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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1918

Page

3

Local briefs report accidents and obituaries across Trimble and Athens

A Trimble man Henry Maxwell broke his left shoulder when a rope bucket fell back into a well striking him. Edward Gillespie died at his Trimble home after a five week illness aged 50. funeral at Sands Cemetery. Harry Stover funeral in Zanesville. Ernest Gibbs coordinated arrangements. Athens Democrats plan to nominate a ticket at the coming primary. eight percent turnout expected for November. Three flags ordered for the municipal pole. $38 raised, flags cost $33. Lakeside park controversy prompts local chatter. James Zarley, 18, killed in a Rice Ming at the Athens County Fair and Races after being struck by a vehicle.

Trimble Henry Maxwell Mr. Maxwell Dr. Crawford Edward Gillespie Trimbie Sands Harry Stover Zanesville McLaney Stover Loyal Order of Moose Ernest Gibbs Athens County Harry Hann B. F. Achauer Lakeside Park James Zarley

For Sale Cottage and Ford Touring Car Nelsonville

FOR SALE Seven room cottage on Chestnut Street Nelsonville near J P Reynolds. Also 1917 Ford touring car in good condition with new tires. WANTED A girl for general house work Mrs E R Rike 123 East Columbus Street. Acquirer contact C H Marsh at 356 Poplar Street Nelsonville.

Chestnut St Nelsonville J. P. Reynolds E. R. Rike E. Columbus St Poplar St C. H. Marsh

For Sale 1914 Cadillac with extras in Nelsonville Ohio

In A-No. 1 running order 3 extra casings 3 extra inner tubes new batteries chains tools everything first class selling cheap bargain IL SIPPLE 615 Chestnut St Nelsonville Ohio 83-6

Cadillac Sipple Chestnut St Nelsonville Ohio

Large Bruce Family Visit At Zion Church Home

Mrs. D F Bruce entertained last week with seven sons and one daughter and their families including John Klotze family Colet ta Josephine Evelyn Kenneth and Hubert Roberta Bruce Roy Kenneth Dorothy and Helen Fred Bruce William Alfred James Bruce Garnet Farr William family and others from Jackson Mich Carbondale visit Mr and Mrs Frank Bruce near Zion Church on Sunday.

D. F. Bruce John Klotze Coletta Josephine Evelyn Kenneth Hubert Robert Bruce Roy Dorothy Helen Fred Bruce William Alfred James Bruce Garnet Farr Wiliam Thelma Charles Bruce Frank

Nelsonville Council Adopts 1919 Budget and Reads Key Ordinances

The Nelsonville council met with President H. E. Donley presiding and all members present. Minutes from July meetings were approved. City Solicitor’s opinion on the telephone franchise was filed. Ordinance 523 regulating motor vehicles and mufflers on public ways moved to final reading and adoption. Resolution 47 sets the annual municipal budget for 1919.

H. E. Donley Scott Nelsonville Martin

Nelsonville council adopts ordinance to borrow funds

Ordinance No 524 authorizes borrowing by the Public Service Department of Nelsonville and issuing a certificate of indebtedness in anticipation of general revenue. The council moves to take ordinance 520 off the table, gives second reading, and amends to require a $1,000 bond from the telephone company as security for ordinance 520. Meeting adjourned.

Public Service Department City of Nelsonville General Revenue Fund Linn Linscott Telephone Company

Stratton Family Guests At Camp Sherman Visit

Mrs pic Stratton Mrs Jennie De vore Miss Mae Stratton and Carl Stratton spent Sunday at Camp Sherman as guests of Henry Stratton their son Clifford Barber of Camp Sherman visited with his wife and family.

Pic Stratton Jennie Devore Mae Stratton Carl Stratton Camp Sherman Henry Stratton Clifford Barber

For Sale Large Double House on W Washington St

For sale a large double house on W Washington Street in a splendid location with modern improvements. Inquire of J Zeluer.

W. Washington St J. Zeluer

Lema entertains Camp Sherman personnel over Sunday visit

Mr and Mrs P Lema hosted guests including Sergeant Moemer Sergeant Kerstetter Sergeant Williams Sergeant Buckley and Corporal Tony Zill from Camp Sherman for a Sunday gathering arranged in a cordial social setting.

Lema Moemer Kerstetter Williams Buckley Tony Zill Camp Sherman

Widow Prefers Death at Home to Surgery

A woman's long stomach troubles led doctors to propose gallstone surgery, but she declined and credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for relief. The ad promises a harmless preparation that cleanses the intestinal tract and eases inflammation, claiming one dose will convince or money refunded.

