Nelsonville Notes and Local Society Updates
The Nelsonville column reports the M B Church Foreign Missionary Society hosting a Thank Offering at Mrs Ida Jewett’s home with a seven member program and proceeds of 20 dollars. Elks Red Cross rooms drawn 509 workers this week with daily hours 1 to 9 except first and third Tuesdays. War garden talks and Thrift Stamp sales noted. Local visits include Teresa Munday from Logan and C W Juniper to Columbus. Athens couple Miss Blanche McKibben and Lee Myers wed at Athens with Myers as freight foreman now returning home.
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Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. B. Church
Ida Jewett
Red Cross
Elk’s Lodge
The
Elks
Blanche McKibben
Athens
Lee Myers
Otho Williams
Myers
Hocking Valley Railroad
Lee
Funeral held for Cecil Brooks at Holiness Church
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Holiness Church for Cecil Brooks who was found dead in bed by her mother early Friday morning. She leaves her parents and one brother. Interment was at Greenlawn.
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Holiness Church
Cecil Brooks
Greenlawn
East End Parent Teachers Meet Plans City Wide Clean Up
The East End Parent Teachers Association held a well attended meeting at its building. A clean up campaign was discussed and a committee was formed to urge the mayor to issue a proclamation. The group aims to interest East End residents and other associations to make the movement city wide.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
East End
Parent-Teachers
Huns Attempt to Break Thru English Again
British lines in France held after all day fighting on a fifteen mile front between Labassee and Messines Ridge. German divisions pressed toward Bailleul from the south to threaten Passchendaele and Messines Ridge. Repeated enemy attacks between Givenchy and Locon failed. Germans gained footing at Neuve Hglise but were driven back south of Labassee.
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France
Labassee
Messines Ridge
Merville
Nieppe Forest
Oward Bailleul
Passchendaele
Ypres
Messines
Car Shortage Again Causes Much Trouble
Washington reports coal mines closing due to car shortages and reduced production. Fuel Administration and railroad officials fear widespread layoffs and threaten drastic action to keep mines supplied. In West Virginia 1500 miners face possible starvation as mines shut down in Fairmont Clarksburg district.
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Washington
Fuel Administration
Railroad Administration
Fairmont-Clarksburg
West Virginia
United Mine Orders of America
Taylor County
Fairmont Dist
WVU baseball doubleheader canceled by wet field
The two games with the University of West Virginia were canceled due to wet ground. the WVU team returned Friday.
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University of West Virginia
A University
Athens residents seek magazines for soldiers and sailors
Several Athens people tell The Messenger they have good magazines to send to the camps. They note no collection point exists in Athens to forward these magazines to soldiers and sailors, and urge a local drop-off site be established.
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Athens
Funeral to be held for George Rosser at Christian Church
The local order of Red Men will conduct the funeral for the late George Rosser at the Christian Church auditorium Sunday at 2 PM. Red Men members should assemble at their hall at 1 PM. E. W. Cable of Pittsburg, formerly of this city, will deliver the eulogy.
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George Rosser
Christian Church Auditorium
E. W. Cable
Pittsburg
Funeral services for Roland Wendell at Ashby Church
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 oclock at the Ashby Church for Roland Wendell aged 20 son of L F Wendell of Coonville. He was killed by a fall of state at the Rutland mine Thursday. Also notes travel and visits of local residents.
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Ashby Church
Roland Wendell
Wendell
L. F. Wendell
Coonville
Rutland
Paris Air Raid Toll Reported At Night Siege
Paris reports a Friday night air raid killed six men fifteen women and three children and wounded sixty two persons in the city officials announced this afternoon the casualty toll and injury details were released for the attack.
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Paris
Kultur Shot Hits Amiens Cathedral by Gunfire
London German forces score a direct hit on Amiens Cathedral as fighting rages around the city. The impact underscores intensified bombardment during the siege, with reports of damage to the historic structure and surrounding streets.
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London
Amiens
Train wreck in Dix Station injures many
An Altoona to Lehigh express on the Pennsylvania railroad wrecked at Dix Station on the Bald Eagle Valley Branch at 1 30 this afternoon. No one was killed but many were badly hurt.
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Altoona
Lehigh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dix Station
Bald Eagle Valley
Artillery Fire Roars on Front Between Montdidier and Noyon
The War Office reported lively artillery exchanges along a twenty mile front between Montdidier and Noyon on Saturday. North of Orvillers Lovel two enemy surprise attacks were repelled. Rheims sustained continual bombardment with fires reported in parts of the city.
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Paris
Montdidier
Noyon
War Office
Orvillers-Lovel
Rheims
Fugitive Edward Von Walden Arrested in New York
Edward Von Walden a 25 year old from a Cincinnati aristocratic family was seized in New York on a fugitive warrant. Cincinnati police accuse him of robbing the First National Bank of Madisonville Ohio on April 2 and stealing 8868. A revolver and 6900 were found on his person and he denied the charge.
