Social notes from a busy weekend across Ohio towns
Mr and Mrs Sam Sommer return from New York. Mr and Mrs W W Ackley visit Sabina with Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis. Ida Boerstier G Emmons and Margaret Hern arrive from Cleveland on business. Mrs Donald Gabriel has faced a three week nervous breakdown. Judge and Mrs E D Sayre in Toledo for business. Nina Butts visits from Columbus to see her parents. Father J B Kircher of Somerset meets sister Agnes Foley en route to Logan. County and District Superintendents attend a Columbus education meeting. Mrs A E Andrews Eva Brooks returns to Akron after two week visit with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Kircher
Somerset
Agnes EB. Foley
Logan
A. E. Andrews
Eva Brooks
William Brooks
Akron
Higley Study Circle Plans Wednesday Meeting
The Higley Study Circle will meet Wednesday at 2 PM with Mrs Jennie O Dell at Lindley Hall. The program will be patriotic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higley Study Circle
Jennie O'Dell
Lindley Hall
Ida Whitcomb Leaves North Vernon After Visit
Mrs. Ida Whitcomb of North Vernon Ind returned home at noon after an extended visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Roy Hinchman over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Whitcomb
North Vernon
Ind
Roy Hinchman
McCutcheon Couple Leave Yellow Grass for New York State
Mr and Mrs W N McCutcheon of Yellow Grass Canada conclude a two month stay with brother John F Butts and depart for New York state where they plan to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. McCutcheon
Yellow Grass
Canada
John F. Butts
New York State
Visitor from Clarksburg Attends Funeral in New Marshfield
Mr. H. C. Beverage of Clarksburg West Virginia arrives to visit relatives Mr and Mrs H F Beverage University Terrace. He will also attend the funeral of Ed Stewart at New Marshfield as part of his trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Beverage
Clarksburg
W. Va
8. F. Beverage
University Terrace
Ed Stewart
New Marshfield
Visit of Cleveland kin to Mr and Mrs McHenry
Mr and Mrs George McHenry hosted the former’s sister Mrs Jean Morrill and her son Arthur of Cleveland as guests through today. Arthur morrill was demobilized from Camp Sherman on Saturday and traveled here to meet his mother after service overseas in Co D 83rd Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McHenry
Jean Morrill
Arthur
Cleveland
Arthur Morrill
Camp Sherman
Co. D. 83 Division
Mrs. Leon Brawner Visits Family in Georgia
Mrs. Leon Brawner also known as Lulu Brickles of Whigham Georgia is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs David Brickles. She came from Jacksonville Florida where she with her husband Lieutenant Brawner serves in the medical corps at camp there. She is a graduate of Ohio University's School of Music and previously taught in the south before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Brawner
Lulu Brickles
Whigham, Ga
David Brickles
Brawner
Jacksonville
Fla
Lieutenant Brawner
Medical Corps
School of Music
Ohio University
South
Hill Family Notices Reach Martins Ferry Burial Updates
Mrs M Hill of Woodland Avenue travels from Wheeling after learning of her daughter’s illness and death. She then receives word that her son Clyde G Hill of Wichita Kansas, formerly an Ohio University student, has died. Three days later her wife’s death follows. She is also notified of the burial of her sister’s son from Chicago brought to Martins Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hill
Woodland Avenue
Wheeling
Clyde G. Hill
Wichita
Kansas
Ohio University
Hill
Martins Ferry
Major and Mrs Farmer Return from Washington
Major and Mrs Alfred G Farmer have returned from Washon D C and New York City. Major Farmer returns to The Wright Field Dayton where he will be released from service March 15. He went to Washington to discuss a staff position in California which he declined due to its brief duration and was granted release to take effect March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred G. Farmer
Washon
D. C
New York City
Major Farmer
Wright Field
Dayton
Farmer
Washington
California
Dinner Honors Miss Lucile Coombs and Fiance Durflinger
Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Thompson hosted a dinner on South High street Sunday for Miss Lucile Coombs of Zanesville and her fiance Glen Durflinger of Zanesville. Both are teachers in Zanesville High School with Coombs heading the commercial department and Durflinger teaching chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Coombs
Zanesville
Athens
Glen Durflinger
A. S. Thompson
South High Street
Miss Coombs
Durflinger
Helen McKay
Athens Couple Announce Daughter’s Marriage
Mr and Mrs James Buchanan Chap pelear of West Third avenue announce the marriage of their daughter to a fiancé named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
James Buchanan Chappelear
West Third Avenue
Seven In Ten People Need Glasses Ad Truth
An advertising pitch targets the general public with a claim that seven in ten people require glasses and invites readers to consider updated optometry ideas as a benefit of the service.
