Social and Local News Highlights of Visits and Births
Mrs. Ralph P. Jennings returns from Akron visit and relatives. Clarence Rice comes home from Wellston. Birth announced for a daughter on Tuesday July 26. Isabel Hart returns to Lancaster after two weeks with W. A. Mills. Emma Moran and Columbus children attend Alva Port funeral then visit near Athens. Mrs. C. H. Smith and daughter Lucile of Cincinnati and Miss Edna Carpenter of Federal visit Mrs. A. W. Barker. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wheaton at home from Naples with Mrs. Benecke. Wheaton family on Lake Side Cedar Point outing. Eight and a half pound son William Harrison born to Mr. and Mrs. George Ford of Akron. Grandparents named A. E. Graham Athens and J. Ford Millfield R. D. Charles Helt daughter Helen and son Lowell of Portsmouth visit Athens sister KE G Silvas. Richard Helt county farm agent with guests at Silvas home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Moran
Columbus
Alva Port
R. C. Morris
Athens
Fred Wheaton
H. L. Wheaton
Napoleon
Benecke
Lake Side
Cedar Point
Wheaton
William Harrison
George Ford
Myrtle Graham
Akron
A. E. Graham
James Ford
Millfield
R. D
Charles Helt
Helen
Lowell
Portsmouth
KE. G. Silvas
East State Street
Helt
Richard Helt
McConnelsville
Thomas Allen
Inez Lowe
Silvus
Kilran Family Vacation Spans Pomeroy and Parkersburg
Mr and Mrs Fred W Kil tan return from a week long visit at Mrs Kil tans father G W Burson in Pomeroy and spend a day in Parkersburg W Va with sister Mrs Charles Schank H W Roberts and daughters Doris and Dona Louise also visiting C C Dinsmore and daughter Betty Lou Mrs Mary E Richards and daughter Miss Marzuella depart for Vinton to visit the former's mother Mrs E S Evans and her
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Kiltan
Pomeroy
Mary E. Richards
Miss Marzuella
Vinton
E. S. Evans
Rooms Needed For Winter Term At Ohio U
Ohio University seeks housing for women for the upcoming winter term. All dormitories and cottages are filled. Dean Voigt requests Athens residents with spare rooms to call this week to help meet heavy demand and build a future room list. Last winter 130 girls found rooms in town and 150 stayed with relatives. At least 100 rooms are expected to be needed.
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Ohio University
Dean Voigt
Athens
Obituary of Jefferson Mansfield of Athens County Ohio
Jefferson Mansfield born February 28 1854 in Canann township Athens County Ohio died July 19 1921 at age 67 with four brothers and two sisters preceding him and his wife Charlotte Caster surviving. He had joined a farm life near Fisher since marriage April 4 1913 and expressed faith and joy in his Savior during illness. There is no death only transition to home with God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Mansfield
Allen and
Mary (Slaughter) Mansfield
Canaan Township
Athens County
Ohio
Charlotte Caster
Fisher
Kate Pinkerton
Willow Creek
Mansfield
Clement
Frank
Eber
Clayton
Julia Tucker
Christine Mansfield
Card of Thanks for Jefferson Mansfield
The Mansfield family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of Jefferson Mansfield. Gratitude extends to Rev. Timmons for consoling words and the singers for their music. Signed by wife Mrs. Lottie Mansfield and sister Mrs. Kate Pinkerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Mansfield
Timmons
Lottie Mansfield
Kate Pinkerton
Social on Hixson Farm at McDougall Saturday
A social event on the A P Hixson farm at McDougall will be held Saturday evening July 30. Refreshments will be served and amusements provided with big races for entertainment. Proceeds will go toward a new piano for the church. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Hixson
McDougall
Arch Deacon Wakeford Convicted of Immorality in London
Arch Deacon John Wakeford was found guilty of immorality by church authorities and the private council, with no appeal from the Privy Council. He plans a mass meeting to present his case as he seeks a final appeal while denying involvement with the woman in Peterborough. Mrs. George Hanson testified not guilty, stating their cathedral conversation was proper.
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London
John Wakeford
Bull Inn
Peterborough
Wakeford
Privy Council
Horatio Bottomley
John Bell
Bottomley
George Hanson
May Meeting on Pacific Coast
London dispatch says Pacific coast of America may host a powers meeting on Pacific questions. Dominion premiers may urge the gathering proposed by President Harding be held on the coast and moved up to September or October. The note to Washington may also press war debt questions for the disarmament talks with Britain sending financial experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED L. Keen
London
Pacific
America
Dominion
Harding
Washington
Hughes
Lloyd George
Britain
United States
Christy Mathewson Shows Signs of Recovery in Death Struggle
Saranac Lake July 26 Christy Mathewson in the fifth inning of his battle for health appears a sure winner The famed Big Six who came here to fight tuberculosis has made progress enough to take walks and enjoy daily short rides his condition now permits small excursions and gradual recovery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Christy Mathewson
Death Follows Quarrel Over Babe Ruth Homer
In Cincinnati an argument over Babe Ruth home runs in an exhibition between the Reds and the Yankees turned fatal. George Corcoran, 33, was shot through the heart. police charge Edward Schuler, 35, butcher, in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Babe Ruth
Reds
Yankees
George Corcoran
Edward Schuler
Butcher
Hockingport Notes and Region Social Roundup
Hockingport and nearby communities report visits and guest lists. Mrs. Adisa M. Elliott visits relatives in Huntington and Maysville Ky while Rev. Wilson preaches at Coolville. Local families host guests, travel to Athens and Pittsburgh, and share church meetings and social events.
