Woman's letter from Carter's Creek touts Pinkham remedies
The undated letter from Mrs. Galloway of Carter's Creek Tennessee describes severe illness three years prior and claims recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She states she is now a healthy farmer's wife with energy for gardening, chickens, and housework. The note encourages other women to try the remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter’s Creek
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinks
E. T.galloway
McCune assault case dominates Nelsonville court scene
City courtroom crowds watch major assault case unfold as Miss Hilda Duncan pleads guilty to provoking a breach of the peace and awaits sentencing. Detained suspects Cle Douglas, Charles Dupler, Cleber Hallett, and others face multiple charges including assault with intent to kill and illegal vehicle registration while Squire Donley and the mayor's court alternate sessions. Local officials promise stricter enforcement as the case shifts through grand jury bonds and preliminary hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCure
Yesu
Hilda Duncan
Glouster
Cle Douglas
Miss Duncan
Dayton
Charles “Slick
Dupler
Pearson
Dup Jer
Squire H. F. Donley
McCune
Clel Douglas
Douglas
Squire Donley
Nelsonville
Carey arraigned on assault charge after domestic disturbance
Frank Carey was arrested yesterday afternoon and arraigned before Mayor McCune on a charge of assault and battery preferred by his wife Gladys Carey. The disturbance is said to have taken place July 15. Carey pleaded not guilty and bond was fixed at 200 dollars for appearance next Monday at 9 30. His mother signed the bond and he was released. Carey claims he acted in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carey
McCune
Gladys Carey
Carey
New Secretary Appointed for Nelonville Masonic Bodies
C. H. Bartlett is named secretary pro tempore of the Nelonville Masonic bodies to fill the unexpired term of Ivan V. Kinney who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Bartlett
Nelonville
Ivan V. Kinney
Buchtel Man Isaac Day Dies at 67
Isaac Day, aged 67, died Sunday night at his Buchtel home. Funeral services by Rev. Kemper will be held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial will follow in Buchtel. He is survived by a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Day
Buchtel
Kemper
Mr. L G Matheny Visited Glouster with Daughter
Mr. L G Matheny spent the weekend at Glouster visiting his daughter Mrs Will Pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. L. G. Matheny
Glouster
Will Pride
Kelch Family Returns From Short Vacation
Mrs. L R Kelch and her daughter Miss Ruth came home Sunday after a two week vacation in Akron and Buckeye Lake.
Loyal Women class entertains at Mrs Starkey home
The president, vice president and teachers hosted Loyal Women class members and friends at Mrs Starkey's home. The evening featured conversation, readings and music. Thelma Kentner and Gladys Starkey sang two duets. Visitors included Mrs Jane Jackson, Mrs Jessie Davis of Columbus, Mrs Dumont of St Louis, Mrs McMasters, and Mrs Schubert. Refreshments followed. Mrs Charles Kentner will host July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Women’s
Starkey
Thelma Kentner
Gladys Starkey
Jane Jackson
Jessie Davis
Columbus
Dumont
St. Louis
McMasters
Schubert
Charles Kentner
Installation of D. of A. Officers Named
The D. of A. installation featured officers C Adda Groves A C Della Pidcock P C Daisy Kesterson A P C Ella Patton V C Nettie Edgell A V C Emma Cole yaiden Goldie Kuhn Conductor Gertrude Frank O S Reea Spence I S Ollie Sibert R C Sophie Mann Treasurer Clara Backus Secretary Mattie Weekley Trustees Blanche Stanley Maud Evans Pianist Opal Backus Representative Clara Wallace The evening ended with lunch and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. of A.’s
C.—Adda Groves
A. C
Della Pidcock
P. C
Daisy Kesterson
Ella Patton
V. C
Nettie Edgell
Emma Cole
Yaiden
Goldie Kuhn
Gertrude Frank
O. S
Reea Spence
I. S
Ollie Sibert
R. C
Sophie Mann
Clara Backus
Mattie Weekley
Blanche Stanley
Maud Evans
Opal Backus
Clara Wallace
Veterans Bureau official to meet ex-service men in Nelsonville
The Glen ford Dugan Post with Mr C W Kitner of the United States Veterans Bureau will be at the Nelsonville mayor's office Thursday afternoon and evening July 20. Ex-service men who planned to see him in Athens may now meet him in Nelsonville. Also notes a Sunday gathering at J E Lee’s with S A Murphy family and Sophia Moore family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
C. W. Kitner
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Nelsonville
Kitner
Athens
Country Club
Jack Sweeney
Heber Gahm
Mr and Mrs W W Lee Visit In New Straitsville
Mr and Mrs W W Lee of New Straitsville were Saturday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs J W Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Lee
New Straitsville
J. W. Lee
Weltzheimer Family Returns From Buckeye Lake Cottage
Mr and Mrs C E Weltzheimer and family came back yesterday after spending time at their Buckeye Lake cottage.
