Laws Compared by Attorney in Address Here
Nelsonville February 1 An attorney John J Woolley Athens compared old world laws with modern American practice. He described common civil and Jewish legal systems , noted trials from Jesus to Leopold and Vanzetti and criticized court inefficiencies and biased punishments. He urged judiciary reforms before the next legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
oRtary Club
John
J. Woolley
Athens
England
Rome
Justinian
Moses
Jesus
Caiphag
Pilate
Woolley
Leopold
Loeb
Sacco
Vanzetti
Fall
Sinclair
Remus
Miners Meeting in Chauncey Highlights Education Talks
Miners in Chauncey and nearby areas held a seating at the K of P hall with 200 present. Rev W Walter Peache addressed workers education and Sam Newton spoke as a trade unionist. A miners meeting was planned tonight at Milford. Grange York No 2436 will hold its regular meeting Friday evening with work in degrees and a membership drive continuing to February 15. The West P T A association plans a May meeting at West School at 3 o clock with expected strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Chauncey and Vicinity
Chauney
K. of P. Hall
W. Walter “Peache
Sam Newtan
Milfield
New Kitchens Placed for Needy in Nelsonville
Adjutant General Frank D. Henderson and staff conducted a relief inspection in Nelsonville district as new kitchens were established to feed 500 to 600 more children. About 3,000 were fed at noon. 30 stations exist, with future needs in Athens, Hocking, and Perry counties. National Guard remains active across McLeish, Oregon Ridge, Hamley Run, and Glen Ebon. Clothing commissary opened in the I O O F building for youths up to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Frank D. Henderson
Robert Haubrich
John
Shetler
Thomas
Coonville
Athens
Hocking
Perry County
McLeish
Oregon Ridge
Hamley Run
Glen Ebon
National Guard
Captain Sandusky
Elks
Columbus
Florist L A Whitmore Dies at Nelsonville Home
L A Whitmore aged 69 a well known greenhouse man and florist died at his East Franklin street home in Nelsonville after several weeks illness from heart trouble He was born near Happy Hollow son of the late Mr and Mrs N O Whitmore He founded a greenhouse near Buchtel and operated it He belonged to the M E church and the I C O F lodge He married twice first to Carrie Cresler who died about 20 years ago leaving six children and ten years ago to Vita Devore now with six children Leila Graham William Ebert Howard Whitmore Ethel C Whitmore and Flora Cook He funeral arrangements were not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
L. A.whitmore
East Franklin Street
Whitmore
Happy Hollow
N. O. Whitmore
Buchtel
M. E. Church
1.C. O. F. Lodge
Carrie Cresler
Vita Devore
Leila Graham
William, Ebert
Howard Whitmore
Ehtel
C. E. Whitmore
Flora Cook
Wyandotte, Mich
Reception Honoring Miss Frances Blackburn in Lima Peru
A Tuesday evening gathering by the Standard bearers of the Methodist church at the Hickman home on West Franklin street celebrated missionary Miss Frances Blackburn. She spoke about her Lima Peru work as Mellinger's orchestra played. Guests included Mrs J L Pickering and church women. Refreshments served to 49.
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Frances Blackburn
Lima
Peru
Methodist Church
Hickman
West Franklin Street
Miss Blackburn
Mellinger
J. L. Pickering
Nelsonville Chamber Meeting Postponed to February 9
The Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce postpones its regular meeting by one week to Thursday February 9. The program will feature Mr. Schonenberger, a Columbus Chamber of Commerce secretary, whose travels include extensive work in Siberia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce
Schonenberger
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Siberia
Benefit Euchre Party At S&J Parish Hall
Twelve tables were used in last night’s benefit euchre game at S and J Andrews parish hall. High scores went to Miss Agnes Murphy Murray City and Thomas Murphy Nelsonville. low to Rev Father Dono van of Zaleski and Miss Catherine Patterson Nelsonville. Irene Devlin Athens drew the door prize. Another benefit party is set for February 7 with guests from Athens Murray City and Buchtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S&j. Andrews Parish Hall
Agnes Murphy
Murray City
Thomas Murphy
Nelsonville
Low
Father Dono
van of Zaleski
Catherine Patterson
Irene Devlin
Athens
Buchtel
Nelsonville approves annual city budget at special meeting
At a special meeting of the Nelsonville City Council on February 1, a resolution was adopted approving the annual budget for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Men to Serve Dinner at Methodist Church Oyster Fry
Men of the Methodist church host an oyster fry and chicken dinner in the church parlors on Thursday evening with serving starting at five o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Methodist Church
Parliors
Missionary Society Program Planned by Local Group
Mrs. George Evans and helpers will entertain Foreign Missionary society members of the Methodist church Thursday at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Harry Jackson will chair the program and Mrs. Thomas Spencer will lead the devotionals.
