Friendly Society Meeting Postponed and Social News
The December meeting of the Friendly Society of the Presbyterian church is postponed with the meeting time to be announced. Mr and Mrs J W Dixon host Mrs Carl Yagala and their daughter Betty from Coolville. The Womans Home Missionary Society of the First M E church meets Friday at 2 PM in the church parlors.
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The
Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. W. Dixon
Carl Yagala
Betty
Coolville
Womans Home Missionary Society of the
First
M. E. Church
Congressman I M Foster Visits Athens During Holiday Circuit
Congressman I M Foster was in Athens last night and today en route to Washington after a Jackson political mission. Mrs James DeForest Murch and son James DeForest Jr arrived from Cincinnati to spend the Holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Cameron. Mr Murch plans a visit next Wednesday at the Cameron home with his parents Rev and Mrs E D Murch.
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I. M. Foster
Athens
Washington
Jackson
James DeForest Murch
James DeForest Jr
Cincinnati
Henry Cameron
Murch
Cameron
E. D. Murch
Sunny Side P T A Christmas Program Draws Big Crowd
The Sunny Side Parent Teacher Association held a Wednesday Christmas program in Room 4 with about 250 children participating. Sixth to eighth graders performed carols. fifth graders acted in Christmas all Over the World. other grades sang and danced. Supt. Morgan warned Ohio teachers face salary cuts and urged legislative relief. A committee of Mrs. Marie, Mrs. W. E. Moler, and Mrs. Young was named to confer with Reypr.
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Sunny Side Parent Teacher Association
Frances Carr
Supt. Morgan
Ohio
Mire Marie
W. E. Moler
Young
Reypr
Athens County official backs measure for teacher pay
Hatch from Athens county urges support for a measure that will secure better pay for teachers and provide funds to meet other school financial needs.
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Hatch
Athens County
Dinner Party at Mrs Morton Home Hosts College Street Dorm Guests
The home of Mrs. R. L. Morton on Maplewood Drive hosted a dinner for fourteen guests including her sister Miss Edna Woodmansee a Ohio university student. Also invited were Miss Rebecca Horsman from Highland and Miss Evelyn Reed from Circleville who are guests at the College street dorm.
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R. L. Morton
Maplewood Drive
Morton
Edna Woodmansee
Ohio University
College Street
Rebecca Horsman
Woodmansee
Highland
Evelyn Reed
Circleville
Christmas Programs At Central School Friday Afternoon
Central School pupils have prepared Christmas programs to be presented in the school rooms Friday at one o clock. Teachers intend each pupil to have a part and invite parents and friends to attend and enjoy the exercises.
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Central School
Higley Circle Hosts Christmas Program at Mrs Richeson Home
Higley Study Circle met at Mrs J J Richeson 35 Park Place for a Christmas program. Members presented a mix of quotations readings and musical numbers including Ave Maria Silent Night Oh Come Ye Faithful The Bell Song When Malinda Sings and Old Refrain with Miss Ballinger and Miss Anna Jenkins, Ohio University students, providing a well received program.
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J. J. Richeson
Park Place
Higley
Frank M Mclay
G. H. Junod
McCormick
Sir Launfal
Fordyce Stewart
Galli Curci
Ohio University
Hiram Wyatt Civil War Veteran Dies at 87 in Butler
Hiram Wyatt died December 14, 1919, at his son George Pratt Wyatt’s home in Butler Missouri in his 88th year after years of poor health. A former Ames township resident and pioneer family descendant, he was severely wounded in the Civil War. He moved to Butler soon after the war and lived there since. He was brother in law to Mrs. M J Woodworth and Mrs. S P Merrifield of Ames.
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Hiram Wyatt
Hiram
Wyatt
George Pratt Wyatt
Butler
Missouri
Mr. Wyatt
Ames Township
M. J. Woodworth
S. P. Merrifield
Albert Smedley Dies at 69 in Athens State Hospital
Albert Smedley 69 died yesterday at Athens State hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage after ten months there. The body was shipped this evening to Wheelersburg for burial by Undertaker Baughman.
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Albert Smedley
Athens State Hospital
Wheelersburg
Baughman
Colonel Wilson Dies at Home in Columbus
Colonel Edward S. Wilson, 78, longtime editor of the Ohio State Journal, died at his Columbus home today from indigestion complications and general decline after being bedbound since November 21. He was a prominent figure in Ohio journalism.
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Columbus, CO
Edward 8S. Wilson
Ohio State Journal
Ruth Elected as District School Head by Board
C. E. Ruth principal of Jerseyville high school was elected last night to fill the unexpired term of district superintendent vacated weeks ago by I. M. Moore. He will begin after a new Jerseyville principal is found and will serve until September 1920. The boards of Alexander Lee Lodi and Albany village elected him.
