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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1919

Page

7

Howard L France 1892 1919 World War I casualty

Howard Leslie France eldest son of K H H and Ella France was born near Beebe Ohio on August 20 1892 and died June 23 1919 at Camp Wadsworth South Carolina after enlistment in the 20th Engineers in 1917 He married Nola Bays in 1913 and joined the First Christian church in Mansfield in 1916 He leaves a wife and family and is mourned as having faced his fate without complaint with faith in heaven

Howard Leslie France K. H H Ella France Beebe Ohio Camp Wadsworth South Carolina 20Th Engineers Columbus France Nola Bays Willard First Christian Church Mansfield Howard

Bolsheviks Reported in Hungary Slay Bourgeois Leaders

Aug 6 dispatch says despite Allied efforts in Budapest, bolshevik forces seize parts of southwestern Hungary and massacre bourgeois residents. Noted victims include General Fury and Colonel Borhy, with Abraham Kohn claiming eighty murders under Tibor Szamuety. Count Tisza’s killers are linked to Joseph Pogany.

Budapest Hungary General Fury Danube Borhy Abraham Kohn Tibor Szamuety Count Tisza Joseph Pogany

Brookyln Rapid Transit resumes amid renewed strike paralysis

In eastern New York on August 8, Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co. attempts to restart service at five am after another night of standstill. Officials report surface and subway service remains severely limited with only a fraction of cars operating. Union claims ~10,000 out. company blames intimidation of loyal workers. Mayor Hylan seeks arbitration, Lindsey M. Garrison refuses, prompting federal backing of his position. Strikers start rival bus line along some routes.

New York Brooklyn Rapid Transitompany Hylan Lindsey M. Garrison Mayer

Funeral services set for Reuben Wilson in Jerseyville

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Jerseyville Church for Reuben Wilson with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral cortege leaves the residence at 1 p.m.

Jerseyville Reuben Wilson

Railroads Pay Bridge Toll for St. Paul Fire Crews

In South St. Paul an agreement ends firemen’s tolls at $1.40 each when responding to calls. Railroad officials approved the change, ensuring tolls won’t be collected on future emergency responses.

ST. Paul South St. Paul

Appointment of Administrator with Will Annexed

Geo. H. Hossington is appointed and qualified as Administrator with the Will Annexed of the estate of Daniel Hosington late of Athens County Ohio, deceased. Dated this 9th day of July 1930. H. T. Phillips, Probate Judge. July 10, 1930.

Geo. H. Hossington Daniel Hosington Athens County Ohio Ty Tata

Road Petition to Open Public Road in Athens County Ohio

The Athens County Board of Commissioners sets July 28 1919 for viewing the proposed road from G L Brysons Gate on the Amesville Millfield Road through Brysons and Linscott land to the Amesville Trimble Road near A M Linscott. Final hearing scheduled for August 18 1919. Chief petitioners include G L Bryson and A M Linscott. Marks indicate public notice and dates.

Board of Commissioners of Athens County Ohio G. L. Bryson Amesville-Millfield D.S. Linscott FE. J. Wooley 8. Linsecott A. M. Linscott Amesville-Trimble A. M. Lingesott F. H Athens County Board OF Commibeloners

Divorce Comes Next In Milwaukee Case

Edward Scherribel asked his wife to clean his clothes and she found items in his coat a powder puff hair net and a vanity bag looking glass none of which she recognized. Divorce applied for. An Illinois inventor patents hangers for barn doors that slide on adjustable tracks to work when a door warps.

Milwaukee Wis Edward Scherribel Illinois

Monition of a butterfly gatherer in city rotunda

Wilmington Delaware Sergeant Devenish protests the details of a yesterday event saying it is not easy. He caught all the butterflies in the rotunda of the municipal building.

Wilmington Del Devenish

Good Scores at Thursday Ath ens Gun Club Shoot

The Ath ens Gun Club held a Thursday afternoon range shoot with shooters from several towns. John Poston led the 100 third event scoring 98 while L E Burroughs and A A Wolfe scored 93 and 87 respectively. Trophy winners included Poston first class Dinsmore second class Hoisington third class Cann fourth class Fischer fifth class.

Athens John Poston L. E. Burroughs Beverly A. A. Wolfe Harry Starr New Straitsville M. M. Kerr H. V. Porter J. D. Dinsmore St. Marys W. Va Doc Clark L. E. Dinsmore Frank Rauch Nelsonville J. B. Swanson Otto Hoisington Pr. Cann Econee Julius Fischer A. Wilson Frank McKay A. T. Lawhead J. A. Wiseman Dal Murphey Dr. Cann

President Set to Address Labor Situation Today

Washington August 8 The President will discuss labor conditions and production and is expected to urge greater uninterrupted output and government action to improve strikes and industrial productivity.

Washington

Vagrant Frank Stewart Gets Thirty Days in Cleveland

In Cleveland, Frank Stewart, a vagrant, signs for a mysterious lodge member and denies it. Judge Silbert sentences him to thirty days, warning him of the next cage.

