Four Deaths Reported In Oberlin Area
Four deaths recorded in Oberlin include Hazel Dewey Rocher of Lynn Haven Florida aged 23 who died suddenly at home February 21. Marion Gilbert will move south to bring her two grandsons aged 15 months and four years to Oberlin. Anna Thomas mother of Grace McDole died at 64.5 years. Jacob Franklin Spencer Civil War veteran died at 42 North Main Street from apoplexy. born 1841 in Cumberland Maryland. He served in the 29th Connecticut Volunteers and earned a medal of honor for capturing three rebel spies. Lewis Q. Cummings of East College Street died at the hospital leaving a daughter and three sons. funeral then Ashland burial with local ministers presiding.
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Oberlin
Hazel Dewey Rocher
Lynn
Haven
Fla
Rocher
Marion Gilbert
South Maintreet
Secon
South
Anna Thomas
Grace McDole
South Main Street
Jacob Franklin Spencer
North Main Street
Spencer
Cumberland
Connecticut Volunteers
Winchester
New Haven
Conn
Lewis
Ashland
Nicholas van Fer Pri
The
United Church
Wier
Chillicothe
Oberlin cemetery to be improved this spring
Oberlin residents plan a spring overhaul of West Wood cemetery to boost upkeep and beauty. The non profit cemetery association has a $15,000 perpetual care fund generating about $750 yearly, with only around 40 percent of owners contributing. The campaign seeks donations for roadways and volunteers to clean and rake grounds, to be discussed at an Oberlin Business Men's Club meeting.
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Oberlin
West- Wood Cemetery
Ladies Night Big Event at Oberlin Rod and Gun Club
In Oberlin on February 28 a large crowd attended Ladies Night at the First Methodist church. President Henry Smith delivered the toast to clubwomen while Mayor Phillips praised the occasion. After dinner, guests moved to Sturges hall theatre for three one act plays by college students under faculty direction.
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Gberlin
Oberlin
First Methodist Church
Henry Smith
Phillips
Sturges Hall
Aldridge May Be Port of New York Collector
Washington reports indicate George W Aldridge of Rochester will be offered the Collector of the Port of New York position by President Harding. He is said to have solid backing from the New York State Republican organization led by professor Jolliffe.
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Washington
George W Aldridge
Rochester
Port of
New York
Harding
New York State Republan Organization
Beauty mart opens at Coliseum for Chicago women
Chicago hosts its first annual beauty mart at the Coliseum running daily until March 6. Nearly 500 manufacturers display cosmetics, perfumes, and toilet aids while contests judge beauty, hands, feet, and figures. Promoters tout it as a premier event outside Paris with education on rouge shade, rice powder application, and grooming tips.
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International News Service
Chicago
Coliseum
Milady
Paris
Beauty Mart
Gerald Martin Elevated to Chief of Employment Dept
Elyria February 28 Gerald Martin of the Willys Overland Company is promoted from superintendent to chief of the employment department succeeding Jamal Horner who has resigned his position with the company and is receiving congratulations from friends
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Elyria
Gerald Martin
Willys-Overland Company
Jamal Horner
Death notice for Hattie E B Barnes in Middle Ridge
Elyria and Clairsville items report the death of Mrs Hattie EB Barnes of Middle Ridge. Funeral arrangements are set for Tuesday at 1 PM at the home of her daughter Mrs T N Cook. She is survived by three sisters and two brothers. Also, Belmont County plans at home forms instruction with wives of Belmont County's Park Bureau as part of a committee chaired by Mrs James Dwy, supported by the Ohio State University Home Economics Department.
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Elyria
Hattie EB. Barnes
EB Abyins
Middle Ridge
T N Cook
Fourth Street
Minnie E Roster
Overlin
Mirs
H. M Rich
Cleveland
RC Hartman
Toronto
Canada
EL. Barns
Clairsville
Belmont
James Dwile
Liom Euronomes Department
Oho State University
Memorial Jay Observance Runs by American Legion in Bellaire
In Bellaire on February 28 the American Legion will lead Memorial Day observances due to a small membership of the G A R post. World War veterans were asked by the local post to take charge of the event.
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Bellaire
Jmpangier Post
Soul Flight Test at Stanford Stirs Freshman Reactions
A Stanford demonstration sent Arthur Bragg on an alleged soul journey to Paradise and beyond, observed by students. Baron Eugene Ferson warned the stunt works only on certain subjects while Bragg claimed insights into angels. The crowd noted Bragg’s skepticism, calling the act fraudulent. In Bridgeport, new bridge tickets replaced old color schemes and were diverted into fare boxes on cars.
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Stanford
Cents
Arthur Bragg
Baron Eugene Ferson
Bragg
Gates of Paradise
Chicago
Baron Fergon
Young Bragg
Nazel
Cal
Colyably Office of Investigator Abolished
The office of investigator peculiar to Colyably was abolished and the state utilities commission remained. Peter B. Dempday is named as county attorney in this brief report.
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Columbly
Peter 8. Dempday
Colya ‘Ous
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Ohio Bankers Association
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Dodge Brothers Motor Cars
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