County Expenditures Report Highlights Local Bills
A compiled list shows payments from the county for coroner inquests, election expenses, bridges and roads, jail needs, and court costs. Items include coroner J. Lane 13.82, sheriff Harry Webster 180, election judges up to 26.10, and bridge supplies from Cable & Co totaling 110.41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lane
Harvey Phillips
William James
Board of Charities
Join McLaughlin
Bl. & Weedworth
L. B. McDaniel
Alex Nelson
W. Marvis
Board of Elections
W. E. Dean
Sugar Creek Road
K. & M. Railroad
Jacksonville
de Murrage
The
Carpenter Hardware Co
Same
Rook
Leichty
Election Board
James Farley
York
Ewers
Rome
A. M. Rainey
Trimble
Anchor Supply Co
N. Hobson
C. A. Cable & Con
Frank
Lowry
J. A. Sands
Stout
John Might
Aeadle Length Compared to Radtical Mile
Aeadle measures one tenth of a Radtical mile or 608 feet. The longest mile, the Norwegian, runs about seven times our length, highlighting varying antique mile concepts.
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Aeadle
Pageant Pronunciation and English Etymology Rules
A London Academy note explains a general accentuation principle. It shows how dissyllable forms influence words like pageant and compares pageant with page and cone. The piece discusses derivation effects on vowel length and stresses, citing examples such as conic, agitate, cogitate, and primmer.
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Page
London Academy
Clever Rescue by a Prisoner at Poitiers
In the Poitiers 1356 mêlée Scottish knight Sir Archibald Douglas wore his master’s armor to fool captors who planned to strip him. Sir William Ramsay of Collubhle taunted Douglas, feigning anger, and forced him to pull off the boot. Ramsay then mocked the scenario, paid his own ransom, and Douglas escaped aided by Ramsay’s ruse.
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Poitiers
Archibald Douglas
Wilam Douglas
William Romaay
Collubhle
Archibald
Rascal
Douglas
Sir William
Ramsay
Ranway
Sir Willain
Siir Archibald
Muscles of the Arm Stretch Like Rubber Bands
A Minneapolis Journal note explains arm muscles contract under nerve impulse, lifting about 224 pounds from the ground. Muscles are the reverse of rubber, they can only shorten and cannot lengthen.
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Minneapolis Journal
Widow Ignores Tragedy Acknowledging Fashionable Death
The widow laments the loss of the head of the house after his automobile went over a bank. She remarks that his death was in the height of fashion, indicating a grim, ironic tone in the report.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Her Little Pleasures
A brief exchange illustrates domestic tension over small pleasures and perpetual fault finding between a husband and wife as reported in the Liverpool Mercury.
The strongest things are in danger from the weakest
A terse aphorism attributed to Disraell notes that power or resilience can be undermined by their own vulnerabilities. The saying implies that strength invites more subtle threats from lesser forces and cautions against overconfidence.
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Disraell
Order of Eastern Star Elects Officers At Athens Chapter
The Order of Eastern Star held its annual meeting with reports from the Grand Chapter session in Columbus October 23 25. Athens chapter elected officers including Mrs G R B Walker and Mr Fred Baker. A separate note recalls John Young and Mary Higgins marriage in 1841 and their long life together, nine children, and a reunion with many distant relatives.
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Order of Eastern Star
Grand Chapter
Columbus
Athens
G. RB. Walker
Fred Baker
A. 8. Bethel
J. A. Palmer
Lizzie Cochran
David
Old Place
John Young
Mary A. Higgins
Mr. Young
Miss Dean Celebrates Eighteenth Birthday Party
Miss Bessie Dean entertained friends at her High street home Monday evening for her eighteenth birthday. Pink and green decorations dominated the refreshments. Gifts flowed to the guest of honor from attendees including Misses Bess Casley Cassie Turner Grace Lewis Anna Smith Lizzie Lewis Avis Dean and Messrs Wade Bean Fred Logan Fawn Adams Laie Whitmore George Stewart Earnest Cornell Carlos Wilson.
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Bessie Dean
High Street
Bess Casley
Cassie Turner
Grace Lewis
Anna Smith
Lizzie Lewis
Avis Dean
Messrs
Wade Bean
Fred Logan
Fawn Adams
Laie Whitmore
George Stewart
Earnest Cornell
Carlos Wilson
German Club Met Monday Night at Elishaall
The Vasa Deutsches Verein the German club at the university met Monday night in Dr Claassen’s recitation room in Elishall. Members and guests enjoyed a evening of German conversation and games with Dr Claassen and many attendees listed by name.
