Social News Circle Sends Members to Ohio Meetings
Mrs. O E Liggett visits Cincinnati to see her son Clarence C Liggett while Miss Blanche Howe attends the Ohio State Teachers Association in Columbus. Supt G F Morgan travels to Columbus for the same meeting as others visit Boling Green and Columbus. Mrs Ross Clark and children visit Columbus with her parents. Dr Harry Bean returns to Columbus after a visit home. Frances Louise Moorhead visits with Lucy Moorhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Liggett
Cincinnati
Clarence C. Liggett
Blanche Howe
Columbus
Ohio State Teachers Association
Mrs. Ross Clark
Mrs
William Richardson
G. F. Morgan
State Teachers Association
Jennings Family Travel to Columbus for Cousin's Funeral
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph P. Jennings and their son Edward left by car for Columbus to attend the funeral of their cousin Miss Matilda Britton in Hilliards on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph P. Jennings
Edward
Columbus
Matilda Britton
Hilliards
Dayton Couple Welcomes Son Aboard December 29
Mrs. Harry Tribe of Dayton announces the birth of a son on Monday December 29. Mr. Tribe, a former Athens boy, is the son of Mrs. Julia Tribe of Central avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tribe
Dayton
Mr Raymond D Gladding Visits Bristol After Stay
Mr Raymond D Gladding left yesterday for Bristol Tennessee after visiting Dr Oscar Chris and family. Mrs Gladding will remain at her parents home for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond D. Gladding
Bristol
Tenn
Oscar Chris
Graft Family Returns Home After Visit
Mr and Mrs Abe Graft of Logan and Mr Iliff Graft of Newark return home after visiting their mother Mrs Margaret Graft and aunt Mrs Della Ator at Ator's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Graft
Logan
Iliff Graft
Newark
Margaret Graft
Della Ator
Pake Family Visits Relatives in Bainbridge Area
Mrs. Frank Pake and son Ed ward H. Pake arrived for a short visit with Mrs. Pake’s mother Mrs. E. W. Howe and daughters Blanche and Maude Howe. Miss Helen Redmond, a Mannington West Virginia teacher, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Worthman, joined by Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Hayes of New Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pake
Edward H. Pake
Bainbridge
Browns Visit Family After Christmas in Jackson
Mr and Mrs Louis I Brown and Mildred Francis of Detroit with Mrs W B Francis were guests of Mr and Mrs L V Brown late last week returning home from Jackson where the family spent Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis I. Brown
Mildred Francis
Detroit
W. B. Francis
L. V. Brown
Jackson
Brazilians Visit Ohio University Story Highlights Local Mine Tour
Mr and Mrs Richard Thompson traveling from Cheshire to Cincinnati stop in Athens. Dick Thompson a former Athens boy. Courtesty of L V Brown and Superintendent Cunningham of the Canaanville Coal Company arrange a tour. Mendes Graca Romero and Barros, Brazilians studying at Ohio University, observe American mining methods at the Canaanville mine Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Thompson
Cincinnati
Cheshire
Mrs. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Athens
L. V. Brown
Supt. Cunningham
Canaanville
Messrs. Mendes
Graca
Romero and
Barros
Ohio University
Family Christmas reunion noted for Mansfield clan
Mrs. D. C. Mansfield and her children returned from the home of Mrs. Pearl Mansfield near Chauncey where they spent Christmas. Wilson R. Bean in motor truck service at Camp Sherman spent Christmas with his mother Mrs. Pearl Mansfield. he has eight months overseas service and this is his first Christmas at home in eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Mansfield
Pearl Mansfield
Chauncey
Wilson R. Bean
Camp Sherman
White Shrine Officers At a Called Meeting Last Night
White Shrine officers convened in a called meeting last night to discuss routine organizational matters and plan upcoming ceremonial duties. The gathering reviewed member attendance and outlined schedule adjustments for forthcoming events.
