Two Aged Men Debate Christmas Belief and Gift Givers
In a park bench vignette the rosy man defends Christmas joy and gifts while the thinner man rejects them. The speaker argues that behind gift swapping lie human warmth and the Three Wise Men, the Star in the East, and the world’s need for Christmas. The exchange ends with a bold claim that Christmas will persist despite unbelief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo
Alot
Caky
Anna Dening Gray
Western Newspaper Union
The Heavenly Song at Merry Christmas Time
A short portrait of Philetus Phond a music lover with limited ears and imagination. His piano rolls and radio fail to capture the Christmas spirit while a boy gains a pure moment of Heaven listening to a radio broadcast on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiletus Phond
Philetus
Bethlehem
Christopher G. Hazard
Western Newspaper Union
Saint Nicholas Tired of His Own Children
Article summarizing Mark Twain’s A Tramp Abroad legend about Santa Claus. It describes St Nicholas leaving his ten children and wife to live as a hermit, then forever chimney climbing to bless other children. The piece notes the humorous tone and Martha Banning Thomas as the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Lucerne
Interlaken
Banning Thomas
Western Newspaper Union
Uncle Eben's Wish on the Monthly Land Road Round
A folkloric line attributes Santa Claus to visiting once a month as Uncle Eben imagines the land and road swapping places when the moon changes. The fragment captures a folksy view of Santa timing and place names in dialect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Uncle Eben
Land& Rd
Marriage notes and local incidents in Wyandot County
Glenn and Miss Cota Z May of Marion wed in a Marion home ceremony conducted by Dr Jesse Swat. Jonn TM Dinkle, an elderly Wyandot County contractor, died at his Mononcue home and was buried in Old Mission cemetery. Helen Brown married Walter Brewer near Upper Sandusky, with teaching duties noted. The Fritchie clothing store in Upper Sandusky was burglarized with two or three thieves suspected. Wyandot Agricultural Society elected D A Bloom Tymochtee, ZG Murray Richland, Henry Nagel Salem, Charles Artz Upper Sandusky, Jacob Witzel director at large. secretary Matteson offered resignation. Ongoing unpaid assessments threaten village improvements and street lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Wyandot
Ohio Officials Form Committee On Fair Concessions
Director Charles V. Truax and Director B. M. Davidson were appointed by farm leaders from 30 states to study Ohio concessionaire laws and propose similar reforms elsewhere. Truax elected vice president of the middle western district as J. C. Moler becomes association president. Motion pictures of the Ohio state fair shown by Truax drew favorable comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles V. Truax
Ohio
Chicago
Truax
B. M. Davidson
Illinois
Davidson
J. C. Moler
Agriculture
Kansas
Association
Ohio State Journal
Service Men Must File Claims Soon Urges Immediate Examinations
Urges World War veterans with prior mental conditions, active tuberculosis, paralysis, encephalus, lethargica, or amoebic dysentery to obtain immediate physical exams from Veterans' Bureau physicians. Time extension for the pre sumptive clause under Section 200 ends January 1, 1925. Definite records are requested for all who may qualify for compensation but have not filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Bureau
VU. S. Veterans’ Bureau
Deputy Warden Arrests Man for Hunting Without License
Deputy Game Warden Ray Tracy arrested Harry Lowery on a hunting without license charge. The case was heard by Justice Miles Mullholand who fined Lowery twenty five dollars and two dollars costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tracy
Harry Lowery
Miles Mullholand
Mr. Lowery
Fans Test Cross-Atlantic Radio Quiet Hour Findings
A Cadiz Republican report notes a midnight to 1 AM Europe to America test period where European stations went quiet to let American listeners in. Some US stations ignored the quieting, while others broadcast in German or with unknown signals. Names linked to Super Heterodynes and Neutrodyne setups are listed along with verified stations in Aberdeen Paris Plymouth and Mexico City.
