Pleasant Evening At Hoff House Guests Attend Games
Laura Hoff hosted a Monday evening gathering for Miss Arla Stevens of Roeland, Michigan, entertaining several friends. Attendees included Van Feet, Helen Peete, Madge Barton, Edith Walker, Florence Dow, Benny Messie Batterson, Russell Kurtz, Claire Ewing, and Rob Hoff. The group traveled by sleigh to the Hoff residence south of town and spent hours playing games before a late serve of pond ale.
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Laura
Hoff
Arla Stevens
Roeland
Pond Ale
van Feet
Helen Peete
Madge Barton
Edith i Walker
Florence Dow
Benny Messie ‘Batterson
Russell Kurtz
Claire Ewing
Rob Hoff
Delightful Afternoon Hostess List at Social Gathering
Isa eRe Nahata hosted a small afternoon gathering for friends with games and a prize awarded to May Cosgray. The event featured a three course luncheon and a long guest list including Edith Walkie Elsie Van Keller May Cosgray Laura Hoff Irene Gil Tette Graves Arla Stevens from Rockford Margaret Hilty Clara Newhard Florence Dow Madge Barton Ruth Ewing Grace Stoll Doréas Trackermiller Helen Parrette Kathryn McGuire.
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Isa
Death of Glenn Putnam from Typhoid Pneumonia at Age Twenty
Glenn Putnam, 20, son of Dallas Putnam, southwest of town, died Monday morning after a three week illness with typhoid fever and subsequent pneumonia. He had lived most of his life in the area, coming from Wood County in infancy. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Rhine Zion Bloom Cemetery interment followed. Pallbearers: Clarence Beck Earl Deidrick Paul Snook James Baughman Nelson Gorsuch Lincoln Tong.
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Glenn
Dallas Putnam
Wood County
Stein
W.elmer- ‘Bailey
Terment
Zion Bloom Cemetery
Clarence Beck
Earl ‘Deidrick
Paul Snook
James Baughman
Nelson Gorsuch
Lincoln
Tong
Christmas Dinner Attended by Friends at Burson Home
Mr Earl Burson hosted a Christmas dinner for numerous friends at his home. Mrs E M Burson prepared a sumptuous repast. Guests included Misses Ger Stoll Della Newcomer Norah of Green Camp Della Stoll Ailey of Marion Grace Stoll and Messrs Arthur Stoll Harry Law Lewis Beis and Orville Johnson of In Camp.
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Earl Burson
Intry
E. M. Burson
Ger-Stoll
Della Newcomer
Norahe
Green Camp
Della Stoll
Ailey
Marion
Grace Stoll
Arthur Stoll
Harry Law - Lewis Beis
Orville Johnson
In: Camp
Butchering Bee At Hickle Home Attracts Local Residents
A small gathering attended a butchering event Tuesday at Mrs. Mary Hickle’s east of town. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Spakey, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Pitt en, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Ruehle, Amy Gintert, Fred Tanner, W. C. Donald, G. D. Hickle, Jacob Kea e, and Harry Dible. The day was pleasant and a light luncheon was served.
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Mary Hickle
Wes
Jacob Spakey
M. Nj Pitten
A. J. Ruehle
Amy Gintert
Fred Tanner
W.cDonald
G. D. Hickle
Jacob Kea
Harry Dible
Reunion attendee reports growth near home town
S W Lindower of New Berling county was in the city Tuesday. He recently visited Fostoria and attended the Lindow Minion on Christmas Day. He says the country where his home is flourishing and a trolley line is under construction through his area with a new promising town laid out.
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S. W. Lindower
New Berling
Fostoria
Lindow
Special Meeting Notice for Adam Stoll Honoring Event
Notice to U R K of FP announces a special meeting at UArmory on Wednesday January 4 1611 in honor of Adam Stoll. Lunch and a roeral good time are planned. All members are ordered to appear in full dress. Captain J H Lytle.