Sunday School Picnic Near Mrs. Kelly Home
Mrs. Retta Howe led a Sunday School class picnic on the lawn at Mrs. Florence Kelly’s home. Fifteen young ladies attended the delightful supper gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retta ‘Howe
Florence Kelly
Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Robertson Home
The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Sam Robertson's home with Mrs. Edington and Mrs. Ledley assisting. President Mrs. Retta Howe led the business session and Mrs. A. L. Barker directed the mission study. Refreshments were served.
Grant Guests at Mrs Williams Home in Canaanville
Mr and Mrs James Grant and Clinton Hick of Columbus with Mr and Mrs W M Hick visited Mrs Williams in Canaanville on Sunday as guests for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grant
Clinton Hick
Columbus
W. M. Hick
Canaanville
Mr. Grant
Williams
Melsheimer
W. J. Miller
Evelyn and
Faith
E. W. Howe
Blanche and
Maude Howe
Poplar Avenue
Sacred concert by Logan First Methodist church orchestra
A 26 piece orchestra from the Logan First Methodist church delivered a rare and inspiring sacred concert. Director Joseph led a skilled program featuring Mendelssohn Athalia March, Elite Polka cornet solo, Haydn The Heavens are telling, Bela Lustspiel, Light Cavalry, and Star Spangled Banner with selected vocal and violin solos. The audience praised the performance despite intense heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
First Methodist Church of
Logan
Joseph
Focal Church
Athalia
Mendelssohn—Orchestra
Miles —Orches
Observations on political compromise and candidate support
The writer notes relief that a political arrangement is settled as their partner agrees to back all candidates while seeking approval for one or two favored items. The tone praises compromise as a practical, beneficial approach to shared political decision making.
Wells Names Six Greatest Men in History
The text notes H. G. Wells has selected six greatest men in history and seeks the identities of the other five to be associated with him. It reflects regional curiosity and anticipation of Wells's definitive announcement.
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H. G. Wells
Cash Stratton and the Athens county jail spell
The dialogue between Cash Stratton and the writer notes the era of industrial unrest and jokes about serving nine months in jail. Stratton wonders what action could get a person imprisoned so long, reflecting local tension in Athens county.
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Cash Stratton
Cash
Athens County
Festive bootleggers urged to exit swiftly
The piece counsels bootleggers at celebrations to use their legs, exit quickly, and depart with speed. The tone urges haste and caution to avoid trouble or capture.
Bartlett Remembered and Renowned Yet Bypassed
The speaker recalls passing through Bartlett, birthplace of the narrator, noting the town lacks monuments music or tribute for the son who puts it on the map. Fame is elusive as the town, less celebrated than Yap, seems to rust without honor or a statue. The verse ends with a defiant cuss at the town’s neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
Isle of Yap
Watch Dog Wedding Date Confirmed Amid Society Review
A society editor notes the Watch Dog's wedding date is definitively set as the scene shifts to reflections on a young man’s past at the university. The text hints a controversial pursuit and suggests bigamy as a possible course of action.
Speed Ordinance Aimed at Jolt Wagons in Amesville
A sign in Amesville Ohio declares that speed will be strictly enforced. The rule targets jolt wagons and ox carts as the main road traffic capable of navigating the town's rough roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Ohio
Letting a Friend Share the Last Bottle Test
The phrase presents a test of true friendship as yielding one’s final drink to a friend. It implies sacrifice and loyalty in close companionship, using a simple act as a measure of value and trust.
