Local Briefs Report Regional Visits and Farewells
Mr and Mrs William H Beck returned from a brief visit in Marietta with relatives Inez and Alice Juniper and Mrs Fred Wilson of Nelsonville were guests of Miss Georgia Hickman Sunday Mr and Mrs W B Edgar and Mrs D R Sibert visited relatives in Nelsonville Saturday Mr P G Moler of the Moler Feed Company is in Indianapolis on business he will be away from Athens for a week C B Beverage left Sunday for Donwood W Va in the interest of the Johnson Beverage Store Co Mr and Mrs Fred Graves were called to Columbus by the death of cousin Thomas Tope
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Beck
Marietta
Inez
Alice Juniper
Fred Wilson
Nelsonville
Georgia Hickman
P. G. Moler
Moler Feed Company
Indianapolis
Athens
C. B. Beverage
Donwood
W. Va
Johnson Beverage Store Co
Fred Graves
Columbus
Thomas Tope
Ohio State student Raleigh Edgar visits hometown
Raleigh Edgar of Ohio State University returned from Columbus to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs W B Edgar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Edgar
Ohio State University
Columbus
Mrs
W. B. Edgar
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Event Hosted by Greta Lash
Greta Lash announces a Tuesday evening gathering of Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae at 5 30 o clock at 64 University Terrace with her as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias
Greta Lash
University Terrace
Alpha Gamma Delta
Woods Family Takes Son Wilbur To Logan Hospital
Mr and Mrs Howard Woods took their son Wilbur this morning to the Logan hospital for a serious surgical operation.
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Howard Woods
Wilbur
Logan Hospital
Mrs Carlton Returns Home After Weekend Visit
Mrs. Fd. Carlton of Coolville returns home after a weekend visit with her sister Mrs. E. R. Posey at the Park Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fd. Carlton
Coolville
E. R. Posey
the Park Hotel
Mrs. Howard Kenney Hospitalized in Columbus
Mrs. Howard Kenney matron at the Howard Hall annex of Ohio University has entered a Columbus hospital for treatment after several weeks of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kenney
Howard Hall Annex
Ohio University
Columbus
Social gathering at President Street by Edgar family
Mr and Mrs W B Edgar of 28 President street entertained over Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Jake Sibert Mrs Nate Weis and daughter Maye of Nelsonville and Mr Fred Sibert of Columbus in a friendly afternoon visit.
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W. B. Edgar
President Street
Jake Sibert
Nate Weis
Maye
Nelsonville
Fred Sibert
Columbus
Albany graduate returns from Urbana after completing work
Miss Feiva McVay of Albany has returned home from Urbana where she finished work at Moore's College. She is a graduate of the steno graphic department.
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Feiva McVay
Albany
Urbana
Moore's College
Miss McVay
Stenographic Department
Missionary Society Meets Tuesday for Important Session
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will gather Tuesday at 1 45 PM in the church parlors for an important business session. The meeting ends at 2 30 PM to join the union evangelistic services.
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The
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Union
Athens relatives attend Chillicothe funeral of Mrs Roy Smith
Relatives from Athens attended the funeral in Chillicothe for Mrs. Roy Smith also known as Leila Plumley. Attending were Mrs. Leonora Smith Mr and Mrs Fred M McKay Mr and Mrs Leonard Smith and daughter Miss Clarys Athen and W B Brill of Stewart. Mr Roy Smith and his little daughter Mary Ann are visiting at the home of his sister Mrs Fred McKay before returning to Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Athens
Chillicothe
Roy Smith
Leila Plumley
Leonora Smith
Fred M. McKay
Leonard Smith
Miss Clarys
Athen
W. B. Brill
Stewart
Mary Ann
Fred McKay
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Colonel Giddings Hosts Camp Sherman Guests at Colonial
Colonel Giddings entertained the 8th Infantry contingent from Camp Sherman during a Saturday night at the Colonial. Attending were Miss Blanche Linton, Colonel Binford, Captain and Mrs. F O Schmidt, Captain Frye, and Lieutenant Gammon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giddings
8Rd Infantry
Camp Sherman
Ohio University
Blanche Linton
Binford
F. O. Schmidt
Frye
Gammon
Gleaners Have Party At First M E Church Sunday School Class
The Gleaners group of the First M E church Sunday school class hosted by Miss Jane Ort at 64 Morris Avenue held a social Saturday evening. Miss Palmer’s class plans monthly socials with music contests and games. Refreshments of sandwiches pickles and fudge were served by Frances Clark Dorothy Cotner and Jane Cooper.
