Nelsonville Coal Output Reaches New Weekly High
United States Bureau of Mines estimates 9 871 000 net tons of soft coal produced in the week ending September 24 the highest weekly total since March. Monday and Tuesday loading added about 64 537 cars. Calendar year to September 24 shows 384 972 000 net tons from about 226 working days. Local social notes list guests from Chillicothe Cleveland Lancaster Columbus and Athens and events at Camp Chase and Logan elm.
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Nelsonville
United States Bureau of Mines
Doan Speaks at Nelsonville Christian Church Services
Doan of Columbus formerly of this city preached at the Berean Bible class and spoke at both morning and evening services. Sunday school attendance reached 406 with Doan addressing the Berean class and the young people at the evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Christian Church
R. A. Doan
Columbus
Bible School
Mills Return From Eastern Motor Trip
Nelsonville report says Mr and Mrs William Mills completed an eastern motor tour visiting Washington Atlantic City and New York. They were joined by Miss Ada Mills who sailed from New York to England after visiting her brother. En route home they stayed with Miss Elizabeth Inman in Mannington W Va and their son Rolland a Carnegie Tech student in Pittsburgh.
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Nelsonville
William Mills
Washington
Atlantic City
New York
Ada Mills
Bingley
England
Farm blaze near Nelsonville threatens buildings
Fire department responded to a blaze at the Baird farm below Nelsonville on Sunday night. A pile of posts caught fire and the flames endangered nearby structures before being brought under control.
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Nelsonville
Baird
Personal Mention: Columbus Visitors Spend Weekend in Nelsonville
Mr and Mrs Alfred Scott of Columbus spent Sunday with friends in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Eugene Shafer and son Joe of Columbus were guests Sunday of relatives in Nelsonville. John Carpenter and Gilbert Lewis, employed at Lancaster, spent the end of the week with their families here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bonner
Elizabeth Sthewarcell
Don Steed
Chillicothe
Alex Nelson
Dora Hickman
Cleveland
Nelsonville
Harry Nolte
Ellen
Lancaster
C. H. Bartlett
John Riley
Frances
Dayton
Columbus
C. J. Bartels
Jeanette
Camp Chase
L. G. Maynard
Ed Burdette
Athens
E. E
Julia Burnell
Ohio History Day Society
Logan Elm
Circleville
William Hick
Clinton Hick
Mark Hick
Fanny Shields
Mary Catherine
Mary Shipley
Eva Jane
Will Allman
Alfred Scott
Eugene Shafer
Joe of
John Carpenter
Gilbert Lewis
Riley Wolfe Recovers Lumber From Bullet-Scarred Tree
Riley Wolfe recounts sawing a popular tree into boards, discovering lead bullets embedded inside. The bullets had been fired by Francis Wilkins during his lifetime as he cleaned his rifle and shot at the same tree from about a half mile away. Wolfe salvaged the timber forty nine years after Wilkins’ death.
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Riley George Wolfe
Francis Wilkins
Riley
Wilkins
Spelling book linked to Athens family dates to 1774
A family heirloom spelling book once owned by Frances Wilkins of Athens carries a fly leaf dated Friday Morning December 20 1805 noting I killed a deer on my way to school. Published in 1774, the volume lists Thomas Dillworth as author.
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H. L. Atkinson
Athens
Frances Wilkins
Thomas Dillworth
Stiff Practice Wise Blames Weak Line For Loss
Athens high school coach cites weak Red and Black line as the cause of the defeat to Jackson high, calling for tougher work in practice and line improvement. The state context underscores the team’s setback and demands for better execution.
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Athens
Jackson High School
Hyperion Club Opens Fall Meeting and Plans
Twenty members answered roll call for the Hyperion club fall meeting at Miss Frances Scott’s home. Delegates were elected to the southeastern district federated clubs meeting in Circleville on November 2. An invitation was accepted to join Cosmopolitan club for its 25th anniversary on October 14, with attendance noted by October 11. Topics included Homes of Great Americans and Rugs and How To Know Them. luncheon followed by the social committee.
