Local Notables Visit to Close Vorhes Estate and Ancient Duel Pistols Found
Dr. B. C. Vorhes and Lieut Vorhes from Columbus came Friday to discuss closing A. W. Vorhes estate. Blaine Giles found antique dueling pistols in a Rutland workshop once owned by George F. Larkin. A scrap from The American Friend dating May 5, 1820, faded but included James Barron vs Commander Stephen Decatur duel acceptance and Barron’s aging plea about eyesight.
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B. C. Vorhes
Vorhes
Columbus
A. W. Vorhes
Blaine Giles
Rutland
George F. Larkin
Larkin
Marietta
Ohio
James Barron
Stephen Decatur
Washington
Barron
America
Duel withheld from family lads until after outcome
A brief excerpt notes that men of the family should be spared knowledge of an impending duel until its completion, suggesting prudence in keeping the clash secret from relatives. The text hints at tension and anticipated confrontation without detailing participants or venue.
Funeral of J. A. Franz Draws Large Columbus Attendance
The funeral of the late J. A. Franz of Columbus filled Sacred Heart Catholic church in a record for the town. Out of town mourners included Albert and Joseph H. Franz, Clara and Elizabeth Franz, Amelia Englehard and three daughters, Elizabeth Hagman and son Robert, Katie Kuhlman, Elizabeth and Ann Schaefer, Clarence Franz, and Priscilla Franz, from Brownsville Texas among others.
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J. A. Franz
Columbus
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Albert
Colorado
Joseph H. Franz
Clara
Elizabeth Franz
Amelia Englehard
Catherine
Pauline
Elizabeth Hagman
Robert
Katie Kuhlman
Elizabeth
Ann Schaefer
Clarence Franz
John H. Franz
Priscilla
Brownsville
Texas
Methodist Exodus Shrinks Local Congregations
Methodist brothers and sisters are scarcer here than in years. They are off to the Centenary at Columbus. Old time State fair days return to railroad stations as preachers, businessmen, and laymen leave in droves, emptying local pews and halting mid week prayer meetings.
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Columbus
Lyman Installed Grand Secretary for 27th Year in Ohio
C H Lyman of Mineral Lodge Pomeroy reelected Grand Secretary of the Ohio Odd Fellows for the 27th consecutive year at the grand lodge meeting in Springfield. Now based in Columbus he is a brother of James M Lyman of the Pomeroy Democrat and Rush R Lyman of Salem township and formerly worked on the old Telegraph in Pomeroy.
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Odd Fellows
C. H. Lyman
Mineral Lodge of
Pomeroy
Order
Ohio
Grand Lodge
Springfield
Columbus
James M. Lyman
Marriage Announcement for Bachman and Scholl
The article notes the approaching marriage of John Bachman of Middleport and Margaret Scholl. A miscellaneous shower for the bride had thirty five guests, and the wedding is planned for next month.
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John Bachman
Middleport
Margaret Scholl
New Lock and Dam Boat Arrives at Dam 24 Racine
A new 65 by 24 foot boat for dam 24 near Racine has arrived. It is described as attractive and highly efficient, prepared to handle dam construction work for years to come.
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Dam 24
Racine
New Maccabee Officers Elected for Pomeroy 432
Pomeroy Tent No. 432 Maccabees elected Ernest Stanley as commander and a slate of officers including Ernest Martin as Lieutenant commander Ray White as chaplain George D Pullins as sergeant and others. Installation set for next Thursday evening.
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Pomeroy
Maccabees
Ernest Stanley
Ernest Martin
Ray White
George D .Pullins
Wm. E. Hudnal
John A. Hysell
John A. Smith
Frank Amberger
Clarence Hawley
Referee decision pending for Willard Dempsey bout
Toledo June 21 United Press reports a referee for the July 4 Willard versus Dempsey match may be decided today in a closed conference. Jack Kearns Tex Rickard and Ray Archer plan to press for a prompt ruling ahead of the two week countdown.
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H. C. Hamilton
United Press
Toledo
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Army
Navy
Civilian Board of Control
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Ray Archer
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Kearns
Richard
U S Girls Elected Finest in World by Overseas Voters
Overseas voters in the A E F overwhelmingly named U S girls as the finest in the world. Miss Mildred Ballou, a New York Y M C A worker in Menton France, says American women at home outscore all others in war effort and morale. She recalls dances at the Y M C A and daily exchanges with doughboys, noting homesickness and praise for wives and sweethearts back home.
