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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1921

Page

3

Nelsonville Birthday Party for Miss Emish’s Seventh

A Friday birthday party at Miss Willette Emish’s home celebrated her seventh birthday with games fortunes and prize contests. Refreshments included pink ice cream pink lemonade and nabiscos served at 5 30 pm. Guests listed include Marie Galvin Elmo Higgins Mercedes Keeton Juanita Lines Maxine Hall Gladys Barrows Margaret Brickles Anita Hall Margaret Steele Anna MacGlauthin Ernestine Murray Josephine Emish Roger Emish and Robert Davis.

Willetta Emish Marie Galvin Elmo Higgins Mercedes Keeton Juanita Lines Maxine Hall Gladys Barrows Margaret Brickles Anita Hall Margaret Steele Anna MacGlauthin Ernestine Murray Josephine Emish Roger Emish Robert Davis

Kotsonaros Paulson Wrestling Match Set for Friday Night

The Kotsonaros Paulson match is scheduled next Friday evening at the Nelsonville Opera House. Kotsonaros has spoken with Nelsonville residents at Buckeye Lake and is reported to be in fine condition for the title. Sisson is expected to wrestle the semi final and Young Gotch of Columbus will act as referee.

Kotsonaros-Paulson Nelsonville Opera House Kotsonaros Nelsonville Buckeye Lake Sisson Young Gotch of Columbus

Need More Money For City Water Works Plant

A list of donors is shown as the city seeks 2000 dollars to keep the water works plant operating. Only 844.50 has been raised from contributors including Mike Smith Chas Davis H Harding C E Weltzheimer Spence r Steenrod Gettle Bros C E Scott Charles Pensyl C E Reynolds Malcom Raybould Mr J Ross Don Anders Floyd Syx Clarence Wolfe Mrs Emily Clark Clarence Woodard N L Horton Mrs C L Spen.

City Water Works Mike Smith Chas. Davis H. H. Harding C. E. Weltzheimer Spencer Steenrod Gettle Bros C. E. Scott Charles Pensyl C. E. Reynolds Malcom Raybould Mr. J. Ross Don Anders Floyd Sy

Community figures list in local veterans group

Noted residents and contributors include Cer, C. C. Irvin, John Harper, Henry Sayers, Wm. Huddy, Wm. Standall, Dr. J. M. Hyde, Frank Neikirk, Mrs. Cecil Shafer, D. A. Ferree and the American Legion in a local civic notice.

Cer C. C. Irvin John Harper Henry Sayers Wm. Huddy Wm. Standall J. M. Hyde Frank Neikirk Cecil Shafer D. A. Ferree American Legion

Nelsonville Want Ads Invite Daily Bargains

The Nelsonville urging readers to check the local want ads daily for bargains on houses, autos, and miscellaneous items. The Watch Dog will return tomorrow to hear wants. contact Bartlett's Printery to leave a call.

Nelsonville Bartlett

Doan Funeral for Mrs. R. A. Doan Held at Christian Church

Funeral services for Mrs. R A Doan were held Monday at the Christian church where she served for years. The church was filled beyond capacity as friends and city residents mourned her devoted work. Speakers included Rev L Johnson, Rev Scott Cook, Bert Wilson, Steven J Corey and Alexander Paul all noting her Christian life and service.

Dean Scott Cook Lakewood Christian Church Bert Wilson United Christian Missionary Society St. Louis Steven J. Corey Alexander Paul China

Doan Tribute Retold By Missionaries And Friends

F Henry a returned African missionary and Miss Fred Fillmore recalled Mrs Doan’s two missionary journeys. Miss Fillmore sang "Crossing the Bar" and "Thy Plans Are Best" as the body lay at Greenlawn, surrounded by abundant flowers from mourners paying tribute to a devoted Christian.

F. Henry Africa

OUT OF TOWN PEOPLE AT DOAN FUNERAL

The Woan funeral drew many out of town friends and relatives including Rev. Scott Cook of Cleveland Bert Wilson Steven J. Corey of St Louis Mo Alexander Paul a returned China missionary and A F Hensey a returned Africa missionary and Miss Fred Fillmore of Cincinnati Walter Doan Richmond Ind F C Doan Iowa City Iowa Dr H R Welch Salt Lake City Utah L D Lampman Mr and Mrs G Searns Mr and Mrs Forbes Lampman Dr and Co F Junkerman and Amra and Carl Junkerman Mrs Lelia Law C C Welch and Mrs Alice Mead C H Minton Mrs A B Vorhes C P Barnecut Chas H Frank Mr and Mrs F F Harley C W Thompson Mr and Mrs Robert C McManigal and daughter Mrs C H Dean and Mr and Mrs Dave Evans of Columbus and Mr and Mrs L D Johnson of Logan

