Christmas Eve program and community notices in Smithfield
Correspondence notes Rev J B Stanton’s return from Mansfield and local social updates. Many children with chicken pox. visits between Toledo and Smithfield residents. Mrs Lucila Walker and Mrs Eugene Freeman visiting. Verna West to host a Xmas program December 21 at Oak Grove school with invitations extended. Christmas Eve program at the church and schoolhouse, with songs, recitations, and a nativity pantomime. A baby boy arrives for Mr and Mrs Allen West. Community guests and visits listed with local families and schools mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B Stanton
Mansfield
Ohio
Roy Smith
Walters
Toledo
Lucila Walker
Steubenville
Eugene Freeman
Andrew West
Verna West
Oak Grove School
Robert Cooper
Sarah Cooper
Smithfield
Alphonso
Toney
Chandler
J. H. Smith
Losia Cooper
Huattie Smith
Leotta Toney
Misa Gladys Harris
Mt. Moriah
Allen West
B. Smith
Anthony Lytle
Logan Smith
George Limears
John Toney
Clayton Smith
Belen West
Geneva Weat
Willard Freeman
Hattie Smith
Elsie West
Artie Linear
Francis Smith
Roscoe West
Bertha Har
Local Social News From Annapolis and Surroundings
Annapolis society notes list Mrs J B Price and daughter Ethel visiting. Mrs John Thompson in Amsterdam. scattered Steubenville and Akron visits. new store opened by Wm Lenson on Main St. many townsfolk attended a dance from Unionport and Richmond. Miss Ruth Ratzenberger preparing a Christmas program. Clara Frazier at Bloomfield Farmers Institute. Jay Schoonover and Russel Calin at Amsterdam Bazaar. Robin Wilson returns from Zanesville. M E preaching Sunday at 2 pm. Rev Wharton and Rev Gans hosted at a luncheon. John Miller delivering dressed hogs to Clara Frazier and C Stahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
J. BE. Price
Ethel
John Thompson
Amsterdam
John Dury
Clara Wrazier
Arry Slates
J. W. Barnes
Jay Coonover
Steubenville
Harry Slates
Akron
O. B
Mills
Dorthy Gruber
Lyle Tipton
Wm. Lenson
Main St. Paul
Unionport
Richmond
Ruth Ratzenberger
Clara Frazier
Farmers Institute
Bloomfield
Jay Schoonover
Russel Calin
Earl Hays
John Miller
Community notices from Unionport and Steubenville
Eva Snider spent Saturday with homefolks near Annapolis. Rev McCandlish delivered a fine sermon at the M B church last Sabbath afternoon. The Christian church ladies held their annual bazaar and chicken supper in the church basement last Saturday evening, totaling over one hundred dollars. The Bible class will meet Thursday evening at the church with a overbread luncheon. Rev Gans will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday afternoon, all are invited. Mrs Archie Tipton and Mrs Pani Miller Jr were shopping in Steubenville. Rev Burrows of Bethany College will preach at the Christian church next Sunday both morning and evening and a pageant is upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionport
Eva Snider
Annapolla
McCandlish
M. B
Gans
Missionary society meeting set for December 20
Mrs J R Piervey will center retain the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon December 20. All members are needed to be present. Blackburn Bros advertise a holiday coat sale and a general Christmas assortment. Flowers, gifts, and a silver offering at the town hall Christmas program on Friday evening December 21.