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M. FE
Jane Ort
Morris Avenue
Miss Palmer
Frances Clark
Dorothy Cotner
Jane Cooper
Honor Initiates With Dinner at Theta Phi Alpha
A Saturday dinner at the Colonial hotel celebrated six new initiates of Theta Phi Alpha sorority. Active chapter members and town alumnae attended, with 18 place settings featuring valentines themed decor. Two kewpies delivered messages of love from the tables as dancing occurred between courses.
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Theta Phi Alpha Sorority
Colonial Hotel
Local Athlete Leroy Dove Dies From Hunting Wound
Warren Ohio record notes Leroy Dove former service man and well known athlete died here last night from a gunshot wound believed to be accidental during a hunting incident last Friday. He wounded a fox and the gun discharged striking his abdomen.
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Warren
Leroy Dove
Dove
Workers Return as Lackawanna Steel Cuts Wages Again
Two thousand Lackawanna Steel Company workers reported for duty after weeks of layoff. If reemployed, they will face a further ten percent wage cut, yielding a total 25 percent reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Steel Company
New York Bet Ends With Twin Surprise
William Downey bet his brother in law he would be blessed with a boy. After celebration he returned two twins and a girl, prompting a claim and a fight over the payout costing Downey ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Downey
William
Ohio lawmakers project compact 84th assembly session
Columbus February seventh special report notes the 84th general assembly began with solid momentum. A one month February plan precedes a two week March layoff to prepare reorganizations, aiming for final adjournment in late April. The Freeman Bill to raise probate judge pay stalled in committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
84Th General Assembly
House of Representatives
Constabulary bill fuels labor opposition over pay scale
The proposed constabulary bill would let the governor appoint a superintendent at 5000 dollars annually who selects a deputy at 3500 dollars and three troops with about seventy five officers and men. Each troop captain earns 2000 dollars, lieutenants 1800, sergeants 1500, corporals 1100, and privates 1200 with sixty per troop.
Superintendent Granted broad powers over state force
The superintendent may remove any officer or man with the governor s consent. He decides troop deployment across the state. Constables receive vehicles, motorcycles and firearms and may arrest without warrants for crimes observed. They gain police powers plus duties as fish and game wardens.
Redistricting Debate and State Budget Demands Highlight Assembly
The Archer measure to redraw senatorial districts lingers in committee amid population merge pressures. The legislature faces large asks from Ohio State University for 3 million and a proposed 91 million two year budget driven by road and school levies. The governor’s new budget aims to guide lawmakers, with a focus on schooling needs and highway spending that will yield long term returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer
General Assembly
Ohio State University
Davis
Mrs Francis obituary notes Athens ties and Detroit residence
Mrs Francis widow of William B Francis dies in Detroit at 5:30 PM. Funeral train reaches Athens Tuesday morning with services at 2:20 PM at L V Brown home 2 University Terrace. Interment at West Union Street Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mildred Brown and son Warren Francis.
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Francis
William B. Francis
Rs. Louis I. Brown
Detroit
Mich
Athens
Hocking Valley
L. V. Brown
University Terrace
West Union Street
Hocking Valley Railroad
Louis I Brown
Mildred Francis
Brown
Warren Francis
Columbus
L D Wilson 79 Dies After Illness and Son's Death
L D Wilson aged 79 died at his home 162 West State street at 2 40 Sunday morning after a two month illness from infirmities of old age and the shock of his son Don Wilson killed in a railroad accident December 5. Funeral from M E church Tuesday at 10 am with burial in West Union street cemetery.
