Luncheon at Hotel Berry With Charleston Guest
Mrs W D Lewis of Charleston W Va entertained at Hotel Berry Thursday with a luncheon. The yellow and white theme featured artistic place settings, centered Fressia, and hand painted cards. Guests included Mrs W E Moler Mrs C T Moore Mrs G L Fenzel Mrs H J Brown and the host Mrs W W Coe.
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W. D. Lewis
Charleston
W. Va
H. J. Brown
W. W. Coe
Hotel Berry
Fressia
W. E. Moler
C. T. Moore
G. L. Fenzel
Musile Club Hosts Woman's Music Evening at Miss Noss Home
Musile Club at Noss home in University Terrace hosted the Woman's Music club with a Schumann and Schubert program. Performers included Miss Noss Mrs Hizey Mrs Siegel Mrs Phillips and others presenting duets solos and a life of Schumann paper read by Mrs Woods.
Club Program on China At the Current Events Club
The Current Events club met at 6 Pearl Street with Mrs. Anna White in chair. The next meeting is set for Friday February 18 due to church services. Notable acts included Mrs. Woolworth on China’s Empty Rice Boat, Pearl Drake’s vocal and an encore, Melba Woodworth readings, and violin solos by Janis Battin with Ruth Miller at the piano.
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China
Anna White
Pearl Street
J. V. Jones
James EB. Woolworth
Pearl Drake
W. W. Lee
Melba Woodworth
Janis Battin
Athens
Ruth Miller
Clara Whipple
Henry A. Hatch
Local social notes and club meetings planned for weekend
Mrs Alston Ellis leaves for Columbus for a few days. Pythian Sisters set 6:30 pm meeting time. Sigma Pi auxiliary meets Saturday at 2 at chapter house 16 South Congress. Miss Rose hosts Pallas club Saturday 2:30 with Garveys Empire of Ethiopia from World's Work. Martzolff Class Ladies meet 7 pm at First M E church with Rev F M Evans speaking. Mrs J R Duke arrives from New York City with sisters Faye and Gay McCutcheon en route to California for spring. McCutcheon sisters to boarding school.
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Sigma Pi
Chapter House
South Congres Street
Rose
Church Street
Pallas Club
Garvey
Ethiopia
Martzolff
M. E. Church
F. M. Evans
J. R. Duke
New York City
Fred Hipscher
West Washington Street
Jeff
Faye
Gay McCutcheon
Mrs. Duke
California
New York
McCutcheon
Federal agents seek tester for lizzard whiskey from Toledo laundry
Federal agents in Toledo seek a courageous taster to sample a confiscated lizzard whiskey found in Lee Hung's laundry. The mash contains whiskey ingredients and five lizards and smells like fine liquor. No charges will be filed until an expert drinker swallows and judges the concoction.
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Toledo
Lee Hung
Savings habits and time deposits urged by Buckeye State loan
A promotional note emphasizes that success comes from work and frugal habits. It advocates opening a savings account or making a time deposit and invites inquiries. Buckeye State Building & Loan Co. at 2a East Gay St Columbus Ohio.
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Buckeye State Eubing & Loan Co
Rankin
Gay St
Columbus
Ohio
Americans Captured After Attempt To Seize Bergdoll In Germany
Six Americans were jailed at Eberbach after attempting to grab Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, once a Philadelphian and draft dodger seeking German citizenship. Leaders Sgt Karl Neal of Maryland and Franz Zimmer of Denver were linked to the criminal investigation under the provost marshal’s office.
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Berlin
Eberbach
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Karl Neal
Maryland
Franz Zimmer
Denver
Colo
Dodger
Eugene Stecher
Robert Freudenberger
Coblenz
Neal and
Zimmer
Department of Criminal Investi
Provost Marshall
Marion county treasury robbery clue through eye dilation
In Marion Ohio, police used a forensic eye dilation cue from Harry Ferry to doubt the teller Forry's robbery story. Chief J W Thompson said the pupils were normal after the slugging, leading investigators to doubt the narrative and pursue a new theory.
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Marion, O
Marion County Treasury
Harry Ferry
J. W. Thompson
Forry
Harry
Two Million Railroad Workers Urged to Cut Wages
Chicago dispatch reports railroad executives urge voluntary wage cuts to ease the labor wage crisis. W G Besler of New Jersey Central argues employees should accept less pay to help the nation out of the rail tangle, while William G Lee notes purchasing power matters more than high wages. No drastic slashes are expected if Besler’s view prevails.
