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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1918

Page

7

Republican primaries Nineteen Eighteen notices

Public notices announce candidates for office in Chauncey Ohio and surrounding areas. Clarence E McCafferty seeks Republican nomination for Representative in August 13 1918. Benj F Dutton announces for State Senator 9th 14th district subject to August primary. M B Archer seeks State Senator 9th 14th district second term pending party decision.

Clarence E. McCafferty Chauncey Ohio Benj, F. Dutton M. B. Archer

Local man charged with writing bad check

G. B. Robinson of Alexander township was arrested on an affidavit by E. F. Martin of Albany for writing a nine dollar check on the Athens National Bank without funds. He appeared before Mayor Woodworth at 1 p.m., pleaded not guilty, and a trial was set for tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

G. B. Robinson Alexander Township E. F. Martin Albany Robinson Athens National Bank Woodworth

Political Announcements from Athens County Candidates

A series of Republican primary candidate notices for Athens County Ohio in 1918. Names include Bert M. Thompson Thomas N Hoover Henry A Hatch M P Totman Rowland for Prosecuting Attorney W B Bartell C R Clinp Arthur Anderson Fred R Baker with primary dates August 13 and August 18 and appeals for support.

Athens County General Assembly of Ohio Henry A. Hatch

George W Ford for Recorder in Republican primaries

Campaign notice urging support for George W Ford as Recorder candidate before the Republican primaries dated August 13 1918. Public appeal solicits voters to back Ford in the local election.

George W. Ford Recorder T.f

Candidacy Notices for Athens County Recorder Nomination

A set of Republican primary notices from 1918 announces candidates for Recorder of Athens County. H E Adams Sidney A Cook Otto L Hoslington Harry J Campbell and Guy J Fierce seek the nomination with August 13 primary date noted.

Sidney A. Cook County Recorder Otto L. Hoslington

Allen's Foot Base Powder Promoted for Comfort

The Plattsburg Camp Manual recommends using Allen's Foot Base in shoes each morning to prevent blisters sore spots and painful feet. It relieves sweating callous tired aching feet and bunions. Use to break in new shoes. Sold everywhere 25c.

Allen Plattsburg

Candidate notices for Athens County Auditor and Prosecuting Attorney

Several notices urge voters to support candidates in the Republican Primary on August 13. Names include A. B. Potter, Will L. Barker, Fred Cornwell, and Lawrence M. Murph y. Also referenced is George W. Rose as a prosecuting attorney candidate.

Will L. Barker Fred Cornwell Athens County George W. Rose

Milton KE Rathburn for State Central Committeeman

Rathburn of Rutland seeks Republican State Central Committeeman seat for the 10th Congressional district. He previously represented the 5th Senate district for five years and Tout seeks voter support based on his public record.

Milton Ke, Rathburn Rutland State Central 10Th Sth

State Central Committeeman Candidate Endorsed

John B. Corns of Lawrence County wins endorsements from the Republican Central and Executive Committees of Lawrence and Vinton counties and by Athens county Executive Committee as a candidate for State Central Committee. He supports State and National prohibition and clean, sober policies nationwide.

State Central Johnb. Corns Lawrence County Republican Central Lawrence Vinton Athens County State Central Committee

Indiana Sets July Coal Record With 2.87 Million Tons

Indiana produced a July coal total of 2,865,163 tons setting a state record. Deputy district rep Carl J. Fletcher of the Federal Fuel Administration credited the rise as July output surpassing June by over 300,000 tons.

Indiana Indianapolis Carl J. Fletcher

Kindergarten barred. Lexington adopts Primary Circle label

M. A. Cassidy superintendent of schools in Lexington Kentucky bans the term Kindergarten and orders the program to be called the Primary Circle. The change affects elementary education terminology in local schools.

Lexington M. A. Cassidy

Sheridan approves Sunday closing ordinance

Sheridan Wyoming passes an ordinance closing all places of business on Sundays and legal holidays drawing debates over shops and hours for residents and workers.

Sheridan, Wyo Ordnance

Lubricant Carbon Remover Promises Car Power Boost

An advertisement offers Lubricant Carbon Remover to solve carbon buildup in engines. It instructs pouring two to four tablespoonfuls into each spark plug hole and promises cleaner plugs, more power, and better fuel economy. Each can is guaranteed at $1 prepaid. Rathmin & Co. seeks agents from White Plains New York.

Rathmin & Co R. D White Plains N. Y

Roberts Funeral Set for Friday in Chauncey Plan

The body of O. C. Roberts of Hobart Oklahoma will arrive in Athens Thursday at 12:50 on east-bound B and O. He is accompanied by his sisters Louise and Parl and a K of P lodge representative and Hobart Bank representative. Interment to be at Chauncey probably Friday.

O. C. Roberts Hobart Okla Athens

Wexford Engineers Refuse to Return to Work

Striking engineers in Wexford Ireland have refused the Ministry of Labor demand to resume duties. The dispute centers on the ongoing labor action and the refusal to comply with government mediation efforts.

Wexford Ireland Ministry of Labor

Wartime US Advances in Mexico War Highlighted

In the Mexican War the United States Army secured 30 victories in under a year and a half against a fourfold foe. The force captured 40 000 soldiers and took 10 fortified positions including the rival capital, extending American conquests across vast territory.

Mexico United States Army

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