Billy Whiskers Surprises Train Wreck Then Returns Home
After a railroad wreck Billy Whiskers and his trained monkeys escape amid hubbub. A $2500 reward is offered for the monkeys, but they are recaptured and Billy is returned to Cloverleaf Farm where he enjoys peace and Cloverleaf’s riches, including plans for education funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Treat
Billy Whiskers
Cloverleaf Farm
Mike
Jim
Dilly
Billy
Exadt
Tom
Harry
I Want to Stand by My Decision and Life
Gwenda declares she will not return to Millersville and plans to pursue life in New York. She embraces vivid color and independence, considering a stage career as Fern questions her choice and Sim's promise echoes in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwenda
Fern
Simone
Careny
Gwenny
Sandy
Dear Mrs Thompson Admits Young Lovers Dilemmas
A seventeen year old says a younger boy treats her as special while she sees him as a friend. An older husband seeks advice about evenings out and marital strain after five years of marriage with two children. He asks if one or two nights off weekly could help their strained relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trisc
Thompson
Balancing Freedom and Family Duty in Marriage
A reader argues that men should sacrifice bachelor freedoms for family duties. One night out at a pool hall or bowling alley is said to affect hardly anything, while financial strain and sharing economy are emphasized. The piece urges couples to consider both viewpoints to improve harmony.
Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound for Gray Hair
An old-time hair darkening remedy advertises Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a quick way to restore natural color and shine. The solution is applied with a comb or brush and promises gray strands disappear after one or two uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Local society notes from Athens and surrounding towns
Chase Miss Ella Woodyard of Athens visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Woodyard. Mrs. Lewis Sargent and Mrs. Frank Helwig spent a few days with relatives at Vinton. Martha Bolton of Newark is visiting her parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cabeen of near Athens were business visitors at this place one dry mst Lewis Oberholze who has bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Woodyard
Athens
W. B. Woodyard
Lewis Sargent
Frank Helwig
Vinton
Martha Bolton
Newark
Robert Cabeen
Near
Lewis Oberholze
Breathe Hyomei Promoted for Cold and Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a treatment for sore throat catarrh cough colds and bronchitis. It emphasizes a small inhaler device included with each outfit and claims long lasting use with inexpensive refills.
Diamond Dyes Ease Dyeing for Any Garment or Drapery
Diamond Dyes come with simple directions so any woman can dye worn items. They color wood, silk, linen, cotton or mixed fabrics in fadeless hues, with a Diamond Dyes Color Card shown by your druggist.
20th Century Liniment Promises Instant Relief
Henry W. Cotner markets 20th Century Liniment with a money back guarantee. The ad claims rapid relief for neuralgia rheumatic pain sprains and general soreness and urges keeping a bottle on hand for short notice use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Cotner
Henry W. Cotmer
Akron resident visits amid local social events
A resident living in Akron returns and visits Fred Oberholzer and family. Attendees joined serenades and showers at the homes of Herbert Douglass and Jack Stanley. Ruth Woodyard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bliss Woodyard, remains dangerously ill with asthma but shows some improvement. Mrs. Amanda Young spent Sunday with Mrs. Frances Brickles. The Haning saw mill resumes operations after snow delays last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Fred Oberholzer
Herbert Douglass
Jack Stanley
Ruth Woodyard
Bliss Woodyard
Amanda Young
Frances Brickles
Haning
To Cure a Cold in One Day Grove’s Laxative
Public notice-style ad promoting Grove’s Laxative Bromine Quinine tablets for cold relief. Claims the genuine product bears EB. Grove signature and 30c price.
Local social notes from New Marshfield and nearby towns
Mrs Martha Mitchell returns to McArthur after visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Herron. Mrs George Mace stayed with son Everett in Lancaster. Mr and Mrs A D Townsend of Athens visited relatives Sunday. Mrs P Jones and daughter Mrs William Nanna left for Gypsy West Virginia to see Clifford Nanna. C C Pierce and Charlies Pierce returned after visiting their mother Elizabeth Pierce. Rev Roy Gardner of Athens preached at the Christian church Sunday. Mrs Frank Townsend and granddaughter of Marion visited Robert Townsend and kin. Mrs E L Rhorick went to Athens to visit relatives. Mrs Lizzie Scott returns to Akron after visiting here with her parents W H McAdams who will winter with their daughter. Donald Clutter of Athens was a Sunday guest. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harold Stright. Charles Barker returned to Columbus after a few days on business.
