Pythians to Meet in Middleport June 26
Plans for the fifty sixth Pythian district conven in Middleport June 26 at Pythian park. The Athens Gal-Hocking Meigs and Vinton counties district aims to entertain 600 to 800 visitors with a two hour program by the Ohio Pythian Children's Home band from Springfield and vaudeville acts. Grand Chancellor Albert H Knuckle and R L Fever will attend. A baseball game and address by Chancellor Knuckle are planned.
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Albert Huckle
Springfield
R. L. Fever
William Arold
Dick” Arold
Knuckle
Rest fugitive in West Virginia
Clyde Martin of Valdan Camp, wanted on a charge of shooting to kill and resisting an officer, is described as a fugitive from justice and is said to be operating as still at large in West Virginia as of June 18.
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Pomeroy
Clyde Martin
Valdan Camp
Das
Rights of bicycles London case verdict tossed
A London motorist was ordered to pay damages of $5000 to a cyclist after a court found automobiles are obligated to give way to bicycles. The ruling clarifies priority rules for shared roads and emphasizes cyclist protection.
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London
London Tor
Swedish Authors Demand Broadcast Compensation
Members of the Swedish Authors Union demand compensation from broadcasting stations for airing their writings, asserting authors’ rights and fair payment, amid ongoing disputes over royalties and licensing terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Thewedish Authors’ Union
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Sarah Munn in Stewart
June 18 report from Stewart notes Mrs. Sarah Munn's 67th birthday surprise hosted Sunday by her daughter Mrs. John Norris at Stewart home. Guests included Mrs. Nevidia Copeland, Mrs. Jane Ertherell, and sons Arthur and Tomas Copeland, all of Stewart.
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Stewart
Sarah Munn
Ughter
John Norris
Nevidia Copeland
Jane Ertherell
Arthur
Tomas Copeland
Martin Arrested in WV for Shooting Deputy at Pomeroy
Martin, arrested Tuesday at Thacker West Virginia by Constable Fred Litteral, was brought to Pomeroy jail Wednesday. He is charged with shooting Deputy Tracy during a raid on his place weeks ago. The weapon was a shotgun and Tracy was struck with little damage. Sheriff Rice has pursued Martin, and the arrest stems from that effort. A preliminary hearing before Justice Percy L Peoples was expected today.
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Thacker
W. Va
Fred Litteral
West Virginia
Pomeroy
Martin
Att Tracy
Tracy
Rice
Justice of the Peace
Percy L. Peoples
Farewell porch party for Mrs Burford at Pomeroy
Loyal Women's class of Pomeroy Church of Christ gathered at Mrs Emmet W Peoples home for a pot luck porch party in honor of Mrs William F Burford who will move to West Carrollton. The pink rose and sweet pea decorated porch hosted games and radio music after a 6:30 reception. Guests included Mrs W F Burford and numerous local ladies with hostess Mrs Emmet W Peoples.
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E. W. Peoples Home
Pomeroy
Loyal Women’s
W. F. Burford
John Leifheit, Sr
Edgar Morris
Harvey Woodard
Harry Snyder
Ed Russell
Marie Gilbert
Steve Archer
Dana Tracey
Harold Moore
Walter Dodson
Ross Evans
Giles Hysell
Norman Gloeckner
Lizzie Stace
Mildred Burford
Florence Peoples
Lanice Oliver
Columbus
Lmmet W. Peoples
Cincinnati Soldier Joins Whaley Dental Staff
Lee R. Farmer of Cincinnati arrived this week and accepted an assistant position at Whaley Dental rooms. He is an ex service man who served with the 7th Division in the 56th U S Infantry and is a graduate of Cincinnati College.
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Pomeroy
Lee R. Farmer
Cincinnati
Whaley Dental Rooms
Farmer
56Th
U. S. Infantry
Cincinnati College
Guardsmen to Drill on Defense Day in Ohio Plan
Ohio Adjutant General Henderson expects an order allowing Ohio National Guardsmen to participate in Fourth of July defense day ceremonies. The decision to make the day a regular drill day was reached at a conference with Brig. Gen. Austinian of the U S Army fifth corps area and adjutants general Henderson Kerschner and Kehoe from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky.