White Shrine Elects Officers in Nelsonville
The White Shrine announced its elected officers led by Miss Adrienne Duncan as worth high priestess and Mr. Clarence Washburn as watchman of the shepherds. Other officers include Mrs. W. B. Bentley noble prophetess and Mrs. J. A. Palmer worthy scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine
Adrienne Duncan
Worth
Clarence Washburn
Nelsonville
Dinner at 25 Mill Street for Miss Margaret Merwin friends
Miss Margaret Merwin hosted a Monday dinner at her home 25 Mill Street for a group of her girl friends. The 6 o'clock meal featured pretty appointments and favors in the form of calendars for 1920. Guests included Mary Poston Otha Beasley Audrey Wanford Derre Moore Rachel Hopkins Rachel Silvas Frances McCormick Grace Lawrence Mary Slutz Dorothy Slutz Frances Hatch Marian Bush and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Merwin
Mill Street
Mary Poston
Otha Beasley
Audrey Wanford
Derre Moore
Rachel Hopkins
Rachel Silvas
Frances McCormick
Grace Lawrence
Mary
Dorothy Slutz
Frances Hatch
Marian Bush
Turner-Hartley Nuptials in Athens
Miss Frieda Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Turner of Athens R D married Nick S Hartley son of Mr and Mrs John Hartley of Athens. Rev Ransdell officiated at Maplewood Drive Athens. The bride a progressive teacher who graduated from Athens High School in 1915 and studied at Ohio University. Hartley works as a mechanic at the Pittsburgh mines at Hocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner-Hartley
Frieda
Fred Turner
Athens
R. D
Nick S. Hartley
John Hartley
Ransdell
Maplewood Drive
Athens County
Athens High School
Ohio University
Hartley
Pittsburgh
Hocking
Dinner Party Marks Bridal Celebration at Colonial
A dinner hosted by Mrs. W. R. Phillips honored Miss Aldinz Roach on the eve of her marriage to Mr. Fred Grant Flegal. Pink and white table decor, snapdragon flowers, and bridal array place cards set the festive tone. Guests included Mrs. Robert L. Bishop Columbus, Mrs. Raymond D. Gladding Bristol Tenn, Mrs. H. M. Roach mother of the bride elect, and other localSelectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
Athens Girl to Wed Mr Keever in January 1920
Mr and Mrs 8S. K. Burson announce the engagement of their daughter Ethel to Mr Paul S. Keever of Sulphur Mines Louisiana. The marriage is set for January 6 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Burson
Ethel
Paul S. Keever
Sulphur Mines
Banquet Promised by Glouster Sportsmen Club
The Glouster Sportsmen Club plans a banquet in the city to honor its work preserving game. The event hinges on securing moving pictures of Ohio wild game from the state game commission. Invitations go to A C Baxter and J W Stuber and other commission staff as plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster Sportsmen Club
Ohio
State Game Commission
A. C. Baxter
J. W. Stuber
Mrs Altman Visits Columbus Guests of Yaws
Mrs. John Altman of Columbus stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Yaw during the week end. The Altmans had been visiting Mr. Altman’s parents in Jacksonville for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Altman
Columbus
J. W. Yaw
Mrs. Altman
Mr. Altman
Jacksonville
Columbus man visits Nelsonville connections noted
James McNamara of Columbus, a former Nelsonville business man, spent a few days the past week with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Young in this city. He was accompanied home by M. T. Walsh, who is spending a few days in the capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McNamara
Columbus
Nelsonville
C. A. Young
M. T. Walsh
Tryon to Return to Government Printing Office in Washington
W M Tryon visiting Mr and Mrs D M Kempton and B T LeFever and family in this city will depart tomorrow for Washington DC to resume his duties at the government printing office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Tryon
D. M. Kempton
B. T. LeFever
Washington, D. C
Government Printing Office
Jones Family Visit Highlights Athens Reunion
Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones Jr and their children from Athens were guests over Sunday of Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones Sr for a family gathering and a day of visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Jones Jr
Athens
Lewis Jones Sr
Campbell Couple Return Home After Month Visit
Mr and Mrs Earl Campbell return to their Akron home following a month with Mrs Campbell s parents Mr and Mrs D J Thornton in the same city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Earl Campbell
Akron
Mrs. Campbell
Mrs
D. J. Thornton
Mrs John G Myers and Son Tex Visit Ath
Mrs John G Myers and her son Tex spent yesterday visiting friends in Ath. They were seen at a local gathering and left for their home in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Myers
Tex
Athens
Large second story dance hall planned for Ambrose theatre
Work on a new dance hall over the Ambrose theatre will be completed this week. The hall occupies the full second story of the building and ranks as one of the city's largest venues.