Cleveland Frank Stewart Silbert Stewart

Probate Court Publishes Schedules of Estate Accounts in Athens County

Filings suspended for publication and exceptions until August 26 1919 at 9 oclock AM list first accounts for Bessie Barker Mazzocco guardian of Inez J Barker May 12 1919 administratrix Sarah Conant estate Waldron Williams May 18 1919 executrix Agnes K Foley estate Emily Helen Fink June 2 1919 administrator J Duncan estate Belle M Duncan June 9 1919 executor B A Headley estate J C Headley June 14 1919 guardian W Mechem John Feccett June 17 1919 administrator Adda F Koons Ezra Koons final account June 24 1919 guardian Joanna Stanley Arch H Stanley final account June 26 1919 administrator Harvey Howard estate James H McManamy July 7 1919 administrator James Smith estate Anna Smith final account July 17 1919 administrator Jacob Wagner John Wagner final Probate Judge 7 25 80 t Ww"}

Athens County Ohio Bessie Barker Mazzocco Inez J. Barker Sarah Conant Waldron Williams Agnes K. Foley Emily Helen Fink J. Duncan Belle M. Duncan B. A. Headley J. C. Headley W. Mechem John Feccett Adda F. Koons Ezra Koons Joanna Stanley Arch H. Stanley Harvey Howard James H. McManamy Desragee James Smith Anna Smith Jacob Wagner John Wagner H. T. Phillips T. Ww

Special Election in Trimble Township School District

A special election is set for August 12, 1919 in Trimble Township School District Athens County Ohio to determine if an additional 2 mill tax levy outside limitations for 1919 will be imposed for school purposes. Clerk R Bougher serves as chief deputy.

Trimble Township Athens County Ohio Va R. Bougher York Township A. Craft Fro R. Bougher Joe, R. Rougher Bern Township W. A. Craft Jar R. Bougher Lee Township A.aft Wred R, Bougher Alexander Township Cap. R. Bougher Lubtirng Fred R. Bougher Happy Hollow Mar. R. Bougher Chauncey Village Ra Oe Rougher Buchtel Village Bere Rapt Yred R. Bougher Glouster Village Bute Nelsonville Auigust Craft A R. Bougher

Notice of York Township District 2 Special Election

A notice from York Township announces a special election for District 2 mills outside of all limitations. Chief Deputy A. Craft and Clerk R. Bougher are listed in the notice.

Township district mulls extra 1919 tax levy for schools

A draft inquiry from the Od1 Township District asks whether an additional tax levy of mills outside of limitations for 1919 may be levied for school purposes. Chief Deputy Joe R. Rougher, Clerk.

Bern Township District Athens County Tax Levy Advised

Bern Township in Athens County Ohio schedules a vote on an aditional tax levy. W A Craft is listed as Chief Deputy and Jar R Bougher as Clerk for the proceeding on Tuesday.

Lee Township District Adopts 1919 Budget Measures

A terse notice from Lee Township District states a 1919 budget or adoo measures will be prepared. Official A AFT Chief Deputy WRED R BOUGHER, Clerk, signs the document.

Alexander Township District Chief Deputy and Clerk Named

Alexander Township District notes A CRAFT named Chief Deputy and Cap R BOUGHER listed as Clerk in official notice.

Local Tax Levy Details for 1919 Special District

The 2 mill levy for Lubtirng Special District 2 mills, outside of all limitations, at the year 1919, shall be made for such W. A. CRAFT Chief Deputy and FRED R. BOUGHER Clerk.

Happy Hollow Special District Formation 1919

W A Craft Chief Deputy and R Bougher Clerk are noted for the 1919 formation of the Happy Hollow Special District for the purpose of establishing a school. The readable fragment confirms official appointment and district focus.

Chauncey Village District Considers New Tax Levy

The Chauncey Village District weighs an additional tax levy for specific purposes. Chief Deputy and Clerk discuss potential applications and fiscal impact.

Notice of Special Selection for Village District Mills

Special selection to levy Buchtel Village District 2 mills outside limitations for the year 1919 is authorized. Bere Rapt named Chief Deputy and ReD R. Bougher listed as Clerk in the notice.

Glouster Village District Meeting Note 1919

Fragmentary notice from Glouster Village District dated August 12 1919, with names A Craft and Fred R. Bougher as chief and clerk, indicating district proceedings or purposes.

Nelsonville Tax Referendum Asked for 2 Mills

Nelsonville City District in August 1919 seeks to determine if an additional two mill tax should be levied for school purposes beyond the existing levy for 1919. Craft is Chief Deputy and R. Bougher the Clerk.

Rail Schedule for Worthbun to Athens and Southbound link

The Valley line lists daily trains from Athens with departures at 3 00 A M No 35 at 11 15 A M and No 37 at 6 15 P M. Arrivals include No 80 at 10 35 A M No 62 at 4 00 P M and No 34 at 7 55 P M. Trains Nos 32 24 south and 33 35 north carry parlor cars between Athens and Columbus.

Ocking Valley Athens Columbus

Lubricant Carbon Remover Promises Motor Help

An old advertisement advises not tweaking the carburetor when a motor loses power or overheats. It promotes Lubricant Carbon Remover for pouring into spark plug wells, claiming cleaner plugs, better power, and more miles per gallon. Prien $1 prepaid. James A. Buchner Bear Lake Michigan.

James A. Buchner Bear Lake, Mich

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