Damaged Car Probe Over Lewis Crossing Sparks Suit
Worley L. and Milton R. Merritt sue county commissioners and Hocking Sun Day Creek Traction Company for 217.87 damages claiming their auto suffered transmission and flywheel damage when crossing Lewis crossing on September 1, 1919. The detour on the Athens Nelsonville road has been a local topic for weeks. The British government starts air mail between London and Paris with train links to France Italy Switzerland and Spain.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Worley L
Milton R. Merritt
Hocking Sunday Creek Traction Company
Lewis
Paintiffs
London
Paris
France
Italy
Switzerland
Spain
Powhatan Towed To Halifax By Lady Laurier
The Canadian steamer Lady Laurier tows the disabled transport Powhatan toward Halifax after the ship sank to water level in compartments. Western Comet encountered tow-line trouble. passengers to be transferred later if seas moderate.
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New York
A. D. Randall
Powhatan
J. S. Mitchell
Halifax
Northern Pacific
Washington
Lady Laurier
Army Transport Service
Western Comet
Rare Ability As Tory Teller Shown By Girl
Jeanne Anna DeKay DeLong Larue is held at Atlanta police HQ while authorities sort through a string of altered identities and stories she has offered since her arrest in a male aviator disguise. She claims to be the missing Chicago heiress Jeanne DeKay and says she married Harrow DeLong in 1914. records and dispatches dispute these claims as she continues to change her tale.
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Tory Teller
Atlanta
Jeanne Anna DeKay
DeLong — Larue
Jeanne DeKay
Chicago
Hull House
Los Angeles
Harrow DeLong
Biltmore Hotel
New York
DeLong
Prof Comstock Promoted to Major in Officers Reserve Corps
Prof Joseph H. Comstock head of John Hancock high school and former Army officer has been commissioned a major in the Officers Reserve Corps by the War Department. He previously served as principal of Athens high school and commanded training at Fort Harrison with duty at Camps Taylor Gordon Perry and Dodge.
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Joseph H. Comstock
John Hancock High School
United States Army
War Department
Officers Reserve Corps
Comstock
Athens High School
Fort Ben Harrison
Taylor
Gordon
Perry
Dodge
Prof. Comstock
Sleds and Skates Bring Winter Fun and Hazard
Children enjoy sledding and skating as streets freeze over with treacherous ice. Rural roads become hard to travel with temporary fields used as roads. D Zenner bowling team issues a challenge to Mesenger bowlers, signaling a future newspaper versus clothiers ten pin duel.
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D. Zenner
Newspaper
Clothiers
Palmer blocks endorsement on sedition bill at White House
Attorney General Palmer met with the White House to discuss the sedition bill as hearings focus on whether to urge immediate House action. Graham argues the measure targets citizens aiding deportations of aliens, while Palmer disclaims intent to hinder labor or press freedom and cites his preference for a Davy bill.
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Washington
Palmer
White House
House Rules Committee
Theraham
House
Graham
Sterling
Davy
Ohio
Senate
Department of Justice
Congress
Baby Reunited With Mother After Brief Adoption
Chicago January 22 The mother Katherine Helms retrieved her two day old son Billy from foster care after concerns over care and delays in promised relief. The infant had been entrusted to Mrs.Chas Bollinger when the mother announced adoption plans but illness and failed fees prompted the return. Now the mother vows to keep him.
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Chicago
Katherine Helms
Billy
King Giv es Treaty Views Spark New Compromise Push
Utah Senator King moves to renew a compromise in the treaty dispute. His ideas are outlined in a prepared statement, signaling a shift in congressional efforts on the matter.
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Utah
Washington
King
Senate Leader Urges Early Ratification With Reservations
Senator William H. King writes for United Press that if the conciliation committee fails to agree on reservations the Senate could vote in executive session to ratify the peace treaty with acceptable reservations or convene informal talks among senators. He argues more than two thirds would back either path and urges ratification with concessions.
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William H. King
United Press
Senate
Parrot vs Monkey Dispute Ends With Fine
In New York on January 22 a man named John promised a parrot to Widow Moriarity. He went to sea and returned with a monkey. The judge ruled the monkey a poor substitute and ordered a five dollar difference in value between a parrot and a monkey.
