Local Society Notes and County News
Commissioner W A Bram ef Trimble visited the county seat Tuesday. W B Johnson attended a Trim meeting of the oak lodge. The Standard Bearers meet Tuesday at 5 30 with Miss Grace Lawrence 9 North lege street. G Bean left for Chicago for a 10 day dental course. Mrs R A Hayes of New mouth arrives Wednesday with her daughter Mrs W H Ithman of 20 Poplar avenue, ill after a few days’ stay. Mrs Floyd Wilkes and Miss Esle Hunter returned by Muskingum county for uncle David Clapper’s death. He was 80, a Water township farmer and brother-in-law to Thur Hunter, Athens. Major S M Johnson probate judge and Mrs Hunter went to Columbus to attend probate judges convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lawrence
North Lege Street
R. A. Hayes
Newmouth
W. H. Ithman
Poplar Avenue
Floyd Wilkes
Missesle Hunter
Muskingum County
David Clapper
Esther class elects officers at church session
The Esther class of the Christian Sunday school met Monday evening at the church for the annual business session. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. William Court, president, Miss Ethel Boler, vice president, Miss Edith Reed, secretary, Mrs. James Day, treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Christian Arch Sunday School
William Coutt
Ethel Boeler
Edithrd
James Day
Watson inquiry into French lynching of American soldiers resumes
The senatorial committee reconvened in Washington on January 10 to probe charges that American troops in France were discriminately shot and hanged by their officers. Witnesses packed the room as testimony opened, with Sen Watson seeking to reach rank H. Smith to pursue the fate of Benjamin F. King of Wilmington, North Carolina, said to have been the victim of a lynching mob at Rue St. Anne prison in Paris.
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Washington
Watson
France
Senator Watson
Eorgia
Smith
Benjamin F. King
Wilmington
N. C
Wrho
Amous Rue St. Anne
Aris
Totman to Visit Amesville for A Nash Co Clothing
M P Totman will visit Amesville hotel Thursday and Friday January 12 and 13 to take orders for A Nash Company clothing as listed in Classified Act No. 22.
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Amesville
M. P
British cabinet rejects proposed England France military pact
London January 10. The British cabinet turned down a concrete alliance binding England and France to mutual military protection. The report says Lloyd George asked cabinet members to give views on guaranteeing France against unprovoked attack in the future.
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London
England
France
Lloyd George
Veterans Bureau Man to Visit Athens for Vet Aid
W. X K Bowling of Cincinnati a Veterans Bureau representative and Government Nurse Miss Deopley will be in Athens January 12 to assist World War veterans with vocational training compensation or hospital care. They will operate from Attorney M D Hughes office in the Cline Building welcoming all ex soldiers in need to present any complaint or matter to be addressed.
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W. XK. Bowling
Cincinnati
Veterans’ Bureau
Athens
Miss Deopley
M. D. Hughes
Cline
Athens County
Big Mystery Sawing Act Dazzles at Opera House
Graham and Randall's musical comedy company opened with a sensational mystery act sawing a live woman in two using a cross cut saw. The show promises three bill changes this week and the mystery may be exposed Saturday night. The act drew a large audience in the debut performance.
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Graham and Randall
Opera House
Ireland to Seek Admission to League as Free State
Dublin January 10 Ireland expects to be admitted to the League of Nations as a free state in 1922. It is understood formal application will be made as soon as the Irish free state comes into being and that Great Britain will assist Ireland in gaining admission.
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Dublin
Ireland
League of Nations
Great Britain
Relative Dies In Mt Vernon Funeral Expected
Mrs. W. T. Seibert of this city received a message Sunday about the death of her cousin Mrs. Chas. Beatty in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Seibert left Monday to attend the funeral Tuesday. The deceased had been a frequent visitor here.
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W. T. Seibert
Chas. Beatty
Mt. Vernon
Separation Granted in Simms Divorce Decree
Lucinda Simms received a divorce from Theodore Simms on grounds of extreme cruelty in judge Pettit’s court. They wed December 23, 1922 in the area and have no children. The same day Mary Welsh sought a divorce from Clay Welsh in common pleas court and the case was continued for further evidence with alimony sought.
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Lucinda Simms
Theodore Simms
Pettit
Mary Welsh
Clay Welsh
Common Pleas Court
Hocking county to gain a game preserve plan announced
The state fish and game department will establish a 1000 acre game preserve in Hocking county. Game Protector C. C. Higgins has leased J. F. Sater farm in Laurel township, 697 acres of woodland, to begin propagation of wild game for five years. Hunting will be prohibited during propagation to restock the area. Higgins plans to lease additional land to expand the preserve in coming days.