Trial to Proceed in Cora Siebert Indictment Case
Judge Day overruled the motion to quash the indictment against Mrs. Cora Siebert for stealing Elizabeth Albee adopted daughter of the late Theodore and Mrs. Albee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Cora Siebert
Elizabeth Albee
Theodore
Rug Care Tip Extends Life With Protective Coating
A worn grass cloth rug gains durability when treated with a protective coating that seals fibers, reduces wear, and helps repel stains. The coating forms a barrier on the surface, preserving color and texture while extending rug life.
Teal Whiskey and Murder Claims Toledo Owners
Glenn Breeze 30 of Toledo is jailed as state police probe the fatal shooting of Max Gross 25 Toledo feed store owner at a Deshler bound whiskey run. Five bandits blocked the road two miles from Toledo. Sam Berman 38 was robbed of 2500 dollars while Gross was killed trying to protect the whiskey. Breeze offered no resistance as one bandit seized the car and fled with the shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo. O
Glenn Breeze
Toledo
Max Gross
Breeze
Auto Service
Gross
Sam Berman
Deshler
Ohio
Berman
Government to prosecute court leakers
Attorney General Palmer announced that evidence from the Justice Department on leaks from the Supreme Court will be sent to a grand jury in Washington next month. The names of those charged were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Palmer
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Wall Street
District of Columbia
Laskey
Morris and Norris Goodman Visit From Camp Meade
Morris and Norris Goodman are home on furlough from Camp Meade to spend the holidays with their parents. Misses Ethel and Dorothy Ball and Mr and Mrs Dave Aleshire were Athens shoppers Saturday. Mrs John Gabriel Sr and daughter Miss Fuby were Saturday Athens shoppers. Mrs Mary Christian of Huntington W Va is guest of her niece Mrs Colonel Locke at Athens. Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Colonel Locke at Athens Sunday. Mrs Port Dickens left Saturday for Carbon Hill and returned Sunday. She visited her mother Mrs Ben Briley who is very ill. Roscoe Shields arrived home Sunday night from a visit with his sister at Connett, accompanied by his brother in law Cliff Wolfe. August Olson and Orla Porter were at Athens Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Norris Goodman
Camp Meade
Ethel
Dorothy Ball
Dave Aleshire
Athens
John Gabriel Sr
Miss Fuby
Mary Christian
Huntington
W. Va
Colonel Locke
Joe Hutchins
Barbers Likely to Strike Canton Shops Over Health Rules
Canton barbers foresee a general strike starting New Year as board of health sanitation rules are deemed unworkable by master barbers. They argue enforcement costs would make barbershop shares prohibitively expensive at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton, CO
Canton Barbers
Board of Health
Emmette Radford Dies After Illness at Athens State
Emmette Ray Radford born March 16 1897 in Athens Township Ohio died December 26 1919 at Athens State Hospital aged 22 years 9 months 10 days. He served in World War I in Camp Sherman and Hospital unit 149 later at Camp Hoboken and received an honorable discharge. He is survived by his parents J S and Jennie Stiles Radford and brother Homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmette
Emmette Ray Radford
J. S. and
Jennie Stiles Radford
Athens Township
Athens County
Ohio
Athens State Hospital
Homer
Army
Athens Co
Camp Sherman
Co. 15
Camp Hoboken
Pittsburg
Ife
Six men to be arraigned in wood alcohol poisonings
Six men face arraignment in New York over deaths in New York and Connecticut valley linked to a wood alcohol poisoning case dubbed the blind death. Adolph Panerelli confessed and named John Romanelli, Luigi Puca, Carmen Licenziato, Amedeo DeLormo, Samuel Salcede, and Salzberg as participants. Authorities expect Massachusetts manslaughter charges alongside wartime prohibition violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Connecticut Valley
Adolph Panerelli
Internal Revenue
Porter
John Romanelli
Brooklyn
Panerelli
Nathan Salzberg
Hartford
Conn
Luigi Puca
Puca
Carmen Licenziato
Amedeo DeLormo
Samuel Salcede
Romanelli
Massachusetts
Mule injures Mine 210 worker Lester Robinett
Lester Robinett a 20 year old single mule kicks fractured jaw at Mine No 210. He was taken home by Walburn ambulance to Walker Street after the incident yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Robinett
Card of Thanks for Kindness during Illness and Death
The Radford family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of their son Femmette. They acknowledge care from Athens State hospital staff and floral offerings, Dr Merwin, the undertaker, Rev Miller, and the Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Femmette
Athens State Hospital
Merwin
Rev. Miller
Grange
J. S. Radford
Robbery in Cuyahoga Falls Ends With Farewell
