Nelsonville Law and Order League meeting urged voting
The Law and Order League held a July 31 gathering at the Nelsonville Y M C A with Athens women in attendance. Candidates for county offices were discussed, including C W Juniper for prosecuting attorney and P H McKinley for sheriff, plus a later mass meeting with Carmi Thompson on voting duty for women at the August primary.
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Law and Order League
C. H. Bartlett
Nelsonville
J. M. Hyde
Mary Mallen Beckler
Kimberly
Ard
Porter Sweezy
Buchtel
Bertha Nixon
Deanville
Rec
R. H. Jackson
Col
Julius Fischer
E. J. Kessinger
T. J. Davis
Len McDowell
Martin Ohlinger
L. A. Whitmore
Joe B. Davis
Athens
C. W. Juniper
BR. W. Finsterwald
Elizabeth McGrath
J. F. Kempton
Donald K. Seward
Daniel Davis
J. R. Sands
Wm N. Fleck
J. A. Fuller
Pearl W. Helwig
P. H. McKinley
John Pearson
McCune
Carmi Thompson
Euclid
Thompson
Republican Club
First M. E. Church Weekly Schedule and Notices
Paul E B Kemper pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Worship at 10 30 with theme Mans Climb Toward God Class Meeting at 6 20 Epworth League 6 30 Choosing The Line of Greatest Resistance Evening Worship at 7 30 sermon The Hour and the Divine Deliverer Official board to meet August 7 Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 Mr and Mrs Oak Hanning Gretchen Keplar and Frank Sprague motored to Crystal Springs and Lancaster this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Paul EB. Kemper
Epworth League
Tme
Oak Hanning
Gretchen Keplar
Frank Sprague
Crystal Springs
Lancaster
Pastor Johnson Returns to Lead Evening Services
The Christian Church schedule notes Sunday School at 9 40, preaching at 10 30, Endeavor at 6 and another sermon at 7. The pastor C L Johnson returns from vacation and is expected to draw a good audience.
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Christian Church i
C. L. Johnson
Endeavor
Card of Thanks From Charles Conway and Family
We thank friends for their kindness during our recent great sadness. Charles Conway and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Conway
Nelsonville Post Office Names New Assistant Postmaster
Postmaster F. R. Jackson announces the appointment of W. D. Wolf as assistant postmaster at Nelsonville office. Wolf, a former mailing clerk, has served at the local post office for 12 years and advances as a fitting reward for his faithful service. Water Morrison becomes chief mailing clerk. Miss Sue Nolte of Lancaster visits her aunt Mrs. C. H. Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Jackson
W. D. Wolf
Nelsonville
Wolf
Water Morrison
Tignor Funeral Sunday
Rev. C. L. Johnson will conduct funeral services for Mr. A. H. Tignor at the late residence 9 Pleasant View avenue Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Wade, Columbus, are guests of the former's mother here. Mrs. Mary Selly has returned after a visit at Parkersburg West Virginia. Mrs. Barkens of that city accompanied her home for a visit. Miss Geneva Miller of Buchtel is the guest of Mrs. Charles Levering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Wade
Columbus
Mary Selly
Parkersburg
W. Va
Barkens
That City
Geneva Miller
Buchtel
Charles Levering
Minnie Duncan
F. D. McCarty
Connie Lewis
A. B., Phillips
Trimble
Anna Klingo
Cleveland
M. Whalen
Whalen
Returns From Hospital After Mine Accident
Charles Keplar who for seven months has been confined in Grant hospital Columbus following a mine accident returned yesterday to his home in this city much improved in health. His many friends hope for a speedy and complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Keplar
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Tomb in the Garden and Companions in Travel Sermons
The Presbyterian Church presents morning and evening services by Pastor Leon Arpee. Titles include The Tomb in the Garden and Companions in Travel, reflecting reflective sermons for the day.
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Presbyterian Church
Leon Arpee
York Township Woman's Republican Club Reorganized
A large gathering at the YMCA on Friday afternoon re organized York Township's Woman's Republican Club. The group voted to continue the club and elected officers to lead it.
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Woman’s Republican Club
York Township
Esther class Picnic at Snake Hollow Grove
Esther class of the Christian Sunday School enjoyed a picnic Thursday afternoon at Snake Hollow Grove. A 5 o'clock bountiful picnic supper was spread.