Wolfe Leaves Glouster for Columbus Plumbing Job
Kenneth Nwolfe of Jacksonville leaves Wolfe Brothers Hardware in Glouster to take a position with Hoffman Wolfe Plumbing in Columbus. His wife Mrs Wolfe plans to join him once a residence is secured. Also noted is Glouster lodge 607 F and A M meeting for Entered Apprentice degree with visiting Masons welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Wolfe
Jacksonville
Columbus
Glouster
Kenneth Nwolfe
Jacksonvile
Wolfe Brothers Hardware
Hoffman-Wolfe Plumbing Company
Friendship Circle to Meet at M E Church Thursday Evening
Guouster February 1 regular meeting of the Friendship circle set for Thursday at 7 30 o clock in the M E church program includes music and is under Mrs Bingman s committee supervision.
Public Utilities Aims 6 Percent Reserve for Portsmouth
The Public Utilities Commission ordered Portsmouth Home Telephone Co to divert all earnings above six percent into a contingency reserve to guard against hazards to the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Public Utilities Commission
Portsmouth Home Telephone Company
Missionary Conference Nears at Dayton Seminary
Dayton February 1 The annual missionary conference of the Central Theological Seminary will be held here tomorrow and Friday with faculty and students participating in programs and talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
U.R
Gentral Theological Seminary
Commutation Looms for Weaver in Watchman Killing
Columbus Feb 1 A commutation to life imprisonment loomed for Joseph Weaver Cleveland Negro after a second witness testified another man killed the night watchman prompting a reprieve for the condemned man.
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Columbus
Joseph Weaver
Cleveland
Weaver
N. T. Club Glouster Meeting Changes Night
The N. T. club met at Mrs. Syl via Seckinger’s home on Braun street. After opening with the club song and scripture reading, members voted to move meetings to Tuesday. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Edna Bingman’s on Main street with a social and homemade candy.
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Glouster
N. T
Sylvia Seckinger
Braun Street
Local residents visit relatives in central Ohio
Mrs. A. M. Rainey of Trimble is spending the week in Nelsonville with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Andrews. Mrs. T. A. Noon and son Edward are visiting relatives in Columbus for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. F. Stephenson returned Tuesday from Columbus where they visited Mrs. M. 8. Crabbe at White Cross hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Rainey
Trimble
Nelsonville
J. D. Andrews
T. A. Noon
Edward
Columbus
Mother and two sons slain with axe in Farmingdale home
In Farmingdale New York on February 1 a mother Mrs. Claude Priddy and her sons James 15 and John 11 were killed with an axe. Police say the father Claude Priddy committed the murder and has been arrested.
Allegations of Financial Sleight in Massillon Bankruptcy
A federal suit in Cleveland claims a conspiracy of financial sleight of hand in disposing of assets of the bankrupt American Stamping and Enameling Co. of Massillon. The complaint accuses undisclosed parties of manipulating the assets in a court proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
American Stamping and Enameling Company
Massillon
Marriage of Lilian Brammer and Frederick J. Stevens Jr.
Announcement from Trimble reports the January 26 Asheville wedding of Lilian Brammer of Asheville North Carolina to Frederick J Stevens Jr son of Frederick J Stevens Sr of Binghamton New York The couple reside at 42 Carter Street Asheville and are linked to the Bankers' Service Association The second note from Glouster states the Christian Workers will skip February meetings due to local finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Trimble
Lilian Brammer
Asheville
N. C
Frederick J. Stevens
W. A. Brammer
Frederick J. Stevens, Sr
Binghampton
N. Y
Bankers’ Service Association
Stevens
Carter Street
Hickman Celebrates Birthday in Court for Parker Slaying
William Edward Hickman marked his twentieth birthday by attending a court session seeking a postponement of his trial for the murder of a druggist and then moving to another court to hear depositions supporting his insanity defense in the Marian Parker homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Weather report from today with rising afternoon temperatures
The temperature rose to 38 degrees at noon and may rise further with a 31 degree low reported during the last 24 hours. Temperatures show a range across the day with values around 32 to 38 degrees.
