The Very Idea at Athena Opera House Saturday
The Very Idea a farce that kept New York laughing at the Astor Theatre comes to the Athena Opera House on Saturday evening December 14. A childless couple adopts a plan to obtain an heir with a scientist brother selecting donors and the chauffeur and maid in love. The plot then spirals into humorous mishaps across a comic tale of adoption and ethics.
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Eeason
New York
Astor Theatre
Athena Opera House
Goodhue
Pomeroy Bend Wedding Forecast
Probate court issues licenses for W L Cornell and Lelia Craft from Gallipolis and Pomeroy. Dean Cole and Emma Frost from Coolville and Rockspring. Edward Snider and Mabel Webb from Middleport. Baby dies in Akron as Dale Bowman returns with remains of four year old Bernard Dale. burial at Robinson cemetery.
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W. L. Cornell
Gallipolis
Lelia Craft
Pomeroy
Dean Cole
Coolville
Emma Frost
Rockspring
Edward Snider
Middleport
Mabel ‘Webb
Akron
Dale Bowman
Rutland
Bernard Dale
Robinson Cemetery
Printing Their Names War Chest Adds Contributor Lists
The War Chest committee begins publishing in three county papers the names of all who contributed, with hints that noncontributors will be named later. Names will appear in weekly installments totaling about twenty newspaper columns, causing much hesitation and discussion.
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War Chest Committee
County War Chest
Infant Freeman Dies of Influenza in Rutland
Eight month old William Freeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Freeman of Rutland, died after an influenza illness.
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Freeman Willia
Leonard Freeman
Rutland
Anderson the veteran river man passes away at 78
Captain William Anderson of Letart Falls died yesterday at his daughter Mrs. W D Weekly's home in Washington. He was 78 and survived by his wife and another daughter Mrs. Wm Reefer of Letart. A well known figure on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
Peter Gresa Dies After Brief Illness at 65
Peter Gresa formerly of Mason died in Charleston early yesterday after a short illness from heart failure. He was 65 and leaves a wife and four children from a former marriage.
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Gresb
Peter Gresa
Charleston
Beaumont Jackson Dies After Typhoid Illness at 14
Jackson Beaumont aged 14 of Middleport first ward died Wednesday morning after a three week illness from typhoid fever. He is survived by his parents Fred Jackson and his wife and one sister.
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Jackson Beaumont
Fred Jackson
Middleport
Neff Brother-in-law of Keiser dealer dies in Montana
Virgil Campbell of Keiser reports the death of his brother-in-law W. H. Neff of Laurel Montana. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Neff Virgil Campbell
Keiser
W. H. Neff
Laurel
Montana
War News and Local Notices From the Ohio Front
Emmett Davis of Middleport and Floyd Rife of Dexter are wounded with gas exposure. Henry Hart of Letart severely wounded. Mrs. Wila Kenedy of Langsville reports her son Wallace not among released prisoners. Albert Dorst, 29, of Long Bottom, killed in action in France on November 26. A cloudburst caused a flood risk in the district. Soldiers returning in squads welcome home by Christmas while Tracy family in Athens reports illness. Arthur Ebersbach, in New Jersey camp, on way home from France where he served in the trenches on November 11.
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Emmett Davis
Bert Doddridge
Middleport
Floyd Rife
Dexter
Henry W. Hart
Wila Kenedy
Langsville
War Department
Wallace
Albert Dorst
Peter Dorst
Long Bottom
France
A. A. Graber
A. ©. Tracy
Pomeroy
Ray Tracy
Athens
Greenland
Pomeroy Bend
New Jersey
Peter Ebersbach
Arthur
Women Come High Out at Rutland
In Rutland a man paid a woman fifty cents an hour for housework during the flu epidemic and another offered eight dollars a week plus board but was refused help.
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Rutland
Flu Cases Discharged In Rutland Township
Health officer Dr. Hugg reported 24 flu cases discharged in the prior 24 hours in Rutland township. He noted many cases remain but most are mild and allowing some afternoon loafing.
