as rebuilding red blood and nerves, boosting energy and organs. The ad offers a 20 day at risk trial with money back guarantee and asks readers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee Drug Co
Naga-Tone
Edna Ryan Repels Intruder in Bath Encounter
In Norfolk on August 12 Miss Edna Ryan fought off a Black intruder who climbed through her bathroom window during a bath. She sustained bruises and scratches while resisting the assailant who fled after an elderly woman in the adjoining room frightened him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Ryan
King Boris approves capital punishment in Sofia
In Sofia the king consents to capital punishment after five years of refusing death warrants. The Ministerial Council cites rising lawlessness and banditry and notes the king signed five death warrants on a single day, the first since his accession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris
Sofia
Women for Congress conference workers arrive from twelve states
Workers from twelve states gather in Westport for the Women for Congress conference opening August 15 for three days. Anita Pollitzer leads national organizing efforts from Charleston and coordinates Adirondack groups for New York State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Anita Pollitzer
Miss Pollitzer
Charleston
D. C
New York State
Miss Dubrow
Passaic
N. J
Woman’s Party
A. B. Rose
New York
Federal Court
Cornelia
Gertrude Kinsley
Marion Walker
Rose
Miss Rose
Miss Kinsley
National Woman's Party
Daphne Dodds
F. H. Dodds
Mount Pleasant
Detroit
Michigan
National Teachers’ Council
Mra
Edith Newman
Havana
Cuba
United States
Washington
Woman's Party
Helen Betcher
Illinois
Gaeta Wold Boyer
Kansas City
Missouri
Pacific Coast
Ladies’ Home Journal
Heath Jones
Wilmington
Delaware
Inez, Milholland
Ernestine Parsons
Colorado Springs
Susan B. Anthony
Garden of the Gods
Janet Hills
Ohio
Dubrow
Speeding fine for Athens student in county court
Too much speed on the road between Chauncey and Floodwood brought F. M. Dye, an Athens student, a fine of $19 and the costs after he pleaded guilty when arraigned Monday afternoon before Magistrate C. H. Porter. The charge was filed by County Traffic Officer P. H. Barrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Floodwood
F. M. Dye
Athens
Costa
C. H. Porter
P. H. Barrows
Speedy justice in British court
London Aug 2 Screaming and picking hysterically Jean Vaquier a French inventor was carried to the gallows and hanged for the murder of Alfred Jones an inn keeper who was poisoned During the murder trial Mrs Jones widow of the victim admitted she had been intimate with Vaquier They became enamored of one another and it was alleged by the state that the Frenchman decided to put Jones out of the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jean Vaquier
Alfred Jones
Bit ters Duck Hauls In Eight Pickrel Across Lake
In Schenectady New York Charles Dubois trains a duck to fish by tying a line and baited hook to its leg. The duck reportedly swam across and back eight times bringing in eight pickerel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
N. Y
Charles Dubois
Good Kidneys Mean Long Life and Root Remedy Ad
An old advert claims Marshroot Prescription 777 strengthens kidneys and bladder, promising dramatic life benefits and a money back guarantee if no improvement in one week. Sold in tablet and liquid forms by druggists nationwide.
Japan levies luxury tax fueling foreign resentment in Tokyo
In Tokyo on August 12 the first anti foreign measure, the luxury tax bill, takes effect after a Diet session. It imposes a 100 percent ad valorem on about 60 imported goods, raising living costs for foreigners by 25 to 50 percent. Foreign groups decry the move as unjust while noting Japanese profiteering risks higher prices on non taxed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke N. Parry
N. S. Staff Corp T
Tokyo
Japan
Ikobe
Hamaguchi
Far East
United States
New York City
California
Yights of
Splendid Judge to Work at Poultry Exhibit of Fair
The Athens County Fair poultry display promises record quality with many rural and city entries. Judge H. B. Hark of Glendale will award prizes on Wednesday August 20, with cash premiums from 50 cents to $2.00 and special awards. Entries must be in by Tuesday the 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Fair
Athens County
H. B. Hark
Gendale
Hark
Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Madison Square Garden
Three Athens County Marriage Licenses Issued
Three licenses were issued by the Athens county bureau on Monday and Tuesday. Frank M. Pierce 20 miner and Fanchion Leffer 18 of Chauncey. Rev. Daniel McGurk officiant. William F E Battrell 49 farmer and Lillie V Sisson 49 of Albany. John Gyurko 57 miner and Mary Simko 47 of Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Frank M. Pierce
Miner
Fanchion Leffer
Chauncey
Daniel McGurk
William FE. Battrell
Farmer
Lillie V. Sisson
Albany
John Gyurko
Mary Simko
Glouster
Ten aviators begin 900 mile Round Britain for King's Aviator cup
London observers report ten aviators took off at five this morning to contest a 900 mile Round Britain race for the King's Aviator cup. The field includes noted pilots and the event tests endurance and navigation across Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
College Girls to Have Gym Program
Ohio university girls will present a gymnasium exhibition in the women s gym at 7 20 p m on Wednesday. Miss Schofield, instructor, will supervise. The program includes folk dancing Indian club drill wand drill Dutch dance group games highland fling and calisthenics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Ciris
Miss Schofield
Ice Cream Supper at Temple On August 16 With Noted Speaker
An ice cream supper will be held Saturday evening August 16 at the Temple. The event features an all home made menu supplemented by a speaker of prom inence.
Obey Word Drops From Local Wedding Ceremonies
In Yun county California couples refuse to use the word obey in marriage vows for the past two years. Justice of the Peace George Herb2og notes no couple has allowed him to include it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
Yun County
George Herb2og
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W. W. Botkin
J. F. Mickle
M. H. Hallett
Evelyn Hallett
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James A. Hallett
Hallett
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Minersville, R. C
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Balsam
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Marion
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John Moore
Mr. Jones
Lawrence Worstell
Rolland Jones
Cambridge
Beta Theta Pi
Lancaster
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Colonial
C. H. Horn
Louise Carpenter
Williamson
Russell Kirby
Carrie Junod
Allentown
M. F. Cooley
Nell Copeland
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Josephine Scott
Harry
J. N. Brown
Jimmy
Billy Pen
Maud Rutherford
Dwight
Cash Atkins
Wales Mill
England
Admiralty
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Women In Congress
Aim
Kankakee
Lydia E. Pinkham
Harry CouLom
North Harrison Ave
Kankakee, Ilinois
Bregoar
Wheaton Hardware CO
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Blue Lodge
Knight Fempler
Shrine
ELKS
Kiwanis
Rotary
Gion
Athens Book & News Co
Cline Bldg
Athens, Ohio
Fade’sppitts
Blanes
American Museum of Naturrltory
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Cornwell
BIG Daylight
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