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Chicago
W. G. Besler
New Jersey Central Railroad
Association of Railroad Executives
Besler
United Press
William G. Lee
Prominent Men Are Fined for Contempt in Subpoena Case
In Lexington Kentucky on January 28 Rev Mark Collis pastor of Broadway Christian church Geo B Casey Rotary Club president and Wm Sloan were fined one dollar each plus costs by Circuit Judge R C Stoll for contempt of court. They failed to respond to subpoenas as witnesses in a case.
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Lexington
Mark Collis
Broadway Christian Church
Geo. B. Casey
Rotary Club
Wm. Sloan
R. C. Stoll
First woman convict under Crabbe act in Findlay
In Findlay Ohio on January 28 1924 Mrs Faye Williams a black woman was fined 1000 for selling intoxicating liquor becoming the first female convict under the Crabbe act in the city.
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Findlay
Crabbe
Faye Williams
Missing two weeks in Saranac Lake brothers cross lake
Police and friends search for Oscar and Geo Bernard who began crossing Lake Champlain on January 14 and have not been heard from since leaving home.
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Saranac Lake
Oscar
Geo. Bernard
Lake Champlain
Ancient church organ in China remains sound after decades
After more than fifty years of service in a Chinese church, the organ with bamboo pipes remains in good condition, continuing to accompany services and ceremonies.
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China
Goetz Teaches Health Hygiene to Mothers and Workers
Dr. Alice L. Goetz of Santa Barbara serves as educational hygiene specialist with the California state health social hygiene bureau. She lectures mothers on training children for health and also speaks to working men and women in stores and plants and clubs about living healthfully.
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Alice L. Goetz
Santa Barbara
Cal
California Staff Health
Oe Goetz
Ench
FIGHTING WAY THRU ICE FOR SEARCH OF MARY CALDWELL
In Detroit on January 28 a deputy sheriff and police braved heavy ice for three hours to reach islands in the lower Detroit river and search for Mary Caldwell an 18 year old stenographer missing since December 15 No trace found on Fig or Sag Islands and authorities planned to scour rump runner strongholds alleged to hold her Caldwell and family moved from Atlanta Georgia three years ago and an earlier attempt to cut through the ice failed.
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Detroit
Detroit River
Mary Caldwell
Atlanta
Prohibition Agents Nab Pair After Mule Named Mollie Leads Trail
Andy Dey blamed his horse Mollie for leading officers to a rig and a jug of raisin jack. Officers followed Mollie nine miles to Deg s home and found a still and Deg.
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Alliance
Class Six Sets Sunday Meeting in Opera House
Due to large Sunday school attendance, Class Six will meet at the Athens Opera House next Sunday instead of the First M. E. church. The Martzolff class will use the church main auditorium, which had been used by Class Six.
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Scott Allen
Athens
Olympic Stars Face Indoor Meet in Chicago Tonight
Stars will compete in the Illinois Athletic Association indoor handicap track and field meet in Chicago tonight. Event features top Olympic athletes from the region.
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Chicago
Olympic Stars
Thellinois Athletic Association
Gearless differential using friction developed in Europe
A friction based gearless differential designed for tight automobiles has been developed in Europe. The invention relies entirely on friction to provide differential action without gears.
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Europe
Proper Etiquette For Home Guests In The Morning
Rules outline correct conduct for house guests including tidying rooms putting away garments and beds coverings, keeping windows closed in stormy weather, and avoiding loud arguments or commanding servants. It warns against turning down borrowed book leaves leaving dishes or dragging furniture to a veranda.
West challenges Ohio crackdown on home brew case
William West fined 50 dollars and costs for manufacturing home brew. He filed a petition in error against Ohio to reverse the lower court. Officers Cady and Sheriff Parker found over 50 bottles at Hocking Mine House No. 211. Alcohol tested 2.63 percent three days after the raid, per Professor Bentley of Ohio University. West contends evidence did not prove the allegations. Justice Helwig noted a reduced fine due to questions about the alcohol amount at the raid.