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Hocking County
State Fish and Game Department
C. C. Higgins
J. F. Sater
Laurel Township
Higigns
Judge Pettit Rules On Connecting Gas Company Case
Judge Pettit in common pleas court on Monday published findings in the matter of the Connecting Gas Company versus the Ohio Tax Commission and Henry T. Leach, auditor of Hocking County. The court declares the true value of the company is 1 160 550 instead of the 2 160 550 fixed by the tax commission. The gas company operates pipelines through Hocking and four adjoining counties.
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Pettit
Common Pleas
Tax Commission of Ohio
Henry T. Leach
Hocking County
Rotarians To Entertain Ladies With Midweek Trip
Twice yearly the Logan Rotary Club hosts a ladies entertainment. On Wednesday at 4 p m they depart Logan for Lancaster for a banquet at the Martin Hotel, then proceed by chartered car to Columbus for a Hartman theatre party featuring the Gold Diggers, returning to Logan the same night by train and bus.
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Rotarians
Logan
Lancaster
Martin Hotel
Columbus
Hartman
Secure Lucrative Position Miss Driesbach Leaves City
Miss Majorie Driesbach a trained nurse who has worked with Drs Campbell and McGinnis in this city for three months has accepted a fine position with the Welfare Bureau at Chili cothe. She will depart Saturday for her new field of endeavor. During her brief stay she made many friends who will regret her departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majorie Driesbach
Confiscate Still After Sheriff Raid Hits Oroville
Sheriff Larimer and Deputy Farbearn seized two fifteen gallon kegs of mash, coils, boiler, and other bootlegging equipment from Ham Miller’s residence in Oroville. Miller was not home and did not appear. authorities believe he was tipped off and expect to arrest him soon.
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Larimer
Farbearn
Oroville
Ham Miller
Miller
Limestone bin project begins in Logan area
Farmers in this section recognize limestone importance and form a lime company to erect a bin on South Mulberry Street adjoining the Standard Oil Company's lots. Construction has started, ensuring a future supply of lime for local farms.
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Logan
Standard Oil Company
Limestone Bin Planned to Aid Spring Planting
A new limestone bin will be completed with a 200 ton capacity and a loading and unloading device designed to save labor, boosting efficiency for upcoming spring planting.
Plan To Attend Banquet Of Logan Sportsmen
Logan sportsmen plan to attend the annual sportsmen conference and banquet at the Deshler hotel in Columbus Friday. Gov. Harry L. Davis and Rev. Noel Allen of Virginia are among speakers. reservations include C. C. Higgins, Robert Work, and Dr. Claude Lyons.
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Logan
Deshler Hotel
Columbus
Harry L. Davis
Noel Allen
Virginia
C. C. Higgins
Robert €. Work
Claude Lyons
Woman Injured After Fall At Methodist Church
Mrs. Laura McCormick fell on church stairs after Sunday service and sustained a back injury. She was taken by Harden Co. ambulance to her daughter Mrs. Otto Ties home near Enterprise. reports indicate she was not seriously injured.
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Laura McCormick
Otto Ties
Enterprise
Harden Co
Good Attendance Noted At U B Sunday School
Five hundred fifty attended Sunday morning at the U B church. Otterbein class had 115 men, with Willing Workers 89, Christian Culture 41, and Boy Scouts 36 also present.
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U. B
Otterbein
Christian Culture
Boy Scouts
Reverend Sweazy Visits Parents After District Rally Stop
Reverend Carl Sweazy pastor of Pomeroy United Baptist Church visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Sweazy of East Main Street on Friday and Saturday. He attended a district rally at Rock Bridge as a church delegate.
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Carl Sweazy
Pomeroy U. B
B. F. Sweazy
East Main Street
Rockbridge
Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair
Advice on shampooing with cocoanut oil shampoo Malsified to avoid alkali in soaps. Wet hair and rub in a small amount to produce rich lather that cleanses hair and scalp, leaving hair silky and easy to manage. Readily available at drug stores. inexpensive and long lasting.
Deaths Funerals Alice Corner Brown
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Alice Corner Brown at Orlando Florida. The body will arrive Thursday January 12 in Athens. Further notice Wednesday. Mrs. Brown's son Mr Corner Brown of Pittsburgh Pa will arrive here Wednesday.
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Alice Corner Brown
Orlando
Florida
Athens
Desperate Newark man tries suicide amid unemployment fear
Martin Isavack aged 46 attempted suicide at 2 30 am by shooting himself in the left breast near the heart in Newark Ohio. He was despondent over unemployment and fear for his family's welfare. Recovery status not stated.