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C. E. Ruth
Jerseyville High School
I. M. Moore
Ruth
Alexander, Lee, Lodi
Albany Village
Jerseyville
Christmas Mail Carried On KK M Trains Sunday
KK and M railroad trains Nos 2 and 5 will carry mail Sunday to ease the Christmas rush. Glouster post office will stay open 10 am to 3 pm and mail arriving Sunday will be processed as it comes. Mail will be dispatched from Glouster for both trains. The present city council holds its last meeting Friday evening, and new city officials take charge next month.
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Price
Glouster
Akron and Canton families visit relatives this week
Mrs. M. A. Davis and baby of Akron and Mrs. Tom Williams with son Elton of Canton are guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Jonas and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Definbaugh respectively.
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M. A. Davis
Baby
Akron
Lou Jonas
Tom Williams
Elton
Canton
Henry Definbaugh
Women knit in court during New murder trial
In Los Angeles on December 18, women spectators at the Harry S. New murder trial knitted while prospective jurors were examined. Judge Craig declined to intervene, noting the activity amused the crowd but did not affect court dignity. Two women remain on the jury as the panel remains incomplete.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harry S. New
Craig
Local Social Roundup From Athens Area
Mrs. Glen French and her son in law and daughter joined friends. Henry Martin returned home after weeks at work near Centerstoke. Emmett Sauters family and Miss Anna Sauters shopped in Athens. Abbie Woodyard visited her daughter. Charles Haning family visited Ira Haning. Oda Johnson and Kyle stayed with her parents John and Mrs Helwig. Martha Haning and Bertha Kenney of Athens spent the weekend with John Young. A candy social at Holliday drew few attendees due to weather.
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Glen French
Henry Martin
Spening
Centerstoke
Abbie Woodyard
Tubs
Peach Ridge
Charles Haning
Ira Haning
Oda Johnson
Kyle
John Helwig
Martha Haning
Bertha Kenney
Athens
John Young
Holliday
Beekeepers in Ohio Find Colonies Short of Sugar for Winter
Inquiry across Ohio sections shows many bee colonies are not in ideal condition for winter. Shortages of sugar hinder replenishing stores while some apiaries have stores mainly of after honey, risking poor winter performance. If sugar is available, Prof. James S. Hine says feeding homemade hard candy cakes on top of frames may yield good winter results.
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Ohio
James 8. Hine
Ohio State University
Church can vass visits Glouster homes Sunday afternoon
The every member canvass committee of the Church of Christ will visit all homes in Glouster next Sunday afternoon between one and five. They expect to see every member of every family and request the people be at home to receive, making a second call unnecessary.
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Church of Christ
Glouster
James Barrett Leaves Barnesville After Week With Gatchels
James Barrett has returned to his home at Barnesville ending a week’s visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Gatchel.
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James Barrett
Barnesville
John Gatchel
Evan Mandry Returns Home After Visit
Evan Mandry a former Glouster resident returned to his Canton home today after a short stay with relatives and friends in the city.
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Evan Mandry
Glouster
Canton
Children of John Shell Return Home from Visit
Mary Arnold and Marshall Shell along with Arnold Shell left Bel Laire after visiting relatives in the city. They were accompanied to Zanesville by Mrs. O. D. Eddy and Mrs. Lester Snowden.
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Mary, Arnold
Marshall Shell
John Shell
Bellaire
Zanesville
O. D. Eddy
Lester Snowden
No Questions Asked for Stolen Eggs Reward Offered
In Kokomo Indiana W W Wolverton offered a no questions asked reward for stolen eggs from his hen house. The thief dropped a purse containing far more money than the egg value, suggesting a larger loss or motive.
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Kokomo, Ind
W. W. Wolverton
Democratic Senate Leadership Fight Set For Saturday
Washington Dec 18 A caucus to settle the fight for the Democratic leadership in the Senate was called by acting leader Senator Hitchcock. Hitchcock and Senator Underwood of Alabama are the candidates in the race. The vote, likely to be very close, is expected to be taken Saturday.
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Washington
Senate
Hitchcock
Underwood
Alabama
Texan Patents Door Hinge That Eliminates Finger Pinches
A Texas inventor patents a hinge design that allows a door to sit flush against its frame, removing any crack where fingers could be pinched. The innovation promises safer use in homes and businesses.
Local visits and family guests travel through town
Chase and Chas Carsey hosted Carl Carsey of Athens as a guest this week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred French of Charleston have stayed with the Carseys' grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sargent, for two weeks. Mrs. Robi Coates of Athens spent last week with her parents here. Mrs. Fred Oberholzer left for Cleveland for a three week visit.
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Chas. Carsey
Carl Carsey
Athens
Fred French
Charleston
Lewis Sargent
Robi, Coates
Fred Oberholzer
Cleveland
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Columbus
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Preston
Sheffield
Hallmark
Nelsonville
Chase
Conklin and Waterman’s Fountain Pens
Walker’s Book Store
McCune Tire & Accessory Co
West Union Street
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