Dynamite blast damages garage in Murray City area
A dynamite explosion at about 1 AM damaged Phil Devol’s garage in Murray City, blowing off the roof and injuring his Dodge. The blast aimed at the No 2 Dinglehoot mine tipple, but Timbers burned and were extinguished with a fire extinguisher. National Guard officers responded from Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
Phil Devol
Murray City
Devol
Dodge
Western Fuel Company
Orbiston
Sunday Creek
National Guard
Funeral for Mrs. Alice Weekly Set Tuesday
Nelsonville mourns as funeral services for Mrs. Alice Weekly are scheduled for Tuesday at 2 PM at the Methodist Church, with Rev. C. W. Hoffman officiating.
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Nelsonville
Alice
C. W. Hoffman
King's Heralds Meet During Old Home Week
The King's Heralds gathered Saturday with Betty Jane and Josephine Tignor. Three new members joined Viola Corbin Marie Buell and Carolie Buell. Mary Adaline Wilson led a Piano and violin duet by the Tignor sisters. Marie Spencer played for the mite box. Next meeting under Mrs. Thomas Spencer. Hostess refreshments followed.
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King’s Heralds
Betty Jane
Josephine Tignor
Viola Corbin
Marie
Carolie Buell
Mary Adaline Wilson
Tignor
Marie Spencer
Thomas Spencer
Social Evening Brings Closure To Sunday School Contest
Class No. 19 of the M. FE Sunday School held a pleasant social evening in the church parlors on Friday to mark the end of a recent contest. Seventeen attendees joined the teacher Mrs Retta Howe and three guests for a dinner with 18 covers. A program and social time followed.
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M. FE
Retta Howe
Kerr Is Stricken In Nelsonville
Clifford Kerr was taken seriously ill Saturday afternoon and rushed to Mercy Hospital where he underwent an operation for appendicitis. He is said to be doing as well today as could be expected.
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Kerr
Nelsonville
Clifford Kerr
Mercy Hospital
Social notes of Columbus visitors and guests
Misses Helena Stedem Margaret Williamson and Ethel Walker spent the end of the week in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Charles Pritts and Mrs Raymond Scott returned after a month at Dayton. Nellie Morrison of Shelby spent Sunday and Monday with her parents in town. Several locals hosted or visited relatives including Henry Gearing of Tacoma and Margaret Johnson of Dayton. Multiple trips and hospital stays are noted among residents and guests across the area.
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Helena Stedem
Margaret Williamson
Ethel Walker
Columbus
Charles Pritts
Raymond Scott
Dayton
Nellie Morrison
Shelby
Walter Morrison
W. J. Scott
Raymond
Texas
Henry Gearing
Tacoma
Wash
Mary Lu Hudson
Loran
Myrtle Dow
Phil Kelch
J. L. Murphy
George Lowrey
Margaret Johnson
George E. Johnson
Guy Evans
Olumbus
L. P. Rice
Marion
Alex Hobson
St. Anthony's Hospital
Elia Johnston
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
William Johnston
Raleigh Edgar
Martha
E. M. Gilbert
John Hoodlett
B. M. Coakley
Fanny Brooks
Mary Snyder
Donald Brooks
Byron
Mac Brooks
National Catholic Women Council Opens Eighth Convention
About 500 delegates gathered in Cleveland for the eighth annual convention of the National Council of Catholic Women as the first general session began under close scrutiny of the American home study topic led by national leaders.
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Cleveland
National Council of Catholic Women
Home Coming Day Observed by Nelsonville Churches
Nelsonville marked Home Coming Sunday with large turnouts across denominations. The Methodist and Presbyterian congregations hosted music and anniversaries, including a 60th church milestone and a 72nd Christian church anniversary. A 400 Sunday School attendance and a 200 person congregational dinner followed services. Edward Johnson of Columbus gifted 4000 dollars to retire church notes. The Christian Church noted its 72nd year with a history of growth and new buildings, while a missionary meeting of the Methodist church outlined plans and welcomed three new members.
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Nelsonville
Co Ou
Edith Stiers
Louise Shafer
C. J. Bartels
McCune
Lloyd Evans
Edward Johnson
Columbus
Mr. Evans
Presbyterian Church of
Ohio
James Johnson
Hughes
Laredo
W. Va
E. J. Cable
Johnson
Dave Evans
Alfred Scott
Stella Cappell
Don Shafer
James Sheppard
Eva Silcott
Eugene Shafer
Fred Johnson
Zanesville
John Lax
Red
Raybould
Hebbardsville
G. A. Hammondson
Paul
Lancaster
Grace Capper
Warren
Robert Reese
Belpre
Margeret Johnson
Dayton
The
Christian Church
A. H. Shepard
J. F. Somers
John Dixon
East Branch
Glouster
L. M. Harvey
Nathan Moody
H. Bingman
Springer
Benjamin Franklin
W. P. Roberts
Columbus Street
Postoffice
Franklin Street
Lra J. Chase
Indiana
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Charles Monks
John Herrold
C. W. Hoffman
Jank Higgins
Harry Jackson
Athens
Syracuse
Otto Shirley
A. L. Barker
Retta Howe
Shirley
Helen Couch
Nagasaki
Japan
Society
Parent-Teacher Association to Meet at Happy Hollow School
Nelsonville PTA at Happy Hollow School to meet Friday evening October 12. Secretary Mary C. Holtz announces election of officers will be held during the session.
