Local residents with brief city visits and family news
Mrs Lee McDowell returned after a week with sister Mrs Ed Rhodes. Elizabeth Davis stayed Monday and Tuesday in bus. Harry Sisson spent Sunday with John Edington family. Elizabeth Edington operated in Columbus. Mary Wilson of Lancaster visited here. Families Stover and Wright hosted in Lancaster. Kirkland and daughter returned home to Lynchburg after visiting Grace Wright. Etta Prifrose Patton and Hermanle visiting bus. Pierce Stratton spent days in Lancester. Several residents traveled to Columbus and Angster for short trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee McDowell
Ed Rhodes
Elizabeth Davis
C. A. Stoverod
Toledo
Harry Sisson
Columbus
John Edington
Elizabeth
Logan
Mae Mary Wilson
Lancaster
Pierce Stratton
Lancester
A. Beeghley
Angster
Cal
Mesdames Elza Hillyer
Dave Evans
Sam’Longley
Owens Funeral Services Held in Nelsonville
The funeral services for Ed Owens, formerly of Nelsonville, were to be held at Powell residence near Greenlawn Cemetery at two o clock Wednesday. The remains, with the family, arrived in Nelsonville from Akron this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Owens
Nelsonville
Powell
Greenlawn
Akron
Attendance and classes at the WaLey Church meeting
The notice records 85 attendees at a church gathering led by J. Sain and notes two classes for women next Sunday. It mentions competent teachers and an hour of lessons, with a funding or fee reference of $418 tied to Higley.
Hyperion Ladies Sell Xmas Seals Drive
The Hyperion club women led by chair Mrs L A Whitmore plan a Red Cross seal sale as a Christmas fundraiser with a portion of proceeds to support relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyperion Ladies
Pythian Sisters Parcel Post Sale and Social
Attendance urged for a scheduled Pythian Sisters parcel post sale starting at 1 30 Saturday with a social on the third floor in the evening. The event offers Christmas gift ideas and ends with a social. Also notes a Junior Order pie social on November 27 at their hall with prize drawings and public invitation. Lost tire and rim and tire cover reported in Nelsonville with reward. Also an ad for a marketing repair shop opening at 600 Poplar Street with remodeling and a local hall event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Order of United American Mechanics
W. Washington Street
Goodrich
Cleveland
Brick Plant
Nelsonville
Dana Window
Bell
Thanksgiving Dance and Ticket Offer Highlight Local Ads
An old classifieds fragment advertises a Thanksgiving Dance on November 25 with live music by a local orchestra. It mentions a ticket price of 35 cents and directs readers to bring their ticket or call a Citizens Phone number for details. Additional notes reference a Grand Ball on November 29 at the Desninfie Ball and listings for sale in Nelsonville and Elgin Public Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Tei
Untitled fragment hints at city teen plague reference
Fragmentary text mentions Gobinin Gonaives and a city context involving a teen and plague. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR and no clear event or outcome to confirm.
20th anniversary celebrated by Poca hontas lodge crowd
A large audience gathered last night for the Poca hontas lodge party marking its twentieth anniversary. The program included an elegant dinner and a fine program, with many who attended twenty years ago in attendance again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Lodge
Esther class of Church of Christ hosts pot luck party
The Esther class Sunday school held a large pot luck party on High Street. About twenty five attended an oyster supper and watch party. They plan a New Year Eve social and a public house event until dawn of 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Church of Christ Sunday School
Velma Wowler
High Street
Bess Wolf
Chestnut Watreet
Bailey Succeeds Speer as First National Bank Cashier
J. B. Bailey of Coolville has taken charge as cashier of the First National Bank in Glouster succeeding the late Howard V. Speer. Bailey previously worked at the Coolville national bank since May 1916 and now leads the local branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. Bailey
Coolville
Howard V. Speer
First National Bank
Bailey
National Bank
Cooilville
A. J. Frame
Better Babies Crusade Highlights Maternal Ailments
The article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for perinatal suffering. It argues maternal illness affects unborn children both physically and mentally and urges reliance on the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia B. ‘Pinthan
New York man given five days after kiss incident
Herbert Martin, excited by a moment, kissed his neighbor Terence Harvey, a six foot police officer. Harvey issued Martin a five day warning following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert Martin
Kissee
Terence Harvey
Martin
Peddler Jack Segal Found Guilty by Woman Jury
N J. Jack Segal a young peddler was tried for dentistry without a license and accused of preadone. The woman jury convicted him in sixteen minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
Jack Segal
Legal Notice and Personal Ad Fragments from Indianapolis and Phoenix
A garbled item cites lawyer Randealth and F Drake praising Bitre-Phosphate with a Phoenix owner’s claim of rapid weight gain and improved appearance. An Indianapolis note reports George Light shelter visiting a wife who left him, with a bizarre line about puncturing tires with a caliber gun and returning home with George.