Mrs. Joseph was held up in Cuyahoga Falls near Akron last night and robbed of two kisses and $2. The robber accompanied her to her door, thanked her, and said good night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Cuyahace Falls
Here
Old Banker Roberts Dies in Cleveland at 75
William J. Roberts, 75, president of the Brooklyn Savings and Loan Company, died in Cleveland Ohio late yesterday after a period of illness due to old age. He had retired from active business about a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland. O
William J. Roberts
Brooklyn Savings and Loan Company
Pyrian petroleum voyage to Rossien for lubricants
Fragmentary note describes Pyrian petroleum sent to Rossien for lubricant yields. The text is unclear on date or quantities but indicates a trade or transit of lubricants between the two regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyrian Petroleum Rane Nogt
Rossien
Open jaw fracture shocks local reader
A man named Robinett was taken by Dr. John Sprague to Dr. L G Bean's office for an X ray. The examination revealed a severe fracture of the lower left jaw with multiple breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sprague
L. G. Bean
Robinett
Despondent woman ingests carbolic acid in Athens
Addie Hill, a Black woman living on West State Street, swallowed a large amount of carbolic acid Sunday after months of despondency. Doctors Biddle and Merwin treated her, and she has about an even chance to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Hill
West State Street
Miss Hill
Athens
Athens County Census Enumerators Gather for Instructions
Athens county officials and newly appointed census enumerators met in Athens to receive work instructions from Milton Cox, district census supervisor. Work begins Friday January 2. Cox will release the full enumerator list for Athens county soon as selections are finalized. Supplies were distributed and procedures explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Athens
Milton Cox
McArthur
Tenth
Cox
Athens and Nelsonville businessmen plan New Year’s Eve volleyball
Arrangements are underway for a volleyball match between Athens and Nelsonville business men at the Olson Carlson wrestling bout event here on New Year’s Eve. The challenge was issued previously. The Athens team consists of local businessmen from Olson’s early morning gym class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Nelsonville Busiess
Olson-Carlson
Olson
Funeral services for Mrs W J Howard at residence
Funeral services for Mrs. W. J. Howard of 474 Chestnut Street will be held Wednesday at two o'clock at the residence conducted by Rev. A. M. Mann. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Howard
Chestnut Street
A. M. Mann
Greenlawn Cemetery
Dwigh Boiesarraigned on assault charge after arrest by wife
Dwight Boies was arrested on the complaint of his wife who accuses him of beating her. He was arraigned before Justice Helwig on an assault and battery charge, held to the next grand jury, and bond set at $400. Unable to obtain a bondsman, he was returned to the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Boies
Helwig
Thunder and Lightning twins visit from Camp Meade
The famous Morris and Norris Good man from the 37th division known as Thunder and Lightning are in town over Christmas to rest from Camp Meade Maryland. They served together in France until separation and both wear gold stripes. They recently re enlisted and stayed at Camp Meade for a time. They are popular in the camp and in the commissary headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris and
Norris
Goodman
Plains
Camp Meade
Maryland
France
Army
Commissary Department
Weather Sketches A Cold Windy Day Then Warm Thaw
Nighttime temperatures plunged to fifteen to twenty degrees below zero with a fierce wind storm. By morning the wind faded and dark clouds hid the sun as the day warmed to about twenty degrees above last night’s low, a notable weather shift for the area.
Californian Invents Radium Luminous Sky Maps
A California researcher has developed maps of the heavens with stars made visible by a radium preparation. The invention enhances celestial navigation and astronomical study by providing brighter star patterns for observers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Fulton
Boling Green
Jeanette Coen
Frank Harrington
Olive Shipe
Don Gabriel
Riverside
Harry Bean
Sarah Bean
F. H. Moorhead
Frances Louise
Syracuse
Lucy Moorhead
Franklin Avenue
Helen Redmond
Mannington
W. H. Worthman
R. A. Hayes
New Plymouth
Porter & Jones
National Woolen Mills
Court St
H. H. Attorney
A. Mitchell Palmer
Frank C. Lowden
Clyne
F. O. Wetmore
A. A. Sprague
R. Ashton
Lowden
Illinois
H. 4. Merrick
Chicago
Ber of Commerce
Sam
Pade
the Plains
Johnson
Dalton
Lash
Carpenter’s Hall
Cornwell & Co
Nelson Ville
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