Athens Welcomes Visiting Kin and Travelers
Society notes a flurry of relatives and friends arriving and departing, with Ina Hutchinson heading to Columbus for work and others visiting family in Ohio and nearby states. Doctors Copeland Murphey and several households host guests. local golf enthusiasts James Biddle Talbot praise Athens course.
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James Biddle
Talbot
Steubenville
Ohio
West Virginia
Athens
Ecomie
Rifle Fans Earn Praise From Col Hunter on Athens Range
Athens rifle enthusiasts in the American Club received praise from Col. Hunter of Columbus a WW veteran who shot on the course during Thursday’s gun shoot. He called the range fine and up to government specs. Fred Graves won a sack of flour as a prize. High sums included Graves 49 of 60 Sams 49 and Grubb 48 among top scorers with averages over 41.
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Athens
Col. Hunter
Columbus
Hunter
M. K F. Grubb
Fred Graves
Floyd Wilson
George Cain
D. R. Taylor
Ray Sams
C. KE. Sams
John Murphy
M. EB. Grubb
Stanley Mills
J. H. Boden
William Silvas
Bowers
Detour Open as Brick Road Repairs Near Sugar Creek
County engineer announces a detour on the state brick road between the mouth of Sugar Creek and the Alder man traction line stop. Repairs widen the road, add curbing, and relay brick with a sand cushion, creating a safer surface and curves. The detour, marked clearly, directs northbound traffic via Sugar Creek road to the left turn, then past the old Chester place to Alderman. The Plains road offers an alternative for Athens travelers.
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Sugar Creek
Alderman
State Highway Department
Sugar Creek Road
Chester Place
Athens
Canton Man 3 Also Taken to Swindle Gage
Z. W. Davis, Canton Cleveland multi millionaire tied to a Chicago swindle ring, was taken into custody by U S Deputy Marshal Connors on a mail fraud warrant. He waived examination before U S Commissioner Julius Whiting and posted 25 000 bond signed by Canton manufacturers and merchants. Davis faces federal charges over forged securities in Chicago around August 15.
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Canton
Z. W. Davis
Canton-Cleveland
Chicago
United States
Marshal Connors
Cleveland
Julius Whiting
E. J. Langenbach
F. B. Case
W. H. Clark
Harry Renkert
J. L. Arnold
Davis
G. W. Clark
W. R. Simpson
Whiting
Cleveland May Get Long Needed Depot Some Day
The Interstate Commerce Commission will rehear the NY Central and allied lines plan to build a new Cleveland station. No date or location fixed for the rehearing. A decision on the points is expected next week.
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Cleveland
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Central and
Allied Lines
Prairie wolf proves stamina with 114 mile journey
A prairie wolf is noted for high endurance covering 114 miles in three hours at about 38 miles per hour, highlighting the species' remarkable staying power in the animal kingdom.
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Animal Kingdom
Record Breaking State Fair Crowds Expected
Ohio State Fair in Columbus opens Monday predicted to surpass the 1920 attendance record of 312,000. State agriculture director L. J. Taber cited farmers having more time and less money this year and noted county fairs statewide averaging 10 percent higher attendance.
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Columbus
L. J. Taber
Taber
Ohio
Moscow Reported to Be Burning in Famine Regions
London reports Moscow has been burning for three days with no confirmation from American relief workers. United Press correspondent John Graudenz left Moscow August 22 for famine regions along the Volga.
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London
Moscow
John Graudenz
United Press
Volga
Elderly Woman Injured at Fair After Slip
Mrs Adeline Koker mother of Mrs Ray Mathews from Scatter Ridge fell on a bank at the fair Friday injuring her shoulder. She was taken to town for medical aid and later returned to the grounds until her party was ready to depart in the evening.
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Adeline Koker
Ray Mathews
Scatter Ridge
Second World War veterans meet in Detroit for 32nd Red Arrow reunion
Veterans from across the U S arrive in Detroit for the second annual Red Arrow division reunion. Major General William G Haan leads arrivals with Mrs Haan. Lt General Harry Burstall and General John J Pershing expected. Memorial Day services will pause city and air traffic for three minutes at 3 PM Tuesday.
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Detroit
United States
Thirty-Second
Red Arrow
William G. Paan
France
Lord Byng
Dominion
Cousens
John J. Pershing
Preaching Service at The Plains Church Sunday
The Plains M. E. Church will hold a morning service at 10 30 led by Pastor V Ahibrand.
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the Plains
M. E
V. Ahibrand
The Doldrums Bind Equatorial Seas to Quiet to Tempest
Seafarers describe the equatorial region as the Doldrums where calm spells alternate with sudden squalls, shaping voyage timing and ship handling in trade routes near the equator.
Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues by Team
Yesterday's scores show American Association games with Columbus 5 over Milwaukee 3 and Minneapolis 11 over Indianapolis 10 among others. National League results include Chicago 12 over Brooklyn 3 and Cincinnati 7 over Philadelphia 2, while American League tallies list New York 10 over Detroit 2 and St Louis 7 over Philadelphia 2.
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American Association
Louisville
Eeeere
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Toledo
Indianapolis
St Paul
Columbus
Pittsburg
New York
Boston
iSt. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
iNew York Aeereee
Washington
St Louis
Detroit
Chigcaro
St. Paul
St. Louis
Giants edge Reds in seventeen innings. Harper ends hit streak
The Giants defeated the Reds 6 to 4 in a 17 inning game. Harper of Little Rock had his consecutive game hitting record stopped in the second game of a doubleheader with New Orleans after a 32 game streak.
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Giants
Reds
Cleveland
Athletics
Harper
Little Rock
New Orleans
Hagen Again Wins Western Open Golf Championship
Walter Hagen of Detroit reclaimed the Western Open title at Oakwood County Club after finishing 72 holes at 287, five strokes ahead of Jock Hutchison, the British Open champion and last year's Western Open winner.
Giants extend lead as Pirates pace scoreboard
Yesterday's action saw Sufflin Phil Douglas shut down the Gibsonites for the second time in the series. Eddie Roush suffered a likely season ender with a torn ligament while sliding into second in Philadelphia. Urban Shocker earned his seventh straight win for the Athletics, Babe Ruth went 0 for Detroit as the Yankees won, and the Cubs dumped the Brooklyns 12 to 3 with seventeen hits.
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Giants
Pirates
Sufflin
Phil Douglas
Gibsonites
Boston Braves
Beantown
Eddie Rousch
Cincinnati Reds
Moran
Philadelphia
Urban Shocker
Athletics
Babe Ruth
Railroad Shops Reject Overtime Rules Order
Chicago August 26 The Federation of Shops Crafts representing 600000 union railroad shopmen refused to accept the United States Railroad Board order on overtime and new working rules.
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Chicago
Federated Shops Crafts
Union
United States Railroad Board
Judge Praises Athens Show With Nationally Noted Horses
The judge, J. Rankin Paul of Dayton, hailed the Athens county horse show as among the nation’s best. Winners include Ann Andrews owned by Capron Apto Cales Co Cleveland and Edna Louise owned by A C Long Delaware in three and five gaited classes respectively. Local youths and high school selections also earned top ribbons and cups from the Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants Association.
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Athens
J. Rankin Paul
Dayton
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants’ Association of Athens
Ann Andrews
Capron
Capron Apto Cales Company
Cleveland
Br. m
A. C. Long
Highland King
E. G
Mrs. McLaren
Choice Gold
Franz Woodworth
Edna Louise B. m
Governor
B. G
James M. Cox
Blue Bird
B. m
Mead and Tejan
Romney B. G
George Mead
Whip
S. G
Dickey
Tejan
Billy Ireland
Eli Long
Delaware
Busy Lassie
Wm. Davis
Head
Athens County Fair Attendance Highlights Local Guests
A report from the Athens county fair notes numerous visitors and relatives staying locally. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Dodd and their daughter Leona visited the Dodds in Barberton, while Ruth Bingman stayed with her Chauncey-born parents. A group including Dave Hughes, Mary Scott, and their children traveled from Delaware to visit relatives. Bertha Barrows of Rochester Pa. and Ella Gage of Bartlett visited local families. Joe Kennedy and children from Columbus Indiana remained with W. E. Bingman’s family, and Sherman Self from Toledo called on Ed Dunfee.
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Athens
Wilbur Dodd
Leona
Barberton
S. P. Dodd
Ruth Bingman
Osborne
Chauncey
Dave Hughes
Mary Scott
Delaware
Bertha Barrows
Rochester
Ella Gage
Bartlett
Earl Clark
Joe Kennedy
Columbus
Ind
W. E. Bingman
Sherman Self
Toledo
Ed Dunfee
Resolutions of Respect for Dora Snyder by Pocahontas Order
Hock-Hocking Council No 59 Daughters of Pocahontas Murray City Ohio issues resolutions of sympathy and memorials for sister Dora Snyder. It notes her devoted service as a mother and co worker, directs publication in a daily paper and copies to the family, and records in minutes. Dated 8 22 16.
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Dora Snyder
Ponemah
Pocahontas
Bessie Buchanan
Stella Weatherburn
Debba Lloyd
Hock-Hocking Council No
Daughters of Pocahontas
Murray City
Ohio
Explosion at Union Railway Signal plant kills worker
A blast at the Union Railway Signal Company plant in Providence killed one man and seriously injured another as shattered glass injured many workers. The Aug. 27 accident caused extensive damage at the facility.
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Providence
R. L
Union Railway Signal Company
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Athens County
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