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U. S
A.E.F
Mildred Ballou
New York
Y.M.C.A
Menton
France
America
Miss Ballou
Boxing Officials Near Decision On Referee And Judges
July 4 approaches with army navy and civilian board selections pending. Ollie record official is a leading referee candidate for Toledo Athletic Club. Kearns opposes multiple judges favoring a single arbiter. Ray Cannon eyed for judge with possible Willard pairing, while Kearns may name one judge. Dempsey plans four rounds with Jamaca Kid and Terry Kellar. Willard scores knockout on Heinen and nets nine rounds yesterday.
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Army Navy
Ollie
Toledo Athletic Club
Kearns
Rickard
Ray Cannon
Milwaukee
Cannon
Willard
Jack Dempsey
Jamaca Kid
Terry Kellar
Dayton
Bill Tate
Minneapolis
Jack Malone
St. Paul
Jess Willard
Jack Heinen
Jack
Siemen
Jess
Demsey
Gotch Cancels July 4 Match Here in Athens
Al Haft known as Young Gotch sent a telegram to the local middleweight champion canceling a July 4 bout with Olson. Haft says east engagements on fireworks day delayed his Athens appearance until mid July. If Hart posts a $200 forfeit, Olson may wrestle Haft in July. otherwise Hart may arrange another match in the East or another excuse. Weight limit set at 158 pounds.
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al Haft
Young Gotch
Olson
Haft
East
Athens
Hart
Sunday Socials And Visits In Local Area
Mr and Mrs Carl Grandstaff and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Boudinott visited Ed McClead in Bethel. N H Colvin hosted guests Gladys Ogg Elsa Colvin and Hattie Nolan. George Brown has been ill. Robert Robinson stayed with sisters in Gloucester. George Ogg visited uncle Orlow Wegg in Waterstown. W H Robinson hosted Ruth Albee and Ella Morse. Mary McCune visited grandparents F M McCune in Glouster.
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Carl Grandstaff
Gilbert. Boudinott
Ed McClead
Bethel
N. H. Colvin
Gladys Ogg
Ethel Colvin
Athens
Hattie Nolan
Elsa
Marietta
George Brown
Robert Robinson
Glouster
George Ogg
Watertown
Orlow Wegg
W. H. Robinson
Ruth Albee
Athol
Mass
Ella Morse
Clyde
Pittsburg
Mary McCune
F. M. McCune
Big Bill Devery Dies at 62 After Stroke in New York
William S. Devery former New York chief of police dies at his Far Rockaway home after an apoplectic stroke. He was 62 and plans for his funeral were set, the loss shocking friends who called him Big Bill. Textiles made of paper yarn in England appear in waterproof fabrics.
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New York
N. Y
William S. Devery
Devery
Big Bill
Far Rockaway
Germany still dreams of conquest despite wartime end
Berlin dispatch notes some Germans cling to hopes of regenerating militarism and rebuilding a military machine after the war while vast majorities oppose further war. The piece contrasts liberal backlash against Kaiser influences with lingering imperial symbols and propagation while predicting possible liberal reforms and a reduced military threat.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Old Guard
Republic
America
Sleep Debate Grows as Daylight Saving Sparks Letters
Letters flood in opposing daylight saving law with Mrs Elmer Beal arguing that waking at midnight to prepare breakfast for a distant husband costs rest. Miners broadly back ending the hour, saying heat prevents early retirements and extra morning sleep is preferable.
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Elmer Beal
Helium the New Balloon Gas Areas of Romance
Washington June 20 helium the new incombustible balloon gas discovered on the sun thirty years before its earth identification promises to revolutionize ballooning. Dr G Shrburne Rogers reports military value posturing to extract helium from natural gas and locate supplies. early plants in Fort Worth Texas and a field in Kansas.
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Washington, D. C
Earth
National Geographic Society
G. Shrburne Rogers
United States
Fort Worth
Texas
Petrolia
Kansas
Dexter
Europe
Acid phosphate boosts clover pasture growth in Ohio
Ohio farm experts note 6,750,000 acres of permanent pasture, about a third of farmland. Ohio Experiment Station findings show red and white clovers thrive when acid phosphate is applied to thin hill soils in orchard fertilization, with abundant, seeding-free clover growth observed afterward.
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Ohio
All Summer Alfalfa Seeding Proves Best
Ohio Experiment Station tests show July or early August seeding of alfalfa rarely fails and is preferable to nurse crops. Spring seedings with oats or barley as nurse crops succeed but require thinning and early harvest. Early plowing and frequent cultivation help weed control and soil readiness before sowing alfalfa.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Yale Varsity Crew Beats Harvard In Thames Race
Yale's varsity eight defeated Harvard on the Thames by a late sprint in four miles. Time 21.42 1-5. Harvard took the freshmen eights and the second varsity in the preliminary events.
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YALE
New London
Conn
Harvard
Thames
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