Two Women Die in Fairfield Grade-Crossing Crash
In Fairfield Bounty two women died when a car was struck by an inspection train near Basil. Mrs. Jennie Hill, mother of Asa Hill of Detroit, died at 6 a.m. Mrs. Cora Forsythe of Cawthorne Perry County died during the night. Mrs. Cora Oberst of Columbus drove the car. her niece, Mrs. Forsythe, was a passenger. Olive Oberst and Patricia Ann Oberst, 18 months, were injured. Police relief and hospital care followed the incident.
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Lancaster
O.R
Jennie Hill
Asa Hill
Kresge Company
Detroit
Basil
Cora Forsythe
Cawthorne
Perry County
Forsythe
Cora Oberst
Columbus
Landmark Yet Unbuilt Tigm¢ Project Shrouded in Doubt
Fragmentary notes describe a planned $100,000 Tigm¢ project linked to a woman believed to be the mother. Details are incomplete, obscuring whether construction ever commenced or funding was secured.
Women's Class Met Wednesday at Chauncey Church
The Loyal Woman's Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ met at Mrs. John Shaffer's home with Mrs. Floyd Nye presiding. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Sam Tippett and Mrs. Fiske. plans were announced for the annual masquerade party at Mrs. Harvey Nye's on High Street.
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Chauncey
Loyal Woman's Bible
Chauncey Church of Christ
John Shaffer
the Plains
Floyd Nye
V. Ablbrand
Charles Fiske
Charles Sweeney
Nye
Sam Tippett
Fiske
Harvey Nye
High Street
Presen
E. W. Bingman
Thoma Bingman
Athens
Frank Pendergrass
Jenkinsky
Clara May
W. Ahlbrand
Frank Lands
Mt Liberty School House Fire Fifth Since Years
Mt Liberty School House in Decatur Township burned for the fifth time in a few years. Officials suspect arson as a series of mysterious fires hit the area in Washington County. The two year old one room school housed about 45 pupils and had faced local strife. Authorities planned temporary quarters as investigations continued after neighbors spotted the blaze after 9 pm.
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Marietta
Mt. Liberty
Decatur Township
Washington County
Perley J. Way
Ww. H. Webb
Anna Darrah
Macksburg
Webb
Decatur
Boy Hurt After Fall From Moving Auto
Charles Harvey Courtney four year old son of the Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey was injured Wednesday morning about 11 o'clock in Converse Street when he opened a car door and fell head first onto the brick highway. He was taken home to High Street then examined by Drs Sprague and Nelson. An initial skull fracture was suspected but an X ray by Dr Hyde showed no fracture. The boy was semi conscious for a couple of hours and is reported to be improving this morning.
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Chauncey
Charles Harvey Courtney
Gilbert Courtney
Converse Street
High Street
Demonstration of Ford pumper in Chauncey visit
A Wednesday evening demonstration of a Ford pumper and chemical fire engine drew City Council members and Chauncey residents. George Stegmeir of Prospert staged the display as the town weighs buying a new fire engine and equipment.
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Chauncey
George Stegmeir
Prospert
Chauncey Hoover-Cooper Club Meets at Knights Hall
The Chauncey Hoover-Cooper Club held a meeting in the Knights of Pythias Hall with Mayor W. D. Hines presiding. Speakers were H. K. Mardis and Athene attorney L. A. Koons. Attendees came from Circle Hill Millfield and Sugar Creek.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Hoover-Cooper Club
Knights of Pythias Hall
W. D. Hines
K. Mardis
L. A. Koons
Athens
Circle Hill
Millfield
Sugar Creek
Wins Suit Based Upon a Bow Tie
Adolph Menjou, film star, had a confession of judgment filed in superior court ending his suit against Max Goldman and George M. Wenzel. He had accused them of using his name and picture without permission to promote bow tie output.
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Los Angeles
Adolph Menjou
Max Goldman
George M. Wenzel
H. C. Brooks Marks 45 Years as County Teacher
In Athens County, veteran educator H. C. Brooks marks his forty fifth year of teaching. He started at the Brooks School in Alexander Township, taught his first term there, and has spent most of his career in Alexander Township with a single term at Pratts Fork, Lodi Township.
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Athens County School News
New Marshfield
Will Merritt
H. C. Brooks
Athens County
Brooks
Alexander Township
Pratts Fork
Lodi
Ohio
Educa
Amesville Chorus Members to Represent School in Portsmouth
Amesville High School will send Alice Wilson alto Marianna Linscott soprano and Albert Gardner tenor to join the Southeast ern Ohio Chorus for the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association conference in Portsmouth tomorrow. Principal Don Goddard announced four teachers will accompany the group for the 6:30 dinner after a 2 pm school dismissal.
