Restaurant and Rooms for Sale in Middleport Trade Notice
Fire destroyed tents with 200 bushels of wheat 180 bushels of oats 20 tons of hay and farming tools. Nettie Cochran sues for divorce from Cochran citing failure to support and neglect. asks for divorce and child custody. Syracuse home cited with allegations of gross neglect and failure to provide necessaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byracuse
Nettie Cochran
Common Pleas Court
Cochran
Syracuse
Wolf
Wolf’s Texas Barn Destroyed in Large Fire
Fire destroyed a large barn owned by John Wolf in Texas along with all the contents. Local firefighters fought the blaze, with authorities investigating the cause and assessing damages to the property and nearby structures.
One Lone Marriage License Sealed at Probate Court
Probate court was quiet Monday with only one marriage license issued during the session. Otto W. Bradford aged 28 and Lot tie M. Rose aged 23, both of near Letart Falls, obtained the license amid a calm docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto W. Bradford
Lottie M. Rose
Letart Falls
Local suits resolve or advance in common pleas court
The Blower versus Kreitz trial ended with out of court settlement this morning while Bar toe versus Stivers was set for tomorrow’s trial. The S F Smith versus Union Printing Company $10000 damage suit was dismissed in common pleas court Monday after years on the docket. the plaintiff now publishes the Middleport Leader and the action grew from a Tribune Telegraph article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Blower
Henry G. Kreitz
Anna L. Bartoe
Celia Stivers
S.F. Smith
The
Union Printing Company
Common Pleas
Middleport Leader
Tribune-Telegraph
Sensation Grips City Over Union Printing Firm
The Union Printing Company becomes the center of public attention as readers react to the startling developments of the hour. Community officials and local residents weigh impact while reports detail evolving events and consequences.
Providence ministerial institute at Proctorville
Providence ministerial institute will be held at Proctorville Ohio in the Baptist church pastored by Rev. B R Smith on Thursday and Friday November 20 and 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Institute
Proctorville
Ohio
Providence Ministerial Institute
Baptist Church
B. R. Smith
Illustrated Lecture of Pilgrims Progress at Armory
Rev George Schultz will present an illustrated lecture on Bungart s Pilgrim s Progress at the armory Friday evening November 21 under Trinity Lutheran church patronage for the benefit of the newly formed young folks social society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schultzes
Bungart
Armory
Trinity Lutheran Church
Time Duty Urges Red Cross Service to Nation
A call to every American to protect the community in emergencies and join the American Red Cross is issued as a defense of public service. The message emphasizes duty, unity, and the test of national resilience through volunteer effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Pleasant social mask party honoring birthday at Dorst home
A pleasant social event last week featured a mask party hosted by Mrs. Claude Dorst in celebration of her husband’s birthday. The Dorst home offered tasteful decorations and tempting refreshments while Heines’ eight piece orchestra provided music for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Dorst
Dorst
Heines
Ackleys and Friends Travel for Treatments and Visits
George Ackley left for Columbus to resume studies as his father John Ackley shows slight improvement. Carl Duckworth and Ray Fritch took a short trip to Columbus. Mrs. Katherine Schlaegel went to Gallipolis with her son returning after hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ackley
John Ackley
Columbus
Carl Duckworth
Ray Fritch
Katherine Schlaegel
Gallipolis
Harry
Marion
A. McCullough
A. C. Jones
Harve Jones
A. H. Wise
Charles
Charleston
Walter Hamm
Point Pleasant
Ralph C Super to Join Paris Exposition Commission
Twenty years ago on Thursday November 9 1899 Ralph C Super son of the university president is named to the American commission for the Paris Exposition He will sail from New York November 25 on the Prince line for Naples then proceed to Paris for duty Also noted was the Watson Club meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Potter on Congress Street in honor of Mrs Henry Crippen and daughter Ed Deth of Westerville with a cadre of local guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph C. Super
Super
New York
Prince Steamship Line
Naples
Paris
Germany
France
Watson Club
Chas. Potter
Congress Street
Henry Crippen
Ed Deth
Westerville
W. S. Wilson
Ollie Wilson
C. D. Norris
W. Scott
J. P. Dana
T. J. Schrantz
W. F. Scott
Grace Scott
Berger Says He Used President as His Model
Victor Berger testified before Congress about socialist letters from Russia and read excerpts from his writings and Wilson speeches. He argued his aims aligned with wartime policy and defended his loyalty while clashing with Democratic leaders over references to socialism and party obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger
President
Washington
Victor Berger
Congress
Russia
Burleson
Wilson
Blanton
Texas
Champ Clarke
Claude Kitchin
Vaile
Colorado
Socialist Party
Bank Closes in Bluffton Over Shortage of Funds
The First National Bank of Bluffton Ohio is closed temporarily by directive of its directors due to a funds shortage. Directors say the shortage is not large enough to affect depositors and no reopening date has been announced.
World Women of Great Value Labor Meet Highlights Voigt Report
Athens ladies gathered at the First M E church to hear Dean Irma E Voigt report on the Washington DC international conference of women in industry. She described discussions by delegates from sixteen countries on labor rights, education, hours, and child welfare, noting varied laws from Belgium to Japan and renewed faith in womanhood.