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Columbus
Henderson
Ohio
LaFollette Maintains Health Amid Illness At Home
Senator Robert M. LaFollette remained in his Washington home under physician care today with the same condition as yesterday. He reportedly had a comfortable night and his illness persists, keeping him from public duties.
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Washington
Robert M. LaFollette
Throt-Ease Promises Quick Relief for Sore Throats
An advertisement touts Throt-Ease as the World’s Greatest Throat preparation guaranteed to relieve sore throat within 24 hours when used as directed. It claims gargling or spraying offers only temporary relief and notes availability at drug stores for 35 cents.
Veteran Dentist Planned for Pomeroy Home
A dental surgeon with years of practical experience is highly recommended by officials of the United States Veterans Bureau of Cincinnati and plans to make his home in Pomeroy.
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United States Veterans Bureau of Cincinnati
Pomeroy
Fourth of July Plans by Jr O U A M in Mason County
The Jr. O U A M of New Haven organizes a large Independence Day celebration in Mason county featuring races baseball band music and a flying machine. They promise it will be the biggest July 4 event yet staged in the area.
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New Haven
Mason County
Wilson files cross petition for divorce in Pomeroy
In a cross petition former County Commissioner W F Wilson accuses his wife of threats to kill him and attempting to poison him. He seeks dismissal of her petition, a divorce, and custody of their minor son Arthur.
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Pomeroy
W. F. Wilson
Arthur
Constable Foils Moonshine Raid as Dog Attacks
Constable Earlywine confronted by a vicious dog while raiding a Danville moonshine operation. He chased the suspected moonshiner but the man escaped as the dog attacked. The officer recovered the still and equipment and brought them to the sheriff's office.
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Middleport
Earlywine
Danville
Sheriff's Office
Kiwanis group advances playground plans in Pomeroy Middleport
Pomeroy Ohio June 18 Kiwanis club meeting took preliminary steps to establish playground equipment in Pomeroy and Middleport schools. A committee led by C F Rathburn with members George H Parker Frank Johnson A R Clifton and C Y Bridgeman was appointed to work out details.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy-Middleport
Park Renovation Under Way In Middleport
Middleport June 18 at a Merchants Association meeting funds were donated to erect a toilet on Pythian Park grounds in appreciation of Fides Lodge K of P. Work approved will be completed soon. Over two tons of ornamental wire fencing have arrived and a crew will install it by June 26 ahead of the Pythian district convention.
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Middleport
Middleport Merchants Association
Fides Lodge K. of P
Pythian Park
Vplans
Pythian
Bolin Taken For Observation. Pradhouser Returns After Apppendectomy
Mrs Edward Bolin of Sugar Run was taken to Hoilzier hospital in Gallipolis for medical observance after a Wednesday afternoon ambulance trip. Nickelous Pradhouser was brought home the same day from the same hospital following a successful appendicitis operation weeks earlier.
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Pomeroy
Edward Bolin
Sugar Run
Hoilzier Hospital
Gallipolis
Finsterwald
Nickelous Pradhouser
Residents and visitors share travel and health notes in Middleport
News item lists residents and guests visiting Middleport and surrounding towns. It notes Nick Procthanser returning from Holzer hospital improved after stomach surgery, and various families visiting Columbus Toledo Nelsonville Glouster and Athens areas. It mentions a fire injury at the Middleport Home laundry and several trips to Columbus for weddings and conferences.
