Docket Clearances Mark Ohio County Court Progress
Logan July 26 The Hocking County Common Pleas court cleared 310 cases in the year ending July 1 surpassing prior totals. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft aided by J L G Worstell and Clarence Curtain reduced backlogs while 11 indictments were pending at the start of the year and 6 more were disposed of. Divorces rose with 48 petitions filed and 17 remaining, fines and costs totaled about 7 900 with civil and jury fees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley M. Whitcraft
Common Pleas
Elmer O. Pettit
J .L. G. Worstell
Athens
Clarence Curtain
Circleville
Whitcraft
Common Pleas Court
Mrs Susie Timberlake 69 Dies After Long Illness
Logan July 26 Mrs Susie Florence Timberlake 69 wife of John Timberlake died at 2 45 am Monday at the family home on North Walnut after a stroke three weeks earlier. She belonged to the Methodist church and was active in Women’s Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans Pocahontas and Rebekahs. Funeral at home Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev James R Fields officiating burial in Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Arthur Timberlake
James R. Fields
Oak Grove
Women Complete Course in Home Care of the Sick
Women from six townships in Hocking county have finished a four day course on home care of the sick. They will present an achievement program at the courthouse auditorium on August 25 for the public. Township instructors include Mrs. Frank A. Linton, Mrs. Emma Beery, and Mrs. Carrie.
Corrections to misstatements under Now You Ask One
The page lists corrected facts clarifying historic and biographic statements. It corrects claims about Sir Galahad Major Dargue Smith Taft Dewey Queen Mary Arthur Conan Doyle Hughes and Moses, noting adjustments to mythic, political, and legal figures as presented on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galahad
Major Dargue
South America
Smith
William Howard Taft
U. S
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Queen Mary of England
Prince of Wales
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Moses
Local Ladies Noted in Social Page Lineup
List of women including Mrs. Fred Graham Mrs. C BE Bensonhaver Mrs. John Liff Mrs. Charles Marriott Mrs. Elwood Stiverson and the Misses Canfield and Young appears in the social roundup.
Falls-Green farm bureau program postponed to Aug 2
Logan July 26 Postponement to 8 o clock on the evening of August 2 is announced by the committee in charge of the Falls-Green farm bureau unit. The program will be offered at the courthouse auditorium that evening. Talks will be given by club members who have attended state conferences and a demonstration will be presented by two 4-H club girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Falls-Green Farm Bureau Unit
Courthouse
Reeder fined for possession of intoxicating liquor
Logan court Saturday fined John Reeder $100 and costs after he was charged in Common Pleas court with possession of intoxicating liquor. Constable Charles Poling and a deputy found several bottles of home brew during a search of his Haydenville area premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
John Reeder
Common Pleas
Harley M. Whitcraft
Reeder
Charles Poling
Haydenville
Barber manslaughter case moved to Wednesday hearing
Logan court postponed arguments on a motion for a new trial in the Jethro Barber manslaughter case after defense counsel did not appear. Judge Whitcraft will hear the motion Wednesday morning, and sentence remains withheld pending the ruling.
A Seasonable Sports Frock Pattern for Youths 16 to 20
This pattern suits golf or country wear and can be made in sports silk pongee flannel or linen. It offers sizes 16 18 and 20 years and details yardage for a sleeveless 20 year version plus facing and belt materials. Skirt width at lower edge with plaits is 56 inches. Pattern mailed on receipt of one shilling or stamps.
