Local visitors and life updates from Athens area
A string of social notes reports residents and visitors to Athens. Walsh of Gloucester and Cornwell of Charleston were seen in town. Julia Ann Gutman born December 6. several travelers and relatives visit Columbus, Stewart, Buckeye Lake, and Pittsburg. The Grange delegate Warrener leaves for Canton. influenza delays the Kindergarten Mothers Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Warrener
Athens County Grange
Canton
Ohio State Grange
Returning visitors and newborn in local notes
Mrs. Thomas Watkins and daughter Henrietta return from New Straitsville with Mrs. Ed McQuade. Mr. and Mrs. McQuade welcome Albert Thomas born Dec. 1. Missionary Society will not meet due to influenza. Mrs. W. K. Scott visits Columbus relatives then returns home. Mr. Haddox and family guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Bobo for holidays on Maplewood Drive. Miss Edith Carpenter of Parkersburg visits. Captain Wroth of Parkersburg was here on Baracks business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Watkins
Henrietta
New Straitaville
Ed McQuade
McQuade
Albert Thomas
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Roy Haddox
Marjorie Catherine of
Columbus
William Bobo
Maplewood Drive
Mr. Haddox
Edith Carpenter
Parkersburg
W. Va
W. A. Carpenter
Captain Wroth
Relatives Visit Mr and Mrs Boyles in Nelsonville
Mr. and Mrs. J A Hardy and three men of Bessemer Alabama plus Mrs Brett Clendenin and two children from town visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Boyles over Sunday. They stayed two weeks visiting relatives before heading home. Mrs Hardy and Mrs Clendenin are sisters of Mr Boyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hardy
Bessemer
Ala
Brett Clendenin
Stown
Arthur Boyles
Nelsonville
Hardy
Clendenin
Boyles
English Inventor Creates Camera Aimed at Target
An English inventor has attached a camera to a ride to photograph a tar get as the trigger is pulled providing target practice without ammunition.
Adjustable brackets align arc light lanterns precisely
A new carbon holder for projecting lanterns features adjustable top and bottom brackets. Both brackets move horizontally and vertically to maintain perfect alignment of the arc light.
Everyday Etiquette for Gentlemen and Ladies
This fragment advises etiquette for walking with a lady and sharing pace, choosing unobtrusive ink, and carrying items for a companion. It emphasizes propriety in social conduct and appearance, noting black inks show promptly and pallid inks are unacceptable.
Fate of great vessel still a sea mystery
United Press reports the steamer Cyclops, missing since March after leaving Barbadoes, remains one of the navy’s most baffling puzzles. The 19,000 ton modern ship carried 218 crew and 57 passengers with wireless and safety devices, yet no trace has been found. Secretary Daniels calls it a case of enduring mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
United States
Cyclops
United States Naval Register
Annals of the Navy
Daniels
Barbadoes
German government to send six delegates to peace conference
Phillip Scheidemann, a member of the present German government, said in a Berlin interview that Germany will send six delegates to the peace conference backed by the National Assembly. He noted the assembly will seek to guarantee Germany’s good faith to the Allies and that the government is considering trial prospects for war leaders. He expressed a likelihood that Germany may eventually become a republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Phillip Scheitdemann
Berlin
Germany
National Assembly
Scheidemann
Doll Up for Fight With the American Army in France
In France near the front American soldiers billeted in ruined villages wear discarded civilian clothes including women's outfits and wigs. They perform duties around billets and even raid a German machine gun nest while in dress up. Australians and Canadians also doll up, with Anzacs raiding near Villers Bretonnaux in June in similar fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Marne
Villers Bretonnaux
Christmas Roll Call Marks Cross Agency Appeal
The message urges public participation in a year end appeal to the American Red Cross urging support during the Christmas response drive. It calls for voices to answer the call and contribute to the organization’s humanitarian efforts.
Stodes Honored At Banquet Before Resignation From Ohio Collieries
A banquet at Hotel Gordon celebrated W. G. Stodes as he resigned as general superintendent of Ohio Collieries Company mines to join The Diamond Coal Company in Pittsburg. About 29 attendees from mine superintendents, department heads, and shop personnel praised his fairness and leadership, noting his quick response to grievances and overall smooth labor relations. The event included speeches by Stodes and several colleagues, with health board updates on local flu cases and school fumigation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
W. G. Stodes
Ohio Collieries Company
Pittsburg
Diamond Coal Company
Stodes
Ohio Collieries Organization
W. EE. Sheeran
Mr. Stodes
William Miller
Phil Blower
G. H. Evans
Ed Muir
Andrew Wilson
Amos Gething
W. H. Brown
Harry Beck
Thomas Houlton
C. W. Ferrell
Frank Klingo
Williams
Board of Education
Local road enthusiasts back Canaan township candidate
In Canaan township a noted road advocate named John Grosvenor is urged by neighbors to run for commissioner in the next election. His efforts to improve local roads are praised by many residents who value public benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Goodfellows
Canaan
New England
John Grosvenor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wis
Atcottin Walsh of
Glouster
Athens
Clifford Cornwell
Charleston
John Walsh
Mrs
John Dyar
Montrose Avenue
Mr. R. M. Laird
Logan
Mrs. L. O. Gutman
Julia Ann
Raymond D. Gladding
Oscie Chrisman
John Brannon
Stewart
Leonard Smith
Louis Brown Jr
Welliston
Mr. Brown
Phillips Rose
New York City
Kri. T. Rose
Harry M. Roach
Westcott H. Roach
Field Artillery
Dan T. Sands
Trimble
Jesse W. Sands
Morris Avenue
Parker
Arthur A. Wolfe
Mr. Wolfe
C. L. Logan
Wolfe
Buckeye Lake
O. R. Shaffer
East State Street
Lillian Dean
Shaffer
Kindergarten Mothers’ Association of
Ohio University
Bert
Fred Hipscher
James Williams
Harry Cunningham
Bugar Creek
W. E. Sheeran
W. B. Coggins
John Bulloch
H. B. Beck
C. L. Palmer
M. E. Haworth
H. 8. Zoeller
EB. L. Belcher
A. M. Bennett
Sanford Snyder
William Robinet
Jacksonville
Miners’ Subdistrict Organization
Robert Marshall
Trimble Township
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Pershing
Crusaders
Tom Mix
Mr. Logan
Uncle Sam
BIG Daylight
Theey
Stein Block
Michaels Stern
Styleplus
Preston’s
Preston Hat and Cap
Borsalino
Italy
Preston
Bilk
Mualins
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