Woman of Logan Featured in Hocking Valley Magazine
The February issue profiles Mrs. Bess V. Mutchmore of Logan, wife of late Frank Mutchmore. Born Bess Bradfield, she raised three children after 1907, trained as a clerk in a Logan freight office, and became assistant cashier in 1921. Her son William studied at Ohio universities and a Philadelphia medical program. daughter Mary trains as a nurse in Columbus. Amy L. completes high school and studies commercial courses. Mrs. Mutchmore teaches Sunday school, sings in the church choir, and edits the Hocking Valley magazine.
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Bess V. Mutchmore
Logan
Chesapeake & Ohio and
Hocking Valley
Mutchmore
Bess V. Bradfield
Pomeroy
Frank Mutchmore
William
Ohio University
Athens
Ohio State University
Columbus
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Mary
Logan High School
Grant Hospital
Amy L
Presbyterian Sunday School
Lancaster Man Attempts Suicide in City Prison
Herbert Shupe of Lancaster attempted to hang himself last night using his shirt while held in the city prison. He is reported in a stable condition.
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Lancaster
Herbert’ Shupe
Widow Almeda A. Davis Dies After Fall in Hogan
Almeda A. Davis 78 widow of James W. Davis died at Cherrington hospital Monday afternoon after a six week illness following injuries from a fall at her East Front Street home. She fractured her hip and shoulder. Survived by sons Vernon and Otto Davis and daughter Ada L. Ford of Pittsburgh. Funeral at her home Thursday at 2 pm with burial in Shaw Cemetery.
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Shaw Cemetery
Matron Frances Toole Retires From City Rest Room
After many years of service Miss Frances Toole retires as matron of the city rest room. Mayor J. P. Rochester announces the vacancy is filled by Mrs. Rochester who will assume duties Wednesday. The change came as a surprise.
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Logan
Frances Toole
J. P. Rochester
Woodworkers fall to Valleys in two of three
Logan report shows Valleys take two of three games with high scores by Clair 299 and Bray 266 while Woodworkers tally 187 153 164 and 206 159 209 across frames. Saltsmith and Miller provide steady marks as team totals reach 869 832 966 across bout lines.
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Logan
Woodworkers
Ing Valleys
Rt. Clair
Bis
Saltsmith Siesly Sp
Hocking Valley
Tgrimer
Miller
Bray
Expansion discussed for industries here in Logan
A Logan mass meeting at the courthouse auditorium with 150 business and civic leaders discussed expansion and development of existing industries. Barton Hall presided. C. E. Dowling of Portsmouth highlighted shoe plant gains and payroll impact. Martin Bringardner reported 178 workers, 12 000 future orders, and 900 to 1 000 daily shoe orders, with capacity to double.
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Logan
Courthouse
Logan Chamber of Commerce
Barton Hall
C. E. Dowling
Portsmouth
Vulcan
Bringardner
McKay
United States
Abraham Bringardner
Columbus
Trent D. Sickles
Don L. Tobin
H. ©. Sparnow
J. G. Collins
H. H. Wright
Martin Bringardner
Cattle Tested in Falls Township Area Near Logan
In the Falls township area of Hocking county a cattle test covered 396 head last week, with 499 tested and no reactors found. Owned by 40 farmers, average ten cattle per farm. one farmer refused testing and may be compelled under law if 90 percent threshold is reached. Petitions circulate to expand tests to Green and Washington townships with meetings in Black Jack and Ilesboro.
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Logan
L. M. Tarbill
Hocking County
Falls Township
Tarbill
Green
Washington
Black Jack
Ilesboro
Newburyport Mayor Gillis Eyes Chicago Visit
Mayor Bossy Gillis calls for Chicago talks with Big Bill Thompson, aims to brand Newburyport as a notable city. He defends his national tour, blasts press fairness in New York, and vows to lead with independence under motto To Hell with the big boys. He plans to address the council Monday with remarks.