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Vasa Deutsches Verein
Claassen
Elishall
Sorority and Fraternity Dance at Athenian Hall
Tri Alpha sorority hosted Delta Tau Delta at the Athenian hall with a grand march on lemon shaped cards, two course refreshments, and a telegrams contest. The event featured a tomato bouquet of tom foliage punch decor, college pennants, and a blue and purple gold color scheme. Notables present included Misses Will Grace Rowles Fredenbur Copeland Driggs Mary Walker Junod Ethel Rowles Baker Flagel Andrew Barnes Campbell Jones Lucile Kinnison of Jackson Effie Pearl Myers Mrs W C Copeland and others. The Pallas club met at Mrs D J Evans’s home with full attendance and Emerson Quotations. Elizabeth Cochran reported on the Federated Clubs of Ohio meeting in Canton and Mrs D J Evans received honor as Southeast District VP. A song by Miss Maton and accompanist Miss Palmer, and papers on Emerson and Margaret Fuller were well received. Visitors included former members Mrs Lucile Evans Carpenter and Mrs Eaton.
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Tri Alpha
Delta Tau Delta
Pedro
Will
Grace Rowles
Fredenbur
Copeland
Driggs
Mary Walker
Junod
Ethel Rowles
Baker
Flagel
Andrew
Barnes
Campbell
Jones
Lucile Kinnison
Jackson
Surprise Birthday Party for Verna Miller and Nellie Dean
Wumber of the friends of Miss Verna Miller and Miss Nellie Dean gave them a delightfully social party at Miss Miller's home Saturday night in honor of their shared birthday. Music and diversions filled the evening with refreshments served. Attending were Miss Deals Oltdroi4 Bridgman McLaughlin Gallaher Elizabeth Robinson of Newark Mrs Lena Ault Dean of Findlay and Mrs I D Miller plus Messrs Northup Rainey Hixon and Miller. A reunion also took place recently at John Younes Jr homestead on Hamley Run commemorating Mr Youngs 97 years in the community.
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EB Wumber
Verna Miller
Nellie Dean
Miss Miller
Misses Deal
Oltdroi4
Bridgman, McLaughlin
Gallaher
Elizabeth Robinson
Newark
Lena Ault Dean
Findlay
I. D. Miller
John Younes
Hamley Run
Young Wa
Hamley
Encre Party By Mrs Hyson At Depot Hotel
A refined afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs Hyson at the Depot hotel featured pink, green and white decor with chrysanthemums and palm arrangements. Twelve tables played, prizes awarded to Mrs Elizabeth Ambrose, Miss Flossie Newman and others, followed by a second session with eleven tables and a similar menu.
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Hyson
Depot Hotel
Adam Lutz
O. W. H. Wright
Elizabeth Kempel
Golden
Athens
Albert Ullom
McArthur
Elizabeth Ostick
Columbus
W. B. Golden
Mildret Francis
Elizabeth Ambrose
Flossie Newman
Fred Grove
Millie Framers
Woman's Home Missionary Society Meets Friday
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist church will meet with Mrs. John Elder at 41 Park Place Friday at 2 o'clock.
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The
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First
M.F. Echurch
John Elder
Park Place
Sewing Hints From a Practical Guide
The guide advises trying on a skirt first on the wrong side, then finish on the right side. Do not keep needles in flannel lifted needlebooks as sulphur rusts them. Cover protruding metal eyes with buttonhole stitching. Strengthen bent whalebone by soaking in cold water then pressing under a heavy weight.
The Appreciative Word Encourages Praise at Work and Home
A short piece urges telling friends and coworkers when they do well. It argues appreciation boosts results and loyalty, noting praise should be earned and aimed at recognizing genuine merit in others.
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Old World
Portrait of a Portrait Growing Old Ends in Real Love
A widower painter, William Whitman, keeps aging his deceased wife Estelle’s portrait to stay close. He invites Henrietta Sayles into his life, later marrying her. On a revelation, he realizes his long bond with Estelle’s image led to an abnormal attachment and discovers true love with Henrietta.
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William Whitman
Estelle
Henrietta Sayles
Henrietta
Whitman
Fienrietta
Stella
Thenrietta
Whitmann
Tie
Florence Norton
The corn worm life cycle and control notes
George A. Dean discusses the corn worm or cotton boll worm known as ear worm and tobacco bud worm in the south. The article describes larval stages from green to brown caterpillars, their timing underground as pupae, and the dull clay yellow moths. It notes plowing fall ground reduces moths but is rarely practical.
