Nelsonville marks John H. Longley's 100th birthday
Nelsonville observes the centennial of John H. Longley born July 29 1825 with five generations present at a family dinner in his Nelsonville home. Longley fell ill Monday but recovered and attended the celebration and a public display of flowers cards and gifts. A photograph captured five generations: John H. Longley G L Steenrod Laura Shafer Landen Shafer Marilyn Shafer. Local youths competed at a related event including Joe Dalton LeRoy Hartley Lelland Connant Carlos Linton at the end with prizes awarded under Y M C A rules.
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Nelsonville
John
Longley
Sam Longley
Laura @pencer
G. L. Steenrod
D Aughter
Naomi
Nelson- Me
Clarence Longs
Catherine
Oksville
Charles Longley
Corning
Carlos Longley
Philo
Len Sheppard
Earl
Coshocton
James Hiler
Marietta
O. R. Longley
Little Hocking
M. A
Judd Longley
Lowell
Will Belford
Clara Eppel
George Revelbarger
Brazil
Ind
Ella “Ashby
Nicholsville
Elsie Kreppel
Columbus
Hiler Steenrod
Herbert Finsterwald
Charles
Minnie Kincade
Nelson
Marilyn Shafer
Nelson‘ville
Belpre
Blennerhassett Island
Joe Dalton
East End
LeRoy Hartley
Lelland Connant
Carlos Linton
North End
Dilcher
West End Edges Central in Low-Scoring City League Game
Nelsonville July 36 West End defeated Central 2 to 1 in an extra inning pitchers duel. Crabtree and Patton sparked West with steady defense and a late home run as Linton and Hartley handled catching duties for Central. Bleachers were filled as Sugar Bowls face Eddie's Barbers tonight.
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Nelsonville
West Enders
Centralites
Crabtree
West
Central
Real Gbwteball
Linton
Hartley
Centrals
Xtra
Patton
Eddie
Barbers
Nelsonville Track Meet Brings Local Youth Competition
The annual track meet took place Wednesday afternoon at the city playgrounds in Nelsonville. Boys over 12 and under 15 from East End competed in events showcasing young athletic talent.
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Nelsonville
East End
George Hall responds to porch swing rumors in Nelsonville
George Hall asks the community to judge rumors about his porch swing. He aligns with Tom Bush that tobacco juice was not excreted on the coverings and says it was a matter for health officials, noting it would have been cleaner if it had been.
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Nelsonville
George Hall
Tom Bush
Miss Horton Accepts Matron Role at Elizabeth Home
Florence Horton leaves Nelsonville for Columbus to take the matron position at the Elizabeth Home for friendless girls and women. The post was offered by the board of directors after years of charitable work and a decade of business experience.
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Nelsonville
Florence Horton
Columbus
Elizabeth
Miss Horton
Esther class gathering at Buckeye Lake
Nelsonville July 30 Mrs T S Barron hosts the Esther class of the Christian church at her Buckeye Lake cottage. Members left the city at 7 this morning by motor.
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Buckeye Lake
Nelsonville
T. S&s Barron
Esther
Christian Church
Traveling men steal tires from parked cars on square
In Nelsonville on July 30 the public square parking area saw three spare tires stolen from unattended cars overnight. Police urge motorists to park in garages to prevent further thefts.
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Nelsonville
Anniversary Day Observed by Woman's Home Missionary Society
Nelsonville notes an anniversary day of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church at Lancaster camp grounds on August 5. Nelsonville members planning to go should call Mrs. Charles W. Evans for arrangements.
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Nelsonville
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Lancaster
Charles W. Evans
Local Families Visit and Attend Illnesses Across Town
Mr and Mrs E K Blackburn and family of Barberton are guests of C A Stover and S S Blackburn. Mrs Corwin Andrews and daughter Miss Margaret returned after a stay in Chicago. Mrs Della Sayers ill at Madison Street home recovering with daughter Mrs Jane Burt providing care.
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E. KE. Blackburn
Barberton
C. A. Stover
S.S. Blackburn
Corwin Andrews
Margaret
Chicago
Della Sayers
Madison Street
Jane Burt
Pounds to Speak at Nelsonville Church Service
John E. Pounds will address the congregation at the Nelsonville church during the morning service on July 306. The event is expected to draw local residents seeking spiritual guidance.
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Ing
The
Christian Church
Pounds
Nelsonville
John E. Pounds
Belgium to Begin War Debt Funding Talks
Negotiations to fund Belgium's 480 million dollar war debt to the United States will begin at the Treasury Department on August 8. The Belgian commission is headed by former premier M Theunis and led by under Secretary of the Treasury Winston.
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Washington
Belgium
United States
Treasury Department
the Treasury
Winston
American Debt Commission
M. Theunis
Ambassadors to Belgium Meet in New York on Arrival
Winston and William Phillips American ambassador to Belgium who is now in the United States will meet the Belgian commission in New York upon its arrival next Tuesday August 4.
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New York
Winston
William Phillips
Belgium
United States
Island land free of rent or taxes on Lord Howe Island
London reports Lord Howe Island in the South Pacific requires no rent or taxes. The five square mile territory houses about 120 residents.
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London
Lord Howe Island
South Pacific
Tourists Asked to Settle Accounts in Partenkirchen Hotel
Berlin dispatch notes a Partenkirchen hotel placard requesting climbers to pay their bills in advance when undertaking higher mountain peaks, reflecting cautious local commerce measures.
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Berlin
Partenkirchen
Bavaria
England makes cruelty to chickens a crime
Charles Clark Son was fined five pounds after leaving thirty two chickens in a box without ventilation. Nine chickens died and the remaining birds gasped for breath when the box was opened.
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London
England
Charles Clark Son
Youth Saves Brothers and Father in Creek Near Dam
In New Straitsville on a Tuesday afternoon, 11 year old Tom Perry saved his father, Eri L. Perry, superintendent of the local schools, and his 9 year old brother Bruce when they ran into difficulty in the creek by the new dam. Tom and Bruce were first into the water as the others watched. His quick presence of mind averted a tragedy.
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New Straitsville
Tom Perry
Eri. L. Perry
Bruce Perry
Perry
Bruce
Man Rescues Son in Creek After Drowning Attempt
In a perilous incident at a creek a man named Tom Perry and his father Professor Perry attempted to rescue a drowning boy. The father plunged in partly clothed, reached the lad, but both sank. Tom saved his brother first and then assisted his father. Bad news from Persia mentions women adopting American styles, with a Persian joke.
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Professor Perry
Tom Perry
Persia
Fire proof Tile building sale notice
At 10 30 A M the Fire proof Tile building occupied by Reed's Grocery in Mechanicsburg on the Athens Pomeroy road is offered. The structure contains two business rooms on the first floor and six large living rooms on the second. One half sale price cash balance on payment plan.
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Reed's Grocery
Mechanicsburg
Athens-Pomeroy Road
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