Minstrel Show Delights Nelsonville Audience With Opera Parody
The article covers a Sunday minstrel performance at the Grotto featuring Doc Pritchard in a mock death scene and a Swan song from El Verso. It praises the rehearsals by Charley unpacked, notes a high-spirited Hawaiian melody, whiskey tenor antics, and the crowd's enthusiastic reaction while urging readers to save 15 cents daily to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grotto
Doc Pritchard
Egle
Doc
Charlie
Spence Steenrod
Spense
Old
Honolulu
Eva
Ralph Parks
Kilmer Bay
Charley Bartels
Charlie Gaa
Local Church Ladies Host Tuesday Missionary Society
Mrs Sadie Brickles and Mrs Maggie Craig will entertain the East division of the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church Tuesday night at the Brickles home on Poplar Street. Every member and friends are welcome. Mrs T M Pickering and daughter Miss Nelle and Misses Thedora and Charlotte Junod of Athens were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs A L Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Brickles
Maggie Craig
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Brickles
Poplar Street
The
Society
T. M. Pickering
Miss Nelle
Thedora
Charlotte Junod
Athens
A. L. Barker
T C Green Seeks Philo and Cince in Shop Plans
T C Green will travel to Philo tomorrow and then proceed to Cin ce to advance plans for the Green ic store. The notices outline travel for business expansion and store development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Green
Philo
Cince
Green Ic
Nelsonville Hit by Severe Early Morning Storm
Nelsonville faced a powerful electrical storm lasting about an hour with no reported damage. Residents described the event as among the strongest in years and no injuries or property losses were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Indianola A C and Nelsonville Y M C A clash set for Jan 1
The Indianola A C of Columbus will host the Nelsonville Y M C A men Tuesday night January 1. A few Columbus fans will accompany the visitors and a big game is expected. Gate opens at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola A. C
Columbus
Nelsonville Y. M. C. A
Weltzheimer Couple Spent Day in Columbus
Mr and Mrs C E Weltzheimer spent the day in Columbus. They visited several sights and returned home in the evening.
Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Meeting This Week
The Chamber of Commerce will convene Thursday night for its annual meeting with officer elections and key business on the agenda. Methodist ladies plan a hot dinner at 7:15. Mrs Dick Brown and her daughter from Columbus were weekend guests here.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Dick Brown
Little Daughter
Columbus
Local Residents Return After Visits in Columbus
Mrs. William Smith returned Sunday to her Columbus home after visiting relatives here. Mrs. Gene Shafer and her son also went home to Columbus following a visit with locals. Mrs. J. L. Wilson hosted a visit at her home, and Stedam returned Saturday night to Mem Li Bn, while his wife remains for a visit with Home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Columbus
Gene Shafer
J. L. Wilson
Stedam
Mem- Li Bn
Folka
Ei Karnak Grotto Dance for Ladies at K of P Hall
This evening the Ei Karnak Grotto hosts a ladies night at the K of P hall with a fine orchestra and dancing from eight to twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
Graham Family Spends Weekend in Local Area
Mr and Mrs R C Graham and family from Columbus spent the weekend here with relatives and friends.
Wells and Grady Family Holiday Visit in Louisville
Mrs T E Wells and Miss Leona spend the holidays in Louisville Kentucky with Mr and Mrs W H Grady. The group enjoys time together and suggests plans for the season.
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T. E. Wells
Leona
Louisville, Ky
Mrs. W. H. Grady
Mrs Ollie Brown Returns Home From Visit
Mrs Ollie Brown returns to her Tuscon Arizona home after visiting here with her mother. Miss Pauline Martin accompanied her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Brown
Tuscon
Arizona
Pauline Martin
Farewell Sermon Ends 14-Year Pastorate at First Presbyterian
Sunday evening marked Rev. Leon Arpee's farewell sermon at the First Presbyterian Church after 14 years of service. Morning services included the Lord's Supper and infant baptism with 29 members rising who joined when he arrived and 73 who have joined during his pastorate. The pastorate ends with citywide good wishes and church growth noted. Mr. and Mrs. Don Davis of Athens visited the Davises.
