Nelsonville elects Stephen G. Holland mayor in landslide
Stephen G. Holland, Democratic nominee, won Nelsonville mayoral race by 584 votes over incumbent J W Hickman for a two year term starting January 1. Unofficial tallies show Democrats sweeping council seats and strong support for Old Age Pension, ten mill tax limit, and county home rule with 2,628 total votes cast.
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Nelsonville
Stephen G. Holland
Luke McLuke
Canal
Boosters’ Association
J. W. Hickman
Holland
East End
Fourth Ward
Ralph Elliott
Ellicott
Ellsworth DeVore
Elliott
Hickman
Alonzo
Red) Figgins
Red
Wilber Hutchins
Walter Keating
Corner
Council
Frank Betts
G. W. Pearce
John Cat
Arthur Allen
Joseph Barrows
Ralph Henry
First Ward
L. Keplar
Win Johnson
Robert Eddy
Gerald Nelson
Frank Anderson
William T. Hilleary
Thomas Spencer
David Stewart
Preston E. Thompson
Merrell Cox
Cox
Nelle Dowler
City Board of Education
Ralph Parks
C. E Washburn
C C. Sharp
William Keeton
W. G. Evans
York Township
Beware the Cough or Cold that Hangs On
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth while the formula, absorbed into the blood, targets the throat trouble and aids recovery with a money back guarantee if not cured.
Bremen's small school ferociously strong football team
Nelsonville notes Bremen is undefeated in six games this season and beat Lancaster St. Mary's 15 to 6. Grey coach Yantis plans to challenge Bremen when Bremen visits Friday afternoon, recalling a 1925 Nelsonville romp of 487 to 0 over Bremen.
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Nelsonville
Bremen
Lancaster St. Mary's
Greys
Yantis
Fairfield Countians
Harding Is Elected Will Head Blue Lodge Masons of Nelsonville
Homer H. Harding was chosen worshipful master of Philadorian Lodge No 187 F and A M at the annual election in the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville. Other officers for the year include Ernest Hoskins senior warden C D Crawford junior warden R C Cook treasurer C G Pritchard secretary Earl Linscott senior deacon William Harburger junior deacon Mose Evans Tyler H H Jackson trustee.
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Blue Lodge Masons
Nelsonville
Homer H. Harding
Philadorian Lodge
Masonic Temple
Ernest Hoskins
C D. Crawford
R. C Cook
C. G. Pritchard
Earl Linscott
William Harburger
Deaccon
Mose Evans
Tyler
H H. Jackson
Parents Attend Night School as National Education Week Observance
In Nelsonville 425 parents attended night school classes last evening across three grade buildings to witness regular classroom work as part of National Education Week. Thursday evening high school classes will follow a detailed schedule and feature Edwin D Chubb as speaker to parents.
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Nelsonville
A. P
Edwin D Chubb
School of Arts
American Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting
Thirty three members attended the Monday evening regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary. A social time with lunch followed the session.
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American Legion Auxiliary
LaGuardia Tops Fiorello in New York Mayoral Race
Fiorello H. LaGuardia, supported by the Fusion Party, defeated Joseph V. McKee of the Recovery Party and Tammany candidate John P. O'Brien in a hard fought New York mayoral election. Tammany Hall's 19 year Manhattan rule ends.
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Fiorello H
Wedded 50 Years Mr and Mrs T J Davis Golden Anniversary
Nelsonville reports the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Davis observed on Tuesday November 7. Neighbors visited with congratulations cards flowers and gifts while a gold iced wedding cake marked the milestone. After a church service the Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church plans a potluck dinner hosted by Mrs. Amos Steenrod on West Washington Street.
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T. J. Davis
Nelsonville
The
Christian Church
Amos Steenrod
West Washington Street
Dance Benefit by UMWA Ladies Auxiliary at Catholic Hall
The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers of America will hold a benefit dance at Catholic Hall on November 10. Music by the Jubilee Fiddlers will accompany the event.
Costs of Enforcing Prohibition Run Into Billions
United States authorities spent more than 500 million dollars enforcing national prohibition over 13 years. Including lost liquor tax revenue, estimates reach eight billion dollars, with additional losses at state and local levels. The effort involved thousands of agents across Treasury Justice and border services amid early corruption concerns. Kings of bootlegging later faced jail as enforcement intensified.
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United Press
John A. Reichmann
Washington, Nova
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Prohibition
Treasury Department
Justice Department
Customs Bureau
Border Patrol
Coast Guard
Prohibition Enforcement Focuses on Major Violators
The phase of the liquor trade persists with little effective enforcement. Federal agencies now target large commercial violators or clearly prosecutable minor offenses, shifting away from routine violators who escape sustained action.
Barrows to California with conservation group
Guy Barrows son of Mr and Mrs John Barrows of Nelsonville has accepted a position with the Citizens Conservation Camp and will depart today for California with a contingent of men after a stay at Camp Knox Kentucky
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Nelsonville
Guy Barrows
John Barrows
Citizens Conservation Camp
Camp Knox
California
Giving Benefit Dance at I O F Hall Friday Night
The D A Lodge hosts a benefit dance at the I O O F Hall Friday with music provided. Members absent Friday are asked to bring pie or candy, and the public is invited to attend.
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D. of A. Lodge
Corkey Returns Spoiling Denver Kidnapping Tale
Corkey the Maltese cat was abducted from the LIVERMAN home in Denver and an extortion note threatened death for a ransom. Before the owner could arrange payment or an intermediary, Corkey returned, undermining the alleged kidnapping plot. The note bore the signoff X Brothers and prompted a police investigation.
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Denver
Colo
U.P
Corkey
Jennie Liverman
Liverman
X Brothers
Extortionists Tip Noted in Vague Memo T
Vague note references a tip about extortionists but lacks concrete names dates or places. Officials urged caution as details remain unclear and no arrests announced.
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