Hobson Study Circle Discusses Relief Efforts and Club Officers
The Hobson Study Circle met at Mrs. John Murphy’s home to hear a paper on Industrial and Business Relations and to vote on strikes and uprisings affecting public utilities. New officers were elected for the coming year and the club planned relief work for hungry school children while guests attended and a birthday surprise honored Mrs. Gloria Frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
John Murphy
Maple Street
P. G. Hibbard
Herbert Cox
Clyde Featherston
O. G. Jordan
N. S. Welk
C. G. Wyckoff
Earl Marquis
William Powell
Clarence Sams
Herbert,Cox
Harry Bennett
High School PT A to hear Dr. Bryan Thursday night
Dr. E. B. Bryan will address the High School Parent-Teacher Association at its Thursday evening meeting at 7 o'clock in the Central school auditorium. This is the second meeting of the new group promising activity and cooperation in parent-teacher work.
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E. B. Bryan
Parent-Teacher Association
Ohio Union
Masons
Local social notices from Nelsonville and nearby towns
Diamond Mr. and Mrs. John Wolfe attend church. Nellie Campbell returns to Haydenville after vacation. Cora Smith shops in Nelsonville. Ruth Chesher spends weekend in Columbus. Edward and Kate Fisher and daughter Mary shop in Logan. Thomas Evans and Nora Skiver shop in Nelsonville. Charles Ellis and Eugene Chesher spend Monday in Logan. Carrie Cox visits Nelsonville shopping. Herbert Campbell family visit Pierce in Nelsonville. Guy Evans Nellie Campbell and Harry Tuend motor to Nelsonville. Lafe Willison and daughter Pauline spend Friday in Hayden.
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John Wolfe
Nellie Campbell
Haydenville
Cora Smith
Nelsonville
Ruth Chesher
Columbus
Edward Fisher
Kate Fisher
Mary
Logan
Thomas Evans
Nora Skiver
Charles Ellis
Eugene Chesher
Carrie Cox
Ice Jam Floods Dixon Illinois River City
An ice jam on the Rock River above Dixon floods parts of the city. Thousands homeless and heavy property loss reported as residents seek refuge on Main Bridge, the highest point, while the flood threatens nearby towns.
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Rock River
Illinois
Dixon
Main Bridge
Ity
Weekend social notes from Athens area residents
Mrs. Charles Cox of Columbus visited her mother Mrs. Ruth Evans over the weekend. Bart Wolfe and Guy Lewis were seen in Logan and Nelsonville. Eugene Chesher, Thomas Huddy and John Fisher visited Nelsonville. Goldie Bolden and daughter Thelma visited Nelsonville. Eileen Cole spent the weekend with sister Mrs. James Kreig in Logan. Kate Fisher visited Haydenville with Mrs. Henry Oblinger.
Southwestern coal operators announce wage cuts feed strike
Kansas City March 8 A general coal strike in the southwestern fields seems certain as operators defy a miners' April 1 strike threat. The Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators' Association says wages will be cut to the bone with a new day work scale of 3.48, down from 7.81, and the check off system will be abolished.
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Kansas City
Southwestern Interstate Coal Operators’ Association
English Writer Praises Hughes at Athens Disarmament Talk
S K Ratcliffe, English journalist, lauded Charles E Hughes for his Washington disarmament speech and the naval holiday victory. He warned public opinion shaped the conference and noted Britain failed to push submarine abolition amid strategic seas concerns. Ratcliffe called the Versailles treaty an economic mistake and cited shifts in British policy affecting Europe’s reconstruction.
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Hughes
Washington
S. K. Ratcliffe
Ohio University
Charles E. Hughes
Mr. Ratcliffe
England
Ratcliffe
Great Britain
McEnace
Shantung
United States
China
Europe
France
Italy
Local residents attend events and visits across towns
Doanville Vernie Birtcher spends a few days in Middleport. Beulah and Bertha Greene visit Glouster. Laura Stephenson visits Nelsonville after visits by Sarah Birtcher and children in Richland. Mary Birther and Katherine Blackburn shop in Nelsonville. A large church gathering occurs Monday night. Charles Thompson and Garrett Warren attend Floodwood church.
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Vernie Birtcher
Middleport
Beulah Greene
Bertha Greene
Glouster
Laura Stephenson
Nelsonville
Sarah Birtcher
Richland
Mary Birteher
Katherine Blackburn
Charles Thompson
Garrett Warren
Floodwood Church
Mrs Frank Louis Visit Noted in Happy Hollow Weekend
Monday night report notes Mrs Frank Louis was visiting in Happy Hollow on Sunday afternoon.
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Frank Louis
Happy Hollow
Pie Social at Union School Friday Night
The Union school hosts a pie social at the school house on Friday night March 1 to raise funds for the school library. Proceeds support the library and related educational needs.
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Union School
Why March Is Most Dangerous
The article warns that March is the most dangerous month due to seasonal change. It suggests fortifying the system with purifying blood cleansing and wholesome food. Father Johns Medicine is praised as a tonic that strengthens the body and helps with colds and throat troubles without dangerous drugs.
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Father Johns
Deaths and Funerals Ada Bean of Marietta Dies at 88
C. 8. Moore of White Hall received a message from Marietta reporting the death of his aunt Ada Bean at age 88 from pneumonia. She spent her childhood in Athens county and Moore was summoned last week by her illness.
