Nelsonville Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs S S Smith celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Granville area home. Attendees included numerous relatives from Columbus Nashport Nelsonville Clarksburg Dayton and Detroit as the celebration extended to a large gathering of Smith family members and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Smith
Granville
B. F. Smith
Hilda
Gus Smith Sr
Eugene Smith
Columbus
E. L. Hisey
Nashport
J. W. Davis
Perry Smith
Gus Smith Jr
Nelsonville
Isaac Lowry
Wm. Hoskins
Chas. Smith
Forest Putnam
Clarksburg
Nan Smith
Harold Sheppard
Dayton
James Pierre
Detroit
Mich
Investment Block on Public Square Offers Several Dwellings
A single block on Public Square is offered with a good investment. The listing includes a six room dwelling on East High Street with a garden, a four room gas and electric home on High Street, and a double dwelling on Sheppard Street.
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East High St
High St
Sheppard St
Smiths Married in Nelsonville Heartfelt Ceremony 1871
Mr and Mrs Smith wed in Nelsonville in 1871 with Rev Thomas Minton officiating. They received many beautiful and appropriate gifts from their guests and family.
Floodwood Woman 65 Dies at Home
Mrs. N. Delong of Floodwood aged 65 died yesterday at her Floodwood residence. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 a m in the Floodwood church conducted by Rev. Corwin. She leaves three daughters and five sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floodwood
Missionary Reception for Miss Lena Russell at Church
The C W E M of the Christian church hosts a public reception in the church social rooms Thursday 7:30 to 9 to meet Miss Lena Russell a missionary from India. All interested ladies invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Lena Russell
India
Mise Russell
Funeral for 14 month old Arthur Wolfe held at home
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Arthur Wolfe the fourteen month old son of Mr and Mrs Earl Wolfe at the residence on Chestnut street at two oclock Rev Hannas of Shawnee conducted the service Burial at Greenlawn The parents and one sister are left Present at the funeral were Robert Douglas M and Mrs Wilbur Geiger of Columbus and Lowry Douglass of Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Harry Ashworth of Athens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wolfe
Earl Wolfe
Chestnut Street
Hannas
Shawnee
Greenlawn
Robert Douglas
Wilbur Geiger
Columbus
Lowry Douglass
Lancaster
Harry Ashworth
Athens
Douglas
Red Cross clothing drive set for August 19
Friday of this week marks the local Red Cross collection for Near East relief. Prepare garments on the porch or deliver to the public health nurse’s office on East Columbus Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Near East Relief
Public Health Nurse’s
East Columbus Street
Funeral services for Mr. John Johnson veteran Civil War
Funeral services were held at Carbon Hill Methodist church for John Johnson 75 a Civil War veteran. He belonged to the local Masonic lodge Logan K of P and Carbon Hill I C O F and had been with I O O F over 50 years. Burial followed at Ebenezer cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon Hill Methodist Church
John Johnson
Johnson
Masonic Lodge
K. of P
Logan
Carbon Hill
Ebenezer Cemetery
Missionary Society Hosts Reception for Miss Lena Russell
The Missionary Society of the Christian church holds a reception Thursday evening from 7 to 10 in the church social room to honor Lena Russell returned missionary from India. All ladies may meet or renew acquaintance with Miss Russell during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Lena Russell
India
Miss Russell
Soldier Harry Douglas Dies in France 1918
Harry Douglas born May 2 1897 New Pittsburg Ohio son of George and Moley Douglas died October 11 1918 in Ardennes France as a member of Company M 325th Infantry He answered every call to duty and faced death bravely leaving grief to mourning relatives and a nation grateful for his sacrifice.