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New York
Edward von Walden
Cincinnati
von Walden
First National Bank
Madisonville
Ohio
Marines Not Landed In China, Harbin Reports Refuted
Washington dispatches from Vladivostok yesterday said no American landing of marines occurred. It is now concluded here today that the marines were not sent ashore as previously reported in Harbin dispatches.
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Washington
Vladivostok
Harbin
Warrants Issued for University Professor and Widow Wife
Warrants charging disorderly conduct were issued today for Prof. William J. Thomas 65 of the University of Chicago and Mrs. R. M. Granger 24 described as an army widow. The couple registered at a Chicago hotel Thursday night as man and wife. The report also notes Theodore Crawford of Canaanville traveling through en route to Pittsburg for a brief visit with his brother John an Electrical Draftsman of Allegheny Steel Co before touring eastern states including New York Philadelphia and Washington D C.
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Chicago
William J. Thomas
University of Chicago
R. M. Granger
Theodore Crawford
Canaanville
Pittsburg
John
Allegheny Steel Co
New York City
Philadelphia
Washington D. C
Athens Troop One Scout Team Wins 33 Against YMCA
Troop One of the Athens Boy Scouts defeated the Nelsonville YMCA junior team 33 to 21 at the Armory last night. The game was well played throughout with Coach Rupp serving as referee.
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Athens Boy Scouts
Nelsonville Y. M. C. A
Armory
Athens
Rupp
Corporal Morris Visits Delta Tau Delta at Camp Sheridan
Corporal Harry Morris of Camp Sheridan Montgomery Alabama is a guest at the Delta Tau Delta house. He has been at his Mt Sterling home and will stay until Monday before heading to Chite Bs. He will attend the Alpha ta Pi dance tonight.
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Harry Morris
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Delta Tau Delta House
Morris
Mt. Sterling
Chite Bs
Alpha Ta Pi
Factions in League Life at Epworth League evening
Miss Ernestine Brown of Logan leads a Sunday evening Epworth League session on the topic Factions in League Life. A social hour begins at 5 30 with refreshments and special music to follow. Leaguers urged to attend and show Logan that they are not slackers.
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Epworth League
League
Ernestine Brown
Logan
Nelsonville Wants Messenger Route Help
Wants one or more hustling fellows to sell the Messenger noon edition in Nelsonville. Papers arrive by traction at 12:45. Apply to Mrs. C. H. Bartlett. Bell phones listed. Also notices for rental at 80 Fayette Street and sale of a eight room house at 38 Short Street.
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Messenger
Nelsonville
C. H. Bartlett
Athens County Trails Quota With One Third Subscribed
Secretary F L Alderman reports Athens County has about 194 400 in Liberty Loan subscriptions toward a 597 750 county quota, with Amesville and Marshfield near half their targets. Rural areas show solid support while many towns lag and must push bonds in the remaining weeks. Washington notes western grain states also subscribing well.
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F. L. Alderman
Athens County
Amesville
Marshfield
Washington
Mr Karl Sprague Weds Miss Flossie Hunkerford
Mr Karl Sprague and Miss Flossie Hunkerford were married today at 1 pm at Rev O M Shaw’s Free Methodist church parsonage. They will live on the Snow farm along the Canaanville Pike where the groom works. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hunkerford of Mill Street and he is the son of Mr and Mrs J J Sprague of Willow Creek.
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Karl Sprague
Flossie Hunkerford
O. M. Shaw
Free Methodist Church
Germans Realize Americans Can Fight in Front Line Raid
New York reports a 200 German raid on an American line ended with only 20 attackers surviving. Adjutant Raymond Starbard of the Salvation Army war work unit, who endured seven months under German artillery, says German forces now see Americans as scrappers. Allied troops remain confident of victory.
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New York
Raymond Stgrbard
War Work Organization
Salvation Army
Starbard
Athens Chapter Eastern Star Leads County Wide Flower Drive
Athens County soldiers at Camp Sherman Ward 6 will receive weekly flowers and knick knacks as part of a county wide effort led by the Athens Chapter of Eastern Star. Donations may be left in the Court House basement Thursday night and Friday morning. Frank R. Sueck of the YMCA Base Hospital will ensure delivery to the ward.
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Ohio
Athens
Eastern Star
Camp Sherman
Athens County
Court House
Frank R. Sueck
Y. M. C. A. Base Hospital
Forsythe 10 Leave Athens Banking House for Cleveland
Mr. F. D. Forsythe leaves Athens tonight to join Union Commerce National Bank in Cleveland as understudy to junior officers. Former assistant cashier at Bank of Athens N. B. A. and Ohio University graduate, he will receive a substantial salary increase and multiple advancement opportunities. Mrs Forsythe, active in Red Cross and Alpha Gamma Delta, remains a social figure in Athens. Directors have not named his successor. Special Grand Theatre showing Tonight "My Country First."
