The Kiss of Judas In London Hotel
A former detective, now retired, is approached by an insurance firm about guarding a valuable pearl necklace. Mrs De Mendoza, widow of a Buenos Aires fruit merchant, insured for 100000 pounds, may be involved in a potential fraud. The hotel detective is ill and replaced by the night watchman. The firm offers two hundred guineas for protection during the policy term. The next morning the narrator agrees to take the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seard
Stanley Delchester
Sir Norman
Scotland Yard
Hatton Gardens
de Mendoza
Buenos Aires
William Greaves
Tendon
Norman
Stanfield
Woking
Old Time Cough Syrup Recipe Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement touts a cheap two thirds saving on cough remedies by mixing Pinex with sugar syrup to make a pint of cough syrup. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours and lists alternative sweeteners while urging buyers to request 244 ounces of inex and guarantees refunds if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinex Co
T, Wayne
Ind
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Chicago Woman
Mrs Helen Sevcik of 2711 Thomas St Chicago Illinois describes relief from backache weakness and housework fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound She offers to write to any woman suffering from similar female troubles and answers questions about her experience The ad notes decades of testimonials from thousands of women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrg
Helen Sevcik
Thomas St
Ill
Detective’s Unresolved Case Teases Reader Dine-In Revelations
A storied sleuth reflects on cases he knows the police can’t prove, noting many criminals roam free due to lack of evidence. A reader expresses fascination and asks to hear tales at dinner, prompting a promise to share adventures in a future issue.
Touring car crash injures Dayton driver near Enterprise
Harold Sfreese of Dayton loses control of a Logan A Hudson touring car north of Enterprise Sunday afternoon. He injured his knee and bruises when he turned to close a rear door, driving into a tree. The car suffered heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Sfreese
Dayton
Enterprise
Irvin Freese
School nurse outlines health program at Rotary meeting
Mrs May CGroome new city school nurse outlined her plan to teach youngsters health habits to prevent disease. Two new Rotary members were added Dr W G Rhoten and Lewis Price. Preparations for the Athens pilgrimage on March 15 were made as its club receives its charter. Delegates to the St Louis international convention were elected H M Whitcraft and C K Lauer with alternates L C Laube and Ford Hack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Cgroome
New City
Rotary Club
W. G. Rhoten
Lewis Price
Athens
Athens Club
St. Louis
H. M. Whitcraft
C. K. Lauer
L. C. Laube
Ford Hack
Delta Tau Delta Plans Modern Home Near University
The Delta Tau Delta fraternity, long at 93 North Congress Street, will move to the former Mrs. Alston Ellis residence on President Street. The larger site near the university provides closer contact with campus facilities, including a new gymnasium, and offers views of the Ohio athletic field and Hocking valley. Plans call for a modern, attractive fraternity house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
North
Congress Street
Alston Ellis
President Street
Ohio Athletic Field
Hocking Valley
Local social notes from Torch and surrounding area
Latrobe Miss Mildred Fitch visited Mrs. Floyd Russell near Torch. Mrs. Leo Bingman and son Rob ert of Athens spent Friday with C. C. Mars. Clarence Swartz of Lattridge visited Harry and Mrs. Carlton. Mrs. Fred Hawk of Newark visited Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ewers. Ordie Chalfant spent the weekend in Athens. Mildred Hornsby stayed with her sister Mrs. Floyd Russell. Local youths attended revival meetings at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Fitch
Floyd Russell
Torch
Leo Bingman
Robert
Athens
C. C. Mars
Clarence Swartz
Lattridge
Harry Carlton
Fred Hawk
Newark
Dean Ewers
Ordie Chalfant
Mildred Hornsby
the Baptist
Spring Signs and Local Socials Highlight Weekend
Mrs. Frank Arnold spent Saturday in Parkersburg. Mrs. Floyd Russell visited at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hornsby recently. Sure signs of spring as the horse shoe pitchers stay busy at their game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thured
Frank Arnold
Parkersburg
Floyd Russell
John Hornsby
Bride to wear rich gems at Vanderbilt wedding
New York March 6 Miss Gloria Morgan will wed Reginald C Vanderbilt at noon in a ceremony attended by New York society. Vanderbilt gifts a necklace ending in a pear shaped diamond pendant valued around 50 000 dollars. The jewels rival royal crowns in profusion and prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gloria Morgan
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Ohio educational conference slated for March 5 6 7
Columbus reports a projected attendance of over 4060 people for the third annual Ohio state educational conference to be held on March 5 6 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State
ADU
Bond Forfeited In BelmonT County Court Case
Martin Novak of Bridgeport had his $500 bond forfeited after failing to appeal a Belmon t county common pleas case. Novak faced charges of shooting to kill during a confrontation with officers searching his premises for liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clairsville
Martin Novak
Bridgeport
Belmont County Common Pleas Court
Novak
Shamrocks Promote Constipation Relief in Stores
An advertisement asserts Shamrocks tablets aid constipation and bowel regulation. It claims ninety percent of sickness stems from waste buildup in kidneys and bowels and urges purchase at all drug stores.
Obituary of James Edgar Boudinot 1850 1923
James Edgar Boudinot born July 17 1850 in Dover township Ath ens county died February 11 1923 aged 72 years six months and 25 days after a stroke of paralysis. He married Leona Wolfe May 7 1879 and they had six children four surviving Stacey and Hazel died young. He joined Trimble Christian church in 1913 and was a devoted neighbor and citizen. He leaves a wife four children two brothers and many friends.
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Grim Reaper
James Edgar
Tobias
Elizabeth Southerton Boudinot
Dover Township
Athens County
Leona Wolfe
Joseph Wolfe
Stacey
Hazel
Christian Church
Trimble
Boudinot
J. J. Blincoe
Dayton
Zelpha
Orvil
Coral
New York City
C. H. Boudinot
Millfield
T. H. Boudinot
Amesville
Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of our husband and father and to those who sent floral offerings. Mrs. Boudinot and Children.
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Kiss
Judas
Mrs. de Mendoza
Gil
Seyvr
W. Union St
A.D. McPherson
Rapid Shoe Repairing
Lostro Bldg
Sam
Howdy
Milinun
Sami
Logan
Clinton
Tau
University
Latrobe
Bucyrus
Naomi Hipp
Welfare Committee
Margaret Shoebottom
Washington
Tut
Bank of Athens
Barhitis
Babbitt
Babbitt’s
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