Local Crime Wave Report and Notable Local Deaths
A crime wave is described as over with planned activities outlined for the near future. Obediah A. Petty, a respected former New York Clothing House employee, dies in Charleston. Albert Olter, son of Mr and Mrs S. Holter, listed as severely wounded in France, 323rd Machine Gun Battalion, left leg injury dated October 9.
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H. V
P. Miller
Grand T
Obediah A. Petty
Charleston
New York
Taylor Petty
2 Pomarov
Athens
Aeake Weer
Albert Olter
Urs
P. Holter
Nease Settlement
Co. C. 323Rd Machine Gun Battalion
Mars
France
Adelaine Leads Convention at Cleveland Dates Noted
A fragment notes Adelaine leads a convention in Cleveland on November 11 12 18 and 1A with Mrs Moore Mrs Burnell and Mrs Lewis among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaine
Theo Ade Ielg
Cleveland
Moore
Burnell
Lewis
Presbyterian Missions Box Opening Incident
A brief report notes a box opening connected to Presbyterian missions and describes the contents or related proceedings.
Middleport Pickups by Ane Laura Huddjeston
Ane Laura Huddjeston attended an event in Middleport as part of a local gathering. Details remain sparse in the fragment, but the piece notes her involvement and the setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ane
Laura Huddjeston
Entertaining Weekend Guests At Washington Danes
Mis a Washington danes host entertaining guests over the weekend at jer with Anna J Mesers Ry Hopkine and Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Panty
Anna J
Ry- Hopkine
Mann
Bay Sheets Pleads Guilty in Bottling Indictment
Bay Sheets, indicted at Parkersburg for bottlegging, changed his plea to guilty and his case was continued till next term of court to receive sentence. Until then he was placed under two bonds aggregating $2,000.
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Bay Sheets
Parkersburg
Engineer Falls from Locomotive in Hobson Yards
Magshewr A. J. Beaver of the K. & MY. fell from his engine in the Hobson yards on Wednesday. He broke his arm and suffered serious injuries.
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Magshewr
A. J. Beaver
Hobson Yards
Salts Fine for Aging Kidneys
An old health ad touts Tan Salts as a cure for sluggish kidneys and bladder issues. It claims four ounces of Tan Salts in water daily cleanses kidneys, relieves backache and fatigue, and promotes a harmless, inexpensive lithia water drink.
German Austria to Join German Government
Basle dated item reports German Austria will be represented in the German government after a combine with Hans German Autria. The notice cites a Berlin source the Voe siache Zeitung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans
Basle
Berlin Voesiache Zeitung
Austria
Union Prospects Rise After Austria Election
In the recent Austrian ballots the anticipated rise of the united union coalition appears nearly certain, strengthening the verticals of political alignment as analysts expect an orderly government formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Union Ustria
Second the Motion Jeers and Rye Mentioned by Senator
In Charleston West Virginia a motion proposes generous drink quotas for future generations with two peckers in the department and history, a quart each of rye bourbon and scotch, to be guarded carefully. The proposal passed the senate and was concurred in by the house of delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
A. B. Scherr
Kansas County
Senate
House of Delegates
Birthday Dinner in Chauncey Honors Two Women
A sumptuous chicken dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Betts last Sunday honoring the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Betts and Mrs. Nettie Love of Chauncey. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Betts and their children, Mrs. Love and daughter Ruby. The two have celebrated their birthdays together in Chauncey for eleven years.
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William Betts
Betts
Nettie Love
Chauncey
Mrs. Betts
Mrs. Love
Ruby
Loyal Boys Class Rally Day in Church Sunday
Loyal Boys class in Church of Christ Sunday School sets rally for February 23. Attendance last Sunday reached forty with expect at least fifty present. Enroll by notifying the secretary and help keep the class a banner group.
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Loyal Boys
Church of Christ
Dinner at Karl Gardner Home North of Chauncey
Mr and Mrs Karl Gardner hosted a pleasant dinner at their Chauncey area home on Wednesday evening. A social evening followed with about ten guests.
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Karl Gardner
Chauncey
Adamses of Detroit Visit Chauncey Family
Mr and Mrs HB J Adams of Detroit Michigan travel to Chauncey to visit their daughter Mrs A L Preston and family during a family gathering in the area.
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HB. J. Adams
Detroit, Mich
Chauncey
A. L. Preston
Ladies Class Entertained By Loyal Women's Group
The Loyal Women's class of the Church of Christ held a semi monthly meeting at Mrs. Neal Kessel's home on High Street. Mrs. Drake led the lesson followed by a piano piece by Mrs. Floyd Nye and readings by several members. A luncheon was served by the hostess to twenty members including Mrs. Nye Ferrell Nye Gardiner Parry Jackson Stald er Stansbaugh Fiske Kilpatrick Osborne Drake and others.