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Uarmory
Adam Stoll
J. H. Lytle
Christ ie Dinner Guests At Edward Davidson RN Salem
Guests attended a Christmas dinner hosted by Edward Davidson RN in Salem. Attendees included Wm. Davidson F M onald and family D A Dow and aply R J Spitler and family Henry Otk Jr avid family Mrs H W and sons Mark and George and Kentfield.
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Christie
Edward Davidson
Salem
Wm. Davidson
F. Monald
D. A. Dow
Aply
R. J. Spitler
Henry Otk, Jr
Avid
Mrs. H. W. and Sons
Mark and
George
Kentfield
Bans Published for Salem Church Marriage
Bans for the marriage of Mr Orians and Miss Ola Bradman were posted for the first time on Sunday at St. Joseph's Church in Salem.
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Eloans
Mr. and Orians
Ola Bradman
St. Joseph’s Church
Salem
Woman suffers inch gash from door edge in fall
Mrs. H W Karr of east of town was outside when snow on her heels caused her to slip on the linoleum. She fell and struck the door edge, cutting a gash n inch long on her head.
Our Lady of Consolation Mass Schedule
Rev Father J G Mizer pastor announces Sunday services at Our Lady of Consolation Low Mass 8 00 am High Mass 10 00 am Instructions 2 30 pm Vespers 8 00 pm all times given in sun note
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J. G. Mizer
Old Needlecase Passed Through Generations
George Cresébrough showed a century old needlecase given by his great great grandmother to his mother a hundred years ago. The back binding holds frayed leaves of flannel with needles, some rusted, including a needle with a slot to thread through rather than use the eye.
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George Cresébrough
Thimble Party Hosted by Mrs. Gregg at Thimbles Club
Mrs. Robert Gregg entertained about thirty five guests at a thimble party on Tuesday afternoon. In a con test, Mrs. S Be Gillette secured honors. A luncheon followed, served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Harry Truckenmiller and Dorcas Truckenmiller of Columbus and Mrs. Anna Woodworth. On Friday afternoons Mrs. Gregg will entertain about forty friends.
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Robert Gregg
Gillette
Harry Truckenmiller
Dorcas
Columbus
Anna Woodworth
Travel Club Hosts Cheerful Holiday Evening
The Travelers Club members entertained Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Johnston's home. George Lytle appeared as Santa at the door. Oyster stew with accompaniments was served to guests seated at small tables. The group included Mrs. Ralph Zint, Miss Irene Gillette, J. A. Gibbs, S. B. Beitler, and Ray Thompson from Sidney.
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Travelers’ Club
T. M. Johnston
George Lytle
Santa Claus
Ralph Zint
Chicago
Irene Gillette
J. A. Gibbs
S. B. Beitler
Ray Thompson
Sidney
Local notices and visits fill holiday week in town
Mrs. Wm. Davidson of Salem is ill while J. Be Pierce of Chicago spends the week in town. Several residents travel for Christmas visits to Toledo Milwaukee Findlay and Cleveland. Furs fetch high prices at Milligan’s. Singer sewing machines sold on installments at Trubey Grine’s. Wages and job offers appear alongside family visits and holiday gatherings across the area.
George Sterling Defies Bribe Plot Over Capitol Plans
George Sterling, a young architect, faced a bribery demand linked to his marble block plans for the state capitol. He resisted with support from his fiancée Genevieve Wilson, chose integrity, and eventually received full payment and permission to proceed with construction.
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George Sterling
Capitol Building
Genevieve Wilson
Sterling
George
Genevieve
Niagara
Capitol
Ao State
State Capitol
State
Wrestling fever hits America this winter
Wrestling in the United States is booming this season with more bouts than in years past. Renowned foreign stars including Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion Yusuf Mahmout Turkey's best wrestler and Zbysco the Polish champion tour the country meeting challengers. A round robin tournament among them precedes a potential title clash with Frank Gotch.