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Esther
Christian Sunday School
Snake Hollow Grove
Observations By Bart Contemplates Political Cabal and Muzzling Debate
Bart muses on incomes of a million dollars and provides names upon request. He jokes about dog muzzling and notes Atlanta lawyers debating the issue. He critiques gubernatorial candidates and the race, hints at political infighting in Georgia, and jokes about women politicians and party loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Haskin
Washington
Fred
Athens residents visit kin and farm stay planned
Pratts Fork Mr. and Mrs. Elza Sapp of Athens are spending a few days on their farm. Mrs. Gerald King and her son and Miss Florence King visited Mrs. Charles Carsey at Chase. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Goldsberry and children of Athens are visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Sapp
Athens
Gerald King
Florence King
Charles Carsey
Chase
Elmer Goldsberry
S. J. Smith
Family News From Town Gossip Column
Mrs. Orr and her daughter Dorothea are visiting Mr. Orrs mother Mrs. Morris in Waverley and expect to stay several days. Miss Roberta Sapp, recently in Athens, is visiting home folks for a few days. Mrs S J Smith and daughter Gladys called on Mrs Mary and Irene Ackley Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Albert Prost and daughter Mabel with Leroy were guests of Mrs Miles Cain Wednesday. Mrs Al Hawk and daughter Mabel called on Mrs Atwood Sloan Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr
Dorothea
Waverley
Mr. Orr
Morris
Roberta Sapp
Athens
J. Smith
Gladys
Mary
Irene Ackley
Albert Prost
Mabel
Leroy
Miles Cain
al Hawk
Atwood Sloan
Quarrel Over Plums Leads to Arrests Near Pleasant Hill
Cecil Robinson, renting a farm to Mary Foreman, faces a peace warrant arrest after a plum and milk dispute ends in a black eye. Foreman is charged with menacing threats after reportedly threatening shot gun use against Koska. Both pleaded not guilty and posted $300 bonds for may grand jury review.
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Pleasant Hill
Cecil Robinson
Mary Foreman
Robinson
Foreman
Charles Koska
Kinney
Koska
Mariner
Helwig
Martner
Wool Duty Now Up to Congress
A senate committee amendment imposing compensatory and protective duties on woven wool fabrics in the tariff bill was adopted by a 24 to 26 vote with seven Republicans opposing and three Democrats supporting. The Bulgarian premier proposed tattooing criminals on the cheek with the Bulgarian lion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Committee
Senate
Edith Mason Day Arrives in New York for New Comedy
Edith Mason Day arrives aboard the U S Majestic in New York after touring London musical comedies for almost three years. The petite star will headline a new comedy, bringing her sen sation status to American stages.
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Edith Mason Day
London
United States
New York
U. S
Majestic
Lightning strikes barn fires near Glouster and Sayre
A barn on the Isaac LeFever farm east of Bishopville burned after a lightning strike, destroying hay stored inside. A separate Sayre barn on Hooper Ridge also burned with hay and wheat losses estimated at 1,800 to 2,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper Ridge
Stacy Sayre
Funeral for Luke H. Farmer to be held in Athens
The funeral cortege bearing Luke H. Farmer who died Friday in a New York hospital will arrive in Athens Sunday noon. Services will be at 4 PM at the home of Dr and Mrs J M Higgins 3 Park Place if the train arrives on time. Interment follows at West Union Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke H. Farmer
New York
Athens
J. M. Higgins
Park Place
West Union Street
Admiral Vogelsang named naval adviser to Hughes for Brazil trip
The Navy Department announced that Rear Admiral Carl T. Vogelsang, commandant of the Third Naval District based in New York, will be naval adviser and chief aide to Secretary Hughes during his September visit to the Brazilian exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Car T. Vogelsang
Third Naval District
New York
State Hughes
Navy Department
United States
Intia Uf Wailber
Intelligence Department
Association of Eastern Railway Executives
Paymaster Robbed in Detroit Payroll Heist
Cecil Hancock paymaster for Bess Construction Co. was held up by three bandits and robbed of a $3,000 payroll as he returned from the bank to the company offices in Detroit. He escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Cecil Hancock
Bess Construction Co
Picnic at Glen Ebon Draws Greens Run Members
The Greens Run Christian Sunday school held its annual picnic in the Glen Ebon grove on Thursday. About 150 people attended with baskets, ice cream, and lemonade. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. Pr. Koons and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swart, Logan visitors hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ll. Straws baugh. A Pingland returned from Columbus. Mrs. Elizabeth McGrath of Athens visited Mrs. Charles Shields in town Friday.