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Leon Arpee
First Presbyterian Church
Arpee
Don Davis
Athens
T. J. Davis
Local clergy announce Sunday sermons in Lancaster district
Announcement made Sunday states Dr. L. C. Sparks superintendent of the Lancaster district of the M E church will preach at the morning hour next Sunday and Dr. A. M. Courtney of Delaware will deliver the evening hour sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Sparks
Lancaster
M. E. Church
A. M. Courtney
Delaware
Wolfe to Take City Lead as Police Departures Begin
Mayor-elect John W. Wolfe will assume city government at midnight Monday and the police force will see a personnel shakeup. Chief Eberst is replaced by Earl Stewart as the new chief, with James Thomas becoming the night police chief. Officer Notestone remains on the night shift. Officer Farbearn stays as county motor cop, though removed from the city force. a new city motor officer may be hired once salary arrangements are settled.
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John W. Wolfe
Eberst
Earl Stewart
James Thomas
Notestone
Farbearn
Altho
Methodist church hosts visiting Rev Maude E Jenkins
A large audience welcomed Rev Maude E Jenkins at the evening service. She is pastor of the Methodist church in Hamden and is home for the holidays visiting her parents on East Front Street. She was a former member of the local church and trained for the ministry under Rev J W Blair.
Nondescript Club Hosts Husbands at Mrs Easterling Home
Members of the Nondescript club entertained their husbands at a party at the home of Mrs. Amy Easterling on Thursday evening. After dinner the evening included rock music with guests including Mr Jack Hyman of Los Angeles, visiting Mrs Easterling's sister Mrs M H Cherrington.
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Amy Easterling
Rock
Jack Hyman
Los Angeles
M. H. Cherrington
Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs to Be Entertained
Mrs. Robert Eddy will host Wednesday at 7 o clock for an entertainment of the past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters. The gathering honors former leaders with a social program and refreshments.
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Pythian Sisters
Robert Eddy
Union Bible class elects officers at M E church
The Union Bible class of the M E church held its annual officer election after a two week postponement. Rolland Bright was chosen superintendent of the Sunday school succeeding S C Bright. Elected officers include Joe Case president Sid Walker 1st vice president Wm Brian second vice president A R Miller secretary Charles Kuntz assistant secretary C J Juergensmeier treasurer Harry Heinlein teacher with P W Waugh and C E Strain as assistant teachers. Heinlein previously served as class president and Juergensmeier has long served as treasurer and is the oldest officer by tenure.
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Union Bible
M. E. Church
Rolland Bright
S. C. Bright
Joe Case
Sid Walker
Wm. Brian
A. R. Miller
Charles Kuntz
C. J
Nelson ville To Swear In New Officials
Tomorrow January 1 the newly elected mayor G W Lax will assume office in Nelson ville Dow James becomes treasurer and William Barker auditor. The council includes Lucius Keplar John Owens O A Rider E B Beard A G Cotton Will Pearce and James Baylis councilman at large. Council meets next Monday night.
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Janary
G. W. Lax
Nelsonville
Dow James
Wiliam Barker
Lucius Keplar
John Owens
O. A. Rider
E. B. Beard
A. G. Cotton
Will Pearce
James Baylis
Columbus man lands government printer post in D C
Charles H. Davis of Columbus visited his brothers Elias and Delbert in this city before departing for Washington D C where he has been appointed to work in the government printing office. A former Nelsonville youth he learned printing here and has worked at Ohio State University printing office under civil service. Friends cheer his new position.
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Charles H. Davis
Columbus
Messrs
Elias and
Delbert Davis
Washington, D. C
Government Printing Office
Mr. Davis
Nelsonville
Ohio State University Printing Office
Auto thief Arthur Fields pleads guilty in car theft case
Arthur Fields, a self confessed auto thief, pleaded guilty to an affidavit charging the theft of Dayton Clark's car when arraigned before Magistrate Miller Saturday. He was bound over to the grand jury under $1,000 bond but could not post and was jailed awaiting the grand jury. No charges were filed on other stolen cars though keys were found with him.
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Arthur Fields
Dayton Clark
Miller
Married by Mayor McCune at groom's residence
City attorney Frederick B. Scott and Mrs. Margaret Davis were united in marriage at the groom's home this morning in one of the mayor's final official duties.