Chauncey Burned to Death Funeral for Mrs Carl Pierce
Chauncey mourns as Mrs. Carl Pierce dies from fatal burns received while jelly making at a Chauncey home. Relatives Mia C. Stalder and others attended the Orbiston funeral service held this afternoon with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Several local names associated with the service are listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orbiston
Carl Pierce
Chauncey
Mia C. Stalder
Local man improves after arm surgery in Columbus
Allen Augustine of Sugar Creek underwent a surgical operation on his right arm at Grant hospital in Columbus last week and is reported to be improving. He had driven a steel fragment under his fingernail months ago causing an infection after treatment at Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens and transfer to Columbus hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Allen Augustine
Sugar Creek
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Augustine
Sheltering Arms
Athens
Columbus Hospital
Social notes entertain guests at Lower Plains home
Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield and Mrs Fannie McCathran hosted visitors at Lower Plains on Sunday. The guests included Mr and Mrs Lewis Barcus of Columbus and Mr and Mrs John Shaner of Millfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Burchfield
Fannie McCathran
Lower Plains
Lewis Barcus
Columbus
John Shaner
Millfield
Local Hosts Form Shared Sunday Visit List
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gabriel of The Lower Plains entertained Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. Fler ing Mitchell and children of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fiske, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Fiske, and Mrs. Bertha Carsey of Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gabriel
Lower Plains
Flering Mitchell
Columbus
Fred Fiske
Oren Fiske
Bertha Carsey
Nelsonville
Wests entertain guests from Chauncey and Syracuse
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. West at their Hocking home hosted Sunday visitors including Mr. and Mrs. John Palmer and family of Chauncey, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hennessy of Middleport, Montray West and Grace Osborne of Tromercy, and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. West of Syracuse, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. West
Hocking
John Palmer
Chauncey
Henry Hennessy
Middleport
Montray West
Grace Osborne
Tromercy
R. C. West
Syracuse
Farewell Party for Mrs. Guy Smith Before Move to Athens
Members of the Loyal Woman's Bible class at First Christian Church in bis city held a farewell party for Mrs. Guy Smith and family who are moving to Athens. The evening featured games and stunts, refreshments, and a class gift for the departing member. Attendees included Mrs. Harvey Nye, Mrs. W. Ahlbrand, Mrs. B. F. Ferrer, Mrs. Guy Gardner, Mrs. Howard Brown, Mrs. Charles Sweeney, Mrs. Charles Bradfield, Mrs. Floyd Nye, Mrs. T. R. Hamilton, Mrs. John Shafer, Mrs. Guy Brookins, Mrs. Badgers, Mrs. Sam Tippett, Mrs. Charles Fiske, Mrs. Guy Smith, and Miss Ruth Fiske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Woman's Bible
First Christian Church
Bis City
Guy Smith
Athens
Smith
Harvey Nye
W. Ahlbrand
B. F. Ferrer
Guy Gardner
Howard Brown
Hocking Personal Notes From The Plains Visit Families
Mrs Henry Hennessy of Middleport is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B A West. Miss Evelyn West of Hocking hosted Frances Hamer Stella Palmer and Marguerite McGee of The Plains for a Sunday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking
Henry Hennessy
Middleport
A. West
Evelyn West
Frances Hamer
Stella Palmer
Marguerite McGee
the Plains
Sugar Creek Personal Notice In Cautionary Health Visit
Clinton Augustine of Chicago Illinois is visiting his mother Mrs Rhoda Augustine at Sugar Creek. He has been seriously ill as a result of being vaccinated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Creek
Clinton Augustine
Chicago
Rhoda Augustine
Personal News From Chauncey Area Locals
Luther Cruikshank of Columbus spent Sunday with his family in Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Hut Dew and their Corning family visited Nile Dew and family Sunday. Mrs Clifford Courtney of Columbus also spent Sunday with H S A Courtney family in Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Luther Cruikshank
Columbus
Hut Dew
Corning
Nile Dew
Clifford Courtney
H. S. A. Courtney
Receiver named for coal company near Nelsonville
Columbus July 26 Judge Henry L. Scarlet of the Common Pleas court named Frank A. Benna as receiver for the Doanville Coal company which runs shipping mines near Nelsonville with assets about 125000. The firm faces insolvency as debts nearly equal assets and a $4500 overdue note by J W Cottingham prompted the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Frank A. Benna
Doanville Coal Company
Nelsonville
Henry L. Scarlet
Common Pleas Court
J. W. Cottingham
Williamson Dinner Hosts Bradfields and Bradfield Family
Mr and Mrs George Williamson of Chauncey entertained at their Jacobs avenue home Sunday. Guests included Mrs Williamson s parents sister and brothers Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfield Miss Lucille Bradfield Charles Bradfield Jr Chauncey and Leslie Bradfield of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williamson
Chauncey
Jacobs Avenue
Williamson
Charles Bradfield
Lucille Bradfield
Charles Bradfield, Jr
Leslie Bradfield
Athens
Public Forum on SOPs and July Meeting Plans
A reader letter outlines plans for a public forum and committee conference to discuss operational procedures and the July 25 1927 meeting. The item emphasizes seeking input from local operators and suggests next steps for a community discussion.