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England
Europe
Memphis
Tenn
Berlin
John Sharon
Aberdeer
Scotland
R. P. Rush
Brussels
Co. J. Victoreen
Aberdeen
Paris
France
Plymouth
Carl D. Mead
Neutrodyne
L. M. Ronsheim
Mexico City
Porto Rico
Cadiz
Funeral service for Mrs. A P Cantleberry
The funeral for Mrs. A P Cantleberry was held Monday at the Evangelical church with Rev. A G Tozer presiding. Pallbearers were six cousins. Burial followed at Spring Grove cemetery. Mrs. Cantleberry died Saturday morning after childbirth. her infant daughter was stillborn. She was born Mary Elizabeth Walters near Carey on October 27, 1900, and died at age 24 years 1 month 9 days. She leaves husband Asa P Cantleberry and two children Marie and Paul, plus a mother, three sisters and five brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Cantleberry
Evangelical Church
A. G Tozer
Willie Hunter
Truman Undergraff
Ray Hunter
Walter Undergraff
Frank Walters
Joe Walters
Spring Grove
Mary Elizabeth Walters
George
Nettie Walters
Carey
Atain
Asa P. Cantleberry
Marie
Paul
Thanking Neighbors for Help After Bereavement
The husband mother sisters and brothers express thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance during our bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes.
May Buy Three Power Plants In Ohio
Ohio Power Co. files with the Public Utilities Commission to acquire Vaughnsville Electric Light and Power Co. for 7000 and Continental Light and Fuel Co. plus Oakwood Light and Power Co for 67500. Owners include David Jones and Russell Smith. operators C P Palmer and Henry Mootz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa, O
Vaughnsville Electric Light and Power Co
Vaughnsville
Continental Light and Fuel Co
Continental
Oakwood Light and Power Co
Oakwood
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Ohio Power Co
Lima
Rimer
David Jones
Russell Smith
C P. Palmer
Henry Mootz
Melrose
Hartsburg
Dupont
Cloverdale
Avis
Brakeman Is Injured In Hocking Valley Yard Accident
Clyde McGee of Columbus was thrown from a freight car when brakes failed to hold at the Hocking Valley yards west of the line. He sustained spine and hip injuries and was taken to the Hocking Valley Hotel for aid before being sent to Grant Hospital in Columbus on train 34. He remained unable to walk after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde McGee
Columbus
Hocking Valley
McGee
G. O Maskey
Grant Hospital
Chief
Court News Dismissals Divorces And Land Sale Report
Edward McLaughlin et al vs A G Hamlin was dismissed without record. Sprague Warner Co vs D A Mick reassigned for December 15. N Ewing granted divorce from Lorain B Ewing for gross neglect. Orpha B Woodward granted divorce from Marion J Woodward for gross neglect and willful absence. Leave to amend petition granted in O C Rickle vs Charles Frey and G Murray to correct Fry Frey. Beulah Tuttle guardian for George S Tuttle vs C J Swihart and Clementine Swihart default judgment for 333.50 and costs. Ten acres in Antrim township part of John R Young estate sold by executors to J R DeJean for 4667. appraised at 7000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McLaughlin
A. G.” Hamlin
Tie
O. C. Rickle
Charles Frey
2. G. Murray
Frey
Fry
Beulah’ Tuttle
George S. Tuttle
C. J. Swihart
Clémentine Swihart
Highty
Antrim Township
John R. Young
J. R. DeJean
Cadiz Rewiring by Ohio Companies Underway
The Ohio Power Company and the Ohio Service Company have kept six to twelve men in Cadiz for six months rewiring the town. They installed 300 poles shipped from the Pacific Coast at about 25 dollars each. The plan included selling stock in Cadiz to cover costs, with stockholders reporting regular dividend payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Power Company
Ohio Service Company
Cadiz
Pacific
K of P Bazaar to Be Held in Carey
The Knights of Columbus society announces a bazaar in Carey on Thursday Friday and Saturday December 11 12 and 13. Local residents are invited to attend and support the fundraiser.
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Yuletide
Jingle Bells
Saint Nicholas
Eben
Smart Alecks Broadcasting
Court News
Orpha B. Woodward
Marion J. Woodward
Piano
R. H. Pitzen
Galt Hotel
Strand Theatre
Fredericks
Candy
Tbs
F. H. Frederick
C. X. Diller
Carey Furniture of Quality Undertaking
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