William Rainey Bennett to lecture at the high school
William Rainey Bennett will speak in the high school auditorium next Monday on The Man Who Can. He has delivered the lecture more than 1000 times and draws crowds wherever he appears. Nelsonville's lecture course will feature him this year. Florist W. W. Gibson supplied the beautiful flowers for last evening's chamber of commerce dinner.
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William Rainey Bennett
Nelsonville
Chamber of Commerce
W. W. Gibson
Funeral Services for Henry Spray Saturday
Rev Mann will conduct the funeral Saturday afternoon at two o clock for Henry Spray at the residence below town. Burial will be at Buchtel.
Priscilla Club Social At Johnson Home In Short Street
Miss Lessie Johnson assisted by Miss Mary Howe hosted the Priscilla Club gathering Thursday evening at the Johnson residence on Short street. A pleasant social hour ended with a dainty luncheon. Mrs Hi Johnson and daughter Emma attended as guests. Members present included Mesdames Will Powell Ed Knight Edwin Johnson and Misses Mae Bunion Minnie Merz Velma Dowler and the hostesses.
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Lessie Johnson
Mary Howe
Priscilla Club
Johnson
Short Street
Hi Johnson
Miss Emma
Mesdames
Will Powell
Ed Knight
Edwin Johnson
Mae Bunion
Minnie Merz
Velma Dowler
White Shrine Meet in Athens With Initiation and Luncheon
A White Shrine meeting is set in Athens for Monday evening with initiation of three candidates and the annual election of officers followed by lunch. Nelsonville members will depart on the 5 30 car, and work starts promptly at 6 30.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Nelsonville asks citizens to buy Red Cross Xmas seals
Starting December first every citizen of Nelsonville will be asked to buy Red Cross Xmas seals. The village plans to raise at least 500 dollars with 400 dollars kept in Nelsonville to aid those suffering from the white plague. Citizens are urged to participate when called upon.
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Nelsonville
Red Cross
Dinner for Cooley Couple Hosts Five Guests
Mr and Mrs Leonard Cooley entertained with a six o'clock dinner Wednesday evening. Covers were laid for Mr and Mrs Don Davis and a son Bobby and Miss Lucile Kaelin and Emmett Preston.
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Leonard Cooley
Don Davis
Bobby
Lucile Kaelin
Emmett Preston
Presbyterian Sunday School Conference Held with Talks and Dinners
A U S conference for Sunday school teachers and officers met Wednesday afternoon and evening. Rev Arpee gave a helpful talk with suggestions. Dinner at six covered for fifteen. Prof Copeland of Athens spoke at the prayer service. Local guests included T L Cline in Portsmouth and Mrs Shingler visiting Mrs Cline.
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U. S
Presbyterian Church
Arpee
Copeland
Athens
Parent-Teachers Association Hears Piano Solo Address
The high school PTA met in regular session with Miss Redempa Sines performing a piano solo. Mrs. J. M. Hyde attended and spoke, and Principal Frye gave a helpful talk. The next meeting is set for December 16 at the building.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Redempa Sines
J. M. Hyde
Frye
Missionary Society Meeting at Presbyterian Church
Mrs Earl Lama hosted a Missionary Society gathering of the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon. Mrs Cook sent letters, Mrs Chas Tedrow led, a paper on The Southern Highlander by Mrs G A Hamm, and Siam read by Mrs Tedrow. Mrs C A Bartlett spoke on Red Cross Xmas seals. an elegant lunch concluded the pleasant afternoon. W N Parks visited Cleveland on business.
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L. H. Rice
Surprise party honors Mrs Emish on Franklin Street
A Wednesday evening gathering at Mrs. Frank Emishs Franklin street home featured an elegant late hour lunch and a fernery gift. Dancer Miss Louise Kennard entertained with solos. guests included Mrs. Tedrow, Mrs. Parks, Mrs. Rosser, Miss Goodwin, and many others.
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Frank Emish
Franklin Street
Louise Kennard
Sara Goodwin
Mesdames
Frank Tedrow
Ralph Parks
FE. E. Rosser
Icei Bayless
Edith Briggs
R. E. Williams
D. N. Gorsuch
Elizabeth Fluke
Albert Barber
Chas
Woman's Home Missionary Society Meeting Highlights
Mrs Minnie Humphrey hosted a Thursday gathering on Chestnut Street with thirty members present. Reports from the Ohio conference, life membership for Mrs T J Davis, six new members, and a tribute by Miss Frederica Kasler marked the session. Chamber of Commerce to entertain ladies with a two week dinner event inviting members to bring guests.
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Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Minnie Humphrey
Chestmut Street
Frank Allen
Cecil Mender
Auth Cotton
Bertha Barker
Whitlatch
Lefever
Aten
Fischer
Ohio
Ironton
T. J. Davis
December meeting promises big program and progress report
The article notes plans for the first Thursday evening in December to host a large meeting in new quarters if needed, with a promising program. It reports progress on improving the main Logan road, with county workers and machinery and hopes for winter access and next year’s permanent improvements. It mentions the Red Cross stamp sale led by the Hyperion Club and urges business support. The Chamber nears its first anniversary, acknowledging both achievements and remaining tasks, then notes Hattie Lottridge Shafer and son Walter traveling to Barberton to visit relatives.