Local residents named in police notices and mining community records
William W. Allen a Columbus police officer is listed alongside Lillie M. Stevens of Nelsonville. Samuel Thompson a Nelsonville miner and Catherine Young of New Marshfield are named. Roger Flaherty a Logan West Virginia miner with Bessie Lenigan of Chauncey and Dane Miskelfi of Corning, and Anna Dyer of Glouster appear in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Allen
Columbus
Lillie M. Stevens
Nelsonville
Samuel Thompson
Catherine Young
New Marshfield
Roger Flaherty
Logan
W. Va
Bessie Lenigan
Chauncey
Dane Miskelfi
Corning
Anna Dyer
Glouster
Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Akron
Akron reports Louis Antry nineteen killed when a motorcycle rear wheel rocked causing a fall. H B Roger twenty one is in serious condition with injuries including a crushed head and broken neck from the crash late yesterday.
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Man
Akron
Louis Antry
H. B. Rager
Antry
Anonymous book portrays Harding as regular fellow in sketches
Washington July 26 The anonymous book mirrors Washington with 14 intimate portraits of public figures. Harding is labeled a regular fellow and poker partner while Wilson is shown aloof and hostile to politicians. Other figures named include Hughes Baruch Harvey Root Lodge Hoover and Lansing among many senators.
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Washington
G. B. Puttnam’s Sons
New York
Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Robert Lansing
Wilson
George Harvey
London
Hughes
Brandege
Lodge
Herbert Hoover
Bernard M. Baruch
Elihu Root
Hiram Johnson
Knox
Penrose Borah
Aged Bride Found Beaten to Death in Ohio Home
Bridgeport Ohio July 265 Mrs Louis Wruzek 65 bride of 18 months was found beaten to death in her home. Her husband held at St Clairsville jail after claiming she died or was killed. A bloody axe and bruises described. The couple quarreled over property. moonshine found in his shoeshop. She lived in America 20 years, he came two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Louis Wruzek
Belmont County
St. Clairsville
America
Wruzek
Legion Men Join Search For Missing Steubenville Dealer
American Legion members in 60 autos joined Steubenville police in a citywide hunt for Harry Cummins an auto dealer who disappeared Saturday noon Parents fear foul play Ohio police from multiple cities were alerted to watch for the stranger who left with Cummins The man from Wellsville had agreed to buy an auto from Cummins and drove away with him carrying several hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
American Legion
Harry Cummins
Cummins
Ohio
Wellsville
Continue to Praise God Community Revival at Airline Church
Rev Clarence Mitchell leads revival services at Airline Church of Christ with the largest crowds in 25 years. Nightly meetings last week and a Sunday all day picnic revival drew big crowds. Ten baptisms occurred Sunday as the series continues next week and again next Sunday aiming to be a community affair welcoming all denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airline Church of Christ
Clarence Mitchell
John Robinsons Circus Arrives With Two Showings
The John Robinsons Circus arrives at the Fair Grounds for two performances today a matinee at 2 and an 8pm show. The entry parade through Athens features eleven horses twenty elephant dens a massive hippopotamus den three bands and a steam calliope drawing 1068 employees and crowds along Court Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chillicothe
Circus
Court Street
Athens
State Recalls Million Dollars From State Banks
Columbus July 25 The state treasurer R. W. Archer calls in over a million dollars in deposits from state banks. The funds, earning 4.93 to 5.05 percent, will be returned to the state treasury tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
R. W. Archer
Interest to be returned and funds to be drawn
The note indicates interest to be returned today and proceeds of 537000 dollars drawn at rates from 6.06 to 6.32 percent are to arrive tomorrow.
Jap Bride Seeks Divorce From Kamuro Husband
Sacrament o July 25. Mrs Toyo Kamuro filed suit for divorce from her husband S Kamuro detailing their romance from their first meeting at the immigration station in San Francisco to February last year when he told her to work in the fields. She alleges he drove her from their home to marry a woman who would work and bear children who could work later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Toyo Kamuro
S. Kamuro
Kamuro
San Francisco
Kamura
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A reader praises Mayr's remedy for stomach ailments, recounting how it helped a distant relative with acute indigestion. The letter asserts the preparation removes mucus and inflammation across stomach liver and intestinal issues and offers a money back guarantee after one dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Visitors and Local Weekend Guests Gather in Amesville Area
New England visitors Stephen Cunningham and daughter Luella spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cunningham. Miss Freda Potter from Athens joined Miss Helen McKinley as weekend guest. Mrs. Herman Wyatt hosted Mrs. Arnette of Columbus. Ray Stewart and two children returned to California Penn from this area. William Stone and children drove to Federal Sunday. Local residents attended the ball game at Amesville Sunday afternoon. James McKinley of Amesville visited his parents here recently. Mr. and Mrs. James Burchfield of Canaanville spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Josephine Wyatt and Mrs. Arnette were Amesville visitors Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Cunningham
Luella
Harvey Cunningham
Freda Potter
Athens
Helen McKinley
Herman Wyatt
Lee Arnette
Columbus
Ray Stewart
California
Penn
William Stone
Federal
Amesville
James McKinley
James Burchfield
Canaanville
J. Davis
Josephine Wyatt
Arnette
Branch Bean Pleads Guilty in Liquor Charge
Branch Bean pleaded guilty to possessing illegal liquor when four quarts bonded whiskey was found in a machine and was fined $100 plus costs. Columbus police sought John Smith colored for stealing $44.50 from a man in Nelsonville. he will be arraigned today likely to plead guilty. George Banks faced penalties after running his car contrary to the ordinance and was fined $5 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch Bean
Costa
Graham
Columbus
John Smith
Nelsonville
George Banks
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Babe” Ruth
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