Bloomfield Farmers Institute Notes and Nearby Visits
Bloomfield Farmers Institute December 12-14 drew large attendance with a full program. The event featured speeches on education and farming, prize awards, and musical performances, including a drama Star Bright. Notable attendees included Mrs. George Hammond and Miss Virginia Mansfield with visitors from Steubenville, New Alexandria, and Smithfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield Farmers Institute
Farmers Institute
Bloomfield
McCandish
Virginia Mansfield
Helen Vorhees
Midway School
Ethel Cline
Mose Mount School
Fire kills Mrs. Sibert in kitchen oil blast tragedy
Sunday evening reports tell of a kerosene fire in the kitchen that exploded a can of oil, igniting Mrs. Sibert and her clothing. William Klevis and bystanders tried to smother the flames. Dr. Hubbard arrived but she died. She leaves a husband and a nine year old son James. The family lately moved from McMechen West Virginia. Other local notes mention Bloomfield Institute’s success and rural mail delivery changes for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
McMechen
W. Va
Oliver C. Sellars
Hunice
Oliver Lewis
Steubenville
Grange Program and Christmas Pageant Promised
Wintersville reports the Grange Friday program for December 21 1928 includes recitations by May Morten Heading Jessie Day saxophone solo by Donald Cunningham and discussions of current topics led by Rev. Neldon with John Hoobler and Edward Key. A Christmas pageant is scheduled for Sunday evening December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintersville
Grange
May Morten
Jessie Day
Wong
Donald Cunningham
Virginia Naragon
Neldon
John Hoobler
Edward Key
Cunningham
Florence Graham
R. J. Merguson
Robert Lerguson
Geo
Welday
J. H. George
Myron
James Thompson
Christmas Church Services and Local Visits Report
Christmas services are scheduled with German and Lutheran entertainments at 10 20 Sunday morning and a Methodist program on Monday evening December 24 Free program events accompany the season Roy Burrier and family visited Ed Burrier and others spent weekends with local families Radio installation at Jesse Campbell's home by Ed Tedrow Ruth Spence Wilma Snyder visited Jewett residents J B Simmons of Hilcrest O spent time with daughter Mrs Roy Barrier Loyd Barrier and family Mir 17 visitors from Jewett attended the weekend with Mr and Mrs Barrier Ladies Aid contributed canned fruit jellies and butters for children at Rethel Smith field
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Apex
Rh. H. Benedict
Worner Cleman
Jewett
Tra Maubick
Cadiz
Roy Burrier
Ed Burrier
Ed. Tedrow
Jesse Campbell
Ruth Spence
Wilma Snyder
J. B. Simmons
Hilcrest
Roy Barrier
Albert Winnings
Jesse Snyder
Juanita
Garnet Clutz
Loyd Barrier
Mie
Christmas programs and local life in Ragland area
Presbyterian and M K H churches plan Christmas events including a cantata at the Presbyterian church on Christmas Eve. Lavina Jackson of Brilliant visits Warrenton for Sunday school activities. A fatal accident occurred Saturday near Ragland when Alvin Tucker, 23, was shot by accidental discharge while cleaning a revolver. He is survived by his wife. Numerous local residents attended shopping, visits, and social events in Ragland, Steubenville, Martins Ferry, Wheeling, and surrounding towns. Grace Sibert died tragically at Vine Clift farm near Raylend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayvland
Presbyterian
M. Kh
Lavina Jackson
Warrenton
Ragland
Alvin Tucker
Augusta Wilson
E. L. Hawthorne
Mt. Pleasant
David Carpenter
Nanntle Sixsmith
Cleora Greenlee
Noda Gillespie
Wheeling
Edith Stringer
St. Louis
David C. Bigger
Miller
Tittonville
Steubenville
Matthew Madden
Bethany College
Joseph Madden
Ivan Mauer
Mary Church
Oliver C. Sellars
Olive
Eunice
Martins Perry
Elizabeth
Cornelia Voland
Genevieve Hawthorne
W. B. Scamehorn
Warren Ridge
Merv
Thomas Chamberlain
Samuel Gillespia
Martins Ferry
Hopewell
Wm. B. Seamehorn
H. O. Teagarden
Christmas Cantata to grace Presbyterian church on Sunday
Dee ford at the Presbyterian church hosts the Union choir for a Christmas cantata with praised music and speaking parts, and final preparations underway. A special Christmas service follows on Sunday morning with a fundraiser collection for rebuilding Methodist Mission establishments in Japan.