Local residents and families visit around Pomeroy and Athens
Carpenter Starling Smith and wife Mrs Howery and daughter Helen visited. Mrs A E Dunbar and Pauline Tewksbury were at Pomeroy and Middleport Monday. Mrs M Swett visiting Augusta Swett of Columbus. Sam Throckmorton and daughter from Chicago plan extended visit. Albert Cline and family at John Cline and I N Chase homes. William Phillips of Albany visited F H Throckmorton and family Sunday. Carl Caster bought a new Fordson tractor. Owen Woodyards and family of Columbus visiting O B Woody and family. E L Schwan and wife Sunday guests of Abe Tewksbury. Dolph Climber and family of Knox township Sunday guests of Armstead Mace. J C Girby and wife and Guy Girby visiting F C Oan and family of Athens Sunday. Joseph Mace of Middleport visited A Mace and wife Friday. Harland Sisson visited John and family of Pt Rock Sunday.
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F. Coan
Athens Sunay
Joseph Mace
Middleport
A. Mace
Harland Sisson
John
Pt. Rock Sunay
Feel Weak Tired All Played Out Woman’s Kidney Remedy Ad
A traditional newspaper ad urges Dean's Kidney Pills for fatigue dizziness backache and nervous weakness blamed on female trouble. It cites Mrs Lon Cunningham of Athens reporting relief after using the product and restoring normal kidney activity.
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Dean
Athens
Lon Cunningham
Central Ave
Social Visits Reported Across Families In Region
Mr and Mrs Pearl Coe with two children from Pearl Chapel and Mrs Lucy White of Albany visit George Tribe and family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fields and daughter Eloise visit Mr and Mrs Jr Greenleaf. Mr and Mrs Charles Pratt are...
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Pearl Coe
Pearl Chapel
Lucy White
Albany
Frank Kenney
Pleasant Valley
George Tribe
Fields
Eloise
Jr. Greenleaf
Charles Pratt
Births and Visits Highlight Rural Community Life
The Radford and King families welcomed a new daughter born Monday July 17. Do Moore and family hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs John Radford Homer and Mr and Mrs Job King. Sunday school at Bassett church follows with preaching by Rev Homer Smith of Athens. Elsie Braley Jessieossington and Ray Moore of Athens visited Parkersburg Marietta. Elanor Wolford and two Toledo children spent last Thursday with Clark Pratt. G C Lawson hosted guests including two sons from West Virginia and Marvel Halliday of Langsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Radford
Homer
Job King
Do. St. Moore
Bassett
Homer Smith
Athens
Elsie Braley
Jessie Iossington
Ray Moore
Parkersburg
Marietta
Elanor Wolford
Toledo
Clark Pratt
G. C. Lawson
West Virginia
Marvel Halliday
Langsville
Swartz Guests Attend Dinner and Club Installations
Mr and Mrs William Swartz of Jacksonville hosted a July 16 basket dinner at John Wagners Mid Hocking home with many neighbors and relatives from Trimble Giouster Greens Run and nearby. White Rose Temple Pythian Sisters installed officers including Grace Holaschuh CG Sophia Hayden Sue Searis Esther Lamborn Maggie Skinner Wealthy Williams Florence Gingerelli Mabel Richards.
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William Swartz
Jacksonville
James Mates
Trimble
Sam Wyatt
Harvey Norris
Giouster
Vesta Norris
John Wagner
Mid-Hocking
Joseph McDonald
Guy Triplett
Hildred
Pearl Jewitt
Elza
Harry Cheney
Joseph
William Chambers
Sadie Henry
Mark
Rosa Roush
Jack
Charles Mithoan
Dorothea
Charles
William
Joe Molrano
Dan
Rose
Harry
White Rose Temple
Pythian Sisters
P. C
Grace Holaschuh
M.or
Sophia Hayden
Kate Vaughn
EF. J
Sue Searis
Esther Lamborn
Maggie Skinner
Wealthy Williams
Florence Gingerelli
Mabel Richards
Pedicord Couple Welcome Daughter This Morning
Mr and Mrs FE E Pedicord of this city announce the birth of a daughter born this morning. The family names and details are noted in local society records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. E. Pedicord
Palmer Visit as Daughter Arrives in Columbus
Mr and Mrs CC L Palmer travel to Columbus to meet their daughter Mrs G A Martin Dell and her baby who will visit the Palmer home this evening. Rebekah lodge installs officers Selina Zimmer P G Lena Anderson N G Beatrice Bickley V G Florence Vaughn warden Mary Angle conductor Edyth Davis chaplain Ora Jones R S to N G Martha Higgins L S to N G Mary Robinson R B S to V G Mary Yarger L S to V G Garnet Hannet O G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. L. Palmer
Columbus
G. A. Martindell
Palmer Home
Marcelli Te Rebekah Lodge
Selina Zimmer
Mrs. Lucinda Brooks Returns From Columbus Hospital
Mrs. Lucinda Brooks, colored, has returned from Protestant hospital in Columbus where she underwent an appendicitis operation a few weeks ago. Jacksonville old time baseball players will play the regular Jacksonville team at Jacksonville Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Brooks
Protestant Hospital
Columbus
Jacksonville
Old Timers to Play Afternoon Baseball at 2:30
Jacksonville recalls its baseball heyday with an old timers lineup including Corbin oar Stewart Stephenson Kramer Scott W Brown Kempton Simpson Swindell Morris Milta Anderson and Rasp Geary. Andrew Ginnan Sr will umpire. Admission is free for fans to see the historic game.