Nelsonville Greyhounds Set to Face Logan Friday Night
Nelsonville hosts Logan in the sixth Southeastern Ohio league game as the Greyhounds seek the title. Logan, with five losses this season, beat Columbus Y Day and Gallipolis but fell short to Athens earlier. Season ticket holders reserve seats at 7 a.m. Thursday at Al's. general admission at the same time and place Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Greyhounds
Logan High School
Logan
Athens
Columbus
Gallipolis
River City
Greyhounds
Arcades Beat Glouster Team In Nelsonville Bowling Match
Nelsonville Arcades defeated a picked Glouster team by 306 pins on Arcade alleys in Nelsonville. The score was not given in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Glouster
Missionary Society meeting at Mrs Mechem’s home
The Christian Woman's Missionary society will meet Thursday evening at West Washington Street with Mrs A G Mechem hosting. Mrs Harrold Mechem will lead the program.
Esther Class to Serve Regular Dinner Thursday
The Esther class of the Christian church will serve its regular dinner Thursday. Chicken and short orders will feature the menu this week.
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Esther
The
Christian Church
Local Residents See Hits In Columbus
Mrs. Jack Pritchard Mrs. Miller Wilson and the Misses Irma Wilson and Fanny Mulligan visited Columbus to view Hit the Deck and The Jazz Singer. Julius Fischer traveled to Columbus on business. Mr and Mrs Allison Bowers learned their son Jeff has reached Miami Fla where he will spend the winter. The Misses Mary and Fern Parry also spent the day in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pritchard
Miller Wilson
Irma Wilson
Fanny Mulligan
Columbus
Julius Fischer
Allison Bowers
Jeff
Miami
Fla
Mary
Fern Parry l
Miss Maude Miller in Newark Hospital After Atherton Collision
Condition unchanged for Miss Maude Miller hospitalized in Newark following injuries from a crash last Friday when the automobile she rode in struck a southbound B and O train at Atherton on the National road. In Glouster the Trimble town house now serves daily dinners, provided by the relief committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Maude Miller
Newark
Atherton
National Road
Miss Miller
Truax Critiques Fess Over Farm Relief Bill Dispute
Columbus report shows State Director of Agriculture Charles V. Truax clashing with Senator Simeon D. Fess over farm relief. Truax rejects Fess forecast that Congress defeats the McNary-Haugen bill and enacts a non political relief measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truax
Fess
Columbus
U.R
Charles V. Truax
Simeon D. Fess
Chester H. Gray
American Farm Federation
Agricultural Committee
Prince McBride Performs At Olympic Ballroom
London news notes Prince McBride, a professional musician, played the piano at the Olympic Ballroom for 61 percent of hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince McBride
First Experiment of Woman in High Office Is Unhappy
New York Governor Al Smith ordered that evidence against Florence E. Knapp former secretary of state be forwarded to a grand jury. The inquiry found possible forgery false audits illegal removal of state records and grand larceny related to 197000 in expenditures. Knapp resigned and went into seclusion after the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
New York State
al Smith
Florence E
Knapp
Smith
Randall J. LeBoeuf, Jr
LeBoeuf
Governor commutes sentences for two Ohio inmates
Columbus February 1 Governor Donahey commuted the minimum terms of George Clark of Sandusky county from seven to fifteen years and Orville B Widner of Miami county from three to ten years in the Ohio peniten tiary to allow the clemency board to consider them for parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.2
Donahey
George Clark
Sandusky County
Orville B. Widner
Miami County
Ohio Penitentiary
Clemency Board
Fire injures firefighter as 20 flee blaze on Superior Avenue
A fire in Cleveland on Superior Avenue injured a firefighter and forced 20 people from a three story dwelling and two stores to evacuate. The blaze damaged the building and spread early today.
