Gormley Lies Exposed in Labor Endorsement Fight
A Cleveland era political row centers on Hugh Gormley's campaign circulars in the 9th 14th district. J. L. Styron defends Senator D. H. Moore, citing Moore’s record for labor, state employment laws, and union-leaning policy. Miners in Glouster declare the Gormley endorsement fake, listing Local No. 31 members who deny any endorsement or meeting.
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Columbus
Messenger
Hugh Gormley
D. H. Moore
Athens
Ohio
Moore
Senate Finance Committee
Bureau of Labor Statistics
State House
Hanna
Gormley
Johnson and Clarke
Athens County
Republican Executive Committee
L. G. Worstell
I. M. Foster
United Mine Workers of America
Federation of Labor
Sunday Creek Valley
Glouster
Milk dealer fined for supplying skimmed milk
State inspectors G H Riley and E C Hamilton filed affidavits against Herbert Snow for delivering skimmed milk to Athens state hospital that failed legal standards. Snow pleaded guilty in Justice E T Rose's court, receiving $50 plus costs in each case.
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G. H. Riley
E. C. Hamilton
Herbert Snow
Athens State Hospital
Court of Justice
E. T. Rose
Snow
Riley
State Hospital
E. L. Norris
Hamilton
Troy Township Pioneer James Morrison Dies in Coolville
James T. Morrison aged 81, a Troy township pioneer, died at his Coolville home after a long life in business. Born in Jefferson county, he moved to Coolville in 1886 and built a lumber empire with interests in Ohio and West Virginia. Funeral services were held at his residence Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Coile of Marietta. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Otto Barth of Athens and Mrs. Marie Huber of nearby.
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Coolville
James T. Morrison
Troy Township
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Ohio
Coile
Marietta
Otto Barth
Athens
Marie Hubler
Two Marriages Reported in Local Homes
Miss Cora Lowe and Mr. Carl Whitmore wed Saturday night at the Dean Avenue home of Rev. T. L. Lowe. They plan to reside on Dean Avenue. Earlier, Miss Bertha Ford and Mr. David Lewis married Tuesday at the bride’s Second Street home with Rev. Lowe officiating. The groom will reside in Steubenville after departure.
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Cora Lowe
Carl Whitmore
Dean Avenue
T. L. Lowe
Dean Ave
Bertha Ford
David Lewis
Second Street
Lowe
Steubenville
Death of Elam Sheffield at state hospital aged 71
Elam Sheffield died suddenly Tuesday evening while eating supper at the state hospital where he had resided since 1899. The apoplexy caused his death. He was a prosperous farmer from two miles northwest of Athens. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock this afternoon conducted by Rev. Toumine, with burial in the new cemetery.
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Elam Sheffield
State Hospital
Athens
Toumine
New Cemetery
Bridal Joy As Olah Hooper Weds Halley Woods In New Martinsville
Miss Olah Angell Hooper and Mr. Halley M. Woods married at First Presbyterian with Dr. G Walton King officiating. About two hundred attended. reception for one hundred at the Hooper home in New Martinsville. The couple plan to reside there after November 10 and then visit Pittsburgh before settling. Ongoing wedding music featured a quartet and organ. Mary Angell was ring bearer. Guests included Mrs Samuel Jacobs, Wellsburg, and Mrs Robert Edwards of Columbus.
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Olah Angell Hooper
Halley M. Woods
First Presbyterian Churc
G. Walton King
Amsey Hooper
Athens
New Martinsville
W. Va
Miss Dew
Miss Needham
Messrs. Merritt
McVay
Edith Jones
McVey
Mendelssohn
Mary Angell
Messrs
Ray Ulmer
Fred Pickering
Wil Norton
Otis Wright
Hooper
Woods
Jacobs
Samuel Jacobs
Wellsburg
Robert Edwards
J. O. Jones
Columbus
Shields and Cornell Tie In Athens Home
Mr W L Shields and Annie G Cornell were married at the home of Rev L G Matheny in Athens. The bride is the youngest daughter of Capt Wm and Annie Cornell of Chauncey. The groom, son of L D Shields of Chauncey, works in mineral testing. They will reside in Chauncey.
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W. L. Sheilds
Annie G. Cornell
L. G. Matheny
Athens
Capt. Wm
Annie Cornell
Chauncey
L. D. Shields
Death of Mrs. Ola Cook in Beebe
Mrs Ola Cook wife of R Bret Cook of Beebe died October 22 at age 26. She leaves a husband a three year old son and a newborn daughter. Funeral Sunday at Universalist church conducted by Rev Morris. Interment in Dean cemetery. Attending from a distance were Rosa Cook Pittsburg Alva Rowell Toledo Anderson Rowell and wife Albany Joshua Rowell Toledo Everett Rowell and wife Toledo Seldon Rowell and wife Toledo Mr R Wickham and Mrs Mary Musgrave Broadwell Mrs E White and Miss Mary White Coolville.
Southeast Ohio Teachers Meet Promises Largest Attendance
The Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association gathers in Athens at Ohio University Ewing hall next Friday and Saturday. About five hundred teachers superintendents and principals from Gallia Athens Lawrence Meigs Scioto Jackson Vinton Hocking Perry Pike and Lancaster will attend. Noted speakers include Dr J P Gordy former Ohio University psychologist now New York University dean and President Ellis and Supt Chas Britton Massillon Dr John M Cook and Prof D J Evans among others with railroads offering one and one third fare.