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Newark
Martin Isavack
Death of Fay and Eagan president Thomas P. Eagan
Thomas P. Eagan 54 a well known wood working machinery manufacturer and president of the Fay and Eagan company died at Good Samaritan hospital after a months long illness.
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Cincinnati
Thomas P. Eagan
Fay and Eagan Company
Good Samaritan Hospital
Soviets Seek German Recognition in Berlin Request
Berlin Jan 10 The Russian Soviet government formally asked Germany for recognition and proposed mutual cancellation of all war claims. The move signals possible diplomatic thaw and shifts in postwar relations.
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Berlin
Germany
Russia
Black snake killed at Myer's lumber yard
In Ashland on January 10 a black snake measuring 61% feet long was killed in Myer's lumber yard by Jacob Krieger and W H Weever. The reptile offered a stubborn fight amid the cold weather.
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Ashland
Myer
Jacob Krieger
W. H. Weever
Bodnar Sues Boarder for 10000 Damages in Alimony Case
Elyria report states Steve Bodnar father of seven sues Gedus Balog, a boarder, for $10,000 claiming Balog alienated Bodnar’s wife. The suit seeks damages over alleged marital interference.
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Elyria
Steve Bodnar
Gedus Balog
Balog
Bodnar
Arbuckle Trial Moves Ahead Amid Walker Case Close
The Walker embezzlement trial ended early to allow Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle’s second manslaughter trial to begin tomorrow. In Pittsburgh a store blaze on Fifth Avenue caused an estimated $275,000 in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fancisco
D. R. S. Walker
Pittsburgh
Fifth Avenue
Former Sistersville Police Chief Thomas A Williams Dies
Thomas A Williams 63 longtime police chief of Sistersville West Virginia has died. A native of Jefferson County Ohio he led local law enforcement for 12 years and passed away at home on January 10.
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Sistersville
W. Va
Thomas A. Williams
Jefferson County
Ohio
Dimal Pasha Arrives in Berlin Incognito
In Berlin on January 10 Dimal Pasha head of the Turkish army arrived in the city incognito.
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Berlin
Dimal Pasha
Hays Opposes Postal Law Restricting Racing News
Postmaster General Hays told Senator Nelson that a house passed bill barring racing news would harm newspapers. He said the measure targets lottery and cheating devices but its section could curtail publication of racing information. The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman received the letter today in Washington.
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Washington
Hays
Nelson
Minnesota
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Grudge Fight Ends in Killing in Hazard Kentucky
Henry Mullins aged 26 is dead at Osborns Gap in Dickenson county after a grudge fight. Dewey Mills, 21, is jailed on murder charges for firing an old fashioned shotgun multiple times. The crime occurred at the exact spot where Mullins' father was shot months earlier.
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Hazard, Ky
Henry Mullins
Osborns Gap
Dickenson County
Dewey Mills
Millis
Mullins
Myyr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Stomach Cure
An advert claims a simple remedy relieves stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments by removing mucus and inflammation. It asserts cures for conditions like appendicitis and pledges money back after one dose, with availability at McKee Drug Co. in Athens and Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
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Myyr
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Japan seeks government aid to bolster foreign trade
Tokyo reports Japanese exporters and importers urge government subsidies to bridge postwar trade uncertainty. An proposed International Trade and Finance Corporation would be capitalized at 100 million dollars with debentures up to ten times its stock, offices in London and New York, and aims to emulate the U S War Finance Corporation to aid Japan's exports amid rising costs and high prices.
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Tokio
Japan
Chambers of Commerce of
War Finance Corporation
Edge Law
America
Tokio Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
International Trade and Finance Corporation
London
New York
Kidnapping Suspect Sought In Wheeling Case
Police seek Hugh Clemens, 53, of Dunstart Pennsylvania, in a reported kidnapping of 18 year old Selvey Riggie as she walked to school in Wheeling West Virginia. The father says they may have driven to the city.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Hugh Clemens
Dunstart
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W. B. Johnson
Trim
The
Oak Lodge
Rs. G Bean
Cago
Ure
la. G. Bean
S. M. Johnson
Fficers
Lolon
Baltigh
Veterans Bureau
Athens, Ohio
Henderson
Nice Motor Co
E. State ST
Clinton Webb
Logan Readers
the Messenger
Hills
the Complete Automobile Department
Sore Athens
Nelson Wille
Men’s Department
Bear
F.l.preston Co
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