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George A. Dean
Kansas
Feeding Silage Safety in Dairies and Milk Quality
H. G. Van Pelt in Jersey Bulletin warns that improper feeding of corn silage harms milk quality. Odors from undigested silage in barns contaminate milk, especially when silos are poorly connected or feeding exceeds needs. Proper feeding timing and closed silo corridors help control odor and maintain milk safety.
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H. G. van Pelt
Jersey Bulletin
Fall Plowing Reduces Insect Pests Says Virginia Expert
Professor J. F. Phillips of the Virginia Experiment Station argues fall plowing destroys many overwintering pests such as cutworms and wireworms. He warns spring plowing leaves pests to devastate future crops like corn and tobacco, while fall plowing exposes them to winter freeze thaw cycles.
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J. FL. Phillips
Virginia Experiment Station
Ants Destroy Weevil Stages in Texas Fields
A Texas survey shows ants destroy weevil stages in cotton fields across Beeville and Dallas. At Beeville on August 13, 874 sampled stages yield 4 destroyed by ants. A second Beeville field on September 3 records 11 of 117 stages destroyed. In Dallas on October 1, ants destroyed 30 of 247 stages.
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Texas
Beeville
Tex
Dallas
W. D. Tunter
The Test With Grapes
The article warns grapes should not be picked before full ripeness to develop sugar. It notes unscrupulous growers spoil the market by shipping unripe fruit. tasting is the sure test for ripeness and sweetness.
Nuts Take Center Stage In Creative Salad Ideas
The article outlines varied salad concepts featuring walnuts and other nuts. It describes tomato and pepper bases, stuffed olive garnishes, creole and mushroom salads, nut filled cups and banana-topped plates, plus two walnut potato combinations. It emphasizes dressings, chilling, and timing for best flavor.
Butterfly motif to embroider on linen and lawn
A craft note details making a butterfly tie accent with embroidery on handkerchief linen or Persian lawn. It suggests buttonholing around the edge with No 30 mercerized cotton and using eyelets for the dotted pattern while outlining the wings. The head can be solid embroidered with eyelets for eyes.
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Sian
Neat Rebuke At Sea Side Hotel
A Washington Post item recounts Julia Magruder scolding a young married flirt. After a late return from dinner the woman laughed nervously and claimed a knot in her handkerchief recalled a forgotten purpose. Magruder gravely quipped perhaps it reminded her she is married.
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Julia Magruder
Firl
Washington
Colheges
Mise Magriéer
Terieps
Miss Magruder
Washington Post
Private Dramatic Critic Shapes Town Talk Through Typewriter
A perceptive critic, described as a private dramatic critic with a keen eye for new plays, guides the social scene by sharing pointed criticisms and epigrams at tea and dinner gatherings, drawing admiration from friends and hosts alike.
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Watt
Jgadt
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Ime County
D. M. Burchfield
G. W. Hooper
Athene
James Pratt
Waterlow
Woodyard
Alexander
D. J. Hixson
Ames
Home Furnishing Co
KB. BD. Sayre
Cc. P. Wood
J. T. Rope, Sr
Carpenter Township
Frank Bryson
M.M. Mc@ey
H. W. Guelle
PF. L. Wolfe
Wilfred Henry
Dover Township
P. G. Moler
C. H. Williams
C. L. Saunders
John T. Pyle
Common Pleas
D. C. Cornwell & Co
R. D. Williams
Co. H. Bryson
Salary Election Board
Athens Printery
Messenger & Herald
Albert Kierns
Ames Township
Athens National Bank
D. E. Nice
J. F. Kempton
Walter Bain
Athens Journal
H. Hibard, Jr
Burke & Border
Court House
William Lilenthal
George R. Walker
Eleetiem
Professor Skeat
Sir Archibald Douglas
Toiband
Liverpool Mercury
Miss Dean
Misses Langdon
Finsterwald
Mulloy
Chrisman
Cronadier
Morton
Keck
Gibson
Cox
Brickies
Rutherford
Mesars
Pond
Cooper
Pigeon
Chas
Medlerkle
Pownall
Dutton
Portz
Lewis
White
Stewart
Hickox
Bishop
H. EF. Cromer
Stine
Parks
Tri Alphas
Pallas Club
D. J. Evans
Mercer
Emerson
Elizabeth Cochran
Federated Clubs of Ohio
Canton
Southeast
Ohio
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