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L. D. Wilson
West State Street
Don Wilson
M. E. Church
West Union Street
Burkett of Luhrig Dies After Liver Operation
Thomas A Burkett of Luhrig near New Marshfield Ohio died Sunday morning at two o clock in a Parkersburg hospital after surgery for liver access He leaves a widow a son Guy his mother Mrs Margaret Burkett two brothers Robert of Guernsey County Sanford of Canaanville and three sisters Mrs Anna Doll Mrs Myrta Finesworth and Mrs Elizabeth Brooks Burial will be in New Marshfield cemetery Funeral services are set for Tuesday at two o clock at the residence conducted by Rev Dabritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Burkett
New Marshfield
Thomas A. Burkett
Near Luhrig
Parkersburg
Guy
Margaret Burkett
Robert Burkett
Guernsey County
Sanford Burkett
Canaanville
Anna Doll
Jefferson County
Myrta Firnesworth
Elizabeth Brooks
Zanesville
Burkett
Luhrig
Dabritz
New Marshfield Cemetery
Taniac Restores Buffalo Woman’s Health, Hope Replaced
Mrs. Sylvia Foster of Buffalo New York says Taniac completely restored her health after she had lost all hope of ever being well again and wishes she could reach every home to share her recovery.
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Sylvia Foster
Buffalo, N. Y
Taniac
Remarkable Tanlac testimonial from Buffalo resident
Mrs. Sylvia Foster of 206 S Division St Buffalo N Y says Tanlac restored her health after a severe January influenza attack leaving her weak with poor appetite and nervousness. She reports renewed appetite steady nerves and ability to perform housework and sleep well after five bottles. Tanlac is sold in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel Federal.
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Taniac
Sylvia Foster
S. Division St
Buffalo
N. Y
City
Tanlac
Athens
Cline’s Pharmacy
Coolville
Taylor & Son
Nelsonville
Gem Pharmacy
Amesville
W. Gibson
Buchtel
Allison K. Walker
Federal
J. W. Wilson
Driver Hits Pedestrians Killing One Injuring Three
Police launched a state wide search for the auto driver after a vehicle struck four pedestrians as they stepped from a street car in Columbus. Henry E Eibert 69 vice president of Franklin Brewing Company was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Henry E. Eibert
Franklin Brewing Company
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Color For Wardrobe Needs
Athens merchants advertise Diamond Dyes promising to rejuvenate worn clothing and fabrics. The packaging claims any material from wool to silk can be altered to vivid, fadeless hues with simple directions and a color card showing real results.
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Athens
Thief Steals Sock and Money From Cleveland Man
In Cleveland Harry Diedert hid eighty dollars in a sock to guard against theft. Police seek suspects after a thief grabbed one shoe one sock and thirty dollars from him.
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Cleveland
Harry Diedert
Harry
Wound Slight in Cleveland Shooting Incident
Alonzo Rucker received a new collar button after a bullet ruined his old one. His wound is slight and the shooter is unidentified.
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Cleveland
Alonzo Rucker
Rucker
Pension Granted to Frank F. Johnson in Nelsonville
The Bureau of Pensions on February 4 approved a disability pension for Frank F. Johnson of Nelsonville, set at $18 per month beginning July 1, 1920, per information from Congressman Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Pensions
Frank F. Johnson
Nelsonville
Foster
Anglo-Persian slams Standard Oil in world oil battle
An Anglo-Persian Oil Company official accuses Standard Oil of receiving U.S. government support in a fight for global oil dominance. He cites Colombian concessions and possible Costa Rican maneuvers, refuting Anglo-Persian amalgamation with Royal Dutch and noting a large South Wales refinery project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Allen
United Press
London
Anglo-Persian Oil Company
Anglo-Persian
Standard Oil Group
Standard Oil
Colombia
Lord Cowdray
Royal Bank of Canada
Costa Rica
Royal Dutch Oil Group
Royal Dutch
South Wales
Beauty contest pits city and town beauties for title
The all American beauty contest in Chicago at the Coliseum from February 28 to March 6 divides entrants into two types the city girl and the small town beauty. Major W G Hamilton and a jury of fifteen weigh coiffeur ankle eyes nose hands smile face and twelve other contests to decide which type yields the most points. More than a dozen events will determine the overall winner amid debate over which standard of beauty prevails.