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King George
Bossy Gillis
Chicago
Newburyport
Maas
United States
Bill Thompson
News
Jimmy Iker
Thompson
Gillis
New York
Broadway
Jimmy Walker
Andrew J. Gillis
Council
Court House Doings and Probate Actions Reported
The court extended the final accounting deadline for the estate of Addie Davis to June 1. John Sedwick’s will from Bern township was admitted to probate with F. W. Gibson and Fred A. James as witnesses. Warrants issued for Marvin Eaton and John A. Jones on non-support charges. John Lax granted letters of administration for Elizabeth Ann McPherson with $800 bond. In Irene Morrison estate the court allocates 7 for fees 66.75 for attorneys and 126.35 balance to Morrison estate.
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C. J. Davis
Addie Davis
John Sedwick
Bern Township
F. W. Gibson
Fred A. James
Marvin Eaton
Marie Elizabeth Eaton
John A. Jones
Lawrence
John Lax
Elizabeth Ann McPherson
Alexander Township
Lax
M. P. Totman
Athens
Emory Allen
Fisher
Irene Morrison
Ben Morrison
Morrison
Young hunters Robert and Carl Evans claim winter catches
Logan report notes Robert and Carl Evans sons of Homer and Mrs Evans of Marion township have caught six foxes a mink three skunks a raccoon and four opossums this winter the brothers are 12 and 14 years old and may be among Hocking county’s most successful young hunters.
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Logan
Robert
Carl
Homer Evans
Marion Township
Hocking County
Declamation Contest Set for Athens Township Pupils
A declamation contest for upper grade pupils in Athens township schools will be held Tuesday night at the Factory church as part of the Farmers' institute program. Contestants may choose any subject or selection, per D O Chappel assistant county school superintendent.
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Athens Township
Factory Church
Farmers’ Institute
D. O. Chappel
Not Guilty in South Perry Bus Driver DUI Case
In Logan on Monday evening the probate court jury found Ernest Carrel not guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Judge A M Ellinger presided after a short deliberation of about 20 minutes. Carrel had summoned nearly twenty witnesses from South Perry and Buena Vista. his defense was led by Frank Redfern of Adelphi.
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Logan
Ernest Carrel
South Perry
A. M. Ellinger
Carrel
Buena Vista
Frank Redfern
Adelphi
Three Births Reported in Logan Area
Logan notes three recent births with the Francis daughter born Friday to Mr and Mrs Joe Francis the Strawn son born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Harry Strawn and the Hartley son born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Walter Hartley of Green township.
Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh
This ad describes Ely's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic cream to be applied in the nostrils. It claims quick relief from nose congestion, headaches, mucous discharge, and nighttime breathing problems by soothing inflamed nasal membranes.
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Ely
Hoard Found Hidden in Old Sofa in St. Louis
Mrs J C Crothers sold an old sofa in which her husband had hidden 1200 dollars. The money was recovered three weeks later.
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ST. Louis
J. C.crothers
MELLO GLO Face Powder Promoted by D Zenner Co
New shade youth color MELLO GLO powder touted for minimal sweat impact and non drying effect. French Process formulation claims long wear that resists clogging pores and provides beautifying results.
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D. Zenner Company
Heart Balm Suit Filed By St Clairsville Mother
Mrs. Bertha E. Thomas 43 mother of six sues traveling salesman Jack K. McElwain for 50000 dollars heart balm claiming he refused to honor a promise after she loaned him 1500 dollars while under the undue influence of love. She seeks repayment of the loan.
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ST. Clairsville
Bertha E. Thomas
Jack K. McElwain
Thomas
McElwain
Eastern Star Officers Meet at Middlevilleport Night
Amesville and nearby residents attended a Middlevort Eastern Star officers meeting on Thursday. Guests included Homer Eckart and family from Junction City and the Linscott and Gibson families visited relatives Sunday. Euphemia chapter slated to meet Friday to discuss regular session. Albert Linscott remarks on party judgment of beehives after a hive theft among about twenty hives. DPD. B. Bennett listed as ill this week.
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Mary Shoop
Kathryn Hartley
Curtis
Delbert Ogg
The
Eastern Star
Middleport
Homer Eckart
Junction City
Euphemia
Albert Linscott
Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as an emulsified creosote medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims twofold action: direct relief of throat irritation and systemic attack on germs, with guaranteed satisfaction for persistent coughs bronchitis and related respiratory conditions.
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Pred Kobler
Fred Hoyt
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Columbia
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