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Southeastern Ohio Teacher's Association
Atheny
Gallia
Athens
Lawrence
Meigs
Scioto
Jackson
Vinton
Hocking
Perry
Pike
Lancaster
Ewing Hall
Ohio University
J. P. Gordy
Department of Education
New York University
Ellis
C. B. Taylor
McArthur
Chas. J. Britton
Kenton
John M. Cook
Northern Illinois Normal School
National Educational Association
D. J. Evans
E. A. Jones
Fairbanks to Speak at Republican Mass Meeting
The Republican committee has secured Senator Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana for a mass meeting in the opera house Saturday night October 31 Gen Grosvenor will also address the crowd The public may hear an able eloquent speaker of national prominence.
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Republican Committee
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Opera House
Gen. Grosvenor
Fairbanks
Dwelling Burns Near Albany. Loss About 600 Dollars
Mr and Mrs Elias Cross lost their dwelling one and a half miles west of Albany when it burned Thursday. Neighbors did not detect the blaze early, leaving little salvage. The fire caused about 600 dollars in damage with no insurance.
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Albany
Elias Cross
Here
Death of Henry Sheets at 14 on Wolf Street
Henry Sheets died Monday at his Wolf Street home from organic heart trouble. He was a blacksmith with a wife and several children. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at his home by Rev. L. G. Matheny, with interment in the old cemetery.
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Henry Sheets
Wolf Street
L. G. Matheny
Old Cemetery
Horn and Murphy Tie The Knot In Middleport Home
Miss Sarah Murphy and Mr Clarence H Horn wed yesterday at the Murphy home in Middleport. Rev Grimes officiated before a gathering of friends and relatives. Both are known in Athens with Ohio University credentials and current positions in local business circles. They plan to reside on Lancaster Street in Athens while starting married life.
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Sarah ©. Murphy
Clarence H. Horn
F. B. Murphy
Middleport
Rev. Grimes
Athens
Ohio University
F. B. Stedman & Company
F. ©. Stedman & Company
Horn
L. Poston
City
College Aid Fund Boost at Presbyterian Church
A Sunday collection at the Presbyterian church raised over 100 for the college aid fund. The funds will aid Wooster University, rebuilt after a yearlong fire, supporting its aim for a million dollar endowment and highlighting the institution as a leading recipient of local philanthropic support.
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Presbyterian Church
Wooster University
West
Widow Robbed by Foreigners at Karlsbad Embalming Costs
Captain J B Allen received a letter from Mrs Otto Engwerson widow of the late Prof Engwerson of Columbus describing her visit to Karlsbad Austria. She alleges extortionate charges for viewing the body embalming and burial services including $400 for embalming and $20 to view the remains. She urges warning to travelers and a report to Washington authorities.
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J. B. Allen
Otto Engwerson
Prof
Engwerson
Columbus
Karlsbad
Austria
Germany
Washington
University President Dr. Alston Ellis Returns Healthy
Dr. Alston Ellis president of the university has returned from Colorado after a three week health trip. He reports feeling well improved and is pleased with the visit and his condition.
Revival Services At Local Christian Church Begin Favorably
Special meeting reports four new members despite absence of singer J. E. Hawes who will start tonight. Former pastor H. F. MacLane of Toledo to speak Saturday and Sunday. Public invited to attend.
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The
Christian Church
J. E. Hawes
H. F. MacLane
Toledo
Marietta Edges Ohio University in Football Tilt
In a Saturday game at Athens Marietta defeated Ohio University 28 to 5. Marietta led 17 to 0 at halftime and after a slow start Ohio rallied late with Foster kicking a 25 yard field goal to close the period.
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Ohio University
Marietta
Ohio
Athens
Foster
Mariettas
Contract to finish infirmary buildings awarded to George Fenzel
The county infirmary contract initially let to the late G W Towsey will be completed by George Fenzel of Athens. Work on the buildings will be pushed as rapidly as possible.
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County Infirmary
G. W. Towsley
George Fenzel
Athens
Pneumonia Claims Frampton Former Marietta Elder at Pickerington
Reverend Frampton, aged 82, once presiding elder of the Marietta districts, died at his Pickerington home near Columbus. He had been superannuated for years and donated much of his accumulated property to colleges churches and missions.
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Frampton
Marietta
Pickerington
Columbus
Child Dies at Chauncey
Amos C. Coleman aged two years ten months died Thursday at his parents home Rev and Mrs J M Coleman Chauncey His funeral was held Saturday at the MB church conducted by Rev L G Matheny of Athens Interment followed at Nye cemetery
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Amos C. Coleman
J. M. Coleman
Chauncey
L. G. Matheny
Athens
Nye
Pallas Club Reports State Federation Meeting and Readings
Pallas Club met Saturday with Miss Boyd. Mrs. Moore and Sayre shared highlights from the State Federation in Columbus last week. Mrs. Price presented Brace and Bannockburn. Dr. Thompson read from The Lord of the Isle. The club adjourned to meet in two weeks with Mrs. Clayton.
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Pallas Club
Miss Boyd
Sidelines Medical Emergency Halts Saturday Game
Ben Wright collapsed on the sidelines during the Saturday football game and was rendered unconscious. He received restoratives, regained consciousness, but officials feared a fatal outcome briefly before his rally.
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Ben Wright
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Nue
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Cornell
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