Nelsonville News Highlights Local Events and Visits
George Hooper of Logan is set to greet the Bereans on Sunday as part of a mission group sending two men to the foreign field in India. Dr. George E. Tifft will return from Columbus later this week to resume duties. The W C T U met with hostesses and reports a fine program led by Mrs. Moore and Miss Thelma McGiffen. The Lost Battalion film drew a capacity crowd at the Opera House. A baby boy was born Tuesday March 11 to Mr and Mrs John North Jr. Harry Wilson of Pittsburg visited with his mother Mrs Emma Wilson and left for an indefinite stay. Mrs Ray Barron travels to Syracuse, Ohio, due to her father’s illness.
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George Hooper
Logan
India
George E. Tifft
Columbus
At. U
E. W Allen
Mesdames
Cotten
Wade and Barron
Hyla Harrold
Moore
Flossie Crawford
Thelma McGiffen
Athaline
McManaway
E. J. Howlearth
Opera House
Legionnaires
Th. JA. E. F
Dean McCracken
Sterling-Reed
Department of Education
Department of the Interior
Interior Department
Congress
United States
Dean Mean
George Grayson
Dick Daggett
George Whipple
J. W. Decker
J. C. Briggs
Sunday church services and classes schedule notice
Low Mass and sermon at 7 30 a m Junior Christian Doctrine classes 730 a m High Mass and sermon 930 a m Evening Devotions Instructions and Benediction 7 00 Senior Christian Doctrine class every Thursday 330 p m Public welcome No reserved seats Information on those Doctrine and Discipline from the pastor Office 110 East Washington Street Woman s Bible class met Monday evening with Mrs Charlesyers Several items of business discussed and a social time enjoyed
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Thosi
East Washington Treet
Theresbyterian Sunday School
Charles
Wallace Pickett charged with carrying concealed public safety items
Wallace Pickett faced mayor yesterday on charges of carrying concealed public safety items and menacing threats. He waived preliminary examination and posted $800 bond for grand jury appearance. Asa Pickett also waived hearing, posting $500 bond for grand jury. William Farms to have hearing Saturday before Mayor Jax on threats, posting $300 bond. Paul Robey fined $5 for stealing coal. William Hazelton fined $19 for intoxication. Dr Rodda fined $5 for traffic rule violation. Sam Melined fined $25 for not displaying weight and measurements on his Columbus truck. EAST END PARENT-TEACHER The Last End association meets Friday afternoon, March 14. program by grades offered.
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Wallace Pickett
Lax Ysterday
Asa Pickett
William Farms
Jax
Paul Robey
William Hazelton
Rodda
Sam Melined
Columbus
February Births in Nelsonville City Health Office
City of Nelsonville reports births for February 1924. Boys include William Rockwell Bernice Hoisington Charles Chapman Elvester Kinsey Bii Morgan Charlie Monks Wesley Sharp and others. Girls include Deliah Matheny Effie Kern Ruth Topsail Ruth McSherry Nellie Rickett Nellie Farmer and additional names.
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Pebruary Birte
C. C
Nelsonville
William and
Gladys Rockwell
Bernice Hoisington
Dorothy Keplar
Arles
Grace Chapman
Tolvester
Ruba Kinsey
Bii
Mary Morgan
Charlies d Clarice
Wesley
Ro Sharp
Lorenzo
Deliah Matheny
Earl
Effie Kern
Ruth Topsail
John Ruth McSherry
Eugene Nellie Rickett
Everett
Fo Biggins
Lea Altman
John
Bessie Comb
Clarence
Leverampton
Deleeeze
James
Cecil Adkins
Oakley
Nellie Farmer
Presbyterian Mena Bible Class Social in Nelsonville
The Mena Bible class met in the church parlors for a social evening. A delicious supper was served at six. Plates were laid for 35 men. Rev. Ist er Purnell of Canton attended and delivered a notable address. The gathering was described as highly enjoyable.
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Lster Purnell
Canton
Nelsonville
Interview on Dance Guidance from Father Owens
Father Owens, pastor of St. Andrews Catholic Church, answers the dance question with caution. He cites Francis de Sales, warns that dances can lead to vanity and danger, and urges modesty and good intent if attendance is necessary.