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Harry Douglas
George and
Moley
Douglas
New Pittsburg
Ohio
Ardennes
France
Co. M
325Th Infantry
Tribute to a Gentle Soul Harry Remains in Our Hearts
Four sisters two brothers and many relatives mourn Harry who died leaving a faithful life to the purest and noblest ideals. He was kind thoughtful and always had a ready humor admired for his executive ability and understanding of people. He lived like the biblical figure who “went about doing good” and passed on with gentleness and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Card of Thanks for Brother Burial Support
We thank neighbors and friends for kindnesses and assistance during our dear brother's burial. Gratitude to the American Legion singers and to Kemper, C L Stout, New Pittsburg, Jobs, and for beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. George Pancake with brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Brother Kemper
C. L. Stout
New
Pittsburg
George Pancake
Thanks for the kindness in our bereavement
The Harris family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy shown after the death of their mother. Zeb Harris and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeb Harris
Remembering Andrew Auflick A World War I Hero
Andrew Auflick born July 11 1886 in the city. He joined the World War I service January 16 1918 and served in Company B Machine Guns Battalion overseas. He was killed in action October 14 1918 leaving a grieving mother six sisters three brothers and other relatives. His last letters spoke of hope and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Auflick
M. E
Community thanks after gathering and service
A note expresses gratitude to Rev. Kemper and the singers, Mrs. Stout, the American Legion, friends, and flowers for kindness. The message mentions Mrs. Andrew Auflick and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Auflick
Birthday Reunion At Bean Home Observes 62nd
Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bean a family reunion marked the 62nd birthday of Mrs. Bean with an elegant chicken dinner. Guests included Ollie Seibert and two Nelsonville children, George Bundy and family of Sclo, Lila Biddeson and family of Stewart, Myrtle Mitchell, Louis Sedwick, James Harvey, Clarence Mitchell and children, Cliff Fribe and Athens brings. Olive Seibert and two children are vacationing in Stewart and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bean
Bean
Ollie Seibert
Nelsonville
George Bundy
Sclo
Lila Biddeson
Stewart
Frank Mitchell
Myrtle
Louis Sedwick
James Harvey
Clarence Mitchell
Cliff Fribe
Athens
Caldwell Visitors and Local Social Notices in Columbus
Louise and Leo Caldwell visit relatives in Columbus. Miss Gladys Starkey hosts a Christian church Sunday school pot luck dinner at Ashton avenue with a social evening of games and contests. Attendees include Fay Patton Edna Rutledge Edna Barron Naomi Semington Elsie Barber Gail Blackburn and Anna Bateman. C G Shepard was in Columbus on business Tuesday and today. Mr and Mrs S L Nease Mr and Mrs B L Lawson and son William return from Buckeye Lake with guests Mrs M E Armstrong and Lelia Webb of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Leo Caldwell
Columbus
Gladys Starkey
The
Christian Church
Ashton Avenue
Fay Patton
Edna Rutledge
Edna Barron
Naomi Semington
Elsie Barber
Gail Blackburn
Anna Bateman
C. G. Shepard
S. L. Nease
B. L. Lawson
William
Buckeye Lake
Eddy and Skinner Families Hold Lancaster Reunion
The Eddy and Skinner families gathered at Lancaster fair grounds on August 14 despite morning rain. Sixty two relatives attended a monster chicken dinner after the clouds broke, with President Schneider offering the banks.
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Lancaster, O
Eddy
Skinner
Lancaster Fair Grounds
Schneider
Tanlac Relief Satisfies Mogadore Woman
Mrs Opal Brannan of Mogadore Ohio says Tanlac cured her six month stomach trouble indigestion restless nights and bad taste in mouth. She reports complete digestion restored energy and no more housework burden. Tanlac sold by leading druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Taniac
Under maintenance dispute fuels government rail takeover debate
Robert S. Binkerd argues in the Journal of the American Bankers Association that postwar government restoration of railroads to owners required at least matching maintenance. He cites vast gaps in ties rails ballast and equipment replacement during federal control noting tens of millions of dollars in missing work and thousands of locomotives and cars left in poor order.
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Robert S. Binkerd
Journal of the
American Bankers Association
Afghan Princess Fatima Sultana Visits America
Princess Fatima Sultana, cousin of Afghanistan's Emir, arrives in the United States with her three sons who are to enter Cambridge University. The photo notes her black jade nose stud symbolizing royal caste and mentions her ownership of the Darayai Nui diamond, the largest uncut gem worldwide.
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Fatima Sultana
Afghanistan
United States
Cambridge University
England
Assembly Walks To Mt. Pleasant View And Reunion
In the afternoon the group hiked to Mt. Pleasant for a broad overlook of the countryside. Last year the relatives organized the union promoted by the late O. D. Eddy. his son I. J. Eddy became secretary and L. W. Schneider of Circleville was elected president. They were re elected for another year and a farewell was spoken as the party dispersed to return home until next year.
