Drawings Set for County Oratorical Contest in Wilmington
Drawings for the annual county Oratorical, Literary and Musical Contest were held at the County Educational office. The program at Wilmington College gym Friday night April 3 features multiple piano and vocal solos, readings, and orations with a judges’ row and clock limits for each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington College
County Educational Office
L. V. Runyan
E. C. Bussert
Sherman C. Liming
Harriet Rulon
New
Anti-Saloon League Of Ohio To Convene Mammoth Convention
The Anti-Saloon League plans Ohio s largest state convention in Columbus on April 14 and 15. Delegates to fill hotels and homes will gather for sessions on Law Enforcement and Law Observance with speakers from business, banking, and enforcement. Notables include Pat Neff Barnsteen and Crampton with Ohio congressmen speaking on prohibition attitudes. The event meets at the Chamber of Commerce with sessions opening afternoon of day one and continuing into the next afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Pat Neff
Waco
Texas
United States
Barnsteen
Crampton
Michigan
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
Officials Frown on Sunday Dance in Chillicothe
County officers served a warrant at the Shamrock pavilion near Chillicothe ordering Felix Kathey to appear in a Billicothe court on a charge of unlawful operation on Sunday. He accepted the warrant but was not arrested as the search continued past closing time. Kathey formerly managed the Winter Garden dance hall, which was recently destroyed by fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Ohio
Lancing
Plyleys Lane
Felix Kathey
Billicothe
Kathey
Lance
Winter Garden
Iliad Pulse Breaks Neck in Farm Wreck
Iliad Pulse 82 of Dodson Township was thrown from a wagon last Wednesday. He fractured two neck vertebrae, was X rayed at Hillsboro, treated at the hospital and is resting well. His wife, age 69 years married to him for nearly seven decades, remains at the hospital with a broken limb as doctors expect recovery soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson ‘Township
Hillsbore
Twelve Sigma Zeta Initiates at Wilmington College
Twelve men were initiated into the Sigma Zeta fraternity at Wilmington College after three days of strenuous pre initiation activities that began two weeks earlier. Seven initiates were from Wilmington, including Paul Williams Charles Stingwy Arnold William Beckett John Gumley Herbert Spencer and Edgar Jones. Other initiates included Jacob Van Kanel South Amherst Francis Chamberlin Franklin Burdette Holmes New Vienna Harry Milner Leesburg and Harold Bean Highland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Zeta
Wilmington College
Sigs
Wilmington
Paul Williams
Charles Stingwy
Arnold
William Beckett
John Gumley
Herbert Spencer
Edgar Jones
Speed Trap At Bainbridge Nets Fines For Exceeding Limit
The new paved street through Bainbridge has drawn many car owners as Marshall Redick stops motorists and fines them one dollar for each mile per hour they exceed the limit.
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Bainbridge
Marshall Redick
Boggs Trial Set to Open Monday for Murder
John Boggs faces trial for murder in the first degree as an accessory in the death of Harry Magill Jr on January 20. A 75 member special jury panel has been summoned. Judge Grimes and counsel H S Pulse held a consultation, with no plea agreement reached amid expectations of another hard-fought case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boggs
Harry Magill, Jr
Grimes
Jackson
H. S. Pulse
South-Central Ohio Baseball League Formed
Four teams Wilmington London Circleville formed the South-Central Ohio Base ball League with nine games per series. Opening games set for the first Sunday in May. Officers: Dean Richmond president and R B Howard secretary treasurer. Planning to start ballpark work and player contracts immediately.
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Washington D. H
Ohio Baseball League
T'Eague
Wilmington London
Circleville
Dean Richmond
R. B. Howard
Comfort Station Open Sundays in Fayette County
County Commissioners order the Fayette county court house basement comfort station open on Sundays to aid tourists and transients. A prior movement to build a community comfort station was abandoned due to cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County Court House
Plans Formed For Oratorical Meet At Wilmington College
A committee at CC is arranging the oratorical meet to be held Saturday at Wilmington College. Superintendent Vernon Runyan Lingman E Bussert and Sherman Liming lead planning with school participants drawing for event placements. Seating for delegations will be drawn Friday at 8 PM under H C Williams Port Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Runyan
Oflingman
E. ©. Bussert
Blanchester
Sherman C. Liming
New Vienna
H. C. Williams
Port Willliams
Long Criminal Record Marks Theft Case
Harry Zornes, convicted this week of stealing a medicine case, has spent most of his life in state and federal institutions since age seven. He was recently released from Atlanta Federal Prison after serving 32 months, with prior sentences at Mansfield Ohio Penitentiary and Boys Industrial School. He initially sought insanity defense but pleaded guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Zornes
de. A. 2
Woodmanscest
Washington D. IL
Washington D. H
Ataluta Fedora
Extension Offer Urges Subscriptions to 52 Papers
A late plea urges readers to renew for 52 papers at $1.50 while warning that funds must arrive by next Wednesday morning or the subscriber will be removed from the mailing list.