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William West
New Fire-Safe Wad Aims to Reduce Forest Blaze Risk
A non inflammable non smouldering wad for abota has been invented to lessen forest fire danger. Aya Sel.
Interlocking Cord Tire Co executives held on blue sky fraud
Walter Kline president and general manager of Interlocking Cord Tire Company Mogadore C B Fust secretary J W Rinear treasurer and L W Rinear sales manager were arrested on secret indictments charging blue sky law violations and obtaining money under false pretenses The company incorporated in 1919 with 1 000 000 stock and about 700 000 was raised while only up to 200 000 remained in assets according to plaintiffs in a receivership suit
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Akron
Walter Kline
Interlocking Cord Tire Company
Mogadore
C. B. Fust
J. W. Rinear
L. W. Rinear
Grand
Denver officer testifies in LA murder case
Mrs. Ida L. Gregory a Denver juvenile court officer resumed testimony in Los Angeles Superior Court to support the prosecution against Lauree L. Peete charged with the murder of Jacob Denton. Her daughter Maude will follow, detailing Peete’s actions and demeanor before and after the killing. The witnesses were guests at the Denton mansion when Denton disappeared and was found dead.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ida L. Gregory
Denver
Willis
Lauree L. Peete
River and Harbor Appropriations Set at 15 Million
Washington Jan 28 The House Appropriations Committee reported a bill funding river and harbor work for the next fiscal year at 15 250 000 dollars. Government departments sought 57 000 000. The approved sum is about 3 000 000 more than the current year’s allotment.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Mahany Appointed American Rep to International Immigration Commission
Rowland B. Mahany solicitor for the department of labor has been named by the president as the American representative on the international commission of immigration and emigration to meet in Geneva Switzerland. This marks the first appointment under the League of Nations for the United States.
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Rowland B. Mahany
Department of la Ha
Gon
International Commission of Immigration and Emigration
Geneva
Switerland
Lrst
Graender
League of Nations, O
Food dollar leads rise in purchasing power says report
Washington January 28 official figures from the labor department show the food dollar has advanced 25 percent since June and now equals 66.1 cents of 1913 value. Other dollars for clothing travel amusement also gained value with varied past five to six months readings.
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Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Labor Department
Department
Important Meet of Merchants Is Scheduled
More than 1,000 Ohio merchants are expected to attend the eighth annual convention of the Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishers Association Cleveland February 15 and 16. The convention follows a period of business low mood and is seen by officers as one of the most important ever held. Members include J. L. Beckley and Son The D. Zenner Co. and the F. L. Preston Co. of Athens.
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Ohio
Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishers Asoe
Cleveland
J. L. Beckley and Son
D. Zenner Co
F. L. Preston Co
Athens
Clothiers’ Association
Parmer Testifies on Milk and Beef Trade at Prison Farm
K B Parmer superintendent of the London prison farm testified before a special legislative committee. He stated prisoners ate beef rejected for tubercular cattle but believed it passed government inspection. Parmer also explained corn price lists showing $1.50 a bushel purchased versus 60 cents sold.
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Columbus
K. B. Parmer
London
Special Legislative Committee
Parmer
State Penitentiary
Palmer
Board of Administration
Railroad Fireman Shot in Cincinnati Saloon Brawl
Cincinnati January 28 Fred Berning a railroad fireman died from a bullet wound to the abdomen received last night in a saloon brawl Patrolman Poggendick arrested Berning after the door was broken and the shooting happened as he attempted to escape
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Cincinnati, O
Fred Berning
Poggendick
Berning
Death of David Geary at 65
David Geary died at 11 o'clock this morning at his home 441 East State street from pneumonia complications after illness began Christmas Day. He leaves his widow and one sister Mrs G Shufelt of Columbus. Funeral plans to be announced. Also note a North Carolina plant development for cheap fertilizer using a process that lowers feldspar melting point.
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David Geary
East State Street
North Carolina
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MR. Hog
Mrground
Grover Bergdoll
Railroad
Opera House
Wilson
League
Lash
Palm Beach
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Bridgeport, Conn
Mrs
Archibald Mcbitt, Omer
l_ter
The
Object Association
State Supreme Court
Eas
N. Court St
W. Union St
Gline Pharmacy Co
Athens, Ohio
Sonora
Emerson Records
Jon
Sandman
Whispering
Wonder Girl
Parker Bros. Piano Co
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