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America
Hackenschmidt
Yusuf Mahmout
Turkey
Zbysco
Frank Gotch
Syracuse Crew Drive Gains Momentum At Syracuse University
University of Syracuse undergraduates rally for a crew program with over $1,000 pledged led by engineers. A chapel Tuesday meeting raised about $700 and a proposed $3.50 per man tax in applied science was discussed to cover remaining debt. Coach Ten Eyck cites Columbia’s fundraising success as a model for a June crew on the river. Doc Cunningham aims to secure a local businessman to match student funds.
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Syracuse
University of Syracuse
Collegians
Aieist
Ten Eyck
Columbia
Morningside
John Cunningham
Cambridge Ath Club Plans Knockout Challenge Cup
Cambridge University Athletic club proposes a challenge cup to be contested by each college on a knockout basis. Colleges will hold their sports as usual while also playing matches against other British colleges. At Oxford, enthusiasm for exclusive college competitions has waned.
Hart to Lead Tigers Again
Edward J. Hart of the Princeton football team has been re elected captain for his junior year. Hart, member of the class of 1912, hails from Exeter New Hampshire and is among the few Princeton players chosen captain in their junior year. He will also lead the varsity team for a second consecutive year.
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Hart
Tigers
Edward J. Hart
Princeton
Exeter
N. H
Harvard Football Pays Its Way Says Annual Report
The Harvard annual report shows football earned over $88 000 last season covering deficits in other sports. Rowing cost about $15 000.
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Harvard
New Polo League Aims To Link Six Cities
New York Athletic Club swimmers push formation of an intercity water polo league including Chicago Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh and possibly St Louis with games planned for the winter season.
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New York Athletic Club
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburg
St. Louis
West Eyes Western College Rowing Regatta on Mississippi
Minnesota university plans a western college rowing regatta on the Mississippi inviting crews from Wisconsin Minnesota Washington Nebraska and possibly Michigan to participate. The initiative aims to expand regional competition and visibility for rowing programs.
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West
Minnesota University
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Washington
Nebraska
Michigan
English Bantamweight Champion to Tour America
Digger Stanley the English bantamweight champion is set to travel to the United States for matches. He will face any opponent who can make 118 pounds as a limit for the agreed bout. The headline signals an active touring schedule and readiness to fight top contenders.
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Digger Stanley
Holiday visitors gather across towns in Christmas notes
Mrs. Harry Truckenmiller and daughter Dorcas of Columbus visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grege. D. C. Parker hosts guests from Upper Sandusky. Findlay families stay with L. E. Straw. Henry Kramer Sr. returns from Swanton after visiting daughter Mrs. Wendell Simon. Lawrence Carothers at Dayton for Pearline Soap Co. visits J. H. Carothers at home. Eva Courtad Toledo and Sylvester Courtad Cleveland visit Charles Courtad’s north of town. Robert Turnbell hosts Christmas guests from Will Stillbarger and family. Lillie Teeple Decatur and Bessie Stillbarger Celina join Clara Livingston’s holiday gathering with the Livingston relatives from Middletown Springfield Alliance and Tiffin.
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Singer
Trubey & Grine
Will Stillbarger
Bert Kentfield
Bushong
McCutchenville
Will McDonald
Upper Sandusky
Rose Haford
Delphine Krebbs
Millersville
Bessie Grose
Theodore Herge
Find
Harry Pierce
Chicago
Franklin
Cleveland
Lawrence Eshelman
Tiffin
A. Eshelman
R. G. Spencer
Jane
Martha
C. G. Spencer
Ottawa
Lev
Haines
Harry Truckenmiller
Dorcas
Columbus
Robert Grege
M. B. Smith
Dora Ferrer
Frank
Robert
Mildred
D. C
Henry Kramer, Sr
Wendell Simon
Swanton
Eva Courtad
Toledo
Sylvester Courtad
Charles Courtad
Robert Turnbell
North
Lillie Teeple
Decatur
Ind
Bessie Stillbarger
Celina
Charley Livingston
Middletown
Joseph Livingston
Springfield
Robert Livingston
Alliance
Marie Livingston
Clara Livingston
City Streets and the Wisdom of Commonplace Walks
A Fortnightly quote by James Milne notes that to understand a people one should walk their major streets. It argues commonplace wisdom, when repeated, becomes revered as an oracle, and reflects on how daily routes reveal cultural character.