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Coliseum
Chicago
W. G. Hamilton
Hamilton
Madison Street
Trainmen Injured in Toledo Wrecks
Four trainmen were injured near Toledo Ohio on Sunday with one likely fatally harmed in two wrecks reported from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Here
Silver Wedding Anniversary For Mrs Bowen In Logan
Mrs W G Bowen celebrated twenty five years of marriage with a surprise gathering Saturday hosted by neighbors. An electric toaster was given as a gift, a casserole supper followed by five hundred cards, and a prize ebony statuary went to Mrs T L Allen. Participants included Mary Stedem, Louise Stedem, Effie McGuire, Louie Quasser, Phil Brooke, Emma Petty, and others.
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W. G. Bowen
Bowen
T. L. Allen
Mary and
Louise Stedem
Effie McGuire
Louie Quasser
Phil Brooke
Emma Petty
Logan social notes on visitors and travels
Miss Margaret Lytle returns to Columbus after a weekend with Mr and Mrs Will Lytle on North Street. Mr and Mrs Rob Lee White come home from Miami after visiting an ill uncle John F White. Wiley Rhoades and daughter Betty return from Bremen Ohio where they stayed with Mr and Mrs George Baum. Charles Bettman of Covington Ky visits old friends in Logan. Mrs F M McKay of Athens and neighbors Will Carpenter and Byron Wolfe visit in Logan.
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Margaret Lytle
Columbus
Logan
Will Lytle
North Street
Rob Lee White
Miami
Fla
John F. White
Wiley Rhoades
Betty
Bremen
George Baum
Charles Bettman
Covington
F. M. McKay
Athens
Will Carpenter
Byron Wolfe
Saturday Club Holds Ses sion at Naomi Jones Home
Miss Naomi Jones hosted the Saturday Afternoon Club at her East Main street home. Attendance reached one hundred percent as members enjoyed a literary program of merit and refreshments described as appetizing.
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Naomi Jones
East Main Street
Social Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Theodore Lytle
The Social Club gathered Friday afternoon with Mrs. Theodore Lytle. Members and guests enjoyed the event after a roll call on current events. Mrs. James Rochester won a third contest earning a handmade doilie. Refreshments followed. The next meeting will be Friday evening with Mrs. James Rochester as hostess.
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Theodore Lytle
James Rochester
Estimable Woman Passes Away in Logan
Mrs. Sam St. Clair died at 70 after a lingering illness at the home of her daughter Mrs. George Stallsmith 66 North Mulberry Logan. She was the widow of Samuel St. Clair born Crawford in Hocking county. Surviving are three children Mrs. George Stallsmith Mrs. John Rochester and Frank St. Clair all Logan residents. Funeral services will be Tuesday conducted by Rev. J. W. Blair of the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam St. Clair
George Stallsmith
North Mulberry Street
Samuel St. Clair
Logan
Crawford
Hocking County
J. W. Blair
M. E. Church
John Rochester
Frank St. Clair
Box car thieves sentenced in common pleas court
George Collins and Charles Francisco of Union Furnace were sentenced after pleading guilty to robbing box cars. They also faced burglary charges for Kreig's jewelry store in this city but pleaded not guilty. Indeterminate sentences were issued for thefts along Oldtown yards Nelsonville yards and B O S W sidings at Athens where loot was loaded. Merchandise valued over a thousand dollars was found in their Ford. Collins reportedly has a prior prison record.
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George Collins
Charles Francisco
Union Furnace
Pettit
Common Pleas Court
Kreig
Oldtown
Nelsonville
Athens
Collins
Krinn Fined $500 For Unlawful Whiskey Gift
Logan Ohio February 7 Special. Harry Krinn charged with unlawfully giving away whiskey faced Judge O E Pettit in common pleas court. He fought the case but lost and was fined 500 dollars plus costs. An appeal bond was filed and the matter goes to the court of appeals.