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Adaline Bean
White Hall
Moore
Marietta
Athens County
Oklahoma City Bank Reopens as Wilkin Hale State Bank Reorganizes
The Wilkin Hale State Bank failed to open in Oklahoma City today. It was the city’s only state bank with a capital stock of 200000 dollars. A placard in the window announced an ongoing reorganization.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Mar
Wilkin-Hale State Bank
Pure Oil plans $10 million common stock issue
Reported unofficially that Pure Oil Company directors approved a $10 million issue of new common stock at a meeting in Columbus to take up $7.6 million in outstanding notes and to cover roughly $2.6 million in floating indebtedness.
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Columbus
Mar
Pure Oil Company
Cincinnati Man Pays One Cent Income Tax
A Cincinnati citizen filed a return showing income tax of one cent. He paid the amount and received a receipt, claiming the smallest tax owed.
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Cincinnati, Mar
Cincinnati
Pershing Receives Poland’s Order of the White Eagle
General John J. Pershing was honored with the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest decoration. The award recognizes his leadership and services contributing to Polish-U.S. friendship and wartime cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Pershing
Order of the White Eagle
Poland
Funeral held for Frances Kempton 70 in Urban Crest
The funeral for Frances Kempton age 70, whose death was reported Tuesday, was held at the family home in Urban Crest this afternoon. The service was conducted by the Daughters of Veterans, of which she was a charter member, and burial followed at Bishopville Cemetery. Mrs. W A Pride’s committee will host the Friendship Circle at the Methodist church Thursday evening with a good program and refreshments. all are invited.
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Frances Kempton
Urbancrest
Daughters of Veterans of
Bishopville
W. A. Pride
Methodist Church
Four Arrested Plead Guilty In White Mule Case
Willard Norris and Sam James among quartet arrested Saturday with white mule. They changed pleas to guilty in Justice F E A Johnson’s court at Trimble after initial not guilty pleas. James fined 200 dollars plus costs, Norris 500 dollars plus costs. others face potential workhouse sentence if funds not paid by Thursday.
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Willard Norris
Sam James
Court of Justice
E. A. Johnson
Trimble
James
Norris
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Dayton
Jitney License Fee Enforced In City Friday
An annual license fee of $10 for jitney cars and buses becomes effective Friday. Each licensed jitney owner must pay $10 plus a 50 cent mayoral fee and receive a car sign showing license number. Parking spaces are marked on High Street for licensed taxis and 16 license card sets are on hand to cover current taxis. Separately, John Grannan of Columbus, long-time Glouster resident, suffered paralysis on March 1 and is now in a helpless state, transported to St Anthony hospital for treatment after being unable to speak or move.
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Gormley
John Grannan
Columbus
St. Anthony Hospital
Mr and Mrs Fawcett Visit City with Duncan Couple
Mr and Mrs G C Fawcett of Delaware are spending a few days in the city with Mr and Mrs C E Duncan.
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G. C. Fawcett
Delaware
C. E. Duncan
Mrs F D McCarty Visiting Columbus Family
Mrs F D McCarty of Columbus is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Duncan on Main Street, staying as a guest with the family during her trip.
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F.D. McCarty
Columbus
Mrs. Duncan
Main Street
Funeral for John Deal Held in Jacksonville
John Deal aged 68 died Sunday after a five week illness. The funeral was Tuesday at 1 30 PM in the VU B church conducted by Rev. Gibson. He leaves three children John and Will of Jacksonville and Mrs Lowry of Illinois. His wife died 22 years ago and he had lived with his son John for 13 years.
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John Deal
Jacksonville
VU. B
Gibson
Deal
John
Will
Lowry
Illinois
Pie and Candy Social at Center Stake School
A pie and candy social is planned at Center Stake School Friday evening on March 10. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Center Stake
Thief Poses as Customer Steals Diamonds From Jewelers
In Toledo on March 8 a thief posing as a customer stole an envelope with four diamonds valued at $2000 from the J. J. Freeman company jewelers.
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Toledo
Mar
J. J. Freeman Company, Jewelers
Young crook caught in Cincinnati payroll theft case
Jess England aged 18 confessed to police that he was one of four bandits who stole the Nash Tailoring Company's payroll of $8,000 several weeks ago and committed additional crimes.
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Cincinnati
Jess England
Nash Tailoring Company
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Promotes Hair Health
A historical health tip advises using Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo instead of harsh soaps. It claims the pure, grease free formula cleanses scalp, reduces brittleness, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and easy to manage. Availability noted at drug stores.
Burials and Deaths Across Rutland Area
The body of Mrs. George Pratt was brought back for her Gallipolis hospital death and funeral held Wednesday. James McGhee, about 75, Civil War veteran, died Tuesday after brief illness. John J. Wiseman found dead on his Litsinger porch after residence there. James Wells, 35, son of Finley Wells of Middleport, died suddenly in Cincinnati Monday. Mrs Sidenstricker remains near death as Asbury Jewell undergoes major Columbus hospital operation Monday.
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George Pratt
Gallipolis
James McGhee
John J. Wiseman
Litsinger
James Wells
Finley Wells
Middleport
Cincinnati
Sidenstricker
Asbury Jewell
Columbus
American Alexander Matherne Murdered in Vera Cruz Mexico
A dispatch to the state department reports Alexander Matherne, an American, was murdered by unknown assailants on March 5 at Los Naranjos in Vera Cruz state, Mexico.
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Washington
Alexander Matherne
Los Naranjos
State of Vera Cruz
Mexico
State Department
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Richard
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Chicago
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Fred W. Bush
C. E. Bean
Guysville
Athens
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Dowagiac, Mich
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Pratt Street
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