Sunday Dinners and Visits in The Plains
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore hosted a family dinner with their children in Athens. Dessie Anderson returned from Columbus for a short visit. Various neighbors from Athens Poston and Nelsonville visited friends and relatives including the Burchfields and Gabriel families. W. S. Savage was injured by a fall while cherry picking but is expected to recover. Everett’s illness improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Moore
Moore
Athens
Dessie Anderson
Columbus
John Southerton
Leland
Fay
Clarice
Savage
Poston
Arthur Burchfield
Derrell Moore
Pete Savage
James Burchfield
W. S. Savage
Everett
Jake Anderson
George Gabriel Jr
William Barber
Nelsonville
James McHarg
Rhoda Waymer
Pearl Burchfield
Orpha Bean
Alvin Bean
George Gabriel ,Sr
Shrieves Andily
Hocking
S’. Ks. Cook
Charles Conner
W. 8
Regulars Killed In Fighting In Russia
One officer and three men of the American expedition in Siberia were killed with two wounded when they came to aid five comrades attacked by anti Kobahk forces on June 22. All killed and wounded were part of the 31st Infantry. Major General William Graves reported to the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Siberia
William Graves
War Department
31St Infantry
La-may Face Powder Promises Safe Delicate Skin Use
An advertisement touts La-may Face Powder as harmless for delicate skin and free of white lead or rice powder. It claims strong wear, skin healing ingredients, and a million users in America, with prices five0 cents for large and twenty five cents for trial. A five thousand dollar reward guards against substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Veterans to Meet Friday for American Legion Post
Arrangements set for all veterans who served between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918 to gather at the Armory Friday at 7 30 PM for initial steps toward organizing a post in The American Legion. Expected turnout is at least 200 with members from Athens and surrounding towns and steps for posts elsewhere by notifying Major S M Johnson Athens Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
American Legion
Athens
S. M. Johnson
Ohio
Resolution urged Ohio to bar Willard Dempsey fight in Toledo
In Washington on June 26 Representative Randall of California introduced a House resolution calling on the Ohio governor to prevent the July 4 Willard Dempsey bout in Toledo. It argues the event desecrates the nation's birthday and cites past boxing scandals and a 1912 statute denying prize fight films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
Toledo
Randall
California
Jack Johnson
Congress
Allied note warns Germany over moves against Polish territories
Paris, June 26. The allied note accusing Germany of backing local resistance to Polish authority in Posen and East Prussia was published. It states Germany will sign the peace treaty but unofficially support actions against Polish control, with strict withdrawal and no aid to insurgents at the new frontier. Sorsing telegraphed sending a large parcel to Breslau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Poland
Posen
East
West Prussia
Upper Silesia
Allied Commission
Sorsing
Silesia
Prussia
Breslau
Commandery Holds Annual Election in Athens KTY
Nearly all senior officers were retained in the Athens Commandery Knights of Templar annual election held Tuesday at the Masonic temple. New terms run next year with A P Scott as commander and C C Millikan as generalissimo among others. installation is set for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
B. F. Farow
Emmett Parker
J. D. Cooper
8. K. Burson
Sentinel
Labor Herald Says 200 Coalition MPs Oppose Mine Nationalization
London June 26 The Labor Herald reports that 200 coalitionist MPs in a House of Commons caucus yesterday afternoon decided to oppose nationalization of British coal mines. A new clock dial can display twelve and twenty four hour ship time simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Labor Herald Today
House of Commons
Pink Pills Promise Sleep and Nerve Strength
A testimonial promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to improve blood and nerves, claiming they restore appetite, end headaches and dizziness, and enable natural sleep. The letter from Mrs Mary Oberle of Wheeling WV asserts lasting relief after using the pills, with mail order availability at 50 cents per box or six for $2.50 from Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Mary Oberle
Wetzel Street
Wheeling
W. Va
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Strike Ends in Winnipeg After Six Weeks of Walkout
Winnipeg Man June 26 The six week general strike ended at 1 A M with most workers returning. Metal trades refused to return, police rejoined after signing a loyalty pact, many telephone girls back, street railway workers largely back, and building trades resumed disrupted construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Ferguson Guilty of Assault in Martinsburg Hangings Set
Hugh M Ferguson a Martinsburg Negro was found guilty of assault on Mrs Earnest Zimmerman April 8 and sentenced to be hanged August 6. The verdict came after a 15 minute deliberation at a special Berkley Springs session amid fears of mob violence with Ferguson brought under heavy guard from the state penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkley Springs
W. VA
Hugh M. Ferguson
Martinsburg
Negro
Earnest Zimmerman
Ferguson
State Penitentiary
Fairview Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Arthur Cole and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs F Cole. Dora Wooton of Athens visits her parents Mr and Mrs William Wooton. Roy Clark of near Coolville visited friends nearby. Lizzie Dixon of Carthage guests of Mrs Cora Russell. Ethel and Evalina Clark Freda Swartz Ellen Johnson dine with Mrs Frank Capilinger. Ben Barnhart of near Guysville visits his brother Wellington Barnhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Cole
F. Cole
Dora Wooton
Athens
William Wooton
Roy Clark
Coolville
Lizzie Dixon
Carthage
Cora Russell
Ethel
Evalina Clark
Freda Swartz
Ellen Johnson
Frank Capilinger
Ben Barnhart
Guysville
Wellington Barnhart
Ohio River Stages Fall at Key Pittsburgh Points
Ohio river stages today show Point Bridge 5.5 feet falling, Herr's Island 5.6 feet falling, Davis Island 9.2 feet stationary, Beaver Dam 8.4 feet stationary, Parkersburg 10.6 feet stationary, and Point Pleasant 7 feet falling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Point Bridge
Herr’s Island
Davis Island
Beaver Dam
Parkersburg
Point Pleasant
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Clint Augustine
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Russia
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Boost Legion
Solon
Commandery
Chichester
Enr
RAND
Westers Tamond
Fairview. Sochohotes
Lash
Firestone Tires
Palm Beach
J. L. Beckley & Son
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Corn Products Refining CO
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