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Amesville High School
Southeastern Ohio Chorus
Southeastern Ohio ‘Teachers’ Association
Portsmouth
Southeastern Ohio
Alice Wilson
Marianna Linscott
Albert Gardner
Amesville
Don Goddard
Curtis Arrives For Ohio Campaign Stop
Senator Charles Curtis Republican vice presidential nominee arrives in Columbus en route to Coshocton to formally open his Ohio campaign. He will answer two questions from the Ohio Independent Agricultural League on the Salt Creek 611 case and the McNary-Haugen farm bill.
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Columbus
U.P
Charles Curtis
Coshocton
Ohio
Curtis
Ohio Independent Agricultural League
Salt Creek
McNary-Haugen
Chauncey-Dover to Host Murray City in Friday Football
Chauncey Dover High faces Murray City High Friday at local grounds after beating Glouster last week. A large crowd is expected for the afternoon game.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover High
Murray City High
Glouster
Chauncey Pythian Sisters Hold Annual Halloween Masquerade
Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of Chauncey hosted their annual Halloween masquerade with a large turnout. The event featured games and music followed by a pot luck supper.
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Chauncey
Pleasant View Temple
Pythian Sisters of Chauncey
Williamson Dinner Honors Chicago and Columbus Guests
Chauncey hosts Mr and Mrs George T Williamson and family at Jacobs Avenue home for dinner honoring James Williamson Sr of Columbus and Owen Owens of Chicago.
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Chauncey
George T. Williamson
Jacobs Avenue
Williamson
James Williamson
Columbus
Owen Owen
Chicago
Alexander Township School Upgrades With New Two Room Building
The article notes a new two room school at Pleasanton replacing one room schools in Alexander Township. Wallace and Hickory Grove pupils now attend Pleasanton. George M. Morris of the State Department of Education urged placing the building in first class condition. Teachers include Miss Laura McLain and Miss Helen Kinney.
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Board of Education
Athens County
George M. Morris
State Department of Education
Ray Morrison
Wayne Kinney
Alexander Board
Laura McLain
Helen Kinney
Cox Tours Tennessee as Democratic Hope for Presidency
James M. Cox former Ohio governor and 1920 Democratic nominee argued in Tennessee that the Republican Party repudiated the South and now pretends to rally with brotherly love. He campaigned in Nashville amid Tennessee’s uncertain political prospects.
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Nashville
Tenn
U.P
South
James M. Cox
Ohio
Tennessee
Hoover Sparks Campaign Fight Over State Socialism Charge
Herbert Hoover denounces Alfred E. Smith proposed prohibition changes farm relief and waterpower as state socialism. He studies Smith Boston speech and Norris critique and weighs a final St. Louis campaign address focusing on farm relief and land waterways.
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Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Boston
Madison Square Garden
George Norris
Nebraska
Hoover
St. Louis
Conquers Cold to Become a Bride
A vintage drug ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds promising relief in hours. It claims tablets end sniffles quickly, with a price of 35 cents from local druggists.
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Fiu
Pape
Smith aims to hinge campaign on Hoover socialistic charge
The Republican candidate may skip debates while Smith intensifies the socialistic attack. He seeks a tangible target and expects Hoover to address the program directly. Norris’s Saturday speech and Labollette’s Northwest influence shape the closing days as both sides weigh next moves.
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Smith
Hoover
Norris
Nebraska
Senator Labollette
Northwest
Madison Square Garden
America
Episcopal Convention Nears Adjournment Amid Immigration Protest
The Episcopal Church general convention prepared to adjourn after clearing up final business. The House of Bishops passed a resolution opposing immigration restrictions on Orientals, arguing current laws hinder missionary work and impede goodwill with Oriental nations.
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Washington
U.P
Episcopal Church General Convention
House of Bishops
United States
Oriental Nations
Rexall Orderlies touted for relief of constipation
A Battle Creek physician says constipation causes much misery but Rexall Orderlies provide relief by drawing water from the system into the colon for a gentle thorough movement. Chew a tablet at night and wake up bright. 24 for 25 cents at Rexall Drug Stores including The Cline Pharmacy.
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Battle Creek
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall Drug Store
Cline Pharmacy
Rally For New Building At Amesville High
Students fill the Amesville High auditorium to hear talks and musical numbers backing a proposed new building. Daisy Burns Wilson and Linscott speak on financing and need, in the first of a series of rallies with visits planned to Hooper Ridge and Mt Hermon.
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Broadwell
Amesville
Glee Club
Lois Cecil
Wilson
Daisy Burns
Linscott
Hooper Ridge
Mt. Hermon
Father John's Medicine Ad Promises Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as safe for colds and strength building, warning against narcotics, sedatives, nerve deadening drugs and alcohol while claiming effective relief.
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John
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