Jock escapes from Glouster jail after break in
In Glouster on July 21 midnight the jail door was pried and a jail break occurred after the Jock had been broken. E Hooks, earlier arrested by Deputy Heck, fled again. Local officers seek the responsible party while charges against Hooks were filed in Athens Friday morning by Marshal Williams, with no action known by officers Friday night. Also, a group from the local Rebekah lodge attended the convention in McConnelsville Friday night, listing members H E Jones, Laura Gatehel, Mae Dunnett, Vera Darling, Agnes Toldy, Lise McKee, Nellie Jones, and Mare Dodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
E Hooks
Heck
Freedom
Hooks
Athens
Marshal Williams
Rebekah
McConnelsville
H. E. Jones
Laura Gatehel
Mae Dunnett
Vera Darling
Agnes Toldy
Lise McKee
Nellie Jones
Mare Dodson
Gloustir
Durbers
Jewell
John Wacoda
Hemlock
Jait
Will James Jewell
Train Strikes Truck Injuring Two Men Near Jacksonville
At a Jacksonville crossing a milk truck was struck by a train around 9:30 this morning. Ray Gmond Mulpas and Vern Andrews sustained injuries while Andrews jumped clear and Mulipas was driving. both walked to a local doctor for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulipas
Improving Condition Reported For John Merry
Chauncey July 21 The condition of John Merry of this city is reported to be improving after hemorrhages of the stomach. He was taken to Grant hospital days ago and underwent a blood transfusion given by his brother Lloyd Merry of Beloit. Other local notes cover church society activities and several Chauncey visitors and residents, including visits by F E Cook to Baltimore and relatives from Columbus and Newark.
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Chauncey
John Merry
Merry
Grant Hospital
Lloyd Merry
Beloit
Wisconsin
Robert Coulson
Zanesville
Samuel Coulson
Roy Fendergrass
Warren B Koons
Columbus
Peter Fendergrass
Koons
Richard Theasey
Mary Keasey
I. F. Hamilton
Charleston
W. Va
T. R. Hamilton
Dean Hamilton
Ans
Floyd Moera
Lewis
Newark
Ohio
Homer
John Meryt
Farmers Depend More on Trucks for City Markets
Farmers near large cities increasingly rely on motor trucks to haul fruits and vegetables to markets. The department of agriculture notes that 26 to 34 percent of leading fruits entering New York come by truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Aericulture
New York
Bell and Wein Address Chauncey Miners Meeting
Bell and Conrad Wein, officials of the United Mine Workers, spoke to Chauncey miners. The meeting on Saturday at the K of P hall drew over 100 attendees amid rumors that New York Coal Company representatives might offer work at the Chauncey mine. The group unanimously backed the policy committee’s action.
Berry harvest grows plentiful in Chauncey fields
In Chauncey on July 21 residents report abundant blackberries this season with berries ripening well. Many people pick for home use daily while some sell produce. William Beecher of this city notes picking nine gallons in one day and eleven gallons on another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Wiliam Beecier
Mutual Gain Assets Reported for 1928 29
Directors of the Mutual Home Savings association release an annual financial report showing assets at 497000 with reserves up 3900 for the year. The association paid 5 percent interest to all customers and re elected J J Sisler L W Roberts and W W Coe as directors. Officers re elected: M M Kerr president C P Kircher vice president T N Hoover secretary J J Lister treasurer M D Hughes attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Home Savings Association
Association
J. J. Sisler
L. W. Roberts
W. W. Coe
M. M. Kerr
P. Kircher
T. N. Hoover
J. J. Lister
M. D. Hughes
Picked Berries End With Accident On Path
Chauncey on July 21 reports a berry picker tripped on a wire while carrying buckets of blackberries. He dropped the berries as he fell and says he was permanently injured by mosquitoes as he tried to gather the fruit. Local incident details describe a hall corridor mishap and spilled fruit during the harvest period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Eltuven
Bechier
Myers Cooper to Speak in Athens Campaign Visit
Myers F. Cooper Republican governor candidate from Cincinnati plans a campaign stop in Athens. Ohio University Cooper-for-Governor Club president Victor Miller confirms the itinerary includes Athens with a speech on Prohibition tavation and road building from the courthouse steps. The college band will participate and the club counts 200 members.
99 Year Old Mrs Beebe Visits Chauncey Family
Mrs Marzartt Beebe aged 99 spends a week in Chauncey living with her son Har ley A Beebe. She threads a needle reads without glasses and remains active in mind and conversation. She is a well known long time resident with several children and a widowed husband Hopson Beebo long deceased.
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Chauncey
Marzartt Beebe
Harley A. Beebe
Beebe
Hopson Beebo
Two Water Lines Are Being Joined in Athens
Athens city service department workers connect two dead end water lines on Riverside drive and Tartary street to improve circulation. About 600 feet of 3 quarter inch pipe is used. project expected to finish by early next week. Three city workers are on the job, under Service Director G M Romine.
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Riverside Drive
Tartary Street
Bevine
Athens
West Vian Street
Fractory Street
Crystal Pool
G M. Romine
City Service Department
Farmers Picnic Planned for August 9 in Two Counties
Plans for the annual farmers picnic were confirmed at the Pomona Grange meeting in Athens County. Hundreds of farmers from Athens and Meigs counties are expected to attend on August 9 at the Carpenter Experiment farm with farm tours, demonstrations, games, and an address by a national grange speaker.