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Hyperion Club
Frances Scott
C. H. Bartlett
Julius Fischer
J. M. Hyde
Circleville
Hyperion Group
Cosmopolitan Club
Hyperion
W. L. Hudson
C. E. Jewett
Stacy Sharp
J. D. Adamson
L. A. Whitmore
Esther Class Meeting at Church Social Rooms
The Esther class of the Christian church will meet this evening at 7 o'clock in the church social rooms. A business meeting will be held and a silver offering taken.
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Esther
The
Christian Church
Coach Wise Sees Hard Practice For Logan Showdown
Coach Harold Wise criticized linesmen for relying on Perkins. He warned no limbering up this afternoon and promised stiff practice. He expects a tougher test against Logan next Saturday after the Jackson game.
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Harold Wise
Strickland
Coury
Perkins
Wise
Logan
Jackson
Nut crop failures hit Hocking valley orchards
Observers report a total failure of hickory nuts and walnuts in the Hocking valley this season. Farmers blame late spring freezes while motorists touring the hills find no signs of nut crops as foliage drops and trees appear barren.
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Hocking Valley
Subpoenas Issued for Grand Jury Session in Athens County
About 400 subpoenas were served by Sheriff William Williams to witnesses for the October term grand jury in the Athens county courthouse. Fifty cases are set for indictment consideration with a four day expected session. The panel includes Miles Howe and others with four talesmen among the members. Justice action may include a murder indictment against James McManaway for a Nelsonville killing this summer.
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William Williams
Athens County
G. W. Johnson
Lee
Charles E. Pickett
Waterloo
A. L. Wright
Carl Gardner
Dover
A. L. Woolley
Ames
Jacob McDaniel
Elmer Brandeberry
Rome
L.S. Chadwell, Sr
Trimble
C. E. Crossen
L. J. Lash
Brice Donaldson
John Hamer
Talesmen
James McManaway
Peter J. Mertz
Nelsonville
Judge overrules retrial bid in Little Hocking cattle loss case
In Marietta on October 3 Judge Thomas overruled Howard Chandler of Little Hocking in a retrial motion against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Judgment was entered on the jury verdict awarding Chandler $500 after his herd was killed at the Little Hocking crossing when a fast train struck them. Edward B. Follett led the motion, with Strecker and Williamson opposing.
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Marietta
Howard Chandler
Little Hocking
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Thomas
Edward B. Follett
Strecker and Williamson
Kiwanis Convention Opens in Cincinnati With Delegates
The 10th annual Ohio Kiwanis convention opened in Cincinnati with hundreds of business and professional leaders registering. Delegates gathered for the noon meeting of the Kiwanis club of the Cincinnati chapter where talks by prominent members were planned.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Ohio Kiwanis
Buckeye State
Kiwanis Club
State Department drafts conciliatory tariff reply to France
The State Department prepared a conciliatory reply to France in the tariff discrimination dispute. The note will accept with reservations the compromise proposals of the French note of September 30. Proposals call for an investigation under U S tariff law to adjust American rates to equalize production costs and reexamine sanitary and customs restrictions on French products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
France
State Department
Department
Ice Cream Supper Set at J E Bowles Home
A ice cream supper will be held at the home of J E Bowles on Wednesday night October 5 at 8 oclock. Proceeds or further details not provided.
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J. E. Bowles
Voices from Cincinnati Audition Heard by Local Listeners
Eva Nagle and Willis Edmund performed at the WSAT district audition in Cincinnati last night. Nagle sang In the Time of Roses and Edmund sang If In All Your Hearts from Elijah. Results await several days. they return home tonight.
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Eva Nagle
Willis Edmund
WSAT
Cincinnati
Miss Nagle
Mr. Edmund
Elijah
Akron driver Sam Swank dies in speedway time trials
Akron racer Sam Swank was killed yesterday afternoon during time trials for a 100 mile race at the Cleveland Akron Speedway.
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Akron
Sam Swank
Cleveland- Akron Speedway
Coxey's Army Plans Cardiff to London March
A Welch Coxey's army forms in Cardiff to march east toward London. The protest aims to present a petition in boots to the British parliament opening November 9, highlighting misery and degradation in British coal fields.
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Welch
London
Cardiff
Wales
Welch Coxey
Washington
Coxey
Plage May Be Just State of Mind Says Methodist Pastor
The Rev. C. M. Coulter preached at First M. E. Church that heaven can be found here as well as in the hereafter. He argued heaven is God and the knowledge of beauty, love, and goodness, not a mere place, and urged living heaven here to reach eternity.
