Largest moonshine raid in Murray City mine No. 29 findings
In Nelsonville on February 1 state prohibition officers uncovered a massive operation at Mine No. 29 in Murray City. They seized 100 gallons of moonshine in jugs and kegs, 75 barrels of mash, and eight copper stills ranging from 20 to 100 gallons. Officials said it was the largest outfit yet found in the district. The stills were in operation as officers arrived, and the raiding party included H A Sines, Joe Jonas, Harley Highley, Poling, and Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Murray City
H. A. Sines
Prohibition
H. A. Lines
Joe Jonas
Harley Highley
Poling
Wilson
Evangelist Grisso Opens Nelsonville Meeting With Large Crowd
Evangelist I. N. Grisso and singer F. E. Roberts arrived in Nelsonville for an evangelistic service drawing what was likely the largest attendance to date at the Nelsonville Christian church. Roberts sang The Christ of the Cross as Grisso spoke on The Methods of Jesus Evangelism stressing personal contact and church membership in spreading the gospel. The speaker outlined the early church model and predicted many will seek life through the message. Tonight's sermon title is The Value of a Sublime Conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
I. N. Grisso
F. E. Roberts
Early Church
Apostles
Grisso
Scarlet and Gray Plan Out of Town Basketball Trip
Nelsonville announces a Friday trip to Portsmouth for the first away game of the season coached by Harris. The girls team under Miss Bliss also travels to Portsmouth for a preliminary with the Ports mouth girls. Saturday features a home game against Wellston high school on the Scarlet and Gray floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Harris
Scarlet and Gray
Portsmouth
Gertrude Bliss
Wellston High School
Funeral set for Charles North at Nelsonville church
Nelsonville Ohio February 1 Charles North of Sand Run died Sunday night at Cherrington hospital. Funeral will be at the Catholic church Nelsonville on Wednesday with Requiem High Mass at 10 am. Burial will follow in the Catholic cemetery at New Straitsville. Rev Father Owens to lead service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Charles, North
Sand Run
Cherrington Hospital
New Straitsville
Father Owens
O Weekley Fined for Whisky Possession in Mayor Court
Nelsonville report of a Sunday police search on Myers street found seven gallons of whisky in stone jugs behind a private automobile. The car reportedly belonged to O Weekley and he faced possession charges in mayor's court. He pleaded guilty and was fined 300 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Weekley
Mayor's Court
Nelsonville
Myers Street
Farrow Services Held for Nelsonville Resident
The funeral for Robert Farrow, who died at his Marion home, was held Monday at the Holiness church in Nelsonville with Rev. N. O. Stuckey officiating. Songs by Mrs. LeFever and Mrs. Bay, with Mrs. Wancaster on piano, preceded burial at Greenburn. Roy Farrow of Palm Beach, Florida, attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Robert Farrow
Marion
Holiness Church
N. O. Stuckey
B. K. ‘LeFever
Elmer Bay
Roy Farrow
Palm’ Beach
Florida
Edith Ormsbee and Clyde Vorhes wed in Toledo home
Miss Edith Ormsbee of 128 Templar road Toledo wed Clyde Vorhes of Columbus in a Toledo home ceremony on January 21. Vorhes, a Nelsonville native and contract businessman, studied at Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio University. They plan to reside in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Ormsbee
Templar Road
Toledo
Clyde Verhes
Columbus
Nelsonville
Columbu
Vorhes
Nelsonville High School
Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio Universities
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. James Stephenson
Miss Bessie Stephenson hosted a surprise Sunday birthday dinner for her mother Mrs. James Stephenson. The luncheon began at noon with four guests including Dr. S. F. Pedigo of Athens and Morey Pedigo plus Mrs. William Siddle and Mrs. Clara Caldwell of Nelsonville. Mrs. Stephenson received numerous gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Stephenson
James Stephenson
S. F. Pedigo
Athens
Morey Pedigo
William Siddle
Clara Caldwell
Nelsonville
W B A Juniors Host February Meeting
The W B A Juniors met Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 with nine members present. Guest Adriene Weiss from Athens Juniors joined in games contests and refreshments were provided by Mrs James Bland. The next meeting will be at Virginia Green 414 Jackson Street on February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bland
Adriene Weiss