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Carpenter Experiment Farm
Pomona Grange
Athens County
Athens
Meigs
Court House Doings in Common Pleas Court
Fifty dollars temporary alimony was awarded to Zina Ranchottom in a Common Pleas court Friday while her divorce suit from William Ranchottom remains pending. Athens Chishan church filed a petition to borrow 3500 dollars to finish paying for its premises and to fund repairs. The loan would be secured by a promissory note at 6 percent interest, payable semi annually, maturing in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Zina Ranchottom
William Ranchottom
Athens Chishan Church
Shurch
Truck Driver Injured Night Crash Near Lanscott Farm
EM Caat right sustained slight cuts to arms and face when a 3-ton truck from Columbus to Cochille for Ohio Fuel Co veered off on the Athens Pannanvilla road at Lanscott farm. The steel cab sheltered him in a fall after being blinded by approaching headlights. He was taken to Dr. J. J. Flennie for treatment and the truck was later driven on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EM Caatright
Columbus
Cochille
Ohio Fuel Company
Athens- Pannanvilla
Lanscott Farm
Biedel-Menndit Company
Athens
Mead
J. J. Flennie
Epworth League Members to Attend Southern Ohio Institute
Members of the Epworth League of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Athens plan to join the Lancaster campgrounds for the Southern Ohio Institute from July 24 to 29. Rev. G. A. Gantter Irene Parks social secretary Elizabeth Hughes Bernice Kayser Janet Bing and Ann Evans will attend. The league owns a culture at the campgrounds and those attending will occupy it next week. Mr Coulter will be an instructor on the Institute faculty and Miss Parks will serve as dean of women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
First Methodist Iepiscopal ‘Church of Athens
Lancaster Camp Grounds
Southern Ohio’ Institute
Une
CG. A. Gantter
Irene Parks
Asabeth Hughes
Bernice Kayser
Janet Bing
Ann Evans
Coulter
Institute
Miss Parks
Untitled Textile Pattern Description Fragment
A fragmented text describes a fabric pattern with prints and bindings, mentioning color contrasts and a dress or garment concept. It references a Path inds cut in 4 Sires for Pramieys lard Miaskt and various yard measurements. The readability is poor and several terms are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Amvenrs
Phuts
Organist to Present Special Music at Presbyterian Services
At the morning service of the Presbyterian church Prof. William Longstreet will perform a program including Prelude in E by Nollins Nocturne by Beaumont The Temple March by Vincent and Impromptu in E Miner Lostlude by Rogers A violin obligato will be played by Miss Margaret Merwin Mrs Robert F Tompkins sings Come Unto Me from the Bilogy and C J Glauque will sing These Special musical programs aim to deepen church members acquaintance with great works says Rev A J Wilcox pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Thongs
William Longstreet
Nollins
Beaumont
Vincent
Miner
Bly Bush
Lostlude
Rogers
Robert F. Tompkins
Bilogy
Magsanet
Margaret Merwin
Elijah
Mendelssohn
C. J. Glauque
A. ¥. Wilcox
Downard Funeral Held at Weaver Chapel in 2 O clock Note
Funeral services for William Downard 92 organizer of Weaver Chapel church were held at the church at 2 this afternoon the forty second anniversary of its dedication. Downard lifelong Vinton county resident and church member since boyhood born February 23 1836 in Pike county resided in McArthur until moving to his son Harley M Downard’s home at 75 Mil street where he died. He was married twice first wife Arminda Phillips died 34 years ago second wife Rebecca Robbins survives with children Harley M Athens Harvey B P St Louis Alvin London Lewis Millersport Lenna McVey Lancaster Julia n Martin Newcastle Ind Eliza Cross Athens died recently four sons preceded him in infancy. Two brothers Abe Marion Downard Wellston also survive. Five generations remained in the family at time of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Downard
Weaver Chapel
Downard
Vinton County
Pike County
McArythur
Harley M. Downard
Eliza Cross
Athens
Abe
Marion Dowaard
Wellaston
Bownard
Lenna McVey
Lanc Easter
Weetenenbarger
Francis Westenbarger
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Sayses Repser
C. Jon Scheele
Jacksonville
A. J. Crawford
Cyumdio
wHoUser
Iee
Gormley
Seasion
First National Bank
Millfield
Charles S.bradfield, Jr
Lower Plains
Ladies Ard Society of Zion
Potts
Moore
Dayton
Jennie McHarg
Elmer Coon
Henry Enmith
Flora McHarg
Benton Potts
G. Nichols
Bud Dailey
Baby
Jerseyviille
F. EL. Cook
Baltimore
Leonard
Roger Boling
Dale Varner
Puth Varner
Lillie Bolter
Teton
Sun' S
Tatrson
THE
Ferd Hack Auto Supply CO
Logan
Studebaker
Erskine
Frank A. Moler
Bell
Wein
Mutual
Myers Cooper
Caticera
Malden
Masa
Jura
Cancun
Chase
Philad
Court House
Lancaster
Messenger Pattern Department
Robinson Bros
Mill St
Atlas Store
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Eneers
Henry A. Hatch
General Assembly
David Lawrence
Taal
Daily Dispatch
America
David Lawrence Dispatch
the Athens Messenger
Prof. Longstreet
Graham Brothers
Merchants Express
Detroit
Graham Brothers Men
Brucks
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