Dinner Honoring Miss Frieda Cohen At Cohen Home
Mrs. Louie Quasser hosted a Friday evening dinner for her niece Miss Frieda Cohen, an Oklahoma University student visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Cohen. Four guests dined, including Dorothy Smith Mary Thur ness Anna Cornell. A delicious single course dinner was served by the hostess.
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Louie Quasser
Mane
Frieda Cohen
Marcus Cohen
Dorothy Smith
Mary Thurness
Anna Cornell
Miss Cohen
Quasser
Ohio Folks Tour Southern California With Relatives
D. T. Moore of Orange California and formerly Athens county travels with sons L B Moore and wife from Huntington West Virginia I M Moore and wife from Nelsonville and friend Charles Deible of Columbus. They visited many sites and attended the Ohio picnic in Los Angeles about ten days ago, meeting numerous acquaintances.
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Ohio
California
D. T. Moore
Orange
Cal
Athens County
L. B. Moore
Huntington
W. Va
I. M. Moore
Nelsonville
Charles Deible
Columbus
Los Angeles
Postal pouch theft probe continues at Ritman
Postal inspectors and police hunted for a registered mail pouch stolen at Ritman on Saturday while a second pouch of second class mail was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Ritman
Ohio University dominates Camp Sherman 61 to 18 in basketball
Ohio University, led by Davis King Van Sickle Myers and Barick or Burkett, routed Camp Sherman 61 to 18 at home. Myers and Van Sickle combined for 14 baskets as the team extended its strong season run and eyes an Ohio Conference title with upcoming tests from Washington and Lee and Wit tenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Davis
King
van Sickle
Myers
Barick
Burkett
Denison
Washington and Lee
Wittenberg
Sim Earick
Godson
Gammer Davis
Manners at Receptions Distinct Rules for Guests
The guide lists correct etiquette for arriving at receptions and handling cards. It contrasts proper conduct with incorrect practices such as lingering long, leaving few or too many cards, or serving oneself before ladies. It emphasizes timely entry with companions and appropriate, courteous offers.
Chicago Spectacle House Free Trial Glasses Offer
Readers offered a free trial of large size True Vision Glasses by Chicago Spectacle House, Dept B-266, 1462 W Madison St, with no money required for 10 days. If satisfied, a $2.95 charge applies. if not, return at no cost. A velvet spectacle case is included for instant acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Madison St
Ill
Sunday Good Day for Police Court Four Arrested
Weekend police roundup yields four arrests for intoxication and drunken driving. Albert Rhodes pleaded guilty to operating a machine while drunk, fined 25 dollars plus costs. Alexander Hayes pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined 10 dollars plus costs. Hayes found wandering in the courthouse basement, Rhodes asleep in a car on West Union Street. Walter Finney and Skid Carsey were also taken in and will be arraigned later.
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Albert Rhodes
Alexander Hayes
Hayes
Court House
Rhodes
West Union Street
Walter Finney
Skid Carsey
Obituary for Max Hartley Child
Max Hartley born July 1 1920 departed this life January 24 192 He leaves father mother and a sister and brother and many relatives to mourn his loss The family hymn expresses that Jesus loved him more and called him to the shining shore.
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Max Hartley
Jesus
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death of Son
We thank friends for kindness and floral offerings after our son's death. Special thanks to Rev Brillhart for consoling words and to Mr and Mrs C L Stout for their kindness. Signed Mr and Mrs Darrell Hartley and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Brillhart
C. L. Stout
Darrell Hartley
Fern Street to be leveled after settling by spring
Service Director Williams reports Fern street near East State street will be lightly improved once the fill settles. A small bond funded initial work but funds were short for paving. Fill was laid last fall and winter. ashes dumped on the fill without city authority, and cleanup will occur when settling finishes by spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Street
East State Street
Williams
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Beauty Mart
By Thad L. Allen
PEP Org
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Eee Welton
Burker
Duplar
Gammer
Moletov
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M. D. Hughes
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J. D. Haskins Chiropractor
Nat’s Bank
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Ronchitis
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