Athens
James Bland
Virginia Green
Jackson Street
Past Chiefs' Meeting of Pythian Sisters Planned
The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will hold a meeting Wednesday night with Miss Bertha Howard, as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pythian Sisters
Bertha Howard
Local social notes from Columbus area gatherings
Mrs. Maud Smith of Columbus is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J B Hanning for a few days. Mrs J M Hyde and Mrs Hubert Hyde were in Columbus for a visit yesterday and today. Mr and Mrs Charles Vorhes, Margaret and Charles Vorhes, and Mr and Mrs Clyde Vorhes of Columbus were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Robert Kinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Smith
Columbus
J. B. Hanning
J. M. Hyde
Hubert Hyde
Charles Vorhes
Margaret
Clyde Vorhes
Robert Kinney
Abandon Cars Hit Cambridge Transit Lines
Cambridge Ohio February 1 street cars and interurban service to Byesville and Pleasant City were suspended by the Ohio Service company due to competition from motor buses. The move comes after state public utilities commission authorization amid heavy losses. The street car line was established in 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Byesville
Pleasant City
Ohio Service Company
State Public Utilities Commission
Block Destroyed in Granville Fire
Fire that started in a restaurant kitchen destroyed a business block in Granville causing about 50000 dollars in damage. Two explosions believed from soda water tanks aided the flames and spread through the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
UPR
Home Brew Back Kick Leads to Local Arrests
John Barber's recent home brew sparked a citywide investigation. Three boys and five others faced charges after liquor reached Watson Sams and Ben Black at 277 West State Street. Sams pleaded guilty to possessing the manor and paid a $100 fine. The three boys were sent to juvenile court. Barker serves time, and Ben Black remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barber
Barber
Donald Hudnell
William Black
Stanley McDonald
M. Johnson
Watson Sams
Ben Black
West State Street
Herb Parker
Charles Maples
William Williams
Alex Moore
Sams
Barker
Bird's Eye Tobacco Name Origin Explained
The origin of the Bird's Eye tobacco name is tied to including with the leaf a small stalk segment that resembles a bird's eye, a feature noted in historical descriptions. The quirky naming reflects early leaf processing and branding ideas.
Impersonator Bedford Flees After Hotel Arrest
A man who gave the name J. Bedford and fit an impersonator description escaped arrest by not returning to the Hotel Berry after a parking fine. Police chief Herb J. Parker detained him, found a secret service badge, and learned Bedford matched a state justice department wanted description. He remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bedford
State Department of Justice
Bedford
Herb J. Parker
Secret Service
Parker
Berry
Charges Cruelty Leads to Divorce Suit
Jennie D. Chappelear sues Osil Chappelear in Common Pleas alleging cruelty since their February 28 1922 marriage in McConnelsville. They have three children Harry 4 Julianati 3 and Dean 20 months. She seeks restraining order alimony custody and divorce and halting sale of an 80 acre Morgan County farm and a Ford truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie D. Chappelear
Osil Chappelear
Common Pleas
McConnelsville
Harry
Juianati
Dean
Chappelear
Morgan County
Marriage License Issued in Athens County Probate Court
A marriage license was issued yesterday in Athens County Probate Court to Carlos R. Harris twenty eight from Sharpsburg and Flossie I. Smith twenty three of Amesville daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith Pearl W Helwig was named to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Carlos R. Harris
Sharpsburg
Flossie I. Smith
Amesville
Alfred Smith
Pearl W. Helwig
Witnesses may be jailed for refusing Senate questions
Senators Goff and King told the Reed election investigating committee that witnesses who refuse to answer questions can be sent to jail. The remarks arose during discussion of pending cases before the committee in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Goff
West Virginia
King
Utah
Reed Election Investigating Committee
Langtry Defends Gladstone In Resurgent Public Stir
London Feb 1 Lilly Langtry the stage beauty of Victoria's era reappeared from retirement to defend the character of the great statesman William E Gladstone amid a renewed public discussion of his career and legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lilly Langtry
