Burglars Break Into East Beech Street Produce House
Burglars gained entry to the Goyert and Vogel produce house on East Beech street last Friday night and took 48 cases of eggs valued at 450 dollars. They forced a screen door and emptied a wheel truck prepped for shipment, stealing postage stamps from the office while the safe remained untouched. No clue was left and alarms from guard dogs did not sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goyert & Vogel Produce House
East Beech Street
Peoples Press
Ohio University enrolls record student body at Athens campus
Athens Ohio September 30 approximately 1 800 students are enrolled at Ohio University for this semester the student body is the largest in the history of the school. It is expected that more than 2 000 students will register for courses during the year exclusive of the summer term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Ohio University
Forger Held in Chillicothe on Check Charge
W. A. Bowen formerly of Clarksburg Ross county is being held at Chillicothe on forgery charges. He allegedly forged A. L. Riley's name to a 364.80 check drawn on Midland Bank of Washington C. HL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bowen
Clarksburg
Ross County
Chillicothe
M. S. Daugherty
A. L. Riley
Midlands Bank
Washington C
Martin L Davey Forest Conservation Scholarship Offered
High school students in the county including June 1925 graduates and September 1925 freshmen may enter an essay for the Martin L Davey Forest Conservation Scholarship. Full rules are by correspondence with Mrs C B Craig Blanchester Ohio Federation of Womens Clubs sponsors the state wide contest. The fund totals 4000 dollars at 1000 dollars per year for a Ohio college scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin L. Davey
C. B. Craig
Bourbon St. Blanchester
Ohio Federation of Womens Clubs
Kent
State
Ohio
Wilmington Man Takes Star and Durant Agency
K D Fisher, a long prominent Wilmington auto dealer, has taken the Star and Durant agency. He will run from temporary quarters in the Claude Cashman building and plans a move within 30 days to the North Walnut Street site, with a full tire and parts stock and a rear repair shop. Fisher expects two new Star cars Friday and already has five orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. D. Fisher
Wilmington
Ford
Star and Durant
Claude Cashman
Eastman Street
Carroll Smart
North
Walnut Street
Accomodation
Fisher
Road to be repaired on Leesburg highway
The Hillsboro and Washington D H road State Route 39 will receive surface treatment with tar and screenings or gravel from September 28 to October 2. After application the surface will cure in a few hours and traffic can resume, tar will not readily pick up.
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Hillsboro and
Washington D. H
Leesburg Highway
Six Cases for October Grand Jury at Common Pleas Court
The October term will hear six cases. Defendants: Alphonse Srouse charged with assault and battery. Joseph Shaffer charged with assault with intent to kill. Linley Johnson charged with assault to kill and in state penitentiary for failure to provide for family. Louis Fouse charged with assault and battery. Ellswo Tomiin charged with assault and battery. John Frazer charged with failure to provide for a bastard child. All but Srouse and Johnson are at large on bail.
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Grand Jury
Common Pleas Court
Alphonse Srouse
Joseph Shaffer
Linley Johnson
State Penitentiary
Louis Fouse
Ellswo
Tomiin
John Frazer
Stouse and
Johnson
Value Fixed on Triplett Estate In Probate Court
Inventoried estate of William D. Triplett deceased shows personal property 172 dollars cash in banks 503.24 dollars bonds 4750 dollars advances 400 dollars real estate in New Vienna 3000 dollars total 18825.24 dollars. Appraisers were H J Derivan Charles Miller and C G Boden. Court approved inventory and appraisement and authorized sale of personal property. Sale brought 236 dollars in cash. News-Journal.
