Gas service fight prompts state policy call in Athens
City officials and Logan Gas Company dispute gas withdrawal as supply diminishes. Athens must choose which services to cut and whether to preserve cooking and heating uses. The Public Utilities Commission hearing set for November 11 could establish a statewide precedent affecting gas pricing and access.
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Athens
Logan Gas Company
Chamber of Commerce
Athens Gas Light and Electric Company
Logan Natural Gas Company
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Public Utilities Commission
Funeral meeting for Brother James Duckworth in Syracuse
Members are asked to meet at the Knights of Pythias hall in Pomeroy at 12 30 for the funeral services of Brother James Duckworth at the Presbyterian church in Syracuse Friday October 31 by order of Ralph Strauss Chancellor Commander.
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K. of P. Hall
Pomeroy
James Duckworth
Presbyterian Church
Syracuse
Ralph Strauss
Budgeting the Bank and the Debt Cycle
A discussion on saving to repay debt argues savings avoid bankruptcy and provide cushion against illness or misfortune. It emphasizes regular deposits as insurance for both debtor and creditor, and the discipline helps prevent future easy credit lapses.
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Beuse
Savings Bank
Expert Workers Wanned in New Industrial Regime
A businesswoman notes a nationwide shortage of expert workers across industries. Employers struggle to hire skilled labor as job seekers avoid inquiries and accept lower standards. The piece argues wages and training must align with value, and that capable workers who train persist with good pay.
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Ameri
Wind of Spring and Winter Haunted by Dreadful Whispers
A fragmented verse describes the wind as a force that mocks and unsettles. It laments a looming gloom and recalls ghosts of dead women and old grandmothers, with evangelists and printers denouncing its unholy sway.
Americanism Defined By Chicago Tribune Opinion
The Chicago Tribune reprints a prolonged ode to Americanism, arguing it rests on popular government with checks against passion and prejudice. It favors education, free discussion, informed opinion, and accepting ballot outcomes, while rejecting law as a path to equality.
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Chicago Tribune
Dinner Stories With a Dutler and Dangerous Case
A doctor treats a dangerous case as a Dutler is engaged. The doctor asks about a master's temperature and whether it has fallen since last night. The butler answers in plain speech, claiming the morning shows some improvement.
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Donald
Side Talks They Aren't Really Deaf
A reflection on domestic helpers overhearing private conversations about their employers. Anecdotes show how home talk about cooks and benefactors travels via staff, causing irony when the workers are not deaf. The piece warns against arrogance of the wealthy and asserts carelessness in speech.
Household Hints Oysters and Chestnut Balls Recipe Notes
Simple kitchen tips outline oyster baking with egg wash and celery, Belmont Salad with peas and marinated celery, sausage crullers fried as finger sausages, and chestnut balls made from boiled chestnuts, butter, egg, and cream. Recipes emphasize ease and quick frying in hot fat.
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Belmont
Varied Ways to Cook Sweet Potatoes This Fall
The article presents several sweet potato recipes including Candied Sweet Potatoes using syrup and baking, Sweet Potato Croquettes with mashed potatoes, butter, egg yolk, parsley, and breaded frying, and a Sweet Potato Souffle with mashed potatoes, cream, nuts, raisins, eggs, and butter baked until golden. These methods offer alternatives to the common boiled preparation.
Aquatic Bridegroom and Garden Oddities Parade Society Talk
Society gossip turns to Archie Blueblood marriage and his flaws. A humorous tale follows about cabbage creatures and a bore who insists on placing honest, well tried men at the head of affairs, while a fed up member notes there is only one of him.
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Archie Blueblood
Peace Treaty Labor Articles Alarm Senator LaFollette
Senator LaFollette declared the labor articles of the peace treaty threaten the world and U.S. political institutions. He warned the international body could influence U.S. laws and override unorganized American will.
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Washington
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
United States
Community Notes From Carbondale And Nearby Towns
Carbondale and nearby areas host a flurry of family visits and social gatherings. Mrs. John Thomas and three children from Chillicothe stay with relatives, while Minnie Hewitt visits her aunt Mrs. George Gardner. Local households welcome new births and entertain guests including Rose Callahan Tecfft’s birthday dinner.