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Nick Procthanser
Holzer Hospital
Wm. Ohlinger
William Robinson
Toledo
Peary
Charlies
Nelsonville
Thomas Longstaff
Middleport
Perry
Lulu
Hanly
Glouster
Curt Smith
Herbert P. Brown
Spring Lake
N. J
W. A. Giles
Lenora
Ernest Duern
Elkhorn
Wis
Pownall
Emma Waterman
Eva Sims
Columbus
Fred Grebb
Cleveland
A. P. Miller
Lutternut Avenue
A. M. Voll
W. F. Moenkhans
Charlies Price
Peace Evangelical Conference
James Fugate
Pittsburgh
Henry Meinhart
Monkey Run
Lemuel Bissell
Jasonville
Indiana
Joseph Schaeffer
J. P. Joachim
Goodwin
Robert
Miss Morris
Athens
Pomeroy
The Girl Who Chases a Man Too Fast
A terse line notes a girl who must run after a man, depicting a brisk pursuit with sharp pace and dramatic tension. The fragment implies motion and pursuit without additional context or names.
Hamden Social Notes Include Visits and Train Detour
John Bobo returns to Rio Grande after visiting his parents in Hamden. Hubert Fain of Portsmouth stays with his parents for the weekend. Hylas Smiley Max Lewis visit Columbus with Paul Anthony. Burns Newman family and Audrey Helen Newman visit Smiths in Portsmouth. Bobo family and J E Strong of Wilkesville travel to Columbus on Monday. Gerald Woolweaver Matthew Lewis John Bobo Hubert Fain Hylas Smiley visit Canter Caves. B and O wreck at Byers causes detours for trains 21 1 30 and a wreck train is dispatched from Chillicothe. Bryan Cassell Ernest Robbins visit from Cincinnati for the weekend. Ray Harkins also weekend guest.
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Hubert Fain
Portsmouth
Chas. Fain
Hylas Smiley
Max Lewis
Columbus
Paul Anthony
Chester Burns
Virginia
John
Robert
Audrey
Helen Newman
Ralph Smith
V. C. Bobo
J. E Strong
Wilkesville
Gerald Woolweaver
Matthew Lewis
John Bobo
Canter Caves
Byers
National Limited
Hamden
Byers Junction
Wellston
Toledo
Chillicothe
Freckle Remedy Promises Free Trial and Money Back
Sun and wind expose freckles and a remedy called Othine offers free trial with money back guarantee if it fails to remove freckles. One ounce usually suffices. double strength Othine sold with guarantee. Othine Complexion Soap and shampoo shown for use. available at drug or department stores or by mail from Othine Laboratories Buffalo.
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Othine Laboratories, Inc
Buffalo
Salmons Family Weekend Guests From Cambridge
Mr and Mrs Silas Salmons entertained weekend guests Chas Salmons and daughter Madalene and Misses Gertrude and Katharine Salmons from Cambridge. Minnie Soule and Mabie Gray of Lancaster are spending the summer with J A Soule. Miss Catharine Martin, after visiting her sister Mrs W E Stanton, returned to Jackson Tuesday.
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Dayton
Silas Salmons
Chas. Salmons
Madalene
Gertrude
Katharine Salmons
Cambridge
Minnie Soule
Mabie Gray
Lancaster
J. A. Soule
W. E. Stanton
Catharine Martin
Jackson
Iowa Twins Share Identical Prints Fueled Jam Mystery
A playful riddle notes that identical fingerprints in Iowa twins create a puzzle for a mother to tell which twin grabbed the jam jar. The piece relies on a humorous, lighthearted tone rather than a serious report.
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Iowa
Ohio to distribute highway aid equally among townships
Attorney General Crabbe ruled that annual appropriations of 350000 dollars for 1925 1926 to improve Ohio secondary highways must be allotted equally among all townships. The highway department had planned to give 1000 dollars each to the first 350 townships that applied.
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Columbus
Ohio
Crabbe
State Highway Department
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Glyde Martin
Prin
Oman
Lydia
E. A
Covington
Rio Grande
Bryan Cassell
Ernest Robbins
Ray Harkins
Mith
Bradfield Regulator Co
Dept
F-6
Atlanta
Plain Cave
Haney- Goodrich
So. Court St
The
F. C Stedman Co
Kodak Pictures
KODAK
Yellow Box
Athens Book & News Co
South Court House
Cline Bidg
Athens, Ohio
Ei Lee
Metalglas
Priestley
Stewart Stockery
Kuppenheimer
Baldwin
the Burnett-Smith Co
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