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Oldtimers
Jacksonville
Corbin Oar Stewart
Stephenson
Kramer
Scott
W. Brown
S. Kempton
Simpson
E. Swindell
A. Morris
Vern Milta
E. Anderson
John Rasp
John Gear
Mrs Turner and daughter depart after visit in town
Mrs Ben Turner and daughter Margaret end a visit with Mrs Turner’s parents Mr and Mrs C F Jonas and leave this morning for their home in Columbus.
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Ben Turner
Margaret
Hawk Family Visit Spends Weekend in City
Roy Hawk of Nelsonville visited the city with his parents Mr and Mrs B W Hawk. He was joined by his niece Mary Margaret Mechem also of Nelsonville who had stayed a week at the Hawks home.
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W. A. Mills
Athens
Ed Mills
Jessie Mills
Roy Hawk
Nelsonville
B. W. Hawk
Mary Margaret Mechem
Hawk
G. M. Romine
Mr. Oliver Mutchler
Columbus
Rutland
Dunns Return Home After Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs J C Dunn and their two children returned to Columbus yesterday following a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs C L Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Dunn
Columbus
C. L. Eddy
Mine operators seek resumption at old wage scale
A telegram to Supt. F B M Blower from J W Blower president and manager says if miners resume at the old scale the mine may start. Blower will post notices confirming readiness to operate if employees accept the old wages. It is unclear if The Ohio Collieries Co acted similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisylvania
FB. M. Blower
J. W. Blower
Washington, D C
Blower
Ohio Collieries Co
J. B. Stoltz
Williams Visits Athens In Ohio Governor Bid
Mr. D. W. Williams of Jackson, a Republican candidate for Ohio governor, toured Athens greeting old friends and tending political fences. An alumnus of Ohio University he called on Prof. D. J. Evans, his uncle, during the city visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Williams
Jackson
Ohio
Athens
Williams
The
Ohio University
D. J. Evans
City
Mines to Reopen in Western Pennsylvania
Eight formerly union operated coal mines in western Pennsylvania will be reopened immediately after President Harding invited operators to resume mining. The decision was announced tonight at the operators' headquarters in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Harding
Prince of Wales Best Man at Mountbatten Wedding
In London on July 18 the Prince of Wales acted as best man at the marriage of Prince Louis Mountbatten, nephew of King George, to Miss Edwin A. Ashley, noted as the wealthiest girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
London
Prince of Wales
Prince Louis Mountbatten
King George
Edwin A. Ashley
Social notes from Cincinnati visits and church gathering
Miss Helen Salger arrives from Cincinnati for a brief visit with Miss Ina Beverage at 35 East Carpent er Street. Miss Beverage, on vacation from Washington government work, hosts. Mrs J B Shepard returns from Cleveland with daughter Porter ill in nursing study. Guests include Frank Edgar of Rochester and R G Shepard family from Cleveland. Automobile trip. Woman's Bible class picnic at First Presbyterian Thursday at 5 30 p.m. transportation meet at church 5 p.m. Mrs Gard and Mrs Liggett in charge. Dr and Mrs J N Brown host Roy Middleton Ora Middleton Urbana as house guests, sisters to Mrs Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Salger
Cincinnati
Miss Ina Beverage
J. B. Shepard
Cleveland
Porter
First Presbyterian Church
W. L. Gard
North Hill
Presbyterian Church
J. N. Brown
Nelson Apartment
Roy Middleton
Son
Ora
Urbana
Middleton
Mrs. Brown
Careless Shampooing Spoils the Hair
A historically styled advice note warns against harsh soaps and alkali in shampoos. It promotes Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless, claiming it cleanses the scalp with little product and leaves hair soft, silky, and manageable.