Picnic For King Heralds And Standard Bearers Held
The Woman's Missionary Society of The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church sponsored a picnic outing for the King Heralds and Standard Bearers organizations. Attending Missionary Society members included Mrs. Thomas Cade, Mrs. Orlie Shrieves, Mrs. Richard Calhoun, Mrs. Fred Nida, and Mrs. George Bean. Standard Bearers present were Mrs. Fredericka Nida, Mrs. Dorothy Cade, Mrs. Juanita Stailey, Mrs. Verna Nagle, and Mrs. Frances Hamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Plains Methodist Episcopal Church
King
The
Missionary Society
Thomas Cade
Orlie Shrieves
Richard Calhoun
Fred Nida
George Bean
Fredericka Nida
Dorothy Cade
Juanita Stailey
Verna Nagle
Frances Hamer
Blaze Prevents Trouble Between Striking Miners
Fire destroyed four Seger Fuel company houses at West Point last night and halted rising tension between about 250 idle union miners and 40 non union workers brought in to reopen the Seger mine. The crowd surrounded superintendent C. A. LaFollette’s home where strikebreakers were quartered and jeered the men as the fire was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Seger Fuel Company
West Point
Seger Company
C. A. LaFollette
Seger
National A. A. U. pentathlon race set for Brooklyn
The 1927 national pentathlon championship will be held September 18 in Brooklyn during the Norwegian Turn Society games. Ted Drews, the 1926 champion, will not defend his title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Norwegian Turn Society
Ted Drews
160 School Days Held In Athens District Last Year
The Athens county districts kept 160 school days in session last year due to a contract system for teachers. Contracts set total days and holidays, protected teachers and boards, and were approved by the prosecuting attorney and state director of education. Open is Sept 6, 1927, to May 1, 1928, with holidays on Oct 28, Thanksgiving and following days, and from December 2 to January 2 plus county field meet dates. Teachers receive 2 extra dollars for full County Teacher's Institute attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Athens
H. R. McVay
Man Kills Wife Then Self in Warren Home
Dominic Panzo aged 60 shot and killed his wife Bertha 51 in their Warren home and then attempted suicide by firing two bullets into his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Dominic Panzo
Bertha
New Bill Extends Auto License Suspensions After DWI
A proposed measure sets penalties for driving while intoxicated and adds longer suspensions of driving rights. Convicted offenders face fines from one hundred to five hundred dollars, county jail time up to six months, and license suspension from six months to one year. A second offense could trigger a one to five year suspension.
Ludwick Birthday Reunion at Stewart Farm
A Sunday gathering near Stewart honored Mr. Ludwick on his 78th birthday with 89 guests at a grove picnic. The crowd included family from Stewart Bethany Guysville and Lottridge and presents such as $18 in cash were shared amid lighthearted boasts of wrestling prowess.
Local Families Named in Athens Nelsonville Logan Cohabitation List
Carpenter and son Charles William along with Mr and Mrs Ervie Swift and children Dana Mary Martha and Date reside in Athens. Mr and Mrs Orvil Townsend and son Duaine of Athens. Mr and Mrs Frank Bean and Mrs Olivec Seiberts and children Lawrence and Ruth of Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Pearl Ray and children Roy Arthur Paul John Violet Lowell Joe Billie Harriett Mim Mildred Disbennett. Mr and Mrs Ed Clark and children Pearl June and Katharine of Logan. Mr and Mrs George Bundy and sons Dave rel and Gerald and Mr and Mrs Paul Hitchcock of Scto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Paul
John
Violet
Lowell
Joe Billie
Junior
Harriett
Mim
Mildred Disbennett
Ed Clark
Pearl
June
Katharine
Logan
George Bundy
Daverel
Gerald
Paul Hitchcock
Scto
Dangerous Varicose Veins Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Emeral Oil for varicose veins and piles. It urges consulting a druggist for a two ounce bottle and applying night and morning toward the heart to reduce swollen veins. The copy claims rapid improvement and full relief with continued use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
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Falls-Green Farm Bureau
Messenger Pattern Dept
Reba Jellison
Esther May Cochran
Elaine Shrieves
Myrtle Cline
Josephine Baratow
Lulu
Mary Lavely
Gladys Sherwood
Jean Hamer
Hazel le Masters
Dorothy Nell Michael
Vernadine Bricker
Mary Kathryn Warner
Betty Hardy
Christine Cochran
Dean
Don Nida
Ralph
Lawrence Cochran
Elmer Cade
Woodrow Sherwood
Johnnie le Master
Delbert Cline
Doanville
Aoe
the City News Agency
Ohio Transit
Merchants Bank
Logan, Ohio
Losn Theatre
Tiberty Magazine
Evelyn Brent
William Powell
South Sea
Busse’s Taxi Line
Pythian Theatre Bidg
Ohio
Buss Woodruff
Whippet
Co. Logan
Ludwick
Sommer’s
Rollins
Ruby Ring
McCall’s
For Children
Zenner
Columbia
Featuring
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Billie Dove
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