Faith Christine Weds Walter Ziegler In Akron Home Ceremony
Faith Christine wed Walter Stanley Ziegler at 11 am Saturday in a at home ceremony held by Rev. P. H. Fry of Neil Avenue Methodist Episcopal church. The bride wore navy tricotine with a purple hat and wore violets and orchids. After March 1 they reside at 197 West Smith Street Akron Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Christine
Walter Stanley Ziegler
Helen M Ziegler
Chicago
Illinois
P. H. Fry
Neil Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Patriotic DAR Meeting Hosts Nabby Lee Ames Chapter
Mrs. A. B. Thompson hosted the Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R on Saturday afternoon. Delegates were elected to the Ohio state convention in Cleveland in March and the national convention in Washington D C in April. Dr A S Thompson spoke on Our Fighting Spirit in Song and Song Birth in the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Nabby Lee Ames
Eli Dunkle
Helen Townsend
Cleveland
Washington D. C
J. M. Hyde
Nelsonville
A. S. Thompson
Pallas Club Meets at Mrs Wilcox Home
The Pallas Club gathered Saturday afternoon at Mrs. A Y Wilcox’s home with Mrs. John H Preston leading. Mrs. T Watson Craig supervised Current Events while Mrs. Fred McKay read an October Century article titled The Good Shepherd of Mechlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallas Club
A. Y. Wilcox
John H. Preston
T. Watson Craig
Fred McKay
Good Shepherd of
Mechlin
Mary E. Noss
Reverend Welch and Mrs Van Vorhes Wed at Miller Avenue Home
Retired Nazarene minister Rev Abner R Welch and Mrs Hattie Van Vorhes were married last Monday at 4 30 pm by Rev William E Miller at 288 Miller Avenue residence. The couple resides at 1810 West State Street and Mrs Welch is the daughter of Charles Morris of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner R. Welch
Nazarene
Hattie van Vorhes
William E. Miller
United Evangelical Church
Miller Avenue
Brilliant Dance of Chi Omega at the Masonic Temple
The Alpha chapter of Chi Omega entertained patrons and friends at the Masonic Temple on Friday evening February 14. Decorations featured French blue and black with blue lanterns, and a featured act included Violet Collins’s solo dance. Martha Mulvey of Zanesville sang moonlight dances, with several out of town guests listed from Zanesville Circleville Parkersburg Gloucester and Nelsonville along with naval officers and Portsmouth residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tau. Alpha
Chi Omega
Masonic Temple
Harry Butcher
Valentine
Violet Collins
Martha Mulvey
Zanesville
Lucile Coombs
Ruth Fulen
Circleville
Edith Carpenter
Parkersburg
Mildred Duncan Glouster
Byron E. Whipple
McConnelsville
George Stuart
Nelsonville
Robert Hess
Portsmouth
Durflinger
Zaneeville
Valentine Garden Dance for Alpha Gamma Delta at Masonic Temple
An old fashioned garden scene hosted the Alpha Gamma Delta valentine dance in the Masonic Temple Saturday night. A hundred guests danced to lively music with butterflies Violet Collins and Anna May Frenzel leading a feature dance, while out of town and special guests attended as chaperoned by patronesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Violet Collins
Anna May Frenzel
Pauline Born
Virginia Baker
Wheeling W. Va
Eunice Ann Jones
Martins Ferry
Alice
Emma Woodstuff
Utica
Dorothy Vorhees
Nelsonville
Margaret Jones
Marie Voigt
Clarys Smith
Marian Bush
Margaret Merwin
Ann Bradbury
Ohio Food Admin Stopped Functions In War Economy
Ohio's food administration halted operations following Washington directives. D Croxton federal administrator for Ohio was asked by Herbert Hoover to remain ready to take on new government tasks. He publicly thanked local Food Administration committees for their cooperation in a letter dated February 18 in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Food Administration
Washington
D. Croxton
Herbert C. Hoover
Croxton
Court House Notices Of Real Estate Transfers And Affidavits