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Hugg
Rutland Township
Canned Goods Prices Seen Steady for Next Year
Ohio Canners' Association members at their annual meeting in Columbus say prices will not drop next year. They cite no reductions in material costs or labor and note farmers expect the 1919 wheat price floor of 2.20 as the basis for any negotiations.
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Ohio Canners’ Association
New Southern Hotel
Ohio State Journal
Local Notes From Carbondale and Area
Private Clifford Lowery has returned to Troy New York after a week with his family and parents here. Death notices report James Gabriel killed in action on November 6 and John Lowery killed in the last battle. The two young men were among the first to go overseas and were greatly mourned.
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Clifford Lowery
Troy
N. Y
Faily
Mamie Barnhill
Barberton
Goldie Arnold
Ana Milar
James Hloak
Chillicothe
John Thomas
Sam King
Family of Columbus
B. F. Beckler
James Gabriel
John Lowery
British naval alliance hinted in Wil son plan
The Express reports President Wilson’s freedom of seas proposals avoid abandoning contraband laws and the blockade. It says he proposes a definite ratio for naval construction to be enforced by both British and American navies.
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London
the Express
Wilson
Great Britain
French Chemist Claims Diamonds From Melted Carbide
A French chemist asserts the manufacture of tiny perfect diamonds by applying a direct electric current to melted carbide, describing a novel method and implying significant potential in synthetic gem production.
Kidney Trouble Warning From Overeating
The article warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich diets and excess eating. It describes symptoms like back pain and cloudy urine, then promotes Jad Salts as a cheap, safe remedy to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder issues.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims a few doses every two hours will break a cold in hours. It promises to open nasal passages stop discharge relieve headache feverishness sore throat and sneezing with quick relief at low cost. It cautions against substitutes and notes easy taste and no inconvenience.
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Pape
Costa
Mr. Hill
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild laxative effect as a replacement for calomel. They claim quick liver and bowel relief without harming teeth or gums and improve dullness from constipation. Available from all druggists for 25 cents a box.
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Dr. Edwards
Uncle Sam places many Ohio workers in jobs daily
Ohio records show 1482 workers placed per work day by the U S Employment Service since August 1. Through December 1, 162427 jobs were filled and 199448 of 234454 applicants were referred to positions. War months saw high listings with 84000 jobs in October and 57000 referrals.
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Columbus
Ohio
Uncle Sam
U. S. Employment Service
Ath ens Visitors and Local Moves Mentioned
Guysville residents Mr. and Mrs. C J Bean visited Athens on Tuesday. Emma Light spent the weekend with her sister Mrs J J Henry in Athens. Jeanette Harris is clerking for Millikan at Athens during the hall.
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F. E. Kimes
Paul
Melchi
Stewart
Glouster
Dalton Edwards
Athens
Eva Norris
E. Kincade
G. W. Pierce
G. W. Starkey
Athens R. D
Homer Moorehead
E. W. Cunningham
Joseph Ashcraft
Elizabeth Perry
F. K. Coleman
S. A. Wilson
Carthage
C. R. Graham
Bean Cemetery
Woodard
Belva Vandyke
Tim Mahaffey
C. J. Bean
Emma Light
J. J. Henry
Jeanette Harris
Millikan
Zemo Skin Remedy Offers Quick Relief for Eczema
Greasy salves and ointments should not be used for clear skin. From any druggist 35c or $1.00 for extra large, get a bottle of zemo. It heals skin troubles including eczema, itching, sores, burns, wounds and chafing. Zemo is clean, dependable and inexpensive. The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland, Ohio.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Bio-seven promise of vigor for nervous women
An advertisement claims Bio-seven builds vigor and strong nerves in two weeks for weak, nervous women. It pledges improved health, clear skin, sparkling eyes, and confidence with a seven day starter dose, promising payment only if claims are fulfilled. The note lists the formula and urges readers to buy at any druggist.
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Bio-seven
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Vivian Martin In
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Priday
Carbondale
Grippe
Costly
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Guysville
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