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M. E
Athens
Irma E. Voigt
International Conference of Women
Washington D. C
E. D. Sayre
Lincoln
Miss Voigt
Ohio
Organized Labor
Sayre
Voigt
Europe
Asia
America
United States
Italy
Belgium
Canada
Norway
Japan
Local Social Notes From The Plains Area
Mr Mannering of Shawnee and Alvin and Clifford Ball returned from Columbus Sunday evening and report Mrs George Ball improving nicely. Mr and Mrs John Smart of Canaanville were Thursday guests of Mr and Mrs Lon Humphrey. Mr and Mrs Jeff Harrison and baby Frances were Sunday guests of Albert Aleshire and wife at Mechanicsburg. Mrs J W Patton and son Harry and family of Haydenville spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins. Dr Nelson bought Ray Shafers home. Ella Edgar of Athens spent Sunday with her sister Mrs W J Hawk. Steve Kachman and family hosted a recent guest, his niece of Congo. Mr and Mrs Roscoe Shields hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Clifford Wolfe and children of Connett.
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Mannering
Shawnee
Alvin
Clifford Ball
Columbus
George Ball
John Smart
Canaanville
Lon Humphrey
Jeff Harrison
Baby Frances
Albert Aleshire
Mechanicsburg
J. W. Patton
Harry
Haydenville
Joe Hutchins
Nelson
Ray Shafers
Ella
Esch Bill Backed. Plumb Plan Rejected in House
The House Interstate Commerce Committee favorably reports the Esch bill returning railroads to private hands. The Plumb plan is condemned as radical and impossible while the Cummins bill’s proposed telephone board is rejected as likely to suffer political influence. The Esch proposal favors arbitration between railroads and workers and allows unions to sue over strike damages.
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Washington, Navy
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Cummins
Esch
County Grange Hails Growth and Elections Plan
Athens county Pomona Grange reports strong membership gains across Athens Rome Waterloo Troy and Lee townships while the Athens county Grangers Mutual Insurance Company shows policies totaling 500000 with minimal assessments. Officers elected include L H Efaw master and Wm J Warrener secretary. Next meeting set for March in Athens with aim to grant Pomona degrees to new members.
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Athens County
Pomona
Athens
Rome
Waterloo
Troy
Lee
Jas. A. Palmer
Athens County Grangers Mutual Insurance Company
Grange
Ohio State Grange
L. J. Taber
Home Defense League
Gers
L. H. Efaw
J. T. Dailey
Herbert Dutton
John Fleming
J. A. Watkins
James A. Palmer
Wm. J. Warrener
Carlos D. Henry
Ceres
J. A. Steede
A. ©. Potter
Flora
Isaiah Johnson
E. A. Dutton
H. L. Baker
Henry A. Hatch
State Grange
Local Social Newssy: Visits and Moves Around Scipio and Albany
J. C. Lewis and wife left for Athens after visiting relatives here. Mrs. H. S. Steward returned from Youngstown for a sister's death. Claude Chase and family visited in Athens. Cary Woodyard and family joined O. B. Woodyard for a Sunday gathering. Emery Chase and Donald Swearingen visited Albany. Mrs. John Rawlings and Bernice had dental work in Athens. Thomas Phillips stayed with his sister at Nelsonville. KE T. Sisson of Connersville Ind. transfers to a Columbus to Bluefield W Va run. The Sisson family will move to Columbus in December. J. W. Sheppard and wife visited Jasper Wood. Stansbury and Rupe bailed hay for D. F. Romine. Mrs. Walter Jordan and children visited relatives in Salem. J. C. Gorby and wife with G. C. Gorby spent Sunday with Jessa Sisson. Mrs. Mary Throckmorton of Albany plans to winter with her daughter D. M. Sisson. Miss Myrtle Rupe, staying with Mrs. Winnie Caster, visited her parents A. B. Rupe and wife.
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J. C. Lewis
Athens
H. S. Steward
Yongstown
Claude Chase
Cary Woodyard
Scipio
O. B. Woodyard
Emery Chase
Donald Swearingen
Albany
John Rawlings
Bernice
Thomas Phillips
Nelsonville
KE. T. Sisson
Connersville
Ind
Cincinnati
Chicago
Columbus
Bluefield
W. Va
Sisson
J. W. Sheppard
Jasper Wood
Stansbury
Rupe
D. F. Romine
Walter Jordan
Salem
J. C. Gorby
G. C. Gorby
Jessa Sisson
Mary Throckmorton
D. M. Sisson
Myrtle Rupe
Keeley Institute to close as prohibition hits White Plains
Tough Luck New York reports the Keeley Institute in White Plains New York is near closure due to a shortage of inebriates caused by Prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Keeley Institute
White Plains
N. Y
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Mischief Maker
Gloria Joy
Ford Educational
Monroe Salesbury
Opera House
Gene Stratton Porter
Jesse Willinghame
Freckles
F. F. Farrell
Zeke
the Missouri Girl Co
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Hour
Pomeroy Bend Briefs
Dean Voigt
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