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Johnson
Fleet Street
Traffi
James Milne
Temperance tale of a reluctant member’s voyage and rebuff
A witty account recalls a drinker who reluctantly applies to a temperance society. He sails a three year voyage, keeps his pledge despite cravings, and returns to discover his name had been blackballed from membership. The story mirrors Mark Twain’s dinner speech style and themes of hypocrisy and stubborn social exclusion.
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Mark Twain
Temperance
Racial Changes Across Historic Eras Note
A Wichita Eagle quotation discusses how national and racial types shift with a nation’s rise or fall in morals and well being. It cites the age of Pericles as leaving a treasure of noble faces in statue form, reflecting on enduring heritage.
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Pericles
Wichita
The Crowning Joy Fliegende Blaetter Quip
A fragment quotes Fliegende Blaetter praising marriage with a bachelor’s reminiscence. It highlights a cozy home and blooming children as ultimate happiness. The remark centers on social advice and nostalgic sentiment.
Strength in the One Great Good for Children
Advice on building children's health through Sifa and natural habits. Emphasizes cold water exposure outdoor exercise cold dark room sleep early bedtimes and simple meals while cautioning against overreliance on doctors or constant thermometers.
Wonderful Kitchen at Bon Marche Paris Reveals Vast Scale
The Bon Marche in Paris houses the world’s largest kitchen serving 4,000 staff. A 75 to 375 quart kettle range and 650 frying pans feed up to 220 pounds of potatoes per batch. Omelets use 7,800 eggs. A coffee machine employs 60 cooks and 100 kitchen boys.
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Bon Marche
Paris
The Unlucky Mandrake in Superstitious Lore
The article discusses mandrakes linked to enchantments and powerful witchy charms. It cites Mr. Conway's piece on Mystic Trees and Flowers noting popular superstition that mandrakes are watched by Satan and may call forth an evil spirit when uprooted at holy times with invocations.
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Conway Tne
Bokhara Astrakhan Lambs Lead Global Trade
From Bokhara, about one and a half million astrakhan skins are sent yearly to Europe and America. The lambs yielding these skins are specially bred, some flocks totaling 6,000 head. Skins are rough dressed before export, with Bokhara claimed to produce the best astrakhan lambs despite experiments elsewhere.
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Astrakhan
Bokhara
Europe
America
Asia
Syrian Latakia Tobacco From Latakia Port
Syrian Latakia tobacco is praised as superior to other tobaccos. The strain comes from Latakia, the ancient port city at the foot of Mount Lebanon near cedar groves. Latakia has a notable historic trade and remains a notable tobacco source.
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Latakia
Laodicea
Mt. Lebanon
Gossip on marriage and wealth in a crumbling tale
A fragment quotes a harsh remark about marrying into wealth and a suggestion that a girl could marry an American man and improve his finances by daily gifts. The dialogue reflects social satire and concerns about wealth, status, and happiness in relationships.
Bluffing Forever Distorts Truth in Local Discourse
A sharp reflection from the Atchison Globe notes that bluffing cannot continue without exposure, echoing local concerns about honesty in public statements and community trust in leadership.
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Fremont
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Grace
Mary
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Howard Nowlan
Rawson
By George, W. Lemoyne
American Press Association
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Heav Hoechaa For
J. Hilty & Son Harness and Supplies
Lawrence Carothers
Dayton
Pearline Soap Co
J. H. Carothers
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