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McCune
Frederick 8. Scott
Margaret Davis
Miner Crushed Between Car and Rib at Work
Glouster Lou Morrison, about 40, of Red town, a driver in mine 255, was caught between a car and the rib at work Friday. He sustained severe crush injuries to the hips including a fractured hip. He was treated by Dr. Crawford and Dr. Van Scheele and then sent to Grant hospital in Columbus for X ray evaluation and hip fracture reduction.
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Lou Morrison
Redtown
Crawford
van Scheele
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Excess Rainfall Raises County Yearly Totals
Logan and vicinity was visited by a thunderstorm early Monday morning. A heavy rain accompanied the storm. December has registered more rainfall in this county this year than any time in the past twenty years. The temperature has been considerably above normal throughout the month and very few cold days were recorded.
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Logan
Arrest Reported Near Buchtel After Intoxicated Condition
Officers Nash and Sines arrested Robert Lafollette near Buchtel in the latter part of the week. He was brought before Mayor Johnson of Trimble and faced two charges. He paid ten dollars plus costs for intoxication and ten dollars plus costs for operating an auto while intoxicated.
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Nash and
Sines
Robert Lafollette
Buchtel
Johnson
Trimble
Funeral services for Jenkins child held in Jacksonville
Funeral services for the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jenkins of Jacksonville were conducted by Rev. Gibson at their home Saturday at 1 pm. Interment followed in Maplewood cemetery. The child died Thursday afternoon at 4 oclock.
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Isaac Jenkins
Jacksonville
Gibson
Maplewood
Chicken Supper At Methodist Church New Year's Eve
Ladies of the Methodist church will serve a chicken supper at the church on New Year's Eve starting at 4 o clock. Proceeds go to church programs and activities.
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Ladies of the Methodist Church
Mrs Elma Bell Returns From Visit With Friends
Mrs Elma Bell came home Friday after a several day visit with friends at Nelsonville and Logan.
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Elma Bell
Nelsonville
Logan
Mrs Timbrink Hosts Detroit Visit At Howard Home
Mrs Anna Timbrink of Detroit visits son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Alfred Howard at their home. The social guest is welcomed by the family as the travel season continues in the region.
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Anna Timbrink
Detroit
Alfred Howard
Blosser Family Home Hosts Holiday Gathering
On Hill Street Mr. and Mrs. George L. Blosser welcomed family for a Sunday holiday reunion. Children joined in greetings and merriment with Mother Blosser providing a sumptuous noon meal for guests including Mr. and Mrs Walter L. Blosser and son George.
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George L. Blosser
Hill Street
Mother Blosser
Walter L. Blosser
George
John Adams of Iowa Heads GOP National Committee
The photo shows John T. Adams of Iowa, chairman of the Republican national committee. He aims to keep operations running smoothly ahead of the Republican national convention in Cleveland.
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John ‘T. Adams
Iowa
Republican National Committee
Republican National Lonvention
Cleveland
Miss Bess Harper Visits Palmer Family for New Year
Miss Bess Harper traveled from Columbus to Dayton to stay with her brother in law C. A. Palmer and his wife over New Year’s.
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Bess Harper
Columbus
Dayton
C. A. Palmer
Birth of Son to Mr and Mrs Fred Wolf
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wolf of this city on Thursday, adding a new member to the family.
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Fred Wolf
Birth of Daughter Francis Louise Duffy at Chillicothe
Announcement reports the birth of a daughter named Francis Louise to Mr and Mrs Boyton Duffy of Chillicothe. Mrs Duffy formerly was Miss Freda Daniels of Glouster.
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Francis Louise
Boyton Duffy
Chillicothe
Duffy
Freda Daniels
Glouster
In loving remembrance of Edson Kyle
In loving remembrance of Edson Kyle who died three years ago today December 31 1920. Dearest Edson how we miss thee. In our home a vacant chair and our hearts enshrine a memory of your face so sweet and fair. Sadly missed by wife and children.
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Edson Kyle
Edson
Family Attends Event Across Cities
Ruth Brandt and Mr and Mrs Carl Brandt with their son Robert, joined Mr and Mrs Roy N Dupler and sons Laurence and Ralph from Athens at the gathering. Host and hostess were present while Harry L Blosser and wife of Columbus could not attend.