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Nelsonville
Happy Hollow
Mary C. ‘Holtz
Bi-Respin a New Medical Discovery Promises Relief
A bold claim touts Bi-Respin as a noninvasive remedy for bronchial swelling with quick relief and restful sleep. The ad urges readers to request a free trial from BIRESPIN INC at Dept. 7441 East 42nd St New York NY without any payment.
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Birespin, Inc
East 42Nd St
New York City
Nelsonville Holds Old Home Week Meeting at Auditorium
Nelsonville residents are asked to unite for an Old Home Week event at the Christian Auditorium on Wednesday at 7 o clock. The community orchestra will perform a half hour of music followed by congregational singing and short talks at 7 30. The gathering aims to replace the regular weekly prayer services across city churches.
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Fort
Short Streets
Governor Chase
Minor Lee Bates
Hiram College
R. A. Dean
Josha Spencer
N. 8. Blake
Charles Reign Scoville
Nelsonville
Christian Auditorium
Republicans Organize Townships Across Athens County
Athens County Republican Executive Committee leads a township drive to unify GOP units. In Lee and Alexander townships a meeting at Hotel Harner elected A. E. Porter president Frank Biddle vice president and Mrs. O. D. Dailey secretary treasurer. Local rally planned with speakers to boost campaign and 20 plus roles to be filled later.
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Athens County
Republican Executive Committee
E. C. Woodworth
Lee
Alexander
Hotel Harner
A. E. Porter
Frank Biddle
O. D. Dailey
Woodworth
Hyperion Club Hosts Social and Health Survey Winners
Mrs. C. J. Bartels welcomed Hyperion Club members for a Saturday session on current events. A health conditions survey by Mrs. Hubert Hyde won first prize in a Metropolitan Life Insurance contest and 2500 copies will be distributed. An October social meeting is planned with China as the discussion topic and papers by several members.
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C. J. Bartels
Hyperion Club
Hubert Hyde
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
W. H. Hyde
J. D. Adamson
W. L. Hudson
C. H. Bartlett
Cincinnati Brewery Raided by Prohibition Agents
For the third time since prohibition a Cincinnati brewery the Jackson Brewery was raided by prohibition agents using warrants issued at Columbus. Four men left for Columbus where samples will be tested. Agents had watched alleged deliveries of good beer for weeks.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Prohibition
Jackson
Columbus
Five Grand Jury Members Excused At Athens Session
Fourteen cases were slated for the October Athens County Grand Jury, with Prosecuting Attorney R. D. Williams saying about six percent of witnesses would be called. Five jurors were excused: L. H. Lightfritz, Elmer Bay, Tippet, Alfred Turner, and Charles Ray. Replacements named: Bruce Donaldson, W. E. Crossen, James Johnson, J. J. Otis, and James Featherston. Other jurors remain: James Eliott, Harrison Six, W. C. Bean, Edwin H. Dunfee, Benjamin Oats, Perry Coe, John Shuler, C. A. Hines, Grover C. Sutton, B. B. Armstrong.
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Athens County Grand Jury
R. D. Williams
L. H. Lightfritz
Elmer Bay
Tippet
Alfred Turner
Charles Ray
Bruce Donaldson
W. E. Crossen
James
Plane To Hunt Men Lost on Lake Erie
An airplane circled Lake Erie near Oak Harbor to locate two Toledoans missing since Saturday after leaving Oak Harbor in an outboard boat. Homer C. Stuber and Gene Rumph were seen earlier by a fishing party between the Toussaint River mouth and West Sister Island.
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Toledo
Lake Erie
Homer C. Stuber
Gene Rumph
Oak Harbor
Toussaint River
West Sister Island
Farmer Confesses to Killing Wife and Burning Body
Ravenna reports Carl Eschinger, 62, farmer, confessed to killing his wife Minnie, 64, four days earlier. He said he pushed her down stairs after a quarrel and poured oil on the body before setting it afire claiming accidental death. A special grand jury will consider a first degree murder indictment.
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Ravenna
U.P
Carl Eschinger
Minnie
Eschinger
Secretary of State Brown Charged in Misrepresentation Case
Democratic candidate Carl W. Smith accuses Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown of misrepresentation and dodging responsibility for slow reporting of election returns in a statewide letter to election boards dated October 8. The missive targets Brown's handling of results.
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Columbus
U.P
Clarence J. Brown
Carl W. Smith
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