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Plage
C. M. Coulter
M. E
Mr. Coulter
Heaven
John Milton
Hell
Leasure and Hanson Bride and Groom Wed in Zanesville Home
Charles William Leasure son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Leasure of Zanesville wed Esther Pearl Hanson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira E Hanson also of Zanesville formerly Sugar Creek at the groom’s Goddard Avenue home on September 26. The Rev E T Benton officiated with Rev Marvin Benton and Miss Marcella Hanson as attendants. A dinner for fifteen followed. The couple will live at 763 Goddard Avenue.
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Charles William Leasure
Charles F. Leasure
Zanesville
Esther Pearl Hanson
Ira E. Hanson
Sugar Creek
Goddard Avenue
E. T. Benton
Marvin Benton
Marcella Hanson
Burch Convicted in Athens County Court on Liquor Charge
Luther Burch of Nelsonville was convicted in Athens County Common Pleas Court on possession of intoxicating liquor. His motion for new trial was overruled and his bond was set at $300 to permit filing a petition in error.
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Luther Burch
Nelsonville
Athens County
Painter seeks $175 in suit against North Hocking Coal and Campbell
Charles Painter filed a suit in Athens County Common Pleas late Saturday seeking a total of $175. He asks for $100 on a note alleged to be drawn by North Hocking Coal and $100 on a second similar note.
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Charles Painter
North Hocking Coal Company
C. E. Campbell
Athens County
New Marshfield to Welcome Visiting Minister for Wednesday Sermon
A large crowd is expected at the Christian church in New Marshfield for a Wednesday evening sermon by Rev. O. L. Mankemeyer pastor of the Christian church in Cincinnati. The talk replaces the regular Wednesday prayer service.
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O. L. Mankemeyer
Christian Church
Cincinnati
New Marshfield
Peterson's Ointment for piles praised by users
Letters from sufferers saying piles cleared quickly with Peterson's Ointment. The ad quotes a reader calling it marvelous and notes a price of 35 cents at all druggists.
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Peterson
Y W C A Plans Twelve Meetings at Ohio University
The YWCA of Ohio University outlines a twelve meeting program for the school year. Events include Geneva night with summer conference reports, a song festival, a Dean Voigt talk, member recognitions, vesper service, freshman girl pageant, Christmas program, and a year-end forum on exams and Student Volunteer Movement work.
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Ohio University
Christian Organization
Mary Peters
J. BR. Morton
Er. B. Bryan
AWAIT REUNION FOR Civil War VETERANS IN ATHENS COUNTY
Civil War veterans in Athens county prepare for the annual reunion in Athens on Wednesday. About ninety veterans are named by organizer W B Johnson with fifty expected to attend. The American Legion and the Women's Relief corps will help entertain visitors as local civic groups support the event. Names received include Alex H Montgomery Basil Jones J W Glazier W F Towns end and Stewart among others.
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Athens County
Athens
W. B. Johnson
American Legion
Women's Relief Corps
Mr. Johnson
Alex H. Montgomery
O. V. I. Stewart
Ohio
Basil Jones
Albany
J. W. Glazier
Co. I
Little Hocking
W. F. Townsend
Oberlin Librarian Azariah Smith Root Dies at 65
Azariah Smith Root, 65, longtime librarian at Oberlin College, died last night from heart disease after an operation. He founded the Anti Saloon League and served as president of the American Library Association. A frequent lecturer at Columbus University and Western Reserve, New York University, and the University of Michigan.
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Oberlin
U.P
Azariah Smith Root
Oberlin College
Anti-Saloon League
American Library Association
Columbus University
New York
Western Reserve University
University of Michigan
Dance on New Street Draws Large Glasgow Crowd
In Glouster on October 3 a free dance on the improved Front street drew about 1000 attendees. Contractor Barthlow of Logan spoke on street work benefits and property value gains while a local orchestra provided music. Free lemonade flowed as Cross street completion nears end of his paving contract.