25 Years Ago in Hillsboro Visitors and Local Notes
Joseph Hussey visited town from Hillsboro last Monday and received a bike wagon from Hodson as a gift. Local notables traveled to Wilmington and Cincinnati for various reasons. Mrs Trout visited her sister, and other families attended Rev. W. D. Moore’s bedside. A remark about cave dwellers and a long obituary ended with a correction request to the editor over subscription wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hussey
Hillsboro
Sequel to Boggs leads to jail arrest after chase
A county chase ends with two men arrested after a Cadillac pursuit. Deputies Kellum and McBeth pursued a car containing two men and three women, finding pistols and ammunition in the vehicle. One suspect fled on foot, while the other was jailed after a brief struggle.
Major Robert Conard Visits Father at National Home
Major Robert Conard of the National Military Home at Leavenworth Kansas visited his father Dr G R Conard over the week end The Major had transferred 22 insane potion from Leavenworth to the National Home for the sane at Hamp ton Va He enjoyed greatly his visit with him here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Conard
National Military Home
Leavenworth
Kansas
G. R. Conard
Eral
Hampton
Hin
Aged Man James Dundon Missing After Washington D. C. H. Trip
James Dundon aged 65 of Greenfield has been missing for a week since leaving home March 23 to transact business with a local bank in Washington D. C. H. Relatives search with help from friends. He owned a Fayette county farm and his trip may relate to property there. He was last seen on Washington streets and later boarding a motor truck in the city’s east side. His wife and four sons, in Fayette county New Holland New Lexington and Columbus, await news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dundon
Greenfield
Washington D. H
Dundon
Fayette County
New Holland
New Lexington
Columbus
Ohio votes on 4 year terms for state and county officials
Columbus reports an amendment proposed to lengthen terms for state and county officers. The Governor Lieutenant Governor and all state and local officials would serve four year terms starting 1927 or 1928 for county and municipal posts. Presidential election cycles would be kept separate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Common Pleas
Probate Court
Great Gathering of Educators in Columbus Ohio
Educators from Michigan Indiana and other Midwest states descend on Ohio State University for the Fifth Annual Educational Conference held April 2 to 4. Education leaders from the eastern United States join Ohio State faculty on the program with exhibits luncheons and seminars planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Middle West
Ohio State University
Michigan
Indiana
United States
Ohio State
Call for Red Cross aid for tornado victims
An appeal from the local Red Cross seeks aid for tornado stricken areas across Illinois Missouri Kentucky Tennessee and Indiana with 827 dead 2986 injured and thousands homeless. County Relief Committee urged donations via solicitors or county banks as organizers Mrs Telfair and county chairmen call on residents.
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The
Red Cross
Illinois
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
Telfair
M.R. Denver
Relief Committee
E. P. West
Wanted to Buy Two Cap Coal Stove or Wash Kettle
Local ad seeks to purchase a two cap coal stove or an old wash kettle. Call 25 in New Vienna to arrange sale.
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New Vienna
Red Cross Appeal Seeks Church Offerings for Tornado Victims
Clinton County Red Cross requests Protestant Churches in New Vienna and Green Township to raise funds within two weeks. Contributors may hand gifts to Mr. B T Penn if unable to attend. Acknowledges aid for tornado victims.