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FR. Owens
Father Owens
St. Andrews Catholic Church
Francis de Sales
Athens Kiwanis elects Denver delegate amid lively club rivalry
At a Tuesday meeting in the Windsor W R Cable won the club’s travel rip and will represent Athens Kiwanis at the international convention in Denver next June. The session featured strong campaigning and prop and lively debate among candidates about the qualifications for the trip.
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Delea
Athens Kiwanish
Denver
Indsor
W. R. Cable
Athens
Moonville
Jutland
T. C. Me
Ohio University
Germany
Dean cCracken
Deny Wife's Plea Against Care for Mad Mate
In Atlanta, a frail woman with gray hair and a white bonnet stood before Recorder Johnson, refusing to abandon her care for a man her husband calls a mad mate. She declared she would work hard to support him despite opposition.
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Atlanta
Recorder Johnson
First Telephone Girl Looks Back After 45 Years on Job
Mary Beatrice Kennedy, the first operator to put the smile in the voice, describes changes from the old switchboard era to today. She recalls fiery tempers, the rise of women, and recalls Edison and Bell visiting the Nassau exchange. She began 45 years ago earning five dollars weekly and traveled by horse car ferry and stairs to reach work.
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NEA Service
N. J
Gil
Mary Beatrice Kennedy
New York
Nassau
Lexchange
College of St.Elizabeth
Rota
Exchange
Alexander G. Bell
Smith's Drug Store
Jones’ Grocery
Broadway
Cour As
Central
Man Placed in Medical Care After Suicide Attempt
R PD Saylor, released from Milledgeville State Sanitarium a month earlier, attempted suicide by stepping on railway tracks. His wife, rushing from home to find him, dragged him from the rails as a switch engine approached and police took him into custody. The judge ordered medical attention for Saylor despite his wife’s pleas.
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R. PD. Saylor
Central of Georgia
Milledgeville
Saylor
Public Works Bid Notice Athens Ohio 1924
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Public Service Athens Ohio until noon March 29 1924 for improving Utah Place Hillcrest Road and Strathmore Boulevard with grading draining curbing and asphalt paving. Bids must show all interested parties and include a 2 percent certified check as guaranty. The right to reject bids is reserved. Glen M Romine Director of Public Service.
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Athens
State of Ohio
Utah Place
East State Street
Hillcrest Road
Children's Home Farm
Grandview Highland Addition
Strathmore Boulevard
Public Service
State of
Ohio
West Union Street
High Street
Nore
Freighter Santiago Sinks Off Cape Hatteras
The freighter Santiago of 2056 tons sank off Cape Hatteras on March 12. Only 11 crewmen survived after a Norwegian steamer rescued them and they were taken to Baltimore. Captain Baldwin likely perished with the ship after departing Cienfuegos for New York on March 4.
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New York
Santiago
Cape Hatteras
Ward Line
Wessel
Baltimore
Cienfuegos
Army Appropriation Bill Totals 254 Million for 12,000 Officers
Washington March 12 The army appropriation bill carrying 254 224 865 was reported to the house from the appropriations committee. It provides for an army of 12 000 officers and 125 000 men as at present. It also includes 37 250 000 for rivers and harbors with distribution left to engineers.
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Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Underwood Sees Solid Chance After Alabama Primary
Senator Oscar W. Underwood praised Alabama voters for endorsing him in the recent primary and said his chance for the Democratic nomination appeared excellent. He issued the statement in Washington after the Alabama results.
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Washington
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Death Interferes in Decatur Street Fight Over Coat
Two women fought over a coat in Decatur Indiana. Death intervened but no fatality occurred. Death was arrested for the incident and arraigned in police court. The judge fined Death one dollar and the costs. Death’s other name is Dan.
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Decatur, Ind
Death
Dan
Notice of Petition to Cancel Conveyance In Athens County
James McLaughlin residence unknown must answer by March 12 1924 in Athens County Common Pleas Court to a petition filed February 12 1924 by Eugene Tennihill seeking cancellation of conveyances for Inlets Nos. 123 and 1239 in Armstrong and Hides addition to Nelsonville Ohio executed by McLaughlin to the defendant.
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James McLaughlin
Eugene Tennihill
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Armstrong
Nelsonville
Ohio
McLaughlin
Pene
Cannery
Os Dee
Jury to rule on Pearl Cirpa assault case in Cleveland
In Cleveland on March 12 a jury will decide if Mrs. Pearl Cirpa attempted to bite Attorney 8 A Grossner and whether she was to receive $100 for money her husband got for a real estate option. The charge arose after her arrest for assault and battery.
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Cleveland
Pearl Cirpa
A. Grossner
Judge Handles Dual Trials in Covington Court
In Covington Kentucky on March 12 Judge Frank M. Tracy presided over a personal injury damage suit in the courtroom while an alleged bad check worker was tried in the cloakroom. He managed both proceedings without confusion.
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Covington
Frank M. Tracy
Western Union Names New Athens Manager
Cr. G. Griesheimer leaves Friday for Cleveland after two years as Athens Western Union manager. John M. Bier of Sandusky will take over the local post, with Parker and Morrison remaining on duty. Griesheimer leaves amid friends and a record of courteous, efficient service.
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Western Union Telegraph
Cr. G. Griesheimer
Athens Western Union Telegraph Office
Cleveland
John M. Bier
Sandusky
Parker
Messenger Morrison
Griesheimer
Athena
Western Union
Divorce Granted to Edith Irick in Athens County Court
Edith Irick was granted a divorce from Felix Irick in Athens County Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect. The couple has one child with custody awarded to the mother.
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Edith Irick
Felix Irick
Athens County
Common Pleas Court
Iricks
Rickey Property Title Finalized for Martin in Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court overrules motion to certify record in George Rickey vs. L H Baughman case. Joe D. Martin of Athens Lumber Co. gains final possession of the West Union Street property from late Mary Jane Rickey, after a long contractual purchase and legal contests with her son George Rickey contesting the transfer.
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Columbus
State Supreme Court
Athens County
George Rickey
L. H. Baughman
Joe D. Martin
Athens Lumber Co
Senate orders sweeping probe of tax bureau
Washington March 12 A sweeping senatorial investigation into the bureau of internal revenue was authorized by the senate this afternoon. Senator Couzens Republican Michigan led the resolution with Sen Watson Republican Indiana named chairman. other members include Ernst Kentucky Couzens Michigan, Jones New Mexico, and King Utah Democrats.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Senate
Couzens
Michigan
Court appoints two to state bar examining board
The Ohio Supreme Court named Carl H. Henkel of Mansfield and A L Gebhard of Bryan to the state bar examining board for five years, succeeding A F Kistler and Mitchell Wilby. Judge George E Schroth of Tiffin was made board chairman for the year.
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Columbus
State Supreme Court
Carl H. Henkel
Mansfield
A. L. Gebhard
Bryan
State Bar Examining Board
A. F. Kistler
Youngstown
Mitchell Wilby
Cincinati
George E. Schroth
Tiffin
President Coolidge offers cabinet post to Judge Kenyon
Kenyon Iowa judge William Kenyon has been offered a cabinet post by President Coolidge, according to authoritative information obtained in Washington on March 12.
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Kenyon
Washington
Coolidge
William 8. Kenyon
Iowa
Get a gig and stick to her. And cut out the gang.
The remark asks who is the son of Rev J J, pastor of the Fin Cogregation, implying a query about a church family relation.
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Rev. J. J
Creomulsion Promises Relief for Chronic Coughs and Colds
Advertisements claim Creomulsion an emulsified creosote medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs. It is touted as a twofold medical discovery that relieves chronic coughs bronchial issues and builds up the system after colds, with a guarantee of satisfactory treatment.
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Mulsion Co
Atlanta
Safe robbery lockout ends for East Cleveland manager
Clayton Webb, manager of City Savings and Loan at 1391 Hayden Ave East Cleveland, was locked in the vault by a bandit for nearly two hours. Safe experts released him shortly before noon after police forced the lock.
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Cleveland
Mar
City Savings & Loan Company
Hayden Avenue
East
Clayton Webb
McAdoo Delegates Meet in Columbus for Campaign
Candidates rally behind William G. McAdoo to win the Democratic presidential nomination and organize a state wide drive as delegates gather in Columbus Ohio on March 12.
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Columbus
William G. McAdoo
JointEase Promises Pain Release for Stiff Joints
Ad touts JointEase as a remedy for rheumatic joints reducing swelling and easing stiffness. Claims to work where ordinary remedies fail. Priced at 60 cents a bottle and sold by druggists and pharmacists.
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Martin
State Bar Test Board
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