Woan Scott Cook Cleveland Bert Wilson Steven J. Corey St. Louis Alexander Paul China A. F. Hensey Africa Fred Fillmore Cincinnati Walter Doan Richmond Ind F. C. Doan Iowa City Iowa H. R. Welch Salt Lake City Utah L. D. Lampman Forbes Lampman Cc. F. Junkerman Amra Carl Lelia Law C. C. Welch Alice Mead C. H. Minton A. B. Vorhes C. P. Barnecut Chas. H. Frank F. F. Harley C. W. Thompson Robert C. McManigal C. H. Dean Dave Evans Columbus L. D. Johnson Logan

Mrs Fanny Shields Visits Parents In Columbus Spends Sunday

Mrs Fanny Shields and her daughter Mary of Columbus spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs William Hick.

Fanny Shields Mary Columbus William Hick

Baby Clinic At Public Health Nurses Office

A baby clinic will be held at the Public Health nurses office offering checkups and immunizations. The event invites families seeking pediatric care and guidance.

Public Health Nurses Office

Weekly baby inspection drive begins tomorrow morning

Tomorrow and every Wednesday from 9 to 11 A M a baby inspection drive will continue for some time. Mothers are urged to bring their babies for inspection and advice.

Mrs Geo Merrit and Daughters Return From Baltimore

Mrs Geo Merrit and her two daughters have returned after a several days stay in Baltimore Maryland.

Geo. Merrit Baltimore, Md

Standard Bearers Entertained By Miss Ruth Powell

Miss Ruth Powell hosts the Standard Bearers at her home Thursday evening at seven o'clock. Dr and Mrs W I Jones of Columbus were weekend guests of Mrs BE Cable and her parents.

Ruth Powell W. I. Jones Columbus BE. J. Cable

Mrs Edwards Returns Home After Visit With Columbus Friends

Mrs Phillip Edwards returned to her Columbus home after visiting Orbiston and Mrs Richard Donley of this city.

Phillip Edwards Columbus Orbiston Richard Donley

Young Boy David Hunter 14 Dies in Columbus Hospital

David Hunter aged 14 died Sunday at a Columbus hospital. The body was brought home to Camthorne where funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Kemper.

David Hunter Columbus Camthorne Rev Kemper

White tomatoes praised by Mr LeFever in garden

Mr B E F LeFever grows white to matoes with fine flavor and less acid than red varieties. Amiel Wittlig of Marietta visited Columbus bound John Scott and wife for dinner Monday.

B. EF. LeFever Amiel Wittlig Marietta Columbus John Scott

Prohibition Hearing Scheduled in Cleveland Heights

State Prohibition Commissioner Parker orders a hearing at Cleveland Heights city hall for tomorrow into charges that police officers sold and drank liquor that had been confiscated.

Columbus Parker Cleveland Heights City Hall

Calf theft case sparks hunger plea as youths face charges

Constable Mariner encounters a case in Canaanville where Daniel and Darnell boys, with John Colley, are charged with killing a cow and stealing its carcass for food. The family is impoverished with five young children and no steady work. The accused admit guilt, claiming starvation. An afternoon hearing before Justice Helwig follows an affidavit by the calf owner. Separately, Harding signs the Sweet bill reorganizing Soldier relief facilities into a veterans bureau with Charles Forbes named director.

Constable Mariner Canaanville Daniel Boys John Colley Ed Poston Darnell Boys Ohio Pen Darnell Brothers Colley Washington Harding Dawes Veterans’ Service Bureau Soldier Relief War Risk Bureau Federal Board of Vocational Training The Public Health Service Charles R. Forbes Veterans’ Bureau

Farmer Patton gored to death by bull in Ohio

John T. Patton, 70, a farmer of Lersburg Ohio, was fatally gored by a bull Saturday on his farm as he started for his noon meal. The incident was reported today.

Lersburg, O John T. Patton Patton

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Restores Family Provider

A desperate husband and father credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with restoring his health after five years of stomach and liver trouble. He notes his cousin in Columbus suggested the remedy, and reports improved well being after trying it. The ad claims the preparation removes mucus from the intestinal tract and can help with appendicitis, promising a money back guarantee. Sold by McKee Drug Co in Athens and Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville plus other druggists.

Columbus Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Tide dynamics and heredity claim in old study

A tide is defined as a moon driven ocean wave rising to a height then falling. Researchers note that statistics on heredity suggest older fathers produce more brainy offspring.

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