Evangelist Swift Delivers Baptist Message in Middleport
In Middleport a Baptist Evangelist named Swift spoke to a gathered audience on Tuesday night. He introduced himself plainly noting his name and faith, described himself as a Baptist born bred and destined to be buried as such, and shared that at 47 years old he weighs 190 pounds and stands six feet tall with a devoted wife. His vigor, humor and enthusiasm impressed listeners.
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Evangelist Swift
Middleport
Swift
Mr. Swift
Evangelist Preaches Faith and Service in Local Revival
In a Tuesday night discourse Dr. Swift denounces self centered living and urges salvation through Jesus Christ. He previews upcoming church nights with topics on sin and the Ten Commandments and lists Friday morning prayer meetings at three local homes.
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Beaven
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Evangelist
Harry Hysell
Gravel Hall
W. B. Kent
Upper Mill St
J. O. Leonard
Hooker
Braves Edge New Haven Pros In Syracuse Showdown
In Syracuse the Boston Braves display major league form against New Haven. Two games are scheduled, one today and one tomorrow, with New Haven bolstered by several pro players. Singleton, from the Philadelphia Nationals, will pitch tomorrow, while Harry Grimm was slated to start today.
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Syracuse
Boston Braves
New Haven
Singleton
Philadelphia Nationals
Harry Grimm
Teachers Conference Schedule At Chester And Rutland
A series of teachers conferences is planned with sessions at Chester next Saturday and at Rutland high school the following Saturday. Speakers include J. M. Pulling Mabel Cleland Fred Rice Supt Merritt Minerva Pryor Prof Browning Supt Bahr and Supt Karr. A noon basket dinner is planned. The Meigs county teachers may attend the Athens Ohio association in late October with regular pay. A conference also occurs at Racine on November 5.
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Chester
J. M. Pulling
Mabel Cleland
Fred Rice
Supt
Merritt
Minerva Pryor
Prof
Browning
Supt. Bahr
Karr
Rutland High School
Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Athens
Meigs County
Racine
Five Middleport Teachers Earn Pension Labels
Veteran teacher Miss Lide Jones of Middleport receives a pension after a long career surpassing 35 years. Four additional Middleport teachers are named as potential pension qualifiers: Miss Allie Shott in Athens, Miss Lillie Huber at Point Pleasant, Miss Emma Rowley in Huntington, and Miss Ida B. Van Dyke of Middleport. All five enjoyed long, successful tenures in Middleport schools.
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Lide Jones
Middleport
Allie Shott
Athens
Lillie Huber
Point Pleasant
Emma Rowley
Huntington
Ida B. van Dyke
Conductor Smith Attends Odd Fellows Convention
Conductor Ray C. Smith of the local street railway left Tuesday to attend the Odd Fellows Secretaries Convention in Springfield. He usually rises early to catch the first car but missed it this time and connected with the early northbound train at Hobson, delaying his departure by a few hours.
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Ray C. Smith
Odd Fellows’ Secretaries
Springfield
Smith
Hobson
Strange accident fatal near Columbus coal yard
Howard Baumgartner twenty two a former Pomeroy Bend boy died at Columbus hospital from a tine piercing his eye during coal unloading at C Hurlex Martin Co yard. He paused as another worker lifted a fork and died during preparations for surgery after a post mortem showed the tine had ...
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Howard Baumgartner
Pomeroy Bend
Columbus
C. Hurlex.Martin Co
Baumpester
Baumgartner
Native New Haven Man Fatally Wounded in Tragic Case
The victim died from a brain injury in a case that also leaves a widow and a son under a year old. The young man, a New Haven native, is survived by relatives in that city.
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New Haven
Marriage notice for Glenn White and Neta Russell
A reception was hosted at Grandmother Hoppess residence in Rutland on Tuesday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Glenn White. White is from Sharpsburg Athens county and Neta Russell from Rathburn store has been living with Mrs Hoppes. The couple married at the courthouse by Rev Parmalee on Saturday.
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Grandmother Hoppess
Rutland
Glenn White
Court House
Parmalee
Mr. White
Sharpsburg
Athens County
White
Neta Russell
Rathburn
Hoppes
Mrs Rupe Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Rupe wife of county recorder W W Rupe arrived by noon train from Gallipolis and was taken by ambulance to their home at Cook s Gap showing a recovery after hospitalization.
Frank Banks Murdered in Railcar Death near Athens
Remains of Frank Banks of Racine were brought from Athens after being found dead in a box car. Authorities report foul play is suspected in the death of Finley Banks's son.