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Red Cross
Clinton County
New Vienna
Green Township
B. T. Penn
First Cut Made in Auto Licenses Comes Wednesday
Columbus Ohio April first marks the first 25 percent cut in auto license tag costs with 45 percent of the first cost for same kind available until July 1, 1925 then another 25 percent reduction. Thor H Brown secretary of state reports a record in licenses sold in the first quarter, funds already sent to counties and subdivisions for road improvements. Distribution will continue as receipts come in, with most payments already sent or arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Thor H. Brown
Brown
Unhappy Discovery After Brief Search at Family Home
Mrs Rockhold found her husband dead across a bonfire in the West South Street home yard. Death was due to apoplexy, his clothing smoldering as the fire died. Surviving are four daughters, one son, a brother in banking, and three sisters in New York, Hillsboro, and Circleville. Funeral likely tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint-Rockbely
Diany
Elizabeth
Ina
Brooklyn Hospital
Sara
Logan
Ohio
Martha Raymond
Oxford
Joseph
Dick Rockhold
Merchants National Bank of
Hillsboro
Emily Foraker
New York
Josephine Kibler
Elgar Barrere
Circleville
The Test of a Man Poem by Clarence E Flynn
A frugal moral verse contrasts fools and men of honor. It argues true strength lies in choosing right, facing life with a clear conscience, and living duties well when dusk falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Man
Clarence E. Flynn
Baby Bitten by Mad Cat Near Carmel
The two and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Kisling was bitten on the finger by a mad cat at their home near Carmel last week. The mother sucked the wound and both received hydrophobia treatment slated for two to three weeks. The stray cat approached the Kisling home and was involved in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Kisling
Carmel
Summons Out for Jurors in Clinton County Court
Summons are issued for twenty petit jurors and fifteen grand jurors drawn for the April term of Common Pleas Court in Clinton County. Grand jury convenes April 6 at 10 a.m. Petit jury called April 18 at 10 a.m. Names listed include Dewey Boyer Richland Township and many others across Richland, Marion, Green, Vernon, Union, and adjoining townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Clinton County
Dewey Boyer
Richland Township
John Telfair
Wilson
Frank R. Terrell
Wilmington
Roy L. Curtiss
Richland
Guy H. Irvin
Marion
William Hildebrecht
Vernon
Jennie Routh
Green
Margaret Bowen
Ollie Vanderwort
Charles Webb
Lillie B. Wade
George L. Fisher
Union
Frank Mounts
W. B. McVey
Heber Tarcum
Anna Botts
Clark
Grant Gregory
C. C. McVey
Thomas Fisher
J. BE. Vance
Max Wilson
Frank E. Quigley
John Douglass
R. M. Fouch
Samuel Boyd
Chester
Isaac Mills
Jefferson
Oliver Curl
Frank Spurgeon
James R. West
Harry Nick
Junior Senior Banquet Planned Across Clinton County
All 11 of 13 Clinton County high schools will join the All County Junior Senior Banquet on April 10 at the I O O F Hall Wilmington. Students will assemble at the Courthouse at 5 30 pm for a social hour, then be served banquet with a ticketed name and school. A social hour prize goes to the student who meets the most peers. Music will be provided by a tri school orchestra under Miss Benson and Miss Ruegstrom. Afterward the group will attend a Murphy Theater show as guests of the cinema program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Hodson
A. Devoe
R. B. Duke
J. 5. Worrall
BE. &. Bussert
A. I. McVey
A. I. McVey and Superendent O. K. Probasco
Clinton County
I. O. O. F. Hall
Wilmington
C. A. Devoe
Alie Stingley
Idella Mann
Ruthanna Hare
Adams
Clarksville
Kingman
Minoma Benson
Frances Ruegstrom
Murphy Thester
Children Sell Whiskey in Mansfield Streets
In Mansfield Ohio children peddle whiskey in cigar boxes for bootlegging parents. Justice Harry A Palin fined Frank Eygasewicz 500 dollars for illegal possession of liquor, with an appeal planned. The case involved a baby incident and a cab head sent to Columbus for medical examination by Dr Lukens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Ohio
Harry A. Palin
Washington Township
Frank Eygasewicz
Ling
Columbus
W. R. Lukens
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Vienna
Fleming
Ovation
Gracie Suttles
Diano Solo
Alberta Snyder
Wayne Township
Little Reading
Martha Summers
Wayne Hempstead
Mt Pleasant
Reading
Ruth Bullen
Adam Township
Rose Elizabeth Whinnary
Sabina
Marie Davis
Fiano Solb
Mary Read
Reesville
Carrie Louis
Jenks
Adams Township
Helen Haley
Port William
Dorothy Craig
Kiigma
Clarence Moore
Pai
Bertha Mathers
Mary Elizabeth McKay
Dorothy Bailey
King
Mt. Pleas
Winnifred Dav
Jefferson Township
Dors Deck
Marcella Free
Russell Grove
Anti-Saloon League OF Ohio
Mammoth
Dodsonville
Simne
Wilmington College Gymnasium
County Fidurational Office
Brent Woodmauisee
Hodson
Messrs
D. C. Pemberton
GK Haslam
A. Clark
Politicia
Claude ‘Miller
Piles Grice
Cincinnati
Trout
Mesdames D
B. McCoy
Dave. Fife
Mongomery
Icesburg
W. D. Moore
Matt
Boggs
Kellum
McBeth
Boggs Brothers
James Widop
Albert Lauermans
Thurman Lucas
Free Soil
Ke Nm
Gazaette
Jas. Dundon
Washington
D. H
Gret
I. Oo. O. F. Hall
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