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Glouster
Front Street
Barthlow
Logan
Ricca
Cross Street
Eight Year Old Kinney Girl Recovering After Auto Crash
Dorothy Kinney eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Kinney, recovers at home after being struck by a car in front of the Kinney residence. The vehicle from Corning, driven by Mr Trimmer with owner as passenger, stopped quickly and remained at the scene as doctors assessed injuries to her head.
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Glouster
Dorothy
Will Kinney
Kinney
Rogers
Corning
Trimmer
Glouster Kiwanis Trustee in Cincinnati This Week
Atty George W Rose trustee for the Glouster Kiwanis Club is in Cincinnati this week attending a dis cussion conference and related Kiwanis events.
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Glouster
Atty
George W. Rose
Glouster Kiwanis Club
Isa
Cincinnati
Kiwanis Convention In Session In Trict
The Kiwanis convention began Monday and is scheduled to conclude Wednesday with meetings and discussions across the three days.
Bethel Baby Born Nine-Pound Son in Trimble Area
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bethel of Trimble are parents to a nine pound son named Booby Gene born Saturday. The baby is a grandson of Mr and Mrs A W Markins of Trimble and Mr and Mrs Clarence Bethel of Hollister.
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Arthur Bethel
Glouster
Dorothy Markins
Trimble
Booby Gene
A. W. Markins
Clarence Bethel
Hollister
Mrs McLean Leaves Ohio Cities for Richmond Cal Home
Mrs John McLean ends six months with relatives in Ohio and Ohio points. She stops in Columbus until Tuesday then heads to Chicago for a likely month before returning to her western home in Richmond California.
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Gloustipr
John McLean
Ohio
Richmond
Cal
Columbus
Chicago
Glouster All-Professionals Defeat Beverley Waterford All Stars
Glouster's all professional team traveled to Waterford and beat the Beverley Waterford All Stars 18 to 0. Snowball and Zombie pitched for Glouster with Hemsley and White sharing duties behind the plate. Crabtree led the offense with two triples and a double, while Hemsley added a single triple and a home run. The club seeks more games, especially this Sunday, contact manager Al Weinberg.
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Glouster
al Weinberg
Wolfe Reunion Brings Kin From Several States to Athens Fairgrounds
The Wolfe family reunion at the Athens fair grounds drew attendees from Huntington and Elkins West Virginia Hamlin and Columbus Ohio and Nelsonville with 101 members registering for the event. Although not as large as some years the gathering was described as enjoyable by those present. Notable attendees included Will Wolfe Cash Wolfe Merritt Wilson Frank Wolfe George Wolfe Tom Price Rolland Wolfe Albert Pilcher John Fernwall and others from Ohio and West Virginia.
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George Wolfe
Athens Fair Grounds
Will Wolfe
Huntington
W. Va
Cash C. Wolfe
Hamlin
Merritt Wilson
Elkins
Frank Wolfe
Tom J. Price
Rolland Wolfe
Albert Pilcher
Columbus
John Fernwall
Altoona
Daugherty
Logan
Masure
McDowell
Andrew Wolfe
Nelsonville
Creomulsion Promoted for Coughs and Colds by Advertiser
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a two action remedy for persistent coughs colds and throat troubles. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes inhibits germ growth while absorbing into the blood and boosting the system with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
Family Reunion Notices Add Deaths and Births
Deaths reported since the last reunion include Amanda Howard Fernwall and Addie Wolfe Danford. Births announced include Vern Eldon Wolfe four times removed from George Wolfe Jimmie B Butts five times removed Bettie Jane Kenney five times removed. Mrs Nora Atkinson of Athens continues as family historian.
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Amanda Howard Fernwall
Addie Wolfe Danford
Vern Eldon Wolfe
George Wolfe
Jimmie B. Butts
Bettie Jane Kenney
Nora Atkinson
Athens
Membership Meeting At Athens Country Club
A members meeting at the Athens Country Club house Tuesday evening at 7 30 will include a financial report for the last year. The books have been audited. One director will be elected and various matters regarding plans for the coming year will be discussed.
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Club House
Athens Country Club
Free Methodist Church Holds First Quarterly Meeting
The first quarterly meeting of the Free Methodist church is set for October 7. District Elder R. B. Niles of Zanesville will conduct the services.
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The
Free Methodist Church
R. B. Niles
Zanesville
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Dorothy Kinney
Waterford
Wolfe
Athens County Fair Grounds
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