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Logan
Red Cross
Hyperion Club
Chamber of Commerce
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children claim relief
Mothers who value their children's welfare should keep Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children on hand through the season. The powder allegedly breaks up colds relieves feverishness and teething troubles and has been used by mothers for over 80 years. Sold in all drug stores. A French inventor's card dealing machine is said to prevent misdeals.
Lost-and-found and classifieds from Nelsonville
Photographs offered for Christmas sessions at Sauter’s Studio with order and rush note. Lost traveling from 820 Poplar Street to Public Square on a Sunday evening. reward at city building. Multiple sale ads for Hudson Forma truck, Harvard mahogany piano, gas range, houses for sale, gondola body go cart. Hides and furs buyers will call on notice. Social and dance by Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge on November 22 with admission 10 and 25 cents.
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Poplar St
Public Square
ODD Fellows and Rebekah Lodge
Chestnut St
Nelsonville
Bell Phone
Ed. Crammer
Gloster couple wed in Holy Cross church ceremony
Fred Mooney and Elizabeth Rice were married at Holy Cross church with Fr Shafer officiating. The bride, Mary Rice as bridesmaid, and Daniel Mooney as best man. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a trip and will reside in Corning after January.
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Fred Mooney
Elizabeth Rice
Holy Cross Church
Mrs. Mooney
Corning
Preaching and local notices in New England area
Sunday at 10 30 a m services at the Presbyterian church led by Rev Miller. Funeral services for Fred Wyatt were held in Amesville with burial there. Several local visits and guests noted including the Bennetts at Constitution and Vera Wyatt in attendance for the funeral. James Morrison is listed on the sick list.
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Presbyterian Church
Miller
John Bennett
Constitution
Fred Wyatt
Amesville
Ray Beach
Emma Bean
Vern
Guysville
David Copel
Mary Poston
W. T. Linscott
Watertown
George B. Parker
Athens
Vera Wyatt
St. Mary's
W. Va
Stanton James
Leonard McDonald
James Morrison
Ohio River Stage Readings and New French Searchlight Claim
On the Ohio River bases Pittsburg shows 5 feet rising, Herrs Island 5.3 feet rising, Davis Island 9.1 feet stationary, Beaver Dam 8.4 feet rising, Parkersburg 116 feet rising, Point Pleasant 6.6 feet falling. A French inventor claims a fog penetrating searchlight with a greenish yellow glass and reflector that also repels moisture.
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Ohio River
Pittsburg
Point Bridge
Herr’s Island
Davis Island
Beaver Dam
Parkersburg
Point Pleasant
France
US weighs cautious path over Jenkins case in Mexico
Washington reports the United States will proceed with caution over William C. Jenkins a United States consular agent imprisoned in Puebla Mexico officials expect Mexico to explain its actions and deny any crisis while awaiting Mexico s reply embassy sources say Jenkins was only before a court for a declaration and not arrested
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Washington
United States
William C. Jenkins
Peabla
State Department
Jenkins
Mexico
America
Bonillas
United Press
Puebla
Rev James A Miller to Preach Sunday at Four Nearby Churches
The Rev James A Miller will lead Sunday services at 10:30 in New England church near Guysville at 2:30 in Carthage church and at 7 in Guysville church. A morning meeting at Albany church follows service. Thanksgiving union service days in Hebbardsville Albany and Waterloo with basket dinner follow service.
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James A. Miller
New England
Carthage
Guysville
Albany
Dr. Miller
Hebbardsville
Waterloo
Patent Granted For Beltsuspender Tobacco Holder
A new patent covers a device that suspends a flat cane of tobacco from a man’s belt, allowing easy access and hands free carrying. The patent details a compact hook and loop attachment designed for daily wear and quick use.
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Opera House
Kanups
Featuring Princess
Kanui
Hawaii
T. L. Cline
Portsmouth
George Shingler of
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W. N. Parks
Cleveland
Missionary Society
Hattie Lottridge Shafer
Walter
Barberton
Ella Michael
Garpenter
Ohlinger & Wolf
Callie Hams
Pound
Jersey
Arbuckle
Franklin
Sauter
Hudson
C. D. Shafer & Co
Harvard
Bell
Sam Raden
O. Bell
Gloster New
T. L. Wyatt
Mrs
D. L. Moody
Hollister
Glouster Corporation
Mary Winefordner
Columbus
Board of Education
Jacksonville
T. M. Darnell
Calgary Baptist Church
Glouster Opera House
Rev. Miller
Lash
Chuck
Franks
Columbia Grafondas
T. E. Taylor
Undertaker
Washington S&t
Richard Bennett
Goode
Claire Adams
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