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Church of Christ
Neal Kessel
High Street
Drake
Floyd Nye
Guy Gardner
P. A. Drake
L. S. Stansburgh
Mesdames F. H. Nye
B. F. Ferrell
Clarence Butts
Ray Parry
S. D. Jackson
F. R. Hamilton
Sarah Stalder
Guy Brookins
Leona Six
Henry Osborne
J. A. Drake
L. C. Stansbaugh
Charles Fiske
Mat Kilpatrick
Knitting Club Meets in Lexington Street
The Chauncey Knitting Club held its regular meeting on Thursday evening with Mrs D. Jackson in Lexington Street. A two course luncheon was served after the club’s sewing and work session.
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Knitting Club
Chauncey Knitting Club
8. D. Jackson
Lexington Street
Chauncey Schools Present Patriotic Washington Program
The Chauncey public schools held their annual patriotic program for Washington's Birthday Friday evening. Superintendent D. O. Chappel led the event with student plays and talks by sailor Lester Weekley, aviator George Spitzer, and Superintendent Cline concluding the program.
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Chauncey Public Schools
Washington
D. O. Chappel
Lester Weekley
George Spitzer
Supt Cline
Church of Christ Chauncey Announces Sunday Services
The Church of Christ in Chauncey invites all to Sunday morning and evening preaching. Christian Endeavor at 6 pm led by Mosella Tantnhony. Sunday school at 9:30 am with 267 attendees last week and 63 men in the Loyal Men's class. Everyone not attending elsewhere is warmly welcomed.
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Church OF Christ
Chauncey
Christian Endeavor
Mosella Tanthony
Loyal Men
Girl Scouts Hold Weekly Meeting Led by Lena Wilson
The Girl Scouts conducted their regular weekly gathering with leader Miss Lena Wilson guiding the session.
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Girl Scouts
Lena Wilson
Burdette Moves Family to Chauncey on Beebe Property
Mr. Burdette relocates his household to Chauncey after purchasing the property from H. A. Beebe. The transfer marks a new chapter for the Burdette family as they settle into their Chauncey residence.
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Mr. Burdette
Chauncey
H. A. Beebe
Salts in Hot Water Clears Pimples
An old remedy promotes four ounces of Salts dissolved in hot water as a morning drink to cleanse the bowels and stimulate the kidneys. The author claims Jad Salts, made from grape acid and lemon, helps purge impurities, clear the skin, and improve kidney function.
Oldest Democrat in the World Turns 100
P. G. Depey of Carthage Kentucky marks his 100th birthday and says he has always voted the party line except for backing Teddy. He claims to be the oldest Democrat on earth and reflects on a century of politics.
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Teddy
No beer no work slogan wins union approval
The Central Federated Union in New York announced that 166 000 members endorsed the no beer no work slogan. The union met last night to discuss beer strike plans.
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New York
Thea
Central Federated Union
New York Urges Public Works Resumption to Fight Unemployment
Governor Smith issued a proclamation urging all New York municipalities to resume public works programs to stimulate the economy and provide employment opportunities amid unemployment concerns.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
Smith
TACKLED WRONG MAN IN BRAWL REPORTS RUINED ASSAULT
A Philadelphia report says a foot pad suffered two broken ribs in a clash from Munich today. The deputy blind, the doctor treated the assailant’s injuries and released him.
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Philadelphia
Munich
Probate Notices in Athens County Ohio Suspended Accounts
The probate court of Athens County Ohio suspends publication and accepts exceptions for several accounts until March 10 1919 at 9 am. Delia L Greathouse Bean guardian of Waldo Greathouse fourth account filed January 23 1919. Clarence B Washburn administrator of Elisa Washburn final account filed January 8. Walden administrator of the estate of W M Walden final account filed February 8 1919. W H Nott guardian of Gale W Nott et al second account filed February 4 1919. J Howard Cline executor of Frank W Rossetter final account filed February 65. Lewis Humphrey administrator of Herbert S Humphrey final account filed February 5 1919. H T Phillips Probate Judge. 2-15-8otw.
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Probate
Athens County
Ohio
Delia L. Greathouse Bean
Waldo Greathouse
Clarence B. Washburn
Elisa Washburn
Walden
W. M. Walden
W. H. Nott
Gale W. Nott
J. Howard Cline
Lewis Humphrey
Herbert S. Humphrey
Two Crackers Use Flame to Loot Harris Caloric Safe
In Cleveland on February 22 two modern burglars used a hydrocarbon tank flame to blast iron doors and safes at the Harris Caloric Company. They escaped with several thousand dollars, according to police reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Harris Caloric Company
Traffic cops hold impromptu corner court in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on February 22, a humorous scene unfolds as traffic officers, weary of repeated violations, stage an informal street court at the corner, replacing the traditional greeting with a nod to law enforcement. The piece notes officers dismissing violators in a local, lighthearted judgment setting.
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Cincinnati
Clemen ceau Wounded in Paris Assassin Attack
Premier Clemenceau was wounded by an assassin in Paris on Wednesday and remains in satisfactory condition as medical reports note improving health and stable vitals.
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Clemanceau
Paris
Little Man with Brown Hat Sells Whiskey in Detroit
Detroit citizens chase a small man in a brown hat driving a large truck after he peddled whiskey as tea to locals. The counterfeit sale left buyers disappointed and skeptical in this Feb incident.
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Detroit
Mich
Ae Pa
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