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Martha Mitchell
McArthur
Fred Herron
George Mace
Everett
Lancaster
A. D. Townsend
Athens
P. Jones
William Nanna
Gypsy
W. Va
Clifford Nanna
Elizabeth Pierce
Roy Gardner
Christian Church
Frank Townsend
Marion
Robert Townsend
E. L. Rhorick
Lizzie Scott
Akron
W. H. McAdams
Donald Clutter
Harold Stright
Charles Barker
Columbus
Coroner to Investigate Death at Athene State Hospital
Hamilton C Woods 54 of Latham Pike county died Thursday morning at Athene State hospital after a kidney ailment and a bruising altercation with another patient. Coroner W B Johnson was asked by Supt Berry to investigate to establish facts.
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Hamilton C. Woods
Athene State Hospital
Latham
Pike County
W. B. Johnson
Supt
Berry
Woods
Altho
Local Visitors and Family Guests Reported in Stewart Area
Bethany Morris and Ed Morris visited their daughter Mrs Bert Lonas in Stewart Friday. Winfield Russell of Barrows stayed with brother Grant Russell for several days. Mrs Charley Norris and son Clare visited parents Mr and Mrs Loren Petty Sunday. Grant Russell visited his brother Eber Russell Sunday. Lewis Moore was in Stewart Sunday. Ed Morris was in Guysville recently. Rev Barnes was in Athens recently. Hermon Wright and brother George were at Frost. Mrs John Frost is improving. Mrs Everett Russell was in Athens Wednesday.
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Ed Morris
Bert Lonas
Stewart
Winfield Russell
Barrows
Grant Russell
Charley Norris
Clare
Loren Petty
Eber Russell
Lewis Moore
Ed. Morris
Guysville
Rev. Barnes
Athens
Hermon Wright
George
Frost
John Frost
Everett Russell
Post War World Tour Pictorial To Be Shown Next Sunday
A new stereopticon lecture titled Post War Around the World will tour Europe and the Orient, shown at the First M. E. church Sunday evening at 7. It documents real progress in rebuilding and relief funded by the Centenary World program of the Methodist church, including Marne villages, Chateau-Thierry memorials, Italy Baltic republics, Japan China and Malaysia developments.
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Europe
Orient
M.be
Methodist Church
Marne
Chateau-Thierry
Italy
Baltic
Japan
China
Malasia
Latrobe Families Attend Multiple Funeral Notices
Latrobe residents report several family events with funerals in Detroit for May Persons and her father dying of pneumonia. Messages extend condolences to Sarah Lantz Coolville and Lydia Sandman Tennessee. Nearby notes mention Mildred Fitch illness and visits by Frank Clark Torch and Beatrice Lewis Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Carleton
Friogy
Detroit
May Persons
Frank Clark
Torch
Wilma Carleton
Beatrice Lewis
Howard Hall
Athens
Frank Arnold
Cyril
D. F. Morrison
Stewart
Karl Barth
Mamie Hoobler
Gertrude Barth
Coolville
T. F. Fitch
Local social visits include Gelsickes Loomises and Humphreys
The Plains hosts Mr and Mrs Walter Gelsicke and Hilda and Charles Loomis of Logan as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Lon Humphrey. Ashford Matheny visited his brother Thurston Matheny in Nelsonville. Mrs Fin Cook spent Tuesday with Mrs Luke Hardy at Upper Plains. Gabe Coon left for Mansfeld to visit Mr and Mrs Will Copperas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gelsicke
Hilda
Charles Loomis
Logan
Lon Humphrey
Ashford Matheny
Thurston Matheny
Nelsonville
Fin Cook
Luke Hardy
Upper Plains
Gabe Coon
Mansfeld
Will Copperas
Canton Man Falls to Death in East Creek River
Canton police recovered the body of Harry White, 46, an American Bridge Company employee, from East Creek. He fell in and could not escape. authorities consider murder or self-inflicted death as theories. White had recently relocated from New Castle, Pennsylvania.
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Canton, O
East Creek
Harry White
American Bridge Company
White
Canton
New Castle
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Eling Grippy
Grove’s
Saalfield Pubishing Co
Akron, O
Millersville
New York
Goosey
Joy Oolwende
Heart
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Chase
Tartar
the Cline Pharmacy Co
New Marshfield
Bethany
Latrobe
The
Lostro Auto Bales Co
Canby, Ach & Canby Co
Dayton
Ohio
Coftte
Vin
J. D. Haskins
Nat'l Bank Bidg
Swanson-Furniture Co
Chestnut
F. C. Stedman Co
DANCE
K. OF P, Hall
Chauncey
Athens Orchestra
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