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Ruth
Carl Brandt
Robert
City
Roy N. Dupler
Laurence
Ralph
Athens
Harry L. Blosser
Columbus
Camphor Mixture Promises Quick Eye Relief
Camphor and witch hazel combined with hydrastic in Lavoptik eye wash are said to ease sore weak or strained eyes. A small bottle suffices for many cases and an aluminum eye cup is provided free by Gibson's Pharmacy.
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Gibson’s Pharmacy
Edna Henster Returns Home After Chauncey Visit
Mrs. Edna Henster returns to Wellston after a week in Chauncey where she stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Asa Canter and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Henster of The Plains.
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Edna Henster
Wellston
Chauncey
Asa Canter
Mrs
Edgar Henster
the Plains
Death of Three Year Old in Circle Hill Home
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Burchfield died Sunday at their Circle Hill area home. Burial is planned in Chauncey cemetery. Cause of death was whooping cough and pneumonia. Grandfather Wm Burchfield of Chauncey is named.
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Harry Burchfield
Circle Hill
Chauncey Cemetery
Wm. Burchfield
Chauncey
Visitors Return From Chauncey Area Hosts
Mrs G N Sidders and children and Mrs Baughman of New Marshfield with Mrs Elliott near Albany have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs Virgil Baughman of Chauncey.
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G. N. Sidders
Baughman
New Marshfield
Elliott
Albany
Virgil Baughman
Chauncey
William Smith Funeral Noted As One Of Chauncey’s Largest
One of Chauncey’s largest funerals for William Smith was held Sunday at 10:30 from the Church of Christ. Rev G B Courtney delivered the address with Rev Matheny offering prayer. The service included songs by Christine Courtney, Mrs W H Pendergrass, Mr Charles Bradfield, and Lucille Bradfield. Fraternal Order of Eagles, lodge members, Civil War veterans attended. Burial was at Chauncey cemetery under Undertaker Stout. He is survived by wife, one grandson Clifford Leroy Smith, two brothers Elisha of Chauncey and Edward of Carbon Hill, and one sister Belle Burns of Sharpsburg.
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Chauncey
William Smith
Church of Christ
G. B. Courtney
Matheny
Christine Courtney
W. H. Pendergrass
Charles Bradfield
Lucille Bradfield
Order of Eagles
Lodge
Chauncey Cemetery
Stout
Smith
Clifford Leroy Smith
Elisha Smith
Edward Smith
Carbon Hill
Belle Burns
Sharpsburg
Respected Millfield Lady Lillie Howard Dies at Home
Mrs Lillie Howard wife of Mason Howard died at the family home in Millfield Saturday night after a long illness. Funeral services will be held New Year’s Day at 1 pm from Millfield M E church with burial in Greenlawn cemetery. Survived by husband eight children Ralph George Paul Ernest Richard Ruth and Mary two brothers Ernest Donald Eugene Chadwell Allan Chadwell and sister Mrs Helen Gillespie. Daughter of late Geo H Chadwell and Fiora Chadwell who died within days of each other seven years ago.
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Millfield
Lillie Howard
Mason Howard
Millfield M. E
Harter
Greenlawn
Class Reunion Honor at Beaumont for 1923 Chauncey High
Miss Christine Courtney hosted a class of 1923 Chauncey High School reunion at her Beaumont home. The gathering featured pretty decorations and a cordial atmosphere among former classmates.
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Christine Courtney
Chauncey High School
Beaumont
Yuletide Gathering Features Games and Music
Festive season event offered delicious refreshments and Yuletide cheer. Games and live music entertained attendees as thirty five guests enjoyed the evening.
Miss Christine Courtney Hosts House Party Guests
Miss Christine Courtney entertained a group of young women including Miss Eleanor Atkin Miss Erma Atkin Thelma Rankin Eleanor Hill Kathryn Thomas Ruth Wharton Ted Ruth and Mildred Sands at a house party held last week in the neighborhood social circle.
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Eleanor and
Erma Atkinson
Thelma Rankin
Eleanor Hill
Kathryn Thomas
Ruth Wharton
Ted Ruth
Mildred Sands
Christine Courtney
Mrs Shields Returns Home After Christmas Visit
Mrs. L D Shields returns to her home in the city after spending several weeks in Akron over Thanksgiving and Christmas as a guest of her daughter Mrs Dr Dennison and her sons John Frank Arthur and Charles Sweeney and families.
