Swan Song of Old Council Members Sung Last Night
Nelsonville Ohio last night marked the final regular meeting of the present city council with all members present except Edington. The mayor reported 303.15 dollars in November licenses and fines, and Ordinance 579 moved 1500 dollars to the service fund. The pest house was deemed uneconomical to dispose of, while council praised recent city improvements and planned a veterans banquet. Tickets for a banquet go on sale at 1 dollar per couple as the Pocahontas chapter holds a bazaar with an evening dance.
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Nelsonville
Resent
Memrs
Edingtonith
Linn
Service Fund
Traction Company
Iity
George Dille
George
Dille
Newman
Edington
Quest
Cotton
Stoves
Owens
Elks Charity Ball to Aid Christmas Baskets
The Elks local lodge will host its annual charity ball Thursday evening at the lodge home. Proceeds go toward furnishing Christmas baskets for the yearly distribution to those in need.
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ELKS
Draper Fined Ten Dollars and Ten Days Jail
Thaddeus Draper was fined $10 and costs and sentenced to ten days in the county jail by Mayor McCune yesterday. Draper was held on a petit larceny charge.
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Thaddeus Draper
McCune
Draper
Miss Masters Announces Baby Clinic on Colum bus Street
Red Cross nurse Miss Masters holds a baby clinic at her office on Colum bus Street Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4. All mothers urged to bring babies for examination and weighing and seek advice.
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Miss Masters
Red Cross
Columbus Street
Illness Calls Reach Ohio and Tennessee Relatives
Mrs. R. L. Tomlinson and Mr. Clarence Hall of Eastern Ohio were summoned here by illness. Mrs. C. M. Martin of LaFolette Tennessee joined relatives due to their mother Mrs. Sarah E. Hall being unwell.
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R. L. Tomlinson
Clarence Hall
Ohio
C. M. Martin
LaFolette
Tenn
Sarah E. Hall
Home Guards Members Entertained by Miss Lyla Chapman
Twenty seven Home Guards members were hosted by Miss Lyla Chapman on Fort Street Saturday afternoon. Officers for the coming year were elected including President Audrey Ailes Vice President Helen Devol ate yr Mechem Treasurer Oral Smith and Musician Thelma McGiffin. Plans for the year were discussed and elegant refreshments were served.
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Home Guards
Lyla Chapman
Fort Street
Audrey Ailes
Helen Devolate Yr
Mrs Ossman Dies at 46 in Happy Hollow
Mrs Abrigail Ossman died Monday at her Happy Hollow home of organic heart disease. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 30 pm at Happy Hollow church with burial in Greenlawn cemetery. She is survived by husband William, four daughters and two sons.
Big Game At Local YMCA Opens Fast Basketball Series
The fast New Straitsville basketball team will meet the local YMCA All Star squad on Friday evening at the YMCA floor. This opener starts a series of top quality games with the best teams in the area. Physical Director Dilcher says the local lineup is the best yet. Come out and watch the opening clash.
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Straitsville
Dilcher
Gome
East School Christmas Program Presented by Grades
The program for East School Friday evening December 16 features First grade Christmas Dolls, Second grade The Toys Celebration, Third grade The Search for Mother Goose, Fourth grade The Greatest of All, Fifth grade Christmas at Pumpkin Hollow, Sixth grade Drill. A PTA bazaar sells candy poinsettias and aprons. A small admission covers building and one entertainment with two cents per room. plays repeated in each room.
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East School
Rabbit Supper and Officer Installation Planned
A rabbit supper is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 o clock followed by installation of officers. A large attendance is expected. foreman A D Farrow and T T M coordinate the event.
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A. D. Farrow
Entertaining Sunday School Class At Loyd Home
U. S. CLASS ENTERTAINED Mrs Loyd and Paul Dureau hosted the Ritha Howes Sunday School class Friday night Delightful social evening followed by refreshments Attendees included Mesdames George Patton Marty Saylor Donald Lowden Flossie Laff Hildred Goodspeed Velma Evans and Misses Mildred Hutchins Alveda Severance Freda Shaw Evelyn Siddle Lucilee Frank Bessie Stevenson.