Horpitel Mayr

Athene County Fair Exhibit Submission Notice

Exhibit entries are requested for the Ath ens County Fair from August 20 to 23. Bring your displays to the fairgrounds by the designated times to participate in judging and prizes.

Athens County Fair

Body Removed After Fatal Incident Near Burr Oak Palos

A body was removed to the Zarley family home between Burr Oak and Palos following a fatal incident reported in the area. Marion Zarley and his father were involved in the events surrounding the death. Further details were not provided in the readable text.

Ing Marion Zarley Burr Oak Palos

Liniment Endorsed by Mrs Klein for Rheumatic Pain Relief

Mrs N M Klein of Chillicothe Missouri writes that she keeps Chamberlains Liniment at home and uses it for years to relieve rheumatic pains quickly. She also recommends it to neighbors and friends who have used it successfully.

Schooner Gladys J. Holland Sunk After Torpedo Attack Near Ironbound

Halifax reports the schooner Gladys J. Holland bound from Newfoundland to New York was torpedoed and sunk fifteen miles off Ironbound island yesterday. The crew landed today at La Havre. Two boats from the tanker Lux Blanc, attacked off this port yesterday, were towed into harbor today with several crew members aboard.

Halifax Gladys J. Holland New Foundland New York Ironbound la Havre

Dutch Vessels Sought to Relieve Java Sugar Trade

Negotiations are underway to obtain dutch vessels to carry more sugar from Java. Forty vessels are idle in East Indian waters due to seizure fears and submarine threats. Allied officials press the Dutch government not to requisition ships in allied ports.

Washington Java East Indian

Athens Encampment No 175 Meeting Notice

Athens Encampment No 175 meets tonight at 7 30. All members requested to be present. J A Brown, P G 8 6 1.

Athens

Engineers Recruit James W. Graham to Camp Humphreys

James W. Graham of Nelsonville enlisted today in the Engineers Training School. He will travel to Columbus before proceeding to Camp A. A. Humphreys in Virginia for service posting.

James W. Graham Nelsonville Engineers’ Training School Columbus Camp A. A. Humphreys Virginia

Athens man taken to Columbus hospital for kidney trouble

John Soul longtime Standard Oil employee and Athens resident was taken to a Columbus hospital last night for treatment of long standing kidney trouble. He was transported by Dowler ambulance from the depot.

John Soul Qunger Standard Oil Company Athens Columbus Dowler Ambulance

Pittsburg Livestock Market Report

Pittsburg Pa August 6 cattle receipts light and market unchanged. Sheep and lambs unchanged. Hogs receipts 15 cars with prices: prime heavy 20.20 to 20.10, mediums 20.50 to 20.80, heavy workers 20.50 to 20.80, light workers 20.50 to 20.80, pigs 20.00 to 20.25, roughs 17.00 to 18.00, stags 18.75 to 13.00.

Pittsburg

Markets report on eggs and live poultry prices

Today markets show eggs firm with prime firsts at 37% per dozen, firsts 36 cents, ordinary firsts 33 cents, seconds 30 cents. Live poultry steady with fowls over four pounds 27 cents per pound, under four pounds 27 cents, broilers over 1.5 pounds 30 cents, under 1.5 pounds 30 cents, roosters 19 cents.

Cincinnati Cattle Market Report Aug 6 1921

Cincinnati cattle market reports receipts of 610 head with calves steady and up to 16.50 for extras hogs 1770 head steady with good choice packers at 19.60 sheep 1770 head steady with lambs at 18.50 for extras no change noted in value across cattle hogs and sheep slotted as steady market highlights in Ohio market page.

Cincinnati Ohio

Commodity prices and county fair notice from Toledo

Toledo reports cash prices for corn oats rye and clover with dates and futures bids. Alsike and timothy prices are listed with seasonal months. County Fair dates August 20 to 23 noted with a friendly closing.

Eye defect warning urges prompt eye examination

The notice warns that ignoring possible eye defects is negligent and urges immediate examination. It promises a quick, painless test that can convert doubt into certainty.

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W. Columbus St Nelsonville News Buies Mrs. Klein Chamberlain J. A. Brown Cincinnati Produce Toledo Alsike Timothy United States B. M. Covert With Mr. Covert Simmons Simles The C. L. King Company Nelsonville, Onto Messenger
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