David McElhinny Struck by Taxi in New York
Battlebridge New Jersey resident David McElhinny was seriously injured in New York when struck by a taxi. He suffered a fractured skull and brain surgery. Reports say his condition worsened to critical, with death expected momentarily. he is brother of Mrs. Curtis Reed of Pomeroy and son of J. C. McElhinny of the Mill Street store.
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Pomeroy
David McElhinny
Battlebridge
N. J
New York
McElhinly
Curtis Reed
Auxiliary Picnic for Drew Webster Post Members
The American Legion auxiliary of Drew Webster Post No. 39 hosted a Thursday lawn picnic for members and former service people and spouses at Mrs. A. V. Howell’s home. The event featured a welcome address, a Legion response, musical numbers by Mrs. Mike McCroba and Edna Howell, readings by Edna Howell, and speeches by Mrs. Hugh Clark and Aten Shain.
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Pomeroy
American Legion Auxiliary
Drew Webster Post
American Legion
A. V. Howell
Aten Shain
The
Legion
Mike McCroba
Miss Edna Howell Hosts Informal Party in Pomeroy
Miss Edna Howell entertained Friday evening at her Main street home with an informal party for guest Miss Helen Rogers of Middletown. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Water, and several others for card games and dancing followed by refreshments.
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Pomeroy
Edna Howell
Main Street
Helen Rogers
Middletown
Glen Chase
Leo Phillips
W. W. Water
Thelma Ward
Margaret Downie
Thelma Phillips
Charles Thomas
Donald Artman
Carl Wolf
Ethan Harper
Edward Stark
Miss Rogers
Girls Camping Club Returns From Dexter Trip
The Girls' Camping club of Middleport returned Sunday from a camping trip at the Lansbury farm near Dexter.
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Middleport
Girls’ Camping Club of
Lansbury Farm
Dexter
Local notes from Middleport and surrounding areas
Mrs. Max Harrah of Middleport is much improved after illness. Ruth Bradbury and Clarice Maag, both of Middleport, have recent health and travel updates. Ross Evans and Joe Renshaw left for a business trip to Columbus. Jeannette Beveridge visited from Columbus, and Grit Thompson, Elmer Hugh Davis, and Robert Harris visited Portsmouth on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hennessy and children returned from Cedar Point after a week’s outing.
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Max Harrah
Middleport
Ross Evans
Joe Renshaw
Columbus
Clarice Maag
Barberton
Jeannette, Beveridge
Ruth Bradbury
Grit Thompson
Elmer Hugh Davis
Robert Harris
Portsmouth
D. W. Hennessy
Cedar Point
Biddle Garden Noted As One of Southern Ohio’s Finest
In Athens the garden of Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Biddle at 29 Park Place is hailed as among the region’s most beautiful. Designed by A Donald Gray, the hillside retreat features terraces, stone walls, a circular pool, and a variety of shrubs, perennials, and roses. The setting offers multiple vistas from paths that weave through the landscape, with lilacs, peonies, columbines, and violets enhancing the tranquil hillside garden.
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Biddle Garden
Ohio
T. R. Biddle
Park Place
A. Donald Gray
Cleveland
United States
Middle West
Biddle
District rallies across Athens county in July and August
The Athens County Farm Bureau board announced July and August community rallies in Stewart Coinville Grangehall Carthage Amesville New Marshfield Canaan ville Jerseyville Mt Hermon and Hubbardsville with 8 pm starts. Speakers include Farm Bureau members from Athens and Ohio State Federation.
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Athens County
County Farm Bureau
Stewart
Coinville
Grangehall
Carthage
Amesville
Presbyterian Church
New Marshfield
Canaanville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jerseyville
Mt. Hermon
Hubbardsville
Athens County Farm Bureau
Ohio State Federation Farm Bureau
Estelle Goddard
Two Young Hikers Cross Through Athens On Long Trek
John Driskel aged 14 and Walter Formohlen aged 16 walked from Terre Haute Indiana to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania stopping briefly in Athens. They carried two blankets shirts a flask of water and a scout ax each with no food. Their lone Athens stop was a Lancaster Street grocery store as they head toward Columbus and then Pittsburgh. Governor Vic Donahey announced Edward A Fleming of Lowel Washington County was named to the state board of agriculture.