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New York
John
Moriarity
Coal Company Wins Suit Against Mc Laughlin
The Canaan Coal Company won its civil action against Samuel T. Mc Laughlin with a jury verdict of $637.57 for the plaintiff after a two day trial. Jurors included Thomas B. Voie, T. W. Gold, Nelson Clifford, EB Halbrit, N. B. Saylor, J. H. Dorsey, R. L. Clutter, F. J. Hill, Charles B. Moone, James S. Day, Stanton James, and W. W. Watkins.
Father John's Medicine Promoted for Colds and Coughs
An old advertisement urges readers to treat colds and throat troubles with Father John's Medicine. It touts over 60 years of success and notes the product contains no alcohol or dangerous drugs.
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Father John
Public Forum on Athens High School Education Policy
G F Morgan superintendent defends Athens Public Schools against criticism by Mr Taylor. He asserts the high school follows standard educational principles and notes no dramatics or modern manual training credits. Morgan defends home economics taught by Ohio University and lauds faculty while pledging ongoing modern methods.
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Messenger
Mr. Taylor
Darkeneth
Taylor
Athens
Cubberly
Strayer
Monroe
Thorndike
Dewey
McMurry
Suzzallo
Wibel
Cicero
Catiline
Harry Goddard
John Hancock
G. F. Morgan
Big Athletic Carnival at Glouster Monday
Glouster Ohio January 22 a return wrestling contest pits the Jap against the Terrible Turk with a larger mat and another referee promised. Promoter Mike Sheannon notes the Turk was sick last time and Bob Loomis the boxer will headline with Scrappy Moore in a six round spar. A six man battle royal and an all star card follow at 8 45 pm with general admission sixty cents and ringside one dollar, money back if not satisfied.
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Glouster
Mike Shenaann
Europe
Bob Loomis
Bryan Downey
Scrappy” Moore
Columbus
Mr. Loomis
Battle Royal
Nelsonville
Buchted
Rendville
Opera House
Magic City
Free Pants Sale and Local Notices in Glouster
Glouster hosts a Free Pants Sale from January 24 to February 11 via National Woolen Mills with Hugh Gormley as manager. Miss Florence Andrews, after a goiter operation at Grant Hospital Columbus, is reported progressing well. Jacksonville Lodge F O B expands membership targeting 100 by February 14. A Mt Vern on speaker is planned for March with a family supper. John Palmer, former Glouster resident, dies January 10 at Dawson Springs KY. funeral at St Charles KY. Dog license tags near 800 issued in Trimble township. some 1919 tags still in use. William Gibbs becomes mayor of Jacksonville, replacing the late Henry Kellner. Marcellite Rebekah lodge to meet with special business.
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National Woolen Mills
Hugh Gormley
Glouster
Florence Andrews
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Jacksonville
Mt. Vernon
John Palmer
William Palmer
Sedalia
Dawson Springs
St. Charles
Kentucky
Palmer
G. A. Cornwell
Trimble Township
William Gibbs
Henry Kellner
Gibbs
Dance at K P Hall For Lodge Members Saturday Night
A lodge event will be held in the K. of P. hall Saturday night for members and their families. Music will be provided by Richards orchestra.
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K. of P. Hall
Thir
Richards
Mild influenza cases rise in Moundsville
Health authorities report 200 influenza cases in Moundsville with most mild. After a morning conference officials said schools and theatres will stay open. The petit jury completed service, drawn for twenty-one days, as common pleas court recesses until Monday.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Common Pleas Court
Two Sides to Every Story Except Your Own
A provocative opinion line argues that every topic has competing viewpoints and that personal bias shapes interpretation. The stance invites readers to examine their own assumptions while considering opposing perspectives.
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Stark County
William Bennett Hoffman
Ida QB. Hinton
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Ira D. Warner
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Lcense
Gertrude Dean
Dean
Daily News
B. M. Covert
ELIT
Blis
Garpenter
Baby
Public Forum
Glouster News
Marcellite Rebekah Lodge
Doc
Representative Sabbath
Illinois
W. E. Moler
Cin
Oldsmobile
Moler Auto Sales Co
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Heekin’s
Navy
California
Fullon Grocery
The
Athens Co-Operative Company
Athens Co-Operative Co
Ray C. Gardner
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