Community events and visits at McIntyre and area
In McIntyre Friday evening there will be an entertainment and program at Oak Grove schoolhouse with invitations extended to all. Several local residents and visitors are noted as guests at homes nearby including Miss Vernie West, Mr. and Mrs. Logan Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Coy Becks. A Christmas tree program and Sunday school treat are planned at the A. M. E. church Monday evening. Multiple local residents are mentioned as visiting or recovering, including Mrs. Kizlah Smith who is not well, and several named residents listed as chicken box victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Ratzenberger
Jewett
Home Falls
Pearl Hays
Marjorie Clark
Chas. Clark
Steubenville
Elsie West
A. M. EH
Bryant
Steulenville
Maddie Freeman
Gua Smith
David Winear
Robert Cooper
Sosia
Smithfield
Ohio
Kizlah Smith
Obituary of Sarah Alice Martin of Brush Creek Township
Sarah Alice Martin of Brush Creek Township Jefferson County Ohio died November 27 1923 at age 58 years 2 months 10 days She was the second youngest of twelve children of William McIntosh Martin and Isabel Urquhart Martin Survivors include two brothers and three sisters She was a longtime member of the United Presbyterian Church of Grants Hill joining under Rev H Y Leeper D D now of Ashville NC She lived a Christian life and was deeply missed in her birthplace community where she was born dyed and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Alice Martin
Brush Creek Twp
Jefferson Co
Ohio
William McIntosh Martin
Isabel Urquhart Martin
United Presbyterian Church of
Grant's Hill
H. Y. Leeper
D. D
Ashville
N. C
Death of Mt. Pleasant resident David R. Buchanan
David Reed Buchanan aged 78 died suddenly Friday morning. Funeral at Presbyterian church, Highland cemetery interment. Survived by wife Gertrude Dessel, one brother William, three sons Samuel Adena Oliver Alexander, four daughters Findlay Rhodes Sophia Hooper William Lawrence Edgar Rondebush, fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Born Harrisville Ohio Sept 26 1845 died Mount Pleasant Ohio Dec 7 1923. funeral Sabbath Dec 9 1923 at 3:30 p.m. in Mt Pleasant cemetery.
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David Reed Buchanan
Mt. Pleasant
Presbyterian Church
Highland Cemetery
Mr. Buchanan
Whi. R. Buchanan
Washington County
Harrison County
Ohio
Justice of the Peace
David Need
Mt. Pleasant Township
Gertrude Dessel
Willam
Richmond
Samuel
Adena
Oliver
Alexander
Y. and O. Coal Company
Glen Robin
Findlay Rhodes
Salem
Sophia Hooper
William Lawrence
Pleasant
Jdgar Rondebush
Cleveland
David R. Buchanan
Harrisvill
Christian Lfe
Mount Pleasant
Jefferson Co
and &O
Capture of Ben Casey Escaped Convict Near Cache River
Three pursuit parties form a cordon around a swamp area east of Jonesboro as Ben Casey the Kansas convict, who has eluded capture since last Friday, is believed to be hiding in dense underbrush along a bend of the Cache River. Authorities intensified efforts with passes advancing in hopes of cornering him at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Ark
Ben Casey
Kansas
Traffic Offenders Sent to Workhouse in Record Time
Cleveland December 19. Judge Corlett sent 12 traffic offenders to the workhouse in 24 minutes. Eleven others drew $25 fines plus costs and five day sentences. Theodore Rahm faced driving while intoxicated charges and received $200 fine, costs, and six months in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
A. P
Corlett
Theodore Rahm
Woman Burned to Death in Home Fire
Gallipolis Ohio December 19 Mrs Norah Searberry 30 wife of a Gallia county farmer was burned to death at her home when her clothing caught fire from an open crate Her husband and children found her clothes in flames and the residence burned to the ground
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Norah Searberry
Gallia County
Here
Johnson campaign moves to select Ohio headquarters