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U. S
Mesdames Loyd
Paul Dureau
Ritha Howes
George Patton
Marty Saylor
Donald Lowden
Flossie Laff
Hildred Goodspeed
Velma Evans
Mildred Hutchins
Alveda Severance
Freda Shaw
Evelyn Siddle
Lucilee Frank
Bessie Stevenson
Nelsonville Students Study Ohio Colleges In Education Week
Nelsonville schools dedicated a period to learning about Ohio colleges with maps marking each campus. Sixty seven Nelsonville High Alumni are now in state colleges. Younger pupils heard talks on education and later grades discussed what they wish they had done this year.
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Nelsonville
Ohio
Nelsonville High School
Ohio Industries
Women’s Community Club Meeting Promises Discussion
The regular Woman's Community meeting will cover important business topics and community matters. Members are encouraged to attend for updates and discussion.
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Woman's Community
Dean's Kidney Pills Touted By Athens Resident
Athens man W. T. Graham, retired farmer of 53 N. Lancaster St., endorses Dean's Kidney Pills. He describes knife like back pains, dizziness, and restless nights from weak kidneys, claiming relief after using the pills bought at Cline Pharmacy Co.
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Dean
Athens
W. T. Graham
N. Lancaster St
Cline Pharmacy Co
Club at the Y M C A Tonight
Club at the Y M C A. tonight at seven o clock with a large attendance hoped for. C H Roudebush is in Washington DC on business for a few days. Mrs N Hill is visiting Columbus friends. Mesdames Evans Spray Longly Hellyer and Spray spent Monday in Columbus. Mrs Grace Hall and Mrs James McKee were Columbus visitors Monday. Mrs James Grant of Columbus spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs William Hick.
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C. H. Roudebush
Washington, D. C
N. Hill
Columbus
Mesdames
Dave Evans
Fd. Spray
Sam Longly
Elza Hellyer
E. T. Spray
Grace Hall
James McKee
James Grant
William Hick
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Turns Green Patient Red
A reader credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing long standing stomach and liver trouble after costly medical treatment proved ineffective. The text describes the preparation as removing intestinal mucus and inflammation and promises money back after one dose. McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists carry it.
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Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Education Week Program Recaps Convocation by Dr. S K Mardis
Dr S K Mardis of Ohio University spoke at the convocation this morning at 8 30 in the Central Schools Assembly room on taxation from historical and economic standpoints. A Tuesday afternoon session at 6 30 will inspect the high school, followed by Wednesday’s Educational Week parade at 2 o clock if weather permits.
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S. K. Mardis
Ohio University
Five Year Old Becomes Marquis After Father’s Death
Upon the death of the Marquis of Townshend, his five year old son inherits the title and the vast family fortune. The infant heir automatically assumes the marquessate, with guardianship and estates remaining under trusteeship until he reaches adulthood.
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Marquis of Townshend
Great Britain
English actress seeks freedom from Buckmaster divorce bid
British beauties of wealth and title pursue independence as an English actress begins steps to secure a divorce from Captain H. J. Buckmaster, her husband for thirteen years.
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H. J. Buckmaster
Nuxated Iron Promises Nerve Renewal and Strength
A promotional piece claims Nuxated Iron restores exhausted nerve force, improves strength and endurance in about two weeks, citing a personal testimonial of nervous breakdown and general vitality loss. It asserts the product boosts nerve cells with iron and comparable nutrients, without harming teeth or stomach.
Der Thick School PTA Elects Officers At Meeting
Glouster County Superintendent Guy Dinsmoor and Assistant Superintendent Ruth assisted in organizing the Der thick school and its parent teacher association. Officers elected include Mrs Frank Searls president C B Felter vice president and Hazel Kalt secretary. The first meeting drew many parents and a larger turnout is hoped for at the next gathering on Wednesday evening December 21.