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William D. Triplett
New Vienna
H. J. Derivan
Charles Miller
C. G. Boden
News-Journal
Brown County Fair Set for October at Georgetown
The Brown County Fair returns for its 76th annual exhibition October 6 7 8 and 9 at Georgetown drawing attendees from surrounding counties. Promised events include good races on Wednesday Thursday and Friday plus a dahlia show and related exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Georgetown
Fom
My Girl to Play at Murphy Theater October 5
Musical comedy My Girl promoted as bright light and clean with popular songs like You and I Before Dawn Desert Isle and You Women. Larry Archer directs a New York orchestra and the Vanderbilt Theater run is cited with strong chorus and advance seat sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Murphy Theater
Vanderbil Theater
Metropolitan
M. Firl
Desert Isle
Rainbow of
Larry Archers
Mr. Archer
Reception for Teachers at Local School House
A Tuesday evening gathering at the school house brought together new and former teachers, parents, and friends for a friendly meet. Rev W C Peters gave a welcome, Prof States replied, and Mrs Harry Curtis led games. Mrs Arthur McCoy read a diary entry about the Shenandoah wreck witnessed by her. Ball led singing of America and other songs. Sandwiches and coffee ended the evening. Aims include reviving parent teacher ties and forming a local association with Womans Club help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C Peters
States
Harry Curtis
Arthur McCoy
Shenandoah
Miss Ball
America
Parent
Womans Club
Ohio Building and Loan Leaders Gather in Columbus
The 37th annual meeting of the Ohio Building Association League will be held in Columbus on October 20 21 and 22 with tax experts led by Dr Edwin R A Seligman addressing topics on taxation. Notable speakers include Oscar Leser James A Devine Senator Frank B Willis Thurman Miller C R Cross J M McKay Oscar Bard and more. The sector reports assets rising to three digits in millions and total assets projected at one billion by January 1 1926. Over one thousand officials are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Building Association League
Edwin R. A. Seligman
School of Poltical Science and Economics
Columbia University
Oscar Leser
Baltimore
Maryland
James A. Devine
Frank RB. Willis
C. Clinton James
Washington D. C
United States League of Building and Loan “Associations
Thurman Miller
Wilmington
C. R. Cross
Cleveland
J. M. McKay
Youngstown
Oscar Bard
Dayton
State Organization
Gas Tax Brings Columbus Nearly Five Million
Over four months ending September 1 the two cent gasoline levy in Ohio raised 4,982,788.82 dollars for collection, with 246,639,446 gallons sold statewide. August receipts reached 1,376,915.38 on 68,845,767 gallons. Refunds through August 24 totaled 26,190.61 across 971 claims, largely for farmers and businesses using fuel for tractors, dry cleaning, and rubber industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
State Tax Commission
Poultry Culling Trip by New Vienna High School Class
On Thursday September 24 the Agriculture class of New Vienna High School culled a flock for Mrs. Arthur McCoy. They removed about 95 culls and kept them for two days before disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Vienna High School
Arthur McCoy
Fall Festival and visits noted in county records
Twenty five years ago D C Pemberton and Elza Swartz visited the county seat on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs E C Phillips attended the Fall Festival in Cincinnati on Tuesday. Rev E D Murch and family returned last Friday after a lake outing. J F Gray was in Cincinnati Monday visiting his mother and enjoying the Fall Festival sights. Mrs John Schiller and children of Fayetteville were Sunday visitors at the Schiller home. Dr Hall of nati consulted with Dr R T Trimble. Mayor Fred W Springfield engaged in legal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Phillips
Cincinnati
E. D. Murch
J.F. Gray
John Schiller
Fayetteville
Porter Preaches Last Sermon at Local Christian Church
Rev. R L Porter closed his ministry on Sunday after serving the local church. He expressed regret at leaving due to health and other duties, while the congregation mourns his departure. Two strong sermons drew large, appreciative audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Porter
New Printer Joins The Star Republican Staff
Jack Edwards Hoskins arrived Thursday evening to assist in printing duties and is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hoskins at Gibson Flats. He weighs eight and a half pounds, growing quickly, with light work requested for a period as he gains strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star-Republican
Ffis
Jack Edwards Hoskins
Kenneth Hoskins
Gibson Flats
Opening Games Surprise Gridiron Action Across Ohio
Friday’s results feature Blanchester’s 2–0 upset over Hillsboro while Washington D H capitalized on a first quarter field goal by Dillenger and a second quarter touchdown by Ellies. Logan counters with late scores by Krieg and Adcock to edge Washington. Clarksburg ties Chillicothe in a moral victory amid scattered play. Wilmington idle. Wilmington aims to beat Chillicothe tomorrow as regional rivals eye an ongoing feud.
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Krieg
Adcock
Washington
Logan
Hoops
Dillinger
Clarksburg
Chillcothe
Chillicothe
Wilmington
Franklin High School
Franklin
Chilicothe
Ohio
College coach Bolen taken ill after practice
Coach C. W. Bolen of Wilmington College football was seized with severe abdominal pain last Monday night after a mental practice with his team. He improved gradually and hoped to be on the Dayton field Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bolen
Wilmington
Ting
Dayton
Brotherhood Set to Meet at Methodist Church Monday
The Mens Brotherhood invites men to a fall gathering at 7:30 PM in the Methodist Church. Rev Thomas Adshead of Leesburg will speak, sharing experiences from England and wartime service. Attendees bring a dish for a pot luck supper and contribute to community betterment.