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F. D. Forsythe
Cleveland
Union Commerce National Bank
Forsythe
Bank of Athens N. B. A
Athens
Ohio University
Bank of Athens
Unon Commerce National Bank
West
Ohio
Union and Commerce National Banks
Athens and
Marrage
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Red Cross
J. D. Brown
W. B. Golden
Sunday Services and Lessons at Epworth Church
On Sunday April 14 the church offers a Sunday school lesson Jesus Requires Confession and Loyalty Mark 8 1 9 1 and Epworth League topic Factions in League Life 1 Corinthians 3 1 10. Morning services at 9 10 30 11 with Dr Evans leading and observing the Lords Supper, afternoon prayer and social meeting at 2 30, evening Haworth League 6 30 and church service 7 30 with Dr Evans. The evening sermon title is When The War Will End.
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Jesus
Epworth
Haworth League
Evans
Church Schedule on North College Street Sunday Services
North College Street holds Masses Sundays at 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. Weekday Mass at 7:00 a.m. Hocking Street Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Devotional service at 10:00 a.m. Young Folk's meeting at 6:00 p.m. Long service at 7:00 p.m. Sermon by pastor at 7:80 p.m. preaching Thursday at 7:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.
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Hocking Street
Young Folk
Are Sin Disease and Death Real Sunday Service
Masonic Temple announces Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. with the sermon "Are Sin, Disease, and Death Real?" Golden Text from Proverbs 16 6. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday meeting at 7:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited.
First Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule
The pastor speaks in the morning on Sampson and the evening topic Should the Smiths Go to Church. Evening service at seven thirty. Young people meet at six thirty. Long service at opening of the Sabbath school.
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Sampson
Central Avenue M E Church Services
Rev R G Bowden pastors morning service and Sunday school at 9 00 am with public worship at 10 15 am Rev William J Warrener preaches in the evening at 7 30 pm Epworth League at 6 30 pm A cordial invitation to all to attend these services
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R. G. Bowden
Epworth League
Wm. J. Warrener
Services at new church corner Carpenter and State
The notice invites all to services held at a newly established church located at the corner of Carpenter and State streets. W. D. Stires serves as rector and greeting is extended to all attendees.
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New Church
Corner Carpenter
State Street Slam
Married License Records from Athens District
Licensed to marry: Frank K White 19 farmer Athens. Marie Young 20 Athens. Elias Thompson 37 miner Athens. Lenna Elisesser 26 Athens. Leo Myers 43 railroader Nelson sonville Blanch McKibbin 26 domestic Athens. Earl Sprague 19 farmer Athens. Flossie Hunkerford 18 Athens.
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Frank K.,white
Farmer
Athens
Marie Young
Elias Thompson
Miner
Lenna Elisesser
Leo Myers
Nelsonsonville
Blanch McKibbin
Domestic
Earl Sprague
Flossie Hunkerford
Dreadful Cough Cured By Chamberlain Remedy
Mrs. F. W. Olsen of Marysville Missouri reports her little boy Jean suffered a severe cold and dreadfully persistent cough. After trying several medicines, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieved the cough immediately and after one bottle he was cured. She calls it just fine for children.
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Chamberlain
F. W. Olsen
Marysville
Jean
Harley’s World War I Letter From France Describes Trench Life
A March 14 1918 letter from Harley, in France with the Rainbow Division AEF, writes of receiving thirteen letters and rations from home, renting a room with his corporal, and enjoying electric lights and a bed in a village. He notes the 4th of July in the trenches, praises letters and packages, and promises more details upon return. The letter was postmarked March 21 and received April 12.
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Harley
France
Dad
Virgil
German Village Leads in Hancock County Loan Drive
The village of Jenera the county’s sole German settlement exceeded its quota in the loan drive and received the honor flag. Subscriptions reached 11800 dollars, 4000 over the target.
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Jenera
Hancock County
Food Riots Break Out in Dutch Towns
Amsterdam reports troops protecting baker shops in Haarlem fired on rioters killing a woman and wounding several. Soldiers with drawn swords charged crowds in multiple areas. Rotterdam sees bread carts looted with reinforcements sent to the front.
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Amsterdam
Haarlem
Rotterdam
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Nelsonville News
Messenger Branch
Fulton Street
Depot
H. Bartlett
Mrs
Bell Phone
Teresa Munday
Cherrington Hospital
C. W. Juniper
Columbus
Rev. Arpee
Emma Burdette
William Phillip Simms
Rosser
J. M. Lama
Magnetic Springs
Donald Spray
Norman Ervin
Lawrence Lyons
B. W. Cable
Mary A. Parry
Myra Davison
Express
William
Fayette Street
Dora Kerr
Short Street
Athens Banking House
Grand Theater
M. E. Church
ST. Paul’s Church
North College Street
Church OF God
Christian Science Society
Masonic Temple
First Presbyterian Church
Central Avenue
Episcopal Church
W. D. Stires
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Athens Furniture
Mill Street
Aaron Simmons
Harley-Davidson
A.d.farrow
Nelsonville, O
Parker
T. N. Hoover
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