William E. Glad‘stone
Chillicothe Man Chosen Parliamentarian for House
Chillicothe resident Lewis Deschler is slated to be named parliamentarian of the House of Representatives when Lehr Fess resigns to practice law in Toledo. Fess is the son of an Ohio Senator and will depart from the chamber effective on resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Washington, D. C
Lewis Deschler
House of Representatives
Lehr Fess
Fess
Ohio
Toledo
Farney Depicts Browning Court Life in Defense
Mrs. Frank J. Farney from Chicago traveled to defend Edward West Browning in White Plains New York. She described an idyllic married life since meeting Browning in 1925 and marrying in 1926, noting she is married to a furniture manufacturer and traveled with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N. Y
Frank J. Farney
Chicago
Edward West Browning
Frances (Peaches) Heenan Browning
Browning
Grayson Company Passes Stockholder Resolutions
Grayson Company stockholders pass two resolutions authorizing an enlargement of industry scope and issuing 150000 in preferred stock. The Athens Artcraft Metal Manufacturing unit may join Grayson as sales near 100000 yearly. An auditor’s report shows profits and expansion. stockholders inspect the plant amid a moderate attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Grayson Manufacturing Company
Grayson Company
Artcraft Metal Manufacturing Company
Athens
Cemetery Street
Harvey Myers Sentenced in Jockey Club Conspiracy Case
Harvey Myers former president of the West Coast Jockey Club received a one year jail term after being found guilty on conspiracy charges tied to his leadership of the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fila
Harvey Myers
West Coast Jockey Club
State to probe for useless jobs on payrolls
Columbus February 1 State departments will be investigated and an effort made to ascertain the number of useless jobs on the state payrolls during this session of the legislature, Senator L L Marshall Cleveland senate justice committee chairman said today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
L. L. Marshall
Cleveland
Senate
Judice
Toy
Sugar Creek Mine No 210 Opens After Delay
Feb 1 mining report shows Sugar Creek Mine No 210 starting operations this morning instead of Monday. Other mines Freeport and L D Poston near The Plains have halted work for several days due to lack of orders. A son named Robert Dale was born Sunday evening at the Plains home to a local couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Sugar Creek
Freeport
L. D. Poston
the Plains
Robert ‘Dale
Boy Breaks Leg In Millfield Barn Incident
An eight year old boy, son of Mrs. Kisor, living near Millfield, fell from a barn loft Sunday and broke his left leg. The father died four years ago when the family home was in Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Miss Mary Stanley Leaves Chauncey for Cincinnati
Miss Mary Stanley daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Stanley of Chauncey is leaving this week to continue schooling in Cincinnati She plans to reside with her aunt Mrs Earl Johnston there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mary Stanley
Lloyd Stanley
Chauncey High School
Cincinnati
Miss Stanley
Earl Johnston
Son is Born Chauncey Birth Announcement
Feb 1 officer says Mr and Mrs Ervin Channel announce the birth of their son Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mrs. Ervin
End to Bunion Pain with Emerald Oil
An inexpensive remedy claims to relieve inflamed, swollen toe joints by applying Moone's Emerald Oil twice daily. The two ounce bottle is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. A note adds that it also helps varicose veins when used as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Bulgarian Herb Tea Promoted Against Flu Fears
A vintage advertisement warns of influenza spreading to Great Britain France the Philippines and Chicago. It urges readers to fortify their health with Bulgarian Herb Tea from druggists, recommending steaming hot tea and regular use to prevent colds. Prices listed 35¢ 75¢ and 1.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
Philippines
Chicago
Cleveland Street Car Collision Triggers Probes
Police traffic officials and street railway authorities investigate a St. Clair Avenue crash in Cleveland. Fifteen people hospitalized and about 120 shaken after a trailer from an eastbound car derailed into the path of a westbound two car train during the evening rush hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.R
St. Clair Avenue
Ohio state poultry show opens in Columbus
