Tribute Commemorates Judge Pettit’s Character and Skill
Memorials from friends note Elmer O. Pettit’s beauty of expression and industry as a judge and lawyer. H. R. Harrington lauds his love of nature and eloquence. H. M. Whitcraft calls him Hocking county’s most distinguished citizen and a model of legal attainment. Newton Spencer and Mayor J. P. Rochester praise his integrity, fairness, and public service.
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O. Pettit
H. R. Harrington
First National Bank
Elmer O. Pettit
H. M. Whitcraft
Hocking County
Ohio
Judge Pettit
Newton Spencer
Spencer
E. O. Pettit
J. P. Rochester
Elmer Pettit
Carbon Hill Appoints New Domestic Science Teacher
Logan January reports Miss Wilson of Dayton has been hired to lead Carbon Hill school's domestic science department after Miss Patterson's resignation. The salary scale keeps teachers hard to recruit and retain.
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Logan
Miss Wilson
Dayton
Carbon Hill
Miss Patterson
Jones School In Bad Condition Reported
Logan January 12 officials say Jones school in Starr township is in bad condition and to continue with the weather have moved equipment to the nearby electric house. An inspector from industrial relations has been asked to check school buildings in Hocking county.
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Logan
Jones Peol
Starr Township
Decat of Industrial Relations
Hocking Council
Unty
Daughter Gets Bulk of Estate in Will Reading
In Starr township Louis bill's will read in probate court on Monday bequeaths the bulk of the estate to Ella Cramblil a tew and names seven other children as beneficiaries. The court was asked to appoint Ella as executrix. will drawn September 20 1917 and witnessed by Edwin D. Ricketts and Miss Bertye P. Orrell.
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Logan
Ella Cramblil
Louis Bill
Starr Township
Ella
Edwin D. Ricketts
Bertye P. Orrell
County Chorus Forming Across Hocking County
Logan January 12 under the supervision of school music directors a county chorus is being organized and will be ready near term end. About a portion of pupils from all sections will join, gathering from every part of the county.
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Logan
Hocking County
First Couple Applies for License and Marries in 1925
Logan January 12 1925 eleven days into the new year the first couple to apply for a marriage license in Hocking County probate court were James P West 21 a miner and Dorothy Lenore Devore 17 at home Jobs Justice E E Bright solemnized the marriage making him the county’s first wedding officer of 1925 The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Devore and a second cousin of the justice
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Justice E. Bright
Logan
Hocking County
James P. West
Miner
Jobs
Dorothy Lenore Devore
E. E. Bright
Jess Devore
Courthouse Deaths Reach Four Builders
Logan reports the death of Judge Elmer O. Pettit marking the fourth death among those connected to the courthouse project. Earlier deaths include John G. C. Stoughton former probate judge and building commission member Frank L. Packard architect A. J. Ulrich commissioner. Pettit’s funeral may be held at the courthouse which has been draped in mourning.
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Judge Pettit
A. J. Ulrich
Alabama
Couple Are Given Farewell Party in Logan
A farewell party was held for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cook at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Clark. Luncheon was served to friends including Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Brown, Mr. and Mrs. William Hutchison and daughter Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Love and daughter Polly, Mrs. Alfred McCune, Mrs. John Walters, and Dorothy and Tommy Cook.
District Mine Workers to Meet in Columbus
Glouster January 12 A meeting of the district board of the Ohio Mine Workers has been called for Thursday in Columbus. Several matters of importance are to be considered. The district board includes presidents of sub districts across the state. Robert Marshall of Glouster, president of subdistrict 1, will attend.
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Glouster
The
Ohio Mine Workers
Columbus
Robert Marshall
Pauline Skinner Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party
Trimble notes Jan 12 birthday party for Pauline Skinner at home hosted by Mr and Mrs John Skinner. Attendees include Denise Pattit Nora Matheney Mildred Christine and Margaret Skinner Katy Jenkins Thelma Koons Lucy Margaret Ann Vernie Nora Leona Hall Martha Ann Heckman Virginia Lee Sawyer Jack Brown Eugene Boyd Doris Ireda Antle Juanita Erma Jewitt and Mrs Evalena Pettit plus Mrs Noah Brown and John Jewitt Jr.
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Evalena Pettit
Noah Brown
John Jewitt, Jr
England Prepares to Welcome Italian Debt Mission
London reports Britain will receive the Italian debt mission with dignity and accord while wary of Mussolini's imperial aims. London seeks favorable terms to ease its own debt burden to the United States, highlighting Italy's sizable British debt and possible Washington influence.
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England
Italy
John Gunther
London
Rome
Mussolini
Balkans
Near East
Mediterranean
Great Britain
America
United States
Washington
Teacher Receives Life Certificate From State Board
Mrs C D Williams of Jacksonville, a teacher in the Green's Run schools, has been granted a state elementary life certificate by the state board of school examiners. The certificate bears the date October 17, 1925, but was received only last week due to a board session delay.
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Glouster
C. DD. Williams
Jacksonville
Green’s Run
State Board of School Examiners
Williams
Grouster Parent-Teacher meeting set for Wednesday
A business session of the Grouster Parent-Teacher association will be held at the brick Grade School Wednesday afternoon at 3 30. Members are urged to attend in force to strengthen the group’s work.