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Mt. Pleasant
O. D. Eddy
Sunday Creek Valley
I. J. Eddy
L. W. Schneider
Circleville
Good Killers Gang Probed in Coordinated Murders
New York detectives expanded a hunt to a dozen cities for members of the Good Killers after barber Batola Fonante admitted a murder tied to a six‑man team. He named seven other Italians involved, alleging the gang carried out sixteen killings in New York and Detroit, using immigrant youths to execute victims. The captain called the arrest the most important of his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Batola Fonante
Detroit
Fonante
Brooklyn
Europe
United States
Riazzo
Mystery Magnetism Key In Kennedy Murder Probe
District Attorney Thomas L. Woolwine focused on Madalynne Obenchain as the source of mysterious magnetism that allegedly drew at least three men, central to the investigation of John Belton Kennedy's murder in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
United Press
Madalynne Obenchain
Thomas L. Woolwine
John Belton Kennedy
Interest He Grown Fast at Teacher Meet
Dr. E. B. Bryan of Ohio University spoke at the Athens teachers institute on the marks of an educated person. The crowded auditorium showed strong local interest and praise for Bryan and instructors.
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E. B. Bryan
Ohio University
Athens Teachers’ Institute
BE. B. Bryan
Hulley
U.S
United States
France
England
Myrtle Linscott
Nami
C. H. Copeland
Pearley Gaskill
R. L. Morton
Mother Faith
M. R. van Cleve
Local families visit relatives and attend gatherings
Whitehall residents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hooper and sons along with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Adair hosted a Hebron visit. Athens residents Mrs. Mary Hibbard and the Dent family received guests, while the Braley and Moore households joined weekend gatherings. Paul Unger and Eva Lichty journeyed from Tuscarawas to visit C. B. Moore then head toward Mason City West Virginia. Mack Braley traveled to Wellston for a few days with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hooper
Orland End
Leo
A. J. Carbaugh
Chase
Hebron
Arthur Adair
Mary Hibbard
Athens
G. C. Lawson
Herbert Moore
Allen and
Harold
A. BE. Dent
Lawrence Braley
Langaville
Paul Unger
Eva Lichty
Tuscarawas
C. 8
Moore
Mason City
W. Va
Mack Braley
Wellston
Local Notes From Stewart and Nearby Towns
Ireland Miss Wilma Dunfee visits sister Mrs. Nellie Root at Stewart. Clarence Dodd employed at Marietta spent Sunday at home. Locals attend the Chautauqua at Coorville. Mrs. M. E. Shotwell returns from Parkersburg visit. Frank Dodd of Marietta visits his parents in Hiram Root family attends Torch church. no preaching next Sunday evening.
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Wilma Dunfee
Nellie Root
Stewart
Clarence Dodd
Marietta
Coorville
M. E. Shotwell
Parkersburg
Frank Dodd
P. Dodd
Hiram Root
Camp Meeting Near Here Plans September 4 Service
Miss Zola Dunfee of Athens was Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs W B Dunfee. Farmers day on August 20 at Coolville camp ground promises good speaking and a bring your dinner outing for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zola Dunfee
Athens
W. B. Dunfee
Coolville
Notable residents listed in regional notices
Fred Blazier a Shade area farmer and Mary Sweeney a nurse from Athens along with George L. Shay a miner and Alma Johnson of Nelsonville are named. Charles Searles a miner of Hamiley Run and Nell Covert from Ploodwoo accompany the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blazier
Shade
Mary Sweeney
Athens
George L. Shay
Miner
Alma Johnson
Nelsonville
Charles Searles
Hamiley Run
Nell Covert
Ploodwoo
Rev Miller to Speak on Recent Auto Trip at Ice Cream Social
On Thursday evening at Winger Chapel an ice cream social will feature Rev James A Miller describing his recent automobile trip through Ohio Maryland and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winger Chapel
James A. Miller
Ohio
Maryland
Pennsylvania
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Hickman
Chestnut St
Hocking and
Myers St
Hyde Addition
e+ Square
Muskingum County
J. E. Zeller
Hyde Bidg
Bell 282
Citz
Bennett
Andrew
Olive Seibert
Stewart and Vicinity
Eddy-Skinner
Sae
Mogadore
Uncle Sam
America
Princess Fatima Sultana
Police Ok
Dr. Bryan
Whitehall
Ireland
F. R. Beasley
Glouster
Will
Trip
Re Wein
Devoe
Devayco
Nelsonville, O
Winchester
Stuart’s Opera House
Honolula
Rue Bon Ton
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