Births and deaths mark July in Athens county records
In July Athens county recorded numerous births with varied father occupations from farming to mining and trades. The first noted twins Gerald and Harold Thomas were July 16. July deaths totaled many, averaging 65, with causes including heart disease, exhaustion, and accidental deaths. Personal crisis reports also noted two cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Joseph Thomas
Nelsonville
Gerald
Harold
FF. Ll. Brooks
Hudson
Martha Anne
Wilbur Rogers
Athens
Rh. D
Farmer
Evalin Kathleen
Glen Ray Cline
R. D
John Wesley
W. C. Perkins
Lancaster Street
Kenneth Eugene
Naaman Calentine
Hocking Street
Charles Edgar
Hubert Lee
William Lee
A. L. Snedden
Miner
Karl Hubert
Daniel van Atta
Athens R. D
Madalen
Lucile
Ralph Pratt
Richland Avenue
Peter Farley
South Congress Street
Bert Carpenter
Bert Edwin
Ralph Cole
Doris Eileen
Fletcher Ballinger
South High Street
Robert Fletcher
Harold Ervin
Helen Martha
O. E. Cross
University Terrace
Donna Louise
Everett Carr
the Plains
Hannas McClain
R. Ob
Betty Jane
Harvey Kirby
Poston
Leo Walter Potts
Hannah Williams
Canaan Township
Anna Mann
Athens State Hospital
Florence Clayton
Congress Street
Charlotte Carol Phillips
Gordon Phillips
Miller Estep
State Hospital
Mary Bowers
Pratt Street
Effie Dorr
Catherine McCabe
Mary Schofield
West Washington
Fred Herron
Carpenter Street
Angie Evans
Smith Street
John Buckeye
Joseph Uhl
Nelson Claypool
William Knott
Sanford Shumaker
Je Very Woolley
Pnison
Robert Goodin
South Court Treet
A. W. Barnhill
Withens
Mulberry Street
Martha Bovey Irons
Mill Street
M Earl Tibbs
Attorney Returns From Conference With Governor in Canton
Chicago attorney Joseph Roach, hired by Canton citizens to probe organized crime, returned from Columbus after a conference with Governor A V Donahey. He refused to confirm state authorization or next steps, but sought power to subpoena witnesses and deputize assistants for arrests. He aims to continue the murder investigation of Don KR Mellett, publisher, and cites a star witness in the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Aue. 12
U.P
Joseph Roach
Chicago
Columbus Tojay
A. V. Donahey
Donahey
Karl Hexamer
Yorch
Don KR. Mellett
Hadeen
Five Men Rescued From a Zing Mine
Five miners trapped a week in a shaft near Salem were pulled to safety at 8:15 AM after a fifth shaft connected with the main line. The men Cobb Watson Wilson Jones Catillo survived on scarce water and food, aided by persistent rescue crews and belated breakthroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Cobb
Roy James
Catillo
Wilson
Watson
George Catillo
Harry Watson
Salem
Floyd Collins
Kentucky
Cobb
Jones
Leader of fight on mayor quits Steubenville
Aug 12 Steubenville. Rev John Stroul, a leader in the move to remove Mayor John H. Patton, withdraws his support claiming the Lord directed it. A petition accusing Patton of not enforcing the law and calling for his removal with Police Chief Blaine Carter circulates. Patton denies the charges and warns libel suits against signers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
U.P
John Stroul
John
H. Patton
Blaine Carter
Patton
Hindu marriage tale of control and cultural divide
A woman recounts years of domination by Abani a Hindu husband who prized his white wife yet treated her as a play thing forcing native dress isolation from white society and scorn from locals. A future note hints at an attempted sale to a Hindu prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leity
Abani
Man appeals after judgment in sewer damage case
Frank Melligan of Trimble township appeals a $71.14 default judgment against him from Justice KE lL Jones in Glouster. Owner Louis J. Jones sues over ashes in the sewer and toilet of a leased house on Fast High Street. Damages total about 70 dollars. lease ended June 1, 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. L. Jones
Trimble Township
Frank Melligan
Common Pleas Court
Melligan
Louis J. Jones
Glouster
KE. Ll. Jones
Fast High Street
Justice Jones
Mellizan
County board seeks court approval to hire counsel for Sharpsburg road bonds
The Athens County Board of Commissioners asked the Common Pleas Court yesterday for permission to employ legal counsel in issuing bonds for improvement on the Sharpsburg road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Board of Commissioners
Common Pleas Court
Sharpsburg
Brighten Complexion with Othine Double Strength
A vintage ad promises removal of freckles with Othine double strength. Apply nightly and morning, an ounce often sufficing to clear skin, and lighter freckles vanish. Guaran teed money back if it fails.
Farm Juniors 10 Exhibit At County Fair
Farm Juniors ten exhibitors will present a county fair program August 24 to 27 at Athens. The event showcases projects in poultry pig sheep beef dairy potato livestock judging and clothing with prize money from fair officials and local merchants.
Boys and Girls Club Work Aims for Chicago Exposition
Competent instructors will run the boys and girls activities at the fair. Several winners will advance to the international live stock exposition in Chicago, the goal of all youths enrolled in club work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunder Club
Chicago
Death of Mrs Ariel Welker reported in Rio Grande area
Friends in Albany learned of the death of Mrs Ariel Welker yesterday at her Belleville home. Funeral services are set for Saturday in Rio Grande. Mrs Welker was the wife of Mr Ariel Welker former superintendent of Albany schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ariel Welker
Belleville
Rio Grande
Enthusiastic helper joins husband in school and social work
The woman, living at home for twelve years, supported her husband in his school duties and participated actively in social activities as a devoted acquaintance and helper.
Milkweed Fibers Used to Weave Rope
The article notes that certain milkweed fibers are employed to produce rope. It highlights the practical use of plant fibers in cordage and hints at traditional or industrial rope-making methods.
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Iloren Bork Oi Miner
Roach
Fight ON
Stevens
Ladies Union
Rollins
Henderson
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lee E. Pinkham
Vite
Lime
R. B. Stoltz
Ohio University
Prof
R. Brst
Cline
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