Cleveland Ohio Dec 19 Announcement of headquarters for Senator Hiram W Johnson at the Republican National convention in June was expected today Frank H Hitchcock Johnsons campaign manager planned to tour hotels with Col Carmi A Thompson to pick a site Hitchcock works to line up Johnson followers in Ohio Indiana Michigan and Illinois for the looming delegate contest State Senator George H Pen der of Cleveland agreed to join the Ohio campaign Fackler says he will not actively participate amid Johnsons push Joseph Wess of Youngstown Progressive backs Johnson for president and 19th district delegates next April A December 28 or 29 meeting in Cleveland will involve further Progressive support to back Johnson in the region Johnson plans to visit Youngstown after the Cleveland meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
A. P
Hiram W. Johnson
Frank H. Hitchcock
Johnson
Carmi A. Thompson
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
George H. Pbender
Hitchcock
Ohio
Bender
John D. Feckler
Fackler
United States
Joseph Wess
Youngstown
Wess
Senator Johnson
American Firms Given War Claims
Washington, Dec. 18. A. P. Twelve awards totaling about 1,000,000 dollars were announced by the fixed claims commission in favor of American claimants against Germany for property losses during the war. The Standard Oil Company of New York received 990,000 dollars and Remington Typewriter Company 64,800 dollars. Other awards include W. M. Ritter Lumber Company 17,117 dollars and Tahitian Trading Company 4,625 dollars. Five percent interest applied. Ocean Lumber Company and George H. Taylor and Company claims were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. P
Fixed Claims Commission
Germany
Standard Oil Company
New York
Remington Typewriter Company
W. M. Ritter Lumber Company
Columbus
Ohio
Senate deadlock continues over interstate commerce chair
Washington dispatch reports the Senate again failed to elect a chairman for the Interstate Commerce Committee as Republican insurgents backed Senator Couzens of Michigan. Senator Smith of South Carolina and Senator Cummins of Iowa trailed, leaving the chamber nearly deadlocked with neither side attaining a majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Commerce Committee
Couzens
Michigan
Sen. Smith
South Carolina
Cummins
Iowa
Receiver Refusal in Columbus Court Overrules Gerhardt Petition
In Columbus on December 19 a man from Sunbury seeking the appointment of a receiver for the Neil House Co. was overruled by Judge J QR Kinkaud in Common Pleas Court. The petition lacked sufficient facts to show a valid cause of action and Gerhardt had claimed mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
J. H. Gerhardt
Sunbury
Neil House Company
Common Pleas Court
J. QR. Kinkaud
Goehardt
Prohibition Party Sets National Convention Dates
Columbus Ohio announces dates June 5 and 6 for the Prohibition party national convention to be held there. The event was revealed last week, confirming plans for the gathering in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Juine
Prohibition Party
Fresh setbacks as Senate delays chair for Interstate Commerce
Washington reports a renewal of deadlock over the Interstate Commerce Commission chairmanship on the Senate floor and fresh GOP delays in House organization. Republican leaders canceled a Ways and Means meeting to push the Mellon tax plan amid fears of insufficient votes for taxing before the soldier bonus. Democratic insurgent concerns and possible cross-party moves loom as Senate gains time before a Smith of South Carolina chair bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. P
Senate
Interstate Commerce
Tec
Hous
Ways and Means Committee
Green
Rainey
Windis
Representative Frear
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Jollette
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Congress
Senator Smith
South Carolina
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Baying
Smith
Former New York pastor dies in England
London report states Rev John Henry Jowett British clergyman and former pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York died in Surrey England. Born in Birmingham he led Carr's Lane Congregational church before moving to New York in 1911. He left New York in 1917 to preach at Westminster Chapel in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Henry Jowett
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
New York
Surrey
England
Birmingham
Carr's Lane
Carr's Lane Congregational Church
Westminister Chapel
Crossing Accident Kills One Injures Another Near Greenville