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Greens Run Christian Sunday School
Glen Ebon
W. PR. Koons
Harry Swart
Logan
Joint Christian Endeavor Meeting in Chauncey
The Christian Endeavor Societies of Chauncey Trimble and Millfield met Friday evening in Chauncey at the First Christian church with 125 present. The event featured music readings and talks, including Rev. Peddicord of Trimble. The social hour included lunch served by Ruth Wharton Lucie Bradfield Dorothy Minister and Nellie Brookina.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Christian Churches of
Chauncey
Trimble
Millfield
Chauncey Society
First Christian Church
Christian Endeavors
Peddicord
Trimble Church
Ruth Wharton
Lucie Bradfield
Dorothy Minister
Nellie Brookina
Lucy Law
The
Sunday School Picnic At Infirmary Grove Near City
Miss Frankie W Howard led a Methodist church Sunday school class on a picnic at Infirmary Grove Friday with 30 people aboard including visitors. Miss Edytha Trickett helped entertain. Mrs. Clarence Mullin hosted the Needle Craft Club last Tuesday on High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie W Howard
Methodist Church
Infirmary Grove
Edytha Trickett
Miss Howard
Clarence Mullin
Needle Craft Club
High Street
Chauncey Lodge 39 installs officers at meeting
At the Chauncey Lodge 39 percent 1 O F meeting officers were installed with George Wilson as installing officer. New officers include N G Elmer Williams W G Howard Jones W Robert McCallister Cond Sol Wilson and others with several members noted in attendance. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gilbert Courtney and daughter Betty Jane and Miss Christine Courtney and Mildred Sands at the Greens Run Sunday School picnic at Glen Ebon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Lodge
George Wilson
N. G
Elmer Williams
W. G
Howard Jones
Robert McCallister
Sol Wilson
Clarence Mullin
Geo. Nicholson
T. J. Blackford
Gilbert Courtney
Betty Jane
Charlies Bradfield
Christine Courtney
Mildred Sands
Chauncey
Greens Run
Glen Ebon
Bulldog Brindle Returns From Vacation After Theft Attempt
In Cincinnati on July 29 Cornelius James’s bulldog Brindle was stolen during the family’s eight year vacation leave but was safely recovered after Mrs. James woke to a break in and chased the intruder with a kick and a shout. The dog’s faithful watch over eight years led the Janes to leave doors and windows unlocked while Brindle was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cornelius James
Deputy Sheriff Killed in Hewitt Bank Robbery Imitation
Minneap olis Minnesota July 29 George Williams Todd county deputy sheriff was shot and killed during an attempt to capture a gang robbing the First State bank Hewitt. Williams blocked the bridge and was murdered as the bandits fled across the river. National guardsmen volunteers and bloodhounds joined the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
George Williams
Todd County
First State Bank
Hewitt
Here
Williams
National
Stillwater Penitentiary
Governor urges early settlement of coal strike in Detroit
Detroit July 29 Governor Alexander Groesbeck expressed hope for an early settlement of the coal strike after a conference here with Carl Young state commissioner of labor and industries and Perry Ward deputy commissioner.
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Detroit
Mich
Alexander Groesbeck
Carl Young
Labor and Industries
Perry Ward
Kid Bravely Guides Family From Fire in Newport
Ten year old Marshall Wiesering of Newport Kentucky carried his baby brother to safety as fire broke out with parents away He then returned to the burning building and led two brothers and a sister down the stairs to safety in Cincinnati July 29 The rescue highlighted the child’s courage amid smoke and flames.
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Kid
Cincinnati
Marshall Wiesering
Newport
Coal miners reach wage accord to end strike
In Knoxville Tennessee on July 29 a wage agreement was announced at U M W of A District No 19 headquarters. The deal will have 50 000 miners in the Kentucky Tennessee coal fields return to work August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Kentucky-Tennessee
Fire at Revere mine near Uniontown on strike day
A fire rages in the Revere mine of the W. J. Rainey Coal Co. three miles from Uniontown Pennsylvania. Calls for help have been sent but workers are on strike, hindering response. The blaze is reported to be gaining headway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Revere
W. J. Rainey Coal Co
Eggs hurled at hotel house in Medina incident
Four eggs were thrown at the newly painted house of W. H. Ager the Sharon Center hotel proprietor. The yolks were blown out and replaced with red and black ink. Authorities are investigating the act as possible vandalism.