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Guy Dinsmoor
C. E. Ruth
Derthick School
Parent-Teacher Association
Dinsmoor
Frank Searls
C. B. Felter
Hazel Kalt
Attempted burglary at Melligan Variety Store
Thief tried to break into Frank Melligan's variety store by cutting a back door hole about 10 o'clock but fled when discovered. Manager Anton Melligan heard the noise. a young man in the store earlier is under suspicion. Chamber of Commerce pushes for a night policeman and council action.
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Frank Melligan
Anton Melligan
Melligan
Chamber of Commerce
Piano Move Injures I H Unger at John Baird Home
I H Unger of this city injured his left hand while helping to move a piano at John Baird’s residence near Trimble yesterday. The middle finger was mashed broken and dislocated. The injuries will keep him from using his hand for a long time.
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John Baird
Trimble
I. H. Unger
Chute Buys Mrs Green Residence in Walsall Addition
Andrew Chute of Jacksonville purchased the Mrs Green residence in the Walsall addition and will take possession once Mrs Green vacates. The property is described as one of the nicest and modern throughout in that part of town.
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Andrew Chute
Jacksonville
Mrs. Green
Walsall
Vulcanizing Move Sparks Beal's Garage Shop Opening
Harry Andrews, former Corning vulcanizing shop owner, plans a Beal's garage opening in this city and aims to start business by week’s end. Also notes Ambrose film showing The Sky Pilot with comedy and music. Glouster Accessory and Battery Store advertises Wal-Kee Red Cap Storage Battery two year guarantee. Harley Danford of Athens state hospital visits mother near Bishopville.
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Harry Andrews
Corning
Nelsonville
Beal
Harley Danford
Athens State Hospital
Ida Danford
Bishopville
Friendship Circle to Meet at Methodist Church
The Friendship Circle will meet Thursday evening at the Methodist church with Mrs. Gamwell's committee entertaining attendees.
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Methodist Church
Opera House Engagement Show Sparks Local Admiration
A December 14 and 15 event at the Opera House features choruses of Gloucester’s pretty girls performing on a stage set with exquisite new scenery. Spectators are told it will be hard to distinguish the performers from professionals.
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Opera House
Glouster
Favorite Prescription Brings Relief and Strength
Mrs. Frank Stephenson of Youngstown Ohio reports severe backache and nervous breakdown relieved by Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. She credits it with rebuilding her nervous system and restoring health and strength and recommends it. The ad urges writing to Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York for trial tablets and free medical advice.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Kirtland St
Beauty and Health
Dr. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Man murders woman then takes life in Westerville
Ed Horlocker 65 shot and killed Mrs. William Wise before dying by suicide in Westerville Ohio. Mrs Wise, her husband and children had been living at Horlocker's home. motive remains undetermined.
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Westerville, O
Ed Horlocker
William Wise
Road Test Report on Washington to Chevy Chase Highway
County Surveyor Fred R. Baker cites an official inspection of a government built road from Washington to Chevy Chase used by President Harding and associates. The six section road shows cracks and wear since 1913 with repairs costing various sums. vitrified brick has incurred no expense aside from a slide repair, while bituminous and cement concrete show notable costs.
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Fred R. Baker
Washington, D. C
Chevy Chase
Harding
Mator
Topeka
District of Columbia
Automobiles as Mental Shock Absorbers
A witty observation notes that owning a car shields a man from surprise at expenses, suggesting vehicles blunt financial shocks and shape financial expectations. The remark implies a cultural view of car ownership as habitual and budgeting is altered by ongoing vehicle costs.
Millionaires Decline as Bars Go Out of Business
Census hints not visible show count of millionaires falling in every town after local bars shut down.
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Pocahontas Order
Elliott’s Store
Burlingham
Kaelin
John McCormick
Nelsonville, O
Council Masons
Doan
Milburn Co
Mig Chem
Marquis
Countess of
London
Ambrose
Sky Pilot
Taft
Sir John Baddeley
Lady Baddeley
Brigk
Messenger
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