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F. Drake
Phoenix
Arizona
McKee Drug Co
Inndianapolis
George
Divorce Filing Aims to Split Morris & Company Holdings
Chicago November 23 divorce petition seeks severance of Morris and Company packers from all stock yards and terminal holdings. Clerk of the circuit and Washington officials explained the plan filed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Morris & Company, Packers
Washington
New School Fashion: Spiral Puttees Catch On
Wheeling High students debut a quirky fad wearing spiral puttees once common among A. E. F. troops. The trend began with a few, then more students adopted the stylish yet practical accessory as chilly mornings set in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Biggest Game of Deacon for Day of Thanks
Athens High football team trains through rain for its big Thursday matchup with North High of Columbus. North High seeks city championship glory as Athens aims to stay undefeated and extend its 26 point total in a decisive home game.
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Deacon
Athens High
North High
Columbus
Athens
Mackig
Fist Athens
Plot to assassinate premier denied by Irish office
A circulated report claimed the Irish discovered a plot to assassinate Premier Lloyd. The Irish office denied the claim today, stating no such plot existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ploteroay
Asnenten & News Agency
Lloyd
Dearts Funerals Dorcas L Jallicon
Friends mourn Dorcas L Jallicon who died of bronchial pneumonia. A short will is read after the service at noon Wednesday followed by burial in the family plot. Remains go to Mrs W Hunter of New Marshfield for burial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas L
Jallicon
Silock
W.¥. Hunter
New Marshfield
Clare
Conkey
Hell
Ind
Allison
Columbus
A. M. Allison
Cullums
Miss Allison
Mother and Daughter Doing Well
A short notice cites relief for mother and daughter using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims the remedy removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation causing most stomach and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose is claimed to convince and money is refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Dempsey Carpentier Title Fight Finances Postpone Details
York November 23. Forfeits tied to the championship bout covered by Dempsey and Carpentier. A $50,000 stake was posted here yesterday while promoters posted $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Dempsey-Carpentier
Hip
Kansas City Gas Shortage Sparks Hidden Heater Lights
A Kansas City news note reports a gas shortage affecting heating until a new electric heater from Scanthite illuminates the office interior. The switch to concealed electric lighting marks a notable change in local energy use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
City
Kansas City
Allerty
Grove's Laxative and Quinine Cold Cure Ad
An old advertisement touts Grove's Laxative Mo Quinine tablets as a cure for a cold, featuring the time signature of EB W Grove. A brief promotional line elevates the product as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
EB. W. Grove
Thanksgiving Chick Make Overhauls and Orders
A brief notice highlights Thanksgiving poultry orders with emphasis on planning and pickup details. It notes availability, potential pricing, and timing for holiday meals, urging early ordering to ensure stock and delivery.
Pape's Diapepsia Promises Quick Digestion Relief
A promotional note touts Pape's Diapepsia as immediate relief for indigestion acidity and belching. It claims tablets neutralize acids, stop discomfort, and let people eat favorite foods without distress at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
iBuy
Local Families Visit and Births Noted in Wrightown News
Sunday visits highlight activity in Wrightown with extended family gatherings at Richard Able's home and with the Baldersons in Marietta. Birth announcements include a son to Edwin and Gloucester Carpenter.
Six Day Bike Race Enters Second Day In New York
Fragmentary report notes slow pace as the six day bicycle race continues into its second day in New York. The piece references timing around the 82nd hour and mentions 1915 era context and participants.
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New York
Local notes include ill relatives and travel mentions
Rutland residents miss appointments and attend lyceum lectures. Elma Stewart returns home to care for her mother Earl Starkey moves to Columbus then returns. Morrison and Geyer noted. Hildred Stewart is ill. turkeys sold at up to 38 cents per pound. Mrs Kayser and Ethel Hendrickson back from Parkersburg after three weeks.
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Parmalee
Rutland
Lyceum
Tae Keee Maal
The
Spire’ Company
N. Sisson
Fanny
Elma Stewart
White Oak
Charley
Earl Starkey
Columbus
Morrison
A. D. Morrison
Mr. Geyer
Philadelphia
Fern Radcliffe
Point Rock
Hildred
Charley Stewart
George B. Kayser
Ethel Hendrickson
Parkersburg
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Citizens Phone
Turkey
Saly
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Glouster
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Aoe
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Herb West
Little Dough
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Hrrett Davis
Julis
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Wrightown
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John Clark
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Richard Able
Everett
Couriér
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William Balderson
Zack Corpagte
Aaron Ball
Emory Able
Joe
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Charles Anderson
Charles Mills
Ernest Beard
Mountville
Edwin Carpenter
William Carpenter
Mary Ball
Hagel Lovell
Action City
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