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Cleveland
Superior Avenue
Honor Roll Banquet for Ohio Farmers at OSU
At Pomerene Hall Ohio State University tonight a large crowd of farmers and club members gather for the annual banquet to honor productivity in Ohio crops and produce. The event features a call of the honor roll and a communal meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Pomerene Hall
Ohio State University
Frank Mantell Subpoenaed By Federal Grand Jury
Frank Mantell manager of the Midwest Film Exchange Corporation of Akron was subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury. He was expected to provide information about Tunney Dempsey o films allegedly smuggled into the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Frank Mantell
Midwest Film Exchange Corporation of
Akron
Federal Grand Jury
Senate panel backs Norris Muscle Shoals operation plan
Washington February 1 senate agriculture committee reported favorably the Norris resolution for government operation of the Muscle Shoals power project in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Neighbor Revealed as Hit-Skip Driver in Akron Killing
Akron February 1 William James 76 was killed by a hit and run motorist who was later found to be neighbor William Caughenour 24. He walked into a police station claiming he believed he had hit a man. Police investigation confirmed he was the driver and arrested him.
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Akron
UPR
William James
Aeilliam Caughenour
House Democrats Fight Norris Lame Duck Bill Fortified
February reporting notes House Democrats oppose a Norris constitutional amendment for a January opening and a May 4 end date. Rep Garrett objects to a committee inserted provision that could enable filibustering to block late legislation. The bill would end the lame duck session and set a January start for the new Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Norris
Bill
Washington
U.P
House Committee
Rep
Garrett
Tenn
Congress
Gifford
Commission Named to Probe Foreign Exchange Affairs
London reports a government commission to investigate deals in foreign exchange by officials. A parallel court ruling awarded $190000 to a top brokerage against Mrs Aminta Dyne, once private secretary to J D Gregory, for losses from franc speculation, with Gregory himself said to have lost $45000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aminta Dyna
J. D. Gregory
Dyne
Gregory
Three Day Farm Institute At Factory Church
Farmers will attend a three day institute at Factory church sponsored by the Grange. Sessions run Tuesday through Thursday evenings next week with Prof. E R Wallace of Ohio University and N E Mills head of Athens County Farm Bureau leading Thursday’s session.
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Institute At Factory Church
The
Grange
E. R. Wallace
N. E. Mills
Wallace
Agricultural Department
Ohio University
Mills
Athens County Farm Bureau
Bank Robbery at Portage Claims $4000 in 1913 Heist
Four men were later convicted in connection with the Portage bank burglary reported in February 1913. The bandits forced entry at night, looted documents and securities of little value, while the vault and front door were damaged. The incident involved about $4,006 in stolen funds.
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Bowling Green
Feb
Portage
Fire damages room at Ohio home
Fire in a room at 1 North Street, reported around 4 30 in the afternoon, caused by a burned item tossed into a waste basket. The blaze burned a window. fire crews arrived quickly and controlled the fire. Mrs. Bil Rood rents the home. Fire Chief Edward Laushin investigated the scene and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Ogier
Marguerite Martin
Ohio
North Street
Bil Rood
Edward R. Laushiln
Death of D Henson at Filling Station Sparks Inquiry
Canton report describes a fatal shooting at a filling station involving D Henson aged 21 and Otto Miller. An officer and a companion were involved as the investigation began yesterday at North Church of God area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
D. Henson
Peliow
Otto Miller
James Ai
Church of God At
North
Field
Miller
Robbery confession leads to sentence in Middletown case
A man from Middletown confessed to a planned robbery and faces sentencing today in Hamilton. The report notes the defendant, identified as William Williams, has admitted guilt and is awaiting judgment for the crime committed earlier this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Thornton
Middletown
Williama
Pete
Liams
Carter's Little Pills Advertises Laxative Claim
An old advertisement features Mr. Wm. Towner of New York praising Carter's Little Pills as the best laxative. The pitch promises active bowels and daily readiness, with price 25 cents and 70x0 noting selling points.
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C. H. Bartlett
W. Walter Ludwig
L. A. Whitmore
Chamber of Commerce
Benefit Euchre Party
Glouster Lodge
Friendship Circle
N. T. Club
Farmingdale
William Brammer
Frederick Stevens, Jr
Christian Workers
Arcades
Johnson
Hutchins
Sseesesees
Bersch
Wollett
B. Gormley
Relief Committee
Parcel Post
Mike Patton
McNary-Haugen
Bark
Doris Mosher
J. E. Zeller
Authetie Fire and Marine, Lance Company
Hi Skip
Caabler
Start Police
Richardson Furniture Co
Et E
White Rose
En-Ar-Co
Auto Tire’ & Gasco
T Company
Resvante” de Tat Arte
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