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John Driskell
Walter Formohlen
Athens
Terre Haute
Ind
Pittsburgh
Lancaster Street
Terre’ Haute
Louisville
Huntington
Wa. Va
Columbus
Vic Donahey
Edward A. Fleming
Lowel
Wershington County
State Board of Agriculture
Athens County Livestock Tax List Shows Sheep Increase
County auditor reports 1925 to 1926 livestock values with total farm animals at 111,825 down from 118,157. Sheep rise to 20,989 from 20,594. horses total 4,389 valued at $225,820. cattle 13,631 valued at $345,529. hogs 2,645 valued at $31,760. poultry totals 69,897 valued at $51,210 across Athens County towns and townships.
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Athens County
Athens Township
Alexandar
Ames
Bera
Canaan
Carthage
Dover
Lee
Lodi
Rome
Troy
Trimble
Waterloo
York
Albany
Amenville
Buchtel
Chauncey
Coolville
Glouster
Jacksonville
Athens City
Nelsonville
Alexander
Bern
Amesville
Jacksonvile
Athens
Lodl
City
Amen
Trimple
Amés
Lodigus
Covlville
Giouster
Athecity
Farmers’ Finances Improve Says Agriculture Dept
The Department of Agriculture reported improved farmer finances. Data from over 15,000 farmers show an average of 92 dollars higher income in 1925 than 1924, with average net returns of 1297 dollars in 1925 versus 1205 dollars in 1924.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Hog Prices To Continue High in Summer and Fall
The Department of Agriculture forecasts continued high hog prices this summer and fall with a slight decline next winter. Indicated hog stocks are smaller than last year and prices are expected to hold through the coming seasons.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Sheep killed and injured by dogs in Athens County
A county report shows 189 sheep killed and 65 injured by dogs in Athens County last year. Dog license funds paid 1906 to owners while 864 total licenses earned 13 654 for the year. licenses issued totaled 6161, down from 6826 a year earlier.
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Athens County
Fred Cornwell
County Board of Education
Two Get Hearing Before Helwig
Two persons appeared before Justice Pearl Helwig on Saturday. Isade Van Dyke of Canaonville faced intoxication charges and was jailed on a 760 bond after confessing no guilt. a hearing was scheduled for 2 o'clock next Wednesday.
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Pearl Helwig
Isade van Dyke
Canaonville
Dalton and
Tuckey
Frances Jones
van Dyke
Lodi Woman Arrested on Assault Charge After Complaint
Oma Carsey of Lodi township was arrested on a complaint by Floyd Hartley who accuses her of assault and battery. She denied guilt and was held to the grand jury with a satisfactory bond. Hartley says he was struck by a single tree.
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Noon
Oma Carsey
Lodi Township
Floyd Hartley
Hartley
Cain pleads not guilty in assault case arraignment
S D Cain pleaded not guilty yesterday before Justice of the Peace Carl Porter on the assault charge filed after the Sunday July 11 incident against Laura Whiting. A hearing was scheduled for Friday July 28 at 9 o'clock. arrest was made by Constable E C Mariner.
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Justice of the Peace
Carl Porter
Laura Whiting
S. D. Cain
E. C. Mariner
Suit Sought Over Dog’s Death in Rabies Serum Case
William Bernard, a New York manufacturer, sues Dr. Harry C. Crawford veterinarian for 5000 damages over Buddy the dog’s death after a rabies serum injection. Bernard defends the dog’s value despite calling him a cur. The case centers on veterinary treatment and liability.
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Jamaica
N. Y
William Bernard
Harry C. Crawford
Buddy
Juvenile Adventurers Headed for Indiana Farm Life
Alice Young nine and her brother Arthur eight planned to become farmers in Indiana with a hoe and two dollars. Police stopped them when they attempted to buy a railroad ticket.
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Chicago
Alice Young
Arthur
Indiana
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Miss Howell
Canada
Martin Ohlinger
John Motz
Gallipolis
Toronto
Ludel Boden
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Helwig
Sues
Rockers
Swanson Furniture Company
Karpen
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