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Glouster
Grouster Parent-Teacher Association
Lot Sold To Satisfy Claim In Foreclosure Case
The foreclosure case of George W. Hope v Flora Russell and others in Glouster ends with lot No 46 in Jacksonville sold to Charles Reed of Jacksonville to satisfy a $1000 appraisal after sheriff sale notices. The settlement occurred in Athens on Monday.
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Glouster
George W. Hope
Flora Russell
Jacksonville
Athens
Charles Reed
Negotiations Tie Italy Agreement to Britain Urgency
The article suggests that Italy's agreement with the United States must serve as the basis for the urgent British stance, arguing the connection is essential for advancing ongoing negotiations and geopolitical aims.
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Italy
Great Britain
Pier kiosk profits dip prompt closure in Bournemouth
An inspector reviewed Bournemouth Pier accounts and found refreshment profits lagging behind beach cafes. Luxuries like salmon, duck, chicken, lobster were offered but lunch sales were scarce, leaving waitresses to absorb the losses.
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Bournemouth
Eng
Bournemouth Pier
Augstor
Elephant Birth Weight Fact Stands At 165 Pounds
The article states that the average weight of an elephant at birth is 165 pounds, a figure used to illustrate typical newborn size.
Musterole Advertises Quick Cold Relief
An old health advertisement warns that a simple cold can turn into flu or pneumonia if untreated. It promotes Musterole, a mustard oil based counter irritant, claiming it relieves congestion without blistering and requires only finger tip application.
Woman in Silk Underwear Tests Customs Rules
Dover officials report a bold evasion attempt named the six stocking look where a woman wore six pairs of silk undergarments to dodge new customs rulings. The incident highlights stricter enforcement and the public display of such disguises in port procedures.
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Dover
Eng
Elks Celebrate Ticket Selling War With Charity Feast
Nearly 200 members of the Athens lodge of Elks gathered at Court street to celebrate a charity ticket selling contest between White and Purple forces. The Purple team led by Joe Martin won and hosted a dinner paid by the White army. The event netted about $150 for Christmas cheer and charity, with speeches, music, and reflections on the Elks’ civic role.
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Athens Lodge of Elks
Court Street
Purple
Purple Force
Joe Martin
Bill Moler
Athens
New Straitsville
Martin
Moser
Frank Sheldon
Ike Slaughter
Elks Home
Athens Lodge
Moore
Wesco Gas Saver Promises 60 MPG For Ford Cars
Captain J A May of Sioux Falls offers a Wesco Gas Saver and Carbon remover free to one local tester. The device claims to boost Ford mileage up to 60 miles per gallon and to cut carbon while presenting distributors with potential monthly earnings of 500 to 1500.60 dollars.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Jim May
A. FE. F
Captain May
Fords
Ford
West Ninth Street
Wesco
Stability Marks The Lower House Of Congress Now
Washington January 11 conservative and stable describe the house of representatives after the election. Of 436 members 852 were reelected, with many serving in prior sessions. States like Alabama Arkansas Texas Wisconsin Colorado Idaho Maine Montana Nebraska Rhode Island South Dakota Utah Washington plus solid delegations from Arizona New Mexico Wyoming also repeated with few changes.
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Robert T. Small
Washington
C. P
House of Representatives
House
Alabama
Arkansas
Texas
South
Congress
Wisconsin
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Colorado
Idaho
Maine
Montana
Nebraska
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Wyoming
Jailed for Beating Way on Passenger Train
George Simes twenty four was fined twenty dollars and costs by justice Carl Porter after arrest by special officer Roy Murray for beating his way on a passenger train. He was taken from the train at Athens station and jailed in Athens county jail where he will work off the fine.
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George Simes
Carl Porter
Justice, of Peace
Beatrice Henshaw Files Affidavit Over Child Support
Beatrice Henshaw filed an affi davit Friday before Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig charging her husband Merwin Henshaw with non support of their child. He was ordered to appear but no fine was imposed.
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Beatrice Henshaw
Pearl W. Helwig
Merwin Henshaw
Henshaw
Queen Mary Sends Articles for Willesden Sale
The Queen forwarded useful articles to the vicar of St. Mathew's Willesden for the annual sale of work, aiding the church charity event and community fundraiser.
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Sale
London
St. Mathew’s
Willesden
Ex-GI Politician Henry J Spingola Slain in Chicago
Henry J Spingola 28 a wealthy ex service man and brother in law of Angelo Genna was shot nine times by gunmen in Chicago as part of an extermination campaign against the Genna gang in bootlegging circles. Three Genna brothers were killed last year.
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Chicago
Henry J. Spingola
Angelo Genna
Genna
Washington Leaders Clash On Love Career Choice
Mrs James J Davis wife of the labor secretary favors marriage for ordinary women and warns gifted women to forego love if they must give up a career. Mrs Billy Mitchell argues individuality decides the choice and Alice Paul pushes equality before law for all women in work and marriage.
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Washington
Mitchell
Alice Paul
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ELKS
True Story Magazine
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Acain
Kerr Hardware
James J. Davis
National Woman's Party
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Billy Mitchell
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