In Greenville Ohio on December 19 a Pennsylvania train struck the automobile of 65 year old I E Whitacre a retired farmer from Greenville. Whitacre was killed instantly and 84 year old Fred Selman of Pikeville was probably fatally injured by flying wreckage suffering scalp wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
A. P
Pikeville
Here
Pennsylvania
I. E. Whitacre
Whitacre
Fred Selman
Selman
Picketing 14YearOld Labor Sign Ends in Payment
In St Paul Minnesota on December 19 the 14 year old J C Otis Jr. wore a sign stating this house is unfair to labor after his father the attorney postponed payment for chores. The father paid up and the sign was brought indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
J. C. Otis Jr
State issues 600000 auto license tags for 1924
Columbus Ohio December 19 The State Automobile Department has issued between 600000 and 600000 license tags for 1924 Registrar Chalmers NR Wilson stated today The tags are issued chiefly through about 240 county agencies with at least one local agent in each county Cases continued in Common Pleas divorce actions Touhy Garrison vs Melvin Garrison Chora Everson vs Horace Everson May Leona Lash vs Charles Lash
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus O
State Automobile Department
Chalmers
Wilson
Common Pleas Court
Touhy Garrison
Melvin Garrison
Chora Everson
Horace Everson
May Leona Lash
Charles Lash
Appoint ment of Eyec atrix in Herrick estate
Estate of George Herrick deceased. Mary Herrick appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate dated December 11 1923 in Jefferson County District. Probate Judge Joan G. Deliknap signed the order on December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Herrick
Mary Herrick
Meargee Herrick
Lnte
Jefferson County
Joan G. Deliknap
Said County
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Ernwood QR
D. J
Cora West
R. M. West
Chestea ‘Weat
John H. Smith
Blackburn Bros
J. RR. Piervey
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Dee
T Levch
Edward Ickey
Farmers’ Institute
J. Jd. Tipton
G. da Tipton
Edgar Porter
Costanta
Harey Dehuart
New Straitsville
A. Wallace
Knoxville
Tenn. I
Gorauch
Worida
John Mtelindree
W. H. Carlisle
Mlushing
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Rhinehart
TN. D
Dodge City
James A. Hicks
Morlda
Wayne
O. V. Miller
Ed. McCullough
Terriwood
Fd. Lockwood
J. J. Gilkingon
D. M. Hervey
H. P. Miller
Grace Renner
Burton
George Dodds
Canton
Laura Ralston
Isaniea Goults
R. J. Ferguson
J. L. Copeland
FE. O. Lucas
Cameron ,Trimmer
GC. A. Merryman
Shimimer
Merryman
D. W. Hervey
J. RR. U Hervey
J. R. Blackburn
D. M. Hervey. Auditor Lockwood
Kilgore
G. Henderson
J. R. Hervey
George Mather
Gon Charles
Misa
Tina Bello
Hervey
Lima
Kinstoll
Willa Bell
Toronto
C. A. Moore
Chas
Clara Iragier
Annapois
Institute
Ros
Price Reys
M.C. Poo
Sona
W. W. Rabe
W. G. Gorsguch
C. McCandlish
Claire Truex
C. I. Jones
Otho Trushel
Ross Owens
St. C. McIndree
Cc. A. Moore
Marjorie Trushel
George Hammond
Chard Thompson
New Alexandria
Winona Vance
Priew Rays
C. Lucas
Joss Owens
Smeith
Beatrice Mansfield
Mary Blackburn
Orville Whitmer
William Blackburn
Steuben
J. D. Ring
Touc
Rose Mount
Midway
Chlotille Palmer
Renwee
Thomas Tires
A. EB. Rowland
T. YT. Miller
Lfe Insurance
W. W. Gans
Council of A Shepherd
B. Lockwood
Muste
H. V
Margaret Hicks
J. I. Copeland
Ellian Simeral Yet
Tina Belle Hervey
P. Miller
FR. Leech Md. McCullough
Rennee
Lusk
Key
Star Bright
Smithfield Orchestra
Wallace
Warks
Thomas Boys
Kh. Fi. Mansfield
Alecobol
Bloomfield Institute
Deeford
Union
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Jennie Scott
Frank Hiscroft
Frank
Ll. A. Maxwell
Norris Maxwell
Hope
J. B. Sapp
Warry Purviance
N. M. Scott
Paul Thompson
J. R. Simpson
Billy Beechout
Miss Wilcox
Chidren
J. T. Crawford
Alabama
George Lawson
Mary
Wheeling Island
Joseph Lawson
Donaldson
Ed Black
George Black
New Castle
Richmond Union Cemetery
Mr. Black
Caswell-Fisher Grocery
E. H. Wilson
McDonald
S. B. Pyle
Harry Bites
Reece and Caswell
Kr. Cc. Gille
Lucie Thompson
C. H. Rarey
Ladies Missionary Societies
United Presbyterian Church
Japan
Casey
Iqhansary
California
Fune Phyth
Mellon
New York Church
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