The annual Ohio state poultry show under the Ohio Farm Bureau federation opens tomorrow in Columbus with the largest exhibition to date. Governor Vic Donahey will present a silver trophy for the best pen and D A Wetzel will award silver trophies for best cock hen cockerel pullet and breeding pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State Poultry Show
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Wally Besuden
Cincinnati
Vic Donahey
D. A. Wetzel
Dayton
Mrs Sullivan’s Husband Claims Catalina Channel Feat
Mrs Henry Sullivan received a telegram stating her husband, the famed long-distance swimmer, conquered the Catalina Channel. He is described as the first American to swim the Catalina Channel in twenty two hours and forty five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
U.P
Henry Sullivan
Catalina
Classified Ads Reach Anaraptes Corners
Classified ads spread through Anaraptes, reaching readers in far corners of the region. Listings include items for sale and service notices across town.
Chauncey Surprise Party Honors Alfred Hawk Birthday
Mr and Mrs Robert Hawk hosted a surprise party at The Plains last Saturday night for their nephew Alfred Hawk s nineteenth birthday. Guests included Roy Hawk Helene Lafferty Blanche Cochran Marguerite McGee Myrtle West Kathryn Hawk Lucille Tate Marie Schmidt Genevieve Shrieves Margaret Charney Neva Hawk Florence Tate Alfred Hawk James Gabriel William Sherwood George Van Meter William Finney Oscar McGee Russell Michael Earl Thompson Barney Barstow George Stalder Eldon Hawk and John Silater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hawk
Mra
Robert Hawk
the Plains
Roy Hawk
Helene Lafferty
Athens
Blanche Cochran
Marguerite McGee
Myrtle West
Kathryn Hawk
Lucille Tate
Marie Schmidt
Genevieve Shrieves
Margaret Charney
Neva Hawk
Florence Tate
James Gabriel
William Sherwood
George van Meter
William Finney
Oscar McGee
Russell Michael
Earl Thompson
Barney Barstow
George Stalder
Eldon Hawk
John Silater
Smith and Peyatt are Wed in City Ceremony
Reverend Gilbert B. Courtney presided over the marriage of Arthur Smith of this city and Clara Peyatt of Millfield at Mr. Smith’s High Street home Saturday evening at 7:80. The bride is the daughter of Grant and Mrs Peyatt of Millfield and the groom is the son of John and Mrs Smith of Chauncey. They plan to reside here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert B. Courtney
The
Christian Church
Arthur Smith
Clara Peyatt
Mr. Smith
High Street
Grant Peyatt
Millfield
John Smith
Chauncey
Entertained in Athens Hosts Named Guests
Miss Hazel McDonald Stella Gab riel Howard McDonald Charlie Mac Donald all of the Lower Plains Hannah Hunter Trimpbie and Kent Zimmerman Albany were recently entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Golf in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hazel McDonald
Stella Gabriel
Howard McDonald
Charlie MacDonald
Lower Plains
Hannah Hunter
Trimpbie
Kent Zimmerman
Albany
Mrs. Homer
Dinner hosts include Jackson couple with guests
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson of this city entertained at a dinner Sunday. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Keifer of Buchtel, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Schoonover, Mr. and Mrs. James Herdman and son Richard of this city, and Margaret Marie Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
Leonard Keifer
Buchtel
C. A. Schoonover
James Herdman
Ichard
Margaret Marie Jackson
Entertained Guests at The Plains Home in Columbus
Mr and Mrs Robert Mank hosted guests Sunday at The Plains in Columbus including Miss Pauline Nash Maurice Sherman and Rowena West all of Columbus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mank
the Plains
Pauline Nash
Maurice Sherman
Rowena West
Columbus
Personal visit by the Stokes family in Newark
Mr and Mrs Robert Stokes and Margaret Harvey of Newark arrived Sunday as guests of Mrs Stokes grandparents Mr and Mrs CC Frye on Main Street in town this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Robert Stokes
Margaret Harvey
Newark
Stokes
Cc. Cc. Frye
Main Street
Plains area social roundup notes local visits
Fay and Maxine Murray returned from a visit with father James Murray in Millfield. Floyd Barker and wife from Athens visited George Gabriel Jr. and family in Millfield along with John and George Shaner from Corn ing and Millfield respectively. Mrs. Oscar Knowlton and Mrs. Samuel Scott visited Albany and New Marshfield parents, S G Nichols. Elizabeth Barber and family of Nelsonville visited George Gabriel Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Russell McHarg visited relatives in Athens.