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Frank Banks
Finley Banks
Racine
Athens
Young Banks
Ilesboro farmers' institute to hold annual exhibit
Logan officers of the Ilesboro farmers institute arrange for Washington township school to exhibit school and agricultural products at the annual institute next month. Prof. O. A. Butcher will oversee the event, an idea he originated six years ago as district superintendent. Premiums are offered for top displays in various lines.
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Ilesboro Farmers’ Institute
Washington Township
O. A. Butcher
Butcher
Buried Here: Lee Grove Laid to Rest in Oak Grove Cemetery
The body of Lee Grove, 45, was transported from his Lancaster home to Logan for burial in Oak Grove cemetery on Wednesday. A former Logan resident, he was a well known local printer who once worked for the Gazette and the Democrat.
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Lee Grove
Lancaster
Logan
Oak Grove
The
Gazette
Democrat
Inmate Adjudged Insane. Confined to Athens Asylum
Bertha Gilmore a 32 year old county infirmary inmate was found insane by Probate Judge Charles Stephenson on the report of Drs EB Campbell and AK Smith after a Sept. 8 sugar of lead poisoning attempt and a self strangulation attempt. Sheriff Larimer transported her to Athens Wednesday afternoon.
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Bertha Gilmore
Charles Stephenson
EB. E. Campbell
A. K. Smith
Athens
W. Arnold
Larimer
Council passes five cent rate increase for Ohio Fuel Supply
All council members attended Tuesday meeting. After routine business the ordinance to raise gas rates by five cents per 1000 was enacted bringing the rate to 45 cents. Engineer Gaffney presented sewer extension plat for Rannell's Addition but no action taken. Charles Hesett spoke for East End residents near the fair grounds about gas supply. no definite plan emerged.
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Ohio Fuel Supply Company
Prgineer Gaffney
Rannell
Charles Hesett
East End
Fair Grounds
Columbus Day Observed by Logan Knights of Columbus
Logan Council No. 2299 Knights of Columbus held a Columbus Day celebration at the Knights of St. Johns hall on Wednesday evening. Father Byrne of Nelsonville delivered an address on Columbus life, followed by a luncheon.
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Knights of Columbus
Knights of St. Johns
Father Byrne
Nelsonville
Court of Appeals in Session Hears Logan Appeals
Three judges of the district court of appeals sat in Logan on Wednesday hearing many cases on appeal. No decisions had been issued at the time of writing.
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Court OF Appeals
Logan
Evangelistic Campaign Planned With Rev Naftzger Leading
A Logan notice states Rev Naftzger has accepted to conduct a series of joint evangelistic meetings. An advance party will oversee the construction of a 2500 seat tabernacle and a large chorus will be organized to lead the singing under party direction.
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Nesday
Naftzger
Logan
Dollison couple sell city property to Dr Long
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Dollison have disposed of their property to Dr. L. E. Long. They plan to spend the winter in Los Angeles. Friends regret their departure and hope they relocate in Logan in the spring.
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L. G. Dollison
L. E. Long
Los Angeles
Logan
High School Football Game Set Here Against Wellston
The schedule shows a high school football game to be played here Saturday afternoon with Wellston. The brief note confirms a local matchup and timing.
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Wellston
Logan High Team Shows Strong Start under Coach Geiger
Logan High has played four games this season under Coach Geigers lads. They have won three games and lost one. The team has totaled 80 points while holding opponents to 19 points.
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Place
Geigers
Logan High
Entertains Embroidery Club at Bowen Street Home
Mrs Charles Heine hosted the Embroidery club at her Bowen street home Tuesday evening. Sewing and social diversions filled the hour. A two course luncheon concluded the social hour. Guests included Mrs Clinton Webb and Mrs Clarence Henie.
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Charles Heine
Bowen Street
Clinton Webb
Clarence Henie
Legionnaires Discuss Campaign in Laurelville Meeting
A local Legion committee assisting an adjusted compensation drive met the Laurelville post led by Commander Wallace McClelland. The group agreed to push the campaign in Perry and Salt Creek townships nearby and praised Laurelville for its active, cohesive post and well furnished club room. After business, the visitors were served lunch and offered Taft 5c cigars.
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Laurelville
Wallace McClelland
Perry
Salt Creek
Origin of Freemasonry Name Remains Uncertain
The origin of Freemasonry and its name cannot be traced with certainty, leaving scholars to debate ancient roots, evolving rituals, and historical influences tied to medieval craft guilds and early speculative societies.
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Freemasonry
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