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Mens Brotherhood
Methodist Church
Brotherhood
Christian Brotherhood
Thomas Adshead
Leesburg
Former Resident Samuel Kerr Dies Near Americus Kansas
Friends mourn the death of Samuel S Kerr who passed away at his home near Americus Kansas on September 19 He was a Highlands County native who moved to Illinois in 1869 and to Kansas in 1878 He was in his eighties His wife Esther E Templin of Marshall died in 1911 His daughter Mary K Coventry of Cairo Egypt visited relatives here in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel S. Kerr
Americus
Kansas
Kerr
Highlands County
Illinois
Esther E. Templin
Marshall
Mary K. Coventry
Cairo
Egypt
News-Herald
Ohio University football lineup grows with freshmen surge
In Athens Ohio 150 men practice nightly at the Ohio University field 45 varsity 105 freshmen. Coach Don Peden tests regulars against husky freshmen as backfield depth proves thinner. First game looms next Saturday at home vs Rio Grande. last year’s opener was a tough tussle and Rio Grande has strengthened its squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Ohio University
Don Peden
Rio Grande
Freshman Wear Caps On Ohio University Campus Traditions
Ohio University freshmen display green and white jockey caps with long beaks as part of campus rites. The rules require daily wear from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with green armbands for girls, seating in the convocation balcony, and strict conduct around Sorority Hall and campus life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Ohio
Wilmington to Play University of Dayton
Wilmington College gridiron team travels to Dayton this Saturday to face the University. The squad is described as one of its strongest in years and a large turnout from New Vienna is expected with about 1000 Wilmington rooters anticipated in Dayton.
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Wilmington College
Dayton
University
New Vienna
Wilmington
M E Church Hosts Weekend Services and District Meetings
The M E Church 4 Friendly Church led by Walter C. Peters announces a Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9 a.m. and Divine Worship at 10:30 a.m. including communion and junior church. Week events include Brotherhood, district gatherings, and district conference activities through October 11.
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M. E
Friendly
Walter C. Peters
Rural free delivery routes expand nationwide reach
Washington D C September 29 four hundred ninety eight new rural free delivery routes were added in the just ended fiscal year extensions were made to four thousand two hundred twenty eight existing routes the total routes now number forty five thousand one hundred eighty nine serving about thirty million people and covering one million two hundred twenty three thousand three hundred ninety one miles annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
Post Office Department
Harold Baker Breaks Leg in Auto Accident
Harold Baker age 17, son of Mr and Mrs Or Baker, was among six when a door flew open in a moving car near Careytown Pike. He was thrown from the front to the road, suffering a broken leg and minor injuries. He received treatment in Hillsboro from Dr Roads, Dr Hoyt, and Dr Mathews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Baker
Or. Baker
Careytown Pike
Baker
Snow Hill
Hillsboro
Farm Families Live On Farm Food Fuel And Shelter
Data from over 7,000 farms in 21 states including Ohio, from 1918 to 1922, show farm living costs cover about one third of rural family expenses when valued at farm prices. Greatly helps stabilize farm life by reducing cash living costs and offsetting hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
U. S. Department of Agriculture
The
Bulletin
Scioto County
H W. Hawthorn
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Ceomorniety
Highway No 8 contract delayed awaiting federal approval
State Highway No 8 between New Vienna and Highland sale postponed until late this month as federal authorities review plans and specifications. Division Engineer R T Anderson says the delay will push work to next spring with little activity expected this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Vienna
Highland
R T. Anderson
State Highway Department
Fine Move on Aviation Inquiry by President Coolidge
Washington September 29 President Coolidge appointed a board to study aviation in the army and navy. The panel seeks facts and constructive criticism and will avoid propaganda or sensationalism. The inquiry shows underfunded appropriations and emphasizes Congress bears the defense responsibility while officers testify freely. General Mason M. Patrick supports separate air service, but urges development first. The inquiry will continue for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
Coolidge
Thorugh
Army
Navy
Congress
United States
Dwight F. Davis
America
Department
War ‘Department
National Defense
Mason M. Patrick
Air Service
Matson Joins Navy Preparatory Marines Enlistment
Carl Matson, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Matson, went to Cincinnati last week to join the marines after a strict examination. He was accepted and left for North Carolina to enlist. Only two of twenty in the class could pass the exam, and Carl was among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl: Matson
Albert Matson
Cincinnati
Marines
Young Matson
North Carolina
Carl
Townsend to Preach at Fairview Friends Church
Mrs Emma Spencer Townsend of Martinsville will preach at Fairview Friends Church next Sunday morning. After the morning service a basket dinner will be held in honor of Judge Hugh J Wright who has resigned the pastorate. Everyone is invited to attend and stay for the meal. Mr and Mrs D C Lukens and daughters were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Homer Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Spencer Townsend
Martinsville
Fairview Friends Church
Hugh J. Wright
Townsend
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Star, Durant Agency
Triplett
Brown County Fair
Phy Girl
Murphy
Building and Loan Meeting
D. C
Dr. Hall of
Elly
Fred W. Springfield
Mesdames
Joéens
Polk
Elsie Polk
Alf
Porter
Brinteh
University OF Dayton
B. T. Penn
Paul
West Chapel
Speaaker
Roy T. Adahedd
Waynesville
Messrs
E. C. Hurley
F. L. Pauly
Bishop Henderson
Les
Matson
D. C. Lukens
Rachel Mary
Virginia
Betty
Homer Wright
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