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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
3
Mary Shoop daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Shoop celebrated her eighth birthday with a children's party Monday afternoon. Ten youngsters joined games and a prize contest won by Helen Lemons. Mrs Shoop served refreshments toward the end as Lena House Helen Lemon Steven McConnell Springer Havel Ellise Kinney Harold Hard Paul Carl Ellison and Mary joined the festivities.
Frank Thompson, a senior at O. 8 S. A., returns home to spend summer with his parents Mr A. J. Thompson. Dio Jenkins of St. Louis visits his parents Capt. George C. Jenkins and wife. Hamer Conn from Cleveland spends Sunday with his mother Mrs H. V. Conn. Roy Parrett of Good Hope and Bert Lough of Greenfield guest Mrs Mary Rodgers and family. Elmer Vance of Greenfield pike and Henry Burnett of East Temple street welcome a birth of a daughter and a son respectively. Judge J. L. Zimmerman visits from St. Louis. Herbert Brownell and family depart for Bemus Point, N. Y. for summer cottage. James McDonald returns from St Marys College for the break with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald.
Mrs G P Gifford arrives from Madison to visit Mrs J L Rothrock. Esther Leland spends week in Williamsport with the Stonerocks. John N LaMonda returns to Russelville after campment week with relatives. Numerous visitors and guests listed from Brookville Ky to Dayton and Cleveland. Weddings, trips to Chicago and Georgetown noted along with local social calls and travel plans.
The horse Lewle Wor, driven by Mayor Chas Vallery of Waverly on a 30 mile trip, covered the distance in one hour forty nine minutes. Previously owned and raised by J. L. Rothrock, its sire Hogan Lewis F and dam Gyp by Burns, the animal remains in Rothrock’s possession. Rothrock sold Lewis W to Oscar Vallery, who then sold to Chas. Vallery. Dudley Cole broke the horse as a colt.
Washington Temple No 380 holds regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 o clock with Rosetta Wilson and Ida C Gillespie noted as officers. Electric heaters have been specially designed in England for state rooms and saloons on shipboard.
Buena Vista OT Bartlett visits family in Hillsboro guests include Mr and Mrs Henry Purtell and relatives. J Zimmerman and wife with H Patton visit New Martinsburg. Mary Carson returns to Salina after week with her aunt Mrs Bo. Ola Rogers of Good Hope visits Iva Bowers. Patterson commencement in Perry township at New Martinsburg June 25. Mrs J D Robinson visits from Somerville with sister Mrs Baker. Rebecca Fiechber of New Vienna visits. W E Kreuger and Ada injured in buggy accident after encampment. Wm and Harry Martin of Dayton visit mother Mary Green, in Columbus after weeks away.
Renick Boggs of Good Hope has been hired as a ticket agent at the local Pennsylvania office and begins his new duties. He takes over responsibilities in customer service and ticketing operations for the facility.
The report shows British cotton piece goods exports reached 2.4 billion yards in the first four months of the year, reflecting strong overseas demand and steady production levels across major mills.
Summers a farm hand for Wm Hartwaye drove a heavy wagon with two large horses. Frightened by material on a vires the team dashed down South Fayette Street at speed. The wagon rocked and nearly overturned as bystanders cleared the curb. Summers kept calm and the team finally stopped near the George Baker farm, averting disaster.
Garfield Commandery No 28 K T will hold a special conclave Tuesday evening June 24 1914 at 7 p m All members are urged to attend by order of Carl S Maliamw WE Robinson Ree
Property transfers listed include Arbogast to Bile Miser in Washington for 1 dollar on lot 168 Millwood add. Sanderson and Al la by sheriff to Mary O Fichthorn 48.08 acres Perry two for 2500. Clackburn to Wm Blackburn lots 50 and 51 Pavey add Washington for 100. Williamson to Wm Wilson lot 115 8 B imp add Washington for 750. Shelev to Orpha Willama lots 186 187 Washington for 140. Pot etirell to Jess tune lot 63 Washington for 5. Lewellen to Gee Lynch 210 acres Concord Green two for 27. Howe and Rowe to William Devaney part lot 46 Washington for 1. tryed to ROM Pummill lot in Moomingdore for 1.60. Patton to Sidney Fifer fot 10 Greenlawn and Jeffersonville for 73. W tiskeep to Chas vard lot in Washington for 1.60. Niven to Catherine Sol lars JS G2 acres Wayne two for 1.0.
Regular review by Fayette Hive No.17 will be held in the Eagles hall on Wednesday January 25 at 7:20 PM. Tilie Wilt L. C. and Lillian Raughn J. K. noted in the local notice.
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