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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1919

Page

3

Spencer Guests Gather in Nelsonville Household

Mr and Mrs Thomas Spencer hosted a Sunday gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Jno Pratt and daughter Margaret Gail Mrs Walter Whitlock and daughter Pauline Mr and Mrs Chas Newman and daughters Mary and Virginia from Athens Miss Anna Spencer of New Straitsville visiting with cousin Miss Edna Spencer Mrs Fred Higgins and three children Rowland Pauline and Malcolm visiting the aunt in New Straitsville Mr and Mrs D F Shafer Mr Joe Eletrobets and Malvern Wilson of Columbus weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Marion Coakley Mr and Mrs Hayes Jones and daughter Dorothy of Columbus visited Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs E E Rosser Dorothy remained as week guest of Miss Louise Kennard Mrs Belle Weymuller and son Glen and Mr and Mrs Blackburn of Columbus visited relatives over Sunday.

Thomas Spencer Jno. Pratt Margaret Gail Walter Whitlock Pauline Chas. Newman Mary Virginia Athens Anna Spencer New Straitsville Edna Spencer Fred Higgins Rowland Malcolm D. F. Shafer Joe Eletrobets Malvern Wilson Columbus Marion Coakley Hayes Jones Dorothy E. E. Rosser Louise Kennard Belle Weymuller Glen Blackburn

Half Interest for Sale in Pool Room and Hot Dog Stand

Classified notice offering a half interest in a pool room and hot dog restaurant at 101 Columbus St in Nelsonville. Auction date or contact details not provided. Other pricing or terms unclear from the fragment.

Columbus St

Phonograph Studio Offers Bargain Closing Out Sale

Sauter's Phonograph Studio in Nelsonville announces a closing out sale with all phonographs priced below cost. Limited stock remains, featuring new models with unique tone and volume, located near the Depot.

Sauter Phonograph Depot Nelsonville

Couple Married at Athens Home in Simple Ceremony

The couple wed Monday afternoon at the bride's sister Mrs A B Wells home in Athens. Rev Bowden of Athens conducted the ceremony in front of the immediate family. They departed for a two weeks eastern trip and will return to make their future home in this city.

A. B. Wells Athens Rev. Bowden

Taken to Columbus Workhouse for Non support of Eight Children

Sheriff Parker took Mac Olliver to Columbus workhouse Monday noon to serve 90 days for failure to support his eight children. Mr and Mrs Bert Young spent Friday and Saturday in Columbus. Miss Kate Newman spent the latter part of the week at Buckeye Lake.

Columbus Parker Mac Olliver Bert Young Kate Newman Buckeye Lake

Birthday Party for Geneva and Amy Jo Figgins

Mrs. Joe Figgins hosted a 3 to 5 pm birthday gathering at her Franklin Street home honoring daughters Geneva and Amy Jo. Guests included Dorothy Jones of Columbus, Marion Rudolph of Chicago, and many local friends with music and games featured in the afternoon.

Joe Figgins Franklin Street Geneva Amy Jo Frank Murphy Ralph Howe Margaret Johnson Iva Murphy Dorothy Jones Columbus Marion Rudolph Chicago Ill Louise Kennard Marie Courtney Onida Smith Frances Meerman Chenill Taggart Frances Gorsuch Nellie Morrison Elizabeth Meechem Audrey Ailes Margaret Vorhes Helen Sharp Lillian Coleman Ruth Price Alice Green Mary Katherine Allen Mary Riley Ruth Murphy Helen Jones Taggart Mary Donley Margaret Scott Mary Elizabeth Kissinger Anna Grace McCoy Mary Lillian Gorsuch Margaret Howe Mary Elizabeth Crammer Pauline Morrison Jamnice Mitchell John Murphy Charles Finsterwald

Miss Orpha Casey Feted At Lake City Social

Miss Orpha Casey of Lake City Iowa was the honored guest at a party hosted by Miss Freda Smith last evening. The event was enjoyed socially and a luncheon was served to the guests including Misses Bess Lutz and Martha Keister.

Orpha Casey Lake City Iowa Freda Smith Bess Lutz Martha Keister

Theatre party and visits end of outing at Majestic

Mary Howe, Esther and Helen Verity, and Mrs. Fred Long attended a Majestic theatre party late in the evening. Miss Nelle Longstaff returned Monday to Middleport after a visit here and was accompanied home by Miss Beth Verity. Mrs. Maud Winehill also returned to Toledo after visiting her mother, Mrs. Jane Kontner.

Mary Howe Esther and Helen Verity Fred Long the Majestic Nelle Longstaff Middleport Beth Verity Maud Winehill Toledo Jane Kontner

Miller Funeral at Hillsboro

The body of Mrs. Nancy Miller was shipped to Hillsboro Colorado for funeral services and burial at her former home town.

Carrier pigeon identity and local road work updates

A carrier pigeon with leg band A J 19 P 5689 was fed at Mrs E E Johnson’s home and may be part of a freed flock from Union Depot. Athens area notes include visits by G A Conn to S E Hedges, a fatal auto crash involving John Turner, and paving plans for the Chauncey Glouster road Converse street and Jacksonville main street.

E. E. Johnson University Union John Turner Logan Kirkersville Athens-Albany Ed Turner Athens Chauncey-Glouster Athens County State Highway Department Converse Street Glouster Jacksonville

Wreck on Blackburn Hill Curve Prompting Widening Plan

A fog bound morning crash at a dangerous curve at the foot of Blackburn Hill near Mechanicsburg left a car tumbling at least three times but caused no injuries. The state highway department will add several feet to the curve inside as work begins soon.

Baird Place Canaanville Blackburn Hill Mechanicsburg State

Public Forum on Trustees Neglect and High Living Costs

A reader blasts Canaan township trustees over neglected roads near James Patterson's property and unanswered complaints. The letter compares road upkeep to broader living cost data from U S Department of Labor and notes rising prices beyond food, urging attention to all commodities. A short postscript from Athens Ohio cites Kapok fiber as a cork substitute for life preservers approved by the British Board of Trade.

Canaan Township James Patterson Messenger Labor Statistics United States Department of Labor Contry United States Athens British Board of Trade

Massachusetts Invents Quick Lock Fire Hose Couplings

A Massachusetts man has invented a quarter turn tight locking coupling for fire hoses. The device enables rapid connection and secure fit, improving incident response.

Massachusetts

Not the Only One Strong Proof for Kidney Pills

Athens resident G H Logan reports sharp pains and kidney trouble relieved by Dean's Kidney Pills. He says one box helped, two boxes cured him, and he continues recommending the remedy. Buffalo firm Foster Milburn Co. advertises 60c bottles at dealers.

Athens G. H. Logan Fern St. Athens Dean Logan Foster-Milburn Co. Mfers Buffalo N. Y

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