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L D. Shields
Akron
Shields
Dr. Dennison
John
Frank
Arthur
Charles Sweeney
Missionary Society Meeting Set at Mrs Jourden’s Home
The Foreign Missionary Society of the M F E Church will meet at Mrs Glyde Jourden in Mill Street next Friday evening at seven. Members are urged to attend.
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Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. FE. Church
Glyde Jourden
Mill Street
Loper Family Announces Birth of John William
Mr and Mrs Clarence Loper announce the birth of a son John William at their home in this city Friday Grandson to Mr and Mrs John Loper of Chauncey
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Clarence Loper
John William
John Loper
Chauncey
Salem visitor Vivian Young calls on Boling and Collins
Miss Vivian Young of Salem is visiting in town and staying with Mrs. Walter Boling and Mr. and Mrs. William Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Young
Salem
Walter Boling
William Collins
Dinner entertains guests at Christine Courtneys home
Miss Christine Courtney entertained with a chicken dinner at her home near here. Covers were laid for Ruth Wharton Mildred Sands Kathryn Thomas Ted Ruth Thelma Rankin Eleanor Hill Elea nor and Erma Atkinson Messrs Roland Figgins Paul Harter Chal mer Poling Basil Buchanan Frank Ferrer Ralph Ferrer Mark Fiske Lloyd Wharton Ralph Brown and the hostess.
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Christine Courtney
Here
Ruth Wharton
Mildred Sands
Kathryn Thomas
Ted Ruth
Thelma Rankin
Eleanor Hill
Eleanor
Erma Atkinson
Messrs
Roland Figgins
Paul Harter
Chalmer Poling
Basil Buchanan
Frank Ferrer
Ralph Ferrer
Mark Fiske
Lloyd Wharton
Ralph Brown
Williams Receives Gold Watch Chain On Retirement
City officials and coworkers honor R D Williams upon his retirement from municipal service with a gold watch chain. Employees of the City Service Director presented the token as a symbol of esteem and appreciation for his years of service.
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R. D. Williams
Williams
Dam Construction Planned on Maumee River at Independence
State will start building a new dam across the Maumee river at Independence in spring. W J Alexander of Delphos Miami Erie canal superintendent has been ordered to erect a building at the dam site for winter concrete forms.
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Defiance, CO
Maumee River
Independence
W. J. Alexander
Delphos
Miami-Erie Canal
Deaths Funeral for Mrs. H H Hunter at Clark's Chapel
Mrs. H H Hunter, 41, died Saturday night at her Long Run home after bronchial illness. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 at Clark's Chapel with burial in Setwart Cemetery. She was born near Callipolis, married H H Hunter in 1903, and lived in Athens before moving to Long Run nine years ago. Surviving: husband, one son Harry F Brown of Detroit, three brothers Tice Fred James Harper City Ind, two sisters Mrs M L Wilkinson Bladen and Mrs Acca Davis Waverly W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hunter
Long Run
Clark's Chapel
Setwart
Hunter
Callipolis
Pomeroy
Athens
Harry F. Brown
Detroit Mich
Tice
Fred
James
Harper City
Ind
Mra. M. 1D. Wilkinson
Bladen
Mra. Acca Davis
Waverly
W. Va
Bradley visits parents then to Portsmouth for barber work
Mr. Rodney Bradley of McArthur spent Christmas week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bradley of Poston. He left for Portsmouth Sunday where he will begin work as a barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Bradley
McArthur
Leo Bradley
Poston
Portsmouth
Boston Woman Tosses Soup at Waiter Rumor Guards
A Boston woman threw her soup at a waiter in a public dining dispute. The incident is linked to a claimed Fuquette book that supporters say would have prevented the blunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fuquette
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Chicago Hospital For the Insane
Dunning
Nelsonville News
Bart
Fred Marsh
Missionary Society
RY Clanto
Rev. Jenkins
Washington
Harris & Ewing
Camphor
Bally Smith
A. D. McPherson
Rapid Shoe Repairing
W. Union ST
Harding Memorial
Harding Memorial Association
Harding
Morial Association
Sum of
D. H. Moore
Athens, O
Athens County
Mission Society
C. D. Shafer Co
Annie Laurie
Wanda
Scotts
Luster Fought & CO
Seth Hart
Mah-Jong
Imnaniav
Ita
Bank of Athens
National Banking Association
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