Atlanta Lumberman Among Ten Indicted in War Contract Fraud
Washington July 18. John Lewis Phillips a millionaire lumber man of Atlanta Georgia and nine others were indicted by a federal grand jury for alleged conspiracy to defraud the United States government through war contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Lewis Phillips
Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Famous Editor Miller Dies at New York Times After Illness
Charles R Miller longtime editor of the New York Times died Tuesday after months of illness. He served the paper for four decades shaping its editorial voice and standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles R Miller
New York Times
Harding to Receive Adolfo De La Huerta as Mexican Citizen
President Harding will welcome Adolfo De La Huerta Mexico’s finance minister at the White House and greet him as a citizen of Mexico. The official statement confirms the planned meeting today in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Adolfo de la Huerta
Mexico
White House
Capture of Baltinglass Tulley and Newton Barry Reported
Dublin reports that free state troops captured three towns Baltinglass Tulley and Newton Barry in a sweeping advance. Government sources confirmed the gains and credited organized maneuvers and local support for the three-town seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Baltinglass
Tulley
Newton Barry
Beckler Action Feld Until Fall Beckler Action Feld Until Fall
A bound grand jury is to hear the case of Peckler, Athens contractor, charged with violating a law capping work hours. Rowland appeared for the client. plea court appearance not yet. Bond fixed at $2906. awaiting grand jury action this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckler
Athens
Rowland
State Troops Sent as Rail Strike Sparks Barrier
Swick Georgia July 18 reports say companies from St Simons Island donated troops to Waycross after a railway strike disrupted traffic near the port. The move aims to restore order and resume essential rail service amid the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia State
St. Sis Island
QUAIN'S HEADACHE POWDERS Promoted as Fast Relief
An advertisement claims QUAIN'S HEADACHE POWDERS cure headaches in minutes. It attributes relief to removing the ache from sun strain, hard work, or play and urges readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quain
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Farmer
Druggists of B. Fougera & Co., Inc
Beekman
West Gay ST
Sam M. Johnson
Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co
Harley-Davidson
A. D. Farrow
Nelsonville, Ohio
John McCormick
Kaelin
Nelsonville, O
Nelsonvillie News
Miss McLaughlin
McArthur
Miss Barnes
Chicago
F Order
Orland McLaughlin
Willard Webb
Phil Kelch
C. S. Sheppard
Chiropractors
Frederick S. Schubert
Vernon D
Palmer Graduates
S. S
D. OF Ann
S. A. Murphy
Eugene
Fred
Sophia Moore
Geneva
J. E. Lee
Kathryn Lee
Star Spangled Banner — Orchestra
By Bart
Doan
Foster Milburn Co
Mig. Chem
Buffalo
White Hall
Dan” Williams
Lela
Georgia Warner
C. M. Smith
Georgia Hickman
Tom Hickman
Lela Warner
New Lexington
Dana
Audrey Russel
Dana Russell
H. W. Riley
South
Congress Street
Russell
Buckeye Lake
Mrs. Russell
Newark
Lawrence Schofield
Howard Russell
Belle Valley
William Spence
Herbert A. Green
Robert
Martha
Mary Carolyn
Portsmouth
Mrs. Green
Mrs. O. B. Murphey
Fast State Street
E. L. Dumaree
Warren
Roy Saylor
Grosvenor Street
Mr. Dumaree
Saylor
John R. Sprague
John Jr
C. E. Stacks
Millfield
Cumberland
Summit Mountains
Olive Shipe
Don Gabriel
West Washington Street
Vera Gabriel
E. E. Johnson
University Terrace
Forol Nance
A. Cavanaugh
Joseph Shea
Pittsburg
Thomas Littler
Main Barstow
Jogan
Robert Davidson
Davidson
Ralph Stareher
Catherine
Lancaster
C. L. Rardin
Aymond
E. H. Rardin
Magnetic Springs
J. C. Rardin
Ted and
Neg le
Beckler
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Athens, Ohio
Lash
Morrow
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