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Plains
Fay
Maxine Murray
James Murray
Millfield
Floyd Barker
Athens
George Gabriel, Jr
John Shaner
Corning
George Shaner
Arthur Burchfield
Oscar Knowlton
Albany
Samuel Scott
New Marshfield
8. G. Nichols
Elizabeth Barber
Nelsonville
Russell McHarg
Baby Barrowman Dies After Short Illness
Mary Alice Barrowman fifteen month old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Barrowman died yesterday at the family home after several days of stomach trouble. Funeral services will be held at two o clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence with Rev G B Courtney of the Christian church officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery. Several young siblings are left to the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mary Alice
James Barrowman
G. B. Courtney
Christian Church
Puriat
Greenlawn
Michael Flaherty Dies at Daughter's Home in Akron
Michael Flaherty died last night at his daughter's home in Akron at age over eighty. He once worked for the Marietta & Cincinnati and Baltimore & Ohio railroads and was longtime watchman at Athens Ohio crossings. Survived by two sons Martin and Will and two daughters Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Reeves, with two sons John and Tom predeceasing him. Burial plans to be announced after funeral from Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Flaherty
William Reeves
Akron
Flaherty
Athens
Athens County
Marietta & Cincinnati
Baltimore & Ohio
Coolville
Union Street
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Reeves
Martin
Cincinnati
Will
Richmond
Tom Taylor
Corning
John
Tom
Action Is Begun Messenger Company Brings Suit for Partition
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co claims two thirds of a sprinkler system in the Messenger Printery building on West Washington Street and seeks partition or sale and division of proceeds with Messenger Printery Co owning one third. The case filed in Common Pleas court asks that interests be set off severally or the property be sold if division cannot be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger Company
Messenger Printery
West
Washington Street
Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Company
Messenger Printery Company
Common Pleas Court
Athens Retail Merchants Association Plans Year
The Athens Retail Merchants Association held its annual meeting after a dinner at Hotel Berry. William H. Logan was vice-president and P. Bi was chosen treasurer. Members set store closing dates for the year and agreed to close on all legal holidays, with a five year pattern starting June 16 when stores will close every teenage afternoon through September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. McCune
Athens
Hotel Berry
William H. Logan Waa
P. Bi
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson Arrives in Dayton
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson lands in Dayton from Chicago and plans to open her religious services this afternoon. Mrs Betts will host memories and services today with events continuing this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee
Dayto Dayton
Semple McPherson
Las
Dagte
Chicago
Mra. Sgpre I
Betts
Adierika touted as stomach aid easing discomfort
A dated testimonial claims Adierika clears sour stomach and nervous headaches after use. The ad asserts the product removes poisons, improves energy, and helps with housework, with Gibson Pharmacy Athens as a local point of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Austin
Roth
Adlerika
Gibson Pharmacy
Athens
Obie
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