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Medina
W. H. Ager
Sharon Center
Brubaker sisters start four week hiking club to Canada
Misses Myrtle and Georgia Brubaker and Mrs. Lucille Hammond organized the Ask Us to Ride Hiking Club and have begun a four week hoofing itinerary to Canada.
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Ashland
Myrtle
Georgia Brubaker
Lucille Hammond
Canada
Jury Deliberates on Madelynne Obenchain Murder Case
In Los Angeles on July 29 the jury of seven women and five men, evenly divided on Madelynne Obenchain's guilt in the J Bel ton Kennedy murder, resumed deliberations after a night in custody.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Madelynne Obenchain
J. Belton Kennedy
Coal brokers pay operators eight fifty a ton in Uniontown
In Uniontown on July 29 coal brokers are paying operators 8.50 per ton, well above the government set fair price of 3.50 fob mine. Operators report strong demand and easy sale of all mined coal amid keen competition.
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Uniontown
Escape Clue Links Canton Man To Jail Break
Officials believe F R McFarland 27 of Canton hid in a hole dug over several nights from the Defiance county jail cell to the basement and out a side door with an accomplice aiding by automobile as they pursue clues to locate him.
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Defiance
F. R. McFarland
Canton
McFarland
Motor bandits loot Kinzua post office safe
Bandits blew open the Kinzua post office safe in Kane Pennsylvania and escaped with about $1,000. The July 29 incident is the latest in a series of successful motor bandit robberies across the region. Police search for the suspects.
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Kane
Kinzua
City Council approves ten percent wage cut for Elyria workers
Elyria city council passes a final reading ordinance cutting wages of 147 city employees by ten percent. A referendum is expected. The measure reduces the deficit by about 18000 dollars annually and plans a further 30000 reduction by closing two fire stations.
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Elyria
Herrick Sees Crisis but Optimistic on France’s Future
American ambassador Myron T. Herrick arrived in New York aboard the Paris and declared France is in crisis yet hopeful about its future. He plans a few months at his Chagrin Valley farm near Cleveland before resuming diplomatic duties abroad.
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Herrick
New York
France
Ron T. Herrick
Arived
Paris
Chagrin Valley
Cleveland
Canaanville Parent-Teacher Meet Boosts School Co-operation
July meeting of Canaan township and The Plains PTAs at Canaanville school drew 24 Plains delegates and school board members. Talks covered state aid, uniform salaries, manual training, and PTA unity. meeting set a high tone for school improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaanville
Canaan Lownship
Plains Parent-Teacher Associations
Plains
Michael
Joli Gabriel
Brvt Finney
Ceci McGrone
M. Michael
Ervin Finney
Gabriel
P. B. Seel
Canaan Township
Canaan
Ship Ordered to Save Fuel in Every Port
Washington July 20 the government asked shipping companies to bunker vessels only in American ports to the next port of call to conserve coal. After August 5 ships sailing from foreign ports will be asked to carry bunkers for the return voyage to avoid bunkering in U S ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Local Court Sees Affidavit Charge For Assault
Elmer Foreman was bound over to the common pleas court on an assault and battery charge after a waived examination before Justice Hedges. Bond set at 100 dollars. Foreman, tenant of Cecil Robinson, lives four miles from Athena on the Jerseyville road. Robinson showed a black eye as Exhibit A. Neighbors say a long feud over fruit rights on Robinson’s land sparked the quarrel that led to the Thursday attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Foreman
Common Pleas Court
Justice Hedges
Cecil Robinson
Athena
Jerseyville Road
Foreman
Robinson
Rowland
Hedges
Storm Triggers Farm Fire In Athens County Losses
A Friday storm in Athens County caused a $3000 fire on Mrs. Kate Kasler’s Amesville farm after lightning struck a barn. The blaze reached a granary and wagon shed with 35 tons of hay and tools lost. Lightning also disrupted New Floodwood power station as Athens lights flickered. Temperatures fell from 90 to 62, with cooler Saturday and more storms forecast for the weekend.
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Athens County
Mra
Kate Kasler
Amesville
Pelebbors
Floodwood
Athens
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