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John Thomas
Chillicothe
Minnie Hewitt
George Gardner
Charles Auker
John Stanley
Presley Enderlin
Rose Callahan
Frank Houston
Leslie Dabritz
New Marshfield
Dora Hook
Anna
Fred Dutz
Pete Hook, Jr
Francis Lonery
Audry Moore
Near Albany
Dollie Mace
James Malone
Malone
Athens
Local Social Roundup From Athens and Nearby Towns
Mrs. Charles Inman entertained Mrs. Matilda Evans of Athens at dinner Tuesday. J. E. Lawrence and family visited Mrs. Lawrence's sister Mrs. A Chatten at New Marshfield. Mrs. Delmo Britg of New Marshfield spent the weekend with the Britz family in Coolville. R. D. and others along with Miss Leona Hall were at the farm near Ville.
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W. C. Light
H. J. Geisendorfer
Athens
Ella Pierce
Guy
Stewart
J. L. Fisher
Theodoria
Parkersburg
H. J. Gelsendorfer
James Cray
Langsville
C. C. Cray
M. L. Woodard
Abraham Buck
Rachel Weatherby
J. A. Buck
Athens State Hospital
Wesley Buck
New Asbury
L. D. Buck
Leona
Asbury
Isaac Weatherby
Harvey
Whit Bean
Ernestine
Waldo Buck
Wayne
Ray McPherson
Charles Inman
Matilda Evans
J. E. Lawrence
Emma Schneider
Lawrence
A. Chatten
New Marshfield
Delmo Britg
Britz
Mra
Bruce Chapman
Paliie Chapman
Majel Hall
Om Ville R. D
Peculiar Streetcar Accident Injures Woman and Baby
Mrs. Bert Webster stepped from a street car on upper Main street about 6 30 PM carrying a baby. She tripped and fell with the infant in her arms. The child was unharmed. Mrs. Webster suffered a fractured knee cap and was taken to Hesier hospital in Gallipolis by Dr. Scott.
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Bert. Webster
Upper Main Street
Guardian Named in Lunacy Case for Elderly Couple
Probate Judge Carleton visited the county infirmary to review the case of Mr and Mrs George Jones held for observation on lunacy charges. He ruled the case shows imbecility and will appoint a guardian to care for them.
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Carleton
George Jones
Millfield Obituary and Local Social Notes
Joe Tax, a foreigner, died after a mine injury while being moved home. He leaves a widow, one son, and several stepchildren. In Glouster, Mesdames Howard Brookins, Freq Totman and A. C. Withem visited. Loretta Stout is recovering from illness. The Needle Club met with Mrs. R. Wade. refreshments were served. Bible class at Mrs. F. E. Boudinot. Mrs. Earl Downey led the lesson. light refreshments served. Mrs Howard Brookins hosts next Wednesday's masquerade Bible class gathering.
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Joe Tax
Howard Brookins
Freq Totman
A. C. Withem
Loretta Stout
R. Wade
Needle Club
F. E. Boudinot
Earl Downey
For the Old People Facing Quiet Last Days
The passage reflects on ensuring comfort for the aged with adequate care and resources for their final days, emphasizing dignity and support as life winds down in old age.
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By Walt Mason
Carbondale
Fei Guysville
Coolville
A J. We
Blanche Light
W- E. Baker
Pomeroy Beno
M. E. Church
Music—Enterprise Mandolin Club
Farmers’ National Congress
Haggerstown
A. E. Crew
E. J. Tracy
Emma Terrell
George Freck
Eunice Burdett
Cora Chapman
Oderkirk Will
Doris Martin
Joe Kautz
Helen Bailey
Ward Radford
ODD Fellows
Fraternal Order
Mineral Lodge 242
Doris Rebekah Lodge No. 558
Odd Fellow Hall
Charles N. Wagner
Howard B. Pitchard
Racine
Dan Stewart
Edna Brown
Earl Brown
Enterprise
C. A. Peregoy
Viola Grueser
W. J. Scott
Uncle Sam
Red Cross
Big Ben Ewing
Henry
Pomeroy Lodge No. 596
Knights of Pythias
Canby, Ach & Canby CO
Dayton, Ohio
Athens, Ohio
D. H. Moore
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
N. C
Maas
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