Transfers across multiple townships and town subdivisions list buyers and sellers with parcels and prices. Names include Chauncey Schoonover Hollis White Frank Olds W. Moler Field Scott Lydia Johnson Jane Young Samuel Dishone G H Hawk William Zimmerman Essie Cottrell Bertha Wilson Perry Chalfant Marion Zarley and others. Acreage totals range from single lots to large tracts with prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Thomas Schoonover
Hollis D. White
Bill Tedrick
Harley A. Beebe
Thomas Schoonover
Athene Township
Fred Rickey
Frank E. Olds
Nebeonville
Lydia F. Johnson
Dilworth
Jane Young
J. A. Webb
Samuel Dishone
Rome Township
G. H. Hawk
William Zimmerman
Stewart
M J. Ae
Essie Cottrell
Raver A. D. Wemmer
Wm. A
Eliza Wemmer
Gloueter
Bingman
William H. Drugan
Margaret J. Price
Alpharetta Caplinger
Francis
Monahan
Victoria Holmes
Trimble E. Allen
E. F. Danford
Emily J. McKinley
Bertha Wilson
Wedding Permits Issued for Local Couples in Nelson and Glouster
Charles Lanning 21 miner and Alma 18 domestic from Nelson unite with Dean Maxwell 19 farmer and Alma Everett 20 from Athens after ceremony by Rev. Shaw. Belford Cunningham 21 miner wed Florence Kientz 20 from Glouster in a ceremony by Rev. Fr. Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lanning
Miner
Alma
Nelsonville
Dean Maxwell
Farmer
Alma Everett
Athens
Shaw
Belford Cunningham
Florence Kientz
Glouster
Fr. Shaffer
Elmer Johnson Acquitted in Glouster Saloon Burglary Case
Elmer Johnson was acquitted of burglarizing the Charles Hinton saloon in Glouster on September 25 last year. He had been indicted by the grand jury earlier this year, marking the first indictment of the year to be dismissed in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Johnson
Charles Hinton
Glouster
Johnson
Woman Indicted for Assault Pleads Guilty in Bailey Run
Myrtle McNutt, mother of seven, changed her plea to guilty on charges of t and battery against a male schoolteacher in Bailey Run. She was fined ten dollars and costs. the sentence will be carried over until mine work improves. The case arose from a teacher striking a child too severely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle McNutt
Fort and
Bailey Run
County Auditor Reports Rise in Dog Tag Sales
Auditor Riley announced a notable rise in dog tag sales and urged dog owners to mail license applications with registered letters to prevent miscarried mail. Two applications have already been lost this year, and the office will bear responsibility for missed submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Lassie LaFollette Case Nolled After Indictment
Lassie LaFollette, indicted for burglary and larceny, was released on bond after Prosecutor Bartels recommended the court nolled the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lassie LaFollette
Bartels
Potatoes Suit Ends With Decree in Cen et 1017
A Cent 1017 case over five bushels of potatoes concluded this morning with a decree in favor of the plaintiff. Willem Milter represented the plaintiff seeking an injunction against Den A Bardin for an injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem Milter
den A. Bardin
Injunction Case Ends as Defense Prevails in Court
The Neil Bresner W N Alderman et al case concluded with the defense victorious as the court dissolved the temporary restraining order and entered a default decree for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Bresner
W. N. Alderman
Ford Saunders injunction case to be heard Wednesday
The injunction case of James W. Ford C. Saunders will be heard on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Ford C. ©. Saunders
Public Forum Letter on War Bonds and Discount Sharks
A reader from Carbondale writes Athens Messenger urging protection of war bonds from discounting. The author cites wartime funding, Red Cross and War Chest support, and calls for laws to require face value use and criminalize bond discounting. He notes economic strain and appeals for public response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Uncle Sam
Red Cross
Moen
Gaven
Shell
Jasper Cox
Carbondale. O
American Troops to Berlin to Guard Food Aid
Basle reports say American troops will travel to Berlin to safeguard United States food shipments bound for distribution in Germany. The move aims to ensure steady relief supplies amid postwar shortages and reconstruction efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basle
Berlin
United States
Germany
Mystery at Lal Cleared Away by Confession
The county jail’s “woman of mystery” Annie Lock confessed after hours of denial. She claimed liquor altered her behavior and that the intoxication was not alcohol but a fever cure. Annie, a married woman of Chauncey, pleaded guilty and paid a five dollar fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Lock
Annie
Ann
Annies
Chauncey
Two Divorce Actions Filed in Local Courts
Columbus Whitlatch of Jacksonville sues Clara Whitlatch for adultery and neglect with Lewis Morrison named as co respondent and two unnamed men in Glouster. They married November 6 1807 and have children aged twelve to twenty. Edward Coppers of The Plains sues Carrie Coppers for neglect and adultery with Joe Porter as co respondent and three children aged eight to six. They married May 6 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Whitlatch
Jacksonville
Clara Whitlatch
Lewis Morrison
Nelsonville
Edward Coppers
The
Plains
Carrie Coppers
Joe Porter
Soldiers and Sailors Group Protests Miller Cr arbery Amendment
Representatives of the Soldiers and Sailors Suffrage League of Ohio urged Columbus officials to allow a referendum on the Miller Crabbery amendment, arguing the service members deserve a vote on state and national administrative issues. Lieutenant T Mulligan of Toledo emphasized their organization aims to unite veterans and secure a voting voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Soldiers and Sailors’ Sufrage
Ue League of Ohio
Miller Crabbery
Lieut. T. Mullivan
Toledo
Army
Navy
Sullivan
Fation
City Luncheon Seeks Public Input on Local War Efforts
The Wednesday noon luncheon aims to gather suggestions and public approval on immediate local work, with the Chamber of Commerce directing attention to urgent matters. Officers report war program support, and the meeting will be open to anyone with input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Eee
Sation
Tims
Leopold
Fire roars through Toledo Bowling Alleys destroying building
A basement fire at the Auditorium Bowling Alleys in Toledo caused about 200000 in damage, destroying the building and putting seven firms out of business. The blaze began around noon and ashes were reported volatile as woodwork burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Mrs Tom Clark Returns After Nine Months in Holloway Jail
In Dublin on February 18 seven thousand Sinn Fein supporters greet Mrs Tom Clark as she arrives after a nine month stay in Holloway jail. Her brother was executed following the Easter uprising and she is described as exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre. Clark
Dublin
Tom Clark
Wose
Holloway
Parole Consideration Notice for Floyd Barrett
Floyd Barrett, confined at the Ohio State Reformatory, Manefield, Ohio, is entitled to a parole recommendation by the Superintendent and Chaplain. The application will be for hearing on and after March 1, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Barrett
Ohio State Reformatory
Manefield
Ohio
Board of Clemency
Italians Seek Reprieve for Akron Policeman's Murder
In Columbus on February 18 friends Frank Massano and Rosario and others from Akron pressed for clemency for men scheduled for electrocution Friday night for the murder of a local Akron policeman. They redoubled efforts to win reprieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Frank Massano
Rosario
Akron
Ohio
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New York
W. W. Ackley
Robert Lewis
Sabina
Mises Ida Boerstier
G. Emmons
Margaret Hern
Donald Gabriel
E . D. Sayre
Judge Sayre
Nina Butts
Alex Root
Dinsmoor
M. Covert
Mr. Covert
Pallas
Club Met
Dance
Alpha Gam
Ohio Food Heads
Court House
Athene City
W. E. Moler
W.M. Tom
James A. Jones
Field Scott
Public Forum
Sam
Buckeye State Building and Loan
Wend Rankin Building
Weer Gay Street
Columbaue
Columbus Homes
Central Ohio
Lal
Kerr Hardware Co
Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Phonograph
Hibbard’s
N. Court ST
Aoglems
Randianola Phesanela